# Building permits at 12 Walter St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Oct 17, 2024: Pv roof mounted solar installation of 8.0 kw and 20 panels. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | Solar | Pv roof mounted solar installation of 8.0 kw and 20 panels. | $43,197 | [SF1652391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1652391/) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Solar | PV roof mounted solar installation of 8.0 kw and 20 panels. | $38,197 | [E1652402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1652402/) |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install 12 squares of architect type roofing shingles. Repair trim fascia and soffit. | $12,360 | [SF1539092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1539092/) |
| May 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, air sealing, weather stripping and blown cellulose - work in Unit #2 | $4,600 | [SF711089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF711089/) |
| May 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, air sealing, weather stripping and blown cellulose -work in Unit #1 | $3,000 | [SF711081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF711081/) |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Strip mansard part of roof only. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install lifetime architect shingles to mansard. Replace all rotted wood on front porch. Replace all rotted rails and steps on front. Install (3) post for added strength on rear porch. Install new steel bulkhead | $19,000 | [SF416646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF416646/) |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Electrical | wiring porch | $1,200 | [E44978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E44978/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

51 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 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [20 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-west-st/) | 650 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,275 | [SF1902534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902534/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [78 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-pierce-st/) | 420 ft E | Roofing | Replace/Repair damaged parts of shingle roof. | $3,850 | [SF1901883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901883/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Existing church to include use of current 1st floor space for a food distribution center. This involves the distribution of uncooked food and groceries to individual community members on a by weekly basis. There is no added cost involved as the facility already exist and we will be using the existin | $4,000 | [ALT1738655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738655/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of exterior walls using fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $131,700 | [SF1891313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891313/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Frame walls in bathroom frame half wall in utility room. Insulate walls where needed install drywall on walls. Install tile on walls in bathroom. Plaster wall in utility room and paint. Build soffit around pipe on bar install fire blocking around pipes where needed. | $22,000 | [SF1886013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886013/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | adding Vapor barrier - 6 mil polyethylene to exposed dirt in basement insulating walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with 8" dense pack cellulose | $14,858 | [SF1868746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868746/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 660 ft NE | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Install fixtures | $25,000 | [PL1871487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871487/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 380 ft W | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 360 ft E | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove old shakewood siding and replace it with new vinyl siding. Also remove front decking boards and replace it with composite boards. | $37,000 | [SF1840826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840826/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Replacement of Fire Alarm control panel and associated initiating and notification devices. | $12,000 | [E1893911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893911/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system including FACP, notification and detection devices, pull stations, monitoring, HVAC/Ansul interfaces, programming, testing, certification, and BFD acceptance. | $65,000 | [ALT1900631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900631/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1180 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1180-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $19,750 | [SF1905841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905841/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 6 existing windows and replace with 6 new in-kind windows. | $12,179 | [SF1897758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897758/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [SF1870047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870047/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [E1870052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870052/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Remove all debris on left side flat roof and apply epdm rubber membrane in accordance to industry standard and state and local codes | $10,450 | [SF1873103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873103/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,430 | [SF1871435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871435/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Partial removal of a non structural partition wall between the living room and bedroom | $15,000 | [SF1868330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868330/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | All new rough and finish plumbing in basement for 3 mop sinks, one lav, one toilet. First floor kitchen sink, toilet, and lav | $13,000 | [PL1865365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865365/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 35 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $64,835 | [SF1844874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844874/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | $1,000 | [PL1845924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845924/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement water heater only | $2,600 | [G1845917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845917/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845684/) |

## 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 | May 14, 2026 | 2 to 20 Fairmount Av | 700 ft SW | To add takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done | [BOA1721164](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-05-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [36 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-walter-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [48-54 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--54-walter-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [54-56 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-walter-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025
- [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [84 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-walter-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2024
- [90-92 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-walter-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [104 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-walter-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 12:56 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 10, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-walter-st/