# Building permits at 27a-39b Dimock St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 2895-2933 Washington St, permitted Jul 14.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 14: Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $387,742 | [SF1867834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867834/) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Electrical | Run 50 feet of PVC under soil to power lighted sign. NOTE: Sign is at the corner of the entrance to the complex | $1,200 | [E1777507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1777507/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Roofing | Replacement of Roof and gutters with new ice and water with 5inch gutters 27A-39B Dimock St Roxbury, MA | $85,380 | [SF1669799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1669799/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit B4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $446,755 | [SF1867835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867835/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 950 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 300 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. Work to be done on 3rd floor. | $5,046 | [SF1900777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900777/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1 Ernst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ernst-st/) | 940 ft SW | Alteration or repair | BACK PORCH RE[AIR- remove existing wood, frame as needed, install wall railing, install new composite flooring, new vinyl railing, pvc etc, paint where indicated | $18,300 | [SF1899414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899414/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/) | 450 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 20 occupants to 36. No change of Use. No work.*Legal Use and Occupancy record: Group residence Halfway house;#3008/2005 | Not listed | [ALT1875241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875241/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 740 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 510 ft N | Electrical | For community event in parking lot: -Verify receptacles being used are GFCI protected and grounded -Verify extension cords are in tact and grounded | $600 | [ETS1887478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1887478/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 690 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [PL1866860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866860/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [G1866857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866857/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [56-86 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--86-codman-pk/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A11 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $860,808 | [SF1867881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867881/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [57-79 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--79-codman-pk/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A10 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $674,354 | [SF1867877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A8 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $292,122 | [SF1867872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867872/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2884-2894 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2884--2894-washington-st/) | 490 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A7 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $384,525 | [SF1867870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867870/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2896-2906 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2896--2906-washington-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A6 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $375,112 | [SF1867866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867866/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2926 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2926-washington-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A5 Maintaince shop Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $103,117 | [SF1867856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867856/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2908-2924 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2908--2924-washington-st/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $400,502 | [SF1867844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867844/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2928-2946 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2928--2946-washington-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $379,882 | [SF1867841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2948-2962 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2948--2962-washington-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A2 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $459,123 | [SF1867838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867838/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29-57 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--57-cobden-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $756,783 | [SF1867836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2895-2933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2895--2933-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit B1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $1,046,134 | [SF1867833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867833/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1785 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1785-columbus-av/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Disconnect/Reconnect Hot Water Heater | $500 | [E1833826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833826/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2 Miles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-miles-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | BACK PORCH REPAIR Remove existing wood members, frame as needed, install new composite flooring, pvc railings, install wallrailing, paint steel railing. | $16,300 | [SF1904816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904816/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95-97 Bragdon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--97-bragdon-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | The owner(s) intend to upgrade the decking and the railings | $20,000 | [SF1901957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901957/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [79-81 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-walnut-pk/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1894551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894551/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1891 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1891-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Other | I am seeking a use of Premise permit to allow me to obtain a Motor Vehicle dealer license to enable me to purchase and sell used vehicles. The structure is already built, there will be no construction on the site. I purchased the building with 4 lifts, no additional structure is needed. | Not listed | [U491676114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491676114/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | rewire house to code upgrade electrical service to 200amps | $40,000 | [E1888236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888236/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen first floor, pipe newbar sink first floor, pipe new washing machine connection second floor | $10,000 | [PL1881858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881858/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of 7 bollard lights that are photocell controlled. outdoor rated disconnect for emergency disconnect | $4,000 | [E1878968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878968/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Piping in an indirect water heater and 2 heating boilers | $7,500 | [PL1872927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872927/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Piping gas to 2 heating boilers | $5,000 | [G1872922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872922/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [PL1865215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865215/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [G1865208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865208/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with;ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863456/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [50 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863455/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Combine 50 Townsend with 52 Townsend into 1 building to be known as 50-52 Townsend St.;Change occupancy from a 6 family to an 8 family to include 2 units in the basement &; Subdivide to original 50 and 52 Townsend. | $300,000 | [ALT1564659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1564659/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Site improvements include demolition of an existing wall, installation of concrete paving, permeable pavers, granite curbing, reclaimed granite seating blocks, granite stairs with handrails, drainage structures, planting beds with trees and shrubs, an irrigation system, bollard lighting and lawns. | $348,054 | [ALT1838064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838064/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [17 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cobden-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,948 | [SF1847236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847236/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $17,500 | [SF1843750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843750/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [40 W Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-w-walnut-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1844829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844829/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [160 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-harrishof-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | The direct replacement of a fialed convnetional fire panel with a New Addressable FACP and Zone Modules. | $32,000 | [EFA1842191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842191/) |

## 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 |  | 34 Cobden St | 910 ft S | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1716638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2025-05-01 |
| Requested |  | 43 Marcella St | 940 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 35 Notre Dame St | 620 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "New construction of a 6-unit residential multifamily building will be performed at this…" | [BOA1827322](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-11 |

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".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 06:36 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, all 3 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27a--39b-dimock-st/