# Building permits at 16 Mason St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, May 12, 2025: R&R front porch roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | R&R front porch roof | $5,500 | [SF1719979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1719979/) |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Plumbing | Test - 2 gas meters; | $5,000 | [G1352031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1352031/) |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Plumbing | new plumbing | $25,000 | [PL1296127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1296127/) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law on two family. | $1,200 | [EFA1289282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1289282/) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Electrical | Wire addition to units 1 &2 bedrooms & bathroom. Rewire existing kitchen and partial wiring of living room on both floors. | $16,000 | [E1289267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1289267/) |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Addition | Add a bedroom and bathroom to unit one and unit two. [ePlan] | $125,000 | [ALT1174348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1174348/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1482 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1482-hyde-park-av/) | 210 ft NW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $24,834 | [E1903406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903406/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 80 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Seeking to confirm occupancy as a two-family dwelling. No existing record of occupancy.; | Not listed | [ALT1863632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863632/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 80 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demolition / removal of all designated non load-bearing wall in the basement. to clear and make it an open space. (non habitable space)Work to be done at 15 1/2 Mason St | $5,400 | [SF1901216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901216/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1483-1487 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1483--1487-hyde-park-av/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair existing foundation in existing foot print | $5,000 | [SF1880831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880831/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family. | Not listed | [ALT1867501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867501/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [52 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-glenwood-av/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 26 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $79,889 | [SF1862550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862550/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | building 4 by 6 foot fence in front of house | $4,500 | [SF1867506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867506/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1862866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862866/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $4,988 | [SF1861107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861107/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [23-25 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-grantley-st/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo Existing 2 Decks Between 25-35 Grantley St, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Keep Same Footprint, Keep Existing Footings, and Add New Footings If Needed. Frame New Decking With Same Footprint, Composite Decking, and PVC Railings. | $76,500 | [SF1844742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844742/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1509 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1509-hyde-park-av/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | kitchen renovation | $6,000 | [E1857833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857833/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1509 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1509-hyde-park-av/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation: kitchen sink and disposer. | $1,500 | [PL1852857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852857/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1509 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1509-hyde-park-av/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 gas stove on first floor. | $500 | [G1852863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852863/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [79 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-glenwood-av/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-845596) | $2,000 | [SF1849481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849481/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1509 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1509-hyde-park-av/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove kitchen cabinets and install new ones install countertop install floor tiles install backsplash install one window install recess lights and outlets plumbing for sink and gas stove | $33,610 | [SF1848925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848925/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [9 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-grantley-st/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Seal transitions, 2" kw gable wall & kw slope, temporary access, weather strip & sweep for doors. | $3,198 | [SF1840666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840666/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [41 Chittick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chittick-rd/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of existing 100 amp panel | $650 | [E1847148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847148/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-winter-st/) | 450 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.75 KW 15 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $44,100 | [SF1843455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843455/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [SF1901809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901809/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [E1901813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901813/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Span panel and service conductor refeed 200A | $5,000 | [E1905056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905056/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-garfield-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Roof top installation of 29 solar panels and 29 Micro inverters with ESS storage on the exterior outside wall | $11,608 | [E1896597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896597/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [28b Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28b-garfield-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869246)(Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1861131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861131/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-loring-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling, fix and finish existing covered porch or deck | $32,000 | [SF1863748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863748/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 14 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,600 | [SF1859501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859501/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $22,000 | [SF1854947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854947/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1854954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854954/) |

## 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 | 1519 to 1521 Hyde Park Av | 560 ft SW | To remodel duplex unit # 1 to extend living space into the attic to include two dormers, kitchen, bathroom… | [BOA1851272](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-05-19 |
| No decision posted | Mar 10, 2026 | 26 Easton Av | 0.25 mi NE | To erect a 4-story multi-family residential building with 8 units total | [BOA1732278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-06-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [3-5 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-mason-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [70-80 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--80-mason-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 12:59 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, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 27 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-mason-st/