72 Burbank St. in Boston's Fenway neighborhood contains microunits under a city pilot program. Image courtesy of Forest Properties Management Inc.
The Boston Planning & Development Agency board of directors approved residential development projects in Chinatown, East Boston, Fenway, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and a commercial project in East Boston at its February meeting last week. In total, the residential projects will create 472 residential units, including 111 income-restricted units and 32 “compact living” micro-units.
41 LaGrange St., Chinatown
Units: 126 rental units, including 65 income-restricted units priced for renters making below 70 percent of area median income (AMI).
Size: 19 stories and 93,612 square feet on a 8,500-square-foot lot.
Developer: Archdiocese of Boston.
The project is expected to create approximately 54 studios, 18 one-bedroom and 54 two-bedroom units, along with management offices, amenity spaces, laundry facilities and one indoor bike storage rack per unit. The project will bring public realm improvements to the surrounding streetscape, including a widened sidewalk and exterior lighting.
10 Taber St., Roxbury
Units: 1,830 square feet of retail space and 45 homeownership units, including six income-restricted units.
Size: 6 stories and 46,239 square feet on a 9,146 square-foot lot
Developer: Klaus Kimel
Located in Roxbury’s Dudley Square neighborhood, the project will also include 10 off-street parking spaces and on-site bicycle storage spaces. The project is transit-oriented, located within 200 feet of MBTA Silver Line and bus service at Dudley Station. The project will reconstruct the sidewalks along Taber Street from Harrison Avenue to Warren Street, and repave Taber Street from the intersection of Warren Street to the intersection of Harrison Avenue. In addition, the project will work with the Dudley Square Neighborhood Association to incorporate a public art display. The final location and scope of the public art display will be determined in consultation with community stakeholders including the local neighborhood or civic association and other applicable city departments and agencies.
144 Addison St., East Boston
Units: 230 rental units, including 30 income-restricted units.
Size: 4 stories and 215,565 square feet on a 143,139 square-foot lot.
Developer: Redgate and North River Co.
The project will transform a surface parking lot into a two-building complex with a central amenity space. The project is located within walking distance to both the Wood Island and Orient Heights MBTA Blue Line stations. The project will consist of two buildings connected by a central amenity space. The project will install a raised crosswalk at the corner of Addison and Saratoga streets to enhance pedestrian safety and visibility. In addition, the project will install a new Blue Bikes Station.
101 Condor St., East Boston
Units: 39,000 square feet of retail space and 18 residential units, including two income-restricted units.
Size: 4 stories and 20,453 square feet on a 8,650 square-foot lot.
Developer: 101 Condor Street LLC
Located in East Boston’s Eagle Hill neighborhood, the project will have one one-bedroom unit and 17-two bedroom units. There will be bicycle storage and trash and recycling facilities, located in the enclosed garage, and a common roof deck. The project will contribute $20,000 to the city of Boston’s Parks Department to invest in Eagle Hill’s Prescott Park.
9 Chelsea St., East Boston
Units: 39,000 square feet of retail space.
Size: 3 stories and 39,679 square feet on a 18,795 square-foot lot.
Developer: Linear Retail Properties
Located at the intersection of Chelsea and Maverick streets in East Boston, the project will have five off-street parking spaces and a loading area. The proposed building will include approximately 13,000 square feet of retail /commercial space on each of its three levels. The project site is located within a short walk of Maverick Station on the MBTA Blue Line. The project will improve pedestrian access with new sidewalks and the installation of new lighting.
72 Burbank St., the Fenway
Units: 32 rental “compact living” units, including four income-restricted units.
Size: 6 stories and 20,605 square feet on a 3,575 square-foot lot.
Developer: Forest Properties Management Inc.
The project is compliant with the city of Boston’s Compact Living Policy Pilot Program, which creates clear guidelines for new residential units that are smaller in size than typical units. In addition, the project will contribute $10,000 to the city of Boston’s Parks Department to invest in Fenway’s Symphony Park.
50 Stedman St., Jamaica Plain
Units: 21 rental units, including four income-restricted units.
Size: 3 stories and 24,000 square feet on a 14,344 square-foot lot.
Developer: Helm Investment LLC
The project will consist of six one-bedroom units and 15 two-bedroom units, with below-grade parking. The project will bring public realm improvements to the surrounding area, including new sidewalks and crosswalks.
