# Building permits at 4 Van Brunt St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, May 22, 2025: Strip existing roof shingles and install new roof shingles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (31 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Roofing | Strip existing roof shingles and install new roof shingles | $5,600 | [SF1710548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1710548/) |
| May 20, 2025 | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 24 panels 9.72 KW DC No ESS NO Structural upgrades | $71,775 | [SF1709850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1709850/) |
| May 19, 2025 | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 24 panels 9.72 KW DC No ESS NO Structural upgrades | $71,775 | [E1709861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1709861/) |
| May 8, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage wireless burglar alarm system install | $1,200 | [ELV1715123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1715123/) |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | install 10 replacement windows - same size and location as existing - no structural changes | $10,674 | [SF987639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF987639/) |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Alteration or repair | blown cellulose attic r-49 a/s/ and door kits | $2,100 | [SF528153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF528153/) |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Electrical | new electricial service kitchen gfi outlets | $1,500 | [E288190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E288190/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/) | 110 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of 6' High vinyl fence on left, right and back of property. | $15,494 | [SF1870611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870611/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $1,500 | [E1905238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905238/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | shower install | $2,650 | [PL1903695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903695/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical contractor was tasked with install installing multiple items in a partially finished basement. Installation is as follows. 1) 7 duplex receptacles on a d.f. Breaker 2) one smoke det 3) one combo det 4) one 240v electric heat circuit 5) 60 amp subpanel | $2,775 | [E1901051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901051/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-badger-rd/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel | $75,000 | [SF1897033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897033/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [115 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-needham-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $8,367 | [SF1883381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883381/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Sub panel install and gas furnace install | $4,000 | [E1896263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896263/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | furnace | $4,500 | [G1895186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895186/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Shower renovation (plumbing, electrical, tile, no structural work) | $22,891 | [SF1881668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881668/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [920 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/920-truman-pw/) | 370 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $2,265 | [E1883285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883285/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [6 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cranmore-rd/) | 990 ft S | Solar | Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base. Solar Panels to be mounted on a pergola. | $2,415 | [ALT1790283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790283/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Minor cosmetic restoration to certain areas of first floor and basement bathroom. New home runs to be pulled for GFI's in both bathrooms off of separate tenant panels. | $3,000 | [E1875007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875007/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insurance funded replacement of flooring, walls, and damaged bathroom items due to sewage back up loss in basement. | $39,492 | [SF1865205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865205/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | replace toilet and vanity in second floor and first floor, new shower pan and valve and vanity/ toilet replacement in basement | $2,000 | [PL1874266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874266/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [PL1869215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869215/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [G1869211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869211/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Wiring a/c | $500 | [E1865376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865376/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | Rewire bathroom, add fan and bath outlet. | $900 | [E1865206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865206/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 530 ft S | Plumbing | fixtures included our toilet, lavatory faucet, shower, and kitchen located on the first floor. We will be doing rough and finish. | $5,000 | [PL1863003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863003/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation including demolition, floor and wall leveling, plumbing and electrical upgrades, drywall and cement board installation, waterproofing, tile work, painting, and installation of new fixtures, vanity, toilet, medicine cabinet, and lighting. Subject to required inspections. | $12,000 | [SF1860101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860101/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen- 1st floor Full bath- 2nd floor Remodeling | $5,500 | [PL1850967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850967/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Stove gas point | $800 | [G1850966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850966/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1015 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015-truman-pw/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Generator to Power Inflatable | $969 | [E1857067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857067/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [59 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-faraday-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | upgrade service from 200amps to 4amps and add 3 heat pumps | $16,000 | [E1850499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850499/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [27 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-badger-rd/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 double hung windows in living room and 1 on adjacent kitchen wall | $2,000 | [SF1851481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851481/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [137 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-washington-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 16 sq siding | $9,600 | [SF1850498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850498/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,652 | [SF1848708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848708/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-cranmore-rd/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic slope with cellulose | $10,112 | [SF1843339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843339/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [56 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-badger-rd/) | 840 ft S | Roofing | Replace old roof and install new one | $11,880 | [SF1829706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829706/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | remove and replace 67ft of wood with 6ft privacy fence. | $4,785 | [SF1862784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862784/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cranmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,000 | [SF1836947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836947/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [SF1841536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841536/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [E1841538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841538/) |

## 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 | 6 Cranmore Rd | 990 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base" | [BOA1821584](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [30 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [42 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [53 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 08:52 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, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-van-brunt-st/