# Building permits at 29 Sargent St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,500 alteration or repair at 34 Dewey St, permitted Jul 22.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 23, 2025: Changing meter socket to a new meter socket. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 790 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Electrical | Changing meter socket to a new meter socket. | $1,500 | [E1790702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1790702/) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $1,959 | [SF1041399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1041399/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 190 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 620 ft W | Fire systems | Install 24v low voltage fire alarm system in a newly constructed 3 family building. | $14,000 | [EFA1908222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908222/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6 Beauford Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-beauford-ln/) | 660 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $45,045 | [E1907010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907010/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 860 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,183 | [SF1897246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897246/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 860 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,181 | [E1897249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897249/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | I will be wiring a brand new three family building. | $45,000 | [E1901900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901900/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 430 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 580 ft W | Plumbing | new plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1900914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900914/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 270 ft E | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 700 ft SE | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | Installed 100 amp temporary service | $1,500 | [E1888877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888877/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | Just putting up a temporary service | $2,000 | [ETS1877385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1877385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for new 2-family. ERT1608682 approved by the ZBA on 4/18/25 with Provisos.; | $752,500 | [FND1806945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1806945/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 430 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 400 ft NW | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 630 ft NW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 670 ft NW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 720 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 290 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 290 ft NE | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-dewey-st/) | 790 ft NW | New building | Construct a new two family based on previously approved plans and reviews under BOA 713534; ERT681984 and ERT1137032 but needing a ZBA extension letter for permit issuance. | $500,000 | [ERT1813059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1813059/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [118 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-quincy-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Installed two modine hot dog heaters | $4,800 | [G1906865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906865/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1907925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907925/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [23 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-woodward-park-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace wood fascia & window trim w/ PVC. Repair front & rear decks: PVC composite decking, PVC railings, PVC-wrapped 6x6 posts. Replace rear door w/ new steel prehung door & PVC trim; repair sheathing. Reinstall gutters, new downspouts; roof repair as needed. | $30,000 | [SF1903020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903020/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas test on existing gas line. The gas company shut the meter to the apartment. | $600 | [G1904752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904752/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove wood deck and replace with composite decking, install PVC railings,and cover all the post with PVC | $15,500 | [SF1899400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899400/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900828/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Woodford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woodford-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove the first-floor porch only, flooring, joist, balluster, hand railing, and stairs leading to the first-floor landing. Replace all with new PT lumber and joists for lower and upper first floor porch with all new lumber and composite flooring | $10,000 | [SF1895046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895046/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Cedar Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cedar-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-880921) | $6,000 | [SF1893902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893902/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1887758 Occupancy Committee.Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $8,647 | [SF1879300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879300/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventilation. | $11,174 | [SF1879728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879728/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Re-wire single-family dwelling with smoke detector and heatpump and mini split | $12,000 | [E1880127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880127/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | steam boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1874013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Remove existing steam boiler and replace with new steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1874003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874003/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 2 - family alteration permit - ALT1840462 Deck renovation, Outside lights 8 recessed lights 4 motion sensor light | $2,000 | [E1874435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874435/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,772 | [SF1859058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859058/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Replace roof, siding and redo front porch and replace back stairs, we will need to add 18 footings sono tubes and replace the front deck structural framing that is not up to code in the same footprint | $163,148 | [ALT1840462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840462/) |

## 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 |  | 254 Quincy St | 0.24 mi S | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 0.24 mi S | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905491](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-09-29 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 18 Dromey St | 0.21 mi N | To erect a three-family dwelling on a vacant lot. e Filed | [BOA1836018](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [25 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-sargent-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [21 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sargent-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [49-51 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-sargent-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025
- [8 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sargent-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025
- [4 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-sargent-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [2 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-sargent-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 15:56 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 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-sargent-st/