# Building permits at 39 Freeland St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 96 Standard St, permitted Sep 17.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2025: Strip shingle roofing and siding only. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 470 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Roofing | Strip shingle roofing and siding only. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles. Install Tyvek shelter wrap to home. Install 5" Hardie Plank Siding to Exterior. Install 1 Mercury Excelum 3 Lite U28 Picture Window. | $35,000 | [SF1784547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1784547/) |
| Jan 9, 2014 | Electrical | need to get an inspection to have the power restored due to a water leak from a burst water pipe | $500 | [E317624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E317624/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,419 | [SF1900920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900920/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $175,000 | [SF1906107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906107/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [96 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-standard-st/) | 470 ft SW | New building | Proposed 3-story, 3-dwelling-unit residential structure with an unfinished basement (non-habitable space) and a single means of egress. Equipped with a fire alarm system and an NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system. Includes 3 parking spaces, 1 EV-ready charging space and solar-ready infrastructure.; Subje | $750,000 | [ERT1652131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1652131/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 540 ft SE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 830 ft SE | Solar | Replace defective solar modules | $499 | [E1890040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890040/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1885829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885829/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Replacing the existing electrical meter, service disconnect, mast, and weather head to upgrade the system to a 100 AMP capacity. This replacement is necessary due to the current poor condition of the existing equipment. | $2,200 | [E1880332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880332/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | unit 2, add bath room GFCI circuit, add 2 GFCI kitchen circuit, 1 refrigerator circuit. upgrade 12 circuit panel to 24. | $1,000 | [E1878939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878939/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen as well as the bathroom in unit #2 on the second floor. | $5,000 | [PL1871674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871674/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/) | 840 ft E | Addition | Build addition per plans, including remodeling the existing kitchen and bathroom, and construct a new dormer and bathroom on the second floor of the existing house. | $300,000 | [ALT1853186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853186/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 830 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,700 | [SF1866947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866947/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 830 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,700 | [E1866956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866956/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867532/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 320 ft SW | Electrical | Relocating meter from basement to outside | $3,600 | [E1868946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868946/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 320 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $43,893 | [SF1861278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861278/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 640 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [SF1862561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862561/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 640 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [E1862562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862562/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site in a code compliant location - Replace meter and service disconnect - 100 AMP | $9,200 | [E1865233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865233/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8 Verndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-verndale-st/) | 680 ft N | Plumbing | install OxBox J801V100CM5SEA, complete all required plumbing connections, secure the installation, and test the system to ensure proper operation | $1,600 | [G1862076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862076/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 320 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $30,725 | [E1861282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861282/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [71 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-standard-st/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,285 | [SF1855158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855158/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [15 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-caryll-st/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID- 870424) | $3,000 | [SF1856240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856240/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attics and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, sill insulation, and door weather strips. | $14,850 | [SF1844850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844850/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [SF1847815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847815/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [E1847816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847816/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-standard-st/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $19,665 | [SF1846109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846109/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [PL1845762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845762/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure pr | $2,100 | [G1845760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845760/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1135 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Trench electrical and install pole light, wire electric gates | $3,500 | [E1904568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904568/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [18 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-druid-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Stripping re-roof: approximately 16 squares of existing asphalt shingles.Remove debris from premises. | $13,000 | [SF1902336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902336/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [14 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-druid-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + HVAC (27k system + 12k system + water heaters 50 GAL + 1 electric baseboard heater) | $6,000 | [E1896707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896707/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [19 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-druid-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Strip &Re Shingle, Approx - 18 Squares / Work Description Attached ( Contract ) | $11,300 | [SF1889786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889786/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $14,286 | [ALT1866998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866998/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $33,335 | [E1867001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867001/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Install: bar sink, tub, shower, kitchen sink lavs. | $20,000 | [PL1887898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887898/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | install: stove and boiler | $5,000 | [G1887901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887901/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1882196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882196/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [57-59 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-gallivan-bl/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875244/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenhill-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873119/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-druid-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 4.35kw rooftop solar array | $13,202 | [SF1860426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860426/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [32 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-druid-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 4.35kw rooftop solar array | $13,202 | [E1860432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860432/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [6 Pine Ridge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-pine-ridge-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing glass folding windows and dump. Frame 7 window openings. Purchase and install 7 new vinyl windows with all new window trim. | $11,250 | [SF1863773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863773/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Pine Ridge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-pine-ridge-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house and garage. Gutter Guards installation (Garage(all 4 sides) and rear upper gutter of home). | $18,699 | [SF1859963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859963/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and dispose of debris. Install 6 feet ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, pipe flashings, chimney reflashing, ridge vent and new GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles. | $10,000 | [SF1856142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856142/) |

## 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 |  | 21r Druid St | 0.22 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Demo old garage and build a new one three car garage" | [BOA1773328](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-09 |

## More on this street

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

- [41-43 Freeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-freeland-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [57 Freeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-freeland-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [61 Freeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-freeland-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 12:37 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 13, 08:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-freeland-st/