# Building permits at 30 Folsom 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.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2024: Erect Staging / Repair chimney and base flashing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (63 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Erect Staging / Repair chimney and base flashing. | $3,000 | [SF1659673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659673/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 210 ft SW | 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/) | 210 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 200 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 200 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/) | 450 ft W | 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/) | 400 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [35 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dean-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Go over exisiting siding with new vinyl siding. | $30,000 | [SF1901219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901219/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 540 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900828/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 250 ft NW | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 360 ft N | Electrical | Unit 1 rewire all the bedroom, kitchen, new bathroom, at a new sub panel in the unit. | $15,000 | [E1900389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900389/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Woodford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woodford-st/) | 250 ft E | 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 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6 Victor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-victor-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1894408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894408/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | Plumb. 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen | $7,000 | [PL1896787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896787/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 530 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1883398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883398/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo bathroom complete. Demo all bedroom cielings, new half bathroom install new kitchen. Drywall ceilings and walls tape finish,revised electrical, piant unit completely, sand refinish floors, til bathrooms complete | $58,756 | [SF1881970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881970/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1873779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873779/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 550 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 830 ft N | Plumbing | Furnish and install backflow preventer for gas boiler replacement. | $14,700 | [PL1883640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883640/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 830 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas hot water boiler and reconnect to existing gas piping. | $14,700 | [G1883595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883595/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Bond generator to ground rod for an event in Mary Hannon Park | $400 | [ETS1880709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1880709/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 990 ft SE | 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 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 540 ft N | Other | Erect 2) 20x20 and connect to form a 20x40 frame tent and dismantle it the same day | $6,200 | [SF1878973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878973/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-brook-av/) | 820 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 13 squares of existing asphalt shingles. Install a complete Owens Corning roofing system, including ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, starter shingles, architectural shingles, ridge vent, and hip & ridge shingles. | $17,296 | [SF1873104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873104/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Nonquit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-nonquit-st/) | 900 ft E | 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 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 950 ft SW | 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 7, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 950 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS no structural | $11,937 | [SF1859812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859812/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 650 ft SW | 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 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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 23, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Bond generator to GEC for an event at Marry Hannon Park on Saturday July 18, 2026. Generator shall be on the corner of Folsom St. and Harlow St. | $300 | [ETS1863922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1863922/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/) | 450 ft NW | 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 12, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | 125A/100a main panel replacement and relocation and service conductor refeed wr# 27112854 | $3,500 | [E1860116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860116/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 950 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS | $39,963 | [E1859814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859814/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | remove and replace bathroom exhaust fan. Also replace the switch controlling the fan with a timer switch. | $1,000 | [E1845233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845233/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 700 ft N | Electrical | install new 225A/100A in place of main panel with all loads relocated to span | $2,200 | [E1852217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852217/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 700 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall trenching required | $128,205 | [E1851552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851552/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 700 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $38,295 | [SF1851551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851551/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 840 ft SW | 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/) | 840 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [16 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-w-cottage-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of an existing basement unit. New basement slab, 10 ft of underpinning, new plumbing, new electrical, new, cabinets and floors.; | $200,000 | [ALT1875867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875867/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $21,528 | [ALT1864359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864359/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 7, 2026 | [56 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-monadnock-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,782 | [SF1883102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883102/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 21, 2026 | [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Remove all roofing, replace with new. | $66,618 | [SF1870482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870482/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1851323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851323/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-monadnock-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 11, 2026 | [40 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-monadnock-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Retest of floor 1 Gas | $700 | [G1846224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846224/) |

## 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 |  | 725 to 747 Dudley St | 0.24 mi E | To change occupancy to include Nail/beauty salon | [BOA1822001](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-18 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 18 Dromey St | 820 ft W | 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 Folsom St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [23 Folsom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-folsom-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [37 Folsom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-folsom-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [2 Folsom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-folsom-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 04:16 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, 21:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 64 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-folsom-st/