# Building permits at 3903 Washington St, Boston, MA Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Relocate meters from basement to outside of the building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 22, 2025 | Electrical | Relocate meters from basement to outside of the building. Replace electrical panels & add one for common areas with surge protection. Update grounding | $5,000 | [E1789255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1789255/) | | Jun 25, 2025 | Solar | Installation of 12.75kW DC roof mount solar array (30 panels) | $75,863 | [SF1723897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1723897/) | | Jun 11, 2025 | Solar | Installation of 12.75kW DC roof mount solar array (30 panels) | $46,544 | [E1723913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1723913/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1846642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846642/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [167-171 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--171-hyde-park-av/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $5,948 | [E1896687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896687/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [3867-3875 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3867--3875-washington-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Boiler Replacement | $16,000 | [PL1895117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895117/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [3867-3875 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3867--3875-washington-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement gas boiler | $16,000 | [G1895125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895125/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3943 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3943-washington-st/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | renovation of 3 half baths | $5,000 | [PL1884136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884136/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [11 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patten-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Replace meter socket to meters main | $6,900 | [E1871525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871525/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [7 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-patten-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | 100 amp riser, 100 amp new meter main, 100 amp main breaker MSP, 125amp bus rating WR# 27580372 | $2,200 | [E1870090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870090/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [238 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-hyde-park-av/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re roof | $19,650 | [SF1864928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864928/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [12-14 Elven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-elven-rd/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Rewire the unit 12, and bring up to code | $12,000 | [E1860683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860683/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [11 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patten-st/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS no structural | $11,937 | [SF1853262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853262/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [7 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-patten-st/) | 710 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $17,664 | [SF1851012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851012/) | | May 29, 2026 | [11 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patten-st/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS | $39,963 | [E1853263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853263/) | | May 29, 2026 | [7 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-patten-st/) | 710 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,136 | [E1851015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851015/) | | May 26, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846634/) | | May 22, 2026 | [11 Patten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patten-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Full 100A Electrical Service Replacement and main panel relocation | $2,800 | [E1852628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852628/) | | May 11, 2026 | [176-178 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176--178-hyde-park-av/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $15,655 | [SF1847019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847019/) | | May 5, 2026 | [26 Mahler Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-mahler-rd/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Boston Animal Shelter added work - replacing a mop sink on first floor | $500 | [PL1845501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845501/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [22-24 Wenham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-wenham-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | weatherization, insulation, and air sealing of unit 3- including weather stripping doors, adding door sweeps, home air sealing, attic damming, open blow insulation in attic and interior wall drill and plug insulation and a replacement vent for bath fan. | $5,688 | [SF1903293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903293/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [116 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-884705 890191) (Unit-1,Unit-2) | $20,000 | [SF1903069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903069/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1895709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895709/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1895709-Occupancy Committee.Remove the rear old deck and build a new deck in the same area with the same layout | $36,000 | [SF1895080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895080/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3815 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3815-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | installation of (60) dual data drops | $60,000 | [ELV1895329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895329/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [91 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | make repairs top decking, 1 joist, balustrades | $3,575 | [SF1887143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887143/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [22 Rodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-rodman-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and 2. | $11,000 | [SF1880898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880898/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [22-24 Wenham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-wenham-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 17 panels 7.65 kwdc | $19,261 | [E1861234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861234/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [22-24 Wenham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-wenham-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 17 panels 7.65 kwdc | $6,420 | [SF1861226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861226/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [22-24 Wenham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-wenham-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Outdoor heat pump (keenhyzhp20aa) installation 21000btu | $16,678 | [E1860333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860333/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1-3 Lesher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-lesher-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace first floor front wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. 2nd floor deck replace railing with pvc railing. Rear deck replace wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. Install chimney cover. Replace some gutters. | $7,500 | [SF1850345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850345/) | ## 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 | | 43 Walk Hill St | 960 ft E | Zoning appeal: "New construction 1 family dwelling on with two car attached garage on an existing lot…" | [BOA1896422](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-01 | | Requested | | 45 Walk Hill St | 0.19 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "New construction single family dwelling with a two car attached garage on an existing lot…" | [BOA1896425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-01 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Washington St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3904 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3904-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [3899 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3899-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [3908 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3908-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [3912 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3912-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [3915 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3915-washington-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [3927 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3927-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [3931-3933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3931--3933-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [3936 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3936-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [3870 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3870-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025 - [3867-3875 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3867--3875-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 23:56 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, 23:47 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3903-washington-st/