# Building permits at 49 Pierce St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 4, 2025: Remove the old shingles and install new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Roofing | Remove the old shingles and install new | $31,440 | [SF1685401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1685401/) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Electrical | Remove roof top solar panels, no reinstallation. | $500 | [E1716023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1716023/) |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $9,460 | [SF1420660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1420660/) |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home's Electrical System. [Jb-0211671-00 & jb-0211672-00] | $16,600 | [SF344424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF344424/) |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Solar | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 6.75 kW-DC @ S.T.C., Grid-Tied. [Jb-0211671-00 & jb-0211672-00] | $11,600 | [E344428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E344428/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 200 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 220 ft N | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [20 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-west-st/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,275 | [SF1902534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902534/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [78 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-pierce-st/) | 360 ft N | Roofing | Replace/Repair damaged parts of shingle roof. | $3,850 | [SF1901883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901883/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Existing church to include use of current 1st floor space for a food distribution center. This involves the distribution of uncooked food and groceries to individual community members on a by weekly basis. There is no added cost involved as the facility already exist and we will be using the existin | $4,000 | [ALT1738655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738655/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [50 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-beacon-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Install Furnace | $1,000 | [G1904164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904164/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of exterior walls using fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $131,700 | [SF1891313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891313/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 830 ft N | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [27 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pleasant-st/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | replace bath room fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1859641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859641/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 750 ft NW | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 260 ft N | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Frame walls in bathroom frame half wall in utility room. Insulate walls where needed install drywall on walls. Install tile on walls in bathroom. Plaster wall in utility room and paint. Build soffit around pipe on bar install fire blocking around pipes where needed. | $22,000 | [SF1886013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886013/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and replace 37 sq asphalt shingles | $31,413 | [SF1868554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868554/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove all debris on left side flat roof and apply epdm rubber membrane in accordance to industry standard and state and local codes | $10,450 | [SF1873103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873103/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | adding Vapor barrier - 6 mil polyethylene to exposed dirt in basement insulating walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with 8" dense pack cellulose | $14,858 | [SF1868746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868746/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Install fixtures | $25,000 | [PL1871487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871487/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Partial removal of a non structural partition wall between the living room and bedroom | $15,000 | [SF1868330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868330/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | All new rough and finish plumbing in basement for 3 mop sinks, one lav, one toilet. First floor kitchen sink, toilet, and lav | $13,000 | [PL1865365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865365/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [38 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Connect one 75 kVA trailer-mounted generator to supply 2/0 5-wire 120/240 volts to power distribution equipment that will supply power to sponsor stations and inflatables. | $1,500 | [ETS1862668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862668/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [34 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler Replacement | $9,000 | [G1859801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859801/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | $1,000 | [PL1845924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845924/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement water heater only | $2,600 | [G1845917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845917/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 14, 2026 | 2 to 20 Fairmount Av | 810 ft W | To add takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done | [BOA1721164](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-05-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [42-44 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-pierce-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024
- [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/): newest permit Jun 28, 2026
- [29 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pierce-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025
- [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [78 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [83 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [7 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-pierce-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 20:32 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-pierce-st/