2147 Washington Street

2147 Washington Street

Boston, MA

Kaplan Construction recently completed the construction of 2147 Washington Street, a 99,831 SF six-story mixed-use building in Roxbury, Mass. With a focus on artists and the creative sector, 2147 Washington represents a significant contribution to the ongoing revitalization of Roxbury’s Nubian Square.

Built on the site of a former surface parking lot, the development includes 62 income-restricted rental apartments and 12 for-sale condominiums. Half of the rental units and eight of the for-sale units are designated for artists and individuals engaged in the creative economy. In addition to housing, the first floor features approximately 8,600 SF of community-facing space, including a gallery-style lobby, dance studio, bakery/café, classrooms, and flexible studio space for local artists. A second-floor community room offers additional gathering space for residents, while a below-grade parking garage provides 31 spaces and includes infrastructure for future EV charging stations.

During construction, several unforeseen soil conditions complicated the project. The site, formerly home to a hotel that was destroyed by fire and subsequently demolished, contained contaminated soil that required remediation before building could begin. In addition, abandoned MBTA footings encroaching into the site called for a more precise and less invasive earth retention system. Kaplan opted for vacuum excavation and drilled piles instead of traditional driven piles to minimize impact.

2147 Washington was constructed to meet PHIUS (Passive House Institute US) standards under the City of Boston’s Zero Net Energy ordinance is expected to achieve LEED® Silver certification.