# Building permits at 436 Harvard St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 0.22 mi south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Electrical | Wire 2 new boilers to existing circuit | $2,800 | [E1061326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1061326/) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace waterheater at 436 Harvard Street | $2,500 | [PL806510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL806510/) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in 436 Harvard Street | $2,500 | [G806509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G806509/) |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Blown-in Cellulose in Attic | $13,782 | [SF402596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF402596/) |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Plumbing | hwh replacement | $2,500 | [G10415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G10415/) |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Plumbing | hwh replacement | $2,500 | [PL10429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL10429/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 460 ft NW | 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 | [967 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/967-blue-hill-av/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for beds room check all wires for Ground faults | $4,000 | [E1899213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899213/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 500 ft NW | 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 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 460 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 980 ft SW | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [25 Donald Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-donald-rd/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen due to water damage. | $30,000 | [SF1869746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869746/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 320 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 250 ft SE | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-snowden-wy/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855218/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2-6 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 420 ft E | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 480 ft E | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 630 ft SE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 520 ft S | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 0.22 mi S | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 0.21 mi SE | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 516 Harvard St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 540 ft NE | 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:

- [425 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [400 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [473 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [392 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/392-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [480 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [374 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-harvard-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [368 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [516 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-harvard-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [356 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356-harvard-st/): newest permit May 19, 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 19:40 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/