# Building permits at 4 Toucan Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $636,000 project at 26 Heron St, permitted Jul 29.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 18: Plumbing for new home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (34 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 29 Willet St, 710 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1846555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846555/) |
| May 18, 2026 | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Electrical | Rough and finish wiring for new house. Install new 200 amp underground service. | $20,000 | [E1482130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1482130/) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | New building | Take part of parcel 2968-000 and create this new lot of 25660 s.q.f.t. On this new "lot - 8" erect new construction single family dwelling as per attached plans. | $365,000 | [ERT917570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT917570/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1881352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new house | $10,000 | [G1881351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881351/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $12,000 | [PL1867859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867859/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $8,000 | [G1867900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867900/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 95 ft W | Plumbing | gas for new home | $8,000 | [G1860559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860559/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 95 ft W | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. * Demolition and disposal of existing finishes as needed. * Install new flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures as specified. * Install and finish drywall/blueboard where needed. * Painting of walls and ceilings where applicable. | $29,000 | [SF1900385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900385/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo and removal of wet, and damaged materials from fire | $70,609 | [SF1900329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900329/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. | $37,500 | [ALT1873743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873743/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Retest gas after fire. Disconnect ranges and cap gas in (8) apartments which sustained fire damage. Restore gas service to remaining apartments, and domestic water heating boilers | $3,000 | [G1895954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895954/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Evaluation of Fire Damage in 6 effected units. Need inspector to do walkthrough to determine next step. Power to building is currently cut off. | $800 | [E1890371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890371/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1889152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889152/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $22,223 | [SF1880052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880052/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 High View Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-view-av/) | 340 ft S | Addition | Build new addition on the second floor to accommodate three bedrooms and two bathrooms, install new siding, windows and roofing. Update electrical and plumbing. | $215,000 | [ALT1866862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866862/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [26 Heron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-heron-st/) | 830 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of code compliant plumbing from underground, rough to finish for a total of 32 units | $636,000 | [PL1872625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872625/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 4 harvey replacement windows and 1 harvey patio door. energy star, inserts only with no structural work ( IN UNIT 309 ) | $16,375 | [SF1866965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866965/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $14,960 | [SF1860353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860353/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Unit #201 Repiping to the kitchen sink installation water supply for ice maker | $2,977 | [PL1873537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873537/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 201 Gas stove | $440 | [G1873540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873540/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Attic: 1 bath w double sink and 1 bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1861584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861584/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Recess panel into closet; replace hall fixture; install 5 recessed lights, remove center fixture; add 3 LED under-cabinet lights; remake disposal wiring + add outlet; replace outlets incl. fridge + stove; add AFCI breakers; thermostat replacement | $2,500 | [E1871171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871171/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Wiring mini kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and condenser | $6,000 | [E1860492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860492/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rotten wood around the basement Remove and replace existing broken basement windows Repair stair steps currently in hazardous condition Replace and secure both entry doors to the basement Cement coating throughout the basement floor General basement cleaning of debris | $5,000 | [SF1864706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864706/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/) | 810 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house and garage (31 sq) | $25,000 | [SF1858867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858867/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [26 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-stearns-rd/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof over car port and supply and install new.060 EPDM rubber roof system | $15,500 | [SF1857857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857857/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1855983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855983/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 710 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1855461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855461/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 710 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1855458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855458/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler | $10,000 | [PL1821747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821747/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler 150Kbtu heating | $10,000 | [G1821750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821750/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | To remove the existing generator and to install a new genrator instead. | $5,400 | [E1898003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1898003/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas line to generator | $1,500 | [G1894627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894627/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [26 Woodley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-woodley-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Run power to pre built sunroom attached to rear of house. Install outlets, lights and a ceiling fan. Run wires for switches | $2,000 | [E1862911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862911/) |

## 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 | 29 Willet St | 710 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "The proposal is for new construction of a single-family residence with a Gross Floor Area…" | [BOA1895560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Toucan Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toucan-rd/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 07:17 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/