# Building permits at 48 Spencer St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M alteration or repair at 147 Harvard St, permitted Oct 8.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2025: Strip all roofing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 96 more permits (94 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Roofing | Strip all roofing. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install Owens Corning Architect type roofing shingles. Replace existing front porch and stairs with pressure treated framing, decking boards and stairs. | $41,500 | [SF1785738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785738/) |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Insulation of second floor attic and walls using blown cellulose. | $7,289 | [SF854490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF854490/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [567 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-park-st/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 567 Park St Apt 2 | $1,200 | [ELV1867520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867520/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 120 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 53 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [94 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-harvard-st/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | tel/data | $400 | [ELV1808177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1808177/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [94 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-harvard-st/) | 590 ft NW | Fire systems | smoke detector local 120v | $100 | [EFA1808178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1808178/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [84 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-harvard-st/) | 610 ft N | Electrical | complete wiring for power and lighting of 9 units | $40,000 | [E1909136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909136/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo cabinets, bathroom and damaged ceiling. Renovate kitchen, Bathrooms, and bedroom closets repair wood flooring and paint. | $50,000 | [SF1902497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902497/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [606 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606-park-st/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing doors and replace with 2 new doors. No structral work | $4,607 | [SF1901104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901104/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 3 Finish Only - 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 dishwasher on second floor. | $300 | [PL1905797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905797/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade the existing service 100amp 120/240v to 200amp 120/240v, wiring new kitchen standard appliances and countertop receptacles by code, Adding new bathroom on 3rd floor by code, new laundry electric washer and dryer on 3rd floor and install 2 6' feet electric baseboard heat on 3 floor bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1905893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905893/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Add new meter for fire pump supply, pipe on exterior of building, entering at fire pump location. Add non fuse disconnect. Wire controller, flow, pressure switch and pump. | $3,500 | [E1905660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905660/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 530 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of sink in school breakroom. | $600 | [PL1904288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904288/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 840 ft N | Roofing | demo/replace 12 squares of asphalt shingles demo/replace 2 square of ruber roof | $11,500 | [SF1903831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903831/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-wheatland-av/) | 840 ft S | Roofing | roof replace | $20,000 | [SF1903183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903183/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | New full bathroom, 1 laundry, renovation of the kitchen | $6,000 | [PL1902226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902226/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing the gas stove | $500 | [G1902227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902227/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3 Herbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-herbert-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 20 windows, same sizes and locations as the originals. Specs attached. Remove and replace rear flat roofing section only with all new EPDM rubber roofing (1.5sq). | $19,041 | [SF1897333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897333/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 550 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a new wet fire Sprinkler system | $30,000 | [ALT1826752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826752/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [23 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bradlee-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Kneewall, Attic | $17,180 | [SF1894128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894128/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [590 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-park-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tear down rear platforms and staircases. Rear build to same specs. Stamped engineers drawing submitted. | $65,000 | [SF1896172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896172/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [41 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-standish-st/) | 770 ft W | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $15,000 | [SF1893934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893934/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $15,290 | [SF1890016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890016/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 370 ft NE | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT1622752, change of engineer of record to Jason Kahan, due to previous engineer Kevin M. King going out of business. | $8,000 | [A1882850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882850/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 730 ft W | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 370 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $6,000 | [EFA1882259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882259/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 730 ft W | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 730 ft W | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 730 ft W | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Roofing | replace roofing on house and garage, replace deck boards and railings as needed on front entry | $20,000 | [SF1878258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878258/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing three tubs, one show stall, four toilets, four lavs 4 kitchen sinks, 4 water heaters, 4 tankless. I'm ford laundry rooms | $25,000 | [PL1875581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875581/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-athelwold-st/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $9,606 | [SF1868538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868538/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 370 ft NE | Fire systems | Installed fourteen 120 volt smoke detectors in units | $2,500 | [EFA1865733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | wire four apartments | $42,000 | [E1865732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865732/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bradlee-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | repair Garage in driveway as needed correct;V833973 | $5,000 | [SF1870301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870301/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 730 ft W | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1854915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854915/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-athelwold-st/) | 490 ft NE | Electrical | Combining 3 panels into 2 | $2,000 | [E1857469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857469/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [516 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-park-st/) | 750 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone heat pump system in unit 514 | $31,507 | [SF1823080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823080/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Labor and materials to install lally column. Lally will be 3.5" diameter, steel lined and concrete filled set on 24"x24"x12" footing. | $1,900 | [SF1854912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854912/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 840 ft NE | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom remodeling | $6,000 | [PL1853224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853224/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 720 ft N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in new building iaw 780 cmr 10th edition to include fire alarm initiating and notification devices | $3,500 | [EFA1849489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849489/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | third floor bathroom renovation light, outlet and exhaust fan | $850 | [E1851972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851972/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-school-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of bathroom on second floor.Tile on wall ( One partition wall only ) Tile on floor. Note Remainig partition walls will be done by others in a separate building permit application | $3,500 | [SF1840944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840944/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Third Floor Bathroom Renovation | $27,900 | [SF1848644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848644/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 530 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of school sign lighting. | $19,100 | [E1849590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849590/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wheatland-av/) | 970 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing flat roofing system and install new TPO roofing system including underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, intake ventilation, and related roofing accessories. | $32,990 | [SF1847173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847173/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [129 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-whitfield-st/) | 610 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1845097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845097/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board to the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install black gutters and downspouts. | $28,600 | [SF1842736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842736/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [7 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-browning-av/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Proposed three family | $800,000 | [ERT1784432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1784432/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [86-88 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-bernard-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-891845) (Unit -88) | $9,000 | [SF1906985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906985/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [147 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces. | $1,640,000 | [FND1830039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1830039/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | New service 200 amp to 400 amp and rewire whole house | $15,000 | [E1906681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906681/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | we are going to be insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $19,603 | [SF1897668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897668/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install 2 bathroom fans | $2,500 | [E1902430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902430/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $55,941 | [SF1899374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899374/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS | $39,159 | [E1899377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899377/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900885/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1900903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900903/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Installation of a new common building fire alarm system due to the major renovation of the property per building permit ALT1794372. | $16,450 | [EFA1899518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899518/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Main panel replacement and replace meter and service disconnect | $4,400 | [E1899379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899379/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with public meter. UA 28821744 | $8,000 | [E1895509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895509/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [135-135b Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--135b-spencer-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Permit to restore power to public meter turned off | $1,200 | [E1897449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897449/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elmont-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Roofing | New shingle roof strip off old roof, new pvc railings, new vinyl replacement window and window trim and new exterior door replacement. | $42,300 | [SF1894192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894192/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Changing a 3 family to a 4 family. Updating framing to include 4 family as per plan. Updating windows and doors updating plumbing adding fire protection updating hvac units and carpentry on the floors including gutters painting. | $757,000 | [ALT1794372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1794372/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Remove existing roof overhang, balconies, fire escapes, and concrete slab balconies. Infill beam pockets, repair masonry, construct a new EPDM roof edge, and replace the ground-floor landing and stairs in accordance with project drawings. | $772,871 | [ALT1862276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862276/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200 Amp to 400 Amp. Upgrade range from gas to electric and add 2 heat pumps | $18,000 | [E1875520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875520/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Piping in 3 heating boilers, an indirect water heater and a mixing valve | $12,500 | [PL1873174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873174/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Piping in 3 gas-fired boilers | $7,500 | [G1873171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873171/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $18,872 | [SF1872012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872012/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Remodel 3 bathroom and kitchen | $12,000 | [PL1870492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870492/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas pipe stove furnace and dryer | $3,000 | [G1870499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870499/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | First floor : two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Second floor. three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room wire. | $4,000 | [E1853802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853802/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,064 | [SF1863031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863031/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [407 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,083 | [SF1859696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859696/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Dunlap St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dunlap-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | rubber roof job remove the old rubber roof check for any rotten wood if there is a little bit replace it but if it is a lot let the homeowner know install new insulation foam install new drip edge on the entire house install new rubber roof | $14,000 | [SF1858433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858433/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings, and replacing it if necessary. | $12,500 | [SF1859116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859116/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [144-144b Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--144b-harvard-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1856923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856923/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, ductwork repair, heat pump install, window & door install, bulkhead install, range & hood install, bath vents. gutter & downspouts install, removal of vents and pipes. | $108,550 | [SF1847716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847716/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 2 family house, Service change 200amp | $2,500 | [E1849053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849053/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [15 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-algonquin-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Creation Iron Design will repair all fire escape egresses per code by replacing rotted steel, securing railings, repairing a steel column, removing loose paint, repainting, and providing a 5-year Fire Escape Certificate with ISD Boston filing. | $5,425 | [SF1849717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849717/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [45 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-bernard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To demo and rebuild 3 decker porch leaving original roof | $54,995 | [SF1848927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848927/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-bernard-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 10 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $20,711 | [SF1843191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843191/) |

## 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 |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 980 ft NW | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 97 Millet St | 840 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Two-story mudroom and bedroom addition at rear/side of the existing residence" | [BOA1847298](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-08 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 147 Harvard St | 0.24 mi W | Zoning appeal: "At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces" | [BOA1811687](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-13 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 16 Nightingale St | 0.25 mi W | To change a 3 family to a 4 family | [BOA1824677](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-03 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 34 Athelwold St | 440 ft W | Zoning appeal: "New 6-Unit Residential Development with 3 On-Grade Parking Spaces" | [BOA1810310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/): newest permit May 25, 2026
- [45 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-spencer-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [35 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-spencer-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [16 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-spencer-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [15 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-spencer-st/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025
- [84 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-spencer-st/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025
- [132-134 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-spencer-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025
- [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 19:01 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 16, 14:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 96 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-spencer-st/