# Building permits at 20-40 Ames St, Boston, MA Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: Install 100amp 120/208volt single phase feed for office trailer panel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (29 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 23, 2025 | Electrical | Install 100amp 120/208volt single phase feed for office trailer panel. Install receptacle and temporary light fixture. | $3,500 | [E1716353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1716353/) | | Mar 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement, Mechanical Ventilation of Units, and related work | $1,184,715 | [SF1694328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1694328/) | | Apr 13, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing metal stairs in hallway and replace with new stairs Hallway 20 and 40 (2 of 13) stairs (1 of 6 permits for each building) | $78,732 | [ALT1435425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1435425/) | | Nov 22, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Building #17: Pipe fitting work, installing new isolation valves, new air vents on the fin tube heating radiation in 16 apartments, consisting of removing fin tube covers and reinstalling. See plans filed under ALT997510. | $2,172,549 | [ALT997553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT997553/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | STRIP & RESHINGLE ROOF TO INCLUDE: STRIP and install anew, ice water shield, underlayment, 30 yr arch shingles, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing etc | $13,000 | [SF1896888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896888/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $629 | [E1895977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895977/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,282 | [E1888313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888313/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-callender-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen. Remove and replace existing cabinets, countertops and finishes. Existing layout to remain. No structural alterations and no changes to load-bearing walls. | $5,000 | [SF1888786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888786/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Install 2 backflow preventers for one hot water boiler and one combination hot water boiler. | $24,000 | [PL1883587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883587/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Replace one steam boiler and one hot water boiler and connect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1883583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883583/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 backflow preventers and automatic feeders for gas steam boiler installation. | $20,000 | [PL1873346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873346/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 gas steam boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping | $20,000 | [G1873345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873345/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Use of a generator to power music equipment at a public park for netball family funday event | $200 | [E1868323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868323/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling and floor in kitchen. Replace existing floor tiles master bathroom. Replace existing bathtub, vanity, wall tiles and floor 2nd bathroom | $13,481 | [SF1856164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856164/) | | May 14, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Work consist of providing electricity for the Haitian Flag day Parade | $100 | [ETS1844897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1844897/) | | May 4, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building (1) wing wall to the right. No structural work. | $21,392 | [SF1843503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843503/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [967 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/967-blue-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for beds room check all wires for Ground faults | $4,000 | [E1899213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899213/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace all old PT flooring &; rails on first floor decks. install new composite 5/4 X6 composite flooring &; rails, rebuild 2nd floor balcony using 2X 10 PT joist Supported on existing 1st floor deck on 2- 6X6 column, new composite 5/4 X 6 flooring &; rails. existing 1st floor framing to remain. No | $24,000 | [SF1891478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891478/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [25 Donald Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-donald-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen due to water damage. | $30,000 | [SF1869746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869746/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) | | May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) | | May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) | | May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) | | May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) | ## 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 | | 118 Woodrow Av | 0.24 mi SE | To rebuild third floor level of home Complete framing rebuild, including roof framing | [BOA1851431](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-19 | | Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: "New 4 Units - 3 story +…" | [BOA1828945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-17 | 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 Ames St with permits, nearest house number first: - [49-63 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--63-ames-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [69-83 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--83-ames-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [91 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-ames-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 03:18 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, 00:17 UTC. Map, all 4 permits at this address and 30 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--40-ames-st/