# Building permits at 23 Baird St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16, 2025: Install a panel on each floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 340 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Electrical | install a panel on each floor.. install new circuits for lighting and power on each floor.. | $1,100 | [E1775808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1775808/) |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $3,790 | [SF340005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF340005/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 170 ft W | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 300 ft SW | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 690 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [SF1904851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904851/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 690 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [E1904854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904854/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | full electrical wiring installation across all three floors of the property, along with installation of outlets and lighting fixtures on each floor and smoke detectors throughout. Work also includes corrections to previously completed first-floor electrical work performed by another contractor, addr | $16,000 | [E1899995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899995/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 300 ft N | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | kitchen Remodeling, including installation/replacement of cabinets Tile, Paint. Install bathroom shower wall tile. | $16,400 | [SF1891027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891027/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 680 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 680 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Second and third floor only; insulation and air sealing to R-60. | $1,000 | [SF1873994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873994/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [133 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-wellington-hill-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $76,699 | [SF1863097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863097/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deering-rd/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Structural repair in basement. Remove and replace deteriorated main girder with new 3-ply LVL beam. Replace 3 lally columns with new 4 inch code-compliant columns. Excavate and pour new concrete footings per engineer. Install temporary shoring during work. No change to use or unit count. | $17,390 | [ALT1856292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856292/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 270 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Repairs and replacement for ceiling and walls electrical boxes. Locations : 3 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen and Entrance. work to be performed in 2nd floor appartement | $3,500 | [E1857201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857201/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 790 ft N | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Building service upgrade to 400 amps. Installing ASHP in all 3 units. Unit 1 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 2 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 3 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units | $90,000 | [E1844701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844701/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 460 ft N | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. Materials, labor, debris clean up are included. | $9,800 | [SF1907728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907728/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 27 Westmore Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1896997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896997/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [SF1894645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894645/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [E1894649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894649/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 1800sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no change to structure | $82,659 | [SF1891689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891689/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 19 windows and one entry door - same size as existing - no change in structure | $70,799 | [SF1891659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891659/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [116 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board t o the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutter at rear of home. | $28,600 | [SF1889503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889503/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers in Apt 1,2 and 3 | $20,000 | [PL1879501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879501/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers for APT 1, 2 AND 3 | $20,000 | [G1879499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879499/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Installing (2) hybrid water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1873513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873513/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers and (2) air handlers for heat pump systems and (2) water heaters | $14,000 | [E1873502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873502/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [111 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 2 U28 DH and 4 U28 Sliding windows to front porch. Install 1 front entry door. Replace front porch stairs and railings with composite stairs and vinyl railings. | $60,000 | [SF1864694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864694/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Outlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-outlook-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | POST INSTALL REPAIR work needed at site to pass final electrical inspection at site - Grounding work | $2,500 | [E1859618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859618/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 11, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior wall with blown in cellulose insulation. | $5,725 | [SF1826294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826294/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Replace 2 Bathroom fan/lights | $2,000 | [E1845068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845068/) |

## 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 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 340 ft NE | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 28 Goodale Rd | 0.19 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1874558](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-20 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 655 Morton St | 350 ft SW | To change Occupancy from 3-family house to a -family house | [BOA1770910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 660 ft NE | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 516 Harvard St | 790 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |

## More on this street

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

- [14 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-baird-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [11 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-baird-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 21:35 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-baird-st/