# Building permits at 196 Boston St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M new building at 781 Dorchester Av, permitted Sep 23.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Install 3 gas stoves, 3 power vent hot water heaters and 3 gas furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits (69 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 3 power vent hot water heaters and 3 gas furnace. | $20,000 | [G1899407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899407/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer machine connections and 3 power vent hot water heaters. | $30,000 | [PL1899406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899406/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Electrical | Rewire all 3 units in public area and upgrade electrical service. | $25,000 | [E1868340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868340/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets in all three floors. Replace bathtub and vanities in all three bathrooms. Replace the existing oil furnaces with three hot air gas furnaces. New plumbing in all three floors. New electric service and new wires in all three floors. Painting walls, ceiling, trims and doors in  | $155,800 | [SF1856637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856637/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [188 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-boston-st/) | 130 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement for apartment 1 | $6,500 | [G1888604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888604/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas line for laundry | $1,000 | [G1904941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904941/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Fire systems | install Hardwire line voltage smoke within unit and common area | $2,000 | [EFA1905659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905659/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | add common meter with panel, remodel 3 kit with laundry mat room, add lighting in front and rear stairway add sub panel | $25,000 | [E1905658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905658/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [223 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-boston-st/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $5,476 | [SF1904681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904681/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 540 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation 5 full bath, 3 kitchen sink, 3 Laundry, 3 water heater. | $25,000 | [PL1902916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902916/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 540 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation 3, gas pipe for furnaces, 3 gas stoves, 3 tankless water heaters. 3 gas dryers. | $12,000 | [G1902924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902924/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Subdivision of existing parcel located at 781-783 Dorchester Avenue into two separate lots pursuant to approved ZBA decision BOA-1677984. Proposed Lot 1 will contain the existing three-family dwelling at 783 Dorchester Avenue. Proposed Lot 2 will contain the proposed new two-family dwelling at 781 D | Not listed | [ALT1881814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881814/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885688) | $9,000 | [SF1894522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894522/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Install five receptacles, three switches, and one recessed closet light; relocate the office light and add dedicated 20-amp washer and 30-amp dryer circuits, with other new devices connected to existing circuits. | $2,500 | [E1903825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903825/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | New Laundry | $1,500 | [PL1903880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903880/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade, add common meter, rewire front and back stairways | $40,000 | [E1900166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900166/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft E | New building | Proposed construction of a new four-story, two-family residential building over a finished basement for storage only at 781 Dorchester Avenue, situated on the same lot as an existing three house on it with the address 783 Dorchester Avenue. Work per plans includes a fire alarm per NFPA 72 and sprink | $1,000,000 | [ERT1607946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1607946/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,000 | [ETS1901807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901807/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [18r Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18r-mayhew-st/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | Complete strip and re-roof. House and shed included. Color is moire black pro | $9,000 | [SF1897428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897428/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [8-12 Enterprise St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-enterprise-st/) | 280 ft W | Plumbing | Install Custom Comfort 50 Gallon, Heat Pump Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,200 | [PL1887927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887927/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [67 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-harvest-st/) | 280 ft NE | Fire systems | Install a new wet and dry fire sprinkler system. Ref.ert1607835 | $47,500 | [ALT1856105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856105/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24-26 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-harvest-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amp. Relocate meters outside | $4,000 | [E1897560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897560/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovating a 3 Family house | $38,000 | [PL1897197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897197/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas fitting 3 New Stove and 2 combi Boilers | $6,000 | [G1897199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897199/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 720 ft W | Other | Install temporary 40x60 & (2) 9x10 tents to be used for Plumbers Union Holiday Party. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $8,480 | [SF1890452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890452/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Install temporary 25kva generator used to power lighting and heaters for temporary tent. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $1,100 | [ETS1890459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1890459/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Install (3) temporary 170,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat tents. Installed 12/5. Removed 12/5 | $1,710 | [G1890471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890471/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 540 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace all interior Doors + baseboards + Doors and windows casings + 3 kitcgen cabinet, install 3 bathroom tiles | $80,000 | [SF1890374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890374/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-harvest-st/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | Inspection of third floor electric meter after disconnect - reconnect. | $300 | [E1875884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875884/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 9 replacement windows | $6,760 | [SF1871682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871682/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 330 ft S | Plumbing | Install boilers and indirect water heaters | $30,000 | [PL1872848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872848/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 330 ft S | Plumbing | Install 3 gas boilers | $30,000 | [G1872839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872839/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [819 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/819-dorchester-av/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Rewire 1st floor rear enclosed porch and rear 2nd + 3rd floor open decks. | $6,500 | [E1872696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872696/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [15 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-vernon-st/) | 420 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater | $1,800 | [G1872633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872633/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo all water damaged walls in an exist 3fam. replace all fire damaged wood as needed, Repair including replacing finishes, kitchens bathrooms, new roof, carpentry, flooring, Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, all finishes, windows, siding, Deck repairs | $412,500 | [SF1871929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871929/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 860 ft SE | New building | To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade.; This will be a Nominal Fee Filing | $750,000 | [ERT1476089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1476089/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [10 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bellflower-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade | $6,000 | [E1857459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857459/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Jan Karski Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-jan-karski-wy/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Replace Electrical panel guts & breakers that had been damaged by water - Panel service pool equipment. | $2,500 | [E1859196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859196/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [40 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvest-st/) | 490 ft E | Electrical | Add a public meter | $3,000 | [E1855040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855040/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [11 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mayhew-st/) | 490 ft S | Fire systems | Relocate one horn strobe and add two strobe only | $7,000 | [EFA1851084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851084/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bellflower-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $20,000 | [SF1848518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848518/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [15 Bellflower St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bellflower-st/) | 880 ft NE | Fire systems | Install manual fire alarm system per 527 cmr 12.00 | $10,500 | [EFA1847919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847919/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 740 ft S | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-harvest-st/) | 280 ft NE | Fire systems | Class A fire alarm system | $21,000 | [EFA1846461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846461/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 620 solar modules. 358.05 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907237/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | W/O 29232318 - Above ground - 3 phase - 200 amp W/O 28639593 - Above ground - 1 phase - 200 amp | $2,000 | [E1901528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901528/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding, install window trim, new exterior vent and approximately 60 LF of gutter. | $30,000 | [SF1902821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902821/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $11,077 | [SF1887221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $16,615 | [E1887210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887210/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fire systems | Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1887200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887200/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | 200 Amp main panel upgrade. | $3,600 | [E1887215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887215/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20-36 District Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--36-district-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Install one set of customer supplied channel letters, Tropical Smoothie Bar as per BPDA stamped plans. 2' high overall x 9'-7.375". No blade sign to be installed. | $4,050 | [ALT1877314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877314/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install 2-ton ductless mini-split system in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1882954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882954/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replace 15 existing 2x4 troffer light fixtures with 15 new Led flat panel troffers in second floor classroom Install 2 exit signs and 2 emergency back up units | $7,500 | [E1880506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880506/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | Raze existing buildingDig Safe#20263014360 | $10,000 | [SF1879056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879056/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation all gas pipe of whole house. | $15,500 | [G1875540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875540/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [75 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-willow-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Relocated gym to second floor. | Not listed | [A1872936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872936/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [13 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-howell-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (3) Double-Hung Window Replacement Inserts and (1) Patio Door | $16,598 | [SF1864537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864537/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Main Ceiling R22 Blown-in Cellulose (Drill) | $16,148 | [SF1863007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863007/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Retrofit installation of refrigeration electrical controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also adding electric defrost to the unit. | $7,500 | [E1862277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862277/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [857-861 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857--861-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Work to be done at secondary address 91 Roseclair. The imspection of the meter Because no usage mre than 1 year | $200 | [E1864268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864268/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [63r Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63r-boston-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that utility room poking out outside into the soffit that is on the outside of the building, we will need to demo a section of that soffit to run our gas line within and bring that line all the way over | $7,000 | [G1860820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860820/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install new hardwood floor/suspended ceiling and paint due to water damage | $110,850 | [SF1848992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848992/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | TJ Maxx - Remove and install 4 new Lav sinks. relocate and install new lounge sink. Install water fill station onto existing cooler. Remove and re-install 5 toilets | $12,000 | [PL1849149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849149/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | We are replacing (3) Rooftop HVAC units supplied by the customers energy company. This is a gas disconnect re-connect with electrical by another vendor. | $3,264 | [G1844844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844844/) |

## 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 |  | 67 Harvest St | 280 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Subdivision to create 2 parcels, Lot…" | [BOA1886554](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 174 Boston St | 280 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Subdivision to create 2 parcels, Lot…" | [BOA1886546](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 783 Dorchester Av | 950 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1864656](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-24 |
| Requested |  | 833 Dorchester Av | 950 ft E | To confirm occupancy as three family and change occupancy to a six family | [BOA1817966](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-02 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 57 Mount Vernon St | 0.24 mi SE | To remove sidewalk & granite curb currently blocking driveway, grade, install matching cornerstones & pour… | [BOA1825854](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-06 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 769 Columbia Rd | 0.24 mi S | Zoning appeal: "Scope of work clarified 6.2.2026: To renovate 769 Columbia Road, Boston…" | [BOA1857327](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-03 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Washburn St | 0.22 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1873333](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-16 |

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 Boston St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [198-214 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198--214-boston-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [190 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-boston-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [188 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-boston-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [174 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-boston-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [173 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-boston-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [172 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-boston-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [223 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-boston-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [224-226 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--226-boston-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025
- [164 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-boston-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [158 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-boston-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 15:02 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 13, 14:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/