# Building permits at 293 Highland St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $381,000 project at 17 Highland Park St, permitted Aug 19. One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Add new light poles and re-do electrical service on vacant land parcel owned by Roxbury Community College. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2025 | Electrical | Add new light poles and re-do electrical service on vacant land parcel owned by Roxbury Community College | $42,000 | [E1771299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1771299/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 34 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 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 190 ft SE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 190 ft SE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 830 ft N | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 920 ft W | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 500 ft E | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 930 ft SE | 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 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 970 ft E | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 930 ft SE | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) | | May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 720 ft W | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) | | May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) | | May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) | | May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) | | May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) | | May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) | | May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) | | May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Cedar Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-cedar-pk/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | New service upgrade going from 100 to 200 amps. Also installing new 40 space 200 amp main lug panel. | $6,000 | [E1906521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906521/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 29, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) | | May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) | | May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) | | May 6, 2026 | [30-40 Bickford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-bickford-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Install line side tap, 25' rule in existing service Install 200 amp meter main with smart meter Install new conduits, supports, fittings and conductors from electrical room to roof where new Mobile platform will be Install new Outdoor panel on new platform Install all conduits, fittings, supports | $45,000 | [E1845468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845468/) | ## 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 | | 43 Marcella St | 960 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Highland St with permits, nearest house number first: - [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [226-232 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226--232-highland-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [206-208 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206--208-highland-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [179-181 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--181-highland-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026 - [165 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-highland-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [164-166 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164--166-highland-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [156-158 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--158-highland-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 03:33 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 13, 21:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/293-highland-st/