# Building permits at 12 Buttonwood St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 51 Saint Margaret St, permitted Jul 1.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 8: Repair gas leak of unit 3. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 73 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 850 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Plumbing | Repair gas leak of unit 3. | $2,000 | [G1819096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1819096/) |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing and replacing with new along with all necessary flashings.; | $19,000 | [SF819070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF819070/) |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace dryer | Not listed | [G510437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G510437/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [912-916 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--916-dorchester-av/) | 140 ft NW | Sign | Install wall and blade signs | $9,019 | [ALT1886682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886682/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/) | 110 ft E | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single fam residential home to 3 family. Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler system to be installed.;E[plan] Filed.*CC application Reassigned to FD on 7/14/2026 | $575,000 | [ALT1813988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813988/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/) | 150 ft N | Alteration or repair | replaced rotted lumber on rear triple deck | $18,670 | [SF1879840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879840/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [928 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/928-dorchester-av/) | 170 ft SW | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove and replace all stair threads and clips install new stair threads remove all bar grating install new bar grating and secure with j-bolts remove all existing bolts and install new grade 5 hardware remove surface rust paint black | $28,500 | [SF1866800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866800/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [10 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-crescent-av/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | install aluminum coil on fascia & paint soffit | $7,870 | [SF1868160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868160/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas line for laundry | $1,000 | [G1904941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904941/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [16 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-taft-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Temp Generator power for film production. (AND ONLYTEMP GENERATOR POWER) October 7th Set and Work Trucks | $500 | [ETS1905792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1905792/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porches to be same size and shape | $20,000 | [SF1905886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905886/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | New bedroom addition, with a center light, recessed lights, a smoke detector extension from existing system and a hall light. Work being done in apartment #4 | $4,500 | [E1906086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906086/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [7 Cottrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cottrell-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904485/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [49 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-buttonwood-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling: tile, plumbing, cabinetry. No structural work. | $34,950 | [SF1899508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899508/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Install five receptacles, three switches, and one recessed closet light; relocate the office light and add dedicated 20-amp washer and 30-amp dryer circuits, with other new devices connected to existing circuits. | $2,500 | [E1903825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903825/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-buttonwood-st/) | 360 ft N | Roofing | Install new rubber roof. | $27,560 | [SF1901841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901841/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | New Laundry | $1,500 | [PL1903880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903880/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,000 | [ETS1901807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901807/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [16 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grant-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | strip existing siding install new vinil siding new pvc trims and fascia, reapir front and back deck, kept same sie and layout, replace composite deck floor and new ovc railings | $142,600 | [SF1902149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902149/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [86 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-mount-vernon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 units, and house panel. Keep existing service. Bring 125a feed/panel to each unit to rewire branch cricuits. switches/outlets receptacle/lights. Bring unit up to code. Install AFCI/GFCI protection. Properly ground and bond existing service. Old work snaking and wiring in each unit | $50,000 | [E1900009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900009/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $25,000 | [E1900736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900736/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | new waste pipe to all new fixture toilet, sink, kitchen sink, shower. | $24,000 | [PL1897969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897969/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | new gas line to stove, hot air furnace and tankless water heater. | $10,000 | [G1897965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897965/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bathroom on all 3 floors, install insulation as needed. Flooring, painting, electrical and plumbing work. | $97,500 | [SF1896053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896053/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | UNIT # 4 Build new Bedroom close walls create open for glass panel to be installed add pocket door at bathroom add LVL for support*2.3.26 Application assigned to FD 2.10.26 | $33,793 | [ALT1813914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813914/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-taft-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | bath tub removal, new install, tile, window stone 8 taft unit # 1 | $10,571 | [SF1878644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878644/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [91 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-buttonwood-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Existing house is a single house family. We would like to convert basement to an ADU unit (approx. 860 SF). The work includes constructing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room and 1 kitchen. This would make it a single house + ADU unit. Also add an additional bathroom for the first floor bedroom. | $100,000 | [ALT1807338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807338/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Install 2-ton ductless mini-split system in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1882954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882954/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Replace 15 existing 2x4 troffer light fixtures with 15 new Led flat panel troffers in second floor classroom Install 2 exit signs and 2 emergency back up units | $7,500 | [E1880506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880506/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire wire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878148/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 410 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $280,000 | [E1873243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873243/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Reset vanity Reset shower faucets Reset Toilet Reset Dishwasher Reset Sink | $1,950 | [PL1857812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857812/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 9 replacement windows | $6,760 | [SF1871682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871682/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Reset kitchen cabinet and appliances. Reset bathroom fixtures. | $23,740 | [SF1857805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857805/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-grant-st/) | 510 ft SE | Roofing | Strip/reroof | $15,500 | [SF1873267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873267/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing of the house. | $30,050 | [PL1867539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867539/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Plumbing | Repipe gas pipe for unit 1 and 2 only. | $16,500 | [G1867533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867533/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 850 ft NW | New building | To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade.; This will be a Nominal Fee Filing | $750,000 | [ERT1476089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1476089/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Main Ceiling R22 Blown-in Cellulose (Drill) | $16,148 | [SF1863007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863007/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [857-861 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857--861-dorchester-av/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Work to be done at secondary address 91 Roseclair. The imspection of the meter Because no usage mre than 1 year | $200 | [E1864268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864268/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [53 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-crescent-av/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $8,316 | [SF1828106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828106/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | need to upgrade this underground service to 200A and add a common meter for this 3 families house | $6,500 | [E1861619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861619/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [946a-952 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946a--952-dorchester-av/) | 490 ft S | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (Tub to Tub, lav and toilet) Address: 950 Dorchester Ave #206 Dorchester MA 02125 | $1,500 | [PL1858768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858768/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 3 Family full renovation per attached drawing. | $315,000 | [ALT1822188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Fire systems | Install a UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857359/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 410 ft NW | Fire systems | Install an ew UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857357/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $15,070 | [SF1850002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850002/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22 Newport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-newport-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $14,000 | [SF1843758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843758/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [23 Howes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howes-st/) | 770 ft SW | Roofing | Install new EPDM roof over existing roof with 1 inch of close cell insulation. | $13,400 | [SF1848670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848670/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install new hardwood floor/suspended ceiling and paint due to water damage | $110,850 | [SF1848992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848992/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [40 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-buttonwood-st/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation and added laundry | $5,000 | [E1844334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844334/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 410 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing. | $36,000 | [PL1841083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841083/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 410 ft NW | Plumbing | Running gas pipe for 2 furnaces, 2 gas stoves, 2 water heaters for unit 1 and 2. | $10,500 | [G1839108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1839108/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bathroom outlets, switches, lights, and appliances in unit #1. 10368750 jd | $6,400 | [E1837879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837879/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [78 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Service Upgrade to 200A | $3,000 | [E1879444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879444/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24-26 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-harvest-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amp. Relocate meters outside | $4,000 | [E1897560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897560/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [35 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-sudan-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | To change occupancy from three-family to four-family by converting basement level into a residential unit | $219,000 | [ALT1628851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1628851/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair to columns | $1,500 | [SF1890926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890926/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of 1 FamilyNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;DANIEL RAE: | Not listed | [ALT1891040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891040/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization | $4,392 | [SF1873414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873414/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878149/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Complete bathrooms remodeling on all 3 floors including electrical and plumbing work. Preparation and paint entire apartments. Install new floating flooring and trim on all 3 floors. Construct/improvement of basement storage area only and half bathroom. | $150,000 | [ALT1874151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874151/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [31-33 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-willis-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replacing porch. Old one falling down. | $5,000 | [SF1872815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872815/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [819 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/819-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Rewire 1st floor rear enclosed porch and rear 2nd + 3rd floor open decks. | $6,500 | [E1872696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872696/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [15 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | water heater | $1,800 | [G1872633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872633/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-romsey-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip flashing tape around all openings Supply and install new standard PVC mounting blocks (light, meter, plug plate, hose bib, etc.) Supply and install Hardie soffit on whole house All trim work | $86,965 | [SF1845289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845289/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [36 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-spring-garden-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | wiring and installation hardwire smoke and CO detectors | $1,500 | [EFA1850959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850959/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,339 | [SF1848772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848772/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [990-996 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990--996-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install a new counter top, plumbing to accommodate sink, electrical to accommodate light fixture and outlet and fire block if necessary. | $10,000 | [SF1841997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841997/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 269 E Cottage St | 580 ft SW | To construct a 6 Story Hotel Commercial mixed use blg of 40,923 SqFt | [BOA1895407](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 20 Mayfield St | 0.24 mi S | To change occupancy from Existing 3-family to 5 family by dividing 1 unit to create 5-family total - no… | [BOA1853058](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-22 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 57 Mount Vernon St | 710 ft N | To remove sidewalk & granite curb currently blocking driveway, grade, install matching cornerstones & pour… | [BOA1825854](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-06 |
| Requested |  | 833 Dorchester Av | 0.19 mi N | To confirm occupancy as three family and change occupancy to a six family | [BOA1817966](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-02 |
| Requested |  | 51 Buttonwood St | 550 ft N | To combine Parcels 1303307000 and 1303308000 to create a single lot, raze the existing structure at 51… | [BOA1800300](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-21 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 34 Spring Garden St | 0.21 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1794725](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-31 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 769 Columbia Rd | 710 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Scope of work clarified 6.2.2026: To renovate 769 Columbia Road, Boston…" | [BOA1857327](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-03 |

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".

## More on this street

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

- [13 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [30 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [36 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [40 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-buttonwood-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [49 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [91 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [92 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:52 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 73 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-buttonwood-st/