# Building permits at 169 Walnut St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.4M new building at 173-175 Walnut St, permitted Jun 3. Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 12, 2025: Replace water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 300 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 12, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | Not listed | [PL1690764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1690764/) | | Feb 12, 2025 | Plumbing | Hot air furnace replacement Hot water heater replacement | $100 | [G1690748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1690748/) | | Sep 27, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Construct a 530 SF timber pier on the Neponset River | $86,600 | [ALT91695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT91695/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [152 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-walnut-st/) | 490 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1895403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895403/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6-8 Water St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-water-st/) | 750 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of existing boiler & add drain in penthouse | $10,000 | [PL1887590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887590/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [6-8 Water St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-water-st/) | 750 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of Boiler | $20,000 | [G1887593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887593/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [173-175 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173--175-walnut-st/) | 300 ft NW | New building | Erect new 3-story, 14-unit, residential building w/garage on a vacant 19,823 sf lot. Building features side &; roof decks, and sprinkler &; fire alarm systems, as per plans submitted.eplan | $7,365,000 | [ERT1461641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1461641/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [28 Port Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-port-norfolk-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Existing is 200 amp, 120/240 volt, 2-family service with no public bypass or emergency service disconnects. New service to be 200 amp, 120/240 volt, include public bypass meter and panel for shared areas. | $7,000 | [E1856061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856061/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [12r Ericsson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12r-ericsson-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | 25-056 - Power for containers to serve as drink garden on the greenway. (2) temp power feeds 30 and 50amp as specified (2) spider boxes and associated cords for connections to equipment, grounding and bonding as needed. | $27,000 | [E1856340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856340/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [12 Ericsson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-ericsson-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Install 3 gang meter bank | $2,500 | [E1855363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855363/) | | May 29, 2026 | [28 Port Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-port-norfolk-st/) | 690 ft W | Roofing | Remove and replace existing roof shingles/ siddingincluding gutters and down spouts. | $21,500 | [SF1853806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853806/) | | May 4, 2026 | [21 Lawley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-lawley-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 20 U28 DH thermopane windows. | $55,000 | [SF1842757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842757/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 13, 2026 | [50 Redfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-redfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Wiring for horn strobes with NAC power supply panel inside unit 102 on first floor. | $8,100 | [EFA1849033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849033/) | --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-walnut-st/