# Building permits at 16 Spalding St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Dishwasher replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $200 | [PL1753885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1753885/) |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Alteration or repair | replace soffitts and gutters | $10,000 | [SF88231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF88231/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 230 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 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 230 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 230 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 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/) | 820 ft W | 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/) | 810 ft W | 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/) | 880 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/) | 860 ft W | 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/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 880 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/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 350 ft SW | 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/) | 350 ft SW | 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/) | 880 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/) | 320 ft NW | 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/) | 650 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/) | 660 ft NW | 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/) | 560 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 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 920 ft W | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 640 ft NE | 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/) | 580 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/) | 580 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [30 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-jamaica-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of wood-burning stove, Type-2 hearth pad, and chimney liner | $6,106 | [SF1903226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903226/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [99 Call St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-call-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Zen Roofing shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing roofing system and install a complete new GAF Timberline HDZ Roofing System in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. To be included are two new sealed dryer  | $27,795 | [SF1882288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882288/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 0.19 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) |

## 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 | 490 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 | 0.24 mi 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 | 610 ft SW | 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) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [17 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-spalding-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [19 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-spalding-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [8-10 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-spalding-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 00:29 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 13, 21:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-spalding-st/
