# Building permits at 12 Union Av, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest listed at $496,185.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 23: In ground pool. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| May 30, 2025 | Roofing | strip and re-roof 16 sq. asphalt shingles. Replace 4 skylights in existing openings. | $15,550 | [SF1724017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1724017/) |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Electrical | Service upgrade for 200amp. | $8,000 | [E1686737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1686737/) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Pool or spa | Install new 8x32 in-ground pool. [ePlans] | $50,000 | [ALT1602021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1602021/) |

## 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [150 Brookside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-brookside-av/) | 210 ft NW | Roofing | Remove & repalce entire roof | $11,875 | [SF1901844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901844/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 240 ft SE | Demolition | Removal of underground storage tanks discovered during demolition of the existing building. Tanks have been removed from the ground, but need to be disposed of. All waste has been drained and disposed. This is an amendment/ addition to ERT1120164. EPA#MAR000636423.*6/20/24 application assigned to FD | $1,000 | [A1617323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1617323/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 90 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,800 | [SF1869910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 90 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869900/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 90 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869890/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | We noticed a discrepancy between the existing conditions plan and the actual field condition. This required the footings along gridline L to be redesigned. Building Permit: ERT1120164 | $8,000 | [A1653374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1653374/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 240 ft SE | Sign | Install (1) Channel Letters on Raceway with Dimensional Graphics Flush mount to fascia (retic. brick) using hardware | $9,989 | [ALT1847158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847158/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 150 ft SE | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-gordon-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a ductless system | $1,012 | [E1903002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903002/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade the service for 100amps to 200amps and add public meter | $5,000 | [E1897183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897183/) |
| Aug 29, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | temp service | $2,000 | [ETS1894784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894784/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-everett-st/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | Install an additional car charger outside at the carport | $2,500 | [E1881831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881831/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 970 ft NE | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 9-11 Ackley Pl ERT application (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy  | $496,180 | [ERT1672941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672941/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3345 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3345-washington-st/) | 390 ft E | Plumbing | replace 4 roof drains for the boston police | $4,000 | [PL1872793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872793/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | Erect new five-story mixed-use building to contain 36 dwelling units and ground-floor local retail business space, and residential amenity space, including bicycle storage room, with seven exterior accessory residential parking spaces at grade.*Clarification: Combine parcel# 1102856000 with vacant p | Not listed | [ERT1682848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1682848/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 280 ft SW | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Foundation only permit.*See ERT of record for already stamped and approved permitted drawings for this project/FD- 7.7.2026 Costs low | Not listed | [FND1869084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1869084/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 960 ft NE | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 5-7 Ackley Pl ERT1672941 (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy*Filing | $496,185 | [ERT1672942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672942/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 980 ft E | Plumbing | -Disconnect and remove 3rd floor water heater. -install new hot water line to connect 3rd floor to water heater in basement -Reroute stack vent over a couple feet from floor of 3rd floor up through roof. | $1,900 | [PL1861504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861504/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 980 ft E | Plumbing | disconnect and cap gas line to old 3rd floor furnace and water heater | $250 | [G1861512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861512/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [165 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-green-st/) | 300 ft NW | Roofing | Roof replacement Asphalt shinglesAPPROX 10 SQ | $5,500 | [SF1856706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856706/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | 3297 Washington St. - Brookside Community Health Center - RTU replacement new fused disconnects mounted to unit, disconnect existing units, extend existing feeders, reconnect control wiring at new units. Mtec118x | $9,845 | [E1856068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856068/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Service Piping, backflow & Flange Ball Valve | $3,000 | [PL1855767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855767/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [14 Greenley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-greenley-pl/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Connections for air source heat pump heating system in unit 3 only - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the attic. | $10,000 | [E1855127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855127/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | - relocate ev charger - exterior work, adding lighting and outlets on deck - interior work, adding lights to existing wiring in living room, laundry room, hallway | $5,000 | [E1852054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852054/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom Renovation, wire and install 2 wall sconce, wire and install a recess light, wire and install an exhaust fan heater light unit, Instal a GFCI outlet, wire and install bidet outlet | $2,500 | [E1855738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855738/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom renew. | $4,500 | [PL1853223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853223/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | *At risk permit Foundation only;*J.K. Application re-assigned to FD by M.O. on 5.26.26 | $496,185 | [FND1835653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1835653/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, 1st floor unit | $39,863 | [SF1850565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850565/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [13 Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-bishop-st/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | We have already received a short-form permit for this job and have paid the permit fee for the entire scope of work. This application is for the long-form permit to perform window replacement/installation and some exterior siding work at the back of the house.;8 new windows, plus 3 replacement windo | $70,200 | [ALT1798871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798871/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Ophir St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ophir-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $7,611 | [SF1843737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843737/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | 400 AMP service installation and rewiring of the whole house. | $16,500 | [E1903935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903935/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [13 Marmion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-marmion-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Addition | 2-story rear addition and new attic dormer plus partial interior renovation. Confirm existing 1 family dwelling.Contact; Peter Sagalis (contractor). | $254,483 | [ALT1686444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686444/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [32 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-newbern-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Back Deck : Demolition, removal and disposal of existing deck framing, decking, and railing. Install new footing, frame install decking and code-compliant railing system, replace base 2 row siding and install flashing. shingling repairs around the ledger board. Window and Doors Replacement. | $26,613 | [SF1899803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899803/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [44 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-newbern-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Shingle Roof Replacement & Install a chimney cap | $11,397 | [SF1862259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862259/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [95 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-green-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Installation of a new 60mil EPDM roof on the entire flat roof on the rear section of the building only. | $28,000 | [SF1894907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894907/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation including new water, waste and vent piping for kitchen, laundry, powder room and 2nd-floor full bath tub. Install water heater and fixtures. Existing attic bathroom to remain; reconnect existing piping only. | $35,000 | [PL1894508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894508/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Install new natural gas piping and connections for Navien NCB-240/130H combi boiler and kitchen gas range. Test gas piping and make final connections. | $3,000 | [G1894509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894509/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [62-76 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--76-cornwall-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1887014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887014/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [304 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/304-lamartine-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,371 | [SF1877921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877921/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install (2) 20amp circuits and (2) wall outlets at 2nd floor pantry Install (1) 20amp circuit and (1) wall outlet at 1st floor kitchen for gas stove | $2,300 | [E1876042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876042/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | In Unit 3 Install (2) 120v 20a a/c receptacles on the third floor (middle bedroom and back bedroom) | $2,300 | [E1874097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874097/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair water-damaged Unit 001, including drywall, insulation, kitchen cabinets, flooring. | $90,090 | [SF1874689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874689/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of Single family.; Remove interior/exterior walls for insulation upgrades in basement, 1st &; 2nd floors. Replace windows, relocate kitchen, renovate baths/laundry, modify openings, and paint entire interior.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Owners: Sam Wheeler &; Adrie Lofters.;Phone. | $658 | [ALT1860429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860429/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install customer-supplied EV charger at exterior parking space with ~75' run; add 2-pole 50A breaker and service lockout; install two mini breakers to free panel space; set up charger | $1,600 | [E1871352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871352/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition of interior walls, no structural alterations to verify engineering plans and order proper materials. Work related to long form applied on ALT1860429 - Cost for this work is reflected on ALT1860429 permit applied and paid for. | $1,000 | [SF1863998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863998/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-forest-hills-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof including skylight replacement | $59,975 | [SF1860139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860139/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Marmion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-marmion-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100a to 200a + full house re-wire | $25,000 | [E1860059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860059/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [46 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856607/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Water damage basement unit. Replace panel and wiring that got wet in Unit 001. During emergency, make safe and hook up temp. lights and power. Areas that got wet kitchen wall, ceiling and panel. | $7,500 | [E1849250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849250/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [53 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-glen-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | PARTIAL Shingle Roofing Replacement //. - EPDM Membrane Replacement //. - Skylight Replacement – EPDM Rubber Roof (VELUX Skylights – X Units) | $9,300 | [SF1847289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847289/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Install a new 100 amp three face underground, temporary service inside the building in order to service the elevator and car lift installations | $850 | [ETS1849059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1849059/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,500 | [PL1843474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843474/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawn |  | 19 Kenton Rd | 930 ft S | To construct an 8 unit multifamily building with 8 parking spaces | [BOA1625343](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2024-07-10 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Union Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [17 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-union-av/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [20 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-union-av/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025
- [23-25 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-union-av/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024
- [62 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-union-av/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 15:26 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, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-union-av/