# Building permits at 33 Hamilton St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 16, 2025: Install and wire thermostats, circuits. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Electrical | Install and wire thermostats, circuits, heat pump circuits, automatic temperature control circuits | $100,000 | [ELV1806006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1806006/) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Demolition | Demolition of existing 2 family dwelling &; garage;Dig Safe#20251001025 | $84,000 | [SF1695898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1695898/) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Grading | Site excavation and clean up in prep of ERT1673796.; | $650,000 | [SF1671488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671488/) |
| Apr 13, 2010 | Roofing | fix deck, fix window, threshold and roofing, shingles. - work to correct violation | $10,000 | [SF21513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF21513/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [76 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-barry-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | remove plugs and light fixtures in basement | $200 | [E1904331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904331/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1904215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904215/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | New service | $6,000 | [E1900734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900734/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 600 ft S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. No ESS no structural. | $14,048 | [SF1890442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890442/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 600 ft S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. | $60,420 | [E1890446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890446/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [31 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-barry-st/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | We are adding a 4th m which is the public meter with a bypass | $4,600 | [E1886417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886417/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Replace 200a meter and service disconnect | $2,200 | [E1890460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890460/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36r Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-richfield-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | Provide power for new 35 amp condenser and 15 amp condenser as well as install 2 new baseboard heaters | $3,250 | [E1878948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878948/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new continuous variable speed fan with smart switch | $1,250 | [E1874349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874349/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [71 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-clarkson-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding the whole entire house, replace all window trims | $79,950 | [SF1862203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862203/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 350 ft NW | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation | $12,000 | [PL1858132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858132/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation stove new furnace tankless | $12,000 | [G1858134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858134/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 670 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/) | 310 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,597 | [SF1843013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843013/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [79-81 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-barry-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" Insulation Board to Exterior of Home. Install Double 4" Vinyl Siding. Cover all Trim Fascia and Soffit. | $58,850 | [SF1846819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846819/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 580 ft N | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing first-floor and second-floor front decks and construction of new decks using pressure-treated lumber. New decks will match existing dimensions and layout. | $15,500 | [SF1900344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900344/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Furnishing wires in first and second floor apartment for kitchen and bathroom third floor two bedroom apartment furnishing complete wiring furnishing new service to include third floor meter and house meter and adding lights in common area and hallways | $34,000 | [E1884156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884156/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Run drainage/ venting and hot, cold, water lines for 3 full baths, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries. | $10,000 | [PL1882097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882097/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Reconnect 2 stoves. | $1,000 | [G1882098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882098/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [49 Coleman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-coleman-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS | $23,100 | [E1871078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871078/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Existing 3 family Renovations listed below: - Demo and install (3) bathrooms. - Demo and install (3) kitchens. - Frame 3rd floor non structural interior wall for closets and bathroom. - Paint Entire 3 family interior. | $124,825 | [SF1867251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867251/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [53 Coleman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coleman-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,232 | [SF1850772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850772/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [PL1835418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1835418/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [G1835413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1835413/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 0.19 mi S | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |

## 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 |  | 254 Quincy St | 0.24 mi N | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871527](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-11 |
| Requested |  | 14 Coleus Pk | 0.24 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Proposed new construction of two four multi-family house on vacant lot as per plan e Filed" | [BOA1802289](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-26 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 0.19 mi S | To construct a three-story, six-unit residential building with five parking spaces… | [BOA1698223](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-11 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 0.20 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "Proposing a new 4-story multifamily building with garage…" | [BOA1526691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-09-19 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 580 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 0.24 mi N | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905491](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-09-29 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Baker Av | 0.24 mi N | To legalize existing shed & storage of 2 bob cats on said property and add curb cut for proposed driveway | [BOA1883830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-07 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 580 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [29 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hamilton-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [17 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [49 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [15 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jan 11, 2026
- [10 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [9 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025
- [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [72 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-hamilton-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [73 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [77 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-hamilton-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 14:08 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-hamilton-st/