# Building permits at 425 Harvard St, Boston, MA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Metropolitan Youth Service Center - Install new DGP. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Electrical | Metropolitan Youth Service Center - Install new DGP, CAT6 from gas meter to DGP, wire 18/4 to new DPG. Sour135x | $3,250 | [E1857132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857132/) |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Electrical | Install a new 200A 480V branch circuit from the MDP to feed a new 150KVA step down XFMR which will feed a new 400A 120/208V three phase panelboard that will power (2) new dual port level 2 EV fleet chargers and (1) new single port EV charger located at facilities parking lot/Dept of Youth Services. | $100,000 | [E1680659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1680659/) |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Electrical | Supply and install 2 pvc 2 inch underground pipes I for fiber optic and 1 for power will need Underground trench inspection | $17,800 | [E1202784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1202784/) |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Fire systems | (12) existing smoke detectors and (2) existing heat detectors to be replaced with new. | $6,984 | [EFA1001020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1001020/) |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Electrical | Install (14) Tel/Data Drops | $3,000 | [ELV997180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV997180/) |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Electrical | Demolition for wall covering, replace lighting, switches and receptacle for partial ist floor renovation of the adminitrative building | $43,778 | [E980256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E980256/) |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Fire systems | Metropolitan Youth Service Center addition of 2 duct detectors to new HVAC units | $6,000 | [EFA599755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA599755/) |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Electrical | Metropolitan Youth Service Center Install 24 light fixtures, 1 GFCI outlet, wire 2 new HVAC units | $40,000 | [E599756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E599756/) |
| Jun 6, 2016 | Electrical | Provide control interlock wiring for 2 air handler units. All work is low voltage. | $4,000 | [ELV598244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV598244/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [967 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/967-blue-hill-av/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring for beds room check all wires for Ground faults | $4,000 | [E1899213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Reinstall the toilet and add a shower in a half bathroom in the basement. | $2,000 | [PL1887472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887472/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 970 ft NE | Other | Temporary 20x20 Tents will be installed 8/19/2026. This will be removed 8/19/2026. There will be no Sidewalls on any portion of the Tents. Tents will be used as a Canopy. | $4,713 | [SF1883376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883376/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $4,713 | [E1883427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883427/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [25 Donald Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-donald-rd/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen due to water damage. | $30,000 | [SF1869746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869746/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | 88 Shandon rd replace existing boiler with new navien m#ncb-190/080hral s#6682b25z040949 | $12,000 | [G1858103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858103/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-snowden-wy/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855218/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-77 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--77-fermoy-heights-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 20 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840519/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [81-91 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--91-fermoy-heights-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 21 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840525/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Amendment to revise the structural floor framing. Replace approved engineered floor joists with engineered floor trusses to accommodate plumbing and MEP routing. Revised stamped structural drawings and truss calculations are attached. No changes to use, footprint or egress. ERT1693693 | Not listed | [A1867705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1867705/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [11-23 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--23-fermoy-heights-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 17 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840512/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [71-87 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--87-shandon-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 22 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840531/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | new plumbing for a 4-units building | $40,000 | [PL1874897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874897/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [3 Parkway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-parkway-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Replacing fence with cinder blocks, replacing border on window | $300 | [SF1859945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859945/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |

## 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 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 0.21 mi S | Zoning appeal: "New 4 Units - 3 story +…" | [BOA1828945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-17 |

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 Harvard St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [400 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [392 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/392-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [473 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [374 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-harvard-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [480 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [368 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [356 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356-harvard-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [516 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-harvard-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 03:09 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, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425-harvard-st/
