# Building permits at 13 Duncan St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 28, 2025: Remover existing and install install new rubber install new drig edge clean old turch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 290 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remover existing and install install new rubber install new drig edge clean old turch | $12,000 | [SF1714669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1714669/) |

## 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 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 230 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 360 ft NW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 360 ft NW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 310 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 660 ft SW | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 540 ft SE | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 770 ft SW | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 820 ft NW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 360 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 350 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 660 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 440 ft SW | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 430 ft S | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [115 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repair, replacing parts of the porch that needs repair. Replacing Hand rails and some wood replacement. No structural repairs. | $15,000 | [SF1896848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896848/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | remodel three bathroom, demo a few rooms with new sheet rock and paint all three floors | $90,000 | [SF1883103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883103/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [242 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-westville-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Adding 3 posts. Cost reflected on;SF1711141 | Not listed | [SF1716473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716473/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1890937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890937/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1890933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890933/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replace Boiler unit 1 | $5,000 | [PL1890342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890342/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replace Boiler Unit 1 | $2,000 | [G1890344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890344/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [115 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing for 9 units | $100,000 | [PL1864716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864716/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Install 120v smoke and CO detector per code | $5,000 | [EFA1851538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851538/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | complete rewiring 3 family house, upgrade service to 400 amp | $35,000 | [E1851537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851537/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Add 3 1/2 bath, 3 laundry and 3 electric water heater | $10,000 | [PL1849291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849291/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install new gas pipe, and gas vents for two furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1844773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844773/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 290 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 260 ft SE | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1442 to 1444 Dorchester Av | 480 ft SW | To change occupancy from Two offices, post office, stores, storage, warehouse, bank… | [BOA1848048](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 720 ft N | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 740 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 09:30 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, the one permit at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-duncan-st/