# Building permits at 249-253 Harvard St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 16: We will be removing the old rubber roof and installing a brand new rubber roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (40 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Roofing | We will be removing the old rubber roof and installing a brand new rubber roof. | $50,000 | [SF1871075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871075/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [217 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-harvard-st/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Takedown triple decker porch roof to remain. Rebuild triple decker porch exact size as before per stamped plans | $30,000 | [SF1906539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906539/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | 400 amps service upgrade run circuits for 3 heat pumps run circuit for stove in unit 3 change bathroom fan install unit 3 | $12,000 | [E1904745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904745/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of windows, exterior door weatherstripping, new electrical service, new heat pump mini splits, replacement of hot water heater, new hoods and vents. As per Mayors Office of Housing Green Retrofit Program. | $164,674 | [SF1903260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903260/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-77 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--77-fermoy-heights-av/) | 880 ft NW | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 20 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840519/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [58 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-angell-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1893987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893987/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [58 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-angell-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1893989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893989/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [81-91 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--91-fermoy-heights-av/) | 920 ft W | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 21 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840525/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 940 ft N | Sign | Remove and replace the LEd price panel on the Pylon sign. New LED prices to include diesel. | $4,400 | [ALT1864401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864401/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Amendment to revise the structural floor framing. Replace approved engineered floor joists with engineered floor trusses to accommodate plumbing and MEP routing. Revised stamped structural drawings and truss calculations are attached. No changes to use, footprint or egress. ERT1693693 | Not listed | [A1867705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1867705/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [11-23 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--23-fermoy-heights-av/) | 600 ft W | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 17 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840512/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 470 ft W | Other | Temporary 20x20 Tents will be installed 8/19/2026. This will be removed 8/19/2026. There will be no Sidewalls on any portion of the Tents. Tents will be used as a Canopy. | $4,713 | [SF1883376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883376/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [15 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-talbot-av/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Ground generator for safe utilization of power for the stands and bouncy houses and other equipment requiring power for the event. | $500 | [ETS1883637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883637/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $4,713 | [E1883427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883427/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | new plumbing for a 4-units building | $40,000 | [PL1874897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874897/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [35 Abbot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-abbot-st/) | 490 ft NE | Roofing | Will be removing the home's current roof and replacing with new onyx black lifetime shingles. Will be installing 6' ice + water shield to the base of the house. Will be installing rubber synthetic deck underlayment. Will be installing a ridge vent at peak with cap shingle. new pipe jacks and boots | $14,280 | [SF1875034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875034/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [825 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-blue-hill-av/) | 660 ft N | Fire systems | The intent of this scope of work is to replace the existing conventional fire alarm control panel with a new Firelite conventional fire alarm control panel. The existing panel is in disrepair and in immediate need of replacement. This will include but not be limited to: a new Firelite #MS-10UD fire  | $15,000 | [ALT1844965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844965/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-talbot-av/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | exterior stairs renovation | $193,080 | [SF1862282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862282/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 940 ft N | Roofing | Install rubber roof | $18,000 | [SF1861335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861335/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [60 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-nightingale-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install shelves in bedrooms install door locks in doors install missing baseboards install missing siding in front area of house install missing ballusters on porches | $4,500 | [SF1861287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861287/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [3 Parkway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-parkway-st/) | 990 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Replacing fence with cinder blocks, replacing border on window | $300 | [SF1859945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859945/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 470 ft W | Plumbing | 88 Shandon rd replace existing boiler with new navien m#ncb-190/080hral s#6682b25z040949 | $12,000 | [G1858103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858103/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [54 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-angell-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Service work upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add public meter. | $7,000 | [E1850302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850302/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for new underground fuel storage tanks and fuel dispensers. | $45,000 | [E1833564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833564/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | replace electrical panel in the unit21,31 | $3,500 | [E1904804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904804/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [764-776 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/764--776-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Strip off old rubber roof and install new EPDM rubber. | $55,510 | [SF1902408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902408/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Install 3 bathroom fans | $2,250 | [E1900311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900311/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900227/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [86 Kingsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-kingsdale-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | SUV struck foundation wall, causing a hole in the side of the foundation. | $1,000 | [SF1891711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891711/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [70-80 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--80-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Event use | $125 | [ETS1894163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894163/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [71-87 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--87-shandon-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 22 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840531/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 14 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $26,100 | [SF1874738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874738/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [59 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-esmond-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip & reroof to fix damage | $34,909 | [SF1870127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870127/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [11a-11 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a--11-wales-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $95,040 | [SF1870556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870556/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $112,320 | [SF1870529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870529/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [41-43 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-esmond-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $78,408 | [SF1870526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870526/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Replace existing gas boiler and water heater with Lochinvar high efficiency gas combination boiler / water heater and install backflow preventer. | $15,000 | [PL1870928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870928/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install new gas combination boiler and water heater and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $15,000 | [G1870936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870936/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [37 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-nightingale-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, roof vent, and CO alarms. | $19,356 | [SF1852765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852765/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Im running a 50amp feed for the stove in unit 3 kitchen as well dual function the kitchen circuits. In unit one and two im dual functioning the microwave, dishwasher and fridge circuits. I'm also rewiring three hot water tanks | $10,000 | [E1847787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847787/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Changing 4 toilets 3 lavs 3 shower valves 3 electric hot water heaters 3 kitchen sinks 3 dishwasher just fixture swap | $9,000 | [PL1845265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845265/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas piped 2 new furance install 2 gas stoves | $3,000 | [G1845266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845266/) |

## 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 |  | 3 Vesta Rd | 420 ft N | Zoning appeal: "- Confirm occupancy as equipment shelter" | [BOA1905125](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-28 |
| Requested |  | 54r Talbot Av | 730 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "On vacant land, erect new 1-story, steel framed accessory building w/loft…" | [BOA1897662](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-04 |
| Requested |  | 110 Wales St | 0.22 mi E | To construct a new 5 story 62,244GSF building on vacant… | [BOA1826994](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-10 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 102 Nightingale St | 590 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "On a vacant lot, erect a 3-story, 3-unit residential building w/rear decks…" | [BOA1822982](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [247 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [239 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/239-harvard-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [232 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-harvard-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [224 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224-harvard-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [217 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-harvard-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [209 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [206 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [177 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025
- [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [172 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-harvard-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 10:02 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 14, 03:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249--253-harvard-st/