South End Landmark District Commission
The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on November 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1-646-828-7666 (US) and entering meeting id #165 433 2013. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- RATIFICATION OF 10/6/26 MEETING MINUTES
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 27.0312 SE 1355 WASHINGTON STREET
Applicant: Tina Arcuri
Proposed Work: Install new signage at storefront.
APP # 27.0245 SE 41 BERKELEY STREET
Applicant: Jonathan Lee
Proposed Work: The Project includes the reuse of the
Franklin Building, partial demolition of the 4 Appleton Street building, and construction of a new 10-story building to establish a mixed-use commercial and residential development. In total, the Project will result in 312 new residential apartment units across the approximately 267,000 square foot development. A similar development was previously proposed for the site, and subsequently received a conditional approval by the SELD Commission, in 2022-2023 (Application #23.0628 SE). Continued from October 2026 hearing.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 27.0311 SE 31 APPLETON STREET: Emergency Repair- Repair fire
escape balconies by replacing old, damaged bolts with new, handscrape and repaint in-kind.
APP # 27.0285 SE 17 BRADFORD STREET: Replace existing door with new,
wood door; remove and replace existing transom glass
with three lites.
APP # 27.0318 SE 506 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0297 SE 517 COLUMBUS AVENUE: Emergency Repair-
Replacing damaged wood at commercial storefront in-kind.
APP # 27.0319 SE 401 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0320 SE 403 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0321 SE 405 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0322 SE 407 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0323 SE 419 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0324 SE 421 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0325 SE 423 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0326 SE 425 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0331 SE 545 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, repair in-kind deteriorated precast stone at 2 window sills.
APP # 27.0332 SE 547 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0333 SE 553 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match.
APP # 27.0329 SE 560 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0334 SE 569 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, repair deteriorated stone headers and sills in-kind to match existing.
APP # 27.0335 SE 571 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0336 SE 573 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, repair in-kind deteriorated precast stone at 5 window heads and 3 window sills.
APP # 27.0338 SE 612 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim at dormer and windows, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills to match existing.
APP # 27.0339 SE 623 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0340 SE 627 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim at dormer, oriel, and windows, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills to match existing.
APP # 27.0343 SE 663 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0342 SE 692 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match, limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills to match existing.
APP # 27.0343 SE 696 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0346 SE 23 MILFORD STREET: Remove and replace 4
non-original windows with 2/2 black aluminum clad windows.
APP # 27.0317 SE 139 PEMBROKE STREET: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0314 SE 411 SHAWMUT AVENUE: Replace seven, straight sash
aluminum windows with seven, aluminum clad
two-over-two windows.
APP # 27.0303 SE 665 TREMONT STREET: Emergency Repair - At the
front façade: cut 3/4" into the joints of the bricks and repoint in kind to address an occurring leak; refinish lintels and sills as needed in kind.
APP # 27.0263 SE 133 WARREN AVENUE: Remove and replace mansard
copper gutters and trim in kind.
APP # 27.0366 SE 149 WARREN AVENUE: At front, remove and replace
non-original windows with black aluminum clad windows matching historic configuration.
APP # 27.0280 SE 177 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Replace 3 non-original
windows with 2/2 aluminum clad windows.
APP # 27.0344 SE 142 WEST CANTON STREET: At the street, parlor, and
second levels, all existing double-hung windows to be removed and replaced with new wood 2/2 windows matching the existing configurations, proportions, and historic detailing, at the mansard level, all existing 1/1 windows will be replaced with new 2/2 wood double-hung windows to restore the original historic configuration, replace transom with new – incorporating a centered vertical muntin to match the original historic design.
APP # 27.0293 SE 1 WEST DEDHAM STREET - VILLA VICTORIA
APARTMENTS: Addresses include: Aguadilla Street Buildings (10–44 Aguadilla Street) Brookline Street Buildings (130–132 Brookline Street) West Brookline Street Buildings (80–90 West Brookline Street) San Juan Street Buildings (25–56 San Juan Street) West Dedham Street Buildings (1-11 West Dedham Street) West Dedham Street Buildings (13–91 West Dedham Street) West Newton Street Buildings (57–59 West Newton Street) 636 Tremont Street. Strip & re-roof existing roofing system for Villa Victoria apartments.
APP # 27.0284 SE 53 WORCESTER STREET: Emergency repair approval:
Repair hole in roof in kind; Remove copper k-style gutter install custom copper gutter (historical); repair damage to bay window in kind
APP # 27.0328 SE 57 WORCESTER STREET: Patch and repair
existing wood trim, replace broken trim pieces with new wood trim to match
APP # 27.0292 SE 65 WORCESTER STREET: Replace 2 non-original
windows with 2/2 black aluminum clad windows.
APP # 27.0327 SE 84 WORCESTER STREET: Preparing and
repainting existing painted wood trim and siding at mansards and bay windows, and limited repairs and patching of decorative precast stone window heads and sills. All of the work will maintain existing appearances and colors. The trim will be repaired if damaged and painted without changing colors or materials.
APP # 27.0279 SE 30 WORCESTER SQUARE: Emergency Repair- Repair
deteriorated portions of the existing treads, risers, side walls, and related masonry surfaces using an appropriate masonry restoration material, reconstruct damaged profiles to match the existing dimensions, shapes, and details as closely as possible, finish and texture the repaired areas to blend with the surrounding existing masonry to preserve the existing configuration with HC-69.
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