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What Are You Allowed to Build at 53 S Fairview St, Boston, MA, 02131?

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 1,052 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. 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. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

2005524000

Property Type

Two Family

Zone

Art26_S0

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

4,842 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,403 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,403 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,403 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,403 sq ft

Estimated

29.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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