# Building permits at 10 Menlo St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.8M project at 20 Chestnut Hill Av, permitted Sep 14.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Wall & attic insulation/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (58 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | wall & attic insulation/air sealing | $15,000 | [SF1667391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667391/) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Electrical | LED Lighting Replace/Retrofit at 10 Menlo St - Brighton MA - Common Area Light Fixtures - Utility Program | $1,200 | [E1403740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1403740/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [29 Henshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-henshaw-st/) | 220 ft W | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace | $5,000 | [G1879706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879706/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15 Henshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-henshaw-st/) | 150 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866480) (Unit-3) | $3,000 | [SF1871068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871068/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879537/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879540/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1847535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847535/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [363-365 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/363--365-washington-st/) | 840 ft W | Sign | remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,000 | [ALT1900682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900682/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom fixture swap out | $4,000 | [PL1905862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905862/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [421-425 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421--425-market-st/) | 950 ft W | Sign | rework existing sign to change from DEMMA AESTHETICS to RN ESTHETICS Add 2 blank awnings (black, no writing or logos) | $13,770 | [ALT1896915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896915/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [56 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-murdock-st/) | 990 ft NE | Demolition | Demolish existing multifamilyDig Safe#20263209812 | $50,000 | [SF1896841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896841/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [396 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-market-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Installing indirect drain on prep sink in basement | $500 | [PL1904758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904758/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Install 23 Data cables | $8,000 | [ELV1899251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899251/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [26 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-winship-st/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | Furnish and install a new EPDM (rubber) roofing system on rear of home. | $5,782 | [SF1896383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896383/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [332 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332-washington-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Remove existing 200A defective meter socket with bypass. Install new 200A meter socket with bypass. | $1,800 | [E1894151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894151/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Demo work only - Remove & cap existing gas pipe to 33 stoves and throughout building | $5,500 | [G1882982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882982/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Plumbing | demo med gas lines and make safe (oxygen, medical air, vacuum). It is understood that a plumbing permit is not required for any medical gas work but Boston Medical has asked us to file a permit | $5,000 | [PL1875947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875947/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [261-265 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/261--265-washington-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring for the installation of (1) Heat pump | $1,500 | [E1878203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878203/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Fire systems | Boston Medical Center- Brighton- EP-2 Lab- Remove Existing Ceiling Tiles, Turn Four (4) sprinkler heads upright for equipment installation, reinstall ceiling and turn sprinkler head down in original locations. No Added Sprinkler Coverage. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR, 527 CMR | $1,200 | [SF1877164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877164/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Boston Medical Center - Brighton-Emergency Equipment Replacement EP2 Lab - Replace ceiling,flooring, Swap out Equiptment and repair electrical. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR | $90,400 | [SF1875627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875627/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | AC 2nd floor | $9,000 | [E1873069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873069/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Replace EP lab equipment | $28,000 | [E1873523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873523/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Cable TV / Phone / Data / Intercom / Power to Access Control | $68,000 | [ELV1863482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863482/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system as part of renovation, including unit smoke detectors with sounder bases, notification appliances. | $110,000 | [EFA1864453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864453/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of common areas and (35) unit apartment building with (2) first level commercial spaces | $650,000 | [E1863471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863471/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Dunkin sales area full remodel | $15,000 | [E1860682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860682/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Plumbing | Relocate hand sinks, rinse sinks, floor sinks, and grease trap | $5,000 | [PL1860197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860197/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new & renovation work on 35 unit apartment building | $664,800 | [PL1859287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859287/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [345-359 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345--359-washington-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove a partition wall and drop ceiling | $4,000 | [SF1859193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859193/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Fire systems | • replace the existing 3 hard wired smokes with new • install one new heat detector coming off of the nearest smoke hard wired zone | $14,887 | [EFA1857604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857604/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1847529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847529/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Installation of 9 March Network Cameras | $10,000 | [ELV1851163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851163/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [332 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332-washington-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 2 half inch backflow preventers at 3 bay sink at basement area | $1,000 | [PL1851146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851146/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [33 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-murdock-st/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Replacing existing 100 amp service with a new 200 amp service. Install new 40 space panel with Surge protection. Install new feeder and disconnect for condenser. | $5,800 | [E1847671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847671/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [16 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-winship-st/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | painting, new wood floor over existing floor | $5,000 | [SF364075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF364075/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $500 | [PL1902065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902065/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $1,000 | [G1902057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902057/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [20 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-leicester-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 9 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 4. | $7,182 | [SF1905916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905916/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Replace existing service and add common meter, install new feeders and separate grounds and neutrals in load centers | $4,500 | [E1904835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904835/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [PL1902418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902418/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [G1902415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902415/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377-385 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377--385-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Front Facade: Masonry and Storefront Repairs, impacted by a vehicular impact. | $8,000 | [SF1903275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903275/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | installation of new addressable fire alarm control panel, existing fire alarm devices will remain. New fire alarm devices will be addressable | $37,000 | [EFA1902048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | new electrical upgrade including new primary, secondary equipment along with selective branch wiring for HVAC equipment | $175,000 | [E1902042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902042/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Veronica Smith Replacement of HVAC system, new roof and building repairs and is further detailed in the plans and specifications available electronically | $2,819,110 | [SF1896175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896175/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Wire the new 3 bathroom. 1 bathroom for unit 1 2 bathroom for unit 2 | $4,500 | [E1896199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896199/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add 3 baths. Sand and Refinish wood floor and stairs. Replace 5 interior doors. Paint interior walls. | $30,000 | [SF1888807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888807/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Add 100amp drop for common meter | $2,500 | [E1880405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880405/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bennett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof (shingle roof) | $20,675 | [SF1875766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875766/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation - create storage and living space, Laundry Room, flooring, framing, lighting | $30,000 | [ALT1845371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845371/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-870994) | $12,000 | [SF1864321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864321/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace with new vinyl siding with moisture paper and insulation underlayment | $52,000 | [SF1857169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857169/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Installing (1) 36"H x 48"W x 2"D HDU panel with carved and dimensional elements. Panel to be mounted with flatbar to (2) 4" square tube posts with pediment caps. Post and caps to be painted black. Top of posts to be 67" above grade. | $6,275 | [ALT1855502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855502/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-elmira-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with cellulose and air seal also insulating the kneewall slope with 9" fiberglass and 2" rigid | $15,663 | [SF1852905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852905/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [83 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-etna-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repair of front porch and back deck. Demo and rebuild of 2 story front porch with new framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. Demo and rebuild of back deck with new decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. | $10,500 | [SF1853807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853807/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [41-43 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-arlington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove and Replace all Existing Vents, Re-Flash all Skylights, Remove and Re-Install Front Downspouts | $18,862 | [SF1853435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853435/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | -Install 23 square of CertainTeed landmark architectural asphalt shingles. -install 032 dark bronze aluminum chimney cap. -Replace damaged downspouts and reattach loose siding metal panels. -Install new lead counter flashing on chimney. | $25,000 | [SF1848039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848039/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing on two of the three units | $11,000 | [SF1846815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846815/) |

## 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 |  | 19r Winship St | 810 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Building a 25' x 40' detached one story ADU approx. 900 square feet of living space" | [BOA1879785](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 |
| Requested |  | 254 Washington St | 850 ft S | To demolish existing structure and erect a new, 4-story, 14-unit multifamily residential building with 7… | [BOA1864698](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-24 |
| Requested |  | 60 Henshaw St | 560 ft W | To remove existing parking area in front yard and install a new playground with climbing equipment… | [BOA1760699](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-07 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Menlo St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [9 Menlo St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-menlo-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [8 Menlo St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menlo-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [5 Menlo St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-menlo-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 20:43 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-menlo-st/