# Building permits at 42 Ocean St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 27: Single story addition containing age-in-place bathroom and laundry in the footprint of existing side yard. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 106 more permits (103 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Addition | Single story addition containing age-in-place bathroom and laundry in the footprint of existing side yard deck (Phase 1). Renovation of existing second floor bathroom (Phase 2) | $225,000 | [ALT1836785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836785/) |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing asphalt driveway with new permeable paver drivewaySame footprint | $26,000 | [SF1261474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1261474/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 57 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [44 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-alban-st/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes - 3rd floor windows | $9,355 | [SF1902529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902529/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [97 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-alban-st/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904489/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | remodeling bathroom 2nd floor | $2,200 | [E1903910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903910/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [70 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-roslin-st/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1888205-Occupancy Committee review.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-868724) | $2,000 | [SF1872254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872254/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [41 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-welles-av/) | 810 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (26) CW 450W modules and (26) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters, 11.7 kW DC. | $35,375 | [SF1901916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901916/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [41 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-welles-av/) | 810 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (26) CW 450W modules and (26) Enphase IQ8AC microinverters, 11.7 kW DC. | $35,375 | [E1901921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901921/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [70 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-roslin-st/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy for existing single family home. This is in correlation to the short form permit # SF1872254. | Not listed | [ALT1888205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888205/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [88 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-ashmont-st/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp | $2,500 | [E1896055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896055/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [47 Mellen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-mellen-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install harder planks siding aluminum trim on windows replace aluminum gutters | $25,000 | [SF1900738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900738/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 970 ft SE | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new, low voltage fire alarm system to monitor the common areas and sprinkler in this 14 unit residential property. | $28,000 | [EFA1896532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896532/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation & New closets for the bedroom. | $69,302 | [ALT1892897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1892897/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $950 | [SF1887171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887171/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [10 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashmont-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Wire a new 50amp circuit for an EV charger. GFCI protected. | $2,000 | [E1888820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888820/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [88 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-ashmont-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace the exterior Siding, Replace window trim, Repair front deck, Paint new siding, trim and decks. | $150,000 | [SF1886753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886753/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [501 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-talbot-av/) | 730 ft NE | Roofing | o record of occupancy CONFORM OCCUPANCY OF 3 FAMILY Dwelling.( Finishing an unfinished attic space) Remove roofing and replace with new framing to accommodate new living space in the attic. Install insulation and new drywall. Install new plumbing for bathroom and electrical throughout new space. | $175,000 | [ALT1769901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1769901/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-walton-st/) | 700 ft NW | Solar | 14.790 Kw dc & 12.920 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $27,879 | [SF1874208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874208/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25 Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-walton-st/) | 700 ft NW | Solar | 14.790 Kw dc & 12.920 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $27,879 | [E1874212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874212/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [49 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-burt-st/) | 800 ft SW | Demolition | Demo the existing structure at this address in its entirety. Completely remove the 2-family home and its foundation. Leave the lot ready for a new foundation.Dig Safe# 20262206971 | $50,000 | [SF1690546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1690546/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service | Not listed | [E1877513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877513/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [38 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bailey-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Wire the haft bath on the 1st floor | $1,500 | [E1875546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875546/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2 Carmela Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-carmela-ln/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 9 anderson and 5 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $19,980 | [SF1870325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870325/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation & Weatherization | $950 | [SF1862886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862886/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [57 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-burt-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1872356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872356/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [57 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-burt-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1872357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872357/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [31 Mellen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-mellen-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing back deck, replace with larger 2-story deck. | $27,000 | [ALT1672407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1672407/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [47 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-roslin-st/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove old gutters and facia board, install new composite facia, supply and install new gutters, make minor repairs to roof ledges and flashing, repair / replace siding pieces as needed, repair / replace trim on 4 windows, | $23,500 | [SF1863817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863817/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Carry out the complete electrical installation for a new building with 14 units and common areas. | $250,000 | [E1869457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869457/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [38 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bailey-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add one 1/2 bathroom between living room and bedroom including all plumbing and electrical work and new door | $5,000 | [SF1868854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868854/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [38 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bailey-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | 1/2 bathroom in 1 st floor, and 1 hand sink, tankless water heater in basement | $8,000 | [PL1869109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869109/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [38 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bailey-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | gas for boiler | $2,000 | [G1869114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869114/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Clermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-clermont-st/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | To insulate basement, attic with blown in cellulose insulation. | $4,590 | [SF1860889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860889/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace entire windows, remove and reinstall 3 exterior door, electrical service, install new heat pump, install new kitchen range hood. | $153,900 | [SF1861066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861066/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [102 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-ocean-st/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | Redo kitchen and add a bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1864290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864290/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [473 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-talbot-av/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | wire for one 8kw heat pump, service outlet for air handler, one exterior service outlet | $1,800 | [E1864026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864026/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps | $4,500 | [E1862942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862942/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [92 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-alban-st/) | 570 ft N | Plumbing | Finish Plumbing Work | $4,800 | [PL1862745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862745/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [102 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-ocean-st/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Kitchen rewire and wire new mini split system | $6,400 | [E1861833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861833/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [12 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-ashmont-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Installing Gas Furnace - 40K BTU | $1,500 | [G1837917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1837917/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [39 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-roslin-st/) | 450 ft W | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen rough / finish | $4,500 | [PL1857033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857033/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [52 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-alban-st/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | gas test (carriage house) | $650 | [G1856968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856968/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [52 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-welles-av/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing wood decking and rebuild it into a composite deck and proper code as state of Massachusetts requires. same dimensions as existing 11 foot by 16 foot | $23,100 | [SF1856762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856762/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [102 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-ocean-st/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation with new cabinets, flooring, plumbing and electrical updates, panel relocation to basement, dedicated appliance circuits, and mini-split installation. Replace windows in existing openings, repair siding, modify heating loop, and cap existing gas line. | $75,783 | [SF1853549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853549/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [113 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-ocean-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $7,412 | [SF1856449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856449/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [34 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-alban-st/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,810 | [SF1851476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851476/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [39 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-roslin-st/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $7,000 | [E1856033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856033/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [66 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-welles-av/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovations such as siding, roof, bathrooms, and kitchens, windows, and door replacements. | $25,000 | [SF1855174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855174/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1911-1913 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1911--1913-dorchester-av/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | Connect existing gas piping to new furnace. Vent new furnace. | $1,500 | [G1853102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853102/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [12 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-ashmont-st/) | 690 ft SW | Addition | Installing gas furnace and heat pumps | $1,500 | [E1837906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837906/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $5,687 | [SF1845288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845288/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [68 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-bailey-st/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tear down chimney to roofline and rebuild. Strip existing roof and replace with fiberglass shingles. Replace aluminum gutter and downspouts. rebuild bulkhead | $60,000 | [SF1852115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852115/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Clermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clermont-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Third floor shower pan replacement | $1,100 | [PL1850778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850778/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Clermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clermont-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of a single family home in existence for many years. | Not listed | [ALT1812506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812506/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [39 Roslin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-roslin-st/) | 450 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodeling kitchen and replacing 3 windows | $42,000 | [SF1846380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846380/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [4 Harley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-harley-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-58471) | $1,000 | [SF1842084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842084/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [493 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-talbot-av/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Water heater replacement | $2,500 | [PL1845993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845993/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [493 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-talbot-av/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $2,000 | [G1845990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845990/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [5 Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-argyle-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing three exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,700 | [E1844975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844975/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [108 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-welles-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1905602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905602/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | installed 6 low voltage jacks in units | $800 | [ELV1906515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906515/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Insatlled 10 hardwire 120 volt smoke detectors in dwelling | $1,200 | [EFA1906513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906513/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Total rewire and Installed 200 amp service | Not listed | [E1906512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906512/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [64 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-fuller-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 1/2 inch insilation and install siding on the front of the house entryAPPROX 8 SQ | $12,250 | [SF1902083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902083/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885325) | $14,000 | [SF1895056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895056/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [4 Atherstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-atherstone-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Water Heater in Basement | $1,700 | [G1899389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899389/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [21 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-bailey-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | wiring of 2 mini split systems, one 4 head and one 5 head | $3,000 | [E1899577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899577/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace bath fixtures | $4,200 | [PL1895381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895381/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4 Atherstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-atherstone-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Install new circuits for a kitchen, three bathrooms, and a laundry room. Install a new car charger, and upgrade existing 100 amp service to a new 200 amp service. | $28,000 | [E1894880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894880/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wiring power and lighting for laundry, bathroom, family room, gym room in the basement. Service repair and relocating. Main panel replacement and subpanel installation. Disconnect and new circuit for condenser, hot water and air handler. | $6,000 | [E1892891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892891/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | wiring bathroom 1 receptacle 1 light/fan | $3,000 | [E1891352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891352/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [73 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen sink Disposal Dishwasher Ice maker Toilet Vanity Shower | $3,000 | [PL1890539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890539/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [73 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Gas stove | $700 | [G1890543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890543/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Atherstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-atherstone-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Adding a water heater, 2 bathrooms, 1 half bath, sink, dishwasher and a laundry box. | $38,000 | [PL1886127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886127/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [64 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-fuller-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | New 200 amps service and complete rewire. | $15,000 | [E1883200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883200/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing Two-Family Dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1882920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882920/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [73 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Remodeling a Kitchen and Bathroom | $5,000 | [E1883855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883855/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [73 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Laundry on 3rd floor and bar sink on deck | $6,000 | [PL1883783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883783/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [33 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-brent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom renovation, unit 2 upper floor. Replace all tiles, bathtub, vanity and toilet. Paint bathroom throughout, including partial kitchen ceiling below. | $22,300 | [SF1882909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882909/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [661-663 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/661--663-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Grading | Advance three soil borings to 25 feet using a Geoprobe drill rig and install 2-inch PVC monitoring wells at 661-663 Washington and 6 Euclid Streets, Dorchester, MA. | $9,810 | [SF1877813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877813/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [83 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-burt-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate the basement | $3,994 | [SF1875255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875255/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation on Basement: 1 new 3/4-bathroom, 1 ejector pump, 1 laundry and 1 bar sink | $8,000 | [PL1881144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881144/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation on basement: 1 gas dryer relocation and 1 gas furnace relocation. | $2,000 | [G1881146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881146/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-fuller-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Roof replacement | $26,948 | [SF1879629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879629/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [73 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace steam heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1875757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875757/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [73 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1875762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875762/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [69 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1856728 Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-22653). | $14,000 | [SF1855745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855745/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4 Atherstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-atherstone-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior residential renovation including kitchen remodel, conversion of partial kitchen space into first-floor powder room, relocation of laundry to second floor, and conversion of existing third-floor finished space into a bathroom. No change to roofline or building footprint. | $85,000 | [SF1871937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871937/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Pull (1) new sub feeder wire for panelboard supplying power for (14) Naviance Water Heaters. Wire in the new water heaters. | $20,000 | [E1870097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870097/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate the basement, replace laundry, add a new bathroom, a gym and living room | $143,305 | [ALT1781930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1781930/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Installing three tub's, water close. st lavatory's, kitchen sink's. | $1,200 | [PL1870755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870755/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Installing three boilers, water heater,s, & stove's. | $15,000 | [G1870766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870766/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [69 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirmation of existing single family home that has been in existence for many years. This is in correlation to the short form building permit SF1855745.; | Not listed | [ALT1856728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856728/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [80-88 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--88-welles-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | kitchens baths | $65,000 | [PL1868958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868958/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas piping to 14 direct water heaters from existing gas piping | $40,000 | [G1867519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867519/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 14 direct water heaters | $60,000 | [PL1867602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867602/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [14-16 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-brent-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-27375). | $15,000 | [SF1862113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862113/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [39 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-brent-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit #2 - 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, vanity and toilet. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $2,500 | [PL1864394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864394/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [709 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Replace existing Asphalt Roofing shingles, with GAF Asphalt shingles | $25,822 | [SF1856735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856735/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $24,162 | [SF1852247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852247/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Rehab 3 family house. Install new kitchens and baths. Install new electrical and plumbing. Repair roof and rain gutters where required. Remove all existing sheetrock and install new. Insulate all walls and ceilings. Repair front and rear porches as needed. Install new flooring. tile bathrooms | $280,000 | [SF1853444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853444/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [776 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/776-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | Setting up a hexagon and 20x20, a 20x30 and (2) 30x30 tents for the ymca summer program | $21,585 | [SF1848095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848095/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [69 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Gas boiler wiring | $800 | [E1851942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851942/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [69 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | back flow | $800 | [PL1852139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852139/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [46-48 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-fuller-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Remove existing 200amps service. Replace with 600AMPS exterior 6 meter stacks, and 1 house meter with bypass. New ground rod, and water main grounding. Trench roughly 15 feet to lay conduit, and hand hole for utility company to tie into. Run new SER AL#1 to 6 units | $50,000 | [E1841621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841621/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [69 Burt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-burt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | boiler | $6,000 | [G1850158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850158/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [21 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-bailey-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service and install new electric dryer, replace stove wires | $18,500 | [E1846286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846286/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | knob And tube Removal, 1st Floor- lighting (kitchen pantry, living, dining room, 3 bedrooms) and living room receptacle knob and tube removal 2nd floor - living room light and 2 plugs, dining room light and 1 plug, bedroom 1 light and 1 plug, bedroom 2 light and 1 plug, bedroom 3 light and 1 plug. | $20,000 | [E1845086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845086/) |

## 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 |  | 2 Burt St | 540 ft S | Zoning appeal: "gut out old kitchen to make way for new bathroom & laundry area,dig out new foundation…" | [BOA1901882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-16 |
| Requested |  | 49 Burt St | 800 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Completely remove the existing 2-fam structure" | [BOA1899720](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-09 |
| Requested |  | 38 Fuller St | 0.22 mi S | To erect new 12 unit residential building, with 12 parking spaces | [BOA1887120](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-12 |
| Requested |  | 664 to 668 Washington St | 0.24 mi NW | To change occupancy from 3 Stores to 4 Barber Shop/Beauty Salon | [BOA1796423](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-06 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 26 Burt St | 670 ft S | To build a three level eight-unit apartment with eight parking spaces at the rear of the building | [BOA1749423](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-07-17 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 501 Talbot Av | 730 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1806734](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-12-16 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 31 Mellen St | 360 ft W | To remove existing back deck, replace with larger 2-story deck | [BOA1772126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-09-04 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 69 Brent St | 0.23 mi N | To renovate the basement, replace laundry, add a new bathroom, a gym and living room | [BOA1810476](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-08 |

## More on this street

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

- [57 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-ocean-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [21 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ocean-st/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025
- [67 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-ocean-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [17 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ocean-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [69 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-ocean-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [75 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ocean-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [4 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-ocean-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [102 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-ocean-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [113 Ocean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-ocean-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 12:16 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, both permits at this address and 106 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-ocean-st/
