South End Landmark District Commission

APP # 26.0270 SE                                       7 WELLINGTON STREET

Applicant: Marc LaCasse

Proposed Work: VIO.25.956. Restoration of exterior front stairway to parlor level; installation of new front doors; replacement of non-original windows with new windows; new roof deck.

APP # 26.0108 SE                                      22 UNION PARK 

Applicant: Juan Moliere 

Proposed Work: Install new PVC air intake pipe for boiler at the front garden (Continued from 9/2/25 hearing).

APP # 26.0276  SE                                   86 PEMBROKE STREET

Applicant: Mark Van Brocklin

Proposed Work: Install decorative sconces at the entryway pilasters. See additional items under administrative review. 

APP # 26.0234 SE                                 40 WEST NEWTON STREET

Applicant: Brian O’Donoghue

Proposed Work: Install new roof deck. 

APP # 26.0190 SE                                           85 CHANDLER STREET

Applicant: Michelle Hediger

Proposed Work: Remove existing rear decks and install new; install new roof deck Withdrawn by staff. Remove and replace front yard fence. See additional items under administrative review. 

APP # 26.0258 SE 58 CHANDLER STREET 

Withdrawn by Staff

Applicant: Zachary Millay 

Proposed Work: At rear, enlargement of the existing masonry window opening at the second level to accommodate a new door; Installation of a new rear steel-frame balcony with a black-painted metal railing. See additional items under administrative review.

APP # 26.0243 SE 125 WEST CONCORD STREET

Withdrawn by Staff 

Applicant: Kenneth Portanova

Proposed Work: At rear, visible from Rutland Street, install 2 new dormer windows eliminating 1 existing window; install egress door/window. Install new copper siding and cladding on the dormer as well as gutter, fascia and trims. See additional items under administrative review.

APP # 26.0220 SE 69 APPLETON STREET: Emergency repair - At front steps, chip hollow cement and refinish in-kind, prime and paint with Tammscoat waterproof paint HC69. 

APP # 26.0147 SE 114 APPLETON STREET: Emergency repair - repair and 

where needed replace fascia and moulding around existing rear deck in kind using the same materials and colors; Sand and paint existing deck surface if necessary, using the same color.

APP # 26.0242 SE 76 BERKELEY STREET: Cut 3/4" into the joints of the bricks and repoint the front façades in kind, refinish   lintels and sills to match the existing – recreating the details, prime and paint with Tammscoat paint HC69, scrape, prime and paint all entryways to match the    existing. 

APP # 26.0258 SE 58 CHANDLER STREET: Removal of all existing non-historically appropriate rear windows and installation of new historically accurate two-over-two windows; Cleaning and in-kind repair of existing window sills and headers; Retention of existing fire escapes, with patching and in-kind repair as required; Repointing and sealing of the existing rear brick masonry; Installation of new copper gutters and downspouts; Patching and in-kind repair of slate shingles at the mansard roof. Installation of a new 6'-0" tall cedar fence and gate at the perimeter of the existing rear yard. At rear, enlargement of the existing masonry window opening at the second level to accommodate a new door; Installation of a new rear steel-frame balcony with a black-painted metal railing. Withdrawn by staff. 

APP # 26.0190 SE 85 CHANDLER STREET: Remove non-original windows 

and install two/two wood exterior black windows. See additional items under design review. 

APP # 26.0224 SE 331-335a COLUMBUS AVENUE: Emergency repair - in 

kind structural repairs and maintenance on the rear fire 

escape system and two small front connecting balconies.

APP # 26.0253 SE 378 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Remove and replace three, 

non-original aluminum windows at the oriel at front facade with two, flanking, 1/1 aluminum windows and one, central 2/2 aluminum window.  

APP # 26.0145 SE 26 CONCORD SQUARE: Emergency repair - cut and 

repoint masonry using mortar to match existing; patching on the soffit to be done in kind; caulking along window trims to be done in kind.  

APP # 26.0219 SE 29-31 DARTMOUTH STREET: Remove fencing for 

restoration including sandblasting, as needed repairs, and primer/paint with gloss black color, re-install fence with new gate location to improve accessibility. 

APP # 26.0217 SE 131 DARTMOUTH STREET: Installation of exterior 

pavers, masonry work, roofing, steel, railing, electrical and fire alarm. REMOVED BY STAFF. 

APP # 26.0251 SE 85 EAST BROOKLINE STREET: Remove and replace two non-original wood windows and replace with two/two aluminum clad windows. 

APP # 26.0171 SE 34 HANSON STREET: Install new entryway door to 

match existing. 

APP # 26.0165  SE 451-453 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Emergency repair 

- Replace missing/broken roof slates located surrounding the front dormer, new ones to match the existing; Remove and replace the existing flashing around the dormers as needed, matching the original material; Remove and replace all rotted wooden trims and sills from the dormers, keeping the original aesthetic; Caulk, prepare and paint the new window trims to match the original color. 

APP # 26.0268  SE 543 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Temporarily remove front garden fence to repair in-kind, reinstall in original

location and configuration.

APP # 26.0252  SE 543 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE UNIT 1: Remove and 

replace two, non-original wood windows with two, 2/2 

aluminum clad windows (at garden level) and remove and replace two, non-original wood windows with two, 2/2 wood windows. 

APP # 26.0245  SE 600 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE UNIT 2: Replacing 7 

non-original, double paned, 2 over 2, wood double hung windows in-kind with Pella's Reserve all-wood double hung windows.  The existing windows are double paned with plastic jamb liners.  The new windows will be all-wood, painted a dark Hartford Green to match the existing windows.  The windows will be 2 over 2 with our historically accurate ILT grille, 7/8'' putty trapezoidal profile.  The exterior trim will be removed and replaced with painted wood trim in historically accurate profiles.  The windows will exactly match the first floor and garden level unit's windows that were replaced with Pella's all-wood painted windows as well.  

APP # 26.0255 SE 45 MILFORD STREET: At front stairs: chip the hollow 

cement off the front stairs and refinish in kind. Prime and paint with HC69. At front façade: spot repoint in kind along the vertical joint

APP # 26.0276  SE 86 PEMBROKE STREET: All repair and replacement 

work to be done in kind. Repair and repoint existing 

brick masonry facades as required; Repair existing 

cornice and masonry detail work as required. Paint color: Benjamin Moore HC-69 “Whitall Brown”. Repair and restore existing window sills, headers and base at garden level as required. Paint color: Benjamin Moore HC-69 “Whitall Brown”. Repair and restore existing entry surround / hood as required.  Paint color: Benjamin Moore HC-69 “Whitall Brown”. Repair as needed and paint decorative garden rail and stoop handrails in black. Repair and restore existing stoop as required and paint to match existing - black. Repair and repaint existing front door. Color: Black. Repair as required and paint under-stoop door and install new door hardware. Install new decorative sconce at under-stoop door in existing location. See additional item under design review. 

APP # 26.0225  SE 102 PEMBROKE STREET: Emergency repair - in 

kind structural repairs and maintenance on the rear fire 

escape system.

APP # 26.0273  SE 7 RUTLAND SQUARE: Windows at 4th floor above the 

cornice to be replaced in kind of aluminum clad windows. Black roofing to be replaced with similar black membrane. Flashing to be replaced in copper and/or black powder coated aluminum.

APP # 26.0240  SE 47 RUTLAND SQUARE: Emergency repair - Remove stone lintels and window sills and replace in-kind, rebuild             4 sections of brickwork below windows at front facade, cut and point all masonry at the front and rear facade to match existing, paint brick and wood cornice to match     existing, repair garden curbing, and paint stairs to match existing. 

APP # 26.0183  SE 449 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Emergency repair - repairs to 

the roof with same materials (EPDM roofing & copper flashings). Roof deck will not be removed or replaced. 

APP # 26.0176  SE 770 TREMONT STREET: Remove rust and 

old paint from the fire escape, prep all surfaces with primer, and apply a fresh coat of protective paint to improve both durability and appearance.

APP # 26.0195 SE 22 UNION PARK: Emergency repair - Rear fire escape 

system repair - replacing all rusted square bolts with structural galvanized bolts. Secure all wall and rail connections. Thoroughly hand-scrape the entire fire escape system, apply primer and paint, and file a fire escape affidavit after repairs.

APP # 26.0202 SE 26 UNION PARK: Ironwork, including the entire fence, 

balcony, two stair railings, and window bars, will be scraped, and repainted black. Garden fence top railing to be repaired/replaced in kind. 

APP # 26.0259 SE 96 WALTHAM STREET UNIT 3: Remove two, two/two 

original bowed wood windows with two, two/two bowed wood windows, replace one, two/two original straight wood window, replace with one, two/two wood window. 

APP # 26.0233 SE 75 WARREN AVENUE: At front, cut and point masonry with type O/N mortar mix.

APP # 26.0159  SE 129 WARREN AVENUE Repair and replace rear retaining wall in-kind, salvage and reuse fence. REMOVED BY   STAFF. 

APP # 26.0282 SE 1620 WASHINGTON STREET: Rebuild collapsed tomb

using extant granite pieces and replaced brick that matches existing.

APP # 26.0254 SE 194 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: At front, remove one,

two/two non-original aluminum clad window and replace with two/two aluminum clad black window. REMOVED BY STAFF.

APP # 26.0257 SE 141 WEST CONCORD STREET: Remove two, two/two 

non-original wood windows and replace with two/two aluminum clad black windows. 

APP # 26.0229  SE 134 WEST NEWTON STREET: Remove all of the 

non-historic aluminum windows on the third and fourth floors of the front façade. We will install two-over-two, single-hung, wood window sashes with true divided lights and wood brick molds, all with a black painted finish to match the historic. All windows will be installed in the existing masonry openings on the front facade. Curved sashes will be used for windows in the bow. 

APP # 26.0274 SE 161 WEST NEWTON STREET: Remove and replace 

EPDM roof on entry overhang in-kind, remove existing copper flashing and install in-kind, remove existing copper wrap around perimeter of of overhang and install new molding, scrape, prime, and paint entry way surround in kind HC-69, spot point side wall, replace broken bricks as needed, repair garden stairs as needed in-kind, remove and replace garden level entry door. 

APP # 26.0186 SE 3 WELLINGTON STREET: Cut and re-point defective 

mortar joints repoint with new type o mortar to match 

existing. 

APP # 26.0208 SE 230 WEST CANTON STREET: Emergency repair - At front, repair and repoint brick with type O mortar mix, remove and replace window trim in-kind. 

APP # 26.0243 SE 125 WEST CONCORD STREET:  Repair wood 

brick/molding at windows and cut and point brick façade to match in kind. See additional items under design review.

APP # 26.0279 SE                                  52 PLYMPTON STREET

Applicant: Joshua Brandt

Proposed Work: Demolish existing building in the protection area. Build new, seven story building.