Allston Post Moves Toward Construction at 25–39 Harvard Avenue

Eden Properties, EMBARC, Cranshaw Construction, and H+O Structural Engineering are advancing Allston Post, a six-story mixed-use development reshaping 25–39 Harvard Avenue in Boston’s Allston neighborhood.

The project will deliver up to 170 rental homes, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail, and 50–60 parking spaces across a 1.1-acre site, transforming the former Allston Post Office and surface parking into new housing.

Transforming a Transit Corridor

Allston Post converts a car-oriented stretch of Harvard Avenue into a walkable, transit-connected residential block. Its location sits steps from the Green Line, multiple bus routes, and the commuter rail, aligning with Boston’s priorities for higher-density housing near existing transit.

With new housing, ground-floor retail, and sidewalk improvements designed to support Boston’s Complete Streets approach, the project reinforces the Allston–Brighton corridor as a model for compact urban growth.

Design and Structure

Designed by EMBARC, the building pairs five levels of wood-frame housing over a concrete retail podium, with a façade of brick, metal panel, and fiber-cement siding scaled to the surrounding context.

The podium supports retail, amenities, and the residential lobby with clear spans for flexibility. Above, an optimized framing layout enhances coordination and supports efficient construction sequencing.

Partnership and Impact

Supported by the Massachusetts Momentum Fund under the Affordable Homes Act, Allston Post is among the first developments backed through the state’s program for housing that is fully permitted and prepared to begin construction once financing is secured.

The project includes 34 affordable units: 22 at or below 70 percent AMI and 12 at or below 80 percent AMI, contributing income-restricted housing within a competitive rental market.

Forward Outlook

As Allston Post progresses toward construction, it adds new housing, retail, and improved mobility connections along Harvard Avenue. The project contributes to ongoing investment across the Allston–Brighton corridor and supports the city’s push for transit-oriented residential growth.

At H+O Structural Engineering, we align structural choices with cost realities from the start, connecting design intent to efficient delivery. If you’re planning a large-scale multifamily or mixed-use project, contact us to capture measurable savings, reduce risk, and deliver with predictability.