Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing remotely on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5pm.
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 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 611 0852. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- Ratification of 4-8-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
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Design Review
APP # 26.0565 BB 263 CLARENDON STREET:
Proposed Work: Renovation of existing residential building to accommodate elementary educational use. Work includes replacement of all windows; at front facade reconstructing entry stoop to provide access to interior lift and creating an accessible entrance; at rear elevation replacing existing fence, demolishing existing addition and constructing an addition, and at roof installing skylight and mechanical equipment. CONTINUED TO A SUBCOMMITTEE ON 1-14-2026
APP # 26.0900 BB 308 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At rear yard remove Ailanthus tree.
APP # 26.0821 BB 116 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At front garden replace Chestnut tree with Magnolia tree.
APP # 26.0831 BB 334 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation enclose unapproved heat pump at deck.
APP # 26.0879 BB 226 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: Replace sixteen windows with historically appropriate wood windows; at front facade reconstruct entry portico with new stoop and steps along with restoration of the rusticated base at the lower level façade, reconstruct the historic street fence and installing new planting; at rear addition replace roof membrane and paving, install outdoor kitchen and lighting, and repair masonry
APP # 26.0905 BB 395 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front facade, replace upper floor windows, reinstall/re-create historic stained glass, make minor façade repairs, refresh landscaping and install new fence; and at rear elevation remove basement addition, create new parking area, garage door and garage access, add basement door and window, replace upper windows, repair façade, and provide new landscaping.
APP # 26.0896 BB 169 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front facade replace three fourth-story eight-over-eight wood true-divided light wood windows in-kind; at rear elevation install one new window opening at fourth-story and remove fire escape; and at roof replace existing rubber membrane roofing, remove existing headhouse and erect a penthouse, and install a roof deck.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0815 BB 136 BEACON STREET: Replace six third-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0846 BB 136 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace existing fire escape.
APP # 26.0803 BB 150 BEACON STREET: Replace five second-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0823 BB 311 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair masonry.
APP # 26.0912 BB 352 BEACON STREET: At front facade and rear elevation replace window trim and repoint masonry; and replace gutter and downspouts in-kind.
APP # 26.0880 BB 358 BEACON STREET: At side elevation replace three, six-over-nine and one, two-over-four wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0902 BB 409 BEACON STREET: At roof replace existing deck in-kind.
APP # 26.0863 BB 534 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation eight fourth-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0914 BB 551 BOYLSTON STREET: At front replace sixteen windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0919 BB 116 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front and rear Mansard roofs replace deteriorated wood trim in-kind.
APP # 26.0817 BB 199 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace rubber membrane roofing at kitchen wing and conservatory, and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0756 BB 260-262 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace sixteen second-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0853 BB 283 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace eleven windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0837 BB 321 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace roof slate, gutters, downspout and copper roofing in-kind, and repaint fire escapes.
APP # 26.0801 BB 333 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation restore window and bricked-in opening.
APP # 26.0857 BB 86 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 26.0903 BB 167 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0883 BB 241 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade and rear elevation repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0757 BB 356 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade restore entry steps.
APP # 26.0894 BB 381 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At third-story replace seven, nine-over-nine wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0890 BB 396 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade repair and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0849 BB 119 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall and window signage.
APP # 26.0917 BB 130 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign at lower level retail space.
APP # 26.0904 BB 175 NEWBURY STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and skylight in-kind.
APP # 26.0895 BB 268 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install blade sign on existing bracket.
APP # 26.0725 BB 269 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing sign at entrance arch. - Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 7:30pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:04/30/2026 - 2:24PM
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