# Building permits at 25 Dickens St, Boston, MA

22 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2024: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 0.19 mi north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (28764) | $5,000 | [SF1674430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1674430/) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $53,173 | [SF1660335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1660335/) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $37,221 | [E1660342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660342/) |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows no structural changes | $3,710 | [SF517686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF517686/) |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace the steps, replace the floor, replace the colum, and replace the entrance door | $3,500 | [SF518046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF518046/) |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace 2 windows. | $2,047 | [SF128350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF128350/) |
| Dec 16, 2011 | Roofing | Strip and Re-Roof Aprox 16 Squares using Gaf Timberline HD Architectural Shingles. No structural changes. Ice and water, underlayments and flashing to follow GAF's Master Elite program. | $11,156 | [SF109115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF109115/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Replace existing DHWs with hybrid ASHP DHWs for each unit of 40 Park St, 4 in total. | $28,900 | [PL1908484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Heat Pump Heating system connections to (4) condensers, (4) air handlers, and (4) ASHP DHWs (individual condenser+air handler+DHW systems for each of the 4 units of 40 Park Street). | $48,000 | [E1908482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908482/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 500 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 390 ft N | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 610 ft W | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 880 ft E | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 580 ft NW | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 380 ft NW | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [336 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit #7 only. | $9,500 | [G1906777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906777/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1890937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890937/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1890933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890933/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor;to;Retails,Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and;Retail;with;accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee),accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment. | Not listed | [ALT1846458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846458/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Add bathroom fixtures to pre existing bathrooms in the existing; retail space as per plans | $14,500 | [ALT1846492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846492/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [38 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-parkman-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing roof and replace with new Certainteed landmark shingle system, 15 square, no structural changes to be made | $9,500 | [SF1847621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847621/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 0.19 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 59 Gibson St | 0.21 mi S | To raze existing 2 family home to build 7857 sf 3 story 6 unit residential building with 6 parking spaces | [BOA1873019](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-15 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 630 ft N | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 560 ft S | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1442 to 1444 Dorchester Av | 580 ft NW | To change occupancy from Two offices, post office, stores, storage, warehouse, bank… | [BOA1848048](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-11 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 1526 to 1530 Dorchester Av | 0.20 mi SW | To change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor to Retails… | [BOA1849154](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-13 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 23:04 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, all 7 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-dickens-st/