Accessory Dwelling Unit

[Cheng Bin Zhang]

Hi,

We have an adjacent parcel of unused land next to our duplex. We're planning to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to the existing duplex by merging the two parcels together.

Current zoning would not permit this as of right and would require variance/board of appeals.

Does anyone on the forum have experience with building ADU in the city of Boston and wouldn't mind sharing their experience? I do plan to live in the ADU after it's built. the unused land is currently a huge eye sore for the community and this ADU would provide the financial incentive to move forward with the fencing/landscaping work that's required.

Best,

Cheng