# Building permits at 44 Deforest St, Boston, MA Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 17, 2025: Remove & replace asphalt shingles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 17, 2025 | Roofing | Remove & replace asphalt shingles. Install Skylight. Rebuilt chimney at roof line. Minor bathroom repairs. | $39,340 | [SF1746277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1746277/) | | Jun 27, 2014 | Alteration or repair | reside house with viynl siding | $10,270 | [SF378891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF378891/) | | Jun 7, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace Toilet vanity and tub in full bath | $1,500 | [PL251221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL251221/) | | Apr 9, 2013 | Plumbing | Install drain and water pipe for one full bath. | $1,500 | [PL233749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL233749/) | | Apr 4, 2013 | Electrical | redo 2nd floor bathroom and 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [E232815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E232815/) | | Mar 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | two bathroom renovations - all fixtures to remain in the same locations. | $42,450 | [SF230702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF230702/) | ## 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 25, 2026 | [5 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-asheville-rd/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,067 | [SF1879316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879316/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/) | 200 ft SE | Alteration or repair | siding, windows and doors replacement | $20,000 | [SF1850644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850644/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 140 ft W | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [PL1858403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858403/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 140 ft W | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [G1858398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858398/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-asheville-rd/) | 170 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic and kneewall | $5,446 | [SF1855475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855475/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [145 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-sherrin-st/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | duplex receptacles, bathroom exhaust fan | $3,951 | [E1905899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905899/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [PL1895558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895558/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [G1895555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895555/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [173 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-sherrin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demoing and reinstalling 2 replacement windows upstairs and 4 replacement hopper windows in the basement. There are no changes in size to the rough openings. | $9,897 | [SF1888277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888277/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lodgehill-rd/) | 560 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roofs down to roof sheathing. Install new ice and water shield, roofing paper, drip edge metal, starter shingles, CertainTeed LandMark Pro (Moire Black) architectural shingles, re-lead chimney and hip and ridge cap shingles. | $15,388 | [SF1884327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884327/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Temporarily detach and reattach existing electrical service for siding installation. Install 4 light fixture boxes, 2 sconces, and 2 exterior outlets | $2,000 | [E1885730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885730/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | Install of a whole house generator | $2,500 | [G1877830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877830/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Grassmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grassmere-rd/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s) | $20,000 | [ALT1855183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855183/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Supply and install standby generator with trench | $7,000 | [E1875817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875817/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home | $8,000 | [PL1864721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864721/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | gas pipe single family | $3,000 | [G1864723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864723/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | rewire house | $12,000 | [E1863746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863746/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [31 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goff-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows; no structural changes | $7,212 | [SF1858151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858151/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [322 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322-west-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $13,600 | [SF1859839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859839/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 710 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof entire house and install certainteed asphalt shingles in accordance with state and locoal codes | $9,410 | [SF1827044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827044/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [355 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/355-west-st/) | 290 ft NW | Roofing | We will be stripping off old roofing down to the decking and adding on new weather tight roofing | $18,000 | [SF1848858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848858/) | | May 24, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1852500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852500/) | | May 21, 2026 | [747 Beechmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/747-beechmont-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 324sq ft deck boards and railings, install new boards and rails - no digging, no framing | $23,172 | [SF1847068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847068/) | | May 18, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 930 ft NW | Roofing | strip existing wood shingles, install 18 square of Hardie siding, new pvc trim on entire house. | $27,500 | [SF1850372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850372/) | | May 18, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with cellulose | $2,443 | [SF1836938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836938/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Building has been unoccupied for last 5 years so eversource shut off meter wiring has been checked 3 circuits now only connected to electrical panel everything else disconnected Need to get power reconnected | $300 | [E1850344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850344/) | | May 14, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel 1 Kitchen, 1 bathroom and 2 half bathrooms, replace roof, rebuild deck as per existing, install replacement windows, interior and exterior painting, | $108,000 | [SF1846754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846754/) | | May 12, 2026 | [38 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-hallron-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair siding, trim on windows and soffit. Replace rotted wood and shingles on siding. | $28,500 | [SF1843128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843128/) | | May 11, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 670 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installated on exterior of home | $57,000 | [SF1842493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842493/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Master Bedroom, Master bathroom, Main Bathroom, dinning room, kitchen, and laundry. | $20,000 | [E1905232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905232/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1 Beechmont Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-beechmont-te/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose we are also insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose an air sealing | $8,573 | [SF1902070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902070/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | adding a new bathroom, Remodeling existing bathroom and kitchen. | $9,000 | [PL1890962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890962/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $1,000 | [G1890981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890981/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [109 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-deforest-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Add 1 new full bath 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1888379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888379/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating the interior of the 1st floor. Renovating the existing bathroom and kitchen and adding an additional bathroom. | $170,000 | [SF1869983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869983/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [181 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-sherrin-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1867910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867910/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [616 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-poplar-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to 2 layers) and replace asphalt shingle roofing system. Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Repair chimney flashing as needed. | $10,320 | [SF1855559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855559/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Deforest St with permits, nearest house number first: - [32 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-deforest-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2025 - [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [65 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-deforest-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 - [73 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deforest-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [14 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-deforest-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025 - [6 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deforest-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 - [83 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-deforest-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 - [87 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-deforest-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [99 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-deforest-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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