# Building permits at 37 Babson St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $685,000 project at 1471 Blue Hill Av, permitted May 15.

22 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 26, 2025: Deenergize for electrical maintenance and testing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (47 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 6 Almont St, 480 ft west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Electrical | Deenergize for electrical maintenance and testing | $10,000 | [E1731176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1731176/) |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Expansion of Nursery of existing Day care; (increasing capacity of Nursery changing Room 231 formerly a Conference Room to Nursery;with five (5); Infants age 0-15 months and 2 Educators). Adding new door and plumbing work.E[plans] filed. | $32,500 | [ALT1497841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1497841/) |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Electrical | installation of 32 wall mounted projectors (Epson) with low voltage cabling. Job scope to be attached. | $118,000 | [ELV1491936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1491936/) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Electrical | Retrofit (557) existing lighting fixtures to LED @ Kipp Academy | $20,492 | [E1421099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1421099/) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Electrical | Install 3 separate 120 volt 20 amp circuits and GFCI protected receptacles to 3 water drinking fountains | $3,000 | [E1362049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1362049/) |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Electrical | We are rewiring the Gym 1 door with new lock work / hinge (00861558-02) | $1,812 | [ELV1299520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1299520/) |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Electrical | Add new 120 volt branch circuit for copy machine. Add two new switches to disconnect two boilers. | $2,500 | [E1239941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1239941/) |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Electrical | Installation of Access security devices at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School 37 Babson St Mattapan MA 02126 (8-61558-01) | $3,650 | [ELV1230597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1230597/) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Plumbing | Install one toilet and two hand sinks | $12,000 | [PL1237590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1237590/) |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Electrical | install wiring for new bathroom on the second floor | $3,000 | [E1230204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1230204/) |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Renovations of existing building to support the KIPP Academy Boston incidental nursery space to the main use for Staff. Isolated interior renovations of existing rooms include child appropriate plumbing fixtures and connecting door. Site improvements consist of a chain link fence and gate for play a | $49,750 | [ALT1205671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1205671/) |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Plumbing | Install a bottle filler | $3,000 | [PL1128862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1128862/) |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Electrical | Provide a 480V 200Amp temporary service to service the construction trailer and feed the building temp power and lighting | $12,000 | [ETS544289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS544289/) |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Fire systems | Provide the complete fire alarm system for the new kipp academy building | $70,000 | [EFA544332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA544332/) |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring of HVAC equipement | $46,953 | [ELV535222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV535222/) |
| Jul 28, 2015 | Electrical | Furnish and install a new service, fire alarm, distribution and new lighting for the Kipp Academy School | $1,100,000 | [E490893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E490893/) |
| Jun 22, 2015 | Plumbing | Gas Work at the KIPP Academy | $596,480 | [G474967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G474967/) |
| May 26, 2015 | Plumbing | Plumbing Work at The KIPP Academy | $596,480 | [PL474958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL474958/) |
| Apr 27, 2015 | New building | KIPP Academy - Boston -; Demolish existing;buildings @ #37 and #45 Babson Streets.;Construct a new 4 story Charter Public School.; | $15,000,000 | [ERT357878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT357878/) |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Demolition | Complete demolition of existing structure | $40,000 | [SF460174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF460174/) |
| Sep 11, 2014 | Grading | Drill 7 borings | $4,060 | [SF406582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF406582/) |
| Jan 29, 2014 | Grading | Drill 6 test borings and excavate 2 test pits. | $50,000 | [SF322359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF322359/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and install new roof repair/replace rear porch refinish lower level with new wallboard and trim | $18,000 | [SF1905643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905643/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [SF1902099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902099/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [E1902102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902102/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | backflow prev on new boiler | $1,000 | [PL1903254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903254/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1903253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903253/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Span panel 100A | $3,000 | [E1905060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905060/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | working on 1 kitchen sink and 2 full bathroom | $9,000 | [PL1830540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1830540/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | run gas line for 3 kitchen stove, 3 water heater and 3 furnace | $10,000 | [G1830544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1830544/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1902615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902615/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Running plumbing for 2 bathroom and a kitchen | $11,200 | [PL1895052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895052/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1387 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1387-blue-hill-av/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | subdivision of land | $2,000 | [ALT1822829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822829/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of HVAC control wiring consisting of 18/2 daisy chain interconnect wire and low voltage for heat pump water heater | $20,000 | [ELV1888899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888899/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and install new roof | $19,000 | [SF1895476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895476/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire single family and upgrade service to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1895693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895693/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 970 ft E | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1895292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895292/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3bath and 3kitchen | $25,000 | [PL1883448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883448/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 970 ft E | Roofing | Complete replacement of approximately 13 squares of asphalt shingle roofing, including new underlayment, ridge vent, pipe and chimney flashings, and replacement of 39 sheets of 1/2-inch CDX roof sheathing for deck repairs only. No structural modification | $19,543 | [SF1880986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880986/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New siding, windows, sheetrock insulation. Prime paint caulk sand floors | $100,000 | [SF1880215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880215/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | Wiring of 3 dwelling units common area and new service | $40,000 | [E1874303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874303/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 560 ft SW | Fire systems | Install wiring and new fire alarm system per engineered drawings approved by Boston ISD | $34,000 | [EFA1875326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875326/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [16 Hiawatha Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-hiawatha-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire sloped roof, including the left side entrance overhang, with Owens Corning System Warranty. Chimney repointing and waterproofing. Chimney cap installation on the chimney. PVC fascia replacement on the front dormer only. | $28,899 | [SF1870248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870248/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mildred-av/) | 920 ft N | Electrical | Electrical Temp Service | $3,200 | [ETS1870553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870553/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo, electrical, plumbing, no structural, fire blocking, install 4 windows, insulation; | $75,000 | [SF1868631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868631/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,900 | [SF1858155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858155/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | 5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry, 4 outdoors faucets (remodel) | $12,000 | [PL1856442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | run gas line for two HVAC systems in basement and 3rd floor and 2 wall hung naviens in basement. gas cooktop for 1st & 2nd floor. | $12,000 | [G1856455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856455/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 560 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 41 unit apartment building with resident use common areas | $685,000 | [PL1849066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849066/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19 Wilmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-wilmore-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $1,700 | [SF1895427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895427/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [37 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mattapan-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system. | $9,971 | [SF1881409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881409/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 5 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1870676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870676/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [40 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-almont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878957/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [47 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-faunce-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of 01 - TESLA GATEWAY 3 and 01 - TESLA POWERWALL 3 (1707000-XX-Y) [240V] 11.5KW BATTERY on outside of residence. | $11,500 | [E1865516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865516/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [40 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-almont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 20KW generator to power audio gear -- event is july 25 | $1,000 | [ETS1875647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1875647/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [35 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dania-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown w/ Cast in place footings | $10,000 | [ALT1867434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867434/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [27 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-faunce-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Add; Bathroom Kitchen Laundry | $3,000 | [PL1869774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869774/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 2 Mini split wiring (1.5 Ton) (0.75 Ton) | $2,000 | [E1867369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867369/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-850626) (Unit -1) | $2,000 | [SF1867865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867865/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 8 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1867733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867733/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [21 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mattapan-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replace second floor porch and replace all wood trims; &; install new pvc trims | $12,000 | [SF1864349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864349/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [40 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-almont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Grounding the generator | $500 | [ETS1862335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862335/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | Two first floor bathrooms renovation | $12,000 | [PL1853216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853216/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [32 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dania-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 11sq | $5,182 | [SF1851860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851860/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | two first floor bathrooms renovation a light, an outlet, and a exhaust fan for each | $1,100 | [E1851954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851954/) |

## 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 | 6 Almont St | 480 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Demo existing 2-family structure and erect a new 4-story 13-unit apartment…" | [BOA1855919](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-05-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [23-25 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [18 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026
- [91 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [95 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-babson-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [98 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-babson-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [108 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [119 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-babson-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [120-124 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--124-babson-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [127-129 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-babson-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [132 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-babson-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:47 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, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 22 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-babson-st/