Real Estate

Lewis Wharf Developer Launches New Plan for Two Building Hotel, Sailing Center & Waterfront Park

Developer JW Capital Partners has filed a letter of intent for a new 300-room hotel project at Lewis Wharf on Boston’s North End waterfront. The proposal would include two new hotel buildings connected by a glass lobby along with a 54,000 square-foot publicly accessible park replacing the surface parking lot on Atlantic Avenue. Plans include a new Read More…

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May 26th ZLC Agenda: Quincy Court Renovation, NICO’s Restaurant, Caffe Pompeii / Splash

The Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square, North End, Boston. All are welcome to attend. Details and agenda in the following notice.

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74 Commercial Street Receives Neighborhood Council Support to Enclose Outdoor Deck

Francine and Jim Gannon of 74 Commercial Street received unanimous 8-0 support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on May 11, 2015 for their application of zoning relief to enclose an outdoor deck. As explained by in the above meeting video, the owners are attempting to resolve leaks and snow removal issues during winter. The intended enclosure will Read More…

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Monday Night! May 11th Council Agenda: Zoning Relief, Occupancy Change, Candidate Forum for Saturday’s Election!

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, May 11, 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: Read More…

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3-5 Quincy Court Renovation of Vacant Building Deferred at Neighborhood Council

The new owners 3-5 Quincy Court presented preliminary information to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) regarding a planned renovation and addition at the currently vacant 3-story building. The property is located off North Square near Ricardo’s Ristorante and V. Cirace & Son Liquors in Boston’s North End. An earlier abutters meeting raised several concerns by neighbors Read More…

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Council Gives Unanimous Support to 47 Charter Street Renovation [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NENNC) voted 9-0 in support of zoning relief for 47 Charter Street owner Anna Dibenedetto (47 Charter St Realty Trust), represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. Ms. Dibenedetto was born and raised in the North End and is married to Jose Duarte of Taranta Restaurant on Hanover Street. The property owner has applied to the Read More…

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NEWRA Supports Zoning Request at 47 Charter Street

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 13-10 in support of a zoning request by 47 Charter Street owner Anne Dibenedetto (47 Charter St Realty Trust), represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. Ms. Dibenedetto was born and raised in the North End and is married to Jose Duarte of Taranta Restaurant on Hanover Street. The property owner has Read More…

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20 Unity Court Receives Support from Residents’ Association for Addition (Video)

Dr. Edward Harlowe and Marybeth Pearlberg received a supportive vote, 16-9, from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for their zoning request at 20 Unity Court. The petitioners presented a 4.5’x12′ three-story addition that would fill a “notch” in their existing building, which is an owner-occupied single family residence. The property is adjacent to the Old Read More…

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Committee to Review Zoning Requests for 20 Unity Court, 47 Charter Street and 3-5 Quincy Court

Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications ZLC meetings are open to the public. Abutters are encouraged to attend! Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood

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Neighborhood Council Supports Renovation of 20 Unity Court [Video]

Ed Harlow & Mary Beth Pearlberg of 20 Unity Court, received the unanimous support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) in a 9-0 vote for zoning relief related to their proposed three story renovation/addition of a private single residence building. The addition to the existing structure will be filling in a “notch” of the Read More…

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Addition and Roof Deck on Battery Street Overwhelmingly Opposed by Residents’ Association [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 3-26 in opposition to zoning variances sought at 16-18 Battery Street. Owner Seth Nock was not present at the meeting and was represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The application seeks to change the legal occupancy of the existing premises from nine to ten residential units and construct Read More…

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Split Vote on 102-104 Prince Street Addition at Residents’ Association Meeting [Video]

102-104 Prince Street owner, Joyce Pedi, has filed with the Zoning Board of Appeal to construct a one story addition on both buildings with an additional change in legal occupancy at 104 Prince Street. The property is at the corner of Thacher Street in Boston’s North End. The buildings will be up to 55 feet (before mechanicals / Read More…