# Building permits at 12 Arden St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 800 ft since May 1, the largest $958,000.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 370 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Plumbing | install gas boiler | Not listed | [PL411110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL411110/) |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Plumbing | install Burnham gas boiler | $8,000 | [G411104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G411104/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 170 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 230 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 230 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1846665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846665/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 420 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 780 ft W | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 400 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher,  | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 820 ft W | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 260 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/) | 990 ft W | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1897854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897854/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 420 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 500 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 400 ft SW | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 370 ft S | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 950 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 520 ft S | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Travis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-travis-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Cutting and repointing | $88,600 | [SF1904498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904498/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | add back flo device for boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901967/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | gas pipe new boiler | $5,000 | [G1901968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901968/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring 1 bathroom to each of the units (total 2 bathroom), and two baseboard heat | $4,000 | [E1895299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895299/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-holton-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Wire A/C and air handler replacement | $1,000 | [E1893956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893956/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovate unit 174's bathroom (x2) on second and third (attic) floor | $6,000 | [PL1872238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872238/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [229 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-n-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $105,800 | [SF1862601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862601/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add two new bathrooms on unit two. (One on second floor and one on third floor) | $20,000 | [ALT1856708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856708/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61-63 Brentwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-brentwood-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 61-63 Brentwood St #63 | $12,803 | [SF1848602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848602/) |

## 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 |  | 263 N Harvard St | 720 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Subdivide parcel# 2201486000 consisting of 11,525sf…" | [BOA1903964](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 5 Easton St | 680 ft N | To subdivide existing lot and erection of new 3 story 14 unit building.*See associated subdivision… | [BOA1903623](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [6 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-arden-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025
- [25-27 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-arden-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 09:09 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/