The New Residential Conversion Thread

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“The original 2016 Approval consisted of five (5) levels of commercial office space with ground level retail and fitness space on the lower levels, with an on-site garage containing 18 parking spaces. In early 2021, the project underwent an NPC due to The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on CIEE’s (Council on International Educational Exchange) operations. CIEE partnered with the established life-science venture of Genesis and Phase 3 Real Estate Partners to repurpose the Approved Project with a similar commercial use and resulting employment opportunities.

The current 2026 NPC seeks approval to convert the floors two through four of the existing building from approved office use to multifamily residential use, while retaining the active ground-floor and basement fitness center, as well as the limited office space on the fifth floor. Most notably, the proposed conversion will create twenty-four residential units specifically for participants in CIEE’s international internship programs.

The 2026 NPC contemplates interior modifications with no significant changes to the building’s exterior appearance, height, or footprint.”

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Justbuildit said:
Fine, but F this guy and what he's let happen to the Tannery building across the street (see: https://www.universalhub.com/2026/controversial-boylston-street-landlord-wants-convert-office-space)

Might have to write into the public comments and be supportive but urge the city to actually use the leverage they have and not approved this project until something happens with the massive eyesore on one of the most important blocks in the city.
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There’s a big tarp up and workers on the roof starting to dismantle things this morning (RE: Tannery eyesore)
 
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If there were an HGTV show of people buying handsome but underused pre-war downtown office / warehouse buildings and converting them to residential I would watch the shit out of that show.
 
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“The Proponent seeks to renovate and convert approximately 64,428 gross square feet (“GSF”) of interior space within its existing 14-story commercial office building at the Project Site, by changing the legal use and occupancy from commercial office to residential multifamily housing of approximately 59,943 GSF on floors two (2) through fourteen (14) (the “Project”). The Project includes an interior renovation and conversion only, with no expansion to the existing building’s footprint, GSF or exterior conditions. Its existing ground floor commercial uses will also remain in place. As part of the City’s Downtown Office to Residential Conversion Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”), the Project will create up to seventy-five (75) rental housing units, with up to 17% designated as income-restricted in compliance with the Pilot Program. Details on the proposed Project, its site and architectural plans are included in this Application”

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