Historic Beacon Hill District
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, July, 16, 2026, 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 Link or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 377 6203. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- RATIFICATION OF JUNE 18, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 26.1037 BH 33 CHARLES STREET
Proposed Work: New signage
APP # 26.1079 BH 53 CHESTNUT STREET
Proposed Work: Restore Decorative Wrought Iron Rail at Garden, Wrought Iron Hand Rails at Front Entry, and Wrought Iron Window Grate at Garden. Convert the existing wrought iron doors at windows to be stationary grates and remove highlighted curved detailing so that the grates are flat on the top
APP # 26.1080 BH 53 CHESTNUT STREET
Proposed Work: New light fixture
APP # 26.1088 BH 64 CHESTNUT STREET
Proposed Work: Repaint shutters (currently black) on front facade of the house to BM Old Navy (to match front door)
APP # 26.0952 BH 59 BEACON STREET
Proposed Work: Repaint front door, install new mail slot and door hardware
APP # 26.1142 BH 18 PHILLIPS STREET
Proposed Work: Install temporary Boston250 placards in multiple locations throughout the district
APP # 26.1143 BH 18 PHILLIPS STREET
Proposed Work: Install temporary placards in multiple locations in the district
APP # 26.1127 BH 107 CHARLES STREET
Proposed Work: Install covers over HVAC lines at rear of property
APP # 26.1128 BH 109 CHARLES STREET
Proposed Work: At rear of the property, install HVAC screening
APP # 26.1138 BH 131 CAMBRIDGE STREET
Proposed Work: Reconstruction of the failed historic concrete retaining wall, selective repair of a modern concrete wall, and reassembly of shifted, historic granite steps upon a new foundation. Install a modest, detachable handrail extension
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ADVISORY REVIEW
APP # 26.0952 BH 37, 39-41 BOWDOIN STREET
Proposed Work: Replace all windows at property
APP # 26.0952 BH 32 WEST CEDAR STREET
Proposed Work: New garage door in rear wall
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
APP # 26.1058 BH 23 BRIMMER STREET: Re-constructed roof deck in previous location. The roof had been previously replaced and the old deck removed
APP # 26.1072 BH 33 BRIMMER STREET: At rear of the property, level one, replace non-historic, existing french doors, stationary lites and transoms
APP # 26.1137 BH 109 CHARLES STREET: Remove and replace a total of 14 windows at front and rear elevation. At Front, Floor 3; remove two bowed 6 over 6 windows and one straight 6 over 6 window. Replace with two bowed, 6/6, wood windows and one, 6 over 6 straight window. All single hung. Front elevation floor four remove four 1 over 1 vinyl windows (one shattered pane) and replaces it with four 1 over 1, wood windows. Windows to be painted black on exterior. Rear elevation floor three, remove three existing wood, 6 over 6, windows and replace with three 6 over 6, wood windows, single hung painted black on exterior. Rear elevation floor four, remove four existing windows (two 4 over 4, two 6 over 6) and replace with two 4 over 4 wood windows and two 6 over 6 wood windows single hung true divided light, painted black on exterior. All windows will not have low-e glass
APP # 26.1038 BH 18 CHESTNUT STREET: Install new copper gutters and flashing. Replace roof materials in kind
APP # 26.1111 BH 63 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Cut and repoint sections of the rear wall using historic mortar mix, tooling and color
APP # 26.0663 BH 88 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Replace five total sash sets keeping original jambs and brick moldings on the fourth floor. Three windows are at the front Mount Vernon Street elevation Three 6 over 6’s. Two total windows are on the Willow Street elevation, One 6 over 6 and one four over four. The existing windows are not historic. The new sash would be fabricated from wood, mortise and tenon, true divided light, double hung. They will use clear glass and be glazed at the exterior. The muntin profile width will be 13/16”. All new sash sets will be painted semi-gloss black at the exterior. All existing storm windows to be removed
APP # 26.1123 BH 160 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Replace existing doorbell with flush mount intercom
APP # 26.0771 BH 23 PINCKNEY STREET: At fourth floor, front facade replace four, non-historic, 1 over 1, wood windows in kind. The windows will have no low-e coating and the spacer bar between the two panes of glass will match the color of the sash
APP # 26.1115 BH 41 PINCKNEY STREET: Replace five total non-original sash sets at the top floor Front elevation. One: 2 over 2 in the single dormer. Two: 2 over 2's in the middle bay. Two: 1 over 1's at the sides of the bay. The existing windows are all 1980's package jamb liner replacement windows with side white plastic tracks. The new proposed sash sets would be fabricated from mahogany, mortise & tenon. True divided light on the 2 over 2's, using clear glass & painted semi-gloss black at the exterior as the previous windows approved were done by HWD. Muntin design is 13/16" interior profile width & 3/16" exterior wood stem and glazed
APP # 26.1139 BH 127 PINCKNEY STREET: Cut and point 100% of front and sides, replace 4 stones, prep and paint windows, and replace a handful of broken bricks in kind
APP # 26.1039 BH 25 RIDGEWAY LANE: Repoint brick facade using historic tooling, color and mixture
APP # 26.1112 BH 4 WALNUT STREET #7: Replace two total top floor front elevation sash sets keeping the existing jambs, wood sills and exterior casings. The existing windows are non-historic. Replace sash sets with new wood, true divided light, double hung sash. The existing muntin is a 1 1/4" interior profile & the new proposed sash would have a more typical 13/16" interior profile width, 3/16" exterior wood stem & glazed. Using clear glass & painted in kind at the exterior: Black Forest Green semi-gloss
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