# Building permits at 23 Westcott St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $757,000 alteration or repair at 16 Nightingale St, permitted Sep 1.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 29: Replace tub to shower, vanity and toilet. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 7 Helen St, 460 ft northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, vanity and toilet | $1,500 | [PL1812868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1812868/) |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to shower replacement. LVT Flooring. New toilet. Remove & reinstall existing vanity. All fixtures like for like within same footprint. No structural changes. | $15,810 | [SF1812150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1812150/) |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per GAF specs (20 square), ice and water shield 6' from fascia and 3' from rake boards and in valleys, install GAF deck armor to remainder of exposed sheathing, install soffit and ridge ventilation, install 6" gutters and downspouts | $17,005 | [SF734417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF734417/) |

## 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 55 ft SW | Electrical | Install 2 bathroom fans | $2,500 | [E1902430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902430/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 55 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $18,872 | [SF1872012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872012/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 230 ft S | Electrical | Installation of new intercom system and nurse call | $80,000 | [ELV1861284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 230 ft S | Fire systems | Misc fire alarm adds only 10 devices total | $50,000 | [EFA1861274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861274/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 230 ft S | Electrical | unit upgrades. devices, breakers, lighting and appliances. 31 units total | $180,000 | [E1861246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861246/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [606 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606-park-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing doors and replace with 2 new doors. No structral work | $4,607 | [SF1901104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901104/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe for (1) condenser & (1) fan for a cooler located on ground level near kitchen area. Feed (1) new condenser on roof from existing panel. Reconnect feed for new fan in cooler. Add convenience outlet near exterior condenser on roof. | $6,000 | [E1906229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906229/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-wheatland-av/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | roof replace | $20,000 | [SF1903183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903183/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 730 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $55,941 | [SF1899374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899374/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 730 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS | $39,159 | [E1899377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899377/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Main panel replacement and replace meter and service disconnect | $4,400 | [E1899379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899379/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [135-135b Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--135b-spencer-st/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Permit to restore power to public meter turned off | $1,200 | [E1897449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897449/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [590 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-park-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tear down rear platforms and staircases. Rear build to same specs. Stamped engineers drawing submitted. | $65,000 | [SF1896172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896172/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [41 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-standish-st/) | 760 ft N | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $15,000 | [SF1893934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893934/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 600 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system throughout four-story building, including facp, remote annunciator, nac power supply, smoke/co detection, pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall interfaces and cellular communicator per approved plans. | $46,000 | [EFA1891835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1891835/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Data tv and internet wiring | $6,200 | [ELV1888731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888731/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Tv data and internet wiring | $4,500 | [ELV1888721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888721/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200 Amp to 400 Amp. Upgrade range from gas to electric and add 2 heat pumps | $18,000 | [E1875520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875520/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [116-120 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-talbot-av/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Installation of underground conduit, handholes, branch circuit wiring, and QTY-3 city standard street light poles as part of the Harabmbee park renovation project located at the basketball courts at 135 Talbot Ave. Address was not available to select in the portal. | $2,500 | [E1873578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873578/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | install backflow to boiler | $300 | [PL1867271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867271/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | install new boiler in basement | $3,000 | [G1867272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867272/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [11 Kerwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-kerwin-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing items: - 2 bathroom sinks - 2 toilets - 2 showers - 1 kitchen sink. We are removing the floor in the basement to gain access to the underground main sewer line. We are removing the house trap and re-piping the sewer line and PVC. | $11,500 | [PL1855719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855719/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, ductwork repair, heat pump install, window & door install, bulkhead install, range & hood install, bath vents. gutter & downspouts install, removal of vents and pipes. | $108,550 | [SF1847716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847716/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [45 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-bernard-st/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | To demo and rebuild 3 decker porch leaving original roof | $54,995 | [SF1848927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848927/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wheatland-av/) | 810 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing flat roofing system and install new TPO roofing system including underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, intake ventilation, and related roofing accessories. | $32,990 | [SF1847173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847173/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to Access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825156/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT Closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825154/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | Replace hot water system Boston Public Schools. Fees waived. Letter attached | $220,000 | [PL1846586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846586/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heating system and storage tanks | $220,000 | [G1846592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846592/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-bernard-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 10 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $20,711 | [SF1843191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843191/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Unit 3 Finish Only - 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 dishwasher on second floor. | $300 | [PL1905797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905797/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Add new meter for fire pump supply, pipe on exterior of building, entering at fire pump location. Add non fuse disconnect. Wire controller, flow, pressure switch and pump. | $3,500 | [E1905660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905660/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Install a new wet fire Sprinkler system | $30,000 | [ALT1826752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826752/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of a new common building fire alarm system due to the major renovation of the property per building permit ALT1794372. | $16,450 | [EFA1899518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899518/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Changing a 3 family to a 4 family. Updating framing to include 4 family as per plan. Updating windows and doors updating plumbing adding fire protection updating hvac units and carpentry on the floors including gutters painting. | $757,000 | [ALT1794372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1794372/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [110 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1890205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890205/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [567 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-park-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 567 Park St Apt 2 | $1,200 | [ELV1867520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867520/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | update 1 full bathroom for each unit | $7,000 | [PL1862954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862954/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Addition new bathroom and playroom in the attic of unit 36 browning Ave | $2,250 | [E1863523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863523/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Addition new bathroom and playroom in the attic of unit 34 browning ave | $2,250 | [E1863510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863510/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 full bathrooms in unit #34 & #36 in the attic. | $42,000 | [ALT1860376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860376/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1854915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854915/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [56 Kingsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-kingsdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom fan Replacement | $1,000 | [E1855332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855332/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Labor and materials to install lally column. Lally will be 3.5" diameter, steel lined and concrete filled set on 24"x24"x12" footing. | $1,900 | [SF1854912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854912/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [271 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one window in unit 1. No structural changes. | $1,696 | [SF1848879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848879/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [129 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1845097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845097/) |

## 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 | 7 Helen St | 460 ft NW | To construct a new 4-story, 4-unit, fully sprinklered building on a currently vacant lot | [BOA1835131](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-04-01 |
| Requested |  | 110 Wales St | 0.24 mi NW | To construct a new 5 story 62,244GSF building on vacant… | [BOA1826994](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-10 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 97 Millet St | 580 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Two-story mudroom and bedroom addition at rear/side of the existing residence" | [BOA1847298](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-08 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 16 Nightingale St | 0.23 mi NW | To change a 3 family to a 4 family | [BOA1824677](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-03 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 34 Athelwold St | 0.22 mi N | Zoning appeal: "New 6-Unit Residential Development with 3 On-Grade Parking Spaces" | [BOA1810310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [6 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-westcott-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [5 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-westcott-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 01:18 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-westcott-st/