# Building permits at 18 Prescott St, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Weatherization Insulation Air Sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (27 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization Insulation Air Sealing | Not listed | [SF1895189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895189/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Fire systems | install hardwired smoke/carbon dioxide detectors within the hallways and bedrooms of the 2nd floor unit. also within the common area. | $1,000 | [EFA1880263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880263/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Electrical | Rewire 4rooms and a bathroom on2nd floor level. Install a meter and electrical panel for the 1st floor unit and common areas of the home | $15,000 | [E1878915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878915/) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Plumbing | Installation of bathroom fixtures | $2,000 | [PL1449280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1449280/) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a single to a two-family dwelling. Legalize two-family dwelling and extension of living space to attic.;Remedy 780 CMR Chapter 105.1 violation done by previous owner -;Third Floor attic space was/currently is being used as bedroom with walk-in closet.;Correct violation # V50895 | Not listed | [ALT1265137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1265137/) |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Plumbing | Replaced 3'and 4" drain pipe | $100 | [PL1210085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1210085/) |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Purchased 18 Prescott advertised with finished attic in April 2020. As result of ALT#1093281, ISD Inspector came out to certify occupancy, noticed finished attic, and subsequently wrote unpermitted violation.Repair work - Add: 5 new footings with lally columns and replace two LVL per Engineers' Draw | Not listed | [SF1157238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1157238/) |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | New roof, vinyl siding, replace basement windows, replace (1) door and interior and exterior painting of trim | $59,971 | [SF1074125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1074125/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 7 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $12,905 | [SF1902551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902551/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 70 ft S | Electrical | Emergency electrical permit due to bathroom fan fire inspect wiring and replace the fan box and fan install new GFI breaker | $750 | [E1900347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900347/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 70 ft S | Plumbing | Replace led pipe to pvc trap in 2nd floor bathroom | $1,500 | [PL1900510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900510/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 70 ft S | Alteration or repair | Sheetrock and mud tape sand &; paint ceiling in bathroom. Install fire insulation install new light and vent fan. Remove and replace lead trap &; drain. Install new PVC drain &; trap. | $9,800 | [SF1890325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890325/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [24 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-prescott-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Only doing one Unit | $2,000 | [SF1886765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886765/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 200 ft N | Solar | 4.510 Kw dc & 4.180 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $8,749 | [SF1877045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877045/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 200 ft N | Solar | 4.510 Kw dc & 4.180 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with new 200a main breaker enclosure | $8,749 | [E1877046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877046/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Complete remodel of front porch and rear deck. Demo and remove all old material and debris. Prepare and level work area. Install foundation base, frame porch, install flooring and railings. Install stairs, moldings and finish details. Replace one gutter in the front of house. | $21,400 | [SF1867796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867796/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [20 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-clifford-st/) | 840 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.16 kw 8 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery storage installed on exterior of home | $33,636 | [E1904421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904421/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 280 ft SE | Electrical | Complete 2nd floor rewire including fire/smoke alarms- KIT/BATH/LVRM/DIN/2 BDRM | $6,500 | [E1897278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897278/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Yuill Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-yuill-ci/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 kw 30 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $78,600 | [SF1887458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887458/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [16 Yuill Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-yuill-ci/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 kw 30 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $78,600 | [E1887467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887467/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [10 Stanbro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-stanbro-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Pendng;alt1867628 occupancy committee.remove and replace 29 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $28,393 | [SF1860389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860389/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [225 Neponset Valley Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-neponset-valley-pw/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Replace 2 variable speed bath fans, with controls. Site id: cap-37049 | $3,000 | [E1887229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887229/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10 Stanbro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-stanbro-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm existing Single Family occupancy -;Short Form Building Permit Permit Number:SF1860389; | Not listed | [ALT1867628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867628/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [225 Neponset Valley Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-neponset-valley-pw/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1854874-Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-37049). | $13,000 | [SF1853136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853136/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [50 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-prescott-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Complete plumbing at the above address. | $10,000 | [PL1869120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869120/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 280 ft SE | Plumbing | kitchen remodel | $1,500 | [PL1865046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865046/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 280 ft SE | Plumbing | move gas line and install gas stove | $600 | [G1865052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865052/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [6 Parkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-parkson-st/) | 980 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 KW 24 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $87,600 | [SF1859358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859358/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [6 Parkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-parkson-st/) | 980 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 KW 24 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $87,600 | [E1859360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859360/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 280 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new kitchen cabinets and counters, refinish floors, patch & paint thru out | $20,000 | [SF1858206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858206/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [23 Colchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-colchester-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 12 square. Install certainteed landmark pro shingles | $11,210 | [SF1902950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902950/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [150 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-readville-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888040/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $39,300 | [SF1871813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871813/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $39,300 | [E1871816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871816/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $4,869 | [SF1867845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867845/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1868411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868411/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [150 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-readville-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,278 | [E1860535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860535/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [19 Millstone Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-millstone-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | install 4ft high picket fence in front of house. 5ft high privacy fence on left of prop transitioning to 6ft high material | $9,075 | [SF1849567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849567/) |

## 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 |  | 1853 Hyde Park Av | 260 ft S | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1909383](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-10-13 |
| Requested |  | 202 Neponset Valley Pw | 490 ft NE | To change the occupancy from candy manufacturing to cannibis manufacturing retail and delivery | [BOA1875908](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-22 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 1740 Hyde Park Av | 0.23 mi N | To erect a new 6-story Multi-Family Dwelling with 42 residential units and garaged parking | [BOA1800610](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

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 Prescott St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [14-16 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-prescott-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [23 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-prescott-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [24 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-prescott-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [10 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-prescott-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025
- [8 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prescott-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [8-10 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-prescott-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [1 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-prescott-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026
- [48 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-prescott-st/): newest permit Feb 12, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 04:07 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 16, 01:17 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-prescott-st/