# Building permits at 17 Kimball St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 35 Freeport Wy, permitted Jul 29.

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 19, 2024: Front deck repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 330 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Front deck repair. remove wood framing, fame as needed, install new pvc, new composite flooring, vinyl railing. | $4,800 | [SF1679053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1679053/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 150 ft W | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 850 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 960 ft N | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 660 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 990 ft S | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [115 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-adams-st/) | 840 ft W | Plumbing | plumbing for 9 units | $100,000 | [PL1864716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864716/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 870 ft NE | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 990 ft S | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 990 ft S | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 570 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $7,225 | [SF1899092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899092/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Replace (3) Bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $3,817 | [E1899298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899298/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-freeport-wy/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of new 4000 amp electrical service feeding 5-800 amp sub panels that will feed 50 EV chargers for the Boston Public School buses. | $2,400,000 | [E1875335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875335/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 330 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 720 ft S | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 210 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 240 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1442 to 1444 Dorchester Av | 0.19 mi S | To change occupancy from Two offices, post office, stores, storage, warehouse, bank… | [BOA1848048](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 0.24 mi NW | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 06:47 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 14, 03:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-kimball-st/