# Building permits at 142 Birch St, Boston, MA

19-21 Fresno St: demolition permitted Aug 25, a new building Aug 26.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 27, 2025: Full Rewire 2 Family units, Service 400amp overhead. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 105 more permits (102 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 800 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | Electrical | Full Rewire 2 Family units, Service 400amp overhead | $35,000 | [E1685703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1685703/) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Plumbing | 2 Family For each unit: *1st Floor: 1 Half Bathroom and 1 Kitchen *2nd Floor: 1 Laundry and 1 Full Bathroom *3rd Floor: 1 Master Bathroom | $32,000 | [PL1682898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1682898/) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Plumbing | 2 Family For each unit: *1st Floor: 1 Half Bathroom and 1 Kitchen (gas stove) *4 Furnaces - 1 gas furnace in the basement and 1 gas furnace in the attic. | $20,000 | [G1682902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1682902/) |
| Feb 10, 2012 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,125 | [PL113060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL113060/) |
| Feb 10, 2012 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,125 | [G113059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G113059/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Hayes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-hayes-rd/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | 200-amp service upgrade | $9,681 | [E1867515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867515/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [120 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-roslindale-av/) | 240 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and a Thermadome attic stairs cover. | $8,119 | [SF1844867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844867/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [141 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-birch-st/) | 95 ft NW | Roofing | • Strip roof • Install new flashing where needed • Install Lifetime 30 year asphalt shingles • Install ridge vent and cap • Install new lead around chimney | $7,000 | [SF1806536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806536/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [101-103 Albano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-albano-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885221) (Unit Helen Javier) | $10,000 | [SF1901701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901701/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [63-65 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-cohasset-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows and 1 entry door, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $7,313 | [SF1899650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899650/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | 2 Family new construction service overhead 400 amps | $50,000 | [E1903038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903038/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 960 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $63,507 | [SF1899029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899029/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 960 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $44,455 | [E1899030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899030/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulation and air sealing in the three units | $13,749 | [SF1896874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896874/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [18-20 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-fresno-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Dedicated Stove Circuit | $1,285 | [E1902561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902561/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler and Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $2,500 | [PL1888082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888082/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler in the Basement | $2,500 | [G1888101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888101/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $750 | [PL1897307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897307/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site - Replace meter and service disconnect | $8,200 | [E1896337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896337/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 800 ft W | New building | Raze existing single-family dwelling on parcel. In its place, erect two-story, two-family duplex dwelling, with three beds per unit and two total parking spaces. | $950,000 | [ERT1725133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1725133/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 800 ft W | Demolition | Raze existing houseDig Safe#20263307062 | $35,000 | [SF1879953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879953/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $850 | [E1889781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889781/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4433-4441 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4433--4441-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | wiring of ansul system, ventilation hood and carbon monoxide package | $13,500 | [E1889118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889118/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath remodel | $5,000 | [PL1880093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880093/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Gas stove install | $500 | [G1880096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880096/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel 2nd Fl Bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [E1882619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882619/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4421 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4421-washington-st/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id: bos sc-005. | $15,000 | [E1885927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885927/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Havey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havey-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and baths | $40,000 | [SF1873946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873946/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4433-4441 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4433--4441-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | Restaurant renovation: installing new outlets, lights, and switches; install new receptacles and electrical devices required for POS equipment, computers, and related equipment; emergency lighting and Exit Sign Combo units in the sales area. | $18,000 | [E1878342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878342/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4 Hillock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-hillock-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install one 18000 btu floor mount outdoor unit with two 9000 btu floor mount, and one 36000 btu central air outdoor unit with one 36000 btu central air heat pump. | $2,500 | [E1875538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875538/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 310 ft N | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, weather strip & sweep for doors, blown in cellulose for attic floor, attic slope, & exterior walls, seal transition, fiberglass & rigid for knee wall slope, & roof vent | $14,601 | [SF1869940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869940/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $22,244 | [SF1868109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868109/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [17 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-metcalf-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Install 200 amp service with 30 main panel and 30 circuit sub panel. Wire 2 a/c heat systems. 3 plugs living room,3 plugs dinning room. | $16,500 | [E1873731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873731/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4433-4441 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4433--4441-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 3B Sink 2 Sinks 1 Floor Drain | $4,000 | [PL1872502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872502/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4433-4441 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4433--4441-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Burner, 1 Fryer and 1 steam table | $4,500 | [G1873404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873404/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4391 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4391-washington-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | furnace | $3,500 | [G1871255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871255/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4433-4441 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4433--4441-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit 4441 Todesca's Market Interior renovation: New ceramic tile floor, Painting, granite countertop, Electrical repair (new recessed lights), Kitchen Plumbing and gas lines repairs | $81,000 | [SF1868796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868796/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [93 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-birch-st/) | 680 ft NE | Solar | Install A/C enphase solar system on roof. | $15,000 | [E1864626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864626/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $7,415 | [E1868133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868133/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | old work renovations/additions of 2 existing bathrooms | $6,300 | [E1852071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852071/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Partialy renovation of the existing Basement. Adding half Bathroom. Insulating exterior walls in renovated areas. New floors. Installing mini-split system. Work related on the permit SF1860500 | $48,125 | [ALT1861060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861060/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4346 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4346-washington-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Front stair renovations;correct;V912722 | $2,500 | [SF1862322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862322/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing Bathroom on 2nd floor. Renovation of the existing Kitchen. Installing new Bay window.; New mini-split system on all floors. | $200,000 | [SF1860500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860500/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [100 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-walworth-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic floor with 8" and 12" cellulose | $4,243 | [SF1855044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855044/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $16,000 | [SF1846557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846557/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 310 ft N | Roofing | Roof Shingles Replacement | $16,000 | [SF1850196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850196/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4344 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4344-washington-st/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | repair a porch small repair, same size no structural changes | $1,200 | [SF1853413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853413/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [82 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-birch-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Service work required at site to pass final solar inspection - A disco intercepting the underground and grounds and neutrals separated along with a 4 wire ran from the meter main to panel is needed and a disco/reconnect with the grid with it being underground. Advise neutral wire | $1,500 | [E1852935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852935/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 330 ft S | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $5,299 | [SF1843084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843084/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 washing machine connection. | $1,000 | [PL1848961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848961/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Laundry wiring | $2,500 | [E1849997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849997/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Install new gas piping connection and associated components for a 3rd floor fireplace installation, including all necessary fittings, shutoff valve, pressure testing, and code-compliant connections. | $1,400 | [G1846757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846757/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [4400-4404a Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4400--4404a-washington-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | install 3 bay sink floor drain mopsink hand sink grease trap | $2,000 | [PL1812317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1812317/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Rewiring Attic, Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry Room. | $6,500 | [E1837508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837508/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Updates to existing 3 season porch including new wall cladding, flooring, book shelves, lighting. New laundry room build out in existing walk in closet. Remove and replace tile in 2nd floor shower | $66,750 | [SF1841974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841974/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 55 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [60 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-birch-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Strip off and re roof | $15,600 | [SF1907077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907077/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [85 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | install 4300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $132,701 | [SF1901673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901673/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903071/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4443 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4443-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | car vs building (board up ONLY) | $1,000 | [SF1897015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897015/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [20 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-denton-te/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Ductless mini split / heat pump wiring. Water Heater wiring. 100A panel swap. | $3,050 | [E1902106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902106/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [72 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-walworth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Installation of electric heat pump water heater | $500 | [PL1902031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902031/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [11 Cliftondale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cliftondale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Rewire kitchen for new layout. Add new outlets and lighting. Add sub panel in basement | $6,000 | [E1896609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896609/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Master bed and bathroom remodel | $4,500 | [E1877144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877144/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new stairs from attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [ALT1871040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871040/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | 5 zone ductless system, 5 heads, 2 condensers | $30,000 | [SF1888783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888783/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [43-45 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--45-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Remodeling three family home | $50,000 | [PL1893927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893927/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade and 2 condensers | $6,000 | [E1888241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888241/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | New 3 family | $56,000 | [E1890162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890162/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [12 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denton-te/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Electrical Work to support ductless mini-split install | $500 | [E1889723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889723/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls, Unit #1 | $4,341 | [SF1880019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880019/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [11 Cliftondale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cliftondale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen plumbing | $6,000 | [PL1888356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888356/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [197 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-roslindale-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 2x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up systems (30kWh) on cement pad outside of home. | $36,572 | [ALT1830382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830382/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Attic, Kneewall, Unit #2 | $9,091 | [SF1880026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880026/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4295-4297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4295--4297-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $24,300 | [SF1879078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879078/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [76 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orange-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Strip & re-roof using asphalt architectural shingles | $11,314 | [SF1880690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880690/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [186-188 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186--188-roslindale-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Demolition | Garage tear down /Dig Safe#20263200574 | $13,500 | [SF1800794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1800794/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [17 Kittredge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-kittredge-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1880194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880194/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [17 Kittredge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-kittredge-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $850 | [G1880188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880188/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and trims (james hardie siding) install new facia, siding and gutters | $132,800 | [SF1875780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875780/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [140 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-belgrade-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of weatherization/air sealing | $6,224 | [SF1869414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869414/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Add comb boiler at basement | $5,850 | [G1875704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875704/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Relocate cables going down chimney soffit. Chimney was taken out. | $1,200 | [E1879450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879450/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Add a bathroom on third floor and comb boiler on basement | $5,850 | [PL1875693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875693/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $2,247 | [SF1870179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870179/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $9,600 | [SF1863129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863129/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [55 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-belgrade-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Demolition | Raze and remove the existing building at 55 Belgrade Av to prep for future developmentDig Safe#20262804964 | $30,000 | [SF1869921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869921/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [26 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866872) | $2,000 | [SF1861627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861627/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | replace existing panel with 20 circuit panel | $1,300 | [E1864982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864982/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [79 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Strip & re-roof house & garage | $19,460 | [SF1867028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867028/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | remove the chimny frame install driwal platering an paint | $47,000 | [SF1868758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868758/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [11 Cliftondale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cliftondale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Short description of the work: Renovation on first floor of 2-family wood-frame residential structure. Work to include interior alterations to kitchen (new kitchen counters, cabinets and island), dining room wall, and bathroom (total demolition of bathroom keeping same footprint). | $60,000 | [SF1864001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864001/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [197 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-roslindale-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install 2x FranklinWH battery back-up systems (30kWh) on cement pad outside next to home. | $24,381 | [E1833203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833203/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [29 Kittredge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-kittredge-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | 29 Kittredge St #2 Roslindale, MA 02131 Add roof deck to unit #2 on second floor roof Access only from unit #2 2X4 P.T. sleeper on existing rubber membrane roof 5/4 x 6 solid wood decking PVC guards top of railing 42" above deck surface | $9,440 | [ALT1840269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840269/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [30 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-amherst-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Replacing service conductors at 100amp on 2 panelboards | $1,200 | [E1864672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864672/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [39 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Subdive existing lot of 13,200 sf into 3 lots, this lot #3 to contain 4,400 SF. Move existing 2 family approx 10' to left, change occupancy to 3 family and add dormers on both sides add 6 parking spaces in the rear. This application in conjunction w/ 37 Wellsmere ERT1603129 & 35 Wellsmere ERT1603126 | $500,000 | [ALT1603134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1603134/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [136 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-belgrade-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and ext walls with blown in insulation | $10,630 | [SF1863224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863224/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [37 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | New building | Subdive existing lot of 13,200 sf into 3 lots, this lot #2 to contain 4,400 SF. Erect a 3 family dwelling with 6 parking spaces in the rear. This application in conjunction with 35 Wellsmere Rd (ERT1603126) and 39 Wellsmere Rd ALT1603134 Existing garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1603129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1603129/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [35 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | New building | Subdive existing lot of 13,200 sf into 3 lots, this lot #1 to contain 4,400 SF. Erect a 3 family dwelling with 6 parking spaces in the rear. This application in conjunction with 37 Wellsmere Rd ERT1603129 and 39 Wellsmere Rd ALT1603134 Existing rear garage to be demolished | $500,000 | [ERT1603126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1603126/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gal natural gas, power vented water heater. | $4,200 | [G1857187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857187/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [149-151 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149--151-walworth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Install 9.43 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 23 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $42,000 | [SF1856721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856721/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [149-151 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149--151-walworth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Install 9.43 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 23 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $42,000 | [E1856725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856725/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gallon power vented, natural gas tank. | $4,200 | [PL1857190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857190/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [23 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $17,910 | [SF1843641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843641/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [43-45 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--45-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Addition | Renovate 3 kitchens and 3 bathrooms, add one bathroom to the second floor. Add two small dormers to the third floor, dormers are to improve egress to/from 3rd floor, no increase to habitable square footage. Add 2nd egress from third floor. | $325,000 | [ALT1825745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825745/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Installation of Addressable fire alarm system, in new construction, multi unit structure ERT1721082 | $24,000 | [A1814603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814603/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Installation of sprinkler system in new construction multi family ERT1721082 | $38,400 | [A1814223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814223/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove partition walls and build new interior stairs from 3rd floor attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [SF1850398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850398/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [116 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing shingles and re-roof using asphalt architectural shingles by Owens Corning | $9,033 | [SF1845756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845756/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [23 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1843646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843646/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [25 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-denton-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Addition | Construct a full-length dormer addition to the existing attic of a detached 1-family home. Scope includes renovating the existing finished attic into a master suite and adding a reconstructed stair to the attic from the second floor. No work on the lower floor or change to the building footprint. | $200,000 | [ALT1670923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1670923/) |

## 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | 86 Walworth St | 1,000 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Proposed addition and change of use from existing 2.5 story two family residence to 6 unit…" | [BOA1787126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-10-09 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 18 Hayes Rd | 280 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "This is for the addition of three dormers in an existing non-habitable attic creating space…" | [BOA1825484](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-05 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 24 Rosecliff St | 840 ft SE | To extend living space into the attic. small dormer on the roof so that we can finish the third floor… | [BOA1857490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-03 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 34 to 36 Cohasset St | 0.22 mi NE | To extend the existing deck out 6 feet x13 long | [BOA1855587](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 257 Cornell St | 0.24 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Addition to the rear of the structure" | [BOA1829505](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-19 |

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 Birch St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [141 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-birch-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [148 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-birch-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [149 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-birch-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [120 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-birch-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [108 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-birch-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [97 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-birch-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [93 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-birch-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2026
- [86 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-birch-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [83 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-birch-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [82 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-birch-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:18 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 105 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-birch-st/