# Building permits at 138 Lucerne St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $565,200 project at 2-26 Marden Av, permitted Jun 4.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 18, 2024: Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 in common area attic. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 910 ft northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60 in common area attic. No in-unit work. | $7,300 | [SF1671431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671431/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

59 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 990 ft W | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [188 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-woodrow-av/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear wood deck with composite and PVC railing. | $10,000 | [SF1903295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903295/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | full electrical wiring installation across all three floors of the property, along with installation of outlets and lighting fixtures on each floor and smoke detectors throughout. Work also includes corrections to previously completed first-floor electrical work performed by another contractor, addr | $16,000 | [E1899995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899995/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [19 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-winston-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with a new digital fire alarm panel and cellular communicator in a BHA owned property. Outage and reconnection will be a 6-8 hour duration. | $6,000 | [EFA1900341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900341/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Gas furnace installation | $6,500 | [G1891727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891727/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 1800sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no change to structure | $82,659 | [SF1891689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891689/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 19 windows and one entry door - same size as existing - no change in structure | $70,799 | [SF1891659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891659/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sutton-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | install: toilets, shower, lav, sink and laundry hook up | $11,000 | [PL1892884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892884/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-willowwood-st/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement | $18,500 | [SF1891839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891839/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | tankless water heater installed | $6,500 | [PL1891738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891738/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 720 ft SE | Plumbing | Retest of 1st floor gas line | $1,000 | [G1887749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887749/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 720 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas re-test for floor #1. | $1,000 | [G1880981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880981/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers in Apt 1,2 and 3 | $20,000 | [PL1879501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879501/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers for APT 1, 2 AND 3 | $20,000 | [G1879499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879499/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 400 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 300 ft NE | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deering-rd/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Structural repair in basement. Remove and replace deteriorated main girder with new 3-ply LVL beam. Replace 3 lally columns with new 4 inch code-compliant columns. Excavate and pour new concrete footings per engineer. Install temporary shoring during work. No change to use or unit count. | $17,390 | [ALT1856292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856292/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Temporary service | $500 | [ETS1865224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1865224/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [79 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wildwood-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Replacement of broken pipe on service after tree took it down | $1,000 | [E1856121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856121/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2-26 Marden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--26-marden-av/) | 670 ft E | Roofing | remove and replace roof shingles, siding, and deck boards and rails | $565,200 | [SF1856805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856805/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [71 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-willowwood-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Adding 2 meters | $6,500 | [E1849453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849453/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [98 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-willowwood-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hosmer-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899171/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | install 4 smokes detector 2 carbon monoxide detectors only inside the apartment on the second floor. | $3,000 | [EFA1896847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896847/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | rewired apartment 25 outlet 12 switches 10 light fixtures 1 dispose 1 central air /ac 1 boiler 100 amp panel inside the unit | $8,500 | [E1896849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896849/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [152 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-ballou-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | complete install vinyl siding,with 3/8 insulation foam.complete install 30 vinyl double hung window.replace 6 interior door, replace four exterior door | $85,000 | [SF1889943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889943/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | remodeling three bathrooms and three kitchens on floors 1 2 and 3 | $15,000 | [PL1891402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891402/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | gas piping | $1,000 | [G1891408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891408/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Second and third floor only; insulation and air sealing to R-60. | $1,000 | [SF1873994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873994/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [PL1874132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874132/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1874129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874129/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space from unit one into basement.; renovation of a basement, framing, flooring, drywall, insulation and painting | $49,400 | [ALT1848144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848144/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new vinyl siding and gutters | $16,000 | [SF1862755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862755/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [37 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870480/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mount solar system | $45,633 | [SF1850934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850934/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Install 26 solar panels 10.66 kW | $45,633 | [E1850926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850926/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers in apartments 1 and 2 | $12,000 | [G1862643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862643/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers | $12,000 | [PL1862646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862646/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [429 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-norfolk-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $400 | [E1861796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861796/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Upgrading previous electrical work. Roughing out 3 units and Common area, and finish work | $15,000 | [E1860105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860105/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Retest de gas line to check for leaks on unit 03 | $1,000 | [G1849519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849519/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [62 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-mountain-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-24820 | $2,000 | [E1848634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848634/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [SF1847292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847292/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [E1847297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847297/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Building service upgrade to 400 amps. Installing ASHP in all 3 units. Unit 1 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 2 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 3 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units | $90,000 | [E1844701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844701/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Installing addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, horn strobes and pulls in the common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms. All signals will transmitted to a UL listed Central Station. | $6,000 | [EFA1843883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843883/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 910 ft NW | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 28 Goodale Rd | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1874558](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-20 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 655 Morton St | 0.22 mi W | To change Occupancy from 3-family house to a -family house | [BOA1770910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 880 ft N | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [141 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-lucerne-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [130 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-lucerne-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:09 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-lucerne-st/