city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Boston.gov Search

Get direct answers to your questions about City of Boston services, programs, and information. While we strive for accuracy by sourcing directly from Boston.gov, our search can occasionally provide unexpected results. You can help us improve by using the feedback buttons below each answer.

Questions? Contact us at digital@boston.gov.

Popular searches

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

The presenter is the Mayor's Office of Housing.

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and livestreaming on our website.

For public participation requests, please email PFC@boston.gov. Any and all requests for public participation must be received no later than the commencement of this Public Facilities Commission meeting (10 a.m.).

These practices in effect since May 11, 2020, will remain in effect until further notice. Updates to these practices will be posted as appropriate.

Discussion Topics

  1. VOTE 1: James Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    Amendment to the Tentative Developer Designation vote of July 30, 2025 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 12 to 18 months to GenWealth Development LLC: Vacant land located at 34 Athelwold Street, Dorchester.
     
    Time Extension
     
    1. TD - 7/30/25 through 7/30/26 = 12 months 
    2. TD extension for an additional six (6) months 7/30/25 through 1/30/2026 = 18 months
          TD total time is 18 months 
     
    Ward: 17
    Parcel Numbers: 00195000
    Square Feet: 4,665
    Future Use: New Construction- Housing
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $52,900
    Appraised Value December 8, 2024: $320,000
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $2,444,800
    MOH Program: REMS - Land Disposition
    RFP Issuance Date: February 18, 2025
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting of July 30, 2025 regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at 34 Athelwold Street (Ward: 17, Parcel: 00195000) in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 4,665 square feet of land to GenWealth Development LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 472A Washington Street, Boston, MA 02124;
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “12 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word: “18 months” wherever such may appear.
     
     
  2. VOTE 2: James Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    Transfer of the care, custody, and management from the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) to the Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF): Vacant land located at 40, 48, and 54 Geneva Avenue, Roxbury.
     
    Property Transfer 
     
    Ward: 14
    Parcel Number: 00659000, 00666000, 00665000
    Square Feet: 42,937 (total)
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $1,094,800 
    MOH Program: REMS - Land Disposition
     
    Subject to the approval of the Mayor under the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31A (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the vacant land located at:
     
    40 Geneva Avenue, Ward: 14, Parcel: 00659000, Square Feet: 12,072
     
    48 Geneva Avenue, Ward: 14, Parcel: 00666000, Square Feet: 23,370
     
    54 Geneva Avenue, Ward: 14, Parcel: 00665000, Square Feet: 7,495 
     
    containing approximately 42,937 total square feet, in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston, be and the same hereby is, transferred from the care, custody and management of the Mayor’s Office of Housing to the care, custody and management of the Boston Center for Youth and Families.
     
    The aforementioned transfer of land is authorized in the name and on behalf of the Commission, upon receipt of written authority from the Mayor.
     
     
  3. VOTE 3: Rhianna Bhernal, Associate Director of Asset Management, Housing Compliance and Asset Management Division
     
    Amendment to the Tentative Developer Designation vote of March 25, 2026 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 36 months to 42 months to ILYB LLC: Vacant land located at two (2) unnumbered parcels on Washington St., Roxbury.
     
    Time Extension
     
    1. Original TD – 06/15/2022 through 06/15/2023 = 12 months
          Original TD expired after 12 months
     
    1. Reissued TD – 08/17/2023 through 08/17/2024 = 12 months
    2. Reissued TD extension for an additional twelve (12) months 08/17/2023 through 08/17/25 = 24 months
    3. Reissued TD extension for an additional six (6) months 08/17/2023 through 02/17/2026 = 30 months
    4. Reissued TD extension for an additional six (6) months 08/17/2023 through 8/17/2026 = 36 months
    5. Reissues TD extension for an additional six (6) months 8/17/2023 through 2/17/2027 = 42 months
          Reissued TD total time is 42 months 
     
    Ward: 08
    Parcel Numbers: 02426010, 02426020
    Square Feet: 10,841 (total)
    Future Use: Historic Commercial Rehabilitation
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $792,400 (total)
    Appraised Value June 25, 2024: $173,500 (total)
    Total Estimated Property Development Costs: $6,623,584
    MOH Program: Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date: November 18, 2019
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting of August 17, 2023, and thereafter amended on July 31, 2024, July 30, 2025 and March 25, 2026 regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at: 
     
    unnumbered parcel on Washington Street, Ward: 08, Parcel: 02426010, Square Feet: 3,781
     
    unnumbered parcel on Washington Street, Ward: 08, Parcel: 02426020, Square Feet: 7,060
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 10,841 total square feet of land to ILYB LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 107 Brunswick Street, Boston, MA 02121;
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “36 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word: “42 months” wherever such may appear.
     
     
  4. VOTE 4: Antonio Leite, Senior Housing Development Officer, Real Estate Management and Sales Division
     
    Conveyance to Eco Homes Highland Park LLC: Vacant land located at 237, 255, 257 and 259 Highland Street, and 75, 84, 86 and 88 Marcella Street, Roxbury.
     
    Purchase Price: $800
     
    Ward: 11
    Parcel Number(s): 00558000, 00834000, 00835000, 00836000, 00559000, 00831000, 00830000, 00829000
    Square Feet: 15,900 (total)
    Future Use: New Construction - Housing
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $241,400 (total)
    Appraised Value March 15, 2026: $900,000 (total)
    Estimated Total Development Cost: $12,109,578 
    MOH Program: Neighborhood Housing 
    RFP Issuance Date: May 2, 2022
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to the Eco Homes Highland Park LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 429 Melnea Cass Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02119 the vacant land located at: 
     
    237 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00558000, Square Feet: 4,225
     
    255 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00834000, Square Feet: 752
     
    257 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00835000, Square Feet: 861
     
    259 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00836000, Square Feet: 970
     
    75 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00559000, Square Feet: 4,342
     
    84 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00831000, Square Feet: 1,370 
     
    86 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00830000, Square Feet: 1,536
     
    88 Marcella Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00829000, Square Feet: 1,844
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 15,900 total square feet of land for two consecutive weeks (April 6, 2026 and April 13, 2026) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of April 17, 2024 and, thereafter, amended on July 30, 2025 and April 29, 2026, and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to the Eco Homes Highland Park LLC; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to the Eco Homes Highland Park LLC in consideration of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800).
     
     
  5. VOTE 5: Minh Nguyen, Project Manager, Real Estate Management and Sales Division
     
    Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Rogene Foster: Vacant land located at 11 Chipman Street, Dorchester.
     
    Purchase Price: $25,000
     
    Ward: 17
    Parcel Numbers: 01401000
    Square Feet: 2,470
    Future Use: Landscaped Space
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2026: $22,400
    Appraised Value November 1, 2025: $25,000
    MOH Program: REMS - Land Disposition
    RFP Issuance Date: March 2, 2026
     
    That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Rogene Foster, an individual, with an address of 9 Chipman Street, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at 11 Chipman Street (Ward: 17, Parcel 01401000) in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 2,470 square feet of land for the period of 12 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper redevelopment of the parcel; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned property to Rogene Foster;
     
    AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described property in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
     
     
  • 10:15AM
  • Virtually via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4826
  • Contact:
    Colleen Daley
  • Neighborhoods:
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
    07/26/2026 - 1:55PM
  • Resources:
    OFFICIAL FILED POSTING
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
Provide Your Feedback
Back to top