A historic two-family home in Cedar Grove could soon anchor a much larger residential development, according to Universal Hub.

The owner of a historic two-family home dating back to 1830 at 39 Minot St. has submitted plans with the Boston Planning Department to renovate and significantly expand the property, adding new buildings on both sides to create a 24-unit residential development.

Developer James Paskell, who purchased the half-acre property for $1.85 million in 2023, says the proposal would “transform an underutilized two-family property into a vibrant 26-unit residential community” by combining “sensitive adaptive reuse” of the historic home with “contextually appropriate new construction.” (The filing outlines six units within an expanded Hammond House and 18 units across three new buildings.)

Plans include a three-story extension to the original structure, a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, four designated as affordable housing, and 20 parking spaces. The filing does not specify whether the units would be rentals or condos.

But not everyone is on board.

Universal Hub reports that nearby residents, along with City Councilor John FitzGerald, are raising concerns that the project is too large for the neighborhood. FitzGerald reportedly expressed concern that the units could be rented to “transients” with little long-term investment in the community.

The Cedar Grove Civic Association and the Popes Hill Neighborhood Association will host a joint meeting on the proposal at 7 p.m. on March 25 at the Leahy-Holloran Community Center, where neighbors will have the chance to weigh in.

Learn more about the filing by visiting here.