# Building permits at 39 Waterman Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M new building at 579-581 American Legion Hw, permitted Aug 27.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Insulate wall, attic, and kneewall. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 890 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 606 American Legion Hw, 980 ft southeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulate wall, attic, and kneewall. | $7,331 | [SF1786551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1786551/) |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Electrical | New kitchen renovation, adding required circuits and new recessed lighting. Also new circuit added for dryer and washer | $2,000 | [E1756952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1756952/) |
| May 23, 2025 | Electrical | upgrading service and panel from 100 amps to 200 amps | $4,500 | [E1718897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1718897/) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation - replacing flooring, cabinets, counters, appliances. We will not be altering the plumbing for the sink, etc. We will be removing a closet and opening up a non-load-bearing wall. Declared value of $15k is an educated guess for materials cost - we will be doing the work ourselves. | $15,000 | [SF1708720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1708720/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

40 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 24, 2026 | [49 Halliday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-halliday-st/) | 190 ft NW | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890676/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-waterman-rd/) | 200 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub & wall tiles to be replaced with new walk in shower & wall surround. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $12,578 | [SF1855246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855246/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [55 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-waterman-rd/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1855524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855524/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [679 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679-canterbury-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of proviso. Proviso granted to this petitioner only. Issued with DECISION #BZC-20971 dated 05/16/2000. (No WorK) [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1806596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806596/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [51-53 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-catherine-st/) | 980 ft NW | Solar | Install 8.6kW DC (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $27,658 | [SF1896479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896479/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [51-53 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-catherine-st/) | 980 ft NW | Solar | Install 8.6kW DC (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $18,439 | [E1896483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896483/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Basement renovation in the address above make a full bathroom and family room room install outlets switches lights and bathroom exaustor fan and install a sub panel | $6,500 | [E1897184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897184/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing 1 New Bathroom on Basement | $3,000 | [PL1897975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897975/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Neponset Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-neponset-ct/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | 1x30A 240v circuit to serve 4 wire outlet in laundry room located above panel. 25' approx 10-3 rommex. Furnish and install 30A GFCI 2 pole circuit breaker at panel. (GE panel) | $1,500 | [E1896637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896637/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [579-581 American Legion Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579--581-american-legion-hw/) | 890 ft SE | New building | Updated scope of work;Erect a new 3-story Multi-Family Dwelling with 8-units to which;60% Affordable shall be at or below 100% of AMI as defined by HUD;and Bank/Retail on ground floor (Core/Shell only) on the 3,711.51sf lot (Lot#2) established via ALT1271603 and;Propose 2 off-street parking spaces p | $2,644,789 | [ERT1688672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1688672/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [34 Wayburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-wayburn-rd/) | 810 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing roof and install new roof | $9,830 | [SF1890298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890298/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Make a new full bathroom and family room in basement. | $96,915 | [ALT1883512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883512/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4 Wallace Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-wallace-pk/) | 760 ft NW | Roofing | Strip roof shingles, and re-roof per GAF code (17 SQ), using 6' of ice and water shield. | $24,347 | [SF1870121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870121/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [108 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-neponset-av/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $3,500 | [E1882895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882895/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [108 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-neponset-av/) | 400 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Asbesots Contractor to remove all siding with Licensed Supervisor and workers. Remove all gutters, fascia boards, window and door trims. Install new everlast compsite siding. Install new composite facia board, window trims door trims and Aluminum gutters. Replace front door. | $57,395 | [SF1880587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880587/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [67 Meyer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-meyer-st/) | 400 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 15 harvey replacement windows and 2 harvey awnings. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $16,365 | [SF1875715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875715/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [64 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-waterman-rd/) | 250 ft N | Plumbing | tankless water heater | $1,200 | [PL1879828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879828/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [64 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-waterman-rd/) | 250 ft N | Plumbing | tankless water heater | $3,500 | [G1879827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879827/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [98-100 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-bourne-st/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingle. | $12,749 | [SF1868250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868250/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [20 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-byrd-av/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, install flooring. | $20,970 | [SF1864213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864213/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-byrd-av/) | 790 ft SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, remove/replace toilet & lav | $2,500 | [PL1864214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864214/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [602 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/602-canterbury-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger (With built in energy management system) :Example Emporia pro Charger | $1,241 | [E1865214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865214/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4-6 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-catherine-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,977 | [SF1860463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860463/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [54 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-catherine-st/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement | $950 | [PL1860568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860568/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [54 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-catherine-st/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $3,500 | [G1860567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860567/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [124 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-bourne-st/) | 570 ft N | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1859962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859962/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [124 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-bourne-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $16,180 | [SF1853301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853301/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-byrd-av/) | 910 ft SW | Addition | Addition to rear of house | $502,780 | [ALT1848241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848241/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [575 American Legion Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/575-american-legion-hw/) | 820 ft E | Roofing | Layover and repair rubber EPDM.060 with Johns Manville and install 7" aluminum commercial gutters | $314,000 | [SF1857972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857972/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [50 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-catherine-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | mini split wiring | $1,350 | [E1822702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1822702/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-catherine-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater only at 34 Catherine St #6 | $2,132 | [PL1846248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846248/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-catherine-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater at 34 Catherine St #6 | $2,132 | [G1846246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846246/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [37 Florian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-florian-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 200A service upgrade. Ductless mini split / heat pump wiring | $6,000 | [E1906582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906582/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [29 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-neponset-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Final only. Basement: 1 kitchen sink, 1 ice maker, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $5,000 | [PL1906231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906231/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [97 Paine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-paine-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $15,000 | [PL1906022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906022/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [29 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-neponset-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into basement. Basement open living, office and bathroom added an egress window in office space.SF1790469 issued with a cost of $120,000.00. | $3,849 | [ALT1844682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844682/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1 Meyer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-meyer-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(31 sq) | $22,672 | [SF1855843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855843/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [30 Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-goodway-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows and 2 replacement entry doors - no structural work | $11,551 | [SF1848687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848687/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11-11a Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--11a-goodway-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. | $13,291 | [SF1847475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847475/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11-11a Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--11a-goodway-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Wire load shed device on electric range | $4,430 | [E1847479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847479/) |

## 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 | 606 American Legion Hw | 980 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Legalized existing modular container addition to add 5 trailers to the existing store…" | [BOA1845418](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-05-04 |
| Requested |  | 97 Paine St | 0.23 mi SE | To change the occupancy from single family to 2 family | [BOA1873494](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-16 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 679 Canterbury St | 960 ft SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1824464](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-02 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 97 Paine St | 0.23 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1853000](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-05-22 |

## More on this street

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

- [43 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-waterman-rd/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [51 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-waterman-rd/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [25 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waterman-rd/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [55 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-waterman-rd/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [64 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-waterman-rd/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 13:56 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, all 4 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-waterman-rd/