# Building permits at 161 Baker St, Boston, MA 1 Hartlawn Rd: demolition permitted May 1, a new building May 5. Five permits on record here. The newest, May 27, 2025: Replacing 16 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 80 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacing 16 windows | $13,760 | [SF1724994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1724994/) | | Jul 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Build deck 12ftx15 ft plus stair on rear of house,rebuild existing deck 5ftx9ft | $25,000 | [ALT1599371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1599371/) | | Oct 6, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $2,760 | [SF1529861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1529861/) | | Nov 27, 2019 | Roofing | Strip and reroof 18 square. Install Certainteed Landmark PRO shingles. Install new wood shingles on 3 sides of dormers. Install new gutters. | $19,250 | [SF1014835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1014835/) | | Dec 30, 2009 | Alteration or repair | removal of 8 old cabinets, 8 new ones installed with crown moldings. New stairwell in basement. Some painting and 2 sqaure of plastering will be done. | $2,000 | [SF2960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF2960/) | ## 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hartlawn-rd/) | 180 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,536 | [SF1886295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886295/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 80 ft S | Electrical | wire new single family home with a 200 amp overhead service | $20,000 | [E1865350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865350/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 80 ft S | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $20,000 | [PL1858818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858818/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 80 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $5,000 | [G1858819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858819/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 80 ft S | New building | Tear down existing structure at 157 Baker Street and rebuild a new single family dwelling with a one car attached garage. Please note the new building will face the side street and will be known as 1 Hartlawn St.; Requesting Nominal Fee;Single family with attached garage for one vehicle, unfinished | $440,000 | [ERT1770431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1770431/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 80 ft S | Demolition | Demo existing structure in order to rebuild new single family dwelling in conjunction with ERT 1770431. Please note the former address was 157 Baker St. We changed the new house to face Hartlawn.Dig Safe#2026-1803335 | $14,800 | [SF1843262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843262/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [PL1895466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895466/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [G1895462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895462/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | New gas service tie in | $800 | [G1852902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852902/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,442 | [SF1879303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879303/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [31 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moville-st/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | strip and re roof | $9,200 | [SF1870108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870108/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moville-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 10 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,500 | [SF1863084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863084/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [12 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cypress-st/) | 310 ft SW | Roofing | strip and replace roof | $9,000 | [SF1854943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854943/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/) | 510 ft SE | Roofing | Full strip and re roof | $6,500 | [SF1847065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847065/) | | May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) | | May 21, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | wire new inground swimming pool. | $7,000 | [E1851781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851781/) | | May 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 700 ft S | Pool or spa | Installation of a 9' x 16' Fiberglass Swimming Pool | $71,000 | [ALT1824447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824447/) | | May 15, 2026 | [27 Moville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-moville-st/) | 760 ft W | Roofing | strip and re roof | $6,910 | [SF1850174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850174/) | | May 4, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | pool heater install | $3,500 | [G1843863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843863/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [66 Wycliff Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-wycliff-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom, add second bathroom, new hvac system, remove exterior siding. | $129,500 | [SF1902756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902756/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,600 | [SF1890302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890302/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [G1871836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871836/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [PL1871842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871842/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installing ductless mini split heat pump system with 1 outdoor unit. | $5,300 | [SF1851667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851667/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) | | May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Dunwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-dunwell-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Replace roof on home asphalt and rubber roofing. | $14,500 | [SF1855529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855529/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Furnish and install (2) recessed LED lights on the new porch. Furnish and install (2) wall sconce light fixtures on the porch. Furnish and install (2) weather-resistant receptacle outlets: (1) receptacle outlet on the porch. (1) receptacle outlet on the side of the house. | $2,000 | [E1856673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856673/) | | May 26, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring 1 outdoor unit for ductless mini split heat pump system | $1,000 | [E1851636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851636/) | | May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) | | May 15, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of the existing enclosed front porch, front masonry stairs and wrought iron railings. The Contractor shall rebuild the front porch as an open porch, with new masonry front stairs. The Contractor shall modify the front walkway to align with the new stairs | $38,900 | [SF1848876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848876/) | | May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Baker St with permits, nearest house number first: - [160 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-baker-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [120 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-baker-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 - [104 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 - [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [225 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-baker-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [235 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-baker-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [74 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-baker-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024 - [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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