The town's Preservation Commission and staff review full and partial demolition of buildings in Brookline. If a building is deemed to have historic merit, the Preservation Commission may impose a stay of demolition for 12 months, or 18 months for properties listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The demolition delay period allows the town and the owner to discuss alternatives to demolition of the building.
Please check that Massachusetts Historical Commission's online database, MACRIS, or contact preservation staff to determine if a property is listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
View the demolition application (PDF).
View the diagrams that illustrate common situations in partial demolition cases. As other situations arise they will be addressed by staff and the Commission Chair.
Demolition case reports are available on the Town Calendar.