Back Bay Architectural Commission
The Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5 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 # 165 700 0567. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.
Discussion Topics
- Ratification of 9-9-2026 Hearing Minutes
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Design Review
APP # 27.0349 BB 25-27 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front garden replace existing Norway Maple tree with a Swamp White Oak tree.
APP # 27.0059 BB 115 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At front facade extend border garden area and install granite pavers at walkway.
APP # 27.0286 BB 216 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear Mansard roof replace skylight with dormer.
APP # 27.0222 BB 414 BEACON STREET:
Proposed Work: At rear garage install roof deck with access hatch, replace six windows, and replace garage door.
APP # 27.0061 BB 176 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
Proposed Work: At uppermost roof install deck, access hatch and replace existing skylights.
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Administrative Review/Approval
APP # 27.0380 BB 9 ARLINGTON STREET: At front facade replace four fifth-story non-historic one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0310 BB 140 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0166 BB 157 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0369 BB 169 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace two fifth-story non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0249 BB 226 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace deteriorated garage door with wood door.
APP # 27.0219 BB 227 BEACON STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0265 BB 259 BEACON STREET: Replace eleven windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0300 BB 273 BEACON STREET: At roof repair and repoint chimney.
APP # 27.0211 BB 274 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace four, eighth-story eight-over-eight wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0190 BB 293 BEACON STREET: At front facade replace three, third-story curved wood windows with one-over-one curved wood windows.
APP # 27.0304 BB 333 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation repoint masonry and remove and reset pavers for waterproofing.
APP # 27.0225 BB 456 BEACON STREET: At rear patio install brick pavers and rebuild deteriorated section of retaining wall.
APP # 27.0156 BB 520 BEACON STREET: At rear elevation replace wood window trim in-kind.
APP # 27.0361 BB 437 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade patio area remove deteriorated concrete, waterproof area over vault and install granite pavers.
APP # 27.0257 BB 565 BOYLSTON STREET: At front facade replace five, fifth-story wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0360 BB 645 BOYLSTON STREET: Repair and repoint masonry at entry.
APP # 27.0365 BB 230 CLARENDON STREET: Replace storefront entry door and deteriorated wood panels in-kind.
APP # 27.0351 BB 3 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade replace two first-story one-over-one wood windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0291 BB 36 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At rear elevation replace existing deck in-kind.
APP # 27.0290 BB 126 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace rubber membrane roofing in-kind.
APP # 27.0347 BB 148 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At roof replace deteriorated chimney pot.
APP # 27.0308 BB 215 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade entry replace existing intercom.
APP # 27.0193 BB 220 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Replace twelve windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0382 BB 311 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade paint entry door and sidelights black.
APP # 27.0258 BB 333 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: At front facade remove and rebuild section of sidewalk to waterproof underground vault.
APP # 27.0267 BB 312-314 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation repair and repaint window trim and repoint masonry.
APP # 27.0196 BB 314 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation restore window and bricked-in opening.
APP # 27.0196 BB 314 DARTMOUTH STREET: At rear elevation restore window and bricked-in opening.
APP # 27.0401 BB 25 EXETER STREET: At front facade clean masonry at walls, entrance, steps and sidewalk.
APP # 27.0275 BB 11 HEREFORD STREET: Replace forty-one non-historic windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0203 BB 15 HEREFORD STREET: At roof install exhaust vent.
APP # 27.0230 BB 28 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0330 BB 104 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace five first-story windows with historically appropriate wood windows.
APP # 27.0255 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Repoint and repair masonry, and repair front entry steps.
APP # 27.0217 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0307 BB 182 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Repoint and repair masonry, repaint wood trim and metal railings, reset bricks at sidewalk, replace copper downspout in-kind, replace deteriorated roof slate in-kind, replace rubber membrane roof in-kind.
APP # 27.0218 BB 193 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0260 BB 228 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation repair existing fire escape.
APP # 27.0288 BB 347 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At roof replace rubber membrane roof and existing deck in-kind.
APP # 27.0202 BB 365 MARLBOROUGH STREET: At rear elevation replace four non-historic one-over-one aluminum windows with wood one-over-one windows.
APP # 27.0268 BB 370 MARLBOROUGH STREET: Replace three lower-level windows in-kind.
APP # 27.0272 BB 81 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace deteriorated entry steps in-kind.
APP # 27.0295 BB 141 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace wall sign.
APP # 27.0348 BB 154 NEWBURY STREET: At rear elevation repoint masonry and replace deteriorated wood trim in-kind.
APP # 27.0209 BB 171 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install window sign and flag at existing flag pole.
APP # 27.0259 BB 209 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing awning.
APP # 27.0253 BB 218 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install wall sign at lower level retail space.
APP # 27.0266 BB 220 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade rebuild steps to lower level retail space.
APP # 27.0214 BB 235 NEWBURY STREET: Replace roof slate and copper gutter in-kind.
APP # 27.0296 BB 254 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade install blade sign on existing bracket.
APP # 27.0269 BB 268 NEWBURY STREET: At front facade replace existing wall sign.
- Staff Updates
- Projected Adjournment - 7pm
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Contact:Joseph Cornish
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Neighborhoods:Back BayDowntown
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Posted:10/30/2026 - 2:40PM
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