# Building permits at 17 Spalding St, Boston, MA Eight permits on record here. The newest, Apr 28: All walls will remain. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | All walls will remain.. just remodeling, bathroom shower. Remove all tile on three walls in the shower and base. Install new shower base. Install dense shield board on three walls in the shower tile three walls in the shower, and grout | $15,432 | [SF1842870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842870/) | | Jul 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | (Carpentry) - Front Gable - Rake/Soffit Board Replacement (Carpentry) - Cedar Siding Repair (Front Gable and Lower Bay Window) Gutters (Carpentry) Fascia (Carpentry) Soffit - Trim work (See contract for more details) | $15,773 | [SF1359192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1359192/) | | May 25, 2022 | Electrical | panel upgrade and new line to panel, install 4 zone ductless heat pump, 4 kumos | $2,500 | [E1334642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1334642/) | | May 2, 2022 | Electrical | install 3 zone ductless heat pump & panel upgrade | $2,400 | [E1328474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1328474/) | | Mar 6, 2020 | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $700 | [PL1054006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1054006/) | | Feb 18, 2020 | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $15,000 | [G1054005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1054005/) | | Jul 6, 2017 | Electrical | Install new cleat for existing service drop that has pulled away from house | $285 | [E727923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E727923/) | | Oct 5, 2016 | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $800 | [G642424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G642424/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 140 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 920 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft NW | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) | | May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 990 ft NW | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) | | May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) | | May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 720 ft NE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) | | May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) | | May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [30 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-jamaica-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of wood-burning stove, Type-2 hearth pad, and chimney liner | $6,106 | [SF1903226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903226/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [35-35a Asticou Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-asticou-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200amp to 350amp. Add public meter. Wire basement lights, common spaces to public panel. Add additional circuits, eliminate knob and tube in the first unit. Add subpanel and new circuits on second floor unit and rewire all Knob a tube fed wiring to eliminate it. | $32,000 | [E1895968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895968/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) | | May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) | ## 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 | | 15 Hampstead Rd | 510 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 | | Requested | | 3710 Washington St | 0.22 mi S | Zoning appeal: "Temporary At Risk permit for 2025 Outdoor Season; seating 24 private patio seats…" | [BOA1721358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 | | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 560 ft SW | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Spalding St with permits, nearest house number first: - [16 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-spalding-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [19 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-spalding-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [8-10 Spalding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-spalding-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 17:03 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 15, 12:17 UTC. Map, all 8 permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-spalding-st/