# Building permits at 4-6 Harlem St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $37M new building at 8 Old Rd, permitted Sep 30.

Five permits on record here. The newest, May 15, 2025: First Floor: laundry, water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 122 more permits (120 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 41 Bicknell St, 910 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Plumbing | First Floor: laundry, water heater, bathroom (shower, sink and toilet, kitchen second floor: Kitchen, water heater, bathroom Third floor: bathroom and laundry Gas: First floor: water heater, furnace and kitchen stove Second floor: water heater, furnace and kitchen stove | $35,000 | [PL1720386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1720386/) |
| May 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas: First floor: water heater, furnace and kitchen stove Second floor: water heater, furnace and kitchen stove | $1,000 | [G1720388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1720388/) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Electrical | gut and remodel both units, total rewire both units move meters from basement to outside | $26,000 | [E1703061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1703061/) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Gut rehab of 2 kitchens, gut rehab of bathrooms, upgrade electrical 2 units, service HVAC systems, upgrade plumbing, new windows, repair front porches and steps, rehab back steps. repair flooring, & refinish Drywall repair & repaint. | $150,000 | [SF1690379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1690379/) |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Roofing | strip and reroof | $20,425 | [SF29475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF29475/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

122 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-fowler-st/) | 190 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair back stairs same size as existing, 8" risers and 11" threads by 36" wide, about 9 steps, all pt. Repair front stairs just replace threads and risers with composite and pvc, only 4 steps. Replace 4 sections of guard rails 36' x 40" each with pvc on front deck. | $5,200 | [SF1874441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874441/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [103-105 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-glenway-st/) | 170 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air seal and densepack cellulose in attic floor, install thermodome cover for pull down stair, install wind baffles and chutes to maintain soffit venting | $4,350 | [SF1859346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859346/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | Drainage for 4 new washers. | $8,000 | [PL1846653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846653/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | Connecting gas dryers to main gas line | $4,000 | [G1846659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846659/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 80 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27-29 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-ellington-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 27 Ellington St 2nd Floor | $3,200 | [ELV1908089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1908089/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [39 Hewins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-hewins-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Take over the job and do just the refinish work just for the standard outlets and light 1st floor unit. | $8,000 | [E1907411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907411/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [62 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-charlotte-st/) | 750 ft SW | Plumbing | Installing 4 gas meters and 4 gas ranges in the basement | $4,000 | [G1906925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906925/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 410 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [20 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-michigan-av/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904486/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | wiring for furnace and condenser | $1,150 | [E1900516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900516/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 560 ft SE | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 710 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 850 ft E | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 770 ft E | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [26 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wolcott-st/) | 950 ft N | Roofing | strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1899729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899729/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [11 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-page-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing - units 1 and 2 only. Blown in cellulose. | $6,000 | [SF1891508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891508/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Wire finish basement with bathroom: 18 recessed lights 16 outlets 1 sub panel - 100amps 3 smoke detectors 1 inside fan | $7,800 | [E1896762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896762/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-page-st/) | 260 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remove existing 137 sq ft deck, stairs and rails - install new 137sq ft deck, stairs and rails per photos and plans attached | $56,005 | [SF1894762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894762/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 770 ft S | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $3,000 | [PL1894742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894742/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [16-18 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-michigan-av/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair front porch by removing columms, flooring and railing and install new columms railings and flooring. Debri to be dispose daily by truck. | $10,000 | [SF1894374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894374/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [115 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-glenway-st/) | 270 ft S | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891577/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [69 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glenway-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $900 | [G1890243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890243/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 740 ft S | Fire systems | Installing new 24v fire alarm system for 2-family w/ ADU addition in basement. Owner has requested FQAC to be designer and installer for this fire alarm system. These plans submitted should supersede any previously supplied 24v fire alarm system plans for permit ALT1692246. Thank you.Verify by ward  | $5,800 | [A1873296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1873296/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 410 ft N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -2nd floor windows | $7,841 | [SF1883723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883723/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 580 ft N | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | Install new 208/230V electrical circuit and AC disconnect for a 1-ton ductless mini-split system. | $1,000 | [E1882854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882854/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [51 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-bicknell-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 3 | $5,179 | [SF1879885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879885/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [57 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-charlotte-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Strip and re-siding: Tando Advanced Composite Siding | $85,000 | [SF1879066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879066/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-gleason-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,914 | [SF1875979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875979/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [52 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-ellington-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans | Not listed | [ALT1878459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878459/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [16 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charlotte-st/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | Adding 6 sub water meter in basement | $3,500 | [PL1873753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873753/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical meter relocation *inside to outside* | $24,000 | [E1876037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876037/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of 2 Electric Water Heaters in basement of residence BID Permit# SF1846146 | $3,000 | [PL1868472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868472/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [38-40 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-mclellan-st/) | 640 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $76,896 | [SF1870537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870537/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Automatic Control Systems, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873221/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873216/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV system. | $3,000 | [ELV1873214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873214/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic unit #2 | $3,022 | [SF1868512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868512/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [141-143 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141--143-glenway-st/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870479/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28-30 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-michigan-av/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870477/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200A to 400A, 2 hot water tank, 2 condenser heat pump, 2 bath fan | $15,600 | [E1863645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863645/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 740 ft S | Plumbing | furnace replacement | $8,000 | [G1866957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866957/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Install vertical siding to front bays. Cover trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutters and screens. | $46,500 | [SF1865392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865392/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 500 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845528/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 440 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845522/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [65 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-mclellan-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | install 3 20amp receptacles in 3rd floor apartment bedrooms | $2,700 | [E1859664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859664/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 460 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845527/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation adding 6 bathrooms | $15,000 | [PL1862184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862184/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Two new furnaces and two new kitchen stoves | $3,500 | [G1862188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862188/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 880 ft NE | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 320 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 550 ft N | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | New (1) CAT and (1) RG6 lines per unit for new 2 family property. | $3,000 | [ELV1848625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848625/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 650 ft SW | Fire systems | All new local smoke and CO detectors in new 2 family property. | $6,000 | [EFA1848618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1848618/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 2 family property. New 400AMP service with 2 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $20,000 | [E1848610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848610/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 970 ft SW | Solar | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $20,516 | [SF1850845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850845/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [47 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-wolcott-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | demo existing porch to be rebuilt with in the same foot print | $16,000 | [SF1849513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849513/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,740 | [SF1848087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848087/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $1,476 | [E1850851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850851/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 810 ft S | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradshaw-st/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Install new receptacles and switches in bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, including one GFCI receptacle in the bathroom and 4 new breakers. | $3,100 | [E1846734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846734/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Upgrade electrical service; install mini splits, replace water tanks, replace window and door (main entry) | $102,500 | [SF1846146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846146/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Basement and wall insulation and air sealing in both units. | $11,200 | [SF1837682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837682/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Relocating inverter from interior to exterior on the same wall. | $1,000 | [E1844586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844586/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6r Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6r-gleason-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | new pluming for single family | $6,000 | [PL1905818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905818/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | $30,381 | [PL1894064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894064/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8 Old Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-old-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | This new health center building will be built across 3 parcels: 8 Old Road, 14 Ellington Street, and 16 Ellington Street (the former two are owned by the City).All three parcels will be combined and; now to be known as 8 old Rd. The health center will be three stories without a basement, approximate | $36,970,000 | [ERT1505370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1505370/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | replace electrical panel in the unit21,31 | $3,500 | [E1904804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904804/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. Remove and replace (1) toilet and (1) vanity, like for like. | $25,422 | [SF1902525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902525/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of 28 modules-roof mounted - 12.040 kw dc, 9.772 kw ac | $18,868 | [E1897544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897544/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Install 3 bathroom fans | $2,250 | [E1900311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900311/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900227/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of 28 modules, solar roof-mounted, 12.040 kW DC, 9.772 kW AC | $47,169 | [SF1890363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890363/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Old Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-old-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Combining of 1402464000 (8 Old Rd.), 1402463000 (14 Ellington St.), 1402462000 (16 Ellington St.). New address to be 8 Old Rd. | Not listed | [ALT1891821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891821/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 11 squares of existing roofing. Install new Owens Corning architectural asphalt shingles, including synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, flashing, ridge ventilation, and all required roofing accessories. Work to be completed in accordance with MA | $21,509 | [SF1894114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894114/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $8,131 | [SF1882062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882062/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $27,222 | [E1882068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882068/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-esmond-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in common area laundry room. | $300 | [G1890210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890210/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [18 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wolcott-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Scope of work: Remove existing wood decking boards on second-floor front porch and replace in-kind with composite decking material. No changes to porch framing, joists, posts, railings, footprint, or structural elements. and repair block wall in rear. No electrical work involved. | $3,000 | [SF1879774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879774/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [26 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-esmond-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | boiler wiring and sub panel | $1,750 | [E1840638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840638/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 14 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $26,100 | [SF1874738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874738/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [59 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-esmond-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Strip & reroof to fix damage | $34,909 | [SF1870127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870127/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [30-32 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-bicknell-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $63,720 | [SF1870543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870543/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $112,320 | [SF1870529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870529/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [41-43 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-esmond-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $78,408 | [SF1870526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870526/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding from home. Install 3/8" foam board insulation to the exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $38,600 | [SF1865401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865401/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [397 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Wire (1) 40k gas furnace | $800 | [E1754668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1754668/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Im running a 50amp feed for the stove in unit 3 kitchen as well dual function the kitchen circuits. In unit one and two im dual functioning the microwave, dishwasher and fridge circuits. I'm also rewiring three hot water tanks | $10,000 | [E1847787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847787/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [616-624 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616--624-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Tel/Data for an office renovation - 2nd Floor | $1,000 | [ELV1844618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844618/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [616-624 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616--624-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Install power and lighting for an office renovation - 2nd floor. | $10,000 | [E1844615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844615/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Changing 4 toilets 3 lavs 3 shower valves 3 electric hot water heaters 3 kitchen sinks 3 dishwasher just fixture swap | $9,000 | [PL1845265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845265/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas piped 2 new furance install 2 gas stoves | $3,000 | [G1845266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845266/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

## 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 | 41 Bicknell St | 910 ft S | To change the legal occupancy from four residential units to a building with five residential units anda… | [BOA1903128](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-09-22 |
| Requested |  | 99 Erie St | 580 ft N | To change the legal occupancy from a building with six residential units to a building with eight… | [BOA1905278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [8-10 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-harlem-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [24-26 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-harlem-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 15:23 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 5 permits at this address and 122 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-harlem-st/