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What the public record shows

Living near the Suffolk Downs redevelopment

The former Suffolk Downs racetrack is one of the largest approved redevelopment sites in Boston, bordering Orient Heights along the Blue Line.

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.

Road noise, modeled

~61 dB

An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 1 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).

Rail noise, modeled

53–63 dB

An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 2 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).

Aviation noise, modeled

~55 dB

An estimate for spotting problems, not a measurement. Registered at 2 of 3 sampled points. 24-hour average, national noise model (BTS).

Noise sources on record

notable367 ft E

Orient Heights — transit stop within earshot

Orient Heights is 367 ft away. Blue Line (subway): 418 weekday departures (~21/hour), 5:08 AM–1:04 AM; Route 120 (bus): 104 weekday departures (~5.1/hour), 5:25 AM–1:38 AM; Route 713 (bus): 74 weekday departures (~3.7/hour), 5:10 AM–1:00 AM; Route 712 (bus): 74 weekday departures (~3.7/hour), 4:50 AM–12:45 AM.

Source: MBTA GTFS static feed (Summer 2026, 2026-07-15T15:16:59+00:00, version D) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026

notable1.5 mi S

Major airport: Boston Logan International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS), a major airport with scheduled airline service, is 1.5 mi to the S.

Source: FAA airport & runway data (OurAirports) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026

notable

Modeled road traffic noise: ~61 dB (24-hr average)

The BTS transportation noise model puts 24-hr average road traffic noise at this location around 61 dB LAeq. 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

Construction & development on record

major772 ft S

Planned development: 1141 Bennington Street

Large Project that is board-approved — 220 residential units, 249,508 sq ft, $100M estimated cost. The Proponent proposes to redevelop the Project Site into an approximately 249,534 gross square foot (gsf) transit-oriented residential development, creating 220 new rental housing units, 1,144 gsf of retail space, 121 structured parking spaces, and significant improvements to the public realm. The Project has been carefully designed to relate to the urban transit corridor and streetscape along Bennington Street, as well as the natural beauty of the Belle Isle Marsh. The proposed design thoughtfully enhances the Bennington Street streetscape while connecting it to the Belle Isle Marsh through an accessible pathway and reimagined public realm at the intersection of Bennington Street and Palermo Street. Main floor uses include a mix of residential units, lobby space, amenities, and retail. Approximately 121 parking spaces will be provided in a structured parking garage level, which is accessed from Austin Avenue. Last filed 5/23/2023.

Source: Boston Planning (BPDA) — Article 80 Development Projects · retrieved Jul 16, 2026

Getting around

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Walkability: 13.5 / 20 (above-average walkable)

The EPA National Walkability Index scores this census block group 13.5 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

Neighborhood signals

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311 rodent and pest reports run about 2.9× the citywide rate

26 rodent and pest 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~38 per sq mi per month here vs ~13 citywide. Most common: "Pest Infestation - Residential", "Rodent Activity".

Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026

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311 parking reports run about 2.1× the citywide rate

165 parking 311 cases were opened within 500 ft in the last 24 months — ~244 per sq mi per month here vs ~116 citywide. Most common: "Parking Enforcement", "Abandoned Vehicles".

Source: Boston 311 Service Requests (Analyze Boston) · retrieved Jul 16, 2026

This is the corridor. Your block is different.

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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