# Building permits at 172 Fairmount Av, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 25, 2025: Two gas boilers install and a water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 990 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Plumbing | two gas boilers install and a water heater | $18,000 | [PL1793998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1793998/) |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Plumbing | remove and iinstall 2 boilers 1 water heater | $17,000 | [G1800924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1800924/) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Roofing | strip existing shingles reproof it using ice and water shield on eave 8 inch wide drip edge felt paper ridge vent system 30 years archtetual shingles | $15,500 | [SF1511711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1511711/) |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Alteration or repair | strip and residing the intire house using vinyl siding and wrap all trims with white alluminum | $20,000 | [SF1483479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1483479/) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Alteration or repair | remove existing fire stairs build a new one in the same foot print using pt decking post rails and floor | $14,000 | [SF1481908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1481908/) |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Alteration or repair | fire escape repair: secure top landing rail. plate, drill and bolt affected landing. | $1,931 | [SF983901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF983901/) |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Alteration or repair | repair to fire egress rebolt stair treads rebolt balcony rails secure platform to wall to correct vioalation V193752 | $1,675 | [SF379920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF379920/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | [672-674 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/672--674-truman-pw/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | Installing a prep sink at Cappy's pizza | $1,000 | [PL1858513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858513/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $6,137 | [SF1904060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904060/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [731 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/731-truman-pw/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | Creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement of a two-family residential dwelling. | $110,000 | [ALT1828804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828804/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [50 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-beacon-st/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Furnace | $1,000 | [G1904164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904164/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | New Gas Lines for 2 furnaces, 2 stoves, 2 waterheaters | $10,000 | [G1897568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897568/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Whole house plumbing renovation | $19,800 | [PL1895575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895575/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Comeplete rewire Add public meter Upgrade service from 100AMPS TO 200AMPS | $25,000 | [E1894515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894515/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-warren-av/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Work being performed through mass save. Air seal and insulate attic floor up to R-49 using open blown cellulsoe. Install Fiberglass and 2" Poly board on open wall in attic space | $4,000 | [SF1877499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877499/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-highland-st/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Install dedicated receptacles for counter top and a/c units | $2,500 | [E1891324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891324/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-highland-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1878953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878953/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [36r Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-williams-av/) | 740 ft S | Plumbing | New Kichten, bathrom and laundry | $8,000 | [PL1887914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887914/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 family home | Not listed | [ALT1863371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863371/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [44 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-warren-av/) | 380 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one (1) broken storm door; Remove and replace approx. ten (10) siding shingles and Cleaning of front yard. Trash to be removed by Contractor in pick up truck to an authorized facility. | $2,400 | [SF1877700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877700/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [13 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-williams-av/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1882603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882603/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [13 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-williams-av/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit and a #12 AWG with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester each sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install 2 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-useweatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1882601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882601/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-beacon-st/) | 760 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace 37 sq asphalt shingles | $31,413 | [SF1868554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868554/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-highland-st/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | remove and install 18sq asphalt roofing | $13,990 | [SF1864947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864947/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [PL1877971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877971/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [G1877967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877967/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | wiring 2new circuit to the attic lights and receptacles | $1,500 | [E1875219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875219/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [48 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-williams-av/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace windows 20 shingle part of mansortroof,drywall and plaster, remodel4 bathrooms, rewire to code,new electrical service, revise plumbing to code and ne hvav systems | $200,000 | [SF1863142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863142/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [38 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-beacon-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Connect one 75 kVA trailer-mounted generator to supply 2/0 5-wire 120/240 volts to power distribution equipment that will supply power to sponsor stations and inflatables. | $1,500 | [ETS1862668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862668/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [34 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-beacon-st/) | 540 ft NE | Plumbing | Boiler Replacement | $9,000 | [G1859801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859801/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [87 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-maple-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | 1.- Replace with anew 2.- replace new slnding 3.- install pvc wood an door trims 4.- install water guttars square feet roof.30 SQ cement 30 sq all window ond | $70,000 | [SF1849425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849425/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [225 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-fairmount-av/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [PL1851921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851921/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [225 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-fairmount-av/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [G1851920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851920/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 990 ft W | New building | Raze existing 1 story garage on 35 Walnut Street, and erect a new 1 story, 4 door garage spanning across 35 Walnut and the abutting 51 Walnut (Both properties owned by Applicant). | $125,000 | [ERT1676367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1676367/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [200 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-fairmount-av/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency Service Wire Reattachment | $1,500 | [E1852791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852791/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Combine parcel 1809178000 (1,600 Sq. Ft.) with parcel 1809177001 (2,782 Sq. Ft.). See ert 1676367. | Not listed | [ALT1707721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1707721/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Finish attic space and add attic drop down stairs. Finished attic space to be used as a finished storage area. | $10,000 | [ALT1799979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799979/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [SF1886935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886935/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [E1886942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886942/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [73 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install shade roof over exsisting patio on left side of house | $13,000 | [ALT1873472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873472/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and replace meter and service conductors | $9,600 | [E1877930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877930/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [80 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-milton-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 100 to 200 amp service upgrade. Overhead service. | $5,000 | [E1875464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875464/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1861742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861742/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | I Peggy Hinds Watson declare my home occupancy at 4 Neponset Av is an existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1842285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842285/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | No inspections unit the occupancy is confirmed; ALT1842285 pending.Remove existing rotted 4x30 front porch and 3 steps only. Install new footings and pressure treated framing. Install new composite decking boards and steps. Install new vinyl guardrails and handrails. | $24,000 | [SF1851727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851727/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [55 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-williams-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | No inspections until occupancy is confirmed; ALT1844278 pending.Install 3/8" foam insulation board to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding to home. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $14,000 | [SF1844054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844054/) |

## 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 |  | 81 Maple St | 960 ft W | To confirm occupancy as a 2 family and change occupancy from a 2 family to a 2 family with an ADU… | [BOA1721424](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Fairmount Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [181 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-fairmount-av/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [193 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-fairmount-av/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [195 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-fairmount-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [200 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-fairmount-av/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [211 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-fairmount-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [212 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212-fairmount-av/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [219-221 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219--221-fairmount-av/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [225 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-fairmount-av/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [243 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-fairmount-av/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [245-247 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-fairmount-av/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 21:02 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-fairmount-av/