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South End Landmark District Commission

The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on September 1, 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 #165 735 4455. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. RATIFICATION OF 8/4/26 MEETING MINUTES
  2. VIOLATIONS

    APP # 27.0136 SE 160 WEST NEWTON STREET

    Applicant: Mark Furbush

    Proposed Work:  Unapproved rail installed at stoop. #VIO.26.1083

     

    APP # 26.0039 SE 170 WEST CANTON STREET

    Applicant: Zach Millay

    Proposed Work: Remove all existing windows at the front elevations and install new historically accurate two over two double hung windows with SDL and traditional profiles. #VIO.26.1064

     

  3. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 27.0051 SE 56 RUTLAND SQUARE

    Applicant: Guy Grassi

    Proposed Work: Replace existing fence at front garden with new. 

     

    APP # 27.0011 SE 10 BRADFORD STREET

    Applicant: Angela Robinson

    Proposed Work: Replacement of exterior entry door. (Continued from 8/4/2026 hearing). 

     

    APP # 27.0113 SE 676 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Theano Kapur

    Proposed Work: Remove existing roof deck and install new. 

     

    APP # 27.0135 SE 99 PEMBROKE STREET

    Applicant: Timothy Burke

    Proposed Work: Install roof deck and roof hatch. 

     

    APP # 27.0126 SE 528 TREMONT STREET

    Applicant: Frank Knippenberg

    Proposed Work: Modify existing storefront entry, install lighting at front, install signage at front facade, and install blade sign. 

     

    APP # 27.0110 SE 403 SHAWMUT AVENUE

    Applicant:  Vanessa Calderon-Rosado

    Proposed Work: Demolish existing six story building at 

    403 Shawmut and construct a new six story building. 

     

  4. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 27.0069 SE 71 APPLETON STREET: Replace two, non-original 

    one-over-one windows with two, two-over-two windows with 7/8" muntins. 

    APP # 27.0117 SE 3 APPLETON STREET: Replace existing non-original 

    windows with new aluminum clad windows – matching existing configuration and muted color. 

    APP # 27.0143 SE 437 COLUMBUS AVENUE Existing bricked in masonry 

    opening for a door to be opened, new window and sill to 

    be installed. 

    APP # 27.0116 SE 509 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Replace in kind failing wood 

    facade at the garden and first floor levels. All work will 

    seek to replicate as closely as possible the existing design.

    APP # 27.0114 SE 553 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Repair front steps and 

    sidewalls in kind. Prime and paint using Benjamin Moore HC69.

    APP # 27.0059 SE 557 COLUMBUS AVENUE:  At front - Refinish the 

    entryway limestone in kind. At side - Cut 3/4" into the 

    joints of the bricks and repoint. Refinish lintels and sills in kind. 

    APP # 27.0119 SE 118 CHANDLER STREET: Replace two, non-original 

    windows at front with two, two-over-two aluminum clad windows. At rear replace two, non-original windows with two, two-over-two aluminum clad windows. At rear replace one, narrow, one-over-one window with a narrow one-over-one window. 

    APP # 27.0120 SE 68 CHANDLER STREET: At front replace, 2 non 

    original windows with 2/2 black aluminum clad windows, replace 4 non original windows with 1/1 black aluminum clad windows. At rear, replace 1/1 non original window with 2/2 black aluminum clad window. 

    APP # 27.0070 SE 60-62 CLARENDON STREET: Repair deteriorated front 

    stairs, repaint with HC-69. Repoint all brick on both sides of entry steps and replace brick as needed to match existing. 

    APP # 27.0087 SE 28 DWIGHT STREET: Replace three front-facing 

    non-historically accurate 1 over 1 aluminum double hung windows with Pella Reserve wood/aluminum clad double hung windows. The exterior of the window will have an Auburn Brown baked-on, powder-coated finish. The new window will have a 2 over 2 grille pattern. The grilles will be Pella's historically accurate ILT grille that is 7/8'' wide with a putty trapezoid profile. The exterior trim will be replaced with new painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.  These windows will match the parlor level unit windows which Pella replaced with the same windows a few years ago.

    APP # 27.0146 SE 15 DARTMOUTH PLACE: At mansard level, replace three 

    wood windows with three wood windows to be matched in kind. 

    APP # 27.0080 SE 23 DARTMOUTH STREET: Repair chimneys in kind, 

    repair deteriorated fascia and eaves in kind, remove existing asphalt shingles and install composite slate — which matches the color and texture to slate, install new copper drop edge and flashing, repair dormers in kind. 

    APP # 27.0108 SE 25 DARTMOUTH STREET: At the front stairs: chip the 

    hollow cement off 100% and refinish.  Prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint to match the existing. Existing design and profiles to be retained. 

    APP # 27.0134 SE 81 DARTMOUTH STREET: At front replace, 2 non 

    original windows with 2/2 black aluminum clad windows, replace 2 non original windows with 1/1 black aluminum clad windows. 

    APP # 27.0138 SE 98 EAST BROOKLINE STREET: 100% cut and point of 

    all mortar joints, replace one lintel stone and two stone sills, repair two other stones, replacing broken bricks to match existing, paint stones to match existing. 

    APP # 27.0058 SE 54 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Repoint entire front 

    facade to match existing. 

    APP # 27.0137 SE 595 HARRISON AVENUE: Replace existing front entry 

    wood doors with new – matching panel configuration and material, install mechanical under accessibility ramp minimally visible from public way. 

    APP # 27.0081 SE 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rebuild the existing 

    chimney from the roofline to its original height using new cored clay brick and mortar matched as closely as possible to the existing masonry. Install a new cement crown/wash, new lead flashing, and installation of a 13" x 37" x 12" stainless-steel chimney cap. Any attachment holes will be filled and repaired. To repair/retain existing chimney pot or replace in kind. 

    APP # 27.0128 SE 532 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Rebuild the rear oriel 

    in kind, replace existing straight sash wood windows with new wood windows to match existing configuration. 

    APP # 27.0122 SE 604 TREMONT STREET: Replace

    APP # 27.0121 SE 607 TREMONT STREET: Replace four, non-original 

    windows with four, two-over-two, black, aluminum clad windows. Replace two, narrow one-over-one windows with two, narrow one-over-one windows. 

    APP # 27.0106 SE 35 WORCESTER STREET: At Front Stairs - Chip the 

    hollow cement 100% and rebuild to match the existing.  Main Door Surround - chip the hollow cement and refinish as needed. Prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint to match the existing.

    APP # 27.0130 SE 80 WORCESTER STREET: At front replace three, 

    non-origional two-over-two windows with three, 

    two-over-two aluminum clad windows. Also at front, 

    replace two, one-over-one windows with two, 

    two-over-two aluminum clad windows. 

    APP # 27.0127 SE 123 WEST CONCORD STREET: At front, replace 12 

    non-original windows with black, aluminum clad, 

    two-over-two windows. 

    APP # 27.0107 SE 208 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Repair front steps in 

    kind, cut and repoint masonry at both sides of the stairs. 

     

  5. STAFF UPDATES
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