# Building permits at 47 Lyon St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.9M alteration or repair at 19 Parish St, permitted May 19.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 2, 2025: Service upgrade and public meter addition. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 0.25 mi southeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Electrical | Service upgrade and public meter addition. | $8,000 | [E1716369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1716369/) |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Cellulose Blown-In, Air Sealing & Weather Stripping | $3,611 | [SF177912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF177912/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 160 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 300 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $7,225 | [SF1899092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899092/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 300 ft SW | Electrical | Replace (3) Bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $3,817 | [E1899298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899298/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Juliette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-juliette-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of Insulation/weatherization | $2,430 | [SF1895012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895012/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 910 ft NE | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft NE | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 690 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Power for chair lift, conduit for access control and exit signs, bathroom sink faucet sensors. | $68,000 | [E1880613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880613/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft NE | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft NE | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [41 Percival St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-percival-st/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade existing service from 100A to 200A move meters outside and add a public meter | $7,400 | [E1867682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867682/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of reno/fitout (no gas fixtures) | $9,255 | [G1861914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861914/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [115 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-adams-st/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | plumbing for 9 units | $100,000 | [PL1864716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864716/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-parish-st/) | 730 ft N | Other | Erect 50x100 tent on 6/26/26, removal on 6/29/26. | $5,985 | [SF1859764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859764/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Fox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-fox-st/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Emergency service repair. wind knocked riser off the dwelling onto the sidewalk. I repaired the service and repowered up the dwelling. The utility line will need to be replaced/reworked the point of attachment was moved slightly. | $1,500 | [E1856171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856171/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [33 Percival St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-percival-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | sidding repair | $3,500 | [SF1856036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856036/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in third floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace bathroom window; new one to be tempered. Inpection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,896 | [SF1848006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848006/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-parish-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation of Fuel Island and Associated Site Work. Demolition of existing structure under SF1835575eplan; | $1,907,000 | [ALT1813378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813378/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 410 ft N | Plumbing | Convert third floor bathtub to new shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1848012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848012/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fox-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Update Kitchen and Bathroom. Re plaster all walls and ceiling, replace all interior Wood doors and trim, Refinish hardwood Flooring, Refinish, Front hallway As stairs & flooring, Update cabinets In Kitchen, Tile bathroom Floor. | $140,000 | [SF1846125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846125/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [18-20 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-bentham-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 18 Bentham Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1906004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906004/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [49 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Existing Kitchen Remodeling Add New in suite laundry | $49,950 | [SF1902871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902871/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10-12 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Attic + basement insulation and air sealing. | $8,000 | [SF1900333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900333/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [19 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Electrical panel upgrade, installation of two 30 amps circuits for mini split system | $2,000 | [E1903637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903637/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom renovation Repipe water and drain lines for toilet, sink and shower. Install shower valve with body sprays, shower head and hand held | $5,000 | [PL1901588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901588/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Potosi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-potosi-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | 200 Amp service upgrade | $6,000 | [E1900911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900911/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, remove tub and install a walk-in shower, new fixtures and accessories, new finishes | $58,500 | [SF1877706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877706/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [65 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-draper-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $5,590 | [SF1873783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873783/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [105 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-draper-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition and debris removal of the existing three-level porches, followed by localized foundation repairs to support a new structure. The contractor will construct a new first-floor porch with a protective rubber roof, install new composite decking and stairs, and set up 6x6 pressure-trea | $21,000 | [SF1872857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872857/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [155 Homes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-homes-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installing Mitsubishi 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Mitsubishi 6K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and (3) Mitsubishi 9K BTU Indoor Wall Units. | $26,500 | [SF1868421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868421/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [155 Homes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-homes-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | installing 2 mini splits | $2,000 | [E1868431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868431/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [85 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-draper-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 3rd floor unit interior. bathroom and kitchen tiling drywall and paint. dining & living new flooring, painting drywall plaster and trim Exterior -damaged rotted trim and and wood shingles. | $25,900 | [SF1868244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868244/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [244-250 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--250-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT944720 to change occupancy from 98 units to 84 units. New construction of a 5 story building. Revisions from the previous permit include reducing easternmost building footprint, reconfiguration of interior layouts, removing south garage parking, removing ground floor retail, adjusting el | Not listed | [ALT1742531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1742531/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [117 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-draper-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $9,936 | [SF1856457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856457/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renovations. | $4,000 | [E1846755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846755/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | remodel 2 bathrooms and a kitchen | $10,000 | [PL1846716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846716/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replace oven | $1,000 | [G1846719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846719/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 0.25 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 930 ft NE | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 0.21 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 420 ft N | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

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 Lyon St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [41 Lyon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-lyon-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [26 Lyon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lyon-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [25 Lyon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-lyon-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [18 Lyon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-lyon-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 21:07 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-lyon-st/