# Building permits at 1 Sylvia St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 350 ft since May 1, the largest $496,185.

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 17: Replacement of electric water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 280 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,299 | [PL1839899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1839899/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

60 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 180 ft E | Plumbing | -Disconnect and remove 3rd floor water heater. -install new hot water line to connect 3rd floor to water heater in basement -Reroute stack vent over a couple feet from floor of 3rd floor up through roof. | $1,900 | [PL1861504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861504/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 180 ft E | Plumbing | disconnect and cap gas line to old 3rd floor furnace and water heater | $250 | [G1861512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861512/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-forest-hills-st/) | 250 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof including skylight replacement | $59,975 | [SF1860139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860139/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 170 ft NW | Electrical | 3297 Washington St. - Brookside Community Health Center - RTU replacement new fused disconnects mounted to unit, disconnect existing units, extend existing feeders, reconnect control wiring at new units. Mtec118x | $9,845 | [E1856068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856068/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 170 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Water Service Piping, backflow & Flange Ball Valve | $3,000 | [PL1855767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855767/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 180 ft E | Electrical | - relocate ev charger - exterior work, adding lighting and outlets on deck - interior work, adding lights to existing wiring in living room, laundry room, hallway | $5,000 | [E1852054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852054/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Ophir St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ophir-st/) | 230 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $7,611 | [SF1843737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843737/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [30 Montebello Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-montebello-rd/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing Pavers from from side of building. Clean and Pointing the joints of the bricks. Apply waterproofing. All Work Non-Structural | $10,000 | [SF1907623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907623/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3235-washington-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | gas pressure test | $3,000 | [G1904538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904538/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [13 Marmion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-marmion-st/) | 670 ft N | Addition | 2-story rear addition and new attic dormer plus partial interior renovation. Confirm existing 1 family dwelling.Contact; Peter Sagalis (contractor). | $254,483 | [ALT1686444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686444/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [150 Brookside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-brookside-av/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | Remove & repalce entire roof | $11,875 | [SF1901844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901844/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [73 Montebello Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-montebello-rd/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization work through the mass save program. | $6,224 | [SF1900107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900107/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/) | 300 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade the service for 100amps to 200amps and add public meter | $5,000 | [E1897183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897183/) |
| Aug 29, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | temp service | $2,000 | [ETS1894784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894784/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [62-76 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--76-cornwall-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1887014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887014/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Demolition | Removal of underground storage tanks discovered during demolition of the existing building. Tanks have been removed from the ground, but need to be disposed of. All waste has been drained and disposed. This is an amendment/ addition to ERT1120164. EPA#MAR000636423.*6/20/24 application assigned to FD | $1,000 | [A1617323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1617323/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [48 Peter Parley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-peter-parley-rd/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Selective interior demolition of the third floor of an existing single-family residence, including protection of adjacent areas, removal of drywall and finishes, debris disposal, and final cleanup. No structural modifications are included | $11,500 | [SF1872033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872033/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 280 ft N | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 9-11 Ackley Pl ERT application (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy  | $496,180 | [ERT1672941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672941/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | In Unit 3 Install (2) 120v 20a a/c receptacles on the third floor (middle bedroom and back bedroom) | $2,300 | [E1874097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874097/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,800 | [SF1869910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869900/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869890/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | We noticed a discrepancy between the existing conditions plan and the actual field condition. This required the footings along gridline L to be redesigned. Building Permit: ERT1120164 | $8,000 | [A1653374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1653374/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3345 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3345-washington-st/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | replace 4 roof drains for the boston police | $4,000 | [PL1872793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872793/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 310 ft N | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 5-7 Ackley Pl ERT1672941 (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy*Filing | $496,185 | [ERT1672942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672942/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [9 Haverford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-haverford-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $1,200 | [E1864249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864249/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [9 Haverford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-haverford-st/) | 590 ft N | Plumbing | 2 bathroom renovations | $13,500 | [PL1863781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863781/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [12 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-union-av/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Marmion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-marmion-st/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100a to 200a + full house re-wire | $25,000 | [E1860059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860059/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [165 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-green-st/) | 880 ft W | Roofing | Roof replacement Asphalt shinglesAPPROX 10 SQ | $5,500 | [SF1856706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856706/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [9 Haverford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-haverford-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel - No structual to include rough crpentry, plumbing,electrical, plasteirng, carpentry, tiling, custom glass shower door | $68,789 | [SF1855752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855752/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [46 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-forest-hills-st/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856607/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [14 Greenley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-greenley-pl/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | Connections for air source heat pump heating system in unit 3 only - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the attic. | $10,000 | [E1855127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855127/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Sign | Install (1) Channel Letters on Raceway with Dimensional Graphics Flush mount to fascia (retic. brick) using hardware | $9,989 | [ALT1847158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847158/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [24 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-forest-hills-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new vanity toilet shower pan and valve | $3,000 | [PL1855281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855281/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 310 ft N | Alteration or repair | *At risk permit Foundation only;*J.K. Application re-assigned to FD by M.O. on 5.26.26 | $496,185 | [FND1835653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1835653/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [61 Montebello Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-montebello-rd/) | 930 ft NE | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1849993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849993/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [53 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-glen-rd/) | 930 ft SE | Roofing | PARTIAL Shingle Roofing Replacement //. - EPDM Membrane Replacement //. - Skylight Replacement – EPDM Rubber Roof (VELUX Skylights – X Units) | $9,300 | [SF1847289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847289/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [61 Montebello Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-montebello-rd/) | 930 ft NE | Plumbing | Rough and finish Plumbing for new multi family building | $100,000 | [PL1846335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846335/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | New construction 2 family house | $50,000 | [E1875080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875080/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [27 Iffley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-iffley-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Rewiring of 3 apartment and service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1901203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901203/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [45 Haverford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-haverford-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1899359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899359/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [332-334 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332--334-amory-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replaement | $6,000 | [G1888601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888601/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [219 Boylston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-boylston-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct an addition consisting of a new penthouse to provide enclosed interior access from the existing 3rd-floor unit to the roof garage. Confirm the existing occupancy as a 3-family dwelling. | $50,996 | [ALT1802955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802955/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glade-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and raplacing 8 windows | $8,425 | [SF1887929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887929/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [47 Haverford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-haverford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Replace existing rubber roof | $18,500 | [SF1875925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875925/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [69 Robeson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-robeson-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles. Install 6 feet ice and water protection. Cover the remaining roof with underlayment. Install lifetime asphalt shingles to entire roof including drip edge. Dispose of materials waste. | $40,000 | [SF1881995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881995/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [69 Robeson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-robeson-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Infill the upper-level floor interior to accomadate room with a bathroom for the office. see estaimte for detai1 Office has been approved by BOA 1/20/1998 no other office has been approved Ward Inspector is to verify in the field | $134,647 | [ALT1813265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813265/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Installing washer and dryer outlet on the 2nd and 3rd floor | $3,500 | [E1869495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869495/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Add 2 laundries on 2nd and 3rd floor | $7,000 | [PL1867354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867354/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glenside-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor: 1 Gas Stove, 1 Gas Dryer, 1 Naviem Combo Gas, 1 Gas Fireplace | $3,600 | [G1864113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864113/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [16 Merriam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-merriam-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Installing a temporary weighted frame tent without walls for a FIFA watch party. Installing 06/11/26 and removing 06/15/26. Alcohol is being served. Barricade plan included on the ISD stamped engineer plans. | $6,500 | [SF1858810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858810/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [83 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-glen-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC system | $1,500 | [E1851591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851591/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Installation of new plumbing for the houses | $45,000 | [PL1848976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848976/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | New gas for the house | $8,000 | [G1848982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848982/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Sigourney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-sigourney-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,516 | [SF1844690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844690/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10.

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 16:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-sylvia-st/