# Building permits at 4 Gene St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M project at 568-574 Columbia Rd, permitted Jun 5.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: Upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps and add public meter. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps and add public meter | $4,000 | [E1774935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1774935/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/) | 140 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing old porch floors and step with vinyl. same measurements | $750 | [SF1907151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907151/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 160 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding extra unit to existing permit 2 baths, kitchen, laundry and water heater | $8,000 | [PL1864732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864732/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 160 ft NW | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 700 ft E | Roofing | Strip and Reroof in Specified Locations, Remove and Replace Trim in Specified Locations | $15,019 | [SF1900056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900056/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade, Heat Pump wiring, gas water heater, Wall Heater wiring, and Baseboard Heater wiring | $8,150 | [E1897478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897478/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | 200A service upgrade, heat pump condenser wiring (2.5 Ton), gas water heater wiring. | $1,000 | [E1881120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881120/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [683 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-columbia-rd/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and new paint windows | $10,000 | [SF1889904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889904/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm the occupancy of existing three family dwelling unit as it's been in existence for a longtime as shown in an approved plan; and tax has been paying as a three family. | Not listed | [ALT1855024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855024/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [679-681 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--681-columbia-rd/) | 930 ft E | Fire systems | All equipment has been approved in the previous ALT954844. The equipment is operational and the electrical inspector has approved everything.Fire alarm approved only (TN). | $545,000 | [A1882395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882395/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 400 ft S | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | Install cellular dialer for central station monitoring Install sprinkler modules to connect sprinkler to existing fire alarm system Install exterior strobe light. Wire and install exterior sprinkler bell. Test system | $5,000 | [EFA1870662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870662/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Fixing Bathroom, Sinks, and Kitchen Sinks | $35,000 | [PL1868151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868151/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 350 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Install new circuit for Radon Gas system, provided by others. New 30A 3 phase circuit from interior panelboard in EMT conduit, approx. 100' to exterior service switch | $3,000 | [E1863081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863081/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 360 ft SW | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 360 ft SW | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (15.840 kw) *cost upgraded from $2,500 to $73,972.80* | $5,000 | [E1849731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849731/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 unit house. Please refer to permit #SF1849712; | Not listed | [ALT1857049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857049/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Electrical Permit is being done for the work done by previous permits. | $12,000 | [E1858081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858081/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 350 ft SE | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 350 ft SE | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for both units Bathrooms kitchens, Laundry and Water heater | $8,500 | [PL1858664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858664/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 350 ft SE | Roofing | Install new roof, windows, hvac, plumbing systems. Renovated bathrooms and kitchens. Insall new vinyl siding Demolish front porch, install new front porch. | $125,000 | [SF1850908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850908/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-monadnock-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Remove main service power t box from inside house and install Hand Hole splice box outside inground extend to new 400 amp meter main and 2 panels. Provide future conduit if possible upgrade from utility is needed. | $6,000 | [E1849882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849882/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers | $8,000 | [SF1906522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906522/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [554-562 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/554--562-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Demolition | Hand removal of a small brick structure covering a 2000-gallon aboveground storage tank outside - approximately 12'L x 5'5" H x 5' D | $5,727 | [SF1872808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872808/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [564-566 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564--566-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Install individual, non-illuminating, gold colored PVC flush to the wall. | $2,200 | [ALT1869818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869818/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | 200 amp service installation and new wiring install. | $22,500 | [E1890059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890059/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 square siding and put new siding on. | $1,000 | [SF1870741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870741/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Nonquit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-nonquit-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new doors with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed. dispose od old door.Quantity-(2) | $7,198 | [SF1863165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863165/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Retrofit installation of refrigeration electrical controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also adding electric defrost to the unit. | $7,500 | [E1862277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862277/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 2 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860553/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 1 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860546/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,403 | [SF1855916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855916/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Sumner Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sumner-pk/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1859173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859173/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [568-574 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/568--574-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | New construction plumbing for 6-story / 48-unit mixed-use residential over ground-floor retail. | $1,650,000 | [PL1858007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858007/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | We are replacing (3) Rooftop HVAC units supplied by the customers energy company. This is a gas disconnect re-connect with electrical by another vendor. | $3,264 | [G1844844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844844/) |

## 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 |  | 670 Columbia Rd | 740 ft E | To change the occupancy from 1 family to 2 family and Build a rear stairs from the first floor to the second… | [BOA1901128](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Requested |  | 776 to 778 Dudley St | 810 ft S | To add an extension to the existing kitchen and a deck | [BOA1882461](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-04 |
| Requested |  | 725 to 747 Dudley St | 780 ft SW | To change occupancy to include Nail/beauty salon | [BOA1822001](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-18 |
| Requested |  | 6 Groom St | 160 ft NW | To change the occupancy from a 3 family with ADU to a 5 family to include front… | [BOA1747340](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-11 |

## More on this street

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

- [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [12 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-gene-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 16:33 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-gene-st/