# Building permits at 108 Babson St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $685,000 project at 1471 Blue Hill Av, permitted May 15.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 27: Replace failed gas fired water heater basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 6 Almont St, 0.21 mi northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater basement | $15,000 | [PL1823961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1823961/) |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater basement | $15,000 | [G1823963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823963/) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Electrical | Ellison, DR.Catherine/Parks, Rosa early education school-Electrical Maintenance for City of Boston- Permit fee Waiver | $30,000 | [E1605955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1605955/) |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance for the ellison/parks early education school. City of boston - no permit fee. | $35,000 | [E1243953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1243953/) |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Other | Provide 1 Temporary Tents Each 20'x40' (capacity 19each) No sidewalls. For Covid19 compliance per CDC guidelines | Not listed | [SF1182179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1182179/) |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Electrical | PLEASE SEE PERMIT FEE WAIVER LETTER ATTACHED - Provide wiring to new kitchen equipment | $10,000 | [E864989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E864989/) |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Plumbing | insalation of a new combi oven | $5,000 | [PL854542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL854542/) |
| Sep 8, 2015 | Electrical | Electrical maintenence at ellison/parks early education school | $20,000 | [E516477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E516477/) |
| Jun 11, 2013 | Electrical | Annual maintenance permit. | Not listed | [E252527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E252527/) |
| Dec 9, 2011 | Electrical | Annual Maintenance | $320 | [E109636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E109636/) |
| Apr 22, 2011 | Other | Rubberized Surface | $25,000 | [SF72925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF72925/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 250 ft NE | Plumbing | backflow prev on new boiler | $1,000 | [PL1903254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903254/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 250 ft NE | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1903253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903253/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | working on 1 kitchen sink and 2 full bathroom | $9,000 | [PL1830540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1830540/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | run gas line for 3 kitchen stove, 3 water heater and 3 furnace | $10,000 | [G1830544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1830544/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1563 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1563-blue-hill-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Mayor's office event requiring a generator | $500 | [ETS1900060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1900060/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | Tear off 20sq shingles (1 layer). Install underlay, ice and water shield, drip edge, starter shingles, flashing, ridge vent, ridge caps and 20sq composite shingles | $10,500 | [SF1881551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881551/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of HVAC control wiring consisting of 18/2 daisy chain interconnect wire and low voltage for heat pump water heater | $20,000 | [ELV1888899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888899/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5-7 Rockway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-rockway-st/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $15,713 | [SF1891348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891348/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [28 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rexford-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | install 6 recess lights 2 -30 amp dryer outlets 2- 20 amp washer outlets | $400 | [E1880247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880247/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [47 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-faunce-rd/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Installation of 01 - TESLA GATEWAY 3 and 01 - TESLA POWERWALL 3 (1707000-XX-Y) [240V] 11.5KW BATTERY on outside of residence. | $11,500 | [E1865516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865516/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [67 Regis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-regis-rd/) | 800 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,400 | [SF1877153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877153/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [67 Regis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-regis-rd/) | 800 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,400 | [E1877156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877156/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [28 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rexford-st/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace laundry - Apartment 1 | $2,500 | [PL1877275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877275/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875243/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft NW | Fire systems | Install wiring and new fire alarm system per engineered drawings approved by Boston ISD | $34,000 | [EFA1875326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875326/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [35 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dania-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown w/ Cast in place footings | $10,000 | [ALT1867434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867434/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [120-124 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--124-babson-st/) | 360 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior/Exterior removal of finishes to support pending ALT1873615 application | $150,000 | [SF1873788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873788/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [405 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405-river-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing 16 x 6 and make a new deck 8 x 6 pressure treated wood. | $9,550 | [SF1873263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873263/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [27 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-faunce-rd/) | 450 ft E | Plumbing | Add; Bathroom Kitchen Laundry | $3,000 | [PL1869774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869774/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 850 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,500 | [SF1867367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867367/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 850 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,500 | [E1867372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867372/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [28 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rexford-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Enclose a deck, replace all frame due to rotting. Please see attached pictures | $21,000 | [ALT1858999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858999/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1556 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1556-blue-hill-av/) | 590 ft SW | Plumbing | install a air gap | $100 | [PL1864727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864727/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [16 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-mamelon-ci/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | furnace wiring | $675 | [E1805782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1805782/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [405 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405-river-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 400 amp emergency power generator replacement | $74,000 | [E1861902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861902/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [405 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405-river-st/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | - Install 50-mil Duro-Last single-ply membrane roofing system which will be mechanically attached according to manufacturer's specifications. | $128,500 | [SF1855698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855698/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [67 Regis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-regis-rd/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $10,041 | [SF1853454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853454/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [60 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-fremont-st/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $1,500 | [PL1855310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855310/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [60 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-fremont-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100Amps to 200amps, 2 Condenser (Condenser Only), 1 Water heater | $5,000 | [E1825980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1825980/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [67 Regis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-regis-rd/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1853464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853464/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [32 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dania-st/) | 880 ft E | Roofing | strip and re-roof 11sq | $5,182 | [SF1851860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851860/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 41 unit apartment building with resident use common areas | $685,000 | [PL1849066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849066/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [132 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-babson-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Replace hand sink and make it have an indirect drain | $2,000 | [PL1824345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1824345/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [28 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rexford-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace 3 windows and dry wall in a sunroom | $15,000 | [SF1844303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844303/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-mamelon-ci/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing deck in same footprint | $10,000 | [SF1844853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844853/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1590-1594 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1590--1594-blue-hill-av/) | 840 ft SW | Grading | Test borings in and around existing building. | $23,600 | [SF1835277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835277/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1589-1593 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1589--1593-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from check cashing to;Laundromat and Convenience Store with Check Cashing Services.;To correct violation #V922492 | Not listed | [ALT1907653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1907653/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [48-50 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-rexford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas retest | $750 | [G1902616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902616/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1895292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895292/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Complete replacement of approximately 13 squares of asphalt shingle roofing, including new underlayment, ridge vent, pipe and chimney flashings, and replacement of 39 sheets of 1/2-inch CDX roof sheathing for deck repairs only. No structural modification | $19,543 | [SF1880986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880986/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-rexford-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of a dedicated CKT brougt too the 2nd floor for a microwave on a 20amp gfci/afci protected breaker | $2,400 | [E1873423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873423/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [57 Rexford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-rexford-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | bring dedicated circuits to kitchen and bathroom, everthing in kitchen and bathroom on one 15 amp breaker including all appliances,lights and water heater. | $2,500 | [E1864630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864630/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [379 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/379-river-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Bring the meter outside and add the public meter. | $5,500 | [E1859667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859667/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Regis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-regis-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace dusting failing deck and porch in fact same location. New footings if existing is not adequate. Minor siding repairs. | $36,000 | [SF1860210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860210/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,900 | [SF1858155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858155/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-gladeside-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Install 14 sq of roofing material - no structural work | $11,984 | [SF1858261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858261/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [18 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-gladeside-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | remove existing deck and replace with new new footings 4 ft deep 12 inch diameter 2x10 double rim joists 2x10 ledger with new flsshing fascened to existing house using 5 inch galavinized lag bolts 16 inch on center p.v.c floor decking p.v.c rails to be 3 feet in height new stairs new handrail | $13,400 | [SF1858681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858681/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 6 Almont St | 0.21 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "Demo existing 2-family structure and erect a new 4-story 13-unit apartment…" | [BOA1855919](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-05-29 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 1 Hopkins Pl | 560 ft E | Zoning appeal: "New construction of a multi family residential building…" | [BOA1810051](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-01-07 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 2 Hopkins Pl | 570 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "New construction of new multifamily residential building, new three family dwelling" | [BOA1810052](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-01-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [98 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-babson-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [119 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [120-124 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--124-babson-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [95 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [91 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [127-129 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-babson-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [132 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-babson-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [37 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-babson-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [23-25 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [18 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 02:08 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, all 11 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-babson-st/