# Building permits at 140 Marcella St, Boston, MA

12 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4, 2025: Strip rubber and insulation from roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (35 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | Roofing | Strip rubber and insulation from roof. Apply.060 fully adhered rubber membrane. 15 square | $33,500 | [SF1725105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1725105/) |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Fire systems | Replacing and reprogramming existing cellular fire alarm communicator with an AES radio communicator due to new alarm company on record for building. | $300 | [EFA793992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA793992/) |
| May 15, 2015 | Fire systems | To Install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA473223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA473223/) |
| May 12, 2015 | Electrical | Install phone and cable lines in 5 units | $4,000 | [ELV471811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV471811/) |
| May 12, 2015 | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to 5 units and common areas | $5,000 | [EFA471816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA471816/) |
| May 12, 2015 | Electrical | complete rewire of 5 family building | $200,000 | [E444446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E444446/) |
| Mar 20, 2015 | Plumbing | remodeling | $40,000 | [PL455453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL455453/) |
| Mar 20, 2015 | Plumbing | new gas | $1,000 | [G455457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G455457/) |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from four units to five units.(new unit in basement);Gut renovate interior of building, add new exterior egress stairs to existing porch and rebuild/renovate existing porches/decks, as per plans. Building to be fully sprinklered, plans to be provided upon ZBA approval. | $404,000 | [ALT304823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT304823/) |
| Nov 20, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Window replacement | $3,840 | [SF423036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF423036/) |
| Nov 20, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Siding | $6,000 | [SF423027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF423027/) |
| Jul 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | interior demolition | $15,000 | [SF387545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF387545/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Cedar Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-cedar-pk/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | New service upgrade going from 100 to 200 amps. Also installing new 40 space 200 amp main lug panel. | $6,000 | [E1906521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906521/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 500 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 250 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 870 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 500 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 680 ft W | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 490 ft E | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 500 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 930 ft E | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 780 ft W | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Take over of plumbing permits for a basement A.D.U 1 bath 1 kitchen | $2,000 | [PL1873250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873250/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [56 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-linwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall existing solar system installed | $30,030 | [E1868033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868033/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Creation will remove & replace the existing staircase treads with new steel grating treads, replace the existing balusters with new steel balusters, reinforce & secure the existing steel landing, & apply primer & paint to the entire egress. | $9,500 | [SF1865031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865031/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior staircase consisting of four(4) steps located on the left side of the property. | $750 | [SF1859086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859086/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [841 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front Facade Parapet: Pipe staging, use a hepa vacuum grind/repoint 240 sq/ft of brick, replace 80 cracked brick. Caulk windows. Precast sealant. Replace roof edge metal on parapet. Waterproof facade. Water test leak. Repair front and back staircases, patch front retaining wall, paint front door | $51,590 | [SF1848475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848475/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30-40 Bickford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-bickford-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Install line side tap, 25' rule in existing service Install 200 amp meter main with smart meter Install new conduits, supports, fittings and conductors from electrical room to roof where new Mobile platform will be Install new Outdoor panel on new platform Install all conduits, fittings, supports | $45,000 | [E1845468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845468/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-parker-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | The project consists of repairing deteriorated exterior decks (3). Existing deck to be repaired as needed. Work includes removal and replacement of the existing deck roofing/covering only. No work is proposed on the main building roof. | $25,000 | [SF1840691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840691/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | May 5, 2026 | 87 Heath St | 0.24 mi W | To subdivide 87 Heath Street into two lots as shown on the attached plan of land | [BOA1830565](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-23 |
| Requested |  | 43 Marcella St | 0.24 mi S | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [133 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-marcella-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [29 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-marcella-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [14 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-marcella-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025
- [8-10 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-marcella-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025
- [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 00:25 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 12 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-marcella-st/