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What Are You Allowed to Build at 78 Elm St, Boston, MA, 02129?

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 1,145 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

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 2,140 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Conditional Use Permit, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 613 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

0200106010

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

Art62_NS

Year Built

1899

Lot Size

1,069 sq ft

Gross Building Area

687 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,527 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,527 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

687 sq ft

Estimated

64.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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