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What Are You Allowed to Build at 85 Brainerd Rd Apt 506, Boston, MA, 02134?

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 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

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

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

2101515114

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Art51_MFR-1

Year Built

1986

Lot Size

58,461 sq ft

Gross Building Area

30,942 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

15,961 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

980 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

30,942 sq ft

Estimated

52.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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