Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5 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 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 161 229 5198. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- Ratification of 10-8-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
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Design Review
APP # 26.0381 BB 302 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At front and rear elevation, and roof replace existing fencing, railings and window grills with consistent design of metalwork.
APP # 26.0387 BB 290 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation construct deck on top of existing one-story structure and add connecting bridge from Main House.
APP # 26.0388 BB 11 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation convert existing lower level window into a door and revise previously approved courtyard design.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0382 BB 128 BEACON STREET: At existing rear roof deck replace deck boards.
APP # 26.0323 BB 173 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair Mansard roof.
APP # 26.0412 BB 232 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation install light fixture at first story balcony.
APP # 26.0377 BB 336 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace one first-story one-over-one wood window in-kind.
APP # 26.0369 BB 361 BEACON STREET: At front facade and rear elevation replace non-historic wood doors with wood true-divided light wood doors.
APP # 26.0031 BB 391 BEACON STREET: Replace eight first-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0343 BB 501 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0403 BB 355 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade replace caulking and repaint non-brick materials in-kind.
APP # 26.0379 BB 437 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade remove existing deposit box, repair masonry and replace signage.
APP # 26.0386 BB 1 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At existing roof deck repaint railing and replace deck boards.
APP # 26.0386 BB 1 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0370 BB 229 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace existing roof hatch.
APP # 26.0346 BB 321 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation replace five fourth-story one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0328 BB 4 GLOUCESTER STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 26.0368 BB 7 HEREFORD STREET: At rear elevation replace rubber membrane roof at bay window in-kind.
APP # 26.0376 BB 32 HEREFORD STREET: At roof front facade install two handrails at entrance steps.
APP # 26.0347 BB 13 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace existing deck and rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0380 BB 123 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace handrail to lower retail space; install signage at front and rear entrances to lower level retail space; and install rooftop mechanical equipment and refrigerant lines concealed by downspout at rear elevation.
APP # 26.0395 BB 215 NEWBURY STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0385 BB 289 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace three lower-level non-historic wood windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0413 BB 316 NEWBURY STREET: At Hereford Street entrance replace concrete steps in-kind. -
Advisory Review
APP # 26.0398 BB 124 BEACON STREET:Proposed Work: At roof renovation of the existing headhouse and installation of deck.WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
- 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:10/28/2025 - 10:30PM
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