# Building permits at 31-33 Capen St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29, 2025: 1st floor and 2nd floor bathroom fan upgrade. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 104 more permits (98 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers 185 Norfolk St, 0.25 mi north, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Electrical | 1st floor and 2nd floor bathroom fan upgrade | $1,700 | [E1755922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1755922/) |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-38 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $19,315 | [SF1746306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1746306/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [44 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-capen-st/) | 160 ft E | Electrical | Supply and install wiring for replacement gas furnace (2nd floor); replacement gas furnace (3rd floor) | $1,000 | [E1907323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907323/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [44 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-capen-st/) | 160 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing (2) natural gas furnaces in basement | $6,000 | [G1897516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897516/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [18 Crowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-crowell-st/) | 230 ft W | Alteration or repair | replace rear porches to match existing | $25,000 | [SF1877343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877343/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [84 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-maxwell-st/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-870377) | $7,000 | [SF1877066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877066/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [101 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-evans-st/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical Service From 100 Amp to 200 Amp | $12,000 | [E1908154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908154/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [270 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-norfolk-st/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | New 6 family units. | $55,000 | [E1907971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907971/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jacob-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing tub/shower and replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. Safety film being applied for non tempered window. Work to take place at 77 jacob st (The primary address is 75 Jacob Street) | $23,658 | [SF1905892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905892/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [84 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-maxwell-st/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home.; | Not listed | [ALT1895140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895140/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | Replace 3 bath fans with new variable speed fans with smart switches | $3,600 | [E1903737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903737/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [110 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-selden-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | Replace blocks in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891683/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing two-family dwelling, including two kitchens, three bathrooms, and construction of a new third-floor dormer. Work includes associated structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, roofing, siding, windows, and interior finishes per approved plans. | $198,000 | [ALT1874357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874357/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [18 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-nelson-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Remove and replace: 25 sq asphalt roofing and 1 vented skylight | $26,101 | [SF1896649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896649/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [80 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-stanton-st/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new bathtub. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $13,800 | [SF1889484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889484/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [102-104 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102--104-selden-st/) | 880 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re shingle due to roof leak | $6,000 | [SF1887140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887140/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [40 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-maxwell-st/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | Relocation of 1st floor kitchen with new fixtures, new bathroom fixtures, replacement of 2nd floor bathroom fixtures, new 3rd floor bathroom, basement new water piping and waste and vent piping. | $15,000 | [PL1880988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880988/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [40 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-maxwell-st/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | Relocation/replacement of kitchen stove on first floor. | $500 | [G1881035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881035/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [40 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-maxwell-st/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of conductors and devices per code for the first floor renovation, wire new 3rd floor bathroom, and install 40 amp sub panel on the 3rd floor to re-feed existing 3rd floor bedrooms. | $5,000 | [E1880941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880941/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [80 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-stanton-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Replace second floor bathtub with a new bathtub and replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1889490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889490/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [253 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-norfolk-st/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair existing front and rear porches by removing columns,flooring,railing and install new columns,flooring railing and steps. | $45,000 | [SF1888095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888095/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens | $8,000 | [PL1868321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868321/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [65 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-maxwell-st/) | 560 ft SE | Electrical | Adding an ADU unit and Up grade qand rewiring the entire house. adding two meters for the house and the ADU unit. | $45,000 | [E1820415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1820415/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [27 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-thetford-av/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | We will be replacing the roof on the rear bulkhead includes flashing. The wall and windowsill will be putting new plywood on the roof, installing Flint plastic two ply with new drip edge white for rubber roof. We will be replacing all the soffit with new plywood replace the facia in the gutter with  | $3,600 | [SF1880853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880853/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling low voltage ( data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879975/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879973/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 710 ft S | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879976/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire alarm systems installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879972/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879974/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879969/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [8-10 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-nelson-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Adt will be running low voltage wiring for 1 cctv cameras | $760 | [ELV1877851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877851/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [73 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-stanton-st/) | 540 ft E | Electrical | pull coax cable and smoke detectors. | $2,000 | [E1862533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862533/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [81 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-capen-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown Install Cast in place footings for intellijacks | $12,500 | [ALT1871036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871036/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Perform all required plumbing work for the construction of a new multi-family residential building. Work being done at secondary address (43-45 Stanton ST) | $50,000 | [PL1871020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871020/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [64 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-nelson-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | Install 6.6kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $22,241 | [SF1867227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867227/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [64 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-nelson-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | install 6.6kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $7,414 | [E1868016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868016/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [60 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-stanton-st/) | 610 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $92,400 | [SF1867908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867908/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [60 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-stanton-st/) | 610 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $92,400 | [E1867911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867911/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Replacement of 16 Windows | $11,200 | [SF1863331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863331/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $28,893 | [SF1861374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861374/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 480 ft NE | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed as part of the construction of a new multifamily residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1869400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869400/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [262 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-norfolk-st/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Wiring whole building, 3 family | $37,900 | [E1867382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867382/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 920 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [E1836252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836252/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 920 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [SF1836249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836249/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [E1864260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864260/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical and low-voltage work will be performed for a new multifamily residential construction project. | $30,000 | [ELV1864277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864277/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 490 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing roof shingles replace with new roof shingles. | $17,500 | [SF1861944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861944/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-capen-st/) | 260 ft N | Electrical | Wiring whole place | $45,000 | [E1856554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856554/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [106 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-selden-st/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | six kitchen- six full bath- four half bath- one outside spigot- six water heaters | $20,000 | [PL1860916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860916/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo of interior Kitchens and bathrooms | $5,000 | [SF1859665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859665/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [40 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-maxwell-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovations to Unit 1 including demolition in kitchen and bathrooms to accommodate new layout; insulate open exterior walls; board & plaster; new door and window trims; paint walls, ceiling and trim; refinish flooring; and upgrade bathrooms. | $146,800 | [SF1845718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845718/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-stanton-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | I want to change the toddler classroom to a preschool toddler mix classroom. Currently, the children in the classroom range from 2.9 years to 5 years old. I want to change it to include children 15 months old to five years old. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1800801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800801/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [253 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-norfolk-st/) | 510 ft N | Roofing | Strip roofing asphalt shingles, Repair and install new asphalt shingles. | $25,000 | [SF1857388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857388/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [PL1850897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850897/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [88 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-thetford-av/) | 950 ft E | Demolition | Rear Deck work. Remove roof overhang, remove 3rd floor deck; (will seal off door opening). 2nd, 1st floor deck &; stairs repair as needed.(To Correct V899232) | $4,200 | [SF1843244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843244/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-stanton-st/) | 540 ft E | Plumbing | Kitchens baths renovation | $14,000 | [PL1853813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853813/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [270 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-norfolk-st/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | New. 1st Floor: 2 electric water heaters, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 ice makers, 4 toilets, 4 lavatories, 2 bathtubs, and 2 washing machine connections. 2nd Floor: 2 electric water heaters, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 ice makers, 4 toilets, 4 lavatories, 2 bathtubs, and 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 el | $54,000 | [PL1852608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852608/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-stanton-st/) | 540 ft E | Plumbing | New gas piping system for 2 fams. 2 furnaces, 2 tankless, 2 stoves | $4,000 | [G1853815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853815/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [75 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jacob-st/) | 960 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 KW 8 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home. Work to be done at 77 Jacob St. | $42,300 | [SF1838297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838297/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [90 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-thetford-av/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic, air sealing, and a Thermadome attic door cover. | $3,686 | [SF1828183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828183/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [73 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-stanton-st/) | 540 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade the service 100 to 200amp. rewires the whole house floor 1, floor 2 and attic. Full addiction kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedroom each floor. | $25,000 | [E1848275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848275/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [74 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-capen-st/) | 610 ft SE | Roofing | EPDM Rubber Roof Replacement ( 2,000 sq ft) | $20,550 | [SF1845733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845733/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [93 Corbet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-corbet-st/) | 980 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845676/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Fl 1) 1-1/2 bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 2) 1-1/2 bath - kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 3)Floor 1) one bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Basement) backflow preventer | $20,000 | [PL1845440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845440/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-evans-st/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | 1 Laundry 1 Kitchen 1 Bathroom 1 Water Heater | $4,000 | [PL1844525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844525/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | Fl 1) 1-1/2 bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 2) 1-1/2 bath - kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 3)Floor 1) one bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Basement) backflow preventer | $20,000 | [PL1840846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1840846/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [48 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-jacob-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. Left side Brick parapet wall Repointing from the roof line up. | $9,724 | [SF1906245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906245/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1904600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904600/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1904603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904603/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [15-15a Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--15a-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Convert second floor bathtub to shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1907186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907186/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [289 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-fuller-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904503/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [250 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-fuller-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904487/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Installing backflow for boiler and venting for boiler | $1,500 | [PL1902886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902886/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | gas for new boiler | $1,500 | [G1902867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902867/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replacement,Relocation and upgrade of the existing electrical service from inside to outside | $3,000 | [E1901161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901161/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [9-11 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-lorna-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Shingle Roof strip and cover | $14,000 | [SF1901735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901735/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [40 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-selden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1901527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901527/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [98 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-willowwood-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [247 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-fuller-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace the front porch | $16,000 | [SF1897248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897248/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | City of Boston Healthy & Green Retrofit Pilot Program: Replacement of eight windows and a basement access door. Two family new electrical service and a subpanel. Three Air-to-Air heat pumps - ductless systems. | $101,220 | [SF1890667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890667/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Install watts 9-d back flow on boiler | $2,500 | [PL1896025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896025/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Install new gas fired combi boiler | $1,500 | [G1896020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896020/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [152 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-ballou-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | complete install vinyl siding,with 3/8 insulation foam.complete install 30 vinyl double hung window.replace 6 interior door, replace four exterior door | $85,000 | [SF1889943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889943/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [258 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/258-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 13sq | $11,890 | [SF1886288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886288/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879898/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [32-36 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--36-jacob-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front and back stairs and decks. Same dimensions as existing. All pressure-treated wood frame. New 12"x4' footings, 42" railings, 6x6 posts, pressure-treated decking, and railings. | $44,000 | [SF1882726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882726/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage construction ( Data & Communication) | $13,000 | [ELV1879886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879886/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879895/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879887/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A service | $55,000 | [E1879891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879891/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879884/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [PL1874132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874132/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1874129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874129/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [46 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-jacob-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Replace the existing roof and exterior siding with new materials, with no changes to the existing building structure or footprint. Replace the existing rear exterior staircase with a new staircase. Update and replace the aluminum trim around all exterior windows. | $15,000 | [SF1871213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871213/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [957 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | replace the rubber root | $20,000 | [SF1871611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871611/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers in apartments 1 and 2 | $12,000 | [G1862643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862643/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers | $12,000 | [PL1862646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862646/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-thetford-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves outlets Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $14,000 | [E1862543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,934 | [SF1854918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854918/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [318 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-fuller-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade whole apartment wiring which needs replaced in unit 3 | $6,500 | [E1853730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853730/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [62 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-mountain-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-24820 | $2,000 | [E1848634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848634/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [SF1847292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847292/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [E1847297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847297/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15-15a Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--15a-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows and 2 entry doors, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $18,858 | [SF1841342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841342/) |

## 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 17, 2026 | 185 Norfolk St | 0.25 mi N | To erect a one-family dwelling on the vacant lot | [BOA1881941](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 1 Charles Rd | 0.25 mi N | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881942](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested |  | 305 Fuller St | 0.19 mi S | To erect a new 8 unit multifamily building & 5 parking spaces | [BOA1821984](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [44 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-capen-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [11 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-capen-st/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [61 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-capen-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [74 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-capen-st/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [81 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-capen-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [85 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-capen-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [128 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-capen-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [136-138 Capen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--138-capen-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 20:50 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, 14:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 104 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-capen-st/