South End Landmark District Commission
The South End Landmark District Commission will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1-646-828-7666 US and entering meeting id #1656849180 You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- RATIFICATION OF 5/5/26 MEETING MINUTES
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DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 26.0994 SE 139 WEST CANTON STREET
Applicant: Stephen Stefanoff
Proposed Work: Install roof deck.
APP # 26.0965 SE 330 & 334 SHAWMUT AVENUE
Applicant: Nina Schwarzchild
Proposed Work: At front, install new gate and ladder to lowered area for access to Fire Department Connection (FDC).
APP # 26.0969 SE 40 UPTON STREET
Applicant: Kevin Vican
Proposed Work: At front, remove 8” stone curb and single cast-iron post to install lift.
APP # 26.0885 SE 74 CHANDLER STREET
Applicant: Derrick Tyler
Proposed Work: Replace rear fence along Lawrence Street with new. (See items on Administrative Review).
APP # 26.0886 SE 76 CHANDLER STREET
Applicant: Derrick Tyler
Proposed Work: Replace rear fence along Lawrence Street with new.
APP # 26.0959 SE 7 RUTLAND SQUARE
Applicant: Julian Miller
Proposed Work: Repaint the front facade, window trim, window sills/headers, window sashes.
APP # 26.0944 SE 162 WEST BROOKLINE STREET
Applicant: Joseph McBrine
Proposed Work: At front garden, install new balustrade with simple ornamental design mimicking existing tree pit fencing located in front of building. Existing newel posts will be sand-blasted and repainted.
APP # 26.0911 SE 140 WEST CONCORD STREET
Applicant: Mehrad Jahedi
Proposed Work: Create garden level egress window well at front.
APP # 26.0746 SE 10 CHANDLER STREET
Applicant: Edward Schettino
Proposed Work: Master Signage Plan for the new Animal Rescue League of Boston building.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 26.0928 SE 114 APPLETON STREET: Emergency repair - At rear, remove wood framing and trim around the deck and replace with all new wood – maintaining the same appearance and not altering the structure.
APP # 26.0974 SE 107 CHANDLER STREET: Cut and repoint in kind 100% of elevation; replace 10 bricks in kind with existing.
APP # 26.0976 SE 435A COLUMBUS AVENUE: Install new 30 inch diameter circular blade sign at previously existing location.
APP # 26.0975 SE 6 COLUMBUS SQUARE: At front, replace three non-original windows with 2/2 wood windows.
APP # 26.0958 SE 35 CONCORD SQUARE: Chip out all mortar joints on brownstone steps on front facade and repoint with type O or high lime/soft mortar mix. Restore brownstone garden all at front facade to match original profile using Mimic with a brownstone coloring. Prime and paint front steps and garden wall with historical color, Benjamin Moore HC69.
APP # 26.0944 SE 10 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Emergency repair - install supporting wall underneath one side of entry staircase to match existing dimensions, patched and painted in-kind to match existing.
APP # 26.0925 SE 52 EAST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Repoint front facade to match existing conditions.
APP # 26.0939 SE 39 GRAY STREET: Emergency repair - Repair fire escape system by replacing all rusted bolts with new. Secure all wall and rail connections. Thoroughly hand-scrape the entire fire escape system, apply primer and paint, and file a fire escape affidavit after repairs.
APP # 26.0956 SE 761 HARRISON AVENUE: Emergency repair - Roof renovation of existing shingle and EPDM roof. The copper gutters are to remain in place. Shingles are to be replaced with new landmark pro shingles to match existing color and size. EPDM will be replaced to match existing membrane color and insulation thickness. All copper flashing on the EPDM roof to be replaced with new 20oz copper to match the existing profile. Dormers are also getting redone on the cheek walls with new shingles and EPDM on roofs. Paint soffit, trim, pediments in kind.
APP # 26.0973 SE 451-453 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Remove and replace rotted window trims, sills, and molding in-kind, repair window sills and lintels as needed, remove and replace rotted wood panels in-kind. Repaint all wooden areas to match existing color. Repaint window sills and lintels to match existing color.
APP # 26.0964 SE 527 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Restore tripartite arched windows at mansard roof matching previously existing dimensions and conditions.
APP # 26.0891 SE 530 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: Replace two non-original windows with new.
APP # 26.0901 SE 133 PEMBROKE STREET: At front elevation remove and replace two, non-original 2/2 bowed windows and replace with two, 2/2 bowed wood windows.
APP # 26.0899 SE 46 RUTLAND SQUARE: At front, remove and replace three non-original windows with three 2/2 aluminum windows.
APP # 26.0968 SE 72 RUTLAND STREET: Remove and replace two existing non-original wood windows and replace with aluminum two-over-two windows.
APP # 26.0967 SE 609 TREMONT STREET: Install aluminum gutter and downspout that is to be of matte finish and dark bronze color, replacing shingle roofing.
APP # 26.0897 SE 631 TREMONT STREET: Remove and replace trim around shop front in kind. Remove and replace trim around front door in kind. Paint in kind. Paint front steps in kind.
APP # 26.0934 SE 15 WALTHAM STREET Re-brand (6) existing awnings illuminating “Beacon Bank.”
APP # 26.0888 SE 7 WARREN AVENUE: Emergency repair – Cut out precast stone mortar joints and repoint – mortar to closely match existing color, cut out masonry mortar joints and repoint – mortar to closely match existing color, remove two courses of brick at base of masonry wall and install new brick to closely match existing, repair existing windows by replacing window perimeter sealants.
APP # 26.0957 SE 143 WEST BROOKLINE STREET: Replace all existing windows at the apartment #204 in kind, at their existing location.
APP # 26.0963 SE 205 WEST NEWTON STREET: At front, replace three non-original windows with 2/2 wood windows.
APP # 26.0982 SE 92 WEST SPRINGFIELD STREET: Strip exterior wood window casing in-kind.
APP # 26.0985 SE 94 WORCESTER STREET: Emergency repair of collapsed bluestone. Work to be done in kind. Bluestone slab will be replaced, interior supporting brick will be replaced, new brick pavers will be installed around the bluestone slab - all to match existing.
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