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Demo Permit Application Filed for Avalon Brighton Site An application has been submitted to the BLC to demolish the existing structures at 139-149 Washington Street in Brighton. The demo would make way for the approved Avalon Brighton multi-family development. Approved in March 2019, the project is set to include 2 buildings, one to offer 180 apartments, the 2nd to feature 48 condos. Resident amenities would include roof decks in both buildings and a central courtyard. 

CO Issued for 1st Units Within South End Luxury Apt Development A temp. certificate of occupancy has been issued for the first group of units within The Smith South End. The luxury apartment tower offers a range of studios through three-bedrooms. Amenities on-site include a rooftop pool and lounge, media and billiards room, co-working space, plus a fitness center with yoga and meditation studios.

Interior Finishing Ongoing for Alyx at EchelonSeaport With the first condo building, 133 Seaport, open and construction wrapping up for the 2nd group of condos at 135 Seaport, interior finishing is also ongoing for Alyx, the apartment tower within EchelonSeaport. Alyx will feature 270 modern apartments, ranging from studios through 3 bedrooms. Units will offer Italian cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops, extra-large windows, and many will feature balconies or outdoor terraces. First move-ins are expected before the end of this year.  

$9.5M Plumbing Permit Pulled for One Congress American Plumbing & Heating has pulled a permit valued at $ 9,524,522.00 for the plumbing work at One Congress. The upcoming 600-foot tower will feature 1 million square feet of office space along with 11,000 square feet of retail. Planned amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, secure bike room, conference centers, and rooftop.

Three Buildings Under Review for Revere Side of Suffolk Downs Site HYM has submitted plans for three additional buildings, 2 mixed-use, and 1 hotel, on the Revere side of Suffolk Downs. These submissions come on the heels of approval for building R-1 a 57,000 square foot office/retail/restaurant building. Check out full details on each building below. Building R-3 The proposed mixed-use R-3 Building, designed by PCA, would range in height from 8 to 15 stories. This building would feature approximately 335,000 square feet of residential space, comprised of a mix of micro, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The first floor of the building will consist of residential lobby spaces, retail and restaurant uses, approximately 32,000 square feet. The first three floors of the building would offer 191 parking spaces, as well as 7 additional tandem-parking spaces.  Building R-9 This proposed 8-story mixed-use building designed by Icon Architecture would sit on a 3.1-acre lot. This building has been designed to gradually transition the scale of the project from the low-rise R-1 Building to the taller structures proposed in the central portion of the Revere property. The R-9 Building will include approximately 328,000 square feet of residential space comprised of a mix of micro, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The first floor of the building would feature around 29,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.  A first-floor parking garage would include 190 spaces.  Building R-2 Designed by Procon, plans for Building R-2 call for a 6-story hotel building with first-floor retail space. The 77,000 square foot hotel would feature 159 rooms and include a restaurant/bar area with an outdoor terrace on the 5th level.

Foundation & Garage Work Continues for Cambridge Crossing Residential Tower Below grade construction continues on Cambridge Crossing's Parcel I in preparation for the first residential building within the development. The building is set to feature nearly 500 residential units along with 3 levels of below-grade parking. The project will also feature ground-floor retail, ample bike storage, and indoor and outdoor amenity space including a pool deck and large common greenspace.

Site Plan Approved for First Building at Suffolk Downs Revere has approved the site plan for the first building within the Suffolk Downs Redevelopment. Building "R-1" will include around 57,000 square feet of commercial space, office, retail/restaurant, and a multipurpose meeting space. A large, curved roof will cover the three-story building and distinguish the building as a place for new ideas and collaboration. On the southern side of the building, a series of steps leading up to a second-story terrace will overlook Beachmont plaza.   

Permit Pulled for Additional Demo at Gov. Center Garage A permit has been pulled for the removal of the roof and tenth and eleventh-floor office space at the Government Center Garage. Elsewhere on the development site, foundation construction is progressing for One Congress. One Congress will offer 1 million square feet of office space of which State Street will occupy over half. The 600-foot tall tower will offer amenities including a fitness center, bike room, conference centers, and rooftop terrace. One Congress is expected to be open in 2023. Photo: Bulfinch Crossing    

Revere Grants Site Plan Approval for Phase 1-R of Suffolk Downs: Roadway and Infrastructure Improvements Revere has approved the site plan for the roadway and infrastructure improvements for the Suffolk Downs redevelopment. The work will consist of the construction of a roadway network, utilities, and a stormwater management system for the expected 16.2M square-foot development. As part of the five-phase project, the first phase is also expected to contain 1,870 residential units, 540,000 square feet of office/lab space, 175,000 square feet of retail, 260 hotel rooms, and 2,032 parking spaces. Construction on phase 1 is expected to last through 2024 with the full project build-out going through 2040.  

Interior Finishing Continues for The Smith: Now Leasing for Late Summer Move-In Interior finishing continues for The Smith in the South End with leasing underway for an expected move in later this summer. Units are currently ranging in price from $2825 per month for 470 square feet studios through around $6600 for a 1,328 square foot three beds. Many units at The Smith will feature private balconies, industrial-chic warehouse windows, and moveable kitchen islands.

Additional $3.5M Permit Pulled for Newbury Hotel Renovations Columbia Construction has pulled an additional permit for the renovations to The Newbury, Boston (formerly the Taj Hotel). This new permit, valued at $3.5M, calls for the interior fit-out of the 17th & 18th floors including a new commercial kitchen. The updated hotel will include The Rooftop, an elegant dining experience featuring sweeping views of the Back Bay. Construction for The Newbury, Boston is expected to wrap up before the end of the year.

Final Touches Underway for The Sudbury: Leasing Kicks off This Summer With leasing to kick off this summer, finishing touches are underway for The Sudbury. The 45-story tower is the first building within the nearly 3 million square foot Bulfinch Crossing development. The Sudbury will offer luxurious homes for both renters and buyers with 368 apartments & 55 condos. The condos will range in size from 1738 to 2766 square feet, with just 5 homes per floor. Condo residents will also have access to an exclusive rooftop garden on the 48th floor. Other amenities, accessible for all residents will include a resort-style pool deck with lounge areas, a wrap-around 32nd floor Sky Deck with fire pits, and a Sky Lounge.