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What Are You Allowed to Build at 601 Albany St, Boston, MA, 02118?

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 1,147 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

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 5,389 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

0801218000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Art64_EDA SOUTH

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

1,729 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,529 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,529 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,529 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,529 sq ft

Estimated

88.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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