# Building permits at 176 Sydney St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $900,000 alteration or repair at 45 William T Morrissey Bl, permitted Sep 4.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 29, 2024: Mechanical work for new ac heat pump. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | mechanical work for new ac heat pump | $10,000 | [SF1642010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1642010/) |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Electrical | wiring from panel to condenser for ac heat pump | $750 | [E1642017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1642017/) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Electrical | Replace existing bath fans with new. | $3,423 | [ELV1640956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1640956/) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $20,102 | [SF1640952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1640952/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Plumbing | plumbing work for new gas boiler | $11,200 | [PL1638817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1638817/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Plumbing | plumbing work for new gas boiler | $7,250 | [PL1638809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1638809/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Plumbing | gas work for new gas boiler | $11,200 | [G1638820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1638820/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Plumbing | gas work for a new gas boiler | $7,250 | [G1638813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1638813/) |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical work on a new A/C Heat Pump | $11,186 | [SF1631659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1631659/) |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Alteration or repair | wiring from panel to new gas boiler | $750 | [E1631998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1631998/) |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser for a new A/C Heat Pump | $11,186 | [E1631656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1631656/) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Plumbing | replacing boiler with new | $7,250 | [PL1631990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1631990/) |
| May 23, 2016 | Roofing | Strip existing roof and install new roof | $12,460 | [SF593444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF593444/) |
| May 5, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1st floor casement window | $915 | [SF585733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF585733/) |
| Oct 6, 2015 | Alteration or repair | insulate walls using blown cellulose | $4,400 | [SF526283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF526283/) |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Plumbing | retest gas supply for 2nd floor | $250 | [G426702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G426702/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [78 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harbor-view-st/) | 210 ft S | Electrical | Service Upgrade to 200A | $3,000 | [E1879444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879444/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | repair to columns | $1,500 | [SF1890926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890926/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of 1 FamilyNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;DANIEL RAE: | Not listed | [ALT1891040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891040/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [36 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-spring-garden-st/) | 140 ft SW | Fire systems | wiring and installation hardwire smoke and CO detectors | $1,500 | [EFA1850959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850959/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [80-82 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-romsey-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Gas test found leaking gas cock, replace gas cock | $500 | [G1907520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907520/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porches to be same size and shape | $20,000 | [SF1905886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905886/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | New bedroom addition, with a center light, recessed lights, a smoke detector extension from existing system and a hall light. Work being done in apartment #4 | $4,500 | [E1906086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906086/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [25 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace 1 windows with new Harvey window | $7,238 | [SF1899182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899182/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [65 Sagamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-sagamore-st/) | 680 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher; | $1,000 | [PL1902710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902710/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [16 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grant-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | strip existing siding install new vinil siding new pvc trims and fascia, reapir front and back deck, kept same sie and layout, replace composite deck floor and new ovc railings | $142,600 | [SF1902149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902149/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $25,000 | [E1900736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900736/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | new waste pipe to all new fixture toilet, sink, kitchen sink, shower. | $24,000 | [PL1897969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897969/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | new gas line to stove, hot air furnace and tankless water heater. | $10,000 | [G1897965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897965/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [49-51 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-sudan-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Inspect the electrical service to make sure everything is in good condition and ready for Eversource to install an additional meter for the common area. | $300 | [E1895947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895947/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [81 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-romsey-st/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1899227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899227/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [45 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair Damaged Underground Plumbing and Install of Geofoam beneath the Existing Slab throughout the Store | $900,000 | [SF1896313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896313/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bathroom on all 3 floors, install insulation as needed. Flooring, painting, electrical and plumbing work. | $97,500 | [SF1896053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896053/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [35 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-sudan-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To change occupancy from three-family to four-family by converting basement level into a residential unit | $219,000 | [ALT1628851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1628851/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | UNIT # 4 Build new Bedroom close walls create open for glass panel to be installed add pocket door at bathroom add LVL for support*2.3.26 Application assigned to FD 2.10.26 | $33,793 | [ALT1813914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813914/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [78-80 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-sudan-st/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | gas pipe test because new meter install by gas company. | $1,800 | [G1881628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881628/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Rewire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878149/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Complete bathrooms remodeling on all 3 floors including electrical and plumbing work. Preparation and paint entire apartments. Install new floating flooring and trim on all 3 floors. Construct/improvement of basement storage area only and half bathroom. | $150,000 | [ALT1874151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874151/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-grant-st/) | 690 ft W | Roofing | Strip/reroof | $15,500 | [SF1873267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873267/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [55 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 750 ft E | Other | Erect tents for Myriam Michel - BAMS Fest \| Boston 2026 - Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 - Festival | $29,010 | [SF1864091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864091/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [53 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-crescent-av/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $8,316 | [SF1828106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828106/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | need to upgrade this underground service to 200A and add a common meter for this 3 families house | $6,500 | [E1861619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861619/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [946a-952 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946a--952-dorchester-av/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (Tub to Tub, lav and toilet) Address: 950 Dorchester Ave #206 Dorchester MA 02125 | $1,500 | [PL1858768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858768/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $15,070 | [SF1850002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850002/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22 Newport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-newport-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $14,000 | [SF1843758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843758/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [73 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-romsey-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Electrical wiring for a 3-family house: 4 cat6 wire and r6 wire for each apartment. | $1,000 | [ELV1847462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847462/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [73 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-romsey-st/) | 770 ft S | Fire systems | Formal amendment designating Jason Kahan as the Engineer of Record for the Tier I drawings so that both Tier I and Tier II are aligned under the same professional. See alt1747461 | Not listed | [A1844993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1844993/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1048 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1048-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | tire off the shingles and replace for new asphalt shingles | $115,000 | [SF1884284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884284/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [912-916 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--916-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Install wall and blade signs | $9,019 | [ALT1886682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886682/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Wiring a full kitchen w/ dishwasher, disposal, fridge, microwave, gas stove and 4 recessed lights | $7,000 | [E1895986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895986/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [44-46 Sagamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-sagamore-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Adding basement ADU Moving electrical panels to new mechanical room and wiring new unit | $10,000 | [E1894500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894500/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single fam residential home to 3 family. Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler system to be installed.;E[plan] Filed.*CC application Reassigned to FD on 7/14/2026 | $575,000 | [ALT1813988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813988/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Service upgrade 200amp | $5,000 | [E1880544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880544/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replaced rotted lumber on rear triple deck | $18,670 | [SF1879840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879840/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Re-piped kitchen, sink, drainage and water and second floor bathroom drainage | $3,000 | [PL1889901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889901/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [50 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation of CCTV security devices at Bank of America 50 William T Morrissey Blvd Dorchester MA 02125 (100860577-22) | $13,191 | [ELV1872362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872362/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-taft-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | bath tub removal, new install, tile, window stone 8 taft unit # 1 | $10,571 | [SF1878644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878644/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872522 -Occupancy Committee review.We will remove all the existing kitchen cabinets and reinstall new ones.New countertops, appliances and refinish the existing flooring. | $103,679 | [SF1861893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861893/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [135 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Connecting 20 office cubicles at 135 Morrissey Blvd 1st floor, Boston, for Hyperice. | $630 | [E1878517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878517/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family.; | Not listed | [ALT1872522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872522/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [135 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | 58 telecom drops on the 1st floor of 135 William T Morrissey BL for tenant Hyperice CZ-267360 | $12,740 | [ELV1870215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1870215/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [928 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/928-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove and replace all stair threads and clips install new stair threads remove all bar grating install new bar grating and secure with j-bolts remove all existing bolts and install new grade 5 hardware remove surface rust paint black | $28,500 | [SF1866800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866800/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [10 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-crescent-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | install aluminum coil on fascia & paint soffit | $7,870 | [SF1868160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868160/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-romsey-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip flashing tape around all openings Supply and install new standard PVC mounting blocks (light, meter, plug plate, hose bib, etc.) Supply and install Hardie soffit on whole house All trim work | $86,965 | [SF1845289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845289/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6-8 Belfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-belfort-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replace 3rd floor electrical panel and troubleshooting outlets not working in the bedroom | $2,600 | [E1861904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861904/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [135 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Alterations and additions to existing fire alarm system for new tenant space | $35,000 | [EFA1857267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857267/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Full Electrical Service Upgrade from 100A to 200A | $3,800 | [E1852171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852171/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS no structural | $4,102 | [SF1851017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851017/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS | $13,733 | [E1851018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851018/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [990-996 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990--996-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install a new counter top, plumbing to accommodate sink, electrical to accommodate light fixture and outlet and fire block if necessary. | $10,000 | [SF1841997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841997/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 269 E Cottage St | 0.25 mi W | To construct a 6 Story Hotel Commercial mixed use blg of 40,923 SqFt | [BOA1895407](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-27 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 34 Spring Garden St | 110 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1794725](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-31 |

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".

## More on this street

Other addresses on Sydney St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [192 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-sydney-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025
- [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [143 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-sydney-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2025
- [215 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/215-sydney-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [135-137 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-sydney-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [100 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-sydney-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [99 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-sydney-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [81 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sydney-st/): newest permit May 1, 2025
- [66 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-sydney-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [62 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-sydney-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 11:04 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 16, 07:47 UTC.

Map, all 16 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-sydney-st/