# Building permits at 26-28 Sunset St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $61M project at 773-775a Huntington Av, permitted Sep 24.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 21, 2024: Boiler replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 160 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $5,000 | [PL1672866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1672866/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $5,000 | [G1672867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1672867/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-eldora-st/) | 190 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of a new Addressable fire alarm system. | $31,728 | [EFA1880204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880204/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Fire systems | Install a new central Station fire alarm systems | $5,000 | [EFA1879156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879156/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Fire systems | 110 volt smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in new construction 3 unit building | $4,000 | [EFA1874341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874341/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Plumbing | plumbing for three new apartments | $40,000 | [PL1875550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875550/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring in new contruction 3 unit building | $4,000 | [ELV1874337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1874337/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Electrical | wiring of new construcition 3 unit building | $52,000 | [E1874336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874336/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [14 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-eldora-st/) | 190 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for two new town houses | $60,000 | [PL1857764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857764/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement kitchen and ncb 240 combi unit. | $6,000 | [PL1858461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858461/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | Basement combi unit | $6,000 | [G1858466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858466/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/) | 120 ft NW | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm due to adding adu. | $12,000 | [EFA1857739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857739/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | Add meter and panel for unit #b,wiring unit #b kitchen and front 3 stories deck lights and outlets | $8,000 | [E1857633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857633/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/) | 120 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from extended living space in the basement to ADU in basement. Basement was finished legally before. Add 2nd egress and kitchen. | $20,000 | [ALT1803580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1803580/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | New building | ERECT NEW 3 UNIT BUILDING -;with Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler systems to be installed.Three bay car garage attached with J-Box; for future EV Charger. Project is subject to Group One Dwelling Units per 521 CMR (AAB). Permeable Surfaces required; BUILDING TO BE RAZED UNDER PERMIT SF1798866;e[Plans] Filed. | $700,000 | [ERT1817234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1817234/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [18 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-eldora-st/) | 160 ft N | Electrical | overhead 200 amp temporary service for construction of new building | $1,200 | [ETS1847654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1847654/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [14 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-eldora-st/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Run CAT6 line to bedroom and living room | $2,200 | [ELV1845750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845750/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [14 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-eldora-st/) | 190 ft NE | Fire systems | Hard wire smoke and co detectors to code | $3,000 | [EFA1845753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845753/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [14 Eldora St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-eldora-st/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Wire new two family to code | $45,000 | [E1845749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845749/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-s-huntington-av/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | 1st Floor commercial building Upgrade gas line from 1" 1/4 to 2" for 5 points of gas [1] fryer 85,000BTU [2] gas stoves 160,000BTU [1] nan roti 61,000BTU [1] tandoor 100,000BTU [1] gas burner 380,000BTU [1] 3-bay sink + grease trap [1] hand sink replacement [1] toilet replacement [1] vanity | $10,000 | [PL1905175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905175/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-s-huntington-av/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | upgrade gas line from one and a quarter to 2 inches. Install 2 fryers, 2 gas stove, and 1 oven | $6,000 | [G1905589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905589/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [890 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/890-huntington-av/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Meter replacement for Eversource's AMI project | $2,000 | [E1904467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904467/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [884 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodeling 3 full kitchen, add 3 new Laundry, add 3 new full bathrooms and replace 3 water heaters | $380,000 | [PL1903050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903050/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [884 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace 3 gas stoves and replace 3 gas water heaters | $380,000 | [G1903049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903049/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [864 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/864-huntington-av/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire units 1, 2 and 3 | $40,000 | [E1902874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902874/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [23 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-s-huntington-av/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Electrical renovation for a commercial restaurant. Relocation of existing kitchen walls and branch circuits. Lights relocation and additions Adding a few circuits | $11,000 | [E1884397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884397/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 660 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace roof drains | $20,000 | [PL1901073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901073/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [866 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/866-huntington-av/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | installing 3 Bryant ductless heat pump systems | $10,000 | [E1900478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900478/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [884 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Installing 3 Bryant ductless heat pumps | $10,000 | [E1900505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900505/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [196 Hillside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-hillside-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | renovate unit #3 existing kitchen and bath. Add second bath in pantry area. no structural work. | $90,000 | [SF1890266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890266/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [884 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Units 1-3. Interior renovation of living unit according to the attached plans, to include new finishes, fixtures, and interior partitions. Minor demo to include demo and disposal of existing finishes, fixtures, and interior partitions. | $430,007 | [SF1883863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883863/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [23 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-s-huntington-av/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodeling of existing place bathroom, floors walls | $77,000 | [SF1880032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880032/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [16 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-parker-hill-av/) | 610 ft N | Plumbing | gas retest | $500 | [G1888138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888138/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and replace roof | $1,462,500 | [SF1877552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877552/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 660 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of the 2 water heaters in the basement mechanical room. | $76,000 | [PL1877747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877747/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [23 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-s-huntington-av/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | repairs bricks and repoint | $14,000 | [SF1869172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869172/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [852-854 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/852--854-huntington-av/) | 830 ft NW | Roofing | Roofing and Re-siding the entire building Removing older rubber membrane and replace them with rubber membrane. Siding the front part of the building with clapboard siding and the rest with vinyl siding | $75,000 | [SF1845936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845936/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [174 Hillside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-hillside-st/) | 320 ft NE | Roofing | strip existing roof. install ice and water shield. install new shingles. install new gutters and downspouts | $23,400 | [SF1850952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850952/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater at 6 ELLINGWOOD STREET | $3,936 | [PL1850301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850301/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [848 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/848-huntington-av/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove exterior gates on windows | $100 | [SF1844807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844807/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8-14 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--14-s-huntington-av/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to include barbershop. Update current use at 12 S Huntington commercial space to barbershop. [ePlans] | $30,000 | [ALT1820099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820099/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [858 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/858-huntington-av/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | wiring rear egress stairs 2 smoke detectors,3 lights with 2 switches | $3,000 | [E1845487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845487/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Install new feeder cables to 5 units from the meter socket to the load cenetrs. Install coaxial cable to 5 units as well | $18,400 | [E1844689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844689/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation 78 S Huntington Ave Apt 24 | $2,500 | [E1842901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842901/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation 66 S Huntington Ave Apt 21 | $2,500 | [E1842898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842898/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation 66 S Huntington Ave Apt 15 | $2,500 | [E1842897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842897/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation 66 S Huntington Ave Apt 3 | $2,500 | [E1842896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842896/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation at 62 S Huntington Ave Apt 24. | $2,500 | [E1842894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842894/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [46 S Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-s-huntington-av/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation to be done in 50 S Huntington Ave Apt 2. | $3,500 | [E1842892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842892/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [858 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/858-huntington-av/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | correct violation V821889 from 03/11/2025 (Bring egress up to code- Rear egress stairs are inadequate) | $35,600 | [ALT1835489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835489/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [773-775a Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/773--775a-huntington-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring and grounding of a temporary portable generator for construction. 500KW, 480/277V, 3-Phase, 4-Wire Diesel Generator. Utilize portable generator cables to feed an 800A, 480/277V temporary panelboard. | $30,000 | [E1905307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905307/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [773-775a Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/773--775a-huntington-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | New construction of 130,058 SF, 13-story, mixed use building consisting of 24 below grade parking spaces. 2,900 SF of ground floor commercial, and 112 residential units. | $60,683,635 | [PL1903804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903804/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [64 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-calumet-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Install gas furnace, run 30ft of gas piping to the furnace. | $13,500 | [G1888755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888755/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [773-775a Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/773--775a-huntington-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Amend the building permit ERT1252232, to reflect structural revisions. Original design used a steel frame with composite slabs. Revised design includes a mat slab, concrete superstructure with two reinforced cores, reinforced slabs, and post tensioned slabs. Façade unchanged.eplan | $11,353,420 | [A1807861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1807861/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [835 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/835-huntington-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Installation of a 20'x30' and 20'x60' open tent anchored with concrete ballasts for a one day annual event | $2,780 | [SF1882238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882238/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [7 Oswald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-oswald-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Install fire alarm conductors for common areas, front and back hallways, and basement level. Sprinkler system and sounders in bedroom with exterior beacon. | $1,800 | [EFA1886285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886285/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [7 Oswald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-oswald-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior renovation of existing three-family dwelling including selective demolition, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, MEP improvements, energy code compliance upgrades, sprinkler system and limited structural modification per plans | $450,000 | [ALT1862888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862888/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [7 Oswald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-oswald-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | ranges and boilers | $22,000 | [G1881573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881573/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Oswald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-oswald-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Rewire three residential unit, each unit consists of two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry area. Install local 120 volt smoke detectors within each unit, typical three. Upgrade the incoming service to a new three gang residential meter cabinet and a Public meter. | $26,000 | [E1868612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868612/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Oswald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-oswald-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | kits baths | $24,000 | [PL1866818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866818/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [251 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251-heath-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm system which is obsolete, with a new Edwards EST4 fire alarm panel, and associated devices for compatibility with the new system. Existing wiring and device locations will be utilized | $200,795 | [ALT1830311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830311/) |

## 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 |  | 33 to 39 S Huntington Av | 950 ft W | To change the occupancy from 38 units, Retail,Restaurant, Parking… | [BOA1775803](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-16 |
| Requested |  | 56 Calumet St | 0.22 mi NE | To construct shed dormer and extend living space of third floor dwelling unit into attic | [BOA1766416](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-21 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 85 Parker Hill Av | 190 ft SW | To change occupancy of existing structure, fully renovate to accommodate 103 rental units | [BOA1883597](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-08-06 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 73 Sachem St | 150 ft E | To combine existing 73 Sachem Street lot # 1000982000 with adjacent vacant lot 3 Sachem, Parcel #1000981000 | [BOA1824914](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-03 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [17-19 Sunset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-sunset-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 07:30 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-sunset-st/