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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 160 782 8073. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

Public testimony begins at

Discussion Topics

  1. Violations Committee - 4:30pm

    VIO.26.1016 72 Commonwealth Avenue:

    Violation: Unapproved masonry repairs at front facade. (CONTINUED FROM 1-14-2026 HEARING)

    VIO.26.1014 345 Beacon Street:

    Violation: Unapproved masonry work at front facade, and unapproved removal of tree and landscape work at front garden.  (CONTINUED FROM 1-14-2026 HEARING)

  2. Design Review - 5:00pm

    Ratification of 1-14-2026 Public Hearing Minutes

    APP # 26.0546 BB 157 NEWBURY STREET: 

    Proposed Work: At front facade of existing headhouse reconfigure and replace windows and doors. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

    APP # 26.0537 BB 511 BEACON STREET: 

    Proposed Work: At rear elevation replace existing casement windows with two double-hung windows.

    APP # 26.0512 BB 192 MARLBOROUGH STREET: 

    Proposed Work: At roof install deck, headhouse and mechanical equipment. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT

    APP # 26.0612 BB 392 MARLBOROUGH STREET: 

    Applicant: Allison Goldman

    Proposed Work: At roof remove existing access hatch and install headhouse with skylight.

     

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    APP # 26.0613 BB 190 BEACON STREET: Repair masonry, repair and repaint ironwork, replace light fixtures, and replace 23 non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0575 BB 352 BEACON STREET: At rear addition replace existing decks, stairs and railings in-kind.

    APP # 26.0605 BB 180 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace four sixth floor six-over-nine non-historic wood windows in-kind, and at rear elevation replace three sixth floor one-over-one non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    APP # 26.0611 BB 255 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Repoint and repair masonry, repair entry steps, repaint wood elements and metalwork, and replace roof slate, copper flashing and copper gutters in-kind.

    APP # 26.0607 BB 103 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace two second floor one-over-one non-historic wood windows, and two two-over-two non-historic wood windows in-kind.

    APP # 26.0533 BB 350 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof remove roof deck and replace rubber membrane roof.

    APP # 26.0595 BB 445 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace two windows and two doors with historically appropriate wood windows and doors.

    APP # 26.0602 BB 201 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.

    APP # 26.0560 BB 227 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install awning at lower level retail space.

    APP # 26.0493 BB 279A NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install a temporary vestibule enclosure at lower level commercial space.

  4. Staff Updates
  5. Projected Adjournment - 6:30pm
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