# Building permits at 197 Heath St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M project at 125 Parker Hill Av, permitted Jul 30.

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 21, 2025: Remove & install roof (rubber). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 130 Minden St, 490 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Roofing | remove & install roof (rubber) | $27,000 | [SF1714081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1714081/) |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Plumbing | Actual address is 197 Heath St Jamaica Plain 154000 btu Indirect water heater replacement | $2,000 | [PL1700474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1700474/) |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Plumbing | Actual address is 197 Heath St Jamaica Plain Install 150000 BTU boiler | $4,000 | [G1700476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1700476/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-day-st/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | disconnect existing gas line from old existing oven and reconnect gas to new oven provided by customer | $540 | [G1906165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906165/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [29 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lawn-st/) | 340 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding 2 half bath and 3 laundry for each floor. | $7,000 | [PL1902945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902945/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [64-66 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-lawn-st/) | 310 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 66 Lawn Street | $1,349 | [PL1904641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904641/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [110-120 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--120-fisher-av/) | 460 ft N | Electrical | Make necessary modifications and final connections of existing wiring and equipment associated with the emergency generator system. | $21,000 | [E1904428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904428/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [20 Edge Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-edge-hill-st/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | Forge will install and wire a dual fuel heat pump system. This system will consist of one outdoor condenser and one cased heat pump coil which will be mounted to the existing furnace and adapted into the existing ductwork. Forge will also be doing a service upgrade of 100 AMP to 200 AMP. | $3,275 | [E1904081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904081/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Second floor and attic insulation. 3"R22 of closed cell spray foam to all outside walls. 5"R38 of closed cell spray foam to the entire roof deck. | $14,500 | [SF1882637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882637/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [31 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-gay-head-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from three-family to four-family. Build a new kitchen on the ground floor, new sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. [ePlan] | $50,000 | [ALT1195079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1195079/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [154-162 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--162-heath-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring | $50,000 | [ELV1886728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886728/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3 Edge Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-edge-hill-st/) | 800 ft S | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1882606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882606/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [200 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-heath-st/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe feeds for (2) condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler. Extend existing feeds for (2) new condensers on exterior wall & reconnect feeds for new fans & lighting in new freezer & cooler. Add a convenience outlet near exterior condensers. | $15,000 | [E1881054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881054/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | install water heater and mop sink | $400 | [PL1877506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877506/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874161/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874159/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-schiller-st/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace (3) combi boilers | $21,000 | [PL1874104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874104/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-schiller-st/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace (3) combi boilers. | $21,000 | [G1874098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874098/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [31 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-round-hill-st/) | 660 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace asphalt shingles. Like to like materials. | $12,950 | [SF1873797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873797/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [111 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-heath-st/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Structural Repairs of Existing Beam and Foundation Sill | $21,550 | [ALT1873450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873450/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from office space to barbershop. [ePlans] | $20,000 | [ALT1843178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843178/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [219 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-heath-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 215-221 Heath Street. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Dor_exp-003 | $1,500 | [E1861520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861520/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 800 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Permit is for cost difference in refence to SF1770868 per inspectors instructions; | $45,000 | [SF1859986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859986/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123-127 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123--127-heath-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Heath Street Partners, LLC, as owner of the property located at 127 Heath Street with Parcel ID: 1001281000 (the "Premises") desires to file Long Form Applications to subdivide the Premises into eight (8) separate parcels, as per the submitted plans (the "Subdivision"). The 7 premises in the residen | Not listed | [ALT1823395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823395/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 980 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater at 6 ELLINGWOOD STREET | $3,936 | [PL1850301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850301/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [18 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-lawn-st/) | 380 ft E | Alteration or repair | Roof Remodeling: Replace roofing, clear old roof, install insultaion, add metal fleche, and new rubber. Deck Renovation: New flooring, new railing, new pvc finish. | $31,000 | [SF1847206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847206/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [148 Minden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-minden-st/) | 580 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12"x4' sonotubes, framing, comoposite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimeter framing and post bases. | $41,900 | [SF1848648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848648/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [40 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-day-st/) | 630 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12"x4" sonotubes, framing, composite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimeter framing and post bases. | $49,800 | [SF1848645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848645/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [115-115a Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--115a-fisher-av/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | Replace shower valve and vanity | $2,500 | [PL1847361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847361/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [115-115a Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--115a-fisher-av/) | 630 ft N | Electrical | demo and make safe for others electric wires in the bathroom first floor | $600 | [E1845636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845636/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [178 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-heath-st/) | 310 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | $4,000 | [PL1844529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844529/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 980 ft NW | Electrical | Install new feeder cables to 5 units from the meter socket to the load cenetrs. Install coaxial cable to 5 units as well | $18,400 | [E1844689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844689/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [251 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251-heath-st/) | 920 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm system which is obsolete, with a new Edwards EST4 fire alarm panel, and associated devices for compatibility with the new system. Existing wiring and device locations will be utilized | $200,795 | [ALT1830311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830311/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Install 18 Hons strobe device,1 Pull station and Annunciator | $5,000 | [EFA1902498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902498/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replace roof drains | $20,000 | [PL1901073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901073/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [73 Walden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-walden-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of 12ft x 6ft x 9ft shed structure | $3,100 | [SF1897452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897452/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [239 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/239-parker-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $339 | [E1883297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883297/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wiring a dog care facility Kitchen, laundry, office and replace a 200A panel | $15,000 | [E1880527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880527/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Remove and replace roof | $1,462,500 | [SF1877552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877552/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-creighton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior water damage repair of existing building includes repair and patching of interior walls and ceilings (gypsum board/plasters as needed) and repair of existing floor areas, including replacement of damaged sections. The work is limited to like-kind repairs with on structural alterations. | $28,000 | [SF1873583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873583/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from office, warehouse and light manufacturing to office, warehouse and dog daycare. Commercial tenant fit-out for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility. Includes interior renovations, non-structural partitions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm and sprinkle | $499,991 | [ALT1863382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863382/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of the 2 water heaters in the basement mechanical room. | $76,000 | [PL1877747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877747/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874154/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874122/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | installation of new gas piping for 2 rooftop furnaces & 1 rice steamer | $5,000 | [G1874376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874376/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbling renovation | $15,000 | [PL1873324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873324/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [12 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sunnyside-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Wire a single zone 3.6 KW heat pump/AC system. | $1,250 | [E1867951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867951/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sunnyside-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat Single Zone Mini Split System. 12k Heat Pump Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and 12k Wall Mounted Unit in the Basement. | $10,000 | [SF1865557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865557/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Change existing fire alarm system to an addressable system. | $19,500 | [EFA1863538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863538/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Westerly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-westerly-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | low voltage for 3 units | $2,500 | [ELV1855334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855334/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Westerly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-westerly-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Complete rewire 3 family with service upgrade | $30,000 | [E1863770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863770/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3 Kenney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-kenney-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Prohgram. No structural changes. | $1,695 | [SF1852157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852157/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [35 Creighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-creighton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Water damage repair. Replace misc. lights in unit 101, hallway, office and run circuit to room 203 to separate power. Replace breakers as needed. *Go out on emergency for water damage and re-store power. | $5,000 | [E1856990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856990/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [10 Westerly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-westerly-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | 120v smoke detectors for 3 units and whole fire alarm system for whole building | $10,000 | [EFA1855333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855333/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [150-220 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150--220-s-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Installation of gas monitors. add 120v receptacles to power new monitors. | $87,165 | [E1850640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850640/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12" x 4" sonotubes, framing, composite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimieter framing and post bases. | $46,500 | [SF1848640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848640/) |

## 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 | 130 Minden St | 490 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "3rd floor Dormer 3rd Floor Bathroom Deck Repairs and code Adjustment HVAC installation…" | [BOA1870745](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-09 |
| Requested |  | 11 Round Hill St | 0.20 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1903191](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-22 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 5 Lawn St | 480 ft E | To add addition and deck per attached drawing | [BOA1846937](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-05-07 |
| No decision posted | May 5, 2026 | 87 Heath St | 0.23 mi E | To subdivide 87 Heath Street into two lots as shown on the attached plan of land | [BOA1830565](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-23 |
| Requested |  | 76 Day St | 0.22 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "No construction is required" | [BOA1829286](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-18 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 32 Fisher Av | 0.23 mi E | To change occupancy from three to four family dwelling, attic existing finished space to be legalized as 4th… | [BOA1855366](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [200 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-heath-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [193 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-heath-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025
- [191-225 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191--225-heath-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [182 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-heath-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [179 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-heath-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024
- [178 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-heath-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [219 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-heath-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [223 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-heath-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [170 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-heath-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [225 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-heath-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 03:23 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-heath-st/