Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next public hearing on Wednesday, October 14, 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 # 165 764 6662. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
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Design Review - 5pm
Ratification of 9-9-2026 Public Hearing Minutes
APP # 27.0059 BB 115 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front facade extend border garden area and install granite pavers at walkway.
APP # 27.0286 BB 216 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear Mansard roof replace skylight with dormer.
APP # 27.0222 BB 414 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear garage install roof deck with access hatch, replace six windows, and replace garage door.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 27.0166 BB 157 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0249 BB 226 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace deteriorated garage door with wood door.
APP # 27.0219 BB 227 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0265 BB 259 BEACON STREET: Replace eleven windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0211 BB 274 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace four, eighth-story eight-over-eight wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0190 BB 293 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace three, third-story curved wood windows with one-over-one curved wood windows.
APP # 27.0225 BB 456 BEACON STREET: At rear patio install brick pavers and rebuild deteriorated section of retaining wall.
APP # 27.0156 BB 520 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace wood window trim in-kind.
APP # 27.0257 BB 565 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade replace five, fifth-story wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0290 BB 126 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind.
APP # 27.0193 BB 220 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace twelve windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0258 BB 333 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade remove and rebuild section of sidewalk to waterproof underground vault.
APP # 27.0267 BB 312-314 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation repair and repaint window trim and repoint masonry.
APP # 27.0196 BB 314 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation restore window and bricked-in opening.
APP # 27.0197 BB 21 FAIRFIELD STREET: At pitched roof replace slate, copper gutter and copper flashing in-kind, at flat roof area replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0275 BB 11 HEREFORD STREET: Replace forty-one non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0203 BB 15 HEREFORD STREET: At roof install exhaust vent.
APP # 27.0230 BB 28 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0255 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Repoint and repair masonry, and repair front entry steps.
APP # 27.0217 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0218 BB 193 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0260 BB 228 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0288 BB 347 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and existing deck in-kind.
APP # 27.0202 BB 365 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace four non-historic one-over-one aluminum windows with wood one-over-one windows.
APP # 27.0268 BB 370 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace three lower-level windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0272 BB 81 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace deteriorated entry steps in-kind.
APP # 27.0209 BB 171 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install window sign and flag at existing flag pole.
APP # 27.0259 BB 209 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing awning.
APP # 27.0266 BB 220 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade rebuild steps to lower level retail space.
APP # 27.0214 BB 235 NEWBURY STREET: Replace roof slate and copper gutter in-kind.
APP # 27.0269 BB 268 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 6:15pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:09/30/2026 - 8:48PM
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