# Building permits at 20r Plain St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.4M new building at 608 Gallivan Bl, permitted Jun 23.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 29: Run pipe for service. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860074/) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Electrical | Wire single family, line voltage | $24,000 | [E1786632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786632/) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | New building | Erect New Single Family Home: Per PlansCourt Case Filed | $35,000 | [ERT1358455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1358455/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20-22 Rosaria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-rosaria-st/) | 230 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and drywall of some walls of the 2nd floor and remove ceiling of the entire unit. On the 1st floor remove drywall off of one wall | $15,200 | [SF1897865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897865/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12r Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12r-plain-st/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860073/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [47 Glide St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-glide-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895122/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-humes-rd/) | 980 ft NW | Roofing | remove and replace 1100sq ft shingle roof, install 2100sq ft siding including trim - no change in structure | $78,528 | [SF1902595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902595/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [51 Charlemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-charlemont-st/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with Panasonic bathroom fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1903277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903277/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Charlemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-charlemont-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. | $15,029 | [SF1902579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902579/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pierce-av/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902248/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-minot-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof 14 SQ asphalt shingles. No structural changes. | $18,500 | [SF1902219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902219/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [20 Flavia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-flavia-st/) | 450 ft SW | Fire systems | Install all hardwired with battery back up interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for a single family residence. | $3,000 | [EFA1899800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899800/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-minot-st/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install GAF lifetime shingles approximately 20sq. | $17,500 | [SF1896343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896343/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [37 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-plain-st/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1886399 Occupancy CommitteeDemo existing roofing, siding, and trim. Install new roof/siding underlayment and flashing tapes. Install new asphalt roofing shingles, composite lap siding, and PVC trim. Install new 5" aluminum gutters and 2"x3" aluminum downspouts. | $132,203 | [SF1882504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882504/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [21 Glide St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-glide-st/) | 660 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and replace roof with new architectural asphalt shingles 15 sq | $11,735 | [SF1887599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887599/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 780 ft NW | Plumbing | Supply and install a new natural gas fired steam boiler, located in basement. This boiler serves only 1 unit. There is an existing steam boiler there currently, this is more or less a direct replacement. | Not listed | [PL1890310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890310/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [42 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-chickatawbut-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement | $9,789 | [SF1885786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885786/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 710 ft E | Plumbing | boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1880909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880909/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 710 ft E | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1880210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880210/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [37-39 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39-chickatawbut-st/) | 490 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $800 | [EFA1839097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1839097/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of stove | $1,000 | [G1861777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861777/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Remodel kitchen and upgrade service | $7,000 | [E1865288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865288/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Fire systems | wire 110v smokes and carbons as per code | $1,000 | [EFA1862315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862315/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Install gas piping for tankless water heater, gas stove, (2) furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1863479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863479/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [13-15 Bowman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-bowman-st/) | 380 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing deck structure, like for like. No change in footprint or type. | $46,222 | [SF1856617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856617/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1860624 - Occupancy CommitteeKitchen remodel replace 2 windows | $60,000 | [SF1860545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860545/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | wire cat6 and tv points | $1,000 | [ELV1862327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862327/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | wire new single-family house with new 200amp service | $15,000 | [E1862310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862310/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family; | Not listed | [ALT1860624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860624/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | This scope includes an addition to the existing one-family turn to 3 family. This includes new Sprinkler system and renovation of the existing as needs. | $500,000 | [ALT1846933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846933/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures | $2,000 | [PL1861186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861186/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [72 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-chickatawbut-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo and dispose of existing decks and stairs and replace with composite decking and Rdi rails | $40,000 | [SF1857696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857696/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,176 | [SF1846620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846620/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [82 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-chickatawbut-st/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Ductless Mini split replacement | $2,000 | [E1856989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856989/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [75 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chickatawbut-st/) | 530 ft SW | Roofing | Install 18 sq of replacement roofing material - no structural work | $14,314 | [SF1833543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833543/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Exhaust Bath Fan | $1,000 | [E1852237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852237/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [87-89 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-minot-st/) | 700 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Lower grade at back of garage and repair rotted siding | $500 | [SF1850869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850869/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | New plumbing system for single family construction | $35,000 | [PL1847255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847255/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | install owner supplied temp service | $500 | [ETS1846638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846638/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Walls, Attic, basement, garage sealing, roof insulation. Please refer the WX proposal and Plan View attached for more details. (the basement living space was removed, please see picture in the attachments) | $12,191 | [SF1833356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833356/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser unit and 1-120v circuit for outside receptacle at Mary & Harry Vaughn residence. | $1,200 | [E1845071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845071/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [119-121 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119--121-minot-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing oil boiler in basement | $5,000 | [PL1903781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903781/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904495/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [7 Rev Robert M Costello Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-rev-robert-m-costello-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. | $4,425 | [SF1887239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887239/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 13 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $35,834 | [SF1897704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897704/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | remove outside electrical and float the meter so Delprete Home Improvements can reside the house and I will reattach when they are done | $1,000 | [E1879818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879818/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Oakton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-oakton-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Kennedy School HVAC Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring CH 243055 | $170,000 | [ELV1883245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883245/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863313/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [608 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/608-gallivan-bl/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | The owner seeks to raze the existing 2-family structure, and erect a new 3-story, 12-unit residential building with 20 below grade parking spaces on the existing 20,000 SF lot as per the attached plans.;Demolition of existing structures under SF1734308eplan -- BOA with proviso: "Project to enter int | $3,360,000 | [ERT1600707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1600707/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Bloomington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bloomington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing my cabinets and repaint walls. | $22,500 | [SF1857374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857374/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amp. To 300amps Run circuits for 2 electric stoves Run circuits for one dryer Run circuits for baseboard heater Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862544/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [25 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-minot-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1858138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858138/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [26 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-minot-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $5,207 | [SF1851866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851866/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and exterior doors. Electrical service change. New HVAC system and new bathroom fan. New electrical range outlets in kitchen: units 1 + 2. | $89,600 | [SF1851518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851518/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [122 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Move existing gas line to new range location. Install new gas range. | $2,200 | [G1847759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847759/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [608 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/608-gallivan-bl/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Bathrooms Kitchens Laundry Water heater Gas separator | $38,000 | [PL1845056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845056/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 367 to 371 Neponset Av | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Discontinue ancillary parking at 372 Neponset Avenue required for the Restaurant use…" | [BOA1886827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 372 Neponset Av | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work modified 7.20.2026: Erect a new 5 FOUR story…" | [BOA1886824](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| Requested |  | 41 Pierce Av | 810 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Take out an existing garage and build a new 2 family residence on an existing open lot" | [BOA1881262](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-08-02 |
| Denied | Sep 8, 2026 | 18r Plain St | 55 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "We propose to combine 20 Plain Street and 18 Plain Street into a single lot…" | [BOA1869799](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "DeniedPrej" | 2026-07-07 |
| Denied | Sep 8, 2026 | 18r Plain St | 55 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "We propose to combine 20 Plain Street and 18 Plain Street into a single lot…" | [BOA1869100](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "DeniedPrej" | 2026-07-06 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 29 Plain St | 240 ft NE | To construct five new townhomes with nine parking spaces | [BOA1776822](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-09-18 |
| Withdrawn | May 19, 2026 | 31 Plain St | 250 ft NE | To construct three townhomes on a property shared with another three townhome project.eplan… | [BOA1776829](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-09-18 |

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): DeniedPrej, "denied without prejudice".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:50 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20r-plain-st/