# Building permits at 4 Newfield St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 30, 2025: Remove and replace 19 windows and 1 entry door. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 19 windows and 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,855 | [SF1703606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1703606/) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Roofing | Tear off and dispose of the existing roof. Install new architectural asphalt shingles. | $12,200 | [SF1698997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1698997/) |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Wall Insulation - 4" cellulose | $2,285 | [SF31637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF31637/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 75 ft SE | Addition | Demo existing 1-story, (6.5'x20.1') 3-season sunroom structure. Proposed construction consists of a 1-story, 12' x 22.5' wood frame structure, 2-room addition, supported on reinforced concrete pier footings. One room will be a family room, and the other room will be full bathroom. | $85,000 | [ALT1824218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824218/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 190 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [18 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-addington-rd/) | 100 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $22,439 | [SF1865240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865240/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [23 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bertson-av/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | Strip & re-roof existing shingles/roofing, replace existing ridge vent, ice/water & drip edges, chimney flashing & counter-flashing; | $15,000 | [SF1895971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895971/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 882158) | $4,000 | [SF1895055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895055/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [615 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-lagrange-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-878223) | $8,000 | [SF1894518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894518/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site id-879179) yr2 | $7,000 | [SF1893899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879179) | $7,000 | [SF1873784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873784/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chellman-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Replace/relocate existing receptacles and kitchen wiring. Install new 20A circuits and receptacles on 1st/2nd floors. Provide AFCI/GFCI protection as required. Replace basement receptacles. Remove exterior conduit/fixtures and install new exterior bulkhead fixture. | $5,000 | [E1897626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897626/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls | $2,754 | [SF1894786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894786/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [95 Grayfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-grayfield-av/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885111) | $8,000 | [SF1893900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893900/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [47 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-newfield-st/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1891063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891063/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [34 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-addington-rd/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863478/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [266 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-vermont-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install GAF Architect Type Roofing Shingles. | $13,050 | [SF1889517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889517/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [47 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-chellman-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $8,000 | [PL1875694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875694/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [711 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/711-lagrange-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | 200A service upgrade; full outlet/switch/fixture replacements; basement lighting + new AFCI circuit; new dryer, sump pump, living room and wood room lighting circuits; 2nd-floor bath fan + circuit; permit filing included. | $16,000 | [E1871160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871160/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton), Electric water heater | $1,600 | [E1867364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867364/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [PL1865267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865267/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for a kitchen and full bathroom. | $9,000 | [PL1851291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851291/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping for a new fireplace. | $1,200 | [G1851301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851301/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | rewire kitchen,bathroom add outlets,recessed lights | $12,000 | [E1850320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850320/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation for Interior and Exterior Remodel kitchen, bathroom and add new deck | $97,500 | [ALT1825897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825897/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [30 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bertson-av/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of (2) Sliding Patio Doors | $16,082 | [SF1843528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843528/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 730 ft S | Addition | Build a two story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen. | $200,000 | [ALT1788610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788610/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | replacing gas water heater | $3,000 | [G1905505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905505/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | renovation kitchen and second floor bathroom. | $5,500 | [E1906556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906556/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [42 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-bonair-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Strip roof on full home and dispose. Install new roof to full home. Dispose of all debris. | $9,600 | [SF1900181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900181/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation kitchen and bathroom. | $6,500 | [PL1901846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901846/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen replaces gas stove. | $500 | [G1901849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901849/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | 1,Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop, without change kitchen layout, without change location range and sink, mo structural change. 2,Redo existing second floor full bathroom, keep existing layout and fixture location, no structural change. unit 2 only | $68,750 | [SF1889164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889164/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom, toilet, sink and shower | $7,500 | [PL1894544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894544/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | new addition (master bedroom, Master Bathroom) relocate switch led and outlets on existent bedroom, hard wire smoke and Co detector for entire home | $8,000 | [E1889112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889112/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Full Re-Roof, Comp Shingle, No Structural Work. | $8,879 | [SF1869413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869413/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $57,106 | [SF1874811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874811/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $28,553 | [E1874817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874817/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | relocating washing machine to second floor | $6,000 | [PL1881699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881699/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [156 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas test for a locked meter | $1,000 | [G1877104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877104/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [12 Crest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-crest-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Leviton load center malfunctioned replace with new ABB load center with Generator back feeder | $5,000 | [E1872517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872517/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Wire a 10KW mini split system. | $1,200 | [E1869299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869299/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [860 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/860-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of 80k btu gas furnace | $12,000 | [G1867191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867191/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 6 Zone Mini Split System. 55k Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level in the Rear of the House, 12k Wall Mounted Unit, Living Room, Two 9k, Wall Mounted Units for Kitchen and Laundry Area in Basement, Two 6k Wall Mounted Units for 2 Offices. | $23,000 | [SF1864950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864950/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [37 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-bonair-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $12,350 | [SF1861926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [772 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772-lagrange-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install new service and relocate for Eversource to install new service drop loop for new one family house | $5,000 | [E1855650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855650/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Addition | Construct a second story primary suite addition over an existing one story attached garage of a detached, single-family dwelling. Project scope also includes a rear mudroom addition on the first floor and a partial renovation of the second floor. No basement work proposed. | $150,000 | [ALT1693559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1693559/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156 Brook Farm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-brook-farm-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | The project involves removing the current 16-foot by 14-foot front deck, as well as the existing landing and steps at the side door, and replacing them with new structures. | $13,000 | [SF1848026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848026/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 68 Addington Rd | 760 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Reno and addition to a existing single family home- new primary suite over existing living…" | [BOA1844274](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [47 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-newfield-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [68 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-newfield-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [135 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-newfield-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [140 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-newfield-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 21:34 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 3 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-newfield-st/