# Building permits at 4 Holbrook Av, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 17, 2025: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (20 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. 37128.; Alt filed;alt1699761 | $4,000 | [SF1681694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1681694/) |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of a wireless low-voltage burglar alarm system | $199 | [ELV782483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV782483/) |
| Jul 24, 2013 | Electrical | Install security system | $200 | [ELV257389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV257389/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [7 Rev Robert M Costello Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-rev-robert-m-costello-pl/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. | $4,425 | [SF1887239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887239/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [815 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-gallivan-bl/) | 840 ft SE | Sign | Applicant seeks permission to replace an existing on-premise sign that is deteriorated. The replacement sign will maintain all of the same dimensions and placement to the existing sign. | $70,000 | [ALT1795385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1795385/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1880909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880909/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1880210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880210/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [37-39 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39-chickatawbut-st/) | 960 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $800 | [EFA1839097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1839097/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [25 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-minot-st/) | 420 ft SW | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1858138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858138/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [26 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-minot-st/) | 500 ft SW | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $5,207 | [SF1851866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851866/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [16 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-minot-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Pendng Occupancy Committee - ALT1837046.Attic &; Wall Insulation with blown-in cellulose. | $6,744 | [SF1833627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833627/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [50 Redfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-redfield-st/) | 790 ft NE | Fire systems | Wiring for horn strobes with NAC power supply panel inside unit 102 on first floor. | $8,100 | [EFA1849033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849033/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [6-8 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-plain-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Rewire unit 6 and unit 8 with new service upgrade, 100 amp for each unit | $22,000 | [E1906714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906714/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-minot-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install GAF lifetime shingles approximately 20sq. | $17,500 | [SF1896343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896343/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [37 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-plain-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1886399 Occupancy CommitteeDemo existing roofing, siding, and trim. Install new roof/siding underlayment and flashing tapes. Install new asphalt roofing shingles, composite lap siding, and PVC trim. Install new 5" aluminum gutters and 2"x3" aluminum downspouts. | $132,203 | [SF1882504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882504/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [42 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-chickatawbut-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement | $9,789 | [SF1885786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885786/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of stove | $1,000 | [G1861777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861777/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Remodel kitchen and upgrade service | $7,000 | [E1865288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865288/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [13-15 Bowman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-bowman-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing deck structure, like for like. No change in footprint or type. | $46,222 | [SF1856617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856617/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1860624 - Occupancy CommitteeKitchen remodel replace 2 windows | $60,000 | [SF1860545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860545/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family; | Not listed | [ALT1860624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860624/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Bloomington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bloomington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing my cabinets and repaint walls. | $22,500 | [SF1857374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857374/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Sylvester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sylvester-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures | $2,000 | [PL1861186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861186/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [21 Lawley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-lawley-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 20 U28 DH thermopane windows. | $55,000 | [SF1842757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842757/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 372 Neponset Av | 160 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work modified 7.20.2026: Erect a new 5 FOUR story…" | [BOA1886824](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 367 to 371 Neponset Av | 220 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Discontinue ancillary parking at 372 Neponset Avenue required for the Restaurant use…" | [BOA1886827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 29 Plain St | 0.23 mi W | To construct five new townhomes with nine parking spaces | [BOA1776822](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-09-18 |
| Withdrawn | May 19, 2026 | 31 Plain St | 0.23 mi W | To construct three townhomes on a property shared with another three townhome project.eplan… | [BOA1776829](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-09-18 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Holbrook Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5 Holbrook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-holbrook-av/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 15:39 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-holbrook-av/