# Building permits at 18 Babson St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $799,000 addition at 1337 Blue Hill Av, permitted Jul 23.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 5: Strip and re-roof, asphalt shingles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 6 Almont St, 810 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1658771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1658771/) |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install 4 windows for replacement no structural changes | $3,531 | [SF1211930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1211930/) |

## 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 150 ft NE | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3bath and 3kitchen | $25,000 | [PL1883448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883448/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 150 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring of 3 dwelling units common area and new service | $40,000 | [E1874303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874303/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 150 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo, electrical, plumbing, no structural, fire blocking, install 4 windows, insulation; | $75,000 | [SF1868631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868631/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 870 ft E | Roofing | Strip and install new roof repair/replace rear porch refinish lower level with new wallboard and trim | $18,000 | [SF1905643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905643/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [SF1902099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902099/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [E1902102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902102/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Span panel 100A | $3,000 | [E1905060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905060/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1902615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902615/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 360 ft SW | Plumbing | Running plumbing for 2 bathroom and a kitchen | $11,200 | [PL1895052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895052/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1387 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1387-blue-hill-av/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | subdivision of land | $2,000 | [ALT1822829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822829/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of HVAC control wiring consisting of 18/2 daisy chain interconnect wire and low voltage for heat pump water heater | $20,000 | [ELV1888899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888899/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 360 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and install new roof | $19,000 | [SF1895476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895476/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19 Wilmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-wilmore-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $1,700 | [SF1895427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895427/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Rewire single family and upgrade service to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1895693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895693/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1310 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1310-blue-hill-av/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $750 | [G1890207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890207/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [37 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mattapan-st/) | 850 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system. | $9,971 | [SF1881409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881409/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 5 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1870676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870676/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | New siding, windows, sheetrock insulation. Prime paint caulk sand floors | $100,000 | [SF1880215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880215/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 990 ft SW | Fire systems | Install wiring and new fire alarm system per engineered drawings approved by Boston ISD | $34,000 | [EFA1875326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875326/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1337 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1337-blue-hill-av/) | 880 ft NW | Addition | Rear Addition and interior renovationsAssigned to DB on 7/2/2026 | $799,000 | [ALT1824258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824258/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [16 Hiawatha Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-hiawatha-rd/) | 610 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire sloped roof, including the left side entrance overhang, with Owens Corning System Warranty. Chimney repointing and waterproofing. Chimney cap installation on the chimney. PVC fascia replacement on the front dormer only. | $28,899 | [SF1870248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870248/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | 2 Mini split wiring (1.5 Ton) (0.75 Ton) | $2,000 | [E1867369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867369/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mildred-av/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Temp Service | $3,200 | [ETS1870553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870553/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-850626) (Unit -1) | $2,000 | [SF1867865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867865/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 8 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1867733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867733/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [21 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mattapan-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | replace second floor porch and replace all wood trims; &; install new pvc trims | $12,000 | [SF1864349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864349/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | 5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry, 4 outdoors faucets (remodel) | $12,000 | [PL1856442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | run gas line for two HVAC systems in basement and 3rd floor and 2 wall hung naviens in basement. gas cooktop for 1st & 2nd floor. | $12,000 | [G1856455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856455/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Two first floor bathrooms renovation | $12,000 | [PL1853216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853216/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | two first floor bathrooms renovation a light, an outlet, and a exhaust fan for each | $1,100 | [E1851954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851954/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 990 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 41 unit apartment building with resident use common areas | $685,000 | [PL1849066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849066/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing EPDM and coverboard Install GacoFlex liquid applied membrane and tie into existing EPDM system. | $84,600 | [SF1905077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905077/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Install back flow for new boiler | $1,500 | [PL1905731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905731/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Install new gas boiler | $1,500 | [G1905726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905726/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | working on 1 kitchen sink and 2 full bathroom | $9,000 | [PL1830540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1830540/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | run gas line for 3 kitchen stove, 3 water heater and 3 furnace | $10,000 | [G1830544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1830544/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -1st floor windows | $3,196 | [SF1900037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900037/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | Remove existing sign and install new 22" high x12' aluminum tube frame sign with cut out acrylic letters, Lux Beauty Bar. Non-illuminated. | $1,875 | [ALT1882705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882705/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1895292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895292/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Complete replacement of approximately 13 squares of asphalt shingle roofing, including new underlayment, ridge vent, pipe and chimney flashings, and replacement of 39 sheets of 1/2-inch CDX roof sheathing for deck repairs only. No structural modification | $19,543 | [SF1880986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880986/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [17 Evelyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-evelyn-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | ;(To correct violation V851134.); Applicant must remove basement unit back to original state to be used as storage only to correct (#V900658). | $5,000 | [SF1883811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883811/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1868382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868382/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1868388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868388/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1867637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867637/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,900 | [SF1858155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858155/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [669 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/669-walk-hill-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Two First Floor Bathrooms Renovation | $54,750 | [SF1848651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848651/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [671 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/671-walk-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing wood flooring, replace damaged posts, frame if needed, install new wood flooring and rails (3 floors). | $26,000 | [SF1845716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845716/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 6 Almont St | 810 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Demo existing 2-family structure and erect a new 4-story 13-unit apartment…" | [BOA1855919](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-05-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [23-25 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [37 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-babson-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [91 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [95 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [98 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-babson-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [108 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [119 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [120-124 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--124-babson-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [127-129 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-babson-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [132 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-babson-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 08:01 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-babson-st/