# Building permits at 16 Prospect St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $481,950.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (30 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 730 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Site ID: 864530 | $6,000 | [SF1870398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870398/) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | remove everything illegal from the basement, to correct violation, to keep it as a storage only remove. | $500 | [SF1649759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1649759/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 130 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing roofing and install new asphalt singles, underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing, and roof ventilation as required. replace damage roof decking as needed. | $16,280 | [SF1904988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904988/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 130 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [SF1858017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858017/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 130 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [E1858019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858019/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 130 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.6 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,700 | [SF1841604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841604/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 130 ft NE | Roofing | Deck replacement - composite trex select // partial roof replacment - epdm rubber roof replacement | $35,395 | [SF1845473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845473/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [133 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-warren-av/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | Replace storm-damaged exterior 100A overhead electrical service, including mast, weatherhead, meter socket, and service entrance conductors. Reconnect existing service in accordance with applicable code and utility requirements. | $2,000 | [E1905753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905753/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [306 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-fairmount-av/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, attic r-30 FG batting, basement R-19 FG batting, garage 4in dense pack cellulose, whole house fan cover, damming | $6,650 | [SF1894062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894062/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo existing landing and steps. Keep footings. Build new frame and stringers with PT lumber. Finish with composite/pvc materials and handrail | $4,374 | [SF1896219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896219/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install manual garage door no electricity. Repair garage windows, replace side door. Repair rear steps. Repair rear door. Install storm doors at front, rear and roof deck. Repair wood shutters. Repair ceiling in bedroom / closet. Paint sunroom / French doors. Repair 6 bath tiles. Replace 6' trim. | $53,860 | [SF1896206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896206/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-kinsale-ln/) | 730 ft NE | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #4. Construct a wood framed 4 Bed, 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, 2 car attached garage as per plans.eplanProviso: Public Works Dept. to sign off their review before issuance of final COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230769/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $16,469 | [SF1882520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882520/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | wire existing kitchen new family room and master bedroom addition with new master bath and new smoke detectors | $20,000 | [E1894713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894713/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | removal of knob and tube, 1st floor lighting in living, dining, 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug 2nd floor lighting in living room, dining room 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug. | $20,000 | [E1886516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886516/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Installation of various plumbing fixtures. | $8,500 | [PL1877649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877649/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 980 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [SF1873337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873337/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 980 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [E1873340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873340/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [285 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-fairmount-av/) | 810 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof: commercial-grade black EPDM rubber roofing membrane // CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles | $22,290 | [SF1871850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871850/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 790 ft W | Roofing | strip existing epdm roof. Install new epdm rubber roof. | $33,950 | [SF1797708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1797708/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 520 ft NW | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar equipment on side of home so that exterior renovations can be completed. | $563 | [E1863080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863080/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 520 ft NW | Roofing | shingle replacement | $8,000 | [SF1858815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858815/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [46 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summit-st/) | 900 ft N | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,750 | [SF1855621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855621/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [40 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-prospect-st/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,268 | [SF1849340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849340/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [48 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-prospect-st/) | 490 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1851232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851232/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-kinsale-ln/) | 810 ft N | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #5. Construct a wood framed 3 Bed, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2 car unattached garage as per plans.;Garage building excluded from this application on ERT1230791;eplan;Proviso: Public Works review to be answered before issuance of COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230791/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | ev charger | $1,000 | [E1823160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1823160/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [10 Warren Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-warren-pk/) | 320 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 852834) | $5,000 | [SF1841097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841097/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 6 sq, detached garage only. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Install GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles, Materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,740 | [SF1887942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887942/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $84,627 | [SF1878561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878561/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. Trenching required: (dc ) wire to be trenched 20 FT in dirt material. | $59,239 | [E1878582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878582/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [34 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-spring-hill-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | upgrade service to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1882617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882617/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [49 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-summit-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1869731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869731/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Red Pine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-red-pine-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Roof and siding | $70,415 | [SF1858763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858763/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [243 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-fairmount-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Gas piping for Generator install | $850 | [G1844355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844355/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [7 Robbart Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-robbart-ln/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-40129). | $6,000 | [SF1838146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838146/) |

## 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 |  | 134 Warren Av | 520 ft W | To construct a new 2½-story detached single-family home on a vacant lot | [BOA1879910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [17 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-prospect-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [14 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-prospect-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [12 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-prospect-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [31 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-prospect-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025
- [34 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-prospect-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [40 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-prospect-st/): newest permit May 28, 2026
- [48 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-prospect-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [49 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prospect-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [78 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-prospect-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-prospect-st/