# Building permits at 44 Forest St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $325,000 alteration or repair at 81 Mount Pleasant Av, permitted Aug 4.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 6, 2025: Installing on double sided ground sign at 44-46 Forest St Roxbury at the corner. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 65 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Sign | Installing on double sided ground sign at 44-46 Forest St Roxbury at the corner. Non Illuminated | $9,460 | [ALT1640388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1640388/) |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Plumbing | Replacement of existing 15-ton side discharge rooftop unit located on ground next to church. | $1,000 | [G1298709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1298709/) |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Electrical | Replacement of existing 15-ton side discharge rooftop unit located on ground next to church | $1,000 | [ELV1298762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1298762/) |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Roofing | Scrape the old roof, install a new one. work to be done at 44-46 | $12,000 | [SF1013165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1013165/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [70-74 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--74-adams-st/) | 210 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875430/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [21-23 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-forest-st/) | 240 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | The contractor will remodel the two front decks of the house, the front stair case, including the railings, and repair any framing that needs to be repaired. | $10,500 | [SF1855283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855283/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-greenville-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885267, 885263) ( Unit -1,Unit - 3) | $7,000 | [SF1894524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894524/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas test | $500 | [G1895895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895895/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [49 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-winthrop-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing lighting in building. Customer is providing the fixtures for national Grid rebate, | $8,000 | [E1901198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901198/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Plumbing | Installing one kitchen sink, disposal, dish washer, on floor. second floor two one lav. & water closet. | $4,000 | [PL1900458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900458/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Plumbing | Installinga gas stove on floor one. | $500 | [G1900462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900462/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Water damage repair & interior renovation: drywall, painting, flooring, & kitchen remodel, insulation. No structural or exterior changes. | $132,498 | [SF1891549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891549/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Fire systems | changing the original PE who stamped the Tier1 fire alarm to FA installer contractor. | $100 | [A1887823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1887823/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath renovation | $3,000 | [PL1888097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888097/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 480 ft SW | Electrical | electrical panel work (clean up) to get power to units turned back on by Eversourse. | $400 | [E1882498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882498/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [265-289 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265--289-dudley-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation at attics | $20,640 | [SF1875439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875439/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [169-173 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--173-eustis-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875398/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [163-167 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163--167-eustis-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875397/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [288-298a Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--298a-dudley-st/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attics | $16,805 | [SF1875446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875446/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [159-161 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159--161-eustis-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875393/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Fire systems | New construction. Fire alarm installation Hard wire battery back up | $4,000 | [EFA1865762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865762/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damage and interior repairs and remodeling. Paint, windows repair, floors refinishing, insulation, drywall | $325,000 | [SF1875722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875722/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator and devices for a new system in a 3-family townhouse style residential building. Wires to be run by others | $6,700 | [EFA1877533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877533/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-winthrop-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Replacing DAS and installing weather station for data collection. | $27,630 | [E1865460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865460/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | New construction. Wiring of 3 units. Gas stoves. | $18,000 | [E1865073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865073/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [213 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213-eustis-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing bathroom fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1863370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863370/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | - replacing outlet receptacles and light switches on water damaged rooms: first floor kitchen and bedrooms upstairs - ?replacing ceiling lights on water damaged rooms - no rewire - ?breakers update by code | $2,000 | [E1861367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861367/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [53 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-forest-st/) | 310 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 2 meters 200 amps to 4 meters 350 amps | $4,000 | [E1860999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860999/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [60 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-forest-st/) | 310 ft SE | Electrical | I am adding a new 40A circuit for an induction range | $1,400 | [E1859092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859092/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reconstruction and finish renovations including replacement of drywall/plaster, flooring, trim, cabinetry; painting, finish work; and minor plumbing and electrical reconnects associated with reconstruction. No structural modifications or changes to layout, occupancy, or use. | $52,000 | [SF1852156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852156/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 3 Tankless water heater, 3 furnaces and gas line | $63,000 | [G1846873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846873/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [92 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-mount-pleasant-av/) | 420 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 Gal Indirect onto existing Rinnai Gas Boiler | $3,500 | [PL1845028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845028/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [58-60h Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60h-dearborn-st/) | 790 ft NW | Electrical | replace a junction box and the 400 amps disconnect | $3,000 | [E1851870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851870/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing plumbing systems for this 3 duplexes house | $49,500 | [PL1843896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843896/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moreland-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,217 | [SF1904068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904068/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [84 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-moreland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2 kitchens and baths | $50,000 | [SF1903452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903452/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Plumbing for fixture replacements for 2nd floor bath remodel | $3,000 | [PL1903824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903824/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [26 Montrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-montrose-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 12.3 KW and 30 modules. No ESS installation. | $26,174 | [E1902526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902526/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing tub with a 60"x32" Bestbath Systems Fiberglass shower. Replace toilet with new toilet. | $17,530 | [SF1896904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896904/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [6 Cleveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cleveland-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of electrical disconnect switches for mini-split system | $1,300 | [E1900086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900086/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-moreland-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT691795. Installation of new low voltage Fire Alarm System with cellular radio for central station monitoring. | $10,000 | [A1882319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882319/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [11 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-greenville-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1860941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860941/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [121-123 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121--123-zeigler-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875424/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [115-117 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-zeigler-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air seal at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875416/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air seal at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875412/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [97-99 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-zeigler-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown Cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875400/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14-16 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-winslow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attics | $3,160 | [SF1875391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875391/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8-10 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winslow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875385/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [103-105 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-zeigler-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add Blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875410/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [212-238 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--238-dudley-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing and Attic Blown insulation | $2,235 | [SF1875336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875336/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of 50 Gallon Hybrid Water Heater | $3,000 | [PL1872779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872779/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | 2 Outdoor Unit & 8 Indoor unit minisplit installations and installation of two disconnect switches. | $3,000 | [E1872776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872776/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100A to 200A | $8,000 | [E1853135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853135/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18D | $300 | [PL1868876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868876/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18C | $300 | [PL1868873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868873/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install backflow preventer to boiler for Unit 16B | $300 | [PL1868871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868871/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install blackflow preventer for boiler in Unit 16A | $300 | [PL1868867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868867/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18D | $3,000 | [G1868878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18C | $3,000 | [G1868875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868875/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install boiler | $3,000 | [G1868872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868872/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install boiler for Unit 16A | $3,000 | [G1868868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868868/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | install front doorbell wiring and family room wiring for phone and cable in four town houses | $1,200 | [ELV1860187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860187/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | install main feed wiring to the fire alarm panel for 4 town houses | $1,000 | [EFA1860184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860184/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [39 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install two new Harvey Tribute energy-efficient double-hung windows in the basement to replace previously existing windows. Correct framing, as needed. Window specs: SunGain PLUS, Double Glazed, Double Low-E 180 RS, Argon Filled, E.Star Zone: North, U-Factor = 0.26, SHGC = 0.46 | $2,000 | [SF1842814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842814/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [39 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Take down and rebuild staircase. Reuse as many materials as possible. Replace damaged treads, risers, and balusters. | $15,000 | [SF1829770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829770/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [20 Magazine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-magazine-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $10,000 | [SF1852887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852887/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [47 Kemble St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-kemble-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Amendment to Permit #ALT1761256. Continuation of repairs from fire event 5/13/25. Addition of the new Elevated Electric and Sorting Rooms. New: (1)Smoke, (3)Pulls, (3)Horn/Strobes. Existing: (8)Monitor Modules for new sprinkler system, reprogramming as necessary. | $8,700 | [A1845404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1845404/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-moreland-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | TPO Roof System //. - TPO Roof System 7 DORMERS //. - FULL Shingle Roofing Replacement // Carpentry \| PVC Fascia Board Replacement // Carpentry \| Windows Trims Replacement - 5 Windows | $46,556 | [SF1849057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849057/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [18 Magazine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-magazine-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization and air sealing with the mass save program. No structural changes. | $734 | [SF1844671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844671/) |

## More on this street

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

- [41 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-forest-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [40 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-forest-st/): newest permit May 27, 2025
- [51 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-forest-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [53 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-forest-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [54 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-forest-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [58 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-forest-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [60 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-forest-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [61 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-forest-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [66 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-forest-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [21-23 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-forest-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026

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Map, all 4 permits at this address and 65 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-forest-st/