# Building permits at 173-175 Walnut St, Boston, MA One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Erect new 3-story, 14-unit, residential building w/garage on a vacant 19,823 sf lot. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [152 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-walnut-st/) | 400 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/) | 860 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/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of Boiler | $20,000 | [G1887593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887593/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [28 Port Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-port-norfolk-st/) | 520 ft SW | 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/) | 660 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/) | 540 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/) | 520 ft SW | 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/) | 760 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/) | 0.23 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/) | ## 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 | | 20 Ericsson St | 440 ft NW | To change occupancy to include yacht club | [BOA1879738](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 | | Requested | | 28 Port Norfolk St | 520 ft SW | To build a new first floor addition and second floor deck to existing residential structure | [BOA1879853](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 | | Requested | | 37 Port Norfolk St | 330 ft W | To change occupancy from 1 to 2 families with addition attached | [BOA1857750](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-04 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Walnut St with permits, nearest house number first: - [171 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-walnut-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [169 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-walnut-st/): newest permit Feb 12, 2025 - [166 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-walnut-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025 - [158 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-walnut-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [152 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-walnut-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [122 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-walnut-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [119 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-walnut-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 - [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [12 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-walnut-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026 - [10 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-walnut-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 09:07 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, 06:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173--175-walnut-st/