What the public record shows
Interstate 90 crosses Allston in an open cut between Cambridge Street and the Charles, with residential blocks on both rims.
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
53–54 dB
An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 2 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).
Road noise, modeled
61–64 dB
An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 2 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).
I 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), a limited-access highway (4 lanes, posted 55 mph), passes 16 ft to the S of the sampled point. Highways of this class carry steady traffic day and night.
Source: OpenStreetMap road network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Cambridge Street, a major road (4 lanes, posted 40 mph), passes 10 ft to the S of the sampled point. Roads of this class carry significant daytime traffic.
Source: OpenStreetMap road network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
A rail line passes 67 ft to the S at the surface. This is siding track — movements are slower and less frequent than mainline service.
Source: OpenStreetMap rail network (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
The BTS transportation noise model puts 24-hr average road traffic noise at this location around 64 dB LAeq. Within ~160 ft it reaches 76 dB (75th percentile 76 dB). This is BTS's simplified national model (no terrain or building shielding) — a trend-grade modeled estimate, not a measurement.
Source: BTS National Transportation Noise Map (2022) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Large Project that is board-approved — 344 residential units, 332,167 sq ft, $127M estimated cost. The Proponent requests modifications to the parking program at the Project. This NPC reduces the parking count across the project from 147 to 38 spaces. No other changes are proposed. Last filed 10/27/2025.
Source: Boston Planning (BPDA) — Article 80 Development Projects · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Erect at 120 Braintree ST Declared valuation $10,000,000. Status: Open. Filed 2026-04-16.
Source: City of Boston — Approved Building Permits (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Large Project that is permitted or under construction — 88 residential units, 582,900 sq ft, $550M estimated cost. Braintree Street Realty, LLC (the “Proponent”) with Bracken Development LLC, proposes to redevelop 93-129 Braintree Street and 95 Everett Street in Allston by demolishing the existing on-site buildings and replacing them with: 1) a 12-story, approximately 385,700 square-foot lab/R&D/office building with ground floor retail/restaurant space on the north side of Braintree Street; 2) and a 7-story, approximately 86,400 sf 88-unit residential building on the east side of Everett Street. Last filed 3/7/2022.
Source: Boston Planning (BPDA) — Article 80 Development Projects · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Large Project that is board-approved — 200 residential units, 208,189 sq ft, $55M estimated cost. 2025 Notice of Project Change (NPC): This 2025 NPC project will replace the existing auto body shops and parking with a new residential building on a single lot, with approximately 173,909 SF of gross floor area and approximately 200 residential units. The project also includes 2,100 SF of ground floor retail space, 7,200 SF of outdoor amenity space and 63 garage parking spaces to serve the project’s residents. This project also includes IDP artist units and 2,000 SF of artist space to serve artists within the Allston community. No work is proposed for the previously approved 2 emery road site and it will remain under its current use. 2021 approved project: The Cambridge Street building would have seven floors and a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 131,000 sf, with approximately 127 dwelling units, approximately 2,400 sf of retail / restaurant / services space, and approximately 80 accessory parking spaces. The Emery Road building would also have seven floors, a GFA of approximately 33,000 sf, approximately 39 dwelling units, and no on-site parking. Last filed 6/30/2025.
Source: Boston Planning (BPDA) — Article 80 Development Projects · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
The EPA National Walkability Index scores this census block group 19.5 out of 20 — in the "most 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: 8 grocery stores, 32 restaurants, 3 bars, 4 gyms, 2 pharmacies, 5 parks, 3 schools. Within 10 minutes: 20 grocery stores, 116 restaurants, 7 bars, 11 gyms, 4 pharmacies, 12 parks, 9 schools.
Source: OpenStreetMap amenities (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Boston Landing (4-min walk): Framingham/Worcester Line (commuter rail): 53 weekday departures (~2.8/hour), 5:00 AM–12:02 AM. Harvard Avenue (9-min walk): Green Line B (light rail): 272 weekday departures (~13/hour), 5:16 AM–1:30 AM. 6 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 16.3 out of 20 — in the "most 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
1 bar/nightlife spot within about 500 ft: Garage Boston (450 ft). Expect foot traffic and noise around closing time on weekend nights.
Source: OpenStreetMap amenities (© OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geofabrik) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
23 rodent and pest 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~34 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
75 trash and sanitation 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~111 per sq mi per month here vs ~51 citywide. Most common: "Improper Storage of Trash (Barrels)", "Missed Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Item", "Illegal Dumping".
Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
32 rodent and pest 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~47 per sq mi per month here vs ~13 citywide. Most common: "Rodent Activity", "Pest Infestation - Residential".
Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
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