# Building permits at 12r Ericsson St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.4M new building at 173-175 Walnut St, permitted Jun 3. 11 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 2: 25-056 - Power for containers to serve as drink garden on the greenway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 660 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2026 | Electrical | 25-056 - Power for containers to serve as drink garden on the greenway. (2) temp power feeds 30 and 50amp as specified (2) spider boxes and associated cords for connections to equipment, grounding and bonding as needed. | $27,000 | [E1856340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856340/) | | Mar 5, 2019 | Other | Erect 20x60 and 6x20 tents on 4/5/19. Removal on 4/7/19. | $2,300 | [SF927317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF927317/) | | Jul 19, 2018 | Other | Install temporary tent for wedding. 30x40 and 9x5. Install 8/2/18 Remove 8/6/18 | $1,500 | [SF855889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF855889/) | | Oct 17, 2017 | Other | Erect 30x40 and 10x10 tents on 10/25/17. Removal on 10/27/17. | $2,000 | [SF767836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF767836/) | | May 20, 2015 | Fire systems | New fire alarm | $7,000 | [A465762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A465762/) | | Apr 22, 2015 | Fire systems | fire alarm | $7,000 | [EFA464951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA464951/) | | Dec 2, 2014 | Electrical | Electrical for distillery | $60,000 | [E428743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E428743/) | | Oct 24, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations as per plan. Tenant fit-out to be filed on separate permit. Exterior renovations to include masonry restoration, windows and siding. Change occupancy from business garage to distillery. | $300,000 | [ALT181147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT181147/) | | Oct 21, 2014 | Plumbing | Plumbing for 2 baths | $10,000 | [PL418081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL418081/) | | Oct 21, 2014 | Plumbing | Gas pipe for boiler & 4 furnaces | $6,000 | [G418087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G418087/) | | Jul 7, 2014 | Alteration or repair | remove asphalt floor replace with concrete | $3,500 | [SF381029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF381029/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 1, 2026 | [12 Ericsson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-ericsson-st/) | 130 ft SE | Electrical | Install 3 gang meter bank | $2,500 | [E1855363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855363/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [152 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-walnut-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1895403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895403/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [173-175 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173--175-walnut-st/) | 660 ft SE | New building | Erect new 3-story, 14-unit, residential building w/garage on a vacant 19,823 sf lot. Building features side &; roof decks, and sprinkler &; fire alarm systems, as per plans submitted.eplan | $7,365,000 | [ERT1461641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1461641/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [28 Port Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-port-norfolk-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Existing is 200 amp, 120/240 volt, 2-family service with no public bypass or emergency service disconnects. New service to be 200 amp, 120/240 volt, include public bypass meter and panel for shared areas. | $7,000 | [E1856061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856061/) | | May 29, 2026 | [28 Port Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-port-norfolk-st/) | 770 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace existing roof shingles/ siddingincluding gutters and down spouts. | $21,500 | [SF1853806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853806/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 4, 2026 | [21 Lawley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-lawley-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 20 U28 DH thermopane windows. | $55,000 | [SF1842757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842757/) | ## 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 | | 12 Norwood St | 0.25 mi W | To raze existing single family and erect a 4 story, 20,755gsf, 12 unit residential building with elevator… | [BOA1899914](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-09 | | Requested | | 20 Ericsson St | 220 ft SE | To change occupancy to include yacht club | [BOA1879738](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 | | Requested | | 28 Port Norfolk St | 770 ft S | To build a new first floor addition and second floor deck to existing residential structure | [BOA1879853](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 | | Requested | | 37 Port Norfolk St | 610 ft S | To change occupancy from 1 to 2 families with addition attached | [BOA1857750](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-04 | | Requested | | 8 Norwood St | 0.24 mi W | To erect A FOUR STORY 12 unit multi fam building… | [BOA1847032](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-07 | --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 15:55 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, 15:17 UTC. Map, all 11 permits at this address and 6 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12r-ericsson-st/