# Building permits at 47-49 Matchett St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M new building at 94-100 Perthshire Rd, permitted Jul 9.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 26, 2025: Replacing existing porch floorboards with similar floorboards and the wood that is removed will be used to. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 140 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacing existing porch floorboards with similar floorboards and the wood that is removed will be used to make/repair existing flower beds around the property. | $5,000 | [SF1654314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1654314/) |

## 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-perthshire-rd/) | 120 ft E | Electrical | 200 amp overhead temporary service for construction of new townhouses | $2,000 | [ETS1875474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1875474/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [94-100 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--100-perthshire-rd/) | 140 ft SE | New building | The shire development - bldg 2 of 2. Erect a new 3-story, 4 -family dwelling (townhouse). Part of muliple dwellings on one lot development. At-grade parking also included. Raze exisiting structure on a separate permit. THESE FOUR UNITS;ENTRYWAYS;TO BE 94 - 96 - 98 -100 PERTHSHIRE ROAD*(This applicat | $1,100,000 | [ERT1651774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1651774/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [90-92 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-perthshire-rd/) | 150 ft E | New building | The shire development - bldg 1 of 2. Erect a new 2-story, 2 family dwelling (duplex). Part of muliple dwellings on one lot development. At-grade parking also included. Raze exisiting structure on a separate permit. THESE TWO UNITS TO BE 90 - 92 PERTHSHIRE ROAD.*Companion erection permit application  | $600,000 | [ERT1651770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1651770/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | Add new bathroom on second floor | $5,300 | [PL1906929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906929/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [15 Atkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-atkins-st/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Inspect all existing wiring in the kitchen & bathroom due to sheetrock removal Install new wiring for kitchen appliances & bathroom receptacle outlet to bring to new NEC CODE requirements | $4,500 | [E1907554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907554/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [28 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-justin-rd/) | 450 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400 amps. Add public meter. Wire new lighting in basement. Rewire two electric water heaters and one condenser. | $14,000 | [E1904754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904754/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Atkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-atkins-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $4,800 | [PL1905651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905651/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [15 Atkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-atkins-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Pipe Burst in Second floor unit causing majore damage to Unit 1, Restoration of the home back to Pre loss condition with Code updates | $57,000 | [SF1895860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895860/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895401/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [20 Hunnewell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hunnewell-av/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of Insulation and weatherization for both units 1 and 2 | $9,500 | [SF1895010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895010/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [172-188 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--188-newton-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | This is for 184 Newton st #3 Install a lighted medicine cabinet and arc fault breaker | $500 | [E1895030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895030/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [172-188 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--188-newton-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity &; New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. Work to be done at 184 Newton St | $15,258 | [SF1888876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888876/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [44 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-champney-st/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Wire replacement AC | $1,500 | [E1887639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887639/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation of new 3/4 bathroom in 2nd floor bedroom area | $12,000 | [SF1881761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881761/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [71-73 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-perthshire-rd/) | 390 ft E | Roofing | New Shingle roof | $14,000 | [SF1875706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875706/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rear and side addition to the existing 2 family home with interior renovations to create a 5 unit multi-family apartment building. Combine the lot with adjacent lot 220327600 on Bigelow Street for new 14000 sf lot.*two family 4108/1996*ZBA review of revised of BOA hearing plans set requested 3.20.24 | $750,000 | [ALT1548438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1548438/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [41 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-champney-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Existing Front Deck Remodeling (2nd Floor) - remodel existing deck, new composite floor, new railings, new framing where rotten | $15,800 | [SF1853211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853211/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [695 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695-washington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and remove old rubber membrane and replace them with new rubber membrane | $13,000 | [SF1846046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846046/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [52 Bellamy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bellamy-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $9,152 | [SF1850153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850153/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [145 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-newton-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Cabling for a new card reader add to an existing system. | $5,000 | [ELV1846017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846017/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [36 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-champney-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | 400a service upgrade with 2x 200a meter and 1x 60a common panel. 2x bathroom wiring and 1x new kitchen | $20,000 | [E1845083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845083/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845076/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [11 Durland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-durland-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Addition | Expand the second story by adding two full dormers and on the first floor create a new door opening onto a new side yard deck, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted full construction plans will be filed. Nominal fee request filed. | $300,000 | [ALT1686664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686664/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [121 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Unit 412 Replace and relocate FPE panel - new kitchen wiring - 12 new treceesed lights | $8,000 | [E1895974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895974/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [652 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/652-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire roof. | $19,500 | [SF1891641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891641/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4-12 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--12-perthshire-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Inspect and make the electrical wiring safe in areas affected by fire and water in the main wing. Work being done at 10 Perthshire ave | $40,000 | [E1891514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891514/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Charlesview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-charlesview-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) to stabilize and protect foundation from further vertical settlement-lift attempted at customer request | $32,800 | [ALT1882873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882873/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Basement and First Floor: Adding a wall to create an additional room. Second and Third Floors: Enclosing the deck to expand the office space. Adding fire protection system into the building.;Amending ALT1679651eplan --> BFA; | Not listed | [A1828757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1828757/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Wire and install new fire alarm system. | $13,000 | [EFA1872683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1872683/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Complete rewire 4 family house. | Not listed | [E1857767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857767/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | New gas piping to the following items | $3,000 | [G1849445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849445/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | New plumbing to new house | $30,000 | [PL1849443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849443/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Rought and finish wiring of single family dwelling unit. | $40,000 | [E1859405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859405/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Install Low Voltage alarm system consisting of only burglary devices | $2,300 | [ELV1858937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | plumbing 2 full bathrooms in each unit, plumbing 1 kitchen and waher machine connector in each unit, instal 4 eletric water heathers | $48,000 | [PL1857847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857847/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | - Install all new plumbing for new remodeled 4 family. | $35,000 | [PL1848926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848926/) |

## 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 |  | 27 to 29 Perthshire Rd | 910 ft E | To erect a rear addition and change occupancy from 2 to 8 residential units with off street parking… | [BOA1904454](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |

## More on this street

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

- [46 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-matchett-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [32 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-matchett-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [17 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-matchett-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [8 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-matchett-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 11:33 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 18, 05:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-matchett-st/