Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 907 7017. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Violations Committee - 4:30pm
VIO.26.1074 251 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Violation: Unapproved alteration to rooftop balustrade.
VIO.26.1079 274 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Violation: Unapproved masonry work at front garden end entry.
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Design Review - 5:00pm
Ratification of 6-10-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
APP # 26.1089 BB 169 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At roof replace existing rubber membrane roofing, remove existing headhouse and erect a penthouse, and install a roof deck.
APP # 26.1005 BB 273 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof rebuild existing roof decks and install code compliant railings.
APP # 26.1098 BB 199 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof remove three and rebuild three decks, relocate two HVAC condensers, and replace roofing, flashing and gutters in-kind.
APP # 26.1092 BB 126 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front facade repair and replace in-kind slate roofing in mansard as needed, install new 1-over-1 window in center of mansard bay to match existing adjacent windows, repair and replace painted wood trim at mansard bay, and replicate missing elements; and at rear elevation repair and replace in-kind slate roofing in mansard as needed, and install new black metal railing, approximately 10” in height, on top of the existing parapet. Top of railing to be 42” above existing deck surface.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.1059 BB 118 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind.
APP # 26.1110 BB 226 BEACON STREET: At rear garage replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.1060 BB 255 BEACON STREET: Replace thirteen non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1087 BB 348 BEACON STREET: Replace ten non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1084 BB 478 BEACON STREET: Replace three one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.1096 BB 501 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install wall sign and blade sign.
APP # 26.0851 BB 777 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade install roll away menu board at existing dining patio.
APP # 26.110 BB 40 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind and remove skylight at machine room, replace asphalt shingles at rear Mansard roof with natural slate and replace existing roof deck in-kind; at rear elevation replace deteriorated trim in-kind and repaint trim and windows, remove air-conditioning units and piping, repair fire escapes, and repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.1068 BB 63 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At third-story replace seven non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP #26.1077 BB 124 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Repair rear garden walls.
APP # 26.1045 BB 177 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Repoint masonry, repair terra cotta, replace missing terra cotta mullion, repaint trim and caulk windows.
APP # 26.1066 BB 233 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At second-story replace four non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1095 BB 284 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace 71 non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows, and replace three wood doors in-kind.
APP # 26.1091 BB 29 FAIRFIELD: Replace three one-over-one windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1083 BB 11 HEREFORD STREET: At rear elevation replace three non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows, and replace a non-historic metal door with a single-light wood door.
APP # 26.1078 BB 137 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At seventh-floor replace non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1034 BB 140 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace rear wooden fence in-kind.
APP # 26.0845 BB 432 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace three non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.1085 BB 441 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace five non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows, and at rear elevation replace a non-historic wood door in-kind.
APP # 26.1015 BB 449 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace rubber membrane roofing and existing roof deck in-kind.
APP # 26.1035 BB 15 NEWBURY STREET: Repair slate roof, repair snow guards and reattach downspout.
APP # 26.1013 BB 168 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign and repaint storefront.
APP # 26.1114 BB 223 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace fabric at three existing awnings.
APP # 26.1052 BB 326 NEWBURY STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind.
APP # 26.1082 BB 326 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign and blade sign.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:30pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:06/24/2026 - 11:22PM
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