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Back Bay Architectural Commission

The Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, March 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 # 161 957 7156. 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 2-11-2026 Public Hearing Minutes

    APP # 26.0546 BB 157 NEWBURY STREET: 

    Applicant: Molly Hanson

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

    APP # 26.0512 BB 192 MARLBOROUGH STREET: 

    Applicant: Andrew Reck

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

    APP # 26.0688 BB 124 BEACON STREET: 

    Applicant: Jahan Mohebali

    Proposed Work: At roof alter existing headhouse and install deck.

     

  3. Administrative Review/Approval

    APP # 26.0662 BB 150 BEACON STREET: Replace 10 fourth-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0676 BB 190 BEACON STREET: Replace deteriorated rubber roofing in-kind, and replace deteriorated windows and door with appropriate windows and door.

    APP # 26.0677 BB 273 BEACON STREET: Replace deteriorated roofing.

    APP # 26.0668 BB 462 BEACON STREET: Repair existing fire escapes.

    APP # 26.0680 BB 699 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade alterations to existing storefront and installation of signage.

    APP # 26.0680 BB 2 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At fourteenth floor replace 9 windows in-kind.

    APP # 26.0643 BB 7 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace existing HVAC equipment.

    APP # 26.0642 BB 9 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace existing HVAC equipment.

    APP # 26.0535 BB 70 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof repair rubber membrane roofing and replace deck in-kind.

    APP # 26.0671 BB 122 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade repair entry steps.

    APP # 26.0669 BB 191 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace ten windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0672 BB 390 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace seven non-historic aluminum-clad windows in-kind. 

    APP # 26.0674 BB 21 FAIRFIELD STREET: Replace eleven windows with historically appropriate wood windows.

    APP # 26.0648 BB 122 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade replace entry doors in-kind.

    APP # 26.0604 BB 276 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At front facade restore fence, gate and entryway, and install new handrails.

    APP # 26.0678 BB 138 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade installation of window signage.

    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 - 6:15pm
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