The Architectural Team

Gas & Plumbing Permits Pulled for 125 Sumner St in East Boston The permits for gas and plumbing install have been pulled for the 2 building project at 125 Sumner Street in East Boston. One building on the site will contain 22 affordable rental apartment residences, and the other will contain 30 mixed-income condos. Apartments will include 3 and 4-bedrooms, and condominiums will include studio, one-, two- and three bedrooms. 14 condominiums will be designated affordable.

Major Demo Now Underway at Raffles Site While interior demo has ongoing for a few months as reported here on BLDUP major demolition is now underway at the Raffles Boston site in Back Bay. The upcoming 33-story tower will feature 146 luxurious condominium residences atop 147 five-star hotel rooms. The flagship North American property will also offer six distinct food and beverage venues, a state-of-the-art Raffles Spa with a 20-meter indoor pool and fitness club, a rooftop garden terrace and lounge, and impressive meeting and pre-function space.

Interior Finishing Underway for Chestnut Place in Quincy Interior finishing is underway at Quincy's tallest tower, Chestnut Place. The Quincy center development will feature 124 luxury apartments over 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Units will range in size from studios through two-bedrooms, with some units featuring 12-foot ceiling heights. A public park will also be located on the project site. 

Site & Foundation Work Ongoing for 125 Sumner Street in East Boston Site and foundation work is ongoing for the upcoming 2 building project at 125 Sumner Street in East Boston. One building within the development will contain approximately 22 affordable rental apartments, and the other will contain 30 mixed-income condos. Apartments will include 3 and 4-bedrooms, and condominiums will include studio, one-, two- and three bedrooms. A 1,040 square foot public Community Room facing Boston Harbor connected to an outdoor patio with sweeping harbor and downtown skyline views will be located in the apartment building. 

Building Permit Pulled for Alta Xmbly A building permit has been pulled for Alta Xmbly. The project will feature a new 8-story building with 329 apartments and just over 10,000 square feet of retail space. The project will also include a parking garage for 188 resident vehicles.

Certificate of Occupancy Issued for The Residences at Brighton Marine A certificate of occupancy has been issued for the residences at Brighton Marine at 1465 Commonwealth Ave. The building offers 100 apartments, ranging in size from studios through three-bedrooms, offering open-concept floorplans and modern finishes. All units at Brighton Marine will be leased with a preference for veterans with 11 units reserved for formerly homeless veterans.

LOI Filed for 600+ Units at 75 Morrissey Blvd A letter of intent has been filed by Center Court Mass for two-residential towers at 75 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The towers would be 15 & 17 stories tall and include up to 608 residential units. The developer also owns the neighboring Star Market parcel and the Beasley Media Group building with plans for additional phases of development to include over 1,000 housing units along with retail and parking.

Demo of Boston Common Hotel & Conference Center Ongoing to Make Way for Raffles Boston Demo of the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center in Back Bay is ongoing to make way for Raffles Boston. The upcoming 33 story tower will feature 146 luxury condos on the upper floors with a 154 room hotel below. Amenities for guests and residents will include five distinct food and beverage venues, a state-of-the-art Raffles Spa with a 20-meter indoor pool, a stunning rooftop garden terrace and lounge, and expansive meeting and pre-function space. The project is expected to be completed in 2022. 

Certificate of Occupancy Issued for A.O. Flats A certificate of occupancy has been issued for the A.O. Flats just steps from Forest Hills. The mixed-income community includes 78 apartments ranging in size from studios through 2 bedrooms. Amenities on-site include 2 community rooms, a pocket park, and a fitness center. 

154 Terrace St. in Mission Hill Approved The BPDA has approved the 64 unit condo project at 154 Terrace Street in Mission Hill. The 6-story building will feature a mix of 32 one-bedroom units, 24 one-bedroom plus den units, and 5 two-bedroom units. Units will range in size from approximately 695 square feet to 946 square feet. 27 parking spaces will also be included on-site.  

Permit Pulled for Fire Alarm Install at 100 Shawmut With structural steel framing rapidly rising, a permit has been pulled for fire alarm install at 100 Shawmut in the South End. The 13-story tower will feature 138 luxury condos along with ground floor cafe space.  As part of the project, the development team is preserving the facade of the historic & beam office building that stands on the site.     

Elan Union Market Refinanced for $72 Million The apartment complex at 122 Arsenal Street has been refinanced by Greystar for $72 million via Northwestern Mutual. Elan Union Market is a mixed-use development including 282 residential units and 10,600 square feet of retail space in Watertown.  The building features a resident gaming lounge, resort-style pool, fitness center, and bicycle storage and repair room.  The project also includes an art gallery featuring local artists.