# Building permits at 239 Neponset Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jan 2: Flat Roof Drop Ceiling - 12ft high Spray 10" nominal thickness Open Cell Foam - R38 Drop Ceiling - 12ft high. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Flat Roof Drop Ceiling - 12ft high Spray 10" nominal thickness Open Cell Foam - R38 Drop Ceiling - 12ft high Thermal Barrier Paint Gray Air Seal | $91,000 | [SF1807889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1807889/) |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Electrical | Install 2 5HP, 460V, Phase 3 VFD/s on Roof of building. | $1,200 | [E1732422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1732422/) |
| Nov 2, 2011 | Electrical | Lighting and Power Wiring ~ Saint Ann's School Phase II Job #11-9006 (PAG) | $60,000 | [E103858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E103858/) |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Plumbing | Install new roof drains and rough in sinks. | Not listed | [PL87659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL87659/) |
| Jul 18, 2011 | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring ~ Saint Ann's School Phase II Job #11-9006 | $7,000 | [ELV84919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV84919/) |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Other | build staging on private property | Not listed | [SF84365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF84365/) |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Sign | Install non-illuminated ground sign per BRA approval 2-14-11. To read: Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy. | $3,000 | [ALT67677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT67677/) |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Electrical | Install new devices in new partition wall | $600 | [E39057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E39057/) |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Alteration or repair | New metal stud framing; 5/8" drywall fire code; one door and frame; three electrical outlets. | $4,500 | [SF37128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF37128/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [222 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-neponset-av/) | 170 ft NE | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser and 1-120v circuit for outside GFCI receptacle at Declen Flanagan residence. | $1,200 | [E1900662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900662/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [77 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westglow-st/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | partial full bath remodel | $24,495 | [SF1904328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904328/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [900 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/900-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 890 ft NE | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 30x50 frame with walls for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Installing 10/07/26 by 8:30am and removing it 10/07/26 at 1:00pm. No alcohol. | $6,325 | [SF1905722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905722/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904495/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 13 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $35,834 | [SF1897704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897704/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing 2 bathrooms, laundry and storage room into renovated bathrooms and laundry room. | $40,000 | [SF1891260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891260/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $7,592 | [SF1886105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886105/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 340 ft SW | 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 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 310 ft NW | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 860 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [23-25 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-arbroth-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing bedroom and bathroom in walk out basement add additional playroom to finished space | $51,000 | [SF1872506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872506/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-s-munroe-te/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring 1 Bryant heat pump (model 619AHBQ09XA3) including a floor console coil. | $1,000 | [E1878298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878298/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 780 ft SW | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Door sweep and walls | $4,200 | [SF1870754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870754/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Bloomington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bloomington-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing my cabinets and repaint walls. | $22,500 | [SF1857374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857374/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 950 ft S | 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 11, 2026 | [21 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-s-munroe-te/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | repair front porch remove old railings on 3 floors. remove roofing on 2 floors. install new rubber roof on 2nd and 3rd floors new azek premier railings on 3 floors plus new composite flooring new stairs with azek railings and composite treads and risers close underneath porch repair 2 windowsill | $43,800 | [SF1855273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855273/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [32 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-mckone-st/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $5,600 | [G1823029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823029/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5-7 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-arbroth-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $10,854 | [SF1845913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845913/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15-17 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-arbroth-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-856398, 856109) (Unit-15) (Unit-17) | $11,000 | [SF1842085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842085/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace original windows with new vinyl insulated windows in condo unit. | $8,800 | [SF1850460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850460/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1853030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853030/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1845000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845000/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $9,775 | [SF1904306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904306/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $2,000 | [E1904301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904301/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-humes-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Electrical renovation of units 1 and 2 | $25,000 | [E1903959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903959/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo existing and install new kitchen cabinets, drywall at interior partitions, bathroom remodel, addition of (1) bathroom, window replacement, and installation of new HVAC in unit #2 | $40,000 | [SF1899353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899353/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Furnish and install new waste/vent and water piping for 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 electric water heaters in basement, new fixtures and appliances | $26,000 | [PL1901964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901964/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Furnish and install gas feeds from basement to ranges in units 1+2 kitchens | $2,000 | [G1901965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901965/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe for (2) existing condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler. Extend feeds for (2) new condensers on roof & reconnect existing feeds for fans in freezer & cooler. Add convenience outlet near condensers on roof. | $15,000 | [E1896036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896036/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [37 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-plain-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 24, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $7,000 | [E1890984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890984/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of Unit #1, including: install new kitchen cabinets and appliances; remodel existing bathroom; and construct a bathroom addition. No structural work. | $20,000 | [SF1882534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882534/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Outlets and lights on deck | $800 | [E1882467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882467/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [PL1881882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881882/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [G1881880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881880/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Richard J Murphy School, 1 Worrell Street: replace drinking fountains, 6 in the basement, 3 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [PL1879218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879218/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 0.20 mi NW | Demolition | Demolish and rebuild of two story front porch in exact footprint, roof to remain unchanged and size exactly the same | $27,400 | [SF1843763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1 Worrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-worrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | RJ Murphy - Pump Replacement. Power wiring for (2) Pumps FK 264299 | $10,000 | [E1867655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867655/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install Receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom and Laundry. | $2,000 | [E1865311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipes for new plumbing fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1862416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862416/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 29, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | demo and remodel existing bath room all new plumbing electric tile and fixtures | $38,200 | [SF1849433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849433/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Exhaust Bath Fan | $1,000 | [E1852237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852237/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Install a new circuit and 8 line voltage smoke detectors in the front and rear common hallways. | $2,500 | [E1846272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846272/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |

## 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 |  | 12 Norwood St | 0.19 mi E | To raze existing single family and erect a 4 story, 20,755gsf, 12 unit residential building with elevator… | [BOA1899914](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-09 |
| Requested |  | 16 Norwood St | 950 ft E | To erect 12 unit multi family 4 story building with 12 covered parking spaces at ground level with elevator… | [BOA1860819](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-12 |
| Requested |  | 8 Norwood St | 0.20 mi E | To erect A FOUR STORY 12 unit multi fam building… | [BOA1847032](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-07 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 29 Plain St | 0.24 mi S | 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 | 0.23 mi S | 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 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Neponset Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [243 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-neponset-av/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [244 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-neponset-av/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025
- [222 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-neponset-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [212 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212-neponset-av/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [266 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-neponset-av/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [301 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-neponset-av/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [163-171 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163--171-neponset-av/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [158 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-neponset-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [320 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/320-neponset-av/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [151-161 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151--161-neponset-av/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:31 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/239-neponset-av/