# Building permits at 27 Magdala St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 19, 2024: Purchase of composite material to replace the decking. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Purchase of composite material to replace the decking. Replacement of all old wood and frames. | $9,500 | [SF1667488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667488/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Electrical | upgrade service add public meter | $7,000 | [E1660532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660532/) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Alteration or repair | replace vinyl siding | $18,000 | [SF1658122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1658122/) |
| May 24, 2019 | Roofing | Asphalt roof replacement | $9,500 | [SF957240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF957240/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [23 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-becket-st/) | 220 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $2,000 | [E1897762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897762/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [16 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-becket-st/) | 95 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,640 | [SF1828105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828105/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [57 Huron Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-huron-ci/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose and 9" of cellulose to a floored section we are also insulating the crawlspace wall with 2" rigid board and 6mil poly to the ground | $6,434 | [SF1903232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903232/) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom, plaster/paint, install flooring | $51,588 | [SF1902091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902091/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [2049-2061 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2049--2061-dorchester-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Replace transformers. | $25,000 | [E1905897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905897/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [7 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-van-winkle-st/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen - keep same footprint. | $65,384 | [SF1896249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896249/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [329 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329-gallivan-bl/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Adding 6 navien boilers and 1 water heater at basement. | $27,000 | [PL1905829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905829/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [329 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329-gallivan-bl/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Adding 6 navien boilers and on water heater at basement. | $15,500 | [G1905823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905823/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4 Brookvale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brookvale-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904499/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom, replace lav & toilet | $8,000 | [PL1902095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902095/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Gut and remodel | $8,000 | [PL1896207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896207/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | run gas pipe fot dryer, stove,and tankless water heater | $1,000 | [G1902156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902156/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switches for weatherization work. | $2,400 | [E1901511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901511/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-van-winkle-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Selective non structurual demolition of sheetrock, flooring, cabinets and finishes | $5,000 | [SF1881751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881751/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [18-20 Rangeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rangeley-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885066 885073 ) (Unit `1st floor, Unit floor 2) | $8,000 | [SF1890362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890362/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $12,800 | [PL1897638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897638/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $12,830 | [SF1889937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889937/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [18 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Complete wire of 2 split units. Each roughly 1600 sq feet. 400 amp service, 2 EV future charging stations. Each unit will have 200 amps | $45,000 | [E1881746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881746/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | rewire single family house to electrical code and upgrade electrical service | $10,000 | [E1874317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874317/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [35 Range Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-range-rd/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Bath reno | $1,200 | [E1872884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872884/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Exterior doors. Repair roof/replace Asphalt shingles. Install insulation sections of attic and basement. Clean-up, remove and legally dispose of all construction debris. | $9,050 | [SF1868733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868733/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,975 | [SF1860319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860319/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [2049-2061 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2049--2061-dorchester-av/) | 880 ft SW | Fire systems | Modify existing sprinkler and fire alarm systems to provide code-compliant protection within the elevator hoist way, pit, and machine room in accordance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR 1.00, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and ASME A17.1. Work includes installation of sprinkler heads at the top of the hoist way. Amending;A | $48,010 | [A1853469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853469/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family. | Not listed | [ALT1847588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847588/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1847588This is a single family home. Remodel kitchens and bathrooms, insulation of open walls, repair deck. | $45,000 | [SF1846929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846929/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1 Regan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-regan-rd/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Electrical work for replacement of two outdoor AC condenser units | $800 | [E1849180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849180/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair and remodel all existing bathroom. Remove all existing tile. Install new titles. Replace all existing bathroom fixtures. Repair roof and exterior vinyl siding. | $30,100 | [SF1833943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833943/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [84 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-carruth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | install 2 receptacles 1 for dryer 220v and another one for washer120v and install light | $2,000 | [E1909918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909918/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [77-79 Alicia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-alicia-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | remove and replace two entry doors and one upper level door to deck | $32,713 | [SF1907840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907840/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [64 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1/2 inch insilation and install siding on the front of the house entryAPPROX 8 SQ | $12,250 | [SF1902083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902083/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in common areas and units in this 3 family residential property. | $16,000 | [EFA1903834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903834/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [77-79 Alicia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-alicia-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | remove existing wood stairs & 55sqft entry deck, install new stone patio stairs and 55sqft entry. remove and replace 55sq ft deck boards and rails over front entry per plans and pics attached | $49,373 | [SF1901487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901487/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new, low voltage fire alarm system to monitor the common areas and sprinkler in this 14 unit residential property. | $28,000 | [EFA1896532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896532/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [16 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rowena-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing kitchen and bath of unit 2 | $8,000 | [SF1895827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895827/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [56 Mercier Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-mercier-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | 4 zone ductless system, 4 heads, 2 condensers | $28,400 | [SF1888744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888744/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [27 Barna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-barna-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and six mini split heads. | $19,286 | [SF1885654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885654/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [56 Mercier Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-mercier-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | 200 Amp main panel upgrade | $3,600 | [E1888751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888751/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [64 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | New 200 amps service and complete rewire. | $15,000 | [E1883200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883200/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [9 Galty Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-galty-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation replacing 1 old single pain window with a triple pain replacement | $12,818 | [SF1865294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865294/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [27 Barna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-barna-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and six mini split heads. | $6,429 | [E1885681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885681/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement | $26,948 | [SF1879629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879629/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family and add 2 dormers to convert unfinished 3rd floor into 3bd 2ba living space per building plans | $200,000 | [ALT1745500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1745500/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2100 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2100-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Modification to existing switchboard to refeed 100 amp feeder serving Boston EMS Suite. | $4,000 | [E1871841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871841/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Carry out the complete electrical installation for a new building with 14 units and common areas. | $250,000 | [E1869457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869457/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5 Richview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-richview-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | remove and replace 2700sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change in structure | $25,789 | [SF1857938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857938/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [46-48 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Remove existing 200amps service. Replace with 600AMPS exterior 6 meter stacks, and 1 house meter with bypass. New ground rod, and water main grounding. Trench roughly 15 feet to lay conduit, and hand hole for utility company to tie into. Run new SER AL#1 to 6 units | $50,000 | [E1841621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841621/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Clermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clermont-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Third floor shower pan replacement | $1,100 | [PL1850778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850778/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Clermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clermont-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of a single family home in existence for many years. | Not listed | [ALT1812506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812506/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [5 Galty Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-galty-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $11,000 | [SF1847771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847771/) |

## 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 |  | 38 Fuller St | 0.20 mi NW | To erect new 12 unit residential building, with 12 parking spaces | [BOA1887120](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-12 |
| Requested |  | 5 Weyanoke St | 0.20 mi NE | To change occupancy from a two family to a three family | [BOA1883573](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Requested |  | 1970 Dorchester Av | 800 ft N | Zoning appeal: "The change of occupancy from what occupied the retail space" | [BOA1878927](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-28 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 2038 Dorchester Av | 350 ft W | To erect a new 4-story, mixed-use building, with Ground Floor General Retail… | [BOA1797245](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-11-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [24 Magdala St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-magdala-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [32 Magdala St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-magdala-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [35-37 Magdala St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-magdala-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [16 Magdala St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-magdala-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 08:58 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 18, 05:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-magdala-st/