# Building permits at 15 Anson St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 10, 2024: 3rd Floor Bathroom: Toilet, lav, shower. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Plumbing | 3rd Floor Bathroom: Toilet, lav, shower. Kitchen: dishwasher, garbage disposal. | $5,000 | [PL1669510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1669510/) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Plumbing | Gas Stove 3rd Floor | $500 | [G1669514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1669514/) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Electrical | Kitchen and Bathroom remodel, add recess lights and receptacles in bedrooms. Bring a subpanel to unit. | $12,000 | [E1671790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1671790/) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel and kitchen cabinets Install | $34,000 | [SF1650917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1650917/) |
| Apr 8, 2010 | Roofing | Strip off the existing roof and install a new roof. | $18,500 | [SF21038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF21038/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 120 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 980 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 950 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 490 ft NW | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 920 ft N | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [37 Orchardhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-orchardhill-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1904842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904842/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [37 Orchardhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-orchardhill-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of a gas boiler | $8,000 | [G1904840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904840/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [26 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-tower-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo both non bearing, living / dining room interior walls in unit 2. Reframe bathroom wall, bedroom closet, & washer / dryer closet as per plan. Remove & replace 9 windows. Reframe bathroom window RO for 5' wide window, install cement board on bathroom walls, floor, and ceiling. Install dryer vent | $19,305 | [SF1902622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902622/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [35-35a Asticou Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-asticou-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200amp to 350amp. Add public meter. Wire basement lights, common spaces to public panel. Add additional circuits, eliminate knob and tube in the first unit. Add subpanel and new circuits on second floor unit and rewire all Knob a tube fed wiring to eliminate it. | $32,000 | [E1895968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895968/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [26 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-tower-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Install kitchen sink, garbage disposal and dishwasher including water ping. | $3,200 | [PL1888440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888440/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-tower-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas boiler replacement | $6,500 | [G1877262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877262/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [20 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-tower-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas boiler replacement | $6,500 | [PL1877263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877263/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [26 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-tower-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | For first floor and third floor floor only. First floor unit 1 Interior renovation. Remove a non load bearing wall 8 feet long wall between kitchen/dining room remove a load bearing wall 8 feet long between kitchen/hallway relocate water pipes in the wall, new 200 amp electrical service upgrade,full | $162,756 | [ALT1865263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865263/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [41 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Front Facade - Erect pipe scaffolding. Using a Hepa Vacuum System, grind / repoint 250 SF. Replace 60 spalled brick in kind. Apply new sealant at all windows and doors. Replace 15 window lintels. Re-coat entire facade using Conpro-Lastic matching the existing color | $119,500 | [SF1867874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867874/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [26 Asticou Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-asticou-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle roof in kind | $20,400 | [SF1827794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827794/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-tower-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Complete rewire an new 200 amps service. | $15,000 | [E1867323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867323/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [26 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-tower-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Renew one full bath bath, one new full bath, kitchen, one hook up washing machine and water piping. | $16,000 | [PL1864763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864763/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [26 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-tower-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Run new gas line for new stove. | $1,000 | [G1864758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864758/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [23 Tower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-tower-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866146 866148) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $9,000 | [SF1856243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856243/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Hampstead Rd | 520 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 |
| Requested |  | 3710 Washington St | 970 ft S | To add A 24 SEAT PRIVATE PATIO to existing restaurant | [BOA1721358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 430 ft W | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 15:02 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, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-anson-st/