# Building permits at 481 Beech St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M new building at 551-555 Beech St, permitted Sep 1.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 10, 2025: 200a service upgrade. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 930 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | Electrical | 200a service upgrade | $5,000 | [E1680921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1680921/) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Insulation Work as part of the mass save program | $2,623 | [SF1441735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1441735/) |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Plumbing | remove old oil boiler and replace with gas boiler and storage tank | $7,000 | [PL419566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL419566/) |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Plumbing | remove oil boiler and replace with gas boiler and storage tank | $7,000 | [G419563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G419563/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | [479 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-beech-st/) | 40 ft NW | Electrical | In their 2nd floor bathroom we are updating GFCI, installing new dedicated circuits with GFCI breaker, installing a bath vent fan combo, replacing recessed LED in shower, installing a lighted med cab & installing 3 switches. | $7,000 | [E1875705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875705/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [479 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-beech-st/) | 40 ft NW | Electrical | In their 2nd floor bathroom we are updating GFCI, installing new dedicated circuits with GFCI breaker, installing a bath vent fan combo, replacing recessed LED in shower & installing a lighted med cab | $7,000 | [E1847661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847661/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [471 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/471-beech-st/) | 160 ft NW | Plumbing | Add new full bathroom new kitchen sink | $7,000 | [PL1859370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859370/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [479 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-beech-st/) | 40 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom, plaster & paint, install flooring | $43,746 | [SF1843517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843517/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [479 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/479-beech-st/) | 40 ft NW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom, replace lav & toilet | $7,000 | [PL1843522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843522/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [34 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hautevale-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [PL1902797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902797/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [34 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hautevale-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1902791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902791/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [75 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cornell-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Remodel two bathrooms. Dedicated 20A for each outlet and (1) dedicated/ shared circuit for lights. Dedicated circuits for washer and dryer. | $1,200 | [E1899357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899357/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [75 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cornell-st/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $500 | [G1901182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901182/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of a new 100 AMP meter main and riser. Replace damaged SEU cable and corroded meter lugs/main breaker. Refeed service cable. Update grounding by installing a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) and bonding jumper from the ground rod directly to the service disconnect | $2,500 | [E1900361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900361/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cornell-st/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Bathroom plumbing | $3,000 | [PL1899583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899583/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [551-555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551--555-beech-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of all new electrical wiring for a new 3-family house construction Installation of a new 300-amp electrical service with 4 new electrical panels Installation of a new low voltage smoke detector system for all 3 units plus public area | $75,000 | [E1899916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899916/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [437 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437-beech-st/) | 570 ft NW | Electrical | Complete electrical renovation of a 3 family residential property. Each unit. will consist of 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1 kitchen, laundry,dining, living, basement storage. the electrical service will be upgraded from 200Amp to 300Amp | Not listed | [E1896720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896720/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [75 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cornell-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacing three windows. Cosmetic renovation of two bathrooms. | $536 | [SF1888213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888213/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [551-555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551--555-beech-st/) | 930 ft SE | New building | Construction of a new three-family residential building consisting of three townhouses Scope of work includes installation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, a total of six parking spaces (two per dwelling unit with three designated as EV-ready), and a roof equipped with a solar-ready zone.. E-pla | $1,500,000 | [ERT1675360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1675360/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [61 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-glendower-rd/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen electrical renovation to include new dedicated branch circuits for appliances, small appliance/countertop receptacles, island power, recessed LED wafer lighting, under cabinet lighting, and associated switches. | $6,800 | [E1890817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890817/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [39 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-glendower-rd/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Solar retrofit electrical work replacing the inverter with a customer-supplied combiner, installing two 20-amp 240V circuits using existing conduit, updating disconnects | $1,000 | [E1894199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894199/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [80 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-cornell-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass save Insulation and Air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $4,023 | [SF1888092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888092/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [552 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-beech-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1889997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889997/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5 Hemman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-hemman-st/) | 920 ft N | Electrical | Siding permit | $200 | [E1890043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890043/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-glendower-rd/) | 970 ft E | Solar | Removal and Reinstallation of Existing Solar Array - 12 Solar Panels | $11,500 | [SF1877130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877130/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [21 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grandview-st/) | 370 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.14 kw 15 panels with installation of 3 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $66,600 | [SF1879654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879654/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grandview-st/) | 370 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.14 kw 15 panels with installation of 3 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $66,600 | [E1879657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879657/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5 Hemman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-hemman-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | strip existing vinyl and install full coverage siding with trim an gutters | $20,400 | [SF1886036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886036/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [437 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437-beech-st/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel of 3 kitchen and baths only | $100,000 | [SF1849589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849589/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [83-85 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-cornell-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Existing bathroom renovation | $1,500 | [PL1881570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881570/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [83-85 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-cornell-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Unit#85 Master Bedroom/Master Bathroom Rewire Upgrade Existing Service 200amp to 300amp 120/240 Overhead Note: Only Upgrade Unit 85 to 200amp, Unit 83 keep 100amp | $10,000 | [E1882096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882096/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [61 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-glendower-rd/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel | $97,850 | [SF1881420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881420/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [80 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-cornell-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amp to 200amp | $5,000 | [E1875805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875805/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [21 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grandview-st/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | Service conductor refeed; Replace meter and service disconnect - New SPAN panel to be installed at site | $8,200 | [E1874885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874885/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 510 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $51,600 | [SF1871699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871699/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 510 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $51,600 | [E1871702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871702/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [39 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-glendower-rd/) | 970 ft E | Roofing | strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $12,900 | [SF1868267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868267/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [41 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-cornell-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1867635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867635/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [72 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cornell-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Install back flow oreventer | $4,000 | [PL1867065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867065/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [72 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cornell-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Convert oil boiler to gas | $4,000 | [G1867062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867062/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [25 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-grandview-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductowrkconsisting of two condensers, one air handler, and two mini split heads. | $24,413 | [SF1851929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851929/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [20 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-grandview-st/) | 260 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Double-Hung Bay Window. Like-for-Like replacement insert with no structural changes. | $19,872 | [SF1846400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846400/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [396 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-beech-st/) | 980 ft NW | Electrical | Replace existing 20 amp ev charger outlet with a hardwired 40 amp ev charger | $2,700 | [E1857197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857197/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-beech-st/) | 940 ft SE | Demolition | Raze existing structure. Demo onlydig safe #20262213483 | $30,000 | [SF1849337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849337/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [25 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-grandview-st/) | 410 ft W | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductowrkconsisting of two condensers, one air handler, and two mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A | $8,138 | [E1851933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851933/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [25 Grandview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-grandview-st/) | 410 ft W | Roofing | replace asphalt roof on home. | $10,400 | [SF1853311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853311/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [543 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/543-beech-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. | $2,620 | [SF1846410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846410/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [125 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-glendower-rd/) | 610 ft N | Electrical | Install new 200 amp service | $3,000 | [E1803694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1803694/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [97-99 Blue Ledge Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-blue-ledge-dr/) | 970 ft W | Other | Removing concrete in basement and repouring. | $37,025 | [SF1845036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845036/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [525 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-poplar-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904522/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cornell-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Replace meter box for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891393/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [523 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-poplar-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing roofing shingles & replace with new | $48,327 | [SF1901264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901264/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [10 Ethel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ethel-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Installing single zone gas boiler | $3,500 | [G1901098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901098/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [10 Ethel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ethel-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Installing back flow preventer | $3,000 | [PL1901102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901102/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [10 Ethel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ethel-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring Boiler | $1,500 | [E1901087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901087/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25-27 Glendower Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-glendower-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $200 | [G1895556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895556/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [10 Ethel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ethel-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $10,238 | [SF1894777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894777/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [9 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hautevale-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,800 | [SF1888763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888763/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [9 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hautevale-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,800 | [E1888770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888770/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [523 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-poplar-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and attic with cellulose | $11,787 | [SF1833547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833547/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [25 Rawston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-rawston-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install 14 replacement windows - no structural changes | $20,326 | [SF1872975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872975/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [50-52 Cedrus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-cedrus-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and unit 2. | $23,000 | [SF1871811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871811/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [529 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-poplar-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | remove and install 15sq asphalt roofing | $11,000 | [SF1864957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864957/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [50-52 Cedrus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-cedrus-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy for a 2 Family connected to permit # SF1871811.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER: | Not listed | [ALT1872022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872022/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [23 Cornell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-cornell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870488/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [97-99 Wellsmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-wellsmere-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Service entrance change and add a housing meter and install a sub panel and 1 outlet | $19,650 | [E1861603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861603/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 Rawston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-rawston-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Installation of 1- 13.5kw Tesla Powerwall 3 on exterior wall. | $17,050 | [SF1841894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841894/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 06:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/