# Building permits at 12 Melbourne St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 24, 2025: Install new water feeder and backflow preventer for new stem boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 91 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Install new water feeder and backflow preventer for new stem boiler. | $10,000 | [PL1686095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1686095/) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace gas fired steam boiler and reconnect to existing gas piping | $10,000 | [G1686093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1686093/) |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Insulation of walls and attic using blown cellulose | $4,441 | [SF799412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF799412/) |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Alteration or repair | renovation of;1/2 bath room on 2nd floor, paint and finish | $6,000 | [SF630051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF630051/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | [16 Melbourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-melbourne-st/) | 75 ft S | Roofing | Replace existing roof. | $19,500 | [SF1839421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839421/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | add 1bathroom and apply drywall over old plaster. | $19,750 | [SF1902991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902991/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [120 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-welles-av/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906009/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [30 Nixon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-nixon-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family. | Not listed | [ALT1895762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895762/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [108 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-welles-av/) | 580 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1905602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905602/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Install receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom in unit #1 | $2,000 | [E1904348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904348/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2 bathroom renovations | $30,100 | [SF1899773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899773/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 660 ft SE | Plumbing | remodeling 1 full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1903920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903920/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-brent-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885325) | $14,000 | [SF1895056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895056/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2-4 Centre Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-centre-av/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 4 Centre Ave | $2,220 | [PL1904114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904114/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [56 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-lithgow-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove rotten wood and rebuild front deck according to plans, same size and design; | $30,000 | [SF1900330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900330/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 670 ft W | Plumbing | rough in new bathroom second floor remodel bathroom 3rd floor remodel kitchen 2nd floor | $10,000 | [PL1896864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896864/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 670 ft W | Plumbing | install gas stove | $500 | [G1896854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896854/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft E | Sign | Install dimensional lettering, logo on sign band and install blade sign onto existing bracket | $7,264 | [ALT1862698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862698/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [30 Nixon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-nixon-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacing front porch to same measurement. Adding 3 windows and adding a storm door. | $4,000 | [SF1895743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895743/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Rewire second floor bathroom, kitchen, laundry and new bathroom and add smokes | $10,000 | [E1895204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895204/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 680 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring power and lighting for laundry, bathroom, family room, gym room in the basement. Service repair and relocating. Main panel replacement and subpanel installation. Disconnect and new circuit for condenser, hot water and air handler. | $6,000 | [E1892891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892891/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [20 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-allston-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/ Insulation | $17,216 | [SF1889883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889883/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [98 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-centre-st/) | 460 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit #1, including selective demolition, minor interior partition and framing modifications, window replacement, insulation, plaster, tile, finish carpentry, painting, and hardwood floor refinishing. Plumbing and electrical work under separate | $86,120 | [SF1889757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889757/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-centre-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing rear staircase and rebuild back to same size, Replace decking and handrails only on 2nd fl deck. All framing to remain, reset (1) existing sonertube | $14,000 | [SF1889127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889127/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [17 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-moultrie-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family home; front deck remodeling back deck build with exterior door instalationno record of occupancyhomeowner:: | $25,500 | [ALT1836808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836808/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 680 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation on Basement: 1 new 3/4-bathroom, 1 ejector pump, 1 laundry and 1 bar sink | $8,000 | [PL1881144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881144/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 680 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation on basement: 1 gas dryer relocation and 1 gas furnace relocation. | $2,000 | [G1881146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881146/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [26 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-moultrie-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and 10 existing windows and replace with 1 new door and 10 new windows. NO structural work | $28,947 | [SF1868483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868483/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate the basement, replace laundry, add a new bathroom, a gym and living room | $143,305 | [ALT1781930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1781930/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [80-88 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--88-welles-av/) | 740 ft S | Plumbing | kitchens baths | $65,000 | [PL1868958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868958/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [21 Wainwright St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wainwright-st/) | 500 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $12,000 | [G1869185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869185/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [225 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-centre-st/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls for existing walk-in cooler. | $3,000 | [E1869283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869283/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [473 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-talbot-av/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | wire for one 8kw heat pump, service outlet for air handler, one exterior service outlet | $1,800 | [E1864026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864026/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation in basement and attic space | $2,004 | [SF1849118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849118/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Wainwright St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wainwright-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Emergency permit - Repair fire damaged area on the 2nd floor rear deck and siding. Also repair and replace siding as needed. | $5,000 | [SF1858597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858597/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $24,162 | [SF1852247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852247/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1750-1758 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1750--1758-dorchester-av/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | No work planned. Need to complete an abandoned Change of Occupancy long form permit from 25 years ago. Had been operating as a Hair Salon for 25 years, became vacant and now the new Hair Salon (No Nail salon work) requires change of legal occupancy. | $10,000 | [ALT1090507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1090507/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [12 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-moultrie-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1855477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855477/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [23 Roseland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-roseland-st/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior main entry door, 2nd and 3rd floor handrails, floor boards and fascia boards | $7,500 | [SF1853374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853374/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [16 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-allston-st/) | 680 ft NW | Roofing | Shingle Roofing Replacement // EPDM Membrane Replacement | $4,455 | [SF1849529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849529/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [17 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-moultrie-st/) | 840 ft W | Other | Install TESLA Wall Connector (48A continuous draw) (TESLA = 48A MAX) | $1,963 | [E1850371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850371/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [52 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lithgow-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $10,771 | [SF1843734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843734/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [149 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-welles-av/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation (R-13). | $3,959 | [SF1842966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842966/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | knob And tube Removal, 1st Floor- lighting (kitchen pantry, living, dining room, 3 bedrooms) and living room receptacle knob and tube removal 2nd floor - living room light and 2 plugs, dining room light and 1 plug, bedroom 1 light and 1 plug, bedroom 2 light and 1 plug, bedroom 3 light and 1 plug. | $20,000 | [E1845086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845086/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 51 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [11 Lonsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lonsdale-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front deck at first fl same size as existing; approx. 25'x7' | $23,000 | [SF1906425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906425/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [37 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-allston-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $4,000 | [SF1901611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901611/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400a, adding two new meters and panels. Relocating existing panels and extending all existing circuits. | $15,400 | [E1905524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905524/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [97 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-alban-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904489/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [80 Lyndhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-lyndhurst-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to convert an existing bedroom into a primary walk-in closet and full bathroom. | $130,075 | [SF1901065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901065/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1684 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1684-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Existing perimeter devices remain.new interior adding outlets,switches and lighting to new interior walls. Add gfci fan light combo to switch in bathroom.. | $9,500 | [E1902794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902794/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [24 Edwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-edwin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | wire and install 5 new outlets in unit 1 | $1,200 | [E1899943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899943/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install 18 exterior outside light in | $1,800 | [E1899165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899165/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace bath fixtures | $4,200 | [PL1895381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895381/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [48 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-kenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spray foam to rim joist and crawl space, paint, & thermal board box around pipes. | $2,200 | [SF1887529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887529/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | wiring bathroom 1 receptacle 1 light/fan | $3,000 | [E1891352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891352/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install telephone &; cable in each unit total of 3 telephone 3 cble | $2,500 | [ELV1886272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886272/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install 6 smoke & carbon each floor | $2,500 | [EFA1886283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886283/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Rewiring 2 apartments 200 amp service sub panel each floor central air bath kitchen | $20,000 | [E1886279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886279/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing Two-Family Dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1882920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882920/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [501 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-talbot-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | o record of occupancy CONFORM OCCUPANCY OF 3 FAMILY Dwelling.( Finishing an unfinished attic space) Remove roofing and replace with new framing to accommodate new living space in the attic. Install insulation and new drywall. Install new plumbing for bathroom and electrical throughout new space. | $175,000 | [ALT1769901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1769901/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom renovation, unit 2 upper floor. Replace all tiles, bathtub, vanity and toilet. Paint bathroom throughout, including partial kitchen ceiling below. | $22,300 | [SF1882909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882909/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | first floor gas furnace, gas hot water, second floor gas furnace, gas hot water | $6,000 | [G1882005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882005/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | remodel 4 full bathrooms,remodel 2 kitchens,2 laundry, | $30,000 | [PL1882003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882003/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | 2 New gas line for combi boiler | $5,000 | [G1875354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875354/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [241 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Wire 1.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Replace current electrical panel with new panel for additional breaker space | $3,000 | [E1879737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879737/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade service | Not listed | [E1877513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877513/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | 1 full bathroom, kitchen sink and laundry located in the basement | $7,000 | [PL1875345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875345/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | New ADU in basement floor level | $88,750 | [ALT1776845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1776845/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Lonsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-lonsdale-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing second and third floor exterior deck framing, decking, and railings in existing footprint and configuration. Existing support columns and footings to remain. Install new pressure treated framing, decking, and railings. Work includes demolition and debris disposal | $17,000 | [SF1868392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868392/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [41 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-melville-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Takeover a project : Add main disconnect to a service, add public meter | $6,000 | [E1867206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867206/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [29 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-melville-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | 13 Recesessed lights 12 recptacles 60A subpanel (3 circuit) | $10,000 | [E1859460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859460/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace entire windows, remove and reinstall 3 exterior door, electrical service, install new heat pump, install new kitchen range hood. | $153,900 | [SF1861066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861066/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [35 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lithgow-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing existing wood porch decking and railings with PVC or composite materials. Repairing and resurfacing existing concrete steps and parging the existing retaining wall. No structural changes are planned. | $8,000 | [SF1858049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858049/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [39 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-brent-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Unit #2 - 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, vanity and toilet. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $2,500 | [PL1864394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864394/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Rehab bathroom, update shower valves and replace tub. Replace copper lines for sink and shut offs for sink/ toilet. | $500 | [PL1863772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863772/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors on 3rd floor unit where required by law. | $800 | [EFA1863294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863294/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Rewire entire third floor to code. Install sub panel. | $12,000 | [E1863292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863292/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [92 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-alban-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Finish Plumbing Work | $4,800 | [PL1862745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862745/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [31 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-kenwood-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | remove and replace asphalt shingled roof | $20,500 | [SF1858329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858329/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [31 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-kenwood-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Installing a brand new heating system | $15,000 | [G1849479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849479/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [35 Shepton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-shepton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 Family. | Not listed | [ALT1856404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856404/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | update bathroom. remove tiles from walls and floor. remove all sheetrock. update plumbing. Update electrical. Install new sheetrock, du-rock, tiles and plumbing fixtures. Paint. Update electrical throughout apartment by snaking new lines, updating panel and breakers | $58,800 | [SF1858126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858126/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [52 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-welles-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing wood decking and rebuild it into a composite deck and proper code as state of Massachusetts requires. same dimensions as existing 11 foot by 16 foot | $23,100 | [SF1856762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856762/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [113 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-ocean-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $7,412 | [SF1856449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856449/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [35 Shepton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-shepton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove about 800 square feet of old shingles and replace with new asphalt roofing shingles. | $9,000 | [SF1852018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852018/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [66 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-welles-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovations such as siding, roof, bathrooms, and kitchens, windows, and door replacements. | $25,000 | [SF1855174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855174/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $5,687 | [SF1845288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845288/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [27 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lithgow-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | replace (3) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switch for weatherizaiton work. | $3,600 | [E1843891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843891/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lithgow-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Weather strip doors. Air seal basement. Blown cellulose-Walls R-13. | $17,800 | [SF1845507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845507/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [35 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-melville-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $12,521 | [SF1845152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845152/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-moultrie-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Remove and replace Asphalt shingles on the roof. | $17,000 | [SF1843999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843999/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [493 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Gas Water heater replacement | $2,500 | [PL1845993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845993/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [493 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $2,000 | [G1845990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845990/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [22 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new at 22 Saint Mark's Rd #2. | $1,200 | [ELV1846341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846341/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Replacing three exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,700 | [E1844975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844975/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 501 Talbot Av | 0.23 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1806734](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-12-16 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 69 Brent St | 680 ft SW | To renovate the basement, replace laundry, add a new bathroom, a gym and living room | [BOA1810476](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-08 |
| Approved | Apr 16, 2026 | 37 Mather St | 0.22 mi N | To change the occupancy from 2-Fam to 1-Fam | [BOA1723161](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-05-20 |

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 Melbourne St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [9-11 Melbourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-melbourne-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [16 Melbourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-melbourne-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 23:01 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 4 permits at this address and 91 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-melbourne-st/