# Building permits at 149 Birch St, Boston, MA

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

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Installing smoke alarms on all floors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 95 more permits (93 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Fire systems | Installing smoke alarms on all floors | $1,000 | [EFA1769595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1769595/) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Electrical | Rewiring the first floor living room, hallway, stairway, and front deck outlet/light. Rewiring second floor three bedrooms plus hallway. Installing smoke alarms on all floors. Also upgrading service to 200 amps. | $10,000 | [E1769594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1769594/) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Electrical | We will be rewiring the following areas: The kitchen, including installation of a 50-amp range circuit. The dining room. The first-floor half bath. The second-floor full bath. | $7,000 | [E1769011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1769011/) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Plumbing | renew full bath half bath kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1767736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1767736/) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, open walls between the kitchen/ dining room, living room and enclosed porch, install new powder room, upgrade plumbing and electrical on the areas affected by the work. insulation to code, new blue board and plaster, trim work to match existing as per NPS plans. | $142,668 | [ALT1724133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1724133/) |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Solar | Installation of a 8.03 kW DC solar power system with 22 panels | $25,162 | [SF972333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF972333/) |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Solar | Installation of a 8.03 kW DC solar power system with 22 panels. | $20,000 | [E972340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E972340/) |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Roofing | Strip and reroof 16 square of asphalt shingles no structural changes | $10,825 | [SF880030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF880030/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | [120 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-roslindale-av/) | 150 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/) | 90 ft NE | 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), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [125 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-durnell-av/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | -Removal and replacement of existing HVAC system with Air Source heat pump system. -Renovation of the following rooms.... Kitchen, Mudroom, 2nd floor bathroom / hallway. | $377,200 | [SF1904946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904946/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [101-103 Albano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-albano-st/) | 640 ft NE | 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/) | 850 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/) | 680 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/) | 910 ft N | 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/) | 910 ft N | 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/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | Dedicated Stove Circuit | $1,285 | [E1902561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902561/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4443 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4443-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Other | car vs building (board up ONLY) | $1,000 | [SF1897015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897015/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [72 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-walworth-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Plumbing | Installation of electric heat pump water heater | $500 | [PL1902031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902031/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 910 ft N | 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/) | 680 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/) | 680 ft W | Demolition | Raze existing houseDig Safe#20263307062 | $35,000 | [SF1879953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879953/) |
| 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/) | 540 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/) | 540 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/) | 540 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/) | 440 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and baths | $40,000 | [SF1873946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873946/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [186-188 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186--188-roslindale-av/) | 920 ft SW | Demolition | Garage tear down /Dig Safe#20263200574 | $13,500 | [SF1800794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1800794/) |
| 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/) | 870 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/) | 320 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/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 860 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/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | furnace | $3,500 | [G1871255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871255/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Hayes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-hayes-rd/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | 200-amp service upgrade | $9,681 | [E1867515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867515/) |
| 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/) | 750 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/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 540 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/) | 800 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/) | 540 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/) | 820 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/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 320 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/) | 810 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/) | 890 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/) | 960 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/) | 750 ft SE | 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/) | 960 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), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [60 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-birch-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903071/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-orange-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Deck Remodeling replace wood deck and wood railings to composite deck and vinyl railings. | $32,800 | [SF1901140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901140/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [20 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-denton-te/) | 0.23 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 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler in the Basement | $2,500 | [G1888101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888101/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [11 Cliftondale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cliftondale-st/) | 0.23 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 27, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade and 2 condensers | $6,000 | [E1888241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888241/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $850 | [E1889781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889781/) |
| 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | Strip & re-roof using asphalt architectural shingles | $11,314 | [SF1880690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880690/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [140 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of weatherization/air sealing | $6,224 | [SF1869414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869414/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Relocate cables going down chimney soffit. Chimney was taken out. | $1,200 | [E1879450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879450/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [95 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-orange-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $9,600 | [SF1863129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863129/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [26 Denton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-denton-te/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [30 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-amherst-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 19, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.22 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 6, 2026 | [23 Beryl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-beryl-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Install new 200 amp service | $2,000 | [E1842043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842043/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [23 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1843646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843646/) |

## 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 | 890 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 | 390 ft E | 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 | 940 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 | 257 Cornell St | 0.22 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 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 34 to 36 Cohasset St | 0.24 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 |

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:

- [148 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-birch-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [142 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-birch-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [141 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-birch-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [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 2026-10-09 21:08 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 95 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-birch-st/