Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Case: BOA-1563599 Address: 9 Geneva Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA-1649869 Address: 1020-1022 Bennington Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA-1590922 Address: 131 Devon Street Ward 14 Applicant: Mayely DeLopez

Case: BOA- 1211031 Address: 134 Terrace Street Ward 10 Applicant: Kirby Liu

Case: BOA- 1589704 Address: 117 Addison Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA- 1460666 Address: 61 Brooks Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq

Case: BOA- 1193863 Address: 683 Columbia Road Ward 7 Applicant: Hassan Nawaz

Case: BOA- 1855587 Address: 34-36 Cohasset Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Michael Carlon Article(s) Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose : Extend the existing deck out 6 feet x13 long. Change deck boards on existing deck no structural changes. Move a door where a window is currently and put the window where the door is they are side by side. Patch in siding around door and window

Case: BOA-1825484 Address: 18 Hayes Road Ward: 20 Applicant: Adrian Majewski Article(s) Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose : This is for the addition of three dormers in an existing non habitable attic creating space for 3 bedrooms and a bath accessed by a new stairway. An existing first floor sunporch will also be converted into habitable space. ZBA approval will be required.

Case: BOA- 1829505 Address: 257 Cornell Street Ward: 20 Applicant: Victor Valenzulea Article(s) Art. 67 Sec. 09 Side Yard Insufficient Purpose : Addition to the rear of the structure. Adding two bedrooms in the second floor unit on top of the existing first floor bedrooms addition.

Case: BOA-1827848 Address: 615-619 Centre Street Ward: 19 Applicant: Jose Hernandez Lara Article(s) Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions Purpose : Remove proviso granted to that petitioner only for coffee shop/bakery. BZC15528

Case: BOA- 1857490 Address: 24 Rosecliff Street Ward: 18 Applicant: Phil Weltman Article(s) Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Purpose : Extension of living space into the attic. small dormer on the roof so that we can finish the third floor and turn it into a master suite.

Case: BOA- 1783948 Address: 1117-1125 Blue Hill Avenue Ward: 14 Applicant: Wandaly Ortiz Guerrero Article(s) Article 6 Section 4 Other Cond Necc as Protection Requesting the removal of a proviso from the previous petitioner in order for a new proviso to be granted to the new petitioner Purpose : Grant proviso to new petitioner see attached NO WORK TO BE DONE

Case: BOA-1860757 Address: 1200 Soldiers Field Road Ward 22 Applicant: Thunderdome LLC Article Article 51, Section 16 Use RegulationsResidential uses on first floor: Conditional Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional Regulations FAR. Max. allowed: 1 Proposed: 3.7 Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Max. building height allowed" 35' Proposed: 79' 10" Article 51 Section 17Dimensional Regulations Min. rear yard required: 20' Proposed: 6.5' Art. 29 Sec. 04 Greenbelt Protection Overlay District Applicability Purpose: Raze existing two story commercial structure (under SF# ) at this premises and revitalize it with a new six story multifamily residential building of approximately 67,000 gross square feet, with 58 dwelling units, 37 off street vehicular parking spaces, resident and guest bicycle parking, and a roof deck.

Case: BOA-1836965 Address: 25A Alabama Street Ward 18 Applicant: Dexter Coy Article(s): Article 60 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Applicant will need to seek relief for Exceeding the allowable Building Lot Coverage .Article 60, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Applicant will need to seek relief for Exceeding the allowable Permeable Lot Area. Purpose: Erect a new 2 residential units with parking and decks. As per plans. 

Case: BOA-1837747 Address: 98 Mount Hope Street Ward 18 Applicant: Eileen Rosa Article(s): Art. 29 Sec. 04 Greenbelt Protection Overlay You need relief from the BOA for the said violations District Applicability Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories)You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Lot Width InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area InsufficientYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Purpose: Erect new construction of two family dwelling per plans, application in combination with ALT1827842

Case: BOA- 1851272 Address: 1519-1521 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: J. Charles Lauture Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Purpose: Remodel duplex unit # 1 to extend living space into the attic to include two (2) dormers, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms. Build addition above rear 1st floor level, bedroom, (2) baths, interior/exterior stairs

Case: BOA-1870785 Address: 1702 Hyde Park Avenue Ward 18 Applicant: John Pulgini Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 8 Use: Forbidden You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Purpose: Construct a new 7 story mixed use building, consisting of 68 residential homeownership units and approximately 2,500 square feet of retail use. 34 Parking spaces will be provided in a garage internal to the building. Total GFA is approx. 74,754 square feet. Art. 80 Large Project Review.

Case: BOA-1879797 Address: 12 Pinedale Road Ward 18 Applicant: Four Trades Development, LLC Article(s): Article 67, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 67, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 67, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 67, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 67 Section 8 ROS Neighborhood Use Regulations Applicable in Residential Subdistricts Article 67, Section 32 Off Street Parking Purpose: Erect a building for six residential units and six parking spaces on a vacant lot.

Case: BOA- 1873760 Address: 157 Granite Avenue Ward 16 Applicant: Denis Keohane Article(s): Art. 25 Sec. 5 Project subject to CFROD Art. 65 Sec. 65-41 Off-Street parking insufficient Min. parking spaces required: 24x1.5= 36 Proposed: 25 Art. 65 Sec. 08 Forbidden Multifamily use. Art. 65 Sec. 41 Off-St. Loading Req'mnts 1 loading bay required. Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Max. allowed: 0.5 Proposed: 1.45 Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Max. allowed: 2.5 Proposed: 5 Article 65, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Max. allowed: 35' Proposed: 55' Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Min. required: 40' Proposed: 5.1' Purpose: Project will consist of ground up build for 24 condominium units consisting of 1, 2 and (1) 3 bedroom units. Proposing 25 parking spaces. Project will be 5 stories and will also address upgrades to intersection lighting, and landscape.

Case: BOA-1886824 Address: 372 Neponset Avenue Ward 16 Applicant: Eric Robinson Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions Removal of BOA#431628 Exisiting Land Proviso order of record Art. 09 Sec. 02 Nonconforming Use Change Change in the nonconforming lawful use of land presently utilized for Ancillary Parking into a nonconforming USE -Conditional (See companion Alt 1811420) Art.65 Sec.15 Use: Conditional Residential use -Conditional Article 65 Section 16 Dimensional Regulations Max allowed building height exceeded -40' max Article 65 Section 16 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. -2.0 max Article 65 Section 16 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient side yard setback abutting a residential subdistrict -10' required Article 65, Section 41 Off-Street Parking Regulations Insufficient parking for residential use Purpose: Clarification on scope of work modified 7.20.2026: Erect a new 5 FOUR story, multifamily building with 14 TEN residential units and 14 parking spaces. The project includes 2 inclusionary zoning units making up 17% 20 percent of the residential square footage on lot previously used as ancillary parking (U49418111) for restaurant use located at 367 Neponset Avenue, per BOA431633. Companion application to discontinue ancillary parking use filed as ALT1811420.Note: "This lot previously used as ancillary parking (U49418111) for restaurant use located at 367 Neponset Avenue, per BOA431633. Companion application to discontinue ancillary parking use filed as ALT1811420." 1.13.26 update per applicant)

Case: BOA-1886827 Address: 367-371 Neponset Avenue Ward 16 Applicant: Eric Robinson Article(s): Art. 06 Sec. 04 Other Protectional Conditions Removal of BOA#431628 Existing Land Proviso order of record >25% Article 65 Section 41 Off-Street Parking and Loading Restaurant's required parking removed on companion ERT application filed Purpose: Discontinue ancillary parking at 372 Neponset Avenue (approved per BOA431633) required for the Restaurant use located on this parcel (i.e., 367 Neponset Avenue), resulting in a violation for insufficient off street parking for the restaurant use. Previously approved ancillary parking to be discontinued shown on accompanying parking site plan. (Application filed in conjunction with ERT1792419)

Case: BOA- 1879206 Address: 24 Mount Everett Street Ward 15 Applicant: John Pulgini Article(s): Article 65_Section 41 DOR Neighborhood Off Street Insufficient parking Parking and Loading Article 65_Section 41 DOR Neighborhood Off Street Insufficient loading Parking and Loading Article 65, Section 8 Use Regulations Proposed MFR use Forbidden Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Use and dimensional extensions >25% Forbidden Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s Max allowed # of stories thas been exceeded 2.5 story max Art. 65 Sec. 9Residential Dimensional Reg.s Max allowed f.a.r. has been exceeded .5 max (7,375sf allowed) Art. 65 Sec. 9 Residential Dimensional Reg.s Insufficient rear yard setback 30' min req. Art. 65 Sec. 41Off street parking requirements 5) Design and clear independent manuevering areas (Stacker parking) Purpose: Renovation and addition to an existing three (3) story, six (6) dwelling unit building. Proposed renovation and three (3) story addition will create ten (10) new units, for a total of sixteen (16) units.Clarification: Construct addition for the proposed change of Use and Occupancy of the existing structure from a 6 unit to a 16 unit dwelling per stamped plans provided. **7.6.2026 Modified plan provided w/ elevator for an updated review

Case: BOA- 1770910 Address: 655 Morton Street Ward 14 Applicant: Jianghe Niu Article(s): Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use Article 60 Section 3GM Neighborhood Use Regulations FORBIDDEN Applicable in Residential Subdistricts Article 60 Section 32GM Neighborhood Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements Purpose: Change Occupancy from 3 family house to a (4) family house. Scope of work to include, Remodel exist basement space into and creation of (2) addition bedrooms, full bath and kitchen. Construct (2) window wells for egress. Fire Protection, Plumbing and Electrical included. 

Case: BOA-1883597 Address: 85 Parker Hill Avenue Ward 10 Applicant: John Pulgini Article(s): Art. 59, Section 24 Use: ForbiddenMFR Use is Forbidden in the New England Baptist Hospital Institutional Subdistrict.Art. 59, Section 37 Off Street Parking Insufficient Purpose: Change occupancy of existing structure, fully renovate to accommodate 103 rental units. Additions within the existing courtyard to help accommodate new apartments. New vestibule and primary entrance on Parker Hill Ave. Include open space, roof deck, amenities, and 11 parking spaces. Art. 80E Project

Case: BOA-1865016 Address: 1511-1525 Washington Street Ward 9 Applicant: Marc LaCasse Article(s): Article 64, Section 18 Use: ConditionalKindergarten and Elementary School are Conditional in a NDA Sub district. Purpose: Change occupancy to include kindergarten and elementary school.

Case: BOA- 1862710 Address: 196 Maverick Street Ward 1 Applicant: Michael Stuchins Article(s): Art. 53 Sec.25 Roof Structure RestrictionsNew story changed the profile.Article 53 Section 5.3 EB Neighborhood Residential Front yard is insufficient Dimensional Regulations Article 53 Section 5.3 EB Neighborhood Residential Side yard is insufficient Dimensional Regulations Article 53 Section 28 Table L EB Neighborhood Off Street Off street parking is insufficient. One space is required Parking Regulations per dwelling unit. Art. 32 Sec. 04 GCOD Applicability Purpose: Change of occupancy from a 3 unit to a 7 unit residential building, by way of interior renovations, including a rear addition and vertical expansion (new 4th story), the building will be fully sprinkled at 196 Maverick St, East Boston, MA, 02128.

Case: BOA- 1860539 Address: 795 Saratoga Street Ward 1 Applicant: Richard Crespo Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 53 Section 25 EB Neighborhood Roof Structure You need relief from the BOA for the said violations restrictions Purpose: Renovation of 3 residential units including a rear addition and dormers, as of right. Reference: SF1825689

Case: BOA-1776392 Address: 248-250 Everett Street Ward 1 Applicant: Marc LaCasse Article(s): Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 53 Section 25 EB Neighborhood Roof Structure You need relief from the BOA for the said violations restrictions Article 53, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 53, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 53, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 53 Section 5.1 EB Neighborhood Residential Use You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Regulations Purpose: Change occupancy from single family to 4 unit multifamily; add 4th floor and deck/terrace; parking for one vehicle in rear yard; install groundwater recharge system; gut renovation of entire structure.

Case: BOA-1830082 Address: 21 Cotuit Street Ward 20 Applicant: Ermal Taraj Article(s): Article 56, Section 8.2 Lot Frontage You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56. Section 8 Side Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 56, Section 8 Lot Width Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Purpose: This will be a new single family house and will not include any installation or modification of ESS nor will require an automated parking system or lift.

Case: BOA-1787126 Address: 86 Walworth Street Ward 20 Applicant: Rostoum Azar Article(s): Article 67, Section 32 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking Article 67, Section 8 Use Regulations MFR use is Forbidden in a two-family subdistrict Article 67, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. Article 67, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations # of allowed stories has been exceeded Article 67, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient usable open space per dwelling unit Purpose: Proposed addition and change of use from existing 2.5 story two family residence to 6 unit multifamily with 8 parking spaces, as per plan. *Existing garage to be razed on a separately reviewed and issued SF demolition permit.

Case: BOA- 1835904 Address: 105 Pleasantview Street Ward 18 Applicant: Maxwelll Victor Article(s): Article 69, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient You need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio ExcessiveYou need relief from the BOA for the said violations Article 69, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Purpose: Convert existing one family, single story dwelling into a two family residence by adding one additional story above the existing structure, including all associated structural framing, utilities, and interior layout modifications required for the new dwelling unit.

Case: BOA-1810051 Address: 1 Hopkins Place Ward 18 Applicant: Roger Harris Article(s): Article 60, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Applicant will need to seek relief for the use of a multi family (6 units) in a R1 zone. Article 60 Section 32.4 GM Neighborhood Off Street Applicant will need to seek relief for the location for the proposed Off Street Parking and Loading Location Parking & Loading Requirements. Purpose: New construction of a multi-family residential building, new 6 family dwelling Parcel ID#1800349020

Case: BOA-1810052 Address: 2 Hopkins Place Ward 18 Applicant: Justin Harris & Teyana Curran Article(s): Article 60, Section 19 Use: Forbidden Applicant will need to seek relief for the use of a detached Three family in a R1 Zone. Article 60, Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Applicant will need to seek relief for minimum Building Lot Coverage. Art. 60 Sec. 09 Rear yard insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setback. Article 60 Section 32.4 GM Neighborhood Off Street Applicant will need to seek relief for the location Off Street Parking. Parking and Loading Purpose: New construction of new multifamily residential building, new three family dwelling. Parcel ID# 180034800

Case: BOA- 1782691 Address: 121R River Street Ward 17 Applicant: Lashanta Sales Article(s): Article 65, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot Area. Article 65, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) Article 65, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side Yard setback. Article 65, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setback. Article 65, Section 9.2 Dim Regs: Location of Main Applicant will need to seek relief for location of Main Entrance that Entrance faces Idaho ST. Article 65, Section 42.13 Two or More Dwellings on Applicant will need to seek relief for TWO Dwellings Same Lot on the same lot. Purpose: Change occupancy from Stable to 2 Story Detached ADU (Additional Dwell Unit) with approximately to 970 sq. ft

Case: BOA-1801106 Address: 213-221 Bowdoin Street Ward 15 Applicant: Albellys Manon Article(s): Article 65 Section 16 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. Article 65 Section 16 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient usable open space per dwelling unit Article 65 Section 41Off-Street Parking and Loading Insufficient parking Article 65, Section 39 Screening & Buffering Req Purpose: SECOND FLOOR ADDITION IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, TO ADD 7 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 5 TWO BEDROOM AND 2 ONE BEDROOM*BPDA ZONING VIEWER nonoperational 10.22.25, 10.23.25 

Case: BOA- 1825854 Address: 57 Mount Vernon Street Ward 7 Article(s): Article 65, Section 42.7 Side Yd of Certain Narrow Lots No Side Yard in which there is a driveway providing access to off street parking or off street loading facilities required by this Article shall be less than ten (10) feet wide Purpose: remove sidewalk & granite curb currently blocking driveway, grade, install matching cornerstones & pour new concrete driveway entrance

Case: BOA-1749425 Address: 425 East Third Street Ward 6Applicant: Douglas Stefanov Article(s) Article 68, Section 34.6 Side Yd of Certain Narrow Lots Applicant will need to seek relief for side yard setback for a narrow lot.Article 68, Section 8 Lot Area Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient Lot Area.Article 68, Section 8 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient additional lot area per dwelling unit.Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient rear yard setback. Article 68, Section 8 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for excessive floor area ratio (F.A.R) Article 68, Section 8 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Applicant will need to seek relief for excessive building height. Article 68, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient usable open space. Article 68, Section 8 Front Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for insufficient front yard setback. Art. 68 Sec. 33 Off Street parking Req. Applicant will need to seek relief for Off Street Parking Design & Maneuverability.Art. 68 Sec. 33Off Street parking Req. Applicant will need to seek relief for Off Street Parking Design & Maneuverability. Purpose: Erect a new 4 story, 2-family residential building over an existing area.

Case: BOA-1833292 Address: 336 E Street Ward 6 Applicant: Joseph L. Doering & Tyler Case Article(s): Article 68, Section 8 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 68, Section 8 Rear Yard Insufficient Purpose: Deck repair: Remove rotten deck and erect a new deck.