951-959A Dorchester Avenue
Update
09/27/17
Six-story mixed-use development proposed at site of Savin Hill market and bar
Cornerstone Real Estate has revealed preliminary plans to construct a six-story mixed-use building at 951-959A Dorchester Avenue, a 0.27-acre parcel in Dorchester’s Savin Hill neighborhood on which stand two single-story retail buildings home to the Dorchester Market and Tom English bar. Cornerstone’s initial proposal calls for 40 condominium residences, including 20 studios, 14 one-bedrooms, and 6 two-bedrooms, with two ground-floor retail spaces and 22 underground parking spaces. Cornerstone currently favors condominiums to rental units, but is open to rentals based on local feedback. Cornerstone acquired 951-959A Dorchester Avenue in August 2017 for $3 million in cash.
Cornerstone intends to construct a new home for Dorchester Market on the proposed building’s ground floor, and potentially expand the market to include a cafe. The Tom English bar would be replaced by a casual dining option. The proposed project will need to receive approval from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in order to move forward with construction.
