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What Are You Allowed to Build at 39 Oak St, Boston, MA, 02111?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,250 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 3,254 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0305456000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Art43_RESIDENTIAL CHINATOWN

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

1,387 sq ft

Gross Building Area

3,454 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,297 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,140 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,140 sq ft

Estimated

82.1%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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