New Apartment Building Planned For Former Auto Shop In Worcester

A 29-unit multifamily development is proposed for the site of the former Westview Auto Body shop.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:52pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph of a polished, geometric model of a modern apartment building made from brushed aluminum, chrome, and glass, floating on a clean white background and dramatically lit from the side to highlight the sleek, premium materials.A conceptual rendering of the proposed multifamily apartment building that would replace a former auto shop in Worcester, Massachusetts.Worcester Today

A new three-story, 27,382 square foot apartment building with 29 residential units is being proposed for the site of the former Westview Auto Body shop at 625 Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The project, filed by Mr. Capitalx LLC, includes one ADA accessible studio, 10 standard studios, and 18 one-bedroom units, as well as interior recreation space, bike storage, a lobby, common areas, outdoor recreation space, and 27 parking spots.

Why it matters

The proposed apartment building would replace a former auto shop in Worcester, continuing the trend of redeveloping older commercial properties into new multifamily housing. This project adds to the growing number of residential units being built in the city, addressing the need for more housing options.

The details

The new three-story, 27,382 square foot apartment building would consist of 29 residential units, including one ADA accessible studio, 10 standard studios, and 18 one-bedroom units. The studio units would be 312 square feet, studio-plus units would be 468 square feet, and one-bedrooms would be 624 square feet. In addition to the apartments, the site will also feature interior recreation space, bike storage, a lobby area, common areas, an outdoor recreation space, and 27 parking spots.

  • The application for the new apartment building was filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • The Zoning Board of Appeals is expected to vote on the proposal at its next meeting on April 27, 2026.

The players

Mr. Capitalx LLC

The real estate development company that filed the application for the new apartment building.

Westview Auto Body

The former auto shop that previously occupied the site where the new apartment building is being proposed.

Michael Ermani

The real estate developer behind the new 28-unit apartment building at 631 Franklin Street, which was built on the site of the former Chioda's Trattoria restaurant.

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What’s next

The Zoning Board of Appeals is expected to vote on the proposal for the new apartment building at its next meeting on April 27, 2026.

The takeaway

The proposed apartment building project continues the trend of redeveloping older commercial properties in Worcester into new multifamily housing, addressing the city's need for more residential units. The project adds to the growing number of apartment buildings being constructed in the area.