Boston Assessor Departs as City Responds to Property Tax Lawsuit

Boston’s Commissioner of Assessing Nicholas Ariniello is departing from City Hall after 20 years as the city defends itself from a lawsuit alleging unfair treatment of some commercial property owners.

Greater Boston Apartment Leasing Slumps as Vacancies Hit 6.9 Percent

Greater Boston apartment landlords are battling twin problems: a sudden drop in demand and the lingering remnants of the post-pandemic construction boom.

Lost Opportunities for Scaling ADU Construction

Massachusetts leaders hoped for a river of new, small-scale rental units after they legalized ADUs. But local red tape is constraining that flow to a stream.

Developer Seeks to Demolish Former JP Brewery

The owner of Jamaica Plain’s former Eblana Brewery is seeking permission to demolish the 19th century structure, which has been the subject of failed redevelopment and preservation attempts in recent decades.

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