# Building permits at 32 Balfour 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 11, 2024: Replace gas water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Plumbing | replace gas water heater | $1,400 | [PL1659700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1659700/) |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Plumbing | replace gas water heater | $1,400 | [G1659707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1659707/) |
| Mar 1, 2011 | Electrical | Replace motherboard & add component on existing security alarm system. | $100 | [ELV60953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV60953/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [118 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-quincy-st/) | 410 ft SW | Plumbing | Installed two modine hot dog heaters | $4,800 | [G1906865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906865/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 280 ft N | Fire systems | Install 24v low voltage fire alarm system in a newly constructed 3 family building. | $14,000 | [EFA1908222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908222/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Gas test on existing gas line. The gas company shut the meter to the apartment. | $600 | [G1904752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904752/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6 Beauford Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-beauford-ln/) | 530 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $45,045 | [E1907010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907010/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | I will be wiring a brand new three family building. | $45,000 | [E1901900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901900/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove wood deck and replace with composite decking, install PVC railings,and cover all the post with PVC | $15,500 | [SF1899400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899400/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 280 ft N | Plumbing | new plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1900914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900914/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 820 ft NE | 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 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 310 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 880 ft SW | Roofing | Roof replacement – approximately 31 squares. Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing system, including underlayment, shingles, flashing, and related components as needed. | $12,710 | [SF1890828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890828/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1887758 Occupancy Committee.Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $8,647 | [SF1879300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879300/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Installed 100 amp temporary service | $1,500 | [E1888877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888877/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [9 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fayston-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Final inspection needed after previous plumber stopped responding calls. | $1,000 | [PL1878089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875237/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Just putting up a temporary service | $2,000 | [ETS1877385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1877385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 680 ft N | 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 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 880 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $23,115 | [SF1873042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873042/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 880 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall | $77,385 | [E1873045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873045/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 710 ft NE | 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 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Inspect Meter Socket for Eversource to restore power to a meter in a 2 Gang Meter Socket. There is currently power in the meter socket for the other unit. Eversource removed a meter for a payment issue, and is requesting an inspection prior to restoring service. | $100 | [E1869295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869295/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 810 ft N | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 880 ft N | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-dewey-st/) | 680 ft N | New building | Construct a new two family based on previously approved plans and reviews under BOA 713534; ERT681984 and ERT1137032 but needing a ZBA extension letter for permit issuance. | $500,000 | [ERT1813059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1813059/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [35 Holborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-holborn-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove old roofing and install new | $31,950 | [SF1897270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897270/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Gaston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-gaston-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | No construction activities proposed. Application for Conditional Use Permit for Community Center for organization providing re-entry and supportive services to formerly incarcerated individuals. Application requires zoning relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals.Change the occupancy of the property  | Not listed | [ALT1703261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703261/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | steam boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1874013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Remove existing steam boiler and replace with new steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1874003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874003/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $16,284 | [SF1851006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851006/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | ;No record of occupancy confirm 3 familyELIZABETH CHARLES; | Not listed | [ALT1864354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864354/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 11 Modules @4.51 kW DC | $20,377 | [SF1848739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848739/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 18, 2026 | [38 Holborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-holborn-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose insulation and air sealing and fiberglass for rim joist | $13,118 | [SF1859842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859842/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [78-80 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-maywood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | roof replacement, chimney repairs, rap doors & window trim, replace siding, repair 2 porches | $84,550 | [SF1860507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860507/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.1 kW DC | $8,200 | [SF1822924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822924/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.10 kW DC | $20,377 | [E1856306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856306/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $54,516 | [E1851009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851009/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 8 Creston Pk Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1856611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856611/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [43 Holborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-holborn-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of a gas furnace in unit 2 | $5,500 | [G1847300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847300/) |

## 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 |  | 29 to 31 Fayston St | 750 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1891781](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |

## More on this street

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

- [21 Balfour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-balfour-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [20-24 Balfour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--24-balfour-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 13:02 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, 08:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-balfour-st/