Located between Dudley Square and Newmarket Square is the former city of Boston Steam Engine No. 12 Fire House. The building located at 407 Dudley Street was originally built in 1875, this 7,500 square foot building sat vacant for nearly 15 years until it was purchased in the Spring of 2015. Construction started in the Fall of 2015 and the building is now made up of seven residential apartments and one commercial space with units ranging in size from studio to four bedrooms. 

78 Forest Street is located directly behind 407 Dudley Street. This building sat vacant for nearly 15 years until it was purchased in the Spring of 2015. Construction began in the Fall of 2015 and the 2 luxury residential condos were completed in the Summer of 2016. 

The complex now known as the Firehouse Lofts delivered in the Fall of 2016.

Designed by Vanko Studio Architects, built by Artizan General Construction, and financed by Leader Bank; a comprehensive neighborhood approval process, zoning relief and BRA design review were required.

Located along the Washington Street corridor, this once forgotten stretch of the South End lies between Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and serves as the gateway to the city’s historic Dudley Square.

Immediately met with strong support and great enthusiasm from local residents, the construction of this infill building will continue to improve the development of the neighborhood and usher in many new residents.

This new project will be comprised of thirty market rate and four affordable apartment homes. These units will range in size from studios to three bedroom and will feature spacious layouts and luxury finishes.

We are proud to announce that our East Lennox project will be one of the Boston’s first cross laminated timber constructed apartment buildings.

For more information on CLT construction, please watch the short video below.

Beginning in the Fall of 2016, D² Development began permitting a three unit, five story, 5,500 square foot condominium building with four garage spaces. All units feature direct elevator access, have at least two bedrooms with two bathrooms, high end finishes and outdoor space. Construction began in the Winter of 2020 with an anticipated delivery date of Spring, 2022.

This project was financed by Salem 5 Bank and designed by Vanko Studio Architects.

Located in Lower Roxbury’s Frederick Douglas neighborhood on the southern border of Northeastern University, this 1,400 square foot single family brick row home was purchased sight unseen at auction.

Originally configured as a two bedroom and one bathroom triplex, this unit was redeveloped into a three bedroom with study, two bath triplex.

Designed by Mattos Construction, built by Mattos Construction, and financed by Eastern Bank.

Located just ten yards from Boston Landing is Brighton’s newest and largest mixed use community. Stadia 50 began the permitting process in the Winter of 2017 and construction began on this five story 74,000 square foot condominium building in the Fall of 2018.

This completed project contains 46 residential units ranging in size from studios to three bedrooms, with 69 parking spaces, a fitness center, community room and both private and exclusive access roof decks.  

This project was financed by SalemFive Bank, designed by RCA, LLC and built by Dekon Construction.

Zoning relief and BPDA article 80 small project review were necessary.

Located in Boston’s historic North End, 55 Hull street was dilapidated row home that sat vacant for decades. This two family was ready for conversion the day it was purchased. D² Development began construction in the Spring of 2017 on two luxurious, two bedroom duplex units that feature outdoor space, European designed kitchens, and high end finishes. This project delivered in the Summer of 2018.

No zoning relief was necessary.

Located in Boston’s Newmarket Square industrial district, this 56,000 square foot brick and beam mill building sat vacant for nearly five years before being purchased by in the Winter of 2013. In addition to the mill building, the sale also included an adjacent ½ acre parking lot.

Redevelopment plans called for the creation of up to 23 individual office suites ranging in size from 500 square feet to 2,400 square feet. Construction began in the Spring of 2014 with partial delivery occurring in the Winter of 2014. The project was completed in the Fall of 2016. 

Designed by Vanko Studio Architects and financed by Digital Federal Credit Union; this project was as of right and no zoning relief was necessary.

Located along the Washington Street corridor, this once forgotten stretch of the South End lies between Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and serves as the gateway to the city’s historic Dudley Square.

Immediately met with strong support and great enthusiasm from local residents, the construction of this infill building will continue to improve the development of the neighborhood and usher in many new residents.

Beginning in the Fall of 2019, D² Development in conjunction with Boston Real Estate Collaborative commenced construction on this six story 25,000 square foot, 23 residential unit apartment building with units ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. This project is expected to deliver in the Spring of 2021. 

Financed by Needham Bank, designed by Monte French Design and built by Haycon Construction.

Zoning relief and BPDA article 80 small project review were necessary.

Located along the Washington Street corridor in the South End, this brick building consists of nearly 18,000 square feet and was redeveloped into 14 residential market rate rental units and twenty parking spaces.

Construction began in December 2014 and the units were delivered in January 2016. The project contains a mix of one to three bedroom unit tailored to fit a variety of tenants.

Financed by Needham Bank, designed by Vanko Studio Architects, and built by Haycon Construction.

The project was as of right and required no zoning variances.

D² Development was initially contracted to conduct a small gut renovation on this historic building, however due to unforeseen building conditions, this project ended up being a complete rehabilitation project.

Our project management team worked with Vanko Studio Architects and Artizan General Contraction to create luxury student housing that maximized the client’s return on investment.

Located in Lower Roxbury’s Frederick Douglas neighborhood on the border of Northeastern University’s South campus, this small (less than 1,000 square feet) single family brick row home was our first project.

This brick row home was originally configured as a two bedroom and one bath home and was in need of a complete gut renovation. After project completion, it was transformed into a three bedroom and two bath triplex.

This project was purchased in Fall of 2011 and was delivered in the Spring of 2012.

This project was designed and built by Artizan General Construction and was self financed. 

Located just outside of Oak Square on the Newton/Brighton border, this 2,550 square foot parcel of land sat vacant for decades.

Purchase in the Summer of 2015, D² Development in collaboration with BGI Home Builders, obtained approvals to create two townhouse style condos on the site. These homes ranged in size from 1,066 square feet to 1,466 square feet.

Designed by DLR Dimensions, built by BGI Homes, and financed by East Boston Savings Bank, this project was as of right and no zoning relief was necessary. This project delivered in the Summer of 2016.

Located at the footstep of Northeastern University’s South Campus and just a short walk to the Orange Line, this 8,100 square foot site was once home to Empire Insurance company. 

Beginning in the Winter of 2014, D² Development in conjunction with Boston Real Estate Collaborative began the redevelopment of this single story structure into a six story building with 16 luxury residential apartments, one commercial space and 16 off-street parking spaces. This project was completed in the Summer of 2016. 

Designed by Francke|French, built by Haycon Construction, and financed by Needham bank; this project was as of right therefore no zoning relief was necessary but BRA small project review was required.

Located at the footstep of Northeastern University’s South Campus and just a short walk to the Orange Line, this 8,100 square foot site was once home to Empire Insurance company. 

Beginning in the Spring of 2018, D² Development in conjunction with Boston Real Estate Collaborative began the redevelopment of this single story structure into a six story building with 28 luxury residential apartments. This project was completed in the Fall of 2019. 

Designed by Francke|French, built by Haycon Construction, and financed by Needham bank; this project required BPDA article 80 small project review and zoning relief. 

Located at the door step of Boston’s historic Dudley Square, this 3,700 square foot, three unit brick row house sat unoccupied for years. Purchased in the Winter of 2012, construction began in early 2013.

A full scale gut renovation was necessary to transform a building that once had a unit mix of three, one bedroom apartments into a property that now contains three condo quality apartments containing one, two bedroom flat, one, two bedroom two bath duplex, and a penthouse studio apartment with a private roof deck. This project delivered in September 2013.

Designed by Vanko Studio Architects, built by Artizan General Construction, and financed by Eastern Bank; this project was as of right and no zoning relief was necessary.

Located at the door step of Boston’s historic Dudley Square, this 3,500 square foot single family brick row house was purchased off market directly through the owner and delivered vacant. Although zoned a two family, this property had been configured as three units ranging in size from one to two bedroom.

Construction began in the Summer of 2016 and a full scale gut renovation was necessary in order to redevelop the building into three legal, condo quality apartments. Additionally, zoning relief was sought to add a single story addition to the rear of the property. This project delivered in the Fall of 2017 and the building now contains one, four bedroom two bath duplex, one two bedroom one bath apartment, and one penthouse studio with a roof deck. 

Designed by Vanko Studio Architects, built by Artizan General Construction, and financed by Cambridge Savings Bank; ZBA approval for a change of occupancy and increased FAR was necessary. 

Located at the door step of Boston’s historic Dudley Square, this 3,500 square foot single family brick row house was purchased off market directly through the owner and delivered vacant. Although zoned a single family, this property was originally configured as three units ranging in size from one to two bedroom.

Construction began in the Summer of 2014 and a full scale gut renovation was necessary in order to redevelop the building into three legal, condo quality apartments. Completed in the Summer of 2015, the building now contains one, four bedroom two bath duplex, one, two bedroom and one bath apartment, and one studio penthouse with roof deck. 

Designed by Vanko Studio Architects, built by Artizan General Construction, and financed by Eastern Bank; ZBA approval for a change of occupancy was necessary.

Located in Lower Roxbury’s Frederick Douglas neighborhood on the southern border of Northeastern University, this 1,350 square foot single family brick row house was the first “Development for Fee” project performed by D² Development.

Originally configured as a two bedroom two bath home, it was redeveloped into a four bedroom three bath triplex.

Designed by Mattos Construction, built by Mattos Construction, and financed by East Boston Savings Bank.

Located along the Washington Street corridor, this once forgotten stretch of the South End lies between Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and serves as the gateway to historic Dudley Square.

Immediately met with strong support and great enthusiasm from local residents, the redevelopment of the vacant and boarded up Suffolk Pawn Broker building continued to serve as a catalyst for several other area developments. 

In the fall of 2015, D² Development and Boston Real Estate Collaborative began developing this 12,500 square foot, four story building into a five story 14,500 square foot building containing nine residential apartments and one commercial space with units ranging in size from one to five bedrooms. This project delivered in the Fall of 2016.

Designed by Francke|French, built by Haycon Construction, and financed by Needham Bank; zoning relief and BRA design review were necessary.

Located in Lower Roxbury’s Frederick Douglas neighborhood on the southern border of Northeastern University lies 83 and 85 Windsor Street.

83 Windsor Street was a 2,200 square foot single family brick row house that had originally been configured as a four bedroom two bath triplex apartment. This unit was transformed until it was converted to a four level 5 bedroom 3 bath unit.

85 Windsor was a 2,400 square foot two family building with commercial space that sat uninhabited for decades. This unit was transformed into two duplex apartments ranging in size from two to five bedrooms. 

This project was as of right and no zoning relief was necessary.