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What Are You Allowed to Build at 272 Friend St, Boston, MA, 02114?

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 Not Allowed
This lot does not meet the requirements for an Internal ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 18,830 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area Illegal, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 15,952 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 272 Friend St, Boston, MA, 02114

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0301653000

Property Type

Retail/Wholesale/Service

Zone

Art46_GENERAL AREA

Year Built

1899

Lot Size

3,138 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,878 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,878 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,878 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,878 sq ft

Estimated
91.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 272 Friend St, Boston, MA, 02114?

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 Not Allowed
This lot does not meet the requirements for an Internal ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 18,830 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area Illegal, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 15,952 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 272 Friend St, Boston, MA, 02114

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0301653000

Property Type

Retail/Wholesale/Service

Zone

Art46_GENERAL AREA

Year Built

1899

Lot Size

3,138 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,878 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,878 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,878 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,878 sq ft

Estimated
91.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.