# Building permits at 49 Hooker St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $958,000 new building at 17 Bradbury St, permitted Oct 1.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2024: Replace gas water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 490 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,400 | [PL1677218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1677218/) |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Alteration or repair | To repair and retrofit masonry wall. Job includes installation of brackets replacing damaged brick. | $23,750 | [SF171348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF171348/) |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing porch due to wear and tear | $10,000 | [SF42567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF42567/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 75 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 75 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher,  | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 490 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | add back flo device for boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901967/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | gas pipe new boiler | $5,000 | [G1901968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901968/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 550 ft W | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 490 ft SW | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 540 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 600 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 600 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 810 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 520 ft SW | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 0.21 mi W | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [15-17 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-wadsworth-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Correcting violation of existing living space in the basement. application for legalize Additional living space in basement for unit 1 | $10,000 | [ALT1832648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832648/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wadsworth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $16,142 | [SF1806130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806130/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 10:08 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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