# Building permits at 40 Dimock St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 2895-2933 Washington St, permitted Jul 14.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 10, 2025: Dig 7 test pits to look at soil conditions. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grading | Dig 7 test pits to look at soil conditions. | $8,625 | [SF1692020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1692020/) |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Electrical | To furnish and install a temporary feed to a construction trailer. | $1,000 | [ETS631793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS631793/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/) | 140 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 210 ft W | 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/) | 210 ft W | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [G1866857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866857/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2 Miles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-miles-st/) | 740 ft W | 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 29, 2026 | [95-97 Bragdon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--97-bragdon-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | The owner(s) intend to upgrade the decking and the railings | $20,000 | [SF1901957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901957/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 370 ft E | 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 10, 2026 | [1 Ernst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ernst-st/) | 630 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [79-81 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-walnut-pk/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1894551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894551/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1891 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1891-columbus-av/) | 730 ft SW | Other | I am seeking a use of Premise permit to allow me to obtain a Motor Vehicle dealer license to enable me to purchase and sell used vehicles. The structure is already built, there will be no construction on the site. I purchased the building with 4 lifts, no additional structure is needed. | Not listed | [U491676114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491676114/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 690 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Piping in an indirect water heater and 2 heating boilers | $7,500 | [PL1872927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872927/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Piping gas to 2 heating boilers | $5,000 | [G1872922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872922/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [56-86 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--86-codman-pk/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A11 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 | $860,808 | [SF1867881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867881/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [57-79 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--79-codman-pk/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A10 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 | $674,354 | [SF1867877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2884-2894 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2884--2894-washington-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A7 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 | $384,525 | [SF1867870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867870/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2896-2906 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2896--2906-washington-st/) | 580 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit A6 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 | $375,112 | [SF1867866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867866/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2926 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2926-washington-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A5 Maintaince shop 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 | $103,117 | [SF1867856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867856/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2908-2924 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2908--2924-washington-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A4 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 | $400,502 | [SF1867844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867844/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2928-2946 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2928--2946-washington-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A3 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 | $379,882 | [SF1867841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2948-2962 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2948--2962-washington-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A2 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 | $459,123 | [SF1867838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867838/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29-57 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--57-cobden-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A1 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 | $756,783 | [SF1867836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 310 ft NE | 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 | [2895-2933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2895--2933-washington-st/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit B1 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 | $1,046,134 | [SF1867833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867833/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1785 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1785-columbus-av/) | 520 ft NW | Electrical | Disconnect/Reconnect Hot Water Heater | $500 | [E1833826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833826/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [40 W Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-w-walnut-pk/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1844829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844829/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [30 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-walnut-pk/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | In Unit 5, 6, 10 - fish in local smoke/co detector, and local smoke detector in bedroom. | $2,650 | [EFA1903994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903994/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-walnut-pk/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | In Unit 9 - fish in local smoke/co detector, and local smoke detector in bedroom. | $675 | [EFA1903990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903990/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [42 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Washer/Dryer Circuit Installation | $1,300 | [E1895019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895019/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | rewire house to code upgrade electrical service to 200amps | $40,000 | [E1888236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888236/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [125a Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125a-amory-st/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen first floor, pipe newbar sink first floor, pipe new washing machine connection second floor | $10,000 | [PL1881858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881858/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westminster-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Finish electrical installation of the service equipment and pull the secondary feeders in, terminate and complete the finish wiring devices and installed owner supplied lighting fixtures. This project was originally permitted under Scott MacLeod/S MacLeod Electric E1672464 issued 11/26/2024. | Not listed | [E1877194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877194/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [24 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westminster-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Finishing low voltage cable and data line terminations from previous permit elv1683468 scott macleod/ S macleod electric | Not listed | [ELV1877202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877202/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Running low voltage for the VRF system | $100,000 | [ELV1857451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857451/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Unit A8 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 | $292,122 | [SF1867872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867872/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [166-168 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166--168-amory-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $12,000 | [G1869179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869179/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel and one Laundry. | $6,500 | [PL1867341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867341/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Re-wire one full kitchen, re-wire second floor bathroom and relocated laundry receptacles (washer and dryer) | $5,800 | [E1865310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865310/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | House Remodel Plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1855662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855662/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | New gas main pipe serving 2 furnaces | $5,000 | [G1855664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855664/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Deck boards are being replaced while framing remains as existing. | $8,650 | [SF1858149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858149/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | removal of existing vinyl siding and replacing with similar vinyl siding. aluminum coil to b installed | $10,000 | [SF1857662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857662/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | ALT1837028 pending Occupancy.renovation of interior of house to include, new kitchen cabinets, all 3 baths, hardwood floor throughout, all doors to be replaced and trim, window casing trim to be replaced. existing layout to remain with minor changes. all new window replacement to existing openings. | $150,000 | [SF1832767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1832767/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family house | Not listed | [ALT1837028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837028/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [17 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cobden-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,948 | [SF1847236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847236/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [42 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | ;Change of Occupancy from 1-f to 2-f dwelling. No new construction or structural work proposed.; No ESS or lift. | $50,000 | [ALT1836084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836084/) |

## More on this street

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

- [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [1-11 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--11-dimock-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025

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Map, both permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dimock-st/