# Building permits at 36 Seattle St, Boston, MA

11 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25, 2025: Remove & replace 18 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (30 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 18 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $52,228 | [SF1781847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1781847/) |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Electrical | Renovation of the bathroom in the second floor. 2 recessed lights, 1 vanity light, 1 fan and light, 3 switches and 1 receptacle. | $1,500 | [E1575796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1575796/) |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Plumbing | bath | $3,500 | [PL1574749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1574749/) |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Bath renovation: Remove old tub, toilet, vanity and tile. Install new tub, toilet, vanity tile walls and floor | $17,250 | [SF1567580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1567580/) |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Other | Install a new hammock hut in the backyard as per design. | $15,675 | [SF1103610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1103610/) |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | 1 replacement entry door | $4,369 | [SF842571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF842571/) |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of closed loop geothermal piping: • Drill one 600' borehole. Install HDPE pipes into the borehole, seal in place with bentonite grout. • Shallow excavation between borehole and foundation wall to bring pipes into basement. Excavation will be 3' wide, 4' deep. Excavation to be open for o | $43,830 | [SF687121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF687121/) |
| Apr 9, 2017 | Electrical | Wiring of geothermal heating and cooling system | $2,500 | [E695863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E695863/) |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater | $700 | [PL638077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL638077/) |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater | $700 | [G638078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G638078/) |
| Oct 22, 2014 | Solar | 12 solar panel installation | $14,800 | [SF418014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF418014/) |
| Oct 22, 2014 | Solar | Installing a 3.9 KW Photovoltaic system. | $2,352 | [E418792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E418792/) |
| Aug 22, 2014 | Roofing | Strip and Re-Roof using Owens Corning TruDefiniion Duration Architectural Shingles | $9,230 | [SF399884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF399884/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 130 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 190 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 940 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | add back flo device for boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901967/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | gas pipe new boiler | $5,000 | [G1901968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901968/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl washer and 3 full bath. | $15,000 | [PL1896070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896070/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen stove. | $8,000 | [G1896074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896074/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 940 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 280 ft W | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 340 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [150 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-western-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Conversion of an existing foam suppression system to wet sprinkler system in loading dock and waste storage room. | $101,358 | [ALT1862213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862213/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Re-plumbing a kitchen sink waste to use the fixture as a "Food Prep Sink" | $350 | [PL1875774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875774/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage building automation and controls for RTU replacement | $1,500 | [ELV1849386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849386/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Harvard 114 Western Ave RTU Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect Power for (1) RTU AG 264185 | $6,514 | [E1850049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850049/) |

## 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 |  | 263 N Harvard St | 0.25 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Subdivide parcel# 2201486000 consisting of 11,525sf…" | [BOA1903964](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 5 Easton St | 0.24 mi W | To subdivide existing lot and erection of new 3 story 14 unit building.*See associated subdivision… | [BOA1903623](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-23 |
| No decision posted | Dec 16, 2025 | 26 Windom St | 240 ft E | To change use to: Single family and Additional Dwelling Unit | [BOA1769103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-26 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 50 to 54 Western Av | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 |

## More on this street

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

- [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [84 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-seattle-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 11:40 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-seattle-st/