# Building permits at 16 Starling St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $636,000 project at 26 Heron St, permitted Jul 29. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4, 2025: New home construction. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 29 Willet St, 630 ft northeast. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2025 | Plumbing | New home construction | $30,000 | [G1728552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1728552/) | | Jun 3, 2025 | Plumbing | New home construction | $30,000 | [PL1728531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1728531/) | | Feb 21, 2023 | Electrical | Rough and finish wiring for new house. Install new 200 amp underground service. | $20,000 | [E1442663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1442663/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 36 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 130 ft W | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1881352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881352/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 130 ft W | Plumbing | gas piping for new house | $10,000 | [G1881351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881351/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 120 ft SW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $12,000 | [PL1867859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867859/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 120 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $8,000 | [G1867900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867900/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 150 ft S | Plumbing | gas for new home | $8,000 | [G1860559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860559/) | | Jun 13, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 150 ft S | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1846555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846555/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen and bathrooms remodelig adding recesed lights | $4,500 | [E1908246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908246/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. * Demolition and disposal of existing finishes as needed. * Install new flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures as specified. * Install and finish drywall/blueboard where needed. * Painting of walls and ceilings where applicable. | $29,000 | [SF1900385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900385/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo and removal of wet, and damaged materials from fire | $70,609 | [SF1900329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900329/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. | $37,500 | [ALT1873743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873743/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | Retest gas after fire. Disconnect ranges and cap gas in (8) apartments which sustained fire damage. Restore gas service to remaining apartments, and domestic water heating boilers | $3,000 | [G1895954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895954/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Evaluation of Fire Damage in 6 effected units. Need inspector to do walkthrough to determine next step. Power to building is currently cut off. | $800 | [E1890371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890371/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1889152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889152/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $22,223 | [SF1880052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880052/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [34 High View Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-view-av/) | 460 ft S | Addition | Build new addition on the second floor to accommodate three bedrooms and two bathrooms, install new siding, windows and roofing. Update electrical and plumbing. | $215,000 | [ALT1866862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866862/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [26 Heron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-heron-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of code compliant plumbing from underground, rough to finish for a total of 32 units | $636,000 | [PL1872625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872625/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 4 harvey replacement windows and 1 harvey patio door. energy star, inserts only with no structural work ( IN UNIT 309 ) | $16,375 | [SF1866965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866965/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | Unit #201 Repiping to the kitchen sink installation water supply for ice maker | $2,977 | [PL1873537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873537/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 201 Gas stove | $440 | [G1873540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873540/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 440 ft NE | Plumbing | Attic: 1 bath w double sink and 1 bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1861584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861584/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Recess panel into closet; replace hall fixture; install 5 recessed lights, remove center fixture; add 3 LED under-cabinet lights; remake disposal wiring + add outlet; replace outlets incl. fridge + stove; add AFCI breakers; thermostat replacement | $2,500 | [E1871171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871171/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 440 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring mini kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and condenser | $6,000 | [E1860492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860492/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rotten wood around the basement Remove and replace existing broken basement windows Repair stair steps currently in hazardous condition Replace and secure both entry doors to the basement Cement coating throughout the basement floor General basement cleaning of debris | $5,000 | [SF1864706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864706/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/) | 970 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house and garage (31 sq) | $25,000 | [SF1858867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858867/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [26 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-stearns-rd/) | 930 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof over car port and supply and install new.060 EPDM rubber roof system | $15,500 | [SF1857857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857857/) | | May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1855461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855461/) | | May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1855458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855458/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 20, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $14,960 | [SF1860353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860353/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [26 Woodley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-woodley-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Run power to pre built sunroom attached to rear of house. Install outlets, lights and a ceiling fan. Run wires for switches | $2,000 | [E1862911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862911/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1855983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855983/) | | May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler | $10,000 | [PL1821747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821747/) | | May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler 150Kbtu heating | $10,000 | [G1821750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821750/) | ## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 29 Willet St | 630 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "The proposal is for new construction of a single-family residence with a Gross Floor Area…" | [BOA1895560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Starling St with permits, nearest house number first: - [15 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-starling-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [17 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-starling-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [14 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-starling-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 - [13 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-starling-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025 - [12 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-starling-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025 - [11 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-starling-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [10 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-starling-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [9 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-starling-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025 - [8 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-starling-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 17:31 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, 15:17 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-starling-st/