Board approves four variances for Salem Street mixed-use project
The Malden Board of Appeal approved four variances sought by Alpha Business Center, LLC for a mixed-use development at 1 Salem Street and 15 Ferry Street. The project included 73 units, 1 commercial and 72 residential, with approximately 52 on-site parking spaces.
Board of Appeal · Meeting of April 15, 2026
MALDEN — The Malden Board of Appeal approved four variances sought by Alpha Business Center, LLC for a mixed-use development at 1 Salem Street and 15 Ferry Street. The project included 73 units, 1 commercial and 72 residential, with approximately 52 on-site parking spaces. The board voted 4-1 to grant relief on density and parking requirements and 5-0 for usable open space relief.
The fourth variance on number of parking spaces was approved 4-1 with conditions requiring the developer to secure off-site parking to reach the required 73 spaces and promote public transportation alternatives.
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Source: the Board of Appeal meeting of April 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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