# Building permits at 38 Estella St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 27, 2025: Replace 3 gas water heater And instal 3 navien water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 0.20 mi east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace 3 gas water heater And instal 3 navien water heater | $4,000 | [G1791078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1791078/) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace 3 water heater And instal 3 navien water heater | $4,000 | [PL1791076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1791076/) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Rubber roof, 3 Water heaters. | $60,000 | [SF1789722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789722/) |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | remove and replace siding and corners boards | $30,000 | [SF1157714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1157714/) |
| Apr 23, 2012 | Plumbing | install replacement gas range | $100 | [G132250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G132250/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 160 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 160 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 100 ft S | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 840 ft SE | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 580 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [SF1904851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904851/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 580 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [E1904854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904854/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 810 ft E | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 310 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 27 Westmore Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1896997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896997/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | kitchen Remodeling, including installation/replacement of cabinets Tile, Paint. Install bathroom shower wall tile. | $16,400 | [SF1891027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891027/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [133 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-wellington-hill-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $76,699 | [SF1863097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863097/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Repairs and replacement for ceiling and walls electrical boxes. Locations : 3 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen and Entrance. work to be performed in 2nd floor appartement | $3,500 | [E1857201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857201/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2-6 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior wall with blown in cellulose insulation. | $5,725 | [SF1826294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826294/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 920 ft NE | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Replace 2 Bathroom fan/lights | $2,000 | [E1845068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845068/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. Materials, labor, debris clean up are included. | $9,800 | [SF1907728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907728/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [45 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.71 kw 31 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $104,700 | [SF1904162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904162/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [45 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.71 kw 31 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $104,700 | [E1904166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904166/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [624 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/624-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Adding a basement access as showing on the drawings | $15,000 | [ALT1890121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1890121/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [SF1894645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894645/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [E1894649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894649/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [116 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board t o the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutter at rear of home. | $28,600 | [SF1889503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889503/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Installing (2) hybrid water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1873513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873513/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers and (2) air handlers for heat pump systems and (2) water heaters | $14,000 | [E1873502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873502/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [46 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-westmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Install recessed lights, replace outdoor flood lights | $3,000 | [E1872992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872992/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [111 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 2 U28 DH and 4 U28 Sliding windows to front porch. Install 1 front entry door. Replace front porch stairs and railings with composite stairs and vinyl railings. | $60,000 | [SF1864694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864694/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |

## 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 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 0.20 mi E | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 655 Morton St | 660 ft SE | To change Occupancy from 3-family house to a -family house | [BOA1770910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-29 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 516 Harvard St | 220 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |

## More on this street

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

- [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 01:19 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 43 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-estella-st/