# Building permits at 39 Stearns Rd, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Replace the roof and gutters on the front of home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (28 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Roofing | Replace the roof and gutters on the front of home. | $12,200 | [SF1794179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1794179/) |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Plumbing | Installation of high efficiency boiler, with backflow preventer. | $6,000 | [PL539165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL539165/) |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Plumbing | Gas piping for a boiler. | $600 | [G539173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G539173/) |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Other | Replacing old canopy. | $150 | [SF420235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF420235/) |
| Nov 10, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Adding Vinyl Siding to house. | $1,500 | [SF420234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF420234/) |
| Apr 24, 2013 | Solar | Installation of a 4.900 kw (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $13,000 | [SF235427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF235427/) |
| Apr 24, 2013 | Solar | Installation of a 4.900 kw (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $17,600 | [E235429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E235429/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | [26 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-stearns-rd/) | 150 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof over car port and supply and install new.060 EPDM rubber roof system | $15,500 | [SF1857857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857857/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 50 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1855461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855461/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 50 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1855458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855458/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. * Demolition and disposal of existing finishes as needed. * Install new flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures as specified. * Install and finish drywall/blueboard where needed. * Painting of walls and ceilings where applicable. | $29,000 | [SF1900385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900385/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | To remove the existing generator and to install a new genrator instead. | $5,400 | [E1898003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1898003/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | Replace gas line to generator | $1,500 | [G1894627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894627/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1881352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping for new house | $10,000 | [G1881351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 High View Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-view-av/) | 380 ft NE | Addition | Build new addition on the second floor to accommodate three bedrooms and two bathrooms, install new siding, windows and roofing. Update electrical and plumbing. | $215,000 | [ALT1866862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866862/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $14,960 | [SF1860353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860353/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 680 ft N | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $12,000 | [PL1867859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867859/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 680 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $8,000 | [G1867900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867900/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rotten wood around the basement Remove and replace existing broken basement windows Repair stair steps currently in hazardous condition Replace and secure both entry doors to the basement Cement coating throughout the basement floor General basement cleaning of debris | $5,000 | [SF1864706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864706/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/) | 640 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house and garage (31 sq) | $25,000 | [SF1858867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858867/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [26 Woodley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-woodley-av/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Run power to pre built sunroom attached to rear of house. Install outlets, lights and a ceiling fan. Run wires for switches | $2,000 | [E1862911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862911/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | gas for new home | $8,000 | [G1860559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860559/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 290 ft S | Plumbing | Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1855983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855983/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1846555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846555/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler | $10,000 | [PL1821747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821747/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler 150Kbtu heating | $10,000 | [G1821750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821750/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. | $37,500 | [ALT1873743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873743/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [4 Ridgecrest Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-ridgecrest-dr/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $4,100 | [SF1869823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869823/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [30 Rockingham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rockingham-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Apartment #309. Installed new 20 ampere, 240 volt, circuit from left side of living room to the right side. All wiring in surface metal raceway and installed on A.F.C.I, two pole circuit breaker. | $900 | [E1877100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877100/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Attic: 1 bath w double sink and 1 bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1861584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861584/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring mini kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and condenser | $6,000 | [E1860492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860492/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Stearns Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [43 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-stearns-rd/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [26 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-stearns-rd/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:38 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 7 permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stearns-rd/