40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details76,077 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.298 acres (12,996 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$17,275,000 (Apr 2014)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Mortgage
Nov 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCBOS W:05 P:00865 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCBOS W:05 P:00865 S:000

Interior

Units208 Units
Stories8 Stories
Building Area76,077 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeConcrete
Lot Area12,996 sqft (0.298 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 BERKELEY ST
CityBOSTON
StateMA
Zip02116-6316
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeRC
Legal SubdivisionLAND 40 BERKELEY STREET
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract70301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South End District (Boundary Increase II)
listed 2025 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 73000324

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1200 SOLDIERS FIELD RD, 102, ALLSTON, MA 02134-1021
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 29, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page52833 / 87
Transfer Doc52833-87
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Property Address40 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6316
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number57926-177
DateMay 12, 2017
Book Page57926/177
Instrument40730
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Property Address40 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6316
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number60393-19
DateNov 8, 2018
Book Page60393/19
Instrument98057
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed Value
2025$23,195,900 (-26.92%) Land $7,527,800 Building $15,668,100
2024$31,738,700 (-) Land $7,527,800 Building $24,210,900
2023$31,738,700 Land $7,527,800 Building $24,210,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 733 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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