# Building permits at 3 Starling St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $636,000 project at 26 Heron St, permitted Jul 29.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 1: Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 29 Willet St, 220 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. | $37,500 | [ALT1873743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873743/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Plumbing | Attic: 1 bath w double sink and 1 bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1861584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861584/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Electrical | Wiring mini kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and condenser | $6,000 | [E1860492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860492/) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Electrical | Rough and finish wiring for new home. Install new 200 amp underground service. | $20,000 | [E1422251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1422251/) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Plumbing | New water and DWV to fixtures listed | $5,000 | [PL1420290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1420290/) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Plumbing | Gas piping to fixtures listed | $1,500 | [G1420295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1420295/) |
| Oct 6, 2022 | New building | Combine part of parcel 3312-010 with part of parcel 2968-000 into 1 lot of 15727 s.q.f.t. On this new "lot - 21" erect new construction single family dwelling as per attached plans. | $365,000 | [ERT917515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT917515/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Kitchen and bathrooms remodelig adding recesed lights | $4,500 | [E1908246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908246/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. * Demolition and disposal of existing finishes as needed. * Install new flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures as specified. * Install and finish drywall/blueboard where needed. * Painting of walls and ceilings where applicable. | $29,000 | [SF1900385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900385/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo and removal of wet, and damaged materials from fire | $70,609 | [SF1900329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900329/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Retest gas after fire. Disconnect ranges and cap gas in (8) apartments which sustained fire damage. Restore gas service to remaining apartments, and domestic water heating boilers | $3,000 | [G1895954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895954/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Evaluation of Fire Damage in 6 effected units. Need inspector to do walkthrough to determine next step. Power to building is currently cut off. | $800 | [E1890371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890371/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1889152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889152/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $22,223 | [SF1880052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880052/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 540 ft SW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1881352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 540 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping for new house | $10,000 | [G1881351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 High View Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-view-av/) | 880 ft S | Addition | Build new addition on the second floor to accommodate three bedrooms and two bathrooms, install new siding, windows and roofing. Update electrical and plumbing. | $215,000 | [ALT1866862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866862/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [26 Heron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-heron-st/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of code compliant plumbing from underground, rough to finish for a total of 32 units | $636,000 | [PL1872625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872625/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 4 harvey replacement windows and 1 harvey patio door. energy star, inserts only with no structural work ( IN UNIT 309 ) | $16,375 | [SF1866965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866965/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit #201 Repiping to the kitchen sink installation water supply for ice maker | $2,977 | [PL1873537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873537/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 201 Gas stove | $440 | [G1873540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873540/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Recess panel into closet; replace hall fixture; install 5 recessed lights, remove center fixture; add 3 LED under-cabinet lights; remake disposal wiring + add outlet; replace outlets incl. fridge + stove; add AFCI breakers; thermostat replacement | $2,500 | [E1871171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871171/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 560 ft SW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $12,000 | [PL1867859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867859/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 560 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $8,000 | [G1867900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867900/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Plumbing | gas for new home | $8,000 | [G1860559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860559/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Maplewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-maplewood-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1843689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843689/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1846555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846555/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [41 Alleyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alleyne-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 60amp Circuit for Tesla EV charger on existing 200amp Service. Charger located in Garage | $1,000 | [E1907517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907517/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [85 Partridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-partridge-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | wiring two walls in basement nd first floor | $850 | [E1905377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905377/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [47 Alleyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-alleyne-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 1.5 baths / kitchen. | $3,000 | [PL1889811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889811/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [41 Alleyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alleyne-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Remodel Kitchen | $3,000 | [PL1880567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880567/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [41 Alleyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alleyne-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation turn half bath into full bath adding new light and outlet. | $5,000 | [E1877067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877067/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [41 Alleyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alleyne-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation. Turn half bath to full bath. Reframe window/door. Flooring. Second level add washer/dryer outlet. | $35,000 | [SF1861096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861096/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [90 Searle Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-searle-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical panel and service from 100 amps to 200 amps. | $3,500 | [E1868476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868476/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house and garage (31 sq) | $25,000 | [SF1858867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858867/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1855461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855461/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1855458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855458/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 29 Willet St | 220 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "The proposal is for new construction of a single-family residence with a Gross Floor Area…" | [BOA1895560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [8 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-starling-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [9 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-starling-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [10 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-starling-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [11 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-starling-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [12 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-starling-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [13 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-starling-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025
- [14 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-starling-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [15 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-starling-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [16 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-starling-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [17 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-starling-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:20 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/