# Building permits at 3 Hamlet St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M project at 568-574 Columbia Rd, permitted Jun 5.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 16, 2024: Basement change of use from extendable living space to home daycare. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Basement change of use from extendable living space to home daycare.; ( Allowed Use ) | Not listed | [ALT1677020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1677020/) |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Plumbing | My customer would like to add a 3/4 bathroom and heat with the baseboard | $3,000 | [PL1575113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1575113/) |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Plumbing | My customer want to add heat and hot water with a Combination Boiler (Combi) system in the basement with baseboards | $1,800 | [G1575122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1575122/) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation to add extra livable space to the first-floor unit. One bathroom, one sink, an office room, and storage. Framing, floor, insulation, sheetrock, finishes, electrical and plumbing work.;Not allowed bedroom in the basement. | $75,000 | [ALT1462026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1462026/) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Electrical | remolding and finish basement up to code | $3,700 | [E1562532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1562532/) |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | At risk working to rough inspections pending issuance of ALT1462026. Fees paid on the pending ALT. | $75,000 | [SF1555237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1555237/) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | - Remove all the non-structural partition walls - Remove sheetrock and insulation on the exterior walls to search where rodents/pests are entering home (Basement work ONLY) | $6,300 | [SF1450121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1450121/) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Fire systems | for public areas and the three units run electrical wired and install 120 volt smoked detectors system. | $3,000 | [EFA1270025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1270025/) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Renovate the interior of the unit 2- kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and windows (exterior masonry work and enclosing front &; rear porches for unit 2 only. Full cost reflected on SF126830. | $115,000 | [ALT1266582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1266582/) |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Exterior - Remove existing rotted stairs and build new stairs Apartment # 1 - Bathroom Renovation and all fixtures shall remain in the same locations, Replace kitchen cabinets, replace entrance door, paint the entire apt Apartment # 3- Same as apt #1 (see estimate) | $58,300 | [SF1279734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1279734/) |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Electrical | Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps in each unit install a 100 amps panel board, add a public meter to supply power to public areas lighting. 100% rewired the three unit. Smoked detectors permit#EFA1270025 | $40,000 | [E1269828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1269828/) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Plumbing | Install three tub, lav. water closet & kitchen sink plus laundry tray | $2,100 | [PL1271738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1271738/) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Plumbing | three navien boilers three stove three dryer | $25,000 | [G1271726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1271726/) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Renovate the interior of the unit: kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and windows (see attached estimate), exterior masonry work | $156,460 | [SF1262830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1262830/) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Other | Sand and poly the floors Redo the floor tiles in the bathroom Paint all 3 floors | $12,300 | [SF1047206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1047206/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing old porch floors and step with vinyl. same measurements | $750 | [SF1907151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907151/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 670 ft E | Roofing | strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers | $8,000 | [SF1906522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906522/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | gas piping for 3 tankless water heaters, 3 gas furnaces, and 3 gas stoves | $5,000 | [G1906216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906216/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and Reroof in Specified Locations, Remove and Replace Trim in Specified Locations | $15,019 | [SF1900056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900056/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 350 ft W | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade, Heat Pump wiring, gas water heater, Wall Heater wiring, and Baseboard Heater wiring | $8,150 | [E1897478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897478/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 350 ft W | Electrical | 200A service upgrade, heat pump condenser wiring (2.5 Ton), gas water heater wiring. | $1,000 | [E1881120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881120/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [683 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-columbia-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and new paint windows | $10,000 | [SF1889904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889904/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [554-562 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/554--562-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft SW | Demolition | Hand removal of a small brick structure covering a 2000-gallon aboveground storage tank outside - approximately 12'L x 5'5" H x 5' D | $5,727 | [SF1872808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872808/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [564-566 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564--566-columbia-rd/) | 810 ft SW | Sign | Install individual, non-illuminating, gold colored PVC flush to the wall. | $2,200 | [ALT1869818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869818/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm the occupancy of existing three family dwelling unit as it's been in existence for a longtime as shown in an approved plan; and tax has been paying as a three family. | Not listed | [ALT1855024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855024/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [679-681 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--681-columbia-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Fire systems | All equipment has been approved in the previous ALT954844. The equipment is operational and the electrical inspector has approved everything.Fire alarm approved only (TN). | $545,000 | [A1882395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882395/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | 7 new full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries, 3 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1882141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882141/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Fire systems | Install cellular dialer for central station monitoring Install sprinkler modules to connect sprinkler to existing fire alarm system Install exterior strobe light. Wire and install exterior sprinkler bell. Test system | $5,000 | [EFA1870662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870662/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [33-37 Bakersfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--37-bakersfield-st/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas retest | $2,500 | [G1871609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871609/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 680 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | low voltage wiring | $1,000 | [ELV1867771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867771/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 910 ft SE | Fire systems | Hardwired smoke detectorsattn open building code violation at this property;v875408 | $1,000 | [EFA1867772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867772/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | Complete rewire of 3-family dwelling. New wiring for 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & bathroom in each unit. Install dedicated circuits for HVAC condensers, Navien water heaters & gas stoves. New 200A 4-gang meter (3 units + public bypass). Smoke/CO alarms & low-voltage TV wiring. | $20,000 | [E1867770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867770/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Fixing Bathroom, Sinks, and Kitchen Sinks | $35,000 | [PL1868151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868151/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding extra unit to existing permit 2 baths, kitchen, laundry and water heater | $8,000 | [PL1864732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864732/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 610 ft W | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Retrofit installation of refrigeration electrical controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also adding electric defrost to the unit. | $7,500 | [E1862277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862277/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 610 ft W | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (15.840 kw) *cost upgraded from $2,500 to $73,972.80* | $5,000 | [E1849731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849731/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 unit house. Please refer to permit #SF1849712; | Not listed | [ALT1857049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857049/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Permit is being done for the work done by previous permits. | $12,000 | [E1858081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858081/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 320 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,403 | [SF1855916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855916/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Sumner Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sumner-pk/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1859173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859173/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 320 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for both units Bathrooms kitchens, Laundry and Water heater | $8,500 | [PL1858664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858664/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [568-574 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/568--574-columbia-rd/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | New construction plumbing for 6-story / 48-unit mixed-use residential over ground-floor retail. | $1,650,000 | [PL1858007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858007/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 320 ft NW | Roofing | Install new roof, windows, hvac, plumbing systems. Renovated bathrooms and kitchens. Insall new vinyl siding Demolish front porch, install new front porch. | $125,000 | [SF1850908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850908/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [49 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-willis-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair rear stairs, replace kitchen cabinets 7 foot set Walls and base cabinets, repair all plaster walls, ceilings and repaint. Replace interior doors, replace tile in bathroom area. Sand and stain hardwood floor. | $25,000 | [SF1849534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849534/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-monadnock-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Remove main service power t box from inside house and install Hand Hole splice box outside inground extend to new 400 amp meter main and 2 panels. Provide future conduit if possible upgrade from utility is needed. | $6,000 | [E1849882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849882/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | We are replacing (3) Rooftop HVAC units supplied by the customers energy company. This is a gas disconnect re-connect with electrical by another vendor. | $3,264 | [G1844844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844844/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [14-16 Jerome St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-jerome-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | #16 - First Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1896846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896846/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [41 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof. Replace 3500 sf if asphalt shingles, install new copper gutters, install miscellaneous trim. | $30,000 | [SF1891144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891144/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Working on 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 4 bathroom | $20,000 | [PL1883425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883425/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [31-33 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-willis-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacing porch. Old one falling down. | $5,000 | [SF1872815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872815/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Nonquit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-nonquit-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install new doors with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed. dispose od old door.Quantity-(2) | $7,198 | [SF1863165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863165/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Mount Cushing Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mount-cushing-te/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Removal of Knob and Tube, rewire lighting in 1st and 2nd floor living room, dining room, kitchen lights, 2 bedrooms. | $20,000 | [E1870411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870411/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT1554519 to fix paperwork error: increasing width by 6 inches and length by 2 feet. Consistent with ZBA and BPD approved plans. | Not listed | [A1838266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1838266/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Upham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-upham-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, 3 family with public meter. Underground. | $14,000 | [E1858195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858195/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 20:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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