# Building permits at 120 Olney St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 14, 2024: Remove and replace two windows in home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace two windows in home. Direct replacements with no structural changes. Dispose of all job debris. U-value on windows is.26 | $3,000 | [SF1657271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1657271/) |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation Apt 1 | $300 | [ELV1310774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1310774/) |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows no structural changes | $1,735 | [SF888675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF888675/) |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Alteration or repair | basic wall insulation and weatherization | $3,125 | [SF855184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF855184/) |

## 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 160 ft SW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 140 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 210 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 210 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/) | 120 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 760 ft NW | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | 200 amp 3 family service upgrade from 100 amps. Move meters outside prepping for solar install. | $7,500 | [E1903991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903991/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 710 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Retaining Wall and front entrance. Front stairs remove and replace with lights | $35,000 | [SF1901425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901425/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mallon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-mallon-rd/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Siding Strip and install | $11,000 | [SF1895992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895992/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400amp and add a meter | $8,000 | [E1894936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894936/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890992/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 980 ft N | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Everton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everton-st/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace deck structure. | $16,000 | [SF1884463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884463/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 420 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $39,551 | [SF1879844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879844/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $59,327 | [E1879639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879639/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Up Academy Holland School, 85 Olney Street, replace drinking fountains: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 7 on the 2nd floor and 3 on the 3rd floor. | $26,000 | [PL1879224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879224/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | 3+Meter Relocation. | $12,000 | [E1879670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879670/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 690 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880082/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/) | 630 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880080/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 420 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880076/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Bullard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bullard-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace HVAC Systems, refinish Hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, paint and prime | $105,000 | [SF1878091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878091/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 103 remove and replace 9 windows and 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $15,049 | [SF1871337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871337/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 910 ft N | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 270 ft W | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [82 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-rosseter-st/) | 390 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing EPDM Roof, Replace all Pipe Boots, Replace Existing Roof Drain, Rebuild Chimney Roof Line Up, Re-Flash Chimney | $28,281 | [SF1852097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852097/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [106 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rosseter-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | adding house meter | $7,800 | [E1846299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846299/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Basement renovation Doing al the electrical is needed | $6,000 | [E1844805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844805/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-nottingham-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | 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. | $50,550 | [SF1905877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905877/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2-4 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-blakeville-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 storm door; 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,527 | [SF1897146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897146/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | 200A underground temp service | $6,000 | [ETS1902464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902464/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 1.5 heat pump | $3,000 | [E1895053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895053/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883630/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [31 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-blakeville-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $11,797 | [SF1881343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881343/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Eunice St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-eunice-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880077/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [93 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873364) (Unit -2) | $5,000 | [SF1873785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873785/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 0.24 mi W | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 940 ft NE | To construct a three-story, six-unit residential building with five parking spaces… | [BOA1698223](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-11 |
| Requested |  | 71 Rosseter St | 370 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Unit #1-extend living space into the basement with half bath & unit #2…" | [BOA1670880](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-11-13 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 58 Bullard St | 0.21 mi S | Zoning appeal: "NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 STORY 5 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGClarification: NEW CONSTRUCTION of a 3…" | [BOA1790078](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-20 |

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 Olney St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [63 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-olney-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [55 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-olney-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [23 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-olney-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 03:12 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, 23:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-olney-st/