# Building permits at 3989 Washington St, Boston, MA 13 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that. Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7: Reconnect gas to the water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 4012 Washington St, 410 ft south. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1846642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846642/) | | May 26, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846634/) | | Feb 4, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace 1 steam boiler. | Not listed | [PL13538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL13538/) | | Feb 4, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | Not listed | [G13539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G13539/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 39 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 220 ft W | 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/) | 220 ft W | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 920 ft S | Fire systems | New fire alarm system for a mult familty unit. | $18,000 | [E1907744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907744/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [173 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-brookway-rd/) | 560 ft S | Roofing | Right side house Roof repair, asphalt shingle Material. and Front porch roof Repairs with rubber. | $10,000 | [SF1907269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907269/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradeen-st/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Add laundry, full bathroom and bar sink to 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1896326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896326/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [601 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/601-south-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service 100-200A. & car charger | $6,000 | [E1905048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905048/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler, 1 electric heater pump, 1 wet bar, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bathtub, and 1 washing machine connection. | $7,000 | [PL1900833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900833/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler. | $1,000 | [G1900837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900837/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | drywall basement and add one bathroom in the basement common area. | $2,000 | [SF1897263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897263/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bradeen-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Replace line side jaw for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890695/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [15 Whipple Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-whipple-av/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1888004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888004/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3943 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3943-washington-st/) | 500 ft NE | Plumbing | renovation of 3 half baths | $5,000 | [PL1884136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884136/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [4058 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4058-washington-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | replacement of existing rear porch.same foot print size | $30,000 | [SF1873767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873767/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1. Basement Egress Door & Exterior Stairwell 2. Egress Windows and regular window (2 Units) 3. Basement Bathroom Remodel 4. New First Floor Half Bathroom 5. Main Water Line Relocation 6. Mechanical System Options – High Efficiency Boiler + Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater | $56,278 | [SF1869660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869660/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4046-4048 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4046--4048-washington-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Various interior renovations: seal off cased opening between office and dining room, add door between office and hallway, add door between master bedroom and master closet/bathroom, miscellaneous plaster repairs, paint as needed. | $11,070 | [SF1864148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864148/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [12-14 Elven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-elven-rd/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Rewire the unit 12, and bring up to code | $12,000 | [E1860683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860683/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1-3 Lesher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-lesher-st/) | 270 ft 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/) | | May 18, 2026 | [617 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/617-south-st/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $2,000 | [PL1849976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849976/) | | May 15, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 530 ft SW | Roofing | North Side Roof Replacement, Skylights, Ventilation & Exterior Improvements | $19,689 | [SF1841423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841423/) | | May 14, 2026 | [50 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bradeen-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Installation of a non-voice fire alarm system for a 3-unit apartment building. | $8,000 | [EFA1849782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849782/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-blanvon-rd/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck boards and replace with new decking material. Replace any damaged non structural components as needed. Install new fasteners and ensure proper spacing and drainage. | $15,000 | [SF1845324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845324/) | | May 5, 2026 | [26 Mahler Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-mahler-rd/) | 510 ft N | 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), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [6 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-carlford-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair/rebuild front porch system, replace rubber roof system | $75,393 | [SF1902820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902820/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-granfield-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | The project involves the modification and renovation of the attic to accommodate a new two bedroom unit and to extend the stair currently terminating at the 2nd floor. | $150,000 | [ALT1703016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703016/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900825/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [8-10 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-carlford-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms. | $1,200 | [E1900824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900824/) | | Sep 13, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,169 | [SF1899402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899402/) | | Sep 13, 2026 | [8-10 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-carlford-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,245 | [SF1899395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899395/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [6 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-blanvon-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM rubber roof | $4,000 | [SF1889125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889125/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [57 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-fawndale-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Owner occupied two family adding ADU in basement see attached | $155,040 | [ALT1808162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808162/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [311 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of a new Fire Alarm Control Panel | $8,000 | [EFA1877109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877109/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a replacement ductless minisplit system, one outdoor condenser and one indoor unit | $12,600 | [SF1855652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855652/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [238 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | strip and re roof | $19,650 | [SF1864928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864928/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [70-70a Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--70a-fawndale-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | combi boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1845257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845257/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [327 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/327-hyde-park-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement - full roof | $21,999 | [SF1859539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859539/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement ductless heat pump system | $1,500 | [E1855654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855654/) | | May 13, 2026 | [38 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-granfield-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | 200A main panel upgrade | $4,400 | [E1848765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848765/) | | May 6, 2026 | [38 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-granfield-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845674/) | | May 1, 2026 | [634 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/634-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovation of a 2-1/2 bath one kitchen and laundry. | $25,000 | [PL1840360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1840360/) | ## 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 | 4012 Washington St | 410 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Vertical and rear addition on existing 6-family residential building adding 7 additional…" | [BOA1871370](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2026-07-10 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Washington St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3992-3996 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3992--3996-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 - [4014 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4014-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [3943 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3943-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [4040 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4040-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [3936 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3936-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [4046-4048 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4046--4048-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [3931-3933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3931--3933-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [3927 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3927-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [4054 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4054-washington-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [4058 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4058-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 21:02 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 10, 15:17 UTC. Map, all 4 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/