# Building permits at 12 Capital St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 27: Insulate attic floor,attic slopes and kneewall slopes with cellulose insulation,thermal barrier board and. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | insulate attic floor,attic slopes and kneewall slopes with cellulose insulation,thermal barrier board and fiberglass insulation insulate rim joist with fiberglass insulation | $5,051 | [SF1814350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1814350/) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Electrical | wire kitchen remodel | $2,600 | [E1732388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1732388/) |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Plumbing | renovation a kitchen vith disposal,diswasher ice maker | $1,200 | [PL1731362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1731362/) |
| May 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Re-model existing kitchen. Removal of existing wall. | $27,000 | [SF1717826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1717826/) |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 windows - no structural changes | $4,758 | [SF111281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF111281/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | UNIT 301 - remove damage floor and replace with new flooring. New baseboard. New insulation, blueboard & plaster in damaged area. some electric & some plumbing. The Unit to be painted. | $44,500 | [SF1903026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903026/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home 4 baths kitchen laundry | $20,000 | [PL1900041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900041/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping for house renovation | $5,000 | [G1900042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900042/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house | $2,000 | [ELV1900474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900474/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Wiring for local smoke detectors | $4,000 | [EFA1900477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900477/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Rewire single family house. 3 beds 4 baths | $28,000 | [E1900473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900473/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 630 ft SE | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9 Temple Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-temple-te/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,425 | [SF1895039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895039/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [20 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-lasell-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist. | $1,000 | [SF1877690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877690/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | (Unit 101) Interior renovation of water-damaged condominium unit including replacement of hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets/countertops, bathroom remodel with walk-in shower, drywall and ceiling repairs, finish carpentry, painting, and associated plumbing and electrical reconnections. | $50,500 | [SF1874163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874163/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [342 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-temple-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | This is a backyard renovation with no modifications to current home. Wish to add: pool, patio, pergola, and shed to the current backyard. Working with CJ Pickering Enterprises for pool and patio installation. Pergola is homeowner assemble/install. The shed premade/delivered by Skip's outdoor shed | $97,480 | [ALT1839504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839504/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | wiring kitchen | $4,200 | [E1855622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855622/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | Working in units 101,201,301 and 401 Checked out all electrical panels and light fixtures due to flood | $5,000 | [E1855156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855156/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [311 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-temple-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace all siding on house. No electrical work will be involved. | $25,000 | [SF1849427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849427/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen, bathrooms, first floor ceilings & second floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck. Build new decks the same size. Bring electrical & plumbing up to code. Install new windows. Blue board & plaster. Paint interior & exterior of house. | $220,000 | [SF1843809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843809/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [28 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-lasell-st/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Install new subpanel on 2 nd floor and rewire 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | [E1842743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842743/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site id-879179) yr2 | $7,000 | [SF1893899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879179) | $7,000 | [SF1873784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873784/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Wire a 10KW mini split system. | $1,200 | [E1869299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869299/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 6 Zone Mini Split System. 55k Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level in the Rear of the House, 12k Wall Mounted Unit, Living Room, Two 9k, Wall Mounted Units for Kitchen and Laundry Area in Basement, Two 6k Wall Mounted Units for 2 Offices. | $23,000 | [SF1864950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864950/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |

## 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | 21 Cotuit St | 820 ft S | Zoning appeal: "This will be a new single-family house and will not include any installation or modification…" | [BOA1830082](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-20 |

## More on this street

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

- [15 Capital St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-capital-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [9 Capital St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-capital-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 11:21 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 14, 10:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-capital-st/