# Building permits at 39 Norton St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 21: Replacement of a dryer. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1902242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902242/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove front porch and rebuild on the same footprint, as per plans enclosed | $35,000 | [SF1760164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1760164/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 90 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1849147.Install 20 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $23,990 | [SF1848697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848697/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 90 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -866565) | $2,000 | [SF1854830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854830/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 90 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Proof of occupancy for existing single family homeNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | Not listed | [ALT1849147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849147/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [53 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-danny-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $44,392 | [SF1902233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902233/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 980 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $42,608 | [SF1886296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886296/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 980 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $5,000 | [E1886305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886305/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Main service panel relocation needed at site | $1,500 | [E1895630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895630/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [8 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-norton-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | air sealing, wall and attic insulate with cellulose, basement sills r-8 fiberglass | $8,520 | [SF1875728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875728/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [70 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-chesterfield-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding and install new siding with vapor barrier. | $86,000 | [SF1875494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875494/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [99 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-chesterfield-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Change service from 100 to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1887316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887316/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion | $3,000 | [PL1887111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887111/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [52 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-vallaro-rd/) | 980 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A. | $6,500 | [E1882385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882385/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,800 | [SF1874993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874993/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,800 | [E1874998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874998/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | Ran gas line for new meter | $1,500 | [G1874569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874569/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $21,808 | [SF1879385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879385/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-norton-st/) | 290 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 2.46 kw 6 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $56,100 | [SF1868970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868970/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [26 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-norton-st/) | 290 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 2.46 kw 6 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $56,100 | [E1868974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868974/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Wire new basement unit | $5,500 | [E1875599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875599/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-norton-st/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | kits baths | $15,000 | [PL1872274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872274/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [6 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manila-av/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $21,253 | [SF1865246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865246/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 950 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Trane 3 Ton, Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Left Side of the House and Trane 3 Ton, Air Handler in the Attic for the Second Floor. Equipment Replacement | $20,000 | [SF1857039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857039/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-manila-av/) | 650 ft S | Roofing | STRIP & INSTALL NEW ROOF, INSTALL WINDOW TRIMS, GARAGE TRIMS/FASCIA ETC Strip and install anew, underlayment, Ice water shield, drip edge, ridge vent, pipe flashing etc, trim out garage fascia, install window trims, missing siding etc. | $15,200 | [SF1865445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865445/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [39-41 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-danny-rd/) | 840 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Cover underside of existing deck with PVC and or Galvanized corrugated sheet to protect seasonal equipment from dripping rain water. Pitch sheet 1/4' per ft. Allow for ventilation. | $3,000 | [SF1853599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853599/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-manila-av/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $4,043 | [SF1856719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856719/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovate 2 full baths | $5,000 | [PL1859331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859331/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Wire a 3 ton, 6.9KW heat pump and air handler. | $1,000 | [E1858796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858796/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | install recessed lights in the bedrooms, hallway, and living room, as well as renovating both bathrooms and upgrading service | $14,000 | [E1857195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857195/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Whole house electrical renovation. WO# to be provided at Service inspection. | $25,000 | [E1855744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855744/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | remodel 2 bathrooms and a kitchen | $18,000 | [PL1853131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853131/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [60 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-chesterfield-st/) | 850 ft S | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $23,950 | [SF1850576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850576/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovating a full bathroom and change the half bathroom to a full bathroom using a closet space remove the carpet on first floor and stairs and make a room for stuckable W/D next to bathroom | $70,000 | [SF1839024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839024/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [32 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-danny-rd/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Back at home remove second story staircase, and landing. Build a new deck 8 x 9' with a 4' x 4 landing deck will have 18 steps of 2 sets of stairs, 4 ft. in length. right side of home remove existing landing and staircase. Create new set of stairs and landing will measure 4' x 10' and 4' in length | $23,500 | [ALT1728447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1728447/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Full gut all interior. New flooring/bathrooms/tile/ Drywall/update electrical and plumbing Painting/doors trims.fix siding as needed. | $80,000 | [SF1842456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842456/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolition permit work to correct existing violation #V915218 and #V915277. Also patch hole in the wall to fix fishing electrical. | $1,500 | [SF1904109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904109/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Cap off waste and bent and hotton, cold waterline. In attic and basement | $1,500 | [PL1901118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901118/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | rewire two family and upgrade service | $18,000 | [E1899368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899368/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 KW 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $114,600 | [SF1885599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885599/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 KW 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $114,600 | [E1885603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885603/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2-4 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Erect a 2-family dwelling on 4,000 sq. ft. lot (Lot #34). Project features two off-street parking spaces per unit and an unfinished, non-habitable basement restricted to mechanical and storage use only.; Compliance with International Energy Code- IECC &; 780 CMR- Solar-Ready Zone &; one parking spac | $600,000 | [ERT1764925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1764925/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps. Replace 39 receptacles and 24 switches with new devices. Snake 1 new countertop circuit from basement in to attic and Down kitchen walls. Add lights in the kitchen using existing switch leg. | $9,000 | [E1888598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888598/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Basic changes to kitchen (first floor) - plumbing and electric upgrades, new tile floor, new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and peninsula. Plumbing and electric permits to be pulled separately. Cabinets and peninsula are all wood, countertops are 3CM quartz, backsplash is tile. | $29,181 | [SF1877895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877895/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Install rough and finish plumbing for 1 kitchen sink, garbage disposal and dishwasher. | $1,500 | [PL1879446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879446/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Install new gas stove. | $500 | [G1879448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879448/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Rough in and finish of a 3/4 bathroom in basement. Drainage to be pumped up by a macerating pump | $7,300 | [PL1869099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869099/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace rusted Lally columns in basement | $9,150 | [ALT1869965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869965/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [27-27a Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--27a-como-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Demolition | Raze existing one story buildingDig Safe#20261300625 | $30,000 | [SF1867568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867568/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchens and bathrooms. Selective demolition in preparation of ALT1863351. | $10,000 | [SF1868473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868473/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | new 200 amp service and one plublic meter two family | $3,500 | [E1867776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867776/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [27 Pinefield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinefield-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1861775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861775/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [44 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-como-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Replace 100 ampere panel and install two circuits for air conditioning. Also, two outside g.f.c.i receptacles. | $1,500 | [E1860115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860115/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [61 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-como-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1849449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849449/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring for finish basement | $10,000 | [E1852542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852542/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Norton St | 640 ft SE | To change the occupancy from single family to two family | [BOA1678076](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-12-13 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 74 Readville St | 0.20 mi E | To raze existing dwelling on site | [BOA1834445](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-30 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 72 Readville St | 0.20 mi E | To raze existing dwelling on site | [BOA1834435](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-30 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 5 Waterloo St | 0.22 mi E | To combine existing Parcel 1812672000 and existing Parcel 1812671001 into one 12,392 SF lot | [BOA1834452](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-30 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [40 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-norton-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [43 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-norton-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [47 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-norton-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [30 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-norton-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [26 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-norton-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [53 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-norton-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025
- [54 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-norton-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [21 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-norton-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [19 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-norton-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025
- [16-18 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-norton-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 12:20 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-norton-st/