South End Landmark District Commission
The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1 646 828 7666 US and entering meeting id #1652509641. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- RATIFICATION OF 7/7/26 MEETING MINUTES
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VIOLATIONS
APP # 27.0051 SE 552 COLUMBUS AVENUE
Applicant: Walid Samaha
Proposed Work: Install mechanical unit at front and encase with wooden box to match existing storefront (#VIO.26.1065).
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 27.0051 SE 56 RUTLAND SQUARE
Applicant: Guy Grassi
Proposed Work: Replace existing fence at front garden with new.
APP # 26.1070 SE 10 BRADFORD STREET
Applicant: Angela Robinson
Proposed Work: Replacement of four windows at front with four fiberglass windows.
APP # 27.0011 SE 10 BRADFORD STREET
Applicant: Angela Robinson
Proposed Work: Replacement of exterior entry door and transom window.
APP # 27.0025 SE 21 GREENWICH PARK
Applicant: Fernanda Barriera
Proposed Work: Replace five, non-original, curved sash windows with straight sash windows. See Additional Items under Administrative Review.
APP # 27.0033 SE 1723 WASHINGTON STREET
Applicant: Zach Millay
Proposed Work: At vertical addition, install three new windows on the right elevation of the existing building.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 26.0970 SE 105 APPLETON STREET: Remove existing EPDM rubber roof and install new with copper edge flashing on street side.
APP # 26.1134 SE 74 CHANDLER STREET: At rear, on Lawrence Street, detach, re-grade, and reinstall same brick pavers.
APP # 27.0023 SE 517 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Chip hollow cement off front facade and refinish in kind, paint to match existing, replace rotted wood trims as needed in kind, repoint as needed.
APP # 27.0009 SE 435 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Paint window and door trim black, repaint lights to black.
APP # 27.0047 SE 558 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Repair and repaint front steps to match existing.
APP # 26.1113 SE 22 CONCORD SQUARE: Repair existing areas of localized wood rot at soffits and dentil blocks. Damaged material will be repaired or replaced in kind to match the existing materials, profiles, and details. Approximately 10 linear feet of soffit repairs are anticipated. Repaired areas will be primed and painted to match the existing finish. No changes to the existing design, dimensions, appearance, or architectural details are proposed. Two small damaged areas at the front concrete steps will also be patched and repaired to match existing conditions and painted as required.
APP # 27.0025 SE 21 GREENWICH PARK: Replace two, non-original straight sash windows with two, two-over-two, aluminum clad windows.
APP # 26.0991 SE 87 PEMBROKE STREET: At front, replace all non-original windows with black 2/2 aluminum clad windows, install mahogany brick mold and painting it to match windows – profiling of molding will be in kind to match with historic dimensions, install new egress window well with ladder at front
APP # 27.0048 SE 32 RUTLAND STREET: At the Façade: cut 3/4" into the joints of the brick and repoint. Refinish lintels and sills and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint.
APP # 27.0049 SE 773 TREMONT STREET: At front, replace three non-original windows with 2/2 aluminum clad windows.
APP # 27.0041 SE 11H UNION PARK: At front, replace 3 non-original windows with black 2/2 aluminum clad windows.
APP # 26.1122 SE 26 UNION PARK: Restore existing curved sash wood windows and repaint in existing black color.
APP # 27.0021 SE 19 UPTON STREET: At front stairs: chip the hollow cement 100% and refinish. Prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint, HC69.
APP # 27.0042 SE 85 WALTHAM STREET: Replacing one front-facing non-historically accurate 1 over 1 white vinyl window with white metal trim with a Pella Reserve wood/aluminum clad double hung window. Also replacing 6 front-facing, non-historic double pane casement windows. The new windows will be Pella Lifestyle wood/aluminum clad casement windows. The exterior of the window will have a black baked-on, powder-coated finish. The windows will have no grilles to match the existing windows as well as the other casement windows along the mansard level of the other buildings on the street. The exterior trim will be replaced with new painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.
APP # 27.0028 SE 91 WALTHAM STREET: Replacing one, front-facing non-historically accurate 6 over 6 double hung window with a wood/aluminum clad double hung two-over-two window. Also replacing 6 front-facing, vinyl clad casement windows with wood/aluminum clad casement windows.The windows will have no grilles to match the existing windows as well as the other casement windows along the mansard level of the other buildings on the street. The exterior trim for all will be replaced with new painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.
APP # 27.0017 SE 55-57 WARREN AVENUE: At roof, replace a portion of shingles in kind.
APP # 27.0045 SE 1151-1525 WASHINGTON STREET: Replace the color and lettering of awnings – retaining size, material, projection, and dimension to the existing awnings.
APP # 27.0030 SE 79 WEST BROOKLINE STREET, 328-330 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Repaint stone window sills and stone lintels to approved brownstone color, at 328-330 Shawmut, paint stone entrance door surround to match existing brownstone.
APP # 27.0031 SE 190 WEST CANTON STREET: Emergency repair – due to falling bricks and water leaks. Repoint front facade with type O or high lime/soft mortar mix. Remove 12 rows of bricks, on top of round section under gutter, and reset or replace with new bricks to match original profile including decorative detail. Restore brownstone sills and lintels on front facade to match original profile. Product used is Mimic with brownstone coloring. Prime and paint brownstone sills and lintels, front steps and garden wall with Benjamin Moore HC69. Remove the front mansard tiles, gutters, fascia, soffit and trim around the front dormer window. Repair or replace any damaged or rotten wood. Install ice and water membrane over the apron and mansard decking. Install new soffit, fascia on the gutter line. Install new custom copper gutter. Install a copper apron above gutter and in the bay window. Install new slate in kind with copper nails. Install new wooden trim and sills around all front windows.
APP # 27.0036 SE 78 WEST CONCORD STREET: Replace 2 curved sash wood windows with new – matching previously existing, replace existing straight sash wood windows in kind.
APP # 26.1140 SE 139 WEST CONCORD STREET: Emergency repair – maintenance work to existing balcony fire escape system.
APP # 26.1148 SE 201 WEST NEWTON STREET: Scrape & paint the front and rear fire escapes at 201 W Newton St. Back of building egresses will have bolts replaced w/ new steel bolts at bracket supports only, cement will be cleaned from bracket supports & reapplied, 1 new bracket will be installed at 1 egress, & certificate will be filed at ISD.
APP # 27.0040 SE 13 WORCESTER SQUARE: Repair the dents/pock marks/seams/caulk of existing doors and apply a fresh coat of dark color green paint.
APP # 26.1125 SE 29 WORCESTER SQUARE: Chip out all mortar joints on brownstone front steps and repoint in kind; Restore brownstone garden wall at front facade using Mimic with brownstone coloring. Prime and paint front steps and garden with historical color Benjamin Moore, HC69.
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