Residents
Local Transit & Parking - 484 Commonwealth Ave
Kenmore Square is centrally located and has multiple convenient transportation options, from the local subway system to bike and car rental options.
Private Parking – Octagon Property Management
Limited parking is available behind the Octagon Property Management building located at 829 Beacon St in Boston on a first-come first-serve basis. This lot is approximately a 10-minute walk from 484 Commonwealth Ave. For information regarding availability and rates, contact the Management Office at 617-236-5687.
City of Boston Residential Parking Permit
Many of residential and side streets in Boston are designated as “Resident Parking Only". A residential permit is required for on-street parking in the Kenmore neighborhood. Resident parking permits are distributed by the City of Boston Parking Clerk office located at city hall.
To obtain a parking permit, you have the option to apply in person at the Parking Clerk office, or through the City of Boston website. For the application and detailed instructions on how apply for a permit, click here.
The Kenmore Square MBTA Station offers direct access to the Green Line, local buses, and is within walking distance to Yawkey Station where you can access the regional Commuter Rail. All of these services are provided by the MBTA, known locally as “The T." Information regarding rates and schedules can be found on their website: www.mbta.com
Hubway Boston is Boston's bicycle sharing program. Several Hubway stations are located in and around the Kenmore Square area. Visit www.thehubway.com for up-to-date station listings and membership information.
Zip Car, a national short-term car rental membership program, has cars available for use in the Kenmore neighborhood. Visit www.zipcar.com for membership information and specific locations.
Boston's Logan Airport is New England's largest airport. Hundreds of international and domestic flights leave from Logan Airport daily. The airport is easily accessible by MBTA, having stops on the Blue and Sliver lines, or by taxi.
Private Parking – Octagon Property Management
Limited parking is available behind the Octagon Property Management building located at 829 Beacon St in Boston on a first-come first-serve basis. This lot is approximately a 10-minute walk from 484 Commonwealth Ave. For information regarding availability and rates, contact the Management Office at 617-236-5687.
City of Boston Residential Parking Permit
Many of residential and side streets in Boston are designated as “Resident Parking Only". A residential permit is required for on-street parking in the Kenmore neighborhood. Resident parking permits are distributed by the City of Boston Parking Clerk office located at city hall.
To obtain a parking permit, you have the option to apply in person at the Parking Clerk office, or through the City of Boston website. For the application and detailed instructions on how apply for a permit, click here.