Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, October 8, 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 # 161 151 1985. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- Ratification of 8-13-2025 and 9-14-2025 Public Hearing Minutes
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Design Review
APP # 26.0289 BB 46 NEWBURY STREET:
Proposed Work: Install two flagpoles at Berkeley Street Elevation and one flagpole at Newbury Street elevation. All three flagpoles will display flags with the tenant's name.
APP # 26.0309 BB 9 ARLINGTON STREET:
Proposed Work: Work to waterproof foundation including trenching and removal and replacement of an existing tree and landscaping.
APP # 26.0292 BB 6 ARLINGTON STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof install raise and install new chiller and existing generator.
APP # 26.0293 BB 4 MARLBOROUGH STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof extend height of previously approved elevator headhouse.
APP # 26.0155 BB 383 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At roof replace rubber roofing, expand existing roof deck, redesign existing penthouse and add pergola.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 26.0305 BB 167 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and skylights, repoint chimneys and repair existing roof decks.
APP # 26.0296 BB 181 BEACON STREET: At front facade repair entry steps.
APP # 26.0272 BB 184 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation repaint window sills.
APP # 26.0285 BB 195 BEACON STREET: Repair front entry steps, repair masonry and repaint window trim,
APP # 26.0317 BB 205 BEACON STREET: Repair rubber membrane roof.
APP # 26.0232 BB 222 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0306 BB 232 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation remove existing compressor at second story wall and relocate to ground level at enclosed courtyard.
APP # 26.0280 BB 236 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace five non-historic wood windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0283 BB 295 BEACON STREET: Replace fourteen seventh floor one-over-one vinyl windows with one-over-one wood windows.
APP # 26.0308 BB 534 BEACON STREET: Replace seven ninth floor wood windows in-kind.
APP # 26.0213 BB 815 BOYLSTON STREET: Repair existing roofing at penthouse.
APP # 26.0058 BB 46 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Install brick pavers at rear parking area.
APP # 26.0241 BB 283 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace rubber roof, slate and copper gutters and downspouts in-kind, and repoint masonry.
APP # 26.0286 BB 342 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade repoint and repair masonry, repair and repaint ironwork, and repair bay window.
APP # 26.0316 BB 66 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Work to repair existing windows including use of temporary lift.
APP # 26.0249 BB 287 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace soffit at Mansard roof in-kind.
APP # 26.0244 BB 348 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof install heat pump.
APP # 26.0266 BB 364 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace six non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 26.0264 BB 381 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace copper gutter and roof slate in-kind, repoint masonry, and replace rotted wood trim in-kind.
APP # 26.0238 BB 217 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace wall sign at lower retail space.
APP # 26.0216 BB 267-269 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade repair gutter and masonry. -
Advisory Review
APP # 26.0288 BB 223 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear elevation remove existing fire escapes and add a window in between two existing dormers at Mansard.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:09/26/2025 - 1:38AM
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