# Building permits at 40 Amory St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $446,755 alteration or repair at 13a-21 Dimock St, permitted Jul 14.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29: Installation of 7 bollard lights that are photocell controlled. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (36 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Electrical | Installation of 7 bollard lights that are photocell controlled. outdoor rated disconnect for emergency disconnect | $4,000 | [E1878968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878968/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Site improvements include demolition of an existing wall, installation of concrete paving, permeable pavers, granite curbing, reclaimed granite seating blocks, granite stairs with handrails, drainage structures, planting beds with trees and shrubs, an irrigation system, bollard lighting and lawns. | $348,054 | [ALT1838064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838064/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95-97 Bragdon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--97-bragdon-st/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | The owner(s) intend to upgrade the decking and the railings | $20,000 | [SF1901957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901957/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [22 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chestnut-av/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Condenser replacement on the left side of the house | $1,500 | [E1894048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894048/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 20 occupants to 36. No change of Use. No work.*Legal Use and Occupancy record: Group residence Halfway house;#3008/2005 | Not listed | [ALT1875241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875241/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | For community event in parking lot: -Verify receptacles being used are GFCI protected and grounded -Verify extension cords are in tact and grounded | $600 | [ETS1887478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1887478/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [125a Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125a-amory-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Install new 500a 120/208 volt service to existing building from new pad mount transformer to new main breaker weather proof breaker on building exterior. Run new feeders and tie into existing main panel in buildig | $30,000 | [E1886261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886261/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [PL1866860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866860/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [G1866857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866857/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1785 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1785-columbus-av/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Disconnect/Reconnect Hot Water Heater | $500 | [E1833826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833826/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 730 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2 Miles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-miles-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | BACK PORCH REPAIR Remove existing wood members, frame as needed, install new composite flooring, pvc railings, install wallrailing, paint steel railing. | $16,300 | [SF1904816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904816/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. Work to be done on 3rd floor. | $5,046 | [SF1900777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900777/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1 Ernst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ernst-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | BACK PORCH RE[AIR- remove existing wood, frame as needed, install wall railing, install new composite flooring, new vinyl railing, pvc etc, paint where indicated | $18,300 | [SF1899414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899414/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [79-81 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-walnut-pk/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1894551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894551/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Install new data, internet/cable tv, intercom, access control and cctv system in new 96 unit apartment building under construction | $206,000 | [ELV1888839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888839/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Reroute of underground gas line to accommodate parking spaces | $12,112 | [G1887409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887409/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Running low voltage for the VRF system | $100,000 | [ELV1857451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857451/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Unit B4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $446,755 | [SF1867835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867835/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27a-39b Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27a--39b-dimock-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $387,742 | [SF1867834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867834/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [43-45 Priesing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--45-priesing-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing deck and construct a new two-level deck with code-compliant concrete footings, 6x6 support posts, pressure-treated wood framing, 2x10 joists, ledger board, blocking, hurricane ties, galvanized hardware, and reinforced stair framing. Includes Trex decking, railings, and PVC trim | $36,251 | [ALT1860952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860952/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [37 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-chestnut-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing tub/shower and replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work | $23,410 | [SF1862078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862078/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [37 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-chestnut-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Second floor shower pan replacement | $1,200 | [PL1864307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864307/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [34 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chestnut-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the 3rd floor. | $4,000 | [G1858679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858679/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [98-100 W Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-w-walnut-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Deck boards are being replaced while framing remains as existing. | $8,650 | [SF1858149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858149/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |

## 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 |  | 43 Marcella St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 11 Ashley St | 0.25 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Bedroom addition/extension over an existing 2-story rear portion of home" | [BOA1827453](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-12 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 35 Notre Dame St | 0.25 mi S | Zoning appeal: "New construction of a 6-unit residential multifamily building will be performed at this…" | [BOA1827322](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-11 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [125 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-amory-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [137 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-amory-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [166-168 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--168-amory-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [186 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-amory-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [192-194 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192--194-amory-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [200 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-amory-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024
- [207 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207-amory-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025
- [222-224 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222--224-amory-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [226 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-amory-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:42 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, 17:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/