# Building permits at 32 Prairie St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 10: To change the size of the windows in the basement to make it egress windows code compliant so that it can be. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 25a Alabama St, 610 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | To change the size of the windows in the basement to make it egress windows code compliant so that it can be used as an emergency exit and meet the building code. and to enclose rear porch | $15,000 | [ALT1783732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1783732/) |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Plumbing | remodelling of 2 bathrooms | $1,500 | [PL47156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL47156/) |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Electrical | upgrade service and rewire second floor bedrooms | $3,750 | [E41295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E41295/) |
| Aug 24, 2010 | Roofing | Strip and reshingle roof, repair rotted wood on existing dormer left side, sheetrock whereneeded and painting | $18,000 | [SF39779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF39779/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wabash-st/) | 240 ft S | Solar | New photovoltaic roof mount system size 7.48kW - 17 Panels - No structural No Ess | $13,464 | [SF1859768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859768/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wabash-st/) | 240 ft S | Solar | New Photovoltaic Roof Mount System - 7.48kW DC, 5.76kW AC - 17 Panels | $5,100 | [E1858894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858894/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wabash-st/) | 250 ft SE | Fire systems | Wiring of basement for living | $1,000 | [EFA1902059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902059/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wabash-st/) | 250 ft SE | Electrical | wiring basement for living purposes | $7,500 | [E1902051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902051/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-alabama-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Attic + basement insulation to R-49. | $3,000 | [SF1900328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900328/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [7 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-alabama-st/) | 460 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $40,800 | [SF1899676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899676/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [7 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-alabama-st/) | 460 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $40,800 | [E1899680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899680/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [622 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-walk-hill-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Connect existing feeder to public panel; Install meter jumpers; Remove conductors from 1st floor panel; | $950 | [E1901175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901175/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-alabama-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Main panel replacement and panel relocation | $5,400 | [E1900839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900839/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [224 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224-almont-st/) | 300 ft E | Alteration or repair | renovate 3 kitchens, add 3 bathrooms, paint and refinish floors, replace 12 windows. | $175,000 | [SF1894949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894949/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wabash-st/) | 300 ft S | Other | tub to shower conversion | $20,592 | [SF1888039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888039/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [6 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-colorado-st/) | 780 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.71 kw 31 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $87,300 | [SF1887024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887024/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [6 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-colorado-st/) | 780 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.71 kw 31 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $87,300 | [E1887028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887028/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [631 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/631-walk-hill-st/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1886926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886926/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [41-43 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-alabama-st/) | 740 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 2 Franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $65,700 | [SF1881509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881509/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [41-43 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-alabama-st/) | 740 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 2 Franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $65,700 | [E1881513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881513/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Itasca St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-itasca-st/) | 970 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 KW 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,100 | [E1882787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882787/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Itasca St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-itasca-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Meter is too close to the ground - 200AMP | $2,200 | [E1882573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882573/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [11 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wabash-st/) | 250 ft SE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for basement bathroom and laundry. one toilet, one lavatory, one shower, one laundry connection | $5,000 | [PL1874493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874493/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [81-83 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--83-westmore-rd/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869066, 878391) Unit - 1 Unit -2 | $20,000 | [SF1872789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872789/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [21 Prairie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-prairie-st/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, Air Sealing | $7,089 | [SF1867310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867310/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [244 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-almont-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas piping in the basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1864550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864550/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [645a-645 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/645a--645-walk-hill-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Extend living space of first floor into the basement, per attached drawings.; No new work. No kitchen in basement. | $1,000 | [ALT649713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT649713/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [27 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-alabama-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Air source heat pump system connections to (2) condensers, (2) heads, and (1) air handler in the attic. | $21,000 | [E1856628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856628/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [51 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-colorado-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" insul board to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding to home. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. | $24,600 | [SF1853396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853396/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [81 Hazleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-hazleton-st/) | 890 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $63,900 | [SF1852610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852610/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [81 Hazleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-hazleton-st/) | 890 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $63,900 | [E1852618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852618/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [158 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-almont-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. Remove and replace (1) window, size for size, like for like. No framing or weatherboarding. | $17,042 | [SF1838290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838290/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [93 Hazleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-hazleton-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1849077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849077/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [93 Hazleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-hazleton-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1849079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849079/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [11 Wabash St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wabash-st/) | 250 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into basement- Add a bedroom, laundry room, full bath, and wet bar in basement. Hardwired, interconnected;smoke &; carbon monoxide alarms to be installed. All doors leading to and from the first floor to the basement shall be removed for the use of Extension of Living Space.;e[Pl | $35,875 | [ALT1799167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799167/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [36 Hazleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-hazleton-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Single Family with the ADU in the Garage. | $500 | [ALT1904608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1904608/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [14-14r Kennebec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--14r-kennebec-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 1 kitchen, 2 bath, 1 dinning, Smoke 120v | $8,000 | [E1903487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903487/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [79 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [PL1906061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906061/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [79 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [G1906060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906060/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [658 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-walk-hill-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Convert unfinished basement to one additional dwelling unit and create a three-family dwelling. Install new fire alarm and sprinkler system and renovate basement space including new window wells for egress. | $189,000 | [ALT1897892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897892/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [61-63 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-westmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | installing multi zone mini split system for 1st floor | $32,000 | [SF1906020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906020/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [14-14r Kennebec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--14r-kennebec-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 washing machine connection and 1 service sink. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. 2nd Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 bathtub. | $11,000 | [PL1906220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906220/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colorado-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewiring bedroom bathroom and living room, due to fire damage. | $7,000 | [E1651802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1651802/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [33 Itasca St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-itasca-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof entire roof. 24 Sq. in total. | $16,860 | [SF1901024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901024/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [89 Tennis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-tennis-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Install 2 new kitchens in units # 1and units #101 install 2 electric under counter water heaters | $2,500 | [PL1902901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902901/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [70 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-alabama-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade overhead service from 60A to 200A; Remove existing and install new meter; Upgrade existing 60A fused panel to new 200A panel | $4,500 | [E1903474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903474/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [89 Tennis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-tennis-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Replace (2) circuit breaker panels. Re wire kitchen. Wire and install (2) smoke detectors and (1) combination smoke?CO detector in Unit #101 | $5,000 | [E1897890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897890/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [89 Tennis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-tennis-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Re wire kitchen, living room receptacles. Add dedicated circuit with receptacle in the bathroom. Wire and install (2) smoke detectors and (1) combination in Unit #1B | $5,000 | [E1897889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897889/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [89 Tennis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-tennis-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and living room ceilings in unit 101 and 1B. Replace both kitchens, new floors, new doors replace sheet rock on kitchen and living room ceiling in both units. correct;V928926 | $50,000 | [SF1889521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889521/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [61-63 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-westmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire unit 1 4 bedroom 2 bath | $38,000 | [E1895674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895674/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [84 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace front porch exact same foot print replace siding | $48,000 | [SF1889852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889852/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [100 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof left side of main house. | $10,250 | [SF1890659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890659/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-westmore-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Eversource found a bad electrical feed in the outside meter socket supplying Apartment 2. I corrected the issue, and the electrical service to Apartment 2 is now working properly. | $500 | [E1889837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889837/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [57 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install 20 squares of Owens Corning Duration Architect Roofing Singles. | $20,600 | [SF1871508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871508/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [53 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathroom fixtures and finishes. Install new toilet, vanity, sink, bathtub/shower, tile, drywall, trim, paint, lighting, and exhaust fan. Modify plumbing and electrical systems as required. All work will be completed within the existing bathroom footprint | $9,000 | [SF1863846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863846/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [97 Alabama St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-alabama-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirming Occupancy of existing 1 family. V809642 | Not listed | [ALT1691043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691043/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [66 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-westmore-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage. Doors, windows and locks;V916225; 2 Family dwelling; | $1,000 | [SF1860165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860165/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-colorado-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Steam boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1856644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856644/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Colorado St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-colorado-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Steam boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1856642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856642/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [57 Currier St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-currier-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $3,834 | [SF1858331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858331/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [61-63 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-westmore-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installing new blueboard over existing walls and ceilings. Removing and rewiring 4 knob and tube lines. Reframing floor for existing room to be flush with adjacent room. Adding walk in shower to existing bathroom. Reframing 1 closet. Prime and paint walls | $32,000 | [SF1855847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855847/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [669 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/669-walk-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Two First Floor Bathrooms Renovation | $54,750 | [SF1848651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848651/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [75a-75 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75a--75-mattapan-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | EPDM Membrane Replacement // Replace Vents | $20,490 | [SF1849029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849029/) |

## 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 | 25a Alabama St | 610 ft S | To erect a new 2 residential units with parking and decks | [BOA1836965](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2026-04-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [28 Prairie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-prairie-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [21 Prairie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-prairie-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 12:17 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-prairie-st/