# Building permits at 42 Linnet St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 11, 2025: Air sealing, open blow cellulose in attic. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, open blow cellulose in attic, damming, 6in dense pack cellulose in kneewall | $4,312 | [SF1714469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1714469/) |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Electrical | Wiring for detached Garage and Greenhouse | $5,000 | [E875313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E875313/) |
| Jan 17, 2017 | Solar | Installation of a 9.31 kw (27 panel) rooftop solar array. | $14,256 | [SF650369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF650369/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [295 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of Bath Fixtures | $1,500 | [PL1880858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880858/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [295 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of Kitchen Fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1875723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875723/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [295 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of Cook Stove | $700 | [G1875729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875729/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [295 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation electrical: new counter circuits, island outlets, appliance hookups, recessed and pendant lighting, undercabinet LED, disconnect/relocate circuits, AFCI updates, plus added living/dining/bath/entry lighting and switching. | $12,500 | [E1875952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875952/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [295 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-lagrange-st/) | 220 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation, we will gut to the studs and install new plumbing, electrical, insulation, window and door. New board and plaster, hardwoods, carpentry and cabinet install. New appliances installed and painting. We will remove all construction debris via dumpster. | $31,325 | [SF1871797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871797/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [348 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348-lagrange-st/) | 860 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas leak | $200 | [G1901757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901757/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $3,634 | [SF1889225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889225/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $23,398 | [SF1887799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887799/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-landseer-st/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) furnace to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1895880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895880/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $7,799 | [E1887842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887842/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Churchill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-churchill-rd/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Build a small roughly 6' x 10' deck off sunroom and remodel sunroom | $40,515 | [ALT1869176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869176/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [54 Howitt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-howitt-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 873919) | $5,000 | [SF1867840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867840/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [231 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-lagrange-st/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old fg batts, spray foam roofline, paint exposed foam, & sheathing access | $10,144 | [SF1867362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867362/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [19 Churchill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-churchill-rd/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo existing decking and skirt boards, Replacing decking boards, 1 x 4 lattice PVC AZEK, New PVC risers 5/4 x 6 Coastline Decking AZEK Historical | $10,000 | [SF1866879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866879/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [128 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-bellevue-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Application to install 10' x 12' Gorilla Elite shed behind garage. Setbacks are 6'3" from both garage and property line. Thank you. | $5,700 | [ALT1867974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867974/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [160 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-bellevue-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Install 2nd meter for irrigation. Install 3/4" watts 800m4-qt backflow device for irragation @ exterior of home. | $2,500 | [PL1870567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870567/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [231 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-lagrange-st/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps | $4,500 | [E1851102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851102/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [54 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-sturges-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r-max we are also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $13,161 | [SF1845055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845055/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $20,200 | [SF1905742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905742/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Kitchen remodel. All existing romex wire. Two circuits added. | $5,000 | [E1903019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903019/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | replace water heater | $500 | [PL1902056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902056/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | replace water heater | $500 | [G1902052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902052/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | plumbing for kitchen remodel | $1,000 | [PL1900429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900429/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | remodel kitchen including electric, plumbing, carpentry and flooring | $46,500 | [SF1897738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897738/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Install wiring to whole house renovation including new 200 amp service, HVAC, and smokes. | $24,000 | [E1896081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896081/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | [E1896617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896617/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [65r Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65r-wren-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Replace existing two car garage with larger garage with office space above.;Fire rated between garage and second floor including both entrance doors leading into the garage to be verified in the field by ward inspector.;Not to be used as an apartment.; Demolitions SF1828941eplan-- BOA decision valid | $213,200 | [ERT1587251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1587251/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [19 Brier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-brier-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $16,176 | [SF1880424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880424/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to include updated kitchen, stair location and 3rd floor layout changes and create new bathroom | $242,986 | [ALT1868525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868525/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [65 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-wren-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Demolish existing detached 2 car garage.;Dig Safe#20263212514 | $1,000 | [SF1828941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828941/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Myles Standish Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-myles-standish-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $10,878 | [SF1878541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878541/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-woodard-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-859354) | $8,000 | [SF1870032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870032/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [78 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-bellevue-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding fiberglass to bring R value to R49. | $10,757 | [SF1871356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871356/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [101 Saint Theresa Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-saint-theresa-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Prepare existing membrane for a recover system Install.5" HD cover board mechanically fastened Install 60mil EPDM to be installed fully adhered THE JOB IS LOCATED IN ROXBURY LATIN SCHOOL - 101 ST THERESA AVE - ADDRESS NOT ON PORTAL | $51,000 | [SF1869604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869604/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-wren-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866472) | $5,000 | [SF1856701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856701/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [366 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/366-lagrange-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839408 Occupancy Committee.Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,004 | [SF1838410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838410/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Tennyson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-tennyson-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | We are replacing and repairing the roof shingles | $7,800 | [SF1845724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845724/) |

## 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 | May 5, 2026 | 384 to 390 Lagrange St | 0.25 mi NW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1812434](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [39 Linnet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linnet-st/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026
- [46 Linnet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-linnet-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024
- [38 Linnet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-linnet-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [50 Linnet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-linnet-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [21 Linnet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-linnet-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 15:02 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 3 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-linnet-st/