Community Real Estate

Zoning Relief for 3-5 Quincy Court Addition Opposed by Residents Association

A proposal to renovate and add additional living space to 3-5 Quincy Court has been one of the most contentious requests for zoning relief in the neighborhood. It didn’t get any better at the recent North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) voted to deny a previous plan for a fourth story addition in Read More…

Event Notices

July 13th Council Agenda: Bike / Cycle Track, Outdoor Concerts at Lovejoy, Snow Hill and Wiget St. Zoning

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, July 13, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.  Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.  Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.  Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.  Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Kenny b. Public Safety Committee:  Sean Hennessey c. Greenway Committee: Read More…

Real Estate

Prince St. Renovation Needs Zoning Relief

Damian Szary presented at the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee meeting to describe the zoning variance he is seeking for 112 Prince Street. Szary, a former North End resident, recently bought the building from long-term owners and plans to live in the top unit. The other units will be sold as condos or rented Read More…

Real Estate

Hull Street Renovation Needs Zoning Relief

Peter McGinnis is seeking a variance to change the legal zoning from 5 to 8 units at 16 Hull Street. The plans were presented to the zoning committee of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association on October 28, 2009. McGinnis purchased the building in July 2009 and will be renovating the inside, without changing the exterior Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Real Estate

NEWNC Goes to the Movies, Hears Fortunes & Zoning Issues

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on several community issues at its September 14th meeting. See NEWNCBoston.org for the detailed minutes. Here is a summary: Movie Filming in the North End – Three movie companies presented their plans to the council regarding the use and impact of North End streets over the next few Read More…

Real Estate

105 Prince Street Headhouse Needs Zoning Relief

The condominium assocation at 105 Prince Street presented at NEWRA’s ZLC (North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing & Construction) committee meeting looking for support to modify the headhouse on the roof of their building. The headhouse and surrounding roof design is nearly 100 years old and is causing water infiltration due to drainage problems. In Read More…

Real Estate

5 N. Hudson St Applies for Deck Zoning Relief

Chad Wolfson of 5 N. Hudson St in the North End filed for zoning relief to construct a raised deck at the rear of the residential building’s first-floor unit where he lives with his wife and 2 children. At NEWRA’s ZLC committee meeting, Wolfson indicated that he has the approval of all abutters including the Read More…