# Building permits at 156 Walter St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 6, 2025: Shingles replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | Roofing | Shingles replacement; + gutters + carpentry extend rafters + pvc fascia &; soffit (slope roof) + back gable &; dormer bay window - pvc fascia/soffit + wood clap board siding labor only + white vinyl siding clapboard - back/left and right + new white drip edge + new fascia board | $48,442 | [ALT1653000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1653000/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Add half bath in garage, run new water and sewer to main house | $8,000 | [PL1908365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908365/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [104r-106r Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104r--106r-walter-st/) | 520 ft S | Solar | Rough electrical wiring for contracted 'Enphase' solar system. (Final permits to be applied for at a later date) | $2,000 | [E1901583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901583/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [182 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-walter-st/) | 410 ft N | Electrical | New service for COB Street light control cabinet. | $15,000 | [E1906124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906124/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing one-family dwelling garage to change its use from a parking garage to an art studio, as shown on the plans. | $107,000 | [ALT1844025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844025/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [125 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-walter-st/) | 380 ft S | Demolition | replace decking and rails on front porch | $15,000 | [SF1897761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897761/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [178 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-walter-st/) | 360 ft N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $8,750 | [SF1894127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894127/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [109 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-walter-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulate kneewall slope and gable end wall with fiberglass and 2": thermal barrier board insulate attic slope with cellulose insulation install bath fan hose | $4,107 | [SF1880353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880353/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [28 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-primrose-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are only doing unit 2 | $6,000 | [SF1864438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864438/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-cotton-st/) | 910 ft S | Addition | 342 Sf single story addition off the back of the existing home. New footings, framing, windows, doors, electrical & HVAC is proposed. As well as a partial renovation to the existing half bath to a full bath next to the addition. | $152,000 | [ALT1734282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1734282/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [51 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cotton-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door; 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $15,096 | [SF1862509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862509/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [21 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mendum-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Per Pat Curran's instructions, this is a permit to replace existing siding with Hardie plank, install new window trim, corner boards and water table and paint the house. | $91,207 | [SF1850763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850763/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 470 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, Insulation, Weatherization | $13,413 | [SF1849769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849769/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mendum-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,309 | [SF1847234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847234/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [104 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-walter-st/) | 560 ft S | Solar | Installation of (12) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $25,329 | [SF1842764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842764/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 470 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 3.5 ton ductless heat pump system to serve the home | $31,913 | [SF1846309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846309/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [37 Eldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-eldon-st/) | 590 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $76,800 | [E1848361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848361/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | - Service upgrade 100A to 200A - Wiring of 1 heat pump condenser - GFCI outlet | $6,950 | [E1846310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846310/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1300 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1300-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Install power for (3) pedestal car chargers | $10,000 | [E1907690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907690/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-ashfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Replace blocks in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891404/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [11 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ardale-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing deck. Dig 5 new 12" footings. Frame a new deck and stairs out of 2x8 pressure treated lumber. Install mahogany decking. Reuse handrails. | $34,250 | [SF1902420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902420/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [30 Hazelmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hazelmere-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | This project consists of converting an existing enclosed three-season porch, which is part of the original house construction and is located over an existing basement, into a fully conditioned four-season space containing a bathroom and laundry area. Work also includes modifications to the adjacent  | $88,000 | [SF1901896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901896/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove Non-Structural wall, patch and paint to match. Flooring repairs where wall was located. | $4,200 | [SF1895302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895302/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family | Not listed | [ALT1880633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880633/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [83 Selwyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-selwyn-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Furnish and install a new asphalt shingle and EPDM (rubber) roofing system on home. | $14,713 | [SF1885702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885702/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Wire a new dormer | $9,500 | [E1895005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895005/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Pending;ALT1880633 Occupancy Committee.strip and install a new roof | $23,045 | [SF1879588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879588/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [49 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fairview-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | gas stove on 3rd floor | $350 | [G1882971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882971/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [12 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-primrose-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps per unit | $7,500 | [E1882556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882556/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | rewire 2nd floor bathroom- minor reno (new bath, new tile) wire new 1/2 bathroom on 2rd floor | $4,000 | [E1878807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878807/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Second floor a toilet and a lab third floor a tub, a sink.And a toilet | $9,000 | [PL1877420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877420/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Installin one full bath in the basement with a shower and kitchen. Sake and a laundry room, awful, bad catch you. Sick, how long do you go on?Take a number oh | $9,000 | [PL1877373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877373/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [10 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashfield-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Back Deck Renovation: remove railing, balusters, wood floor. Replace 4x4 poles that necessary.cover support system. Instal new AZEK floor, cover 4x4 posts. Install universal rail KIt | $23,000 | [SF1870584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870584/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Half bath addition and Full bathroom remodel | $50,676 | [SF1875125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875125/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [16 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-ashfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,100 | [SF1862724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862724/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [87 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-knoll-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirmation for existing single family home.; This is in correlation to the short form permit # SF1836882. | Not listed | [ALT1839874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839874/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family &; Construct a shed style dormer with interior finishes.; | $229,438 | [ALT1832903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832903/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [87 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-knoll-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839874 - Occupancy.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-2018658831) | $2,000 | [SF1836882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836882/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 20 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $6,000 | [SF1856572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856572/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 20 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $6,000 | [E1856576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856576/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $25,199 | [SF1850286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850286/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [65 Selwyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-selwyn-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replacement of existing fire escape stairs and rebuild in same foot print as originals | $49,920 | [SF1847213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847213/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-ardale-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $7,000 | [PL1853744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853744/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-ardale-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Bathroom renovation with 2 x recessed lights, 1 x bathroom fan, 1 x GFCI, 1 x vanity light, circuit breakers as needed | $1,500 | [E1853816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853816/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [1200 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1200-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | At the intersection of Walter St/Centre, in front of 1200 Centre St, the closet physical address, a new traffic signal service is being installed for a new traffic signal cabinet | $2,500 | [E1852326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852326/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1200 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1200-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | New street lighting system, installation new service for street lighting control cabinet. | $10,000 | [E1850847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850847/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation: No change to plumbing location, and no removal or relocation of walls. Removing horsehair wall covering and replacing it with sheetrock. Replacing tub, tub surround, showerhead, exhaust fan, vanity, and toilet with new fixtures. Adding a heated tiled floor. | $20,000 | [SF1842620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842620/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [86-88 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-knoll-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $2,000 | [PL1848967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848967/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [86-88 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-knoll-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $2,000 | [G1848968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848968/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Replace toilet, bathtub, and sink on 2nd floor | $4,500 | [PL1847406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847406/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 11.

## More on this street

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

- [138 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-walter-st/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [178 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-walter-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [182 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-walter-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [125 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-walter-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [117 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-walter-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/): newest permit May 27, 2026
- [109 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-walter-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [107 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-walter-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [104 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-walter-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 11:55 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-walter-st/