# Building permits at 10 Kemp St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M new building at 781 Dorchester Av, permitted Sep 23.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 26, 2025: Erect 40x80 tent and (2) 8x16x10"platforms on 6/29/25. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Other | Erect 40x80 tent and (2) 8x16x10"platforms on 6/29/25, removal on 7/1/25. | $5,995 | [SF1734877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1734877/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1-5 Henry Sterling Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-henry-sterling-sq/) | 410 ft E | Electrical | Installation of UG Electrical Secondary conduit from 2 privately owned padmounted transformers feeding temporary electrical sheds. 1 service is 1200a 480/277v the other is 2000a 120/208v. | $3,500 | [ETS1906613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906613/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 480 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new heating boiler with water piping to automatic water feeder and install backflow preventer. | $55,000 | [PL1907470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907470/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 480 ft NW | Plumbing | Furnish and install new gas piping from meter location to new boiler and existing water heater | $55,000 | [G1907467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907467/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Fire systems | install Hardwire line voltage smoke within unit and common area | $2,000 | [EFA1905659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905659/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | add common meter with panel, remodel 3 kit with laundry mat room, add lighting in front and rear stairway add sub panel | $25,000 | [E1905658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905658/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885688) | $9,000 | [SF1894522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894522/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--261-monsignor-dennis-f.-o'callaghan-wy/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Install 120/208 200A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 200A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904088/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--42-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 650 ft NE | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904003/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--26-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1903992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1903992/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 690 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding, install window trim, new exterior vent and approximately 60 LF of gutter. | $30,000 | [SF1902821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902821/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 680 ft W | Roofing | Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement. | $161,885 | [SF1896606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896606/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovating a 3 Family house | $38,000 | [PL1897197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897197/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas fitting 3 New Stove and 2 combi Boilers | $6,000 | [G1897199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897199/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891704/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 680 ft W | Fire systems | Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller. Install new like in kind. | $93,000 | [ALT1871233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871233/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 580 ft N | Other | F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick | $2,500 | [SF1889221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 560 ft SW | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $11,077 | [SF1887221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 560 ft SW | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $16,615 | [E1887210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887210/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 690 ft SW | Fire systems | Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1887200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887200/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | 200 Amp main panel upgrade. | $3,600 | [E1887215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887215/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter | $299,500 | [E1858417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858417/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 580 ft N | Sign | Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10". Approved by BPDA | $45,508 | [ALT1873917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873917/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation all gas pipe of whole house. | $15,500 | [G1875540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875540/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [391-415 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--415-old-colony-av/) | 890 ft E | Other | 3 Temporary 20x20 Tents will be installed 8/1. This will be removed 8/1 after 4PM. There will be no Sidewalls on any portion of the Tents. Tents will be used as a Canopy. | $5,017 | [SF1870723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870723/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [391-415 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--415-old-colony-av/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generators for duration of event | $5,017 | [E1870756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870756/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo all water damaged walls in an exist 3fam. replace all fire damaged wood as needed, Repair including replacing finishes, kitchens bathrooms, new roof, carpentry, flooring, Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, all finishes, windows, siding, Deck repairs | $412,500 | [SF1871929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871929/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [13 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-howell-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of (3) Double-Hung Window Replacement Inserts and (1) Patio Door | $16,598 | [SF1864537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864537/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [10 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade | $6,000 | [E1857459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857459/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $20,000 | [SF1848518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848518/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [15 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bellflower-st/) | 890 ft SW | Fire systems | Install manual fire alarm system per 527 cmr 12.00 | $10,500 | [EFA1847919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847919/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | New tile, vanity, tub, and fixtures in bathrooms of unit 2 and 3 | $20,000 | [SF1901252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901252/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Subdivision of existing parcel located at 781-783 Dorchester Avenue into two separate lots pursuant to approved ZBA decision BOA-1677984. Proposed Lot 1 will contain the existing three-family dwelling at 783 Dorchester Avenue. Proposed Lot 2 will contain the proposed new two-family dwelling at 781 D | Not listed | [ALT1881814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881814/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--17-colonel-michael-j.-mcdonough-wy/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Install 120/208 1600A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 1600A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $4,500 | [ETS1904096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904096/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi S | New building | Proposed construction of a new four-story, two-family residential building over a finished basement for storage only at 781 Dorchester Avenue, situated on the same lot as an existing three house on it with the address 783 Dorchester Avenue. Work per plans includes a fire alarm per NFPA 72 and sprink | $1,000,000 | [ERT1607946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1607946/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 8 sq existing siding. Install 8 sq. vinyl siding. Install new bay window | $16,890 | [SF1871684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871684/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage. | $2,000 | [E1864624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864624/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [63r Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63r-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that utility room poking out outside into the soffit that is on the outside of the building, we will need to demo a section of that soffit to run our gas line within and bring that line all the way over | $7,000 | [G1860820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860820/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-ward-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street, 1, Boston, MA, 02127 | $5,000 | [G1856861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856861/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 783 Dorchester Av | 0.20 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1864656](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-24 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Washburn St | 590 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1873333](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-16 |
| Approved | Feb 24, 2026 | 634 Dorchester Av | 580 ft N | To change occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by converting a full walkout basement… | [BOA1784126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-30 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 08:09 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 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-kemp-st/