What the public record shows
The B branch runs in the median of Commonwealth Avenue, at street level with frequent stops, from Packards Corner west.
Everything below is a recorded finding from Groundtruth's data layers, sampled at 3 points along this corridor on Jul 16, 2026, each with its public source. These numbers move block by block: run your exact address for the full six-pillar report.
Rail noise, modeled
~51 dB
An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 1 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).
Road noise, modeled
~54 dB
An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 1 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).
An at-grade MBTA rail crossing at Beacon Park Yard is 929 ft away. Federal rule requires trains to sound their horn (~96–110 dB at 100 ft) starting 15–20 seconds before every public at-grade crossing, day and night.
Source: FRA Grade Crossing Inventory · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
MA 30 (Commonwealth Avenue), a major road (2 lanes, posted 25 mph), passes 187 ft to the NW of the sampled point. Roads of this class carry significant daytime traffic.
Source: OpenStreetMap road network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Green Line (B), a light-rail line, passes 239 ft to the NW at the surface.
Source: OpenStreetMap rail network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Harvard Avenue, a major road (2 lanes, posted 25 mph), passes 279 ft to the NE of the sampled point. Roads of this class carry significant daytime traffic.
Source: OpenStreetMap road network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Erect at 1266-1270 Commonwealth AV Declared valuation $88,434,555. Status: Open. Filed 2026-05-26.
Source: City of Boston — Approved Building Permits (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Large Project that is permitted or under construction — 206 residential units, 210,400 sq ft, $120M estimated cost. The Project involves demolition of the existing above ground structure and removal of the surface parking and the construction of a new residential building with ground level retail, fitness, walkout residential units and approximately 68 at grade parking spaces. The new six-story residential building will be approximately 70 feet tall and include approximately 189,000 square feet (sf) of gross floor area (GFA) and contain approximately 206 residential units. Last filed 4/12/2023.
Source: Boston Planning (BPDA) — Article 80 Development Projects · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Erect at 1172 Commonwealth AV Declared valuation $11,600,000. Status: Open. Filed 2025-05-22.
Source: City of Boston — Approved Building Permits (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Addition at 1213-1223 Commonwealth AV Status: Open. Filed 2023-09-26.
Source: City of Boston — Approved Building Permits (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
The EPA National Walkability Index scores this census block group 12.5 out of 20 — in the "above-average walkable" band nationally. The index combines intersection density, proximity to transit stops, and the mix of jobs, homes, and destinations.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Within a 5-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 20 restaurants, 3 gyms, 3 pharmacies, 2 parks, 3 schools. Within 10 minutes: 6 grocery stores, 38 restaurants, 9 gyms, 3 pharmacies, 21 parks, 8 schools.
Source: OpenStreetMap amenities (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Babcock Street (2-min walk): Green Line B (light rail): 272 weekday departures (~14/hour), 5:20 AM–1:26 AM. Amory Street (5-min walk): Green Line B (light rail): 272 weekday departures (~14/hour), 5:22 AM–1:24 AM. 5 bus routes stop within the walk radius.
Source: MBTA GTFS static feed (Summer 2026, 2026-07-15T15:16:59+00:00, version D) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
The EPA National Walkability Index scores this census block group 14.3 out of 20 — in the "above-average walkable" band nationally. The index combines intersection density, proximity to transit stops, and the mix of jobs, homes, and destinations.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
43 rodent and pest 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~64 per sq mi per month here vs ~13 citywide. Most common: "Rodent Activity", "Pest Infestation - Residential", "Mice Infestation - Residential".
Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
6 noise 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~8.9 per sq mi per month here vs ~2.2 citywide. Most common: "Loud Parties/Music/People", "Automotive Noise Disturbance".
Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
80 trash and sanitation 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~118 per sq mi per month here vs ~51 citywide. Most common: "Improper Storage of Trash (Barrels)", "Missed Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Item", "Empty Litter Basket".
Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Distance to the source decides most of these numbers. A Groundtruth report runs all sixteen layers against one exact address: noise, hazards, permits, transit, and neighborhood signals, scored and cited. Six scores and the top finding are free.
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