# Building permits at 44 Penfield St, Boston, MA

19-21 Fresno St: demolition permitted Aug 25, a new building Aug 26.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 12, 2025: Vinyl siding strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate install Grip Rite vapor barrier Install New. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 96 more permits (94 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 900 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Vinyl siding strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate install Grip Rite vapor barrier Install New Grayne PCV siding install new gutters and downspouts | $35,000 | [SF1756390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1756390/) |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Plumbing | water heater | $500 | [PL1575886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1575886/) |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Plumbing | water heater | $1,000 | [G1575876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1575876/) |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle existing asphalt roof. | $18,515 | [SF1404047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1404047/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 110 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 washing machine connection. | $1,000 | [PL1848961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848961/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 110 ft N | Electrical | Laundry wiring | $2,500 | [E1849997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849997/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 170 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new gas piping connection and associated components for a 3rd floor fireplace installation, including all necessary fittings, shutoff valve, pressure testing, and code-compliant connections. | $1,400 | [G1846757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846757/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 170 ft NE | Electrical | Rewiring Attic, Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry Room. | $6,500 | [E1837508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837508/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 110 ft N | Alteration or repair | Updates to existing 3 season porch including new wall cladding, flooring, book shelves, lighting. New laundry room build out in existing walk in closet. Remove and replace tile in 2nd floor shower | $66,750 | [SF1841974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841974/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 51 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [125 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-durnell-av/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | -Removal and replacement of existing HVAC system with Air Source heat pump system. -Renovation of the following rooms.... Kitchen, Mudroom, 2nd floor bathroom / hallway. | $377,200 | [SF1904946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904946/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [60 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-birch-st/) | 740 ft E | Roofing | Strip off and re roof | $15,600 | [SF1907077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907077/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [101-103 Albano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-albano-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885221) (Unit Helen Javier) | $10,000 | [SF1901701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901701/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [85 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-belgrade-av/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 4300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $132,701 | [SF1901673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901673/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [63-65 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-cohasset-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows and 1 entry door, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $7,313 | [SF1899650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899650/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | 2 Family new construction service overhead 400 amps | $50,000 | [E1903038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903038/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 420 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $63,507 | [SF1899029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899029/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 420 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $44,455 | [E1899030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899030/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulation and air sealing in the three units | $13,749 | [SF1896874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896874/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14-18 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--18-robert-st/) | 770 ft NE | Roofing | Exterior waterproofing and restoration including localized topping slab removal/replacement, traffic coatings, concrete curbs at existing columns, damaged wall sheathing replacement, flashing, sealants, and related repairs. No structural alterations or change of use. | $538,977 | [SF1896004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896004/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [18-20 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-fresno-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Dedicated Stove Circuit | $1,285 | [E1902561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902561/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [72 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-walworth-st/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of electric heat pump water heater | $500 | [PL1902031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902031/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler and Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $2,500 | [PL1888082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888082/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler in the Basement | $2,500 | [G1888101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888101/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $750 | [PL1897307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897307/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site - Replace meter and service disconnect | $8,200 | [E1896337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896337/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install new stairs from attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [ALT1871040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871040/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-cohasset-st/) | 850 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | 5 zone ductless system, 5 heads, 2 condensers | $30,000 | [SF1888783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888783/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 900 ft SW | New building | Raze existing single-family dwelling on parcel. In its place, erect two-story, two-family duplex dwelling, with three beds per unit and two total parking spaces. | $950,000 | [ERT1725133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1725133/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 900 ft SW | Demolition | Raze existing houseDig Safe#20263307062 | $35,000 | [SF1879953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879953/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | New 3 family | $56,000 | [E1890162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890162/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $850 | [E1889781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889781/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 380 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls, Unit #1 | $4,341 | [SF1880019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880019/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 380 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Attic, Kneewall, Unit #2 | $9,091 | [SF1880026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880026/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Havey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havey-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and baths | $40,000 | [SF1873946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873946/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and trims (james hardie siding) install new facia, siding and gutters | $132,800 | [SF1875780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875780/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [140 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-belgrade-av/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of weatherization/air sealing | $6,224 | [SF1869414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869414/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, weather strip & sweep for doors, blown in cellulose for attic floor, attic slope, & exterior walls, seal transition, fiberglass & rigid for knee wall slope, & roof vent | $14,601 | [SF1869940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869940/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $2,247 | [SF1870179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870179/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $22,244 | [SF1868109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868109/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [17 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-metcalf-st/) | 460 ft W | Electrical | Install 200 amp service with 30 main panel and 30 circuit sub panel. Wire 2 a/c heat systems. 3 plugs living room,3 plugs dinning room. | $16,500 | [E1873731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873731/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [57 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-belgrade-av/) | 630 ft NE | Demolition | Raze and remove the existing building at 57 Belgrade ave to prep for future developmentDig Safe#20262804964 | $25,000 | [SF1869928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869928/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [55 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-belgrade-av/) | 630 ft NE | Demolition | Raze and remove the existing building at 55 Belgrade Av to prep for future developmentDig Safe#20262804964 | $30,000 | [SF1869921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869921/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Hayes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-hayes-rd/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | 200-amp service upgrade | $9,681 | [E1867515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867515/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [93 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-birch-st/) | 470 ft SE | Solar | Install A/C enphase solar system on roof. | $15,000 | [E1864626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864626/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $7,415 | [E1868133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868133/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [30 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-amherst-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Replacing service conductors at 100amp on 2 panelboards | $1,200 | [E1864672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864672/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [42 S Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-s-fairview-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $19,231 | [SF1859797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859797/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [136 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-belgrade-av/) | 620 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and ext walls with blown in insulation | $10,630 | [SF1863224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863224/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [42 S Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-s-fairview-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1859803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859803/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 700 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gal natural gas, power vented water heater. | $4,200 | [G1857187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857187/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 700 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gallon power vented, natural gas tank. | $4,200 | [PL1857190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857190/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $16,000 | [SF1846557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846557/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 500 ft S | Roofing | Roof Shingles Replacement | $16,000 | [SF1850196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850196/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [82 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-birch-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Service work required at site to pass final solar inspection - A disco intercepting the underground and grounds and neutrals separated along with a 4 wire ran from the meter main to panel is needed and a disco/reconnect with the grid with it being underground. Advise neutral wire | $1,500 | [E1852935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852935/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 740 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of Addressable fire alarm system, in new construction, multi unit structure ERT1721082 | $24,000 | [A1814603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814603/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 740 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of sprinkler system in new construction multi family ERT1721082 | $38,400 | [A1814223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814223/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove partition walls and build new interior stairs from 3rd floor attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [SF1850398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850398/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [120 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-roslindale-av/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and a Thermadome attic stairs cover. | $8,119 | [SF1844867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844867/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [141 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-birch-st/) | 740 ft S | Roofing | • Strip roof • Install new flashing where needed • Install Lifetime 30 year asphalt shingles • Install ridge vent and cap • Install new lead around chimney | $7,000 | [SF1806536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806536/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [67 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-robert-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | combo and smoke detectors, whole home surge protector | $5,797 | [E1845810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845810/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-newburg-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Retest 1st & 2nd floor | $1,700 | [G1907924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907924/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing for 4 bathrooms kitchen and laundry | $25,000 | [PL1905715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905715/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | gas piping for two furnaces a stove and water heater | $6,000 | [G1905716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905716/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-orange-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Deck Remodeling replace wood deck and wood railings to composite deck and vinyl railings. | $32,800 | [SF1901140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901140/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [85 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-robert-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Rough and finsh of nail salon | $3,800 | [E1901006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901006/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [855 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Replace meter sockets for apartments 1 and 2, install AMI meters for Eversource AMI project | $4,000 | [E1894673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894673/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Apartment 1: Wire in front bedroom addition. Apartment 2: Wire in front vestibule addition, relocate plug in 2nd floor bedroom, living room and relocate plug in 3rd floor bedroom. Basement: Rewire lights and plugs and rewire laundry area | $4,800 | [E1894104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894104/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath remodel | $5,000 | [PL1880093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880093/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas stove install | $500 | [G1880096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880096/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel 2nd Fl Bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [E1882619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882619/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-walworth-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,336 | [E1886301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886301/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4295-4297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4295--4297-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $24,300 | [SF1879078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879078/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [818-820 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/818--820-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Decking replacement at rear entrance landing and steps | $9,884 | [SF1882875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882875/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [17 Kittredge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-kittredge-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1880194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880194/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [17 Kittredge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-kittredge-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $850 | [G1880188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880188/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [10-18a Corinth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18a-corinth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $4,820 | [EFA1878421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1878421/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Install new circuits to 2nd floor kitchen and sitting room off the kitchen Install wiring for new appliances, lights, switches and outlets Install wiring for an induction stove Install wiring for a sub-panel at the basement for new circuits | $14,000 | [E1877048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877048/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4 Hillock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-hillock-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install one 18000 btu floor mount outdoor unit with two 9000 btu floor mount, and one 36000 btu central air outdoor unit with one 36000 btu central air heat pump. | $2,500 | [E1875538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875538/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $3,500 | [E1872891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872891/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4391 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4391-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | furnace | $3,500 | [G1871255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871255/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | kitchen remodel with laundry | $4,650 | [PL1872954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872954/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [85 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-robert-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to include nail salon to existing occupancy. Renovation of existing single office space for the new Use of a nail salon. [ePlans] | $77,500 | [ALT1806237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [869-871 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/869--871-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install of 2 panels that belong to 2nd and 3rd floor. | $4,550 | [E1859123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859123/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | To hook up new kitchen sink. To install new dishwasher. | $4,000 | [PL1865634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865634/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | old work renovations/additions of 2 existing bathrooms | $6,300 | [E1852071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852071/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [831 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $16,800 | [SF1858926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858926/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel: to include demo, rough carpentry, wiring, plasteirng, plumbing, finish carpentry, LVP Flooring, tile backsplash new cabinets and countertop | $75,716 | [SF1859677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859677/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Partialy renovation of the existing Basement. Adding half Bathroom. Insulating exterior walls in renovated areas. New floors. Installing mini-split system. Work related on the permit SF1860500 | $48,125 | [ALT1861060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861060/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4346 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4346-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Front stair renovations;correct;V912722 | $2,500 | [SF1862322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862322/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Adding full bath in basement, adding 1/2 bath on 1st floor, relocate main drain from above ground to underground. | $11,000 | [PL1859643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859643/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Relocate gas lines from inside the house and connect them to the gas meters that will now be outside the house | $1,000 | [G1859646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859646/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing Bathroom on 2nd floor. Renovation of the existing Kitchen. Installing new Bay window.; New mini-split system on all floors. | $200,000 | [SF1860500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860500/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchens, bathrooms, 1st floor ceilings, 2nd floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck & replace with new, same size. Bring plumbing & electric up to code. Install new windows. Board & plaster. Paint exterior & interior. | $320,000 | [SF1851497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851497/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [807 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/807-south-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 15 Old PVC windows and replace them with PVC double hung windows. Put on new trim outside. Replace bulkhead. Paint 2 rooms upstairs. Replace beck boards on front porch. Sand 2 rooms upstairs and put on sealer. Total price with labor and materials. Remove all trash. | $29,750 | [SF1856472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856472/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade existing 100A underground service to 200A | $7,500 | [E1858311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858311/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [100 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-walworth-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic floor with 8" and 12" cellulose | $4,243 | [SF1855044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855044/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing kitchen. No structural work. New cabinets, flooring and some appliances. | $129,000 | [SF1850861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850861/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4344 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4344-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair a porch small repair, same size no structural changes | $1,200 | [SF1853413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853413/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $5,299 | [SF1843084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843084/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | 3 combination smoke/carbon 10 year lithium sealed. 6 smoke only 10 year lithium sealed. Furnish and install 2 smoke/carbon lithium sealed. New wiring locations, interconnect to existing smoke wiring. | $2,000 | [EFA1842152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842152/) |

## 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | 86 Walworth St | 930 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposed addition and change of use from existing 2.5 story two family residence to 6 unit…" | [BOA1787126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-09 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 18 Hayes Rd | 970 ft S | Zoning appeal: "This is for the addition of three dormers in an existing non-habitable attic creating space…" | [BOA1825484](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-05 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 34 to 36 Cohasset St | 980 ft E | To extend the existing deck out 6 feet x13 long | [BOA1855587](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |

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 Penfield St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [56 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-penfield-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [69 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-penfield-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 23:51 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 96 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-penfield-st/