Rent increases at William Street and Grafton Street properties
Summary
The board approved rent hikes at 76 William St and 22 South Grafton St, and tabled 72 William St pending a city rent audit. Tenants at these buildings will see changes in allowed rent levels.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approved increases range from about $75 to $151 per unit at 76 William St and roughly $522 to $530 at 22 Grafton St.
The property owners gain approved rent increases; tenants at 72 William St benefit from the audit before any increase.
Tenants at the approved buildings face higher rents; a tenant at 22 Grafton St objected to the increase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Rent Board - Aug 19, 2026
The board approved rent hikes at 76 William St and 22 South Grafton St, and tabled 72 William St pending a city rent audit. Tenants at these buildings will see changes in allowed rent levels.
Rent Board - Jun 24, 2026
Landlord Wilbur Cheever sought increases across six units at two buildings. The board dug into his owner-performed labor and old base rents, found unit 1 at 72 William St. had been kept exceptionally low, and tabled both applications for validated numbers and banked-rent figures.
Related development
72 William St rent increase
Tenants at 76 William St should watch for a future hearing on the proposed increases.
963 Washington Ave rent increase
Tenants in the four units will see the application proceed toward a merits hearing.
22 South Grafton St Rent Increase
Tenants in both units face roughly $522 to $530 in added rent, over the objection of one tenant.
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