# Building permits at 20 Boyden St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Mar 26, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (37 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers 183d Norfolk St, 750 ft southeast, and 12 more addresses nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 KW 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $54,480 | [SF1694936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1694936/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 KW 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $54,480 | [E1694937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1694937/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Electrical | Relocate Utility meter to the exterior of the home in code compliant location under Point of attachment. Replace 100a meter with new 100a meter main and refeed service conductors | $1,800 | [E1694613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1694613/) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Alteration or repair | confirming occupancy for existing 1 family | Not listed | [ALT1540152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1540152/) |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 entry doors with like sizes, no structural work. | $13,741 | [SF1526190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1526190/) |
| Dec 4, 2015 | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $7,500 | [SF544957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF544957/) |
| Feb 5, 2014 | Electrical | upgrade existing security system | $100 | [ELV319815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV319815/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2-4 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-ballou-av/) | 450 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove all rotted wood from third level front porch only. Install new wood on third level porch. Install double 4" vinyl siding around exterior of third level porch. | $24,600 | [SF1907121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907121/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1904600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904600/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1904603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904603/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 790 ft SW | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 800 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [82a-82b Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82a--82b-woodrow-av/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Ducted Air Source Heat Pump system for Unit B (1st FL) only, ductwork to be reused - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the basement. | $12,000 | [E1867669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867669/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [146-148a Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--148a-norfolk-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Plumbing | Re-testimg gas pipes. | $500 | [G1889710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889710/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879898/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage construction ( Data & Communication) | $13,000 | [ELV1879886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879886/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 950 ft S | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879895/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 900 ft S | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879887/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A service | $55,000 | [E1879891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879891/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879884/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [160-166 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--166-norfolk-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | change the prep sink into a indirect with proper air gap {per request of the health department} | $3,200 | [PL1853520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853520/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replacement,Relocation and upgrade of the existing electrical service from inside to outside | $3,000 | [E1901161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901161/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | City of Boston Healthy & Green Retrofit Pilot Program: Replacement of eight windows and a basement access door. Two family new electrical service and a subpanel. Three Air-to-Air heat pumps - ductless systems. | $101,220 | [SF1890667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890667/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-norfolk-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | gas retest | $300 | [G1897649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897649/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [32-36 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--36-jacob-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front and back stairs and decks. Same dimensions as existing. All pressure-treated wood frame. New 12"x4' footings, 42" railings, 6x6 posts, pressure-treated decking, and railings. | $44,000 | [SF1882726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882726/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 22, 2026 | [27 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-edson-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace concrete in the work area as per stamped plans &; Install Foundation Push Pier(s); | $19,925 | [ALT1826734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826734/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-thetford-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves outlets Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $14,000 | [E1862543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862543/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [17 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Service UpGrade - Rewire | $10,000 | [E1860095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860095/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-jacob-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,934 | [SF1854918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854918/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 0.21 mi W | 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 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 14, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Work consist of providing electricity for the Haitian Flag day Parade | $100 | [ETS1844897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1844897/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-edson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | re-roofing | $6,500 | [SF1848568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848568/) |

## 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 17, 2026 | 183d Norfolk St | 750 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881939](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 7 Charles Rd | 760 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881944](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 10 Balina Pl | 770 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881950](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 12r Balina Pl | 780 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183c Norfolk St | 790 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881938](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 5 Charles Rd | 800 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183b Norfolk St | 820 ft SE | To erect a one family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881937](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 3 Charles Rd | 840 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881946](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183a Norfolk St | 860 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881933](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 1 Charles Rd | 880 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881942](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 900 ft SE | To combine lots, new lot to consist of approximately 19,000 square feet of land | [BOA1881928](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 900 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881930](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 185 Norfolk St | 920 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on the vacant lot | [BOA1881941](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested |  | 118 Woodrow Av | 680 ft SW | 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 | Mar 24, 2026 | 53 Callender St | 300 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "proposed construction of a new residential 3 family…" | [BOA1766728](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 49 to 51 Callender St | 340 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Proposed change of use to 3 family with vertical and rear addition…" | [BOA1766723](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 |

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".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 05:19 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 7 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-boyden-st/