# Building permits at 49 Hecla 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 19: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Electrical | Mini Split Wiring (3.917 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1819390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1819390/) |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Solar | Install solar electric panels on roof of existing house. To be interconnected with home electrical system. 9.945kW @ 39 panels JB-0215125-00 | $8,000 | [SF576232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF576232/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 390 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/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 970 ft 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 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 390 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/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of Insulation/weatherization | $2,430 | [SF1895012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895012/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 970 ft 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 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 800 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/) | 370 ft E | 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/) | 370 ft E | 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/) | 850 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 590 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/) | 370 ft E | 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/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 910 ft 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 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/) | 590 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/) | 710 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/) | 580 ft NW | 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/) | 510 ft E | 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/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 260 ft NW | 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/) | 380 ft NW | 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/) | 260 ft NW | 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/) | 1,000 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/) | 450 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), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Existing Kitchen Remodeling Add New in suite laundry | $49,950 | [SF1902871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [19 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.23 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 18, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Install wiring for a 24v fire alarm system due to renovations on a three family. | $6,000 | [EFA1902183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902183/) |
| 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Installing new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system panel, communicator, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors and notification devices for existing 3-family that undergoing restoration due to previous water/fire damage. Wires to be run by other contractor. | $8,800 | [EFA1880066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880066/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.24 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 10, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Adding whip power for 7 new ADO (automatic door openers). 2nd Floor Kitchen 2 doors, Vestibule pool inner and outer doors. Fitness door, Amenity space door and 1st floor Library door. | $32,000 | [E1871079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871079/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [155 Homes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-homes-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $9,936 | [SF1856457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856457/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | extend / adding new power supply [booster] And 4 new addressable initiating devices To an existing FACP | $12,000 | [EFA1853025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853025/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renovations. | $4,000 | [E1846755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846755/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $3,000 | [EFA1843338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843338/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Change all panels 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. Rewire entire third floor to code. 1st, 2nd floor n basement partial rewire due to water damage. Relocate service outside reseal meters. | $20,000 | [E1843337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843337/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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 |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 830 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 | 0.22 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 | 0.23 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 | 280 ft NE | 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 Hecla St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [19 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hecla-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 20:25 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, 17:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/