Addition to historic 1873 house at 100 North Street
Summary
Owners of a contributing 1873 Italianate house in the Munjoy Hill Historic District want to build a garage, in-law suite, and apartment behind their home to support retirement and multigenerational living. The board found the design respects the historic streetscape while adding housing flexibility.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The apartment would create rental income for the owners' retirement; no cost figures were disclosed.
The Connolly/Doherty family gains space for aging parents, adult children, and rental income, plus a new accessory dwelling unit in the neighborhood.
Neighbors at 96 North Street raised concerns about size, roofline, and view impacts, though those fall outside the board's review standards.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
32 Thomas Street Alterations
Alterations to another property under historic review; details on scope were not included in the materials provided.
100 North Street Addition
The historic facade and streetscape stay intact, and the neighborhood gains an accessory apartment in a district where such rear structures are an established pattern.
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