# Building permits at 166 Terrace St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $19M new building at 77-81 Terrace St, permitted Jul 23.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10: Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [SF1824437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1824437/) |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in laundry room. | Not listed | [G1679506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1679506/) |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in laundry room. | $510 | [G1678139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1678139/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 240 ft SW | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 880 ft W | Fire systems | Install 18 Hons strobe device,1 Pull station and Annunciator | $5,000 | [EFA1902498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902498/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [794 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/794-parker-st/) | 930 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | 8-10 ft Retaining wall for city of Boston at 794-796 Parker St | $833,000 | [ALT1874531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874531/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 660 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 740 ft E | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Wiring a dog care facility Kitchen, laundry, office and replace a 200A panel | $15,000 | [E1880527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880527/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 840 ft SW | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | install water heater and mop sink | $400 | [PL1877506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877506/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from office, warehouse and light manufacturing to office, warehouse and dog daycare. Commercial tenant fit-out for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility. Includes interior renovations, non-structural partitions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm and sprinkle | $499,991 | [ALT1863382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863382/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | installation of new gas piping for 2 rooftop furnaces & 1 rice steamer | $5,000 | [G1874376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874376/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbling renovation | $15,000 | [PL1873324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873324/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from office space to barbershop. [ePlans] | $20,000 | [ALT1843178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Creation will remove & replace the existing staircase treads with new steel grating treads, replace the existing balusters with new steel balusters, reinforce & secure the existing steel landing, & apply primer & paint to the entire egress. | $9,500 | [SF1865031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865031/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 780 ft W | Fire systems | Change existing fire alarm system to an addressable system. | $19,500 | [EFA1863538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863538/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior staircase consisting of four(4) steps located on the left side of the property. | $750 | [SF1859086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859086/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [841 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841-parker-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Front Facade Parapet: Pipe staging, use a hepa vacuum grind/repoint 240 sq/ft of brick, replace 80 cracked brick. Caulk windows. Precast sealant. Replace roof edge metal on parapet. Waterproof facade. Water test leak. Repair front and back staircases, patch front retaining wall, paint front door | $51,590 | [SF1848475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848475/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 660 ft SW | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 670 ft SW | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30-40 Bickford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-bickford-st/) | 970 ft SW | Other | Install line side tap, 25' rule in existing service Install 200 amp meter main with smart meter Install new conduits, supports, fittings and conductors from electrical room to roof where new Mobile platform will be Install new Outdoor panel on new platform Install all conduits, fittings, supports | $45,000 | [E1845468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845468/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-parker-st/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | The project consists of repairing deteriorated exterior decks (3). Existing deck to be repaired as needed. Work includes removal and replacement of the existing deck roofing/covering only. No work is proposed on the main building roof. | $25,000 | [SF1840691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840691/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [10 Hillside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hillside-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1901013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901013/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1234 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-columbus-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | Installation of a 40x50 frame tent. Each tent leg will be secured using 350lb cement blocks. This is a long term rental. Tent will go up on 8/27/2026 and will be taken down on 10/17/2026. This is for roxbury community college. | $10,118 | [SF1886213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [232 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-parker-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of front porch and stairs to match new back porch and stairs. | $14,000 | [SF1879751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879751/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [36 Alleghany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alleghany-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen, install 3 new baths, install new HVAC. Remove 2 existing non load bearing chimneys. Remove masonry infill of basement window openings and re install new windows NO STRUCTURAL WORK. Frame, sheetrock perimeter foundation walls of basement for finished storage area. | $135,000 | [SF1882957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882957/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [34 Alleghany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-alleghany-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1883517 Occupancy Committee.Replace existing kitchen, install 3 new baths, install new HVAC. Remove 2 existing non load bearing chimneys. Remove masonry infill of basement window openings and re install new windows NO STRUCTURAL WORK. Frame, sheetrock perimeter foundation walls of basemen | $135,000 | [SF1882942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882942/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Install 7 combination carbon monoxide and photoelectric smoke detectors | $8,000 | [EFA1887008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887008/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [239 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/239-parker-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $339 | [E1883297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883297/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Replace standard water closet with a baby Devoro for the preschool kids | $1,500 | [PL1880085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880085/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Take over of plumbing permits for a basement A.D.U 1 bath 1 kitchen | $2,000 | [PL1873250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873250/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [77-81 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--81-terrace-st/) | 0.19 mi N | New building | Combination of 11 lots to subdivide into 6 lots. Parcels: 1000396000, 1000437000, 1000436000, 1000435000, 1000434000, 1000433000, 1000432000, 1000431000, 1000430000, 1000429000, &; 1000428000; to become Parcel A (29,132sf), Parcel B (15,840sf), Parcel C (11,931sf), Parcel D (756sf), Parcel E (808sf) | $18,749,474 | [ERT1653651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1653651/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [111 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Structural Repairs of Existing Beam and Foundation Sill | $21,550 | [ALT1873450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873450/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [56 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-linwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall existing solar system installed | $30,030 | [E1868033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868033/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [242-244 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242--244-parker-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Install (2) water heaters | $5,100 | [PL1863470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863470/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [242-244 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242--244-parker-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | install (2) water heaters | $5,100 | [G1863474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863474/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123-127 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123--127-heath-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Heath Street Partners, LLC, as owner of the property located at 127 Heath Street with Parcel ID: 1001281000 (the "Premises") desires to file Long Form Applications to subdivide the Premises into eight (8) separate parcels, as per the submitted plans (the "Subdivision"). The 7 premises in the residen | Not listed | [ALT1823395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823395/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 9 residential units, office space and parking garage to 9 residential units, childcare facility and parking garage. Also project includes a code-compliant (1) restroom for children's use that we will get child-size toilet. Certificate of Occupancy requested prior to state licen | $10,000 | [ALT1810497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1810497/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |

## 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 |  | 3 Folsom Av | 0.23 mi N | To construct a new 3 story structure, with basement for utilities, all wood framed… | [BOA1890081](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-19 |
| No decision posted | May 5, 2026 | 87 Heath St | 700 ft W | To subdivide 87 Heath Street into two lots as shown on the attached plan of land | [BOA1830565](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-23 |
| Requested |  | 246 to 248 Parker Hill Av | 0.20 mi NW | To remedy Violation # V852354 of record, the purpose of this filing is to Extend living space… | [BOA1827037](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-11 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 32 Fisher Av | 750 ft W | To change occupancy from three to four family dwelling, attic existing finished space to be legalized as 4th… | [BOA1855366](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 3 to 4 Folsom Av | 0.23 mi N | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1850008](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [77-81 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--81-terrace-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [68 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-terrace-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024
- [1 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-terrace-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 13:36 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 12, 12:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/