Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 293,736 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.95 acres (84,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ALLS W:21 P:00477 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ALLS W:21 P:00477 S:000 |
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| Units | 305 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 293,736 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 352,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 84,958 sqft (1.95 acres) |
| Street Address | 1079 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-1016 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 805 |
1079 Commonwealth Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BRIGHTON AVE, ALLSTON, MA 02134-2301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0065560-29 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1079 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-1016 |
| Document Number | 0065560-29 |
| Book / Page | 65560 / 29 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 59465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 BRIGHTON AVE, BOSTON, MA 02134-2301 |
| Document Number | 0065560-37 |
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| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65560/37 |
| Instrument | 59467 |
| Name | VOYA INV MGMT LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,122,100 (-1.58%) Land $24,224,200 Building $52,897,900 |
| 2024 | $78,358,400 Land $24,224,200 Building $54,134,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1079 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1079 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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