Tiny Home on Unusable Residential Lot

[Cheng Bin Zhang]

Hi All,

Along with our first property, we also purchased an unusable lot from the MBTA.  The lot size is too small (~1700sqft) to conform with existing zoning requirements.  We've been thinking about potentially putting a few Tiny Homes on the lot for short term rentals (AirBNB, HomeAway, etc.).  The lot is actually next to our Subway in Boston in a very very ideal location.   Want to reach out to the Boston BP community for some input?    I've actually had people approach me to see if they can leave their Tiny Homes on the lot for monthly rents.

Thoughts?

Best

[Cynthia Nina-Soto]

Originally posted by @Cheng Bin Zhang:

Well, Tiny Homes are recognized as a mobile home/trailer right now.  

Boston is a tough city when it comes to variances.  The tiny home phenomenon has not hit us just yet.  Remember also that parking is a premium in the city.  You may be able to convert it into parking spaces and rent/sell the spaces out.  Just a thought!!