The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal gave its approval on September 22, 2026 for a three‑story, ten‑unit rear addition to the historic Second Empire‑style building at 24 Mount Everett Street in Dorchester. The decision expands the property from its original six residential units to a total of sixteen units, adding a new wing that includes sixteen parking spaces and brings the project cost to an estimated $3.6 million.
The board’s vote came after a prior proposal for the site was withdrawn. That earlier plan called for a four‑story structure containing sixteen units but offered no parking spaces. Neighborhood opposition to the larger, parking‑free design prompted the developer to revise the scheme, incorporating a three‑story configuration and a dedicated parking allocation.
The revised addition will rise three stories above the rear of the existing building and contain ten new residential units. The development also provides sixteen parking spaces, a feature added to address concerns raised by local residents during the earlier review process. The total investment of $3.6 million is intended to fund construction of the new wing while preserving the historic character of the original Second Empire‑style structure.
Board member Diarmaid McGregor participated in the deliberations that led to the approval. The zoning board’s endorsement clears the way for the developer to move forward with the construction phase, subject to any further permits required by the city.
The project marks a significant change for the 24 Mount Everett Street property, which will see its unit count increase from six to sixteen. The addition reflects a compromise between expanding housing capacity in the Dorchester neighborhood and addressing parking concerns voiced by nearby residents.