56 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 56 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property Type	Hotel-Resort
Details	6,854 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size	0.092 acres (3,990 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$6,800,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$81,333 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`CBOS W:05 P:00974 S:000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`CBOS W:05 P:00974 S:000`

Interior

Units	4 Units
Stories	4 Stories
Building Area	6,854 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	8,068 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1899
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	3,990 sqft (0.092 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	56 BERKELEY ST
City	BOSTON
State	MA
Zip	02116-6215
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Hotel-Resort
Local Zoning Code	C
Legal Subdivision	PLAN 2107-A
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Township / Civil Division	BOSTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	70301

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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 April 14, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	516 WESTERN AVE, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-1017
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 29, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 8, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 8, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BK
Mar 2, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Mar 24, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKLAND TR
Mar 7, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKLAND TR
Mar 7, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKLAND TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 14, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	59261 / 94
Transfer Doc	59261-94
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	60097-305
Date	Aug 29, 2018
Book Page	60097/305
Instrument	77223

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	60393-36
Date	Nov 8, 2018
Book Page	60393/36
Instrument	98058

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Document Number	0000888741
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1200 SOLDIERS FIELD RD #102 BOSTON MA 021341004, 102, BOSTON, MA 02134-1004

Mortgage

Document Number	0000888741
Date	Nov 8, 2018
Instrument	888741

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2018
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Document Number	59261-94
Book / Page	059261 / 000094
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2018
Instrument	129
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$31,008.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1200 SOLDIERS FIELD RD #102 BOSTON MA 021341004, 102, BOSTON, MA 02134-1004

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Document Number	0000868236
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

Mortgage

Document Number	0000868236
Date	Mar 24, 2017
Instrument	868236

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TR

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Document Number	57647-256
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

Mortgage

Document Number	57647-256
Date	Mar 8, 2017
Book Page	057647/000256
Instrument	20273

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TR

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	56 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6215
Document Number	57647-230
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2017
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

Mortgage

Document Number	57647-230
Date	Mar 8, 2017
Book Page	057647/000230
Instrument	20270

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TR

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Suffolk County
Municipality	Boston City
Unified School District	Boston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$81,333.00 (+2.73%)	$3,133,000 (-) Land $841,900 Building $2,291,100
2024	$79,171.00 (+2.39%)	$3,133,000 (-) Land $841,900 Building $2,291,100
2023	$77,322.00	$3,133,000 Land $841,900 Building $2,291,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Provider	Max 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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