# Building permits at 120 Baker St, Boston, MA

1 Hartlawn Rd: demolition permitted May 1, a new building May 5.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 30: Strip and reroof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 230 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $8,500 | [SF1814339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1814339/) |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Alteration or repair | 3 replacement window | $5,000 | [SF697156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF697156/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 230 ft N | Electrical | wire new single family home with a 200 amp overhead service | $20,000 | [E1865350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865350/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 230 ft N | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $20,000 | [PL1858818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 230 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $5,000 | [G1858819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858819/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 230 ft N | New building | Tear down existing structure at 157 Baker Street and rebuild a new single family dwelling with a one car attached garage. Please note the new building will face the side street and will be known as 1 Hartlawn St.; Requesting Nominal Fee;Single family with attached garage for one vehicle, unfinished  | $440,000 | [ERT1770431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1770431/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 230 ft N | Demolition | Demo existing structure in order to rebuild new single family dwelling in conjunction with ERT 1770431. Please note the former address was 157 Baker St. We changed the new house to face Hartlawn.Dig Safe#2026-1803335 | $14,800 | [SF1843262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843262/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [PL1895466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895466/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [G1895462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895462/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,600 | [SF1890302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890302/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hartlawn-rd/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,536 | [SF1886295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886295/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 420 ft S | Plumbing | New gas service tie in | $800 | [G1852902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852902/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,442 | [SF1879303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879303/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [G1871836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [PL1871842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871842/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [31 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moville-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Roofing | strip and re roof | $9,200 | [SF1870108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870108/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moville-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,500 | [SF1863084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863084/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [12 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cypress-st/) | 280 ft W | Roofing | strip and replace roof | $9,000 | [SF1854943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854943/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installing ductless mini split heat pump system with 1 outdoor unit. | $5,300 | [SF1851667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851667/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Furnish and install (2) recessed LED lights on the new porch. Furnish and install (2) wall sconce light fixtures on the porch. Furnish and install (2) weather-resistant receptacle outlets: (1) receptacle outlet on the porch. (1) receptacle outlet on the side of the house. | $2,000 | [E1856673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856673/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/) | 250 ft SE | Roofing | Full strip and re roof | $6,500 | [SF1847065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847065/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring 1 outdoor unit for ductless mini split heat pump system | $1,000 | [E1851636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851636/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | wire new inground swimming pool. | $7,000 | [E1851781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851781/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 420 ft S | Pool or spa | Installation of a 9' x 16' Fiberglass Swimming Pool | $71,000 | [ALT1824447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824447/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [27 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-moville-st/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | strip and re roof | $6,910 | [SF1850174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850174/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of the existing enclosed front porch, front masonry stairs and wrought iron railings. The Contractor shall rebuild the front porch as an open porch, with new masonry front stairs. The Contractor shall modify the front walkway to align with the new stairs | $38,900 | [SF1848876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848876/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 420 ft S | Plumbing | pool heater install | $3,500 | [G1843863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843863/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [PL1903350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903350/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [G1903343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903343/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install replacement bath system - no strucutral work | $23,727 | [SF1899751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899751/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Wire new single family 3 bed room home with a 400 amp overhead service | $30,000 | [E1900725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900725/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $17,000 | [PL1896797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896797/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Erect new single family dwelling with an unfinished basement for mechanical/storage use, and an attic that is unfinished except for a bedroom/hallway.Includes; two off- street parking spots; and a Solar -Ready Zone. On the vacant lot parcel # 2010596000- 10th Edition;e[Plans] Filed | $405,000 | [ERT1797639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1797639/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [51 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Install EV charger 50A hardwired option inside garage (Tesla Charger). | $900 | [E1845840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845840/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-baker-st/
