Visiting DPL's Boston Office
The Division of Occupational Licensure's (DOL) Boston office is located at 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118. The DOL reception area is located on the 7th floor.
All visitors should be aware that 1000 Washington Street is a private building managed by BioMed Realty. All visitors must check in with building security in the first floor lobby, and present a current photo ID in order to receive a visitor badge allowing access to the building. The building has two entrances that will bring you to the main lobby: 1000 Washington Street; and 321 Harrison Avenue.
Traveling by Public Transportation
By Train
DPL's Boston office is located approximately two (2) blocks from the Tufts Medical Center T stop on the MBTA's orange line. Both South Station and Back Bay Station are located within a mile of the office, and are approximately a 15-20 minutes walk. Please visit MBTA.com for more information.
By Bus
The 9, 11, 15, SL4, and SL5 MBTA bus lines make stops on Washington Street and/or Herald Street, all within a block of 1000 Washington Street. Please visit MBTA.com for more information.
Driving Directions to DPL
From Points South
- Take 93N to Boston
- Take exit 18 for Frontage Rd toward Mass Ave/Roxbury
- Merge onto I-93 Frontage Rd
- Turn left onto W 4th St
- Continue onto E Berkeley St
- Turn right onto Harrison Ave
- The parking garage is located adjacent to 1000 Washington St. For GPS purposes, enter 321 Harrison Avenue for directions to the parking garage.
From Points North
- Take I-93 S toward Boston
- Take exit 20B for Interstate 90 W
- Continue toward Albany St
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto Albany St
- Turn right onto Traveler St
- Turn right onto Harrison Ave
- The parking garage is located adjacent to 1000 Washington St. For GPS purposes, enter 321 Harrison Avenue for directions to the parking garage.
From Points West
- Take I-90 E (Mass Pike - Partial toll road) to Boston
- Take exit 22 toward Copley Square
- Merge onto Stuart St
- Turn right onto Clarendon St
- Turn left onto Tremont St
- Take the 1st right onto Waltham St
- Turn left onto Harrison Ave
- The parking garage is located adjacent to 1000 Washington St. For GPS purposes, enter 321 Harrison Avenue for directions to the parking garage.
Parking Information
There are a number of parking options for visitors to DOL's Boston office.
Onsite Parking
Parking is available in a privately managed garage adjacent to 1000 Washington Street. This garage is accessible from 321 Harrison Ave and there is an entrance to the building from the parking facility. Please Note: Due to ongoing construction by the building owner, there is only limited parking in this facility at this time.
Handicapped parking is available for visitors with HP placards. Please see the parking attendant at 321 Harrison Ave for assistance.
Nearby Private Lots & Garages
Parking is also available through privately operated and owned facilities, garages, and lots near the building. Options include:
- 60 E. Berkley Street Parking Lot
- 460 Harrison Ave Parking Lot
- 530 Harrison Ave Parking Lot
- 375 Harrison Avenue Parking Lot (accessible via Traveler Street)
- 85-157 Herald Street Parking Facility
- 90 Traveler Street Parking Lot
- 16 Warren Ave Parking Garage
Street Parking
Although most street parking is limited to residents with city issued residential parking stickers, there are a number of metered spots in the immediate vicinity of the building. Washington Street and Harrison Avenue may provide the most options for metered parking.