Boston Landmarks Commission

25.0856 FPC - 268 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: Dennis Greenwood

Install new black metal panel signage “portal” at existing facade entry with new coverlighting, exterior sconces and recessed lighting. Presentation Link

25.0935 FPC - 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET

Applicant: Andrew Motta

Removal of existing granite curb to allow entrance to be flush with street level to allow for accessible entrance; installation of new entry doors and widen opening. Presentation Link

25.0973 BLC - 1 CITY HALL SQUARE - BOSTON CITY HALL 

4TH FLOOR TERRACE & SOUTH PLAZA

Applicant: Maurico Gomez, Sasaki

Waterproofing upgrades, skylight updates, and accessibility improvements primarily at the Boston City Hall 4th Floor Terrace. Work presented will also include waterproofing upgrades, structural repairs, and accessibility improvements at the Boston City Hall South Plaza area. Presentation Link

25.0606 BLC - 16 HOWE STREET

Applicant: Eileen Brito Rosa

Proposed Work: Construction of two additional units at rear of property attached to existing house by a breezeway, site modifications, and repairs and modifications to exterior and interior of existing house. Presentation Link

23.0314 BLC - NUBA PROJECT (PARCEL 8) 400-402 MELNEA CASS BLVD

Applicant:  Roxanna Weldon

Final approval of the site plan; and final details regarding archaeology are remanded to the City Archaeologist. Presentation Link

25.0878 BLC - NAWN FACTORY 2080 WASHINGTON STREET 

Applicant: Jonathan Smalls

The Nawn Factory redevelopment will restore and renovate the existing building, and reconstruct the full massing of the original structure on its existing building foundation. Presentation Link

25.0854 FPC - 308 CONGRESS STREET

Installation of new signage, outdoor cafe furniture, lighting, planters and awning. 

25.0863 FPC - 330 CONGRESS STREET

Remove existing wall sign and install (1) new wall sign consisting of face-lit channel letters mounted to aluminum backer (Dunkin letters are 15"h x 80-3/4"w, 8.41 SF; backer is 3'h x 99-1/2"w); Install (2) replacement faces for existing double sided blade sign (non-illuminated), faces are 2' diameter, no change in size or location.

25.0862 FPC - 63 MELCHER STREET

Washing of the masonry facades of 63 Melcher St. Replace damaged bricks as needed in several areas particularly along bottom courses. Rebuild (6) fire door arch lintels on Necco St elevation fire escape. Repoint mortar joints as needed on rear alleyway elevation. Repoint 100% of elevation to the right of the firescape on Necco St elevation. Remove downspout on alleyway elevation and repoint behind. Repair masonry around steel embedments. Re-paint downspouts the same green color and put them back.

25.0923 BLC - 189 PERKINS STREET - 

BLUE BIKES STATIONS THROUGHOUT EMERALD NECKLACE

These five locations for our publicly-owned bike share system, Bluebikes, were finalized after a planning effort in February and March 2025. The stations consist of a payment kiosk, a map/advertising panel, and fifteen or nineteen docks for bikes. The stations are fully solar-powered, wireless, and modular. No excavation or utility hookup is required.

25.0965 BLC - 30 NORTH BENNET STREET - NAZARRO CENTER

Exterior façade repairs to address damage and deterioration will include the repair and replacement masonry elements, stone, and wood elements.  Design modifications include the replacement of two non-original exterior doors and the replacement of a single handrail at the east entrance with a pair of code compliant painted steel railings at each side of the stair. New rooftop equipment included, and not visible.

Commission to vote on meeting minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting.

25.0856 FPC - 268 SUMMER STREET

Review Motion and Vote

25.0935 FPC - 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET

Review Motion and Vote

25.0973 BLC - 1 CITY HALL SQUARE - BOSTON CITY HALL 

4TH FLOOR TERRACE & SOUTH PLAZA

Review Motion and Vote

25.0606 BLC - 16 HOWE STREET

Review Motion and Vote

23.0314 BLC - NUBA PROJECT (PARCEL 8), 400-402 MELNEA CASS BOULEVARD

Review Motion and Vote

25.0878 BLC - NAWN FACTORY, 2080 WASHINGTON STREET 

Review Motion and Vote

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS

Review Motion and Vote

300.25 KENTON/GREENWOOD ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Vote to Accept Petition for further study

225.07 ANNA HARRIS SMITH HOUSE, 65 PLEASANT STREET

Public feedback on Study Report

Vote to Accept Study Report, STUDY REPORT LINK

Vote to Designate

The next BLC meeting will be on July 8, 2025. Please let staff know if you are not available to attend in advance.

Executive session to discuss the Open Meeting Law Complaint received 

by the BLC on June 12, 2025.

The meeting will adjourn from the Executive Session.