# Building permits at 142 Washington St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Jan 8, 2014 | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $3,852 | [SF317354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF317354/) |
| Mar 30, 2011 | Electrical | Install a security system | $335 | [ELV68475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV68475/) |
| Nov 30, 2010 | Electrical | Install a security System | $456 | [ELV53332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV53332/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 140 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 55 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 100 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [39 Hewins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-hewins-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Take over the job and do just the refinish work just for the standard outlets and light 1st floor unit. | $8,000 | [E1907411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907411/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 780 ft NE | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,978 | [SF1899991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899991/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, toilet and lavatory | $1,500 | [PL1900205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900205/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 300 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [397 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-seaver-st/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | Wire (1) 40k gas furnace | $800 | [E1754668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1754668/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 890 ft S | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | panel and new electrical meter to provide electrical service for an ADU | $11,000 | [E1904581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904581/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [20 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-michigan-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904486/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 86 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901642/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901641/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [26 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wolcott-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1899729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899729/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | renovate, kitchens, bathrooms, repair /replace sheetrock as needed, replace HVAC systems, refinish, hardwood floors, prime and paint | $83,000 | [SF1896365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896365/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [16-18 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-michigan-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair front porch by removing columms, flooring and railing and install new columms railings and flooring. Debri to be dispose daily by truck. | $10,000 | [SF1894374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894374/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [18 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wolcott-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Scope of work: Remove existing wood decking boards on second-floor front porch and replace in-kind with composite decking material. No changes to porch framing, joists, posts, railings, footprint, or structural elements. and repair block wall in rear. No electrical work involved. | $3,000 | [SF1879774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879774/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 127 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $289,000 | [SF1875287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875287/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 85 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $199,000 | [SF1875263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875263/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [14 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-castlegate-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 90 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1875254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875254/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $500 | [PL1876009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876009/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade wiring into existing panels | $4,500 | [E1870711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870711/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28-30 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-michigan-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870477/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [47 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-wolcott-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | demo existing porch to be rebuilt with in the same foot print | $16,000 | [SF1849513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849513/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) |

## 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 |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 210 ft S | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 |

## More on this street

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

- [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [137 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-washington-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [135 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025
- [151 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [152 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [159-161 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159--161-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [120-122 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--122-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 16:37 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 4 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/