# Building permits at 490 Washington St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 3, 2025: Install interconnected smoke/CO detectors on each landing of front and rear stairwells and one in the basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 75 Oakland St, 0.21 mi northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Electrical | Install interconnected smoke/CO detectors on each landing of front and rear stairwells and one in the basement. All devices to be fed from public panel using ½" EMT surface-mounted wiring. | $4,660 | [E1782559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1782559/) |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior work including layout change and adding 3 half bathrooms; Install Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System.; Demo existing; deck and rebuild according to plan - this work is in addition to interior work permitted under SF767580 | $52,000 | [ALT772783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT772783/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Fire systems | Add new horn strobes, Smoke detecgtors, Mpnitor module for ansul system, Pull Station and test existing duct detector. all tied into an existing Fire panel 2nd floor unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. This is to replace electric permit E1843321 | $12,000 | [EFA1905587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905587/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 980 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rogers-park-av/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879175/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [71 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-foster-st/) | 960 ft E | Roofing | strip and reroof | $21,000 | [SF1878997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878997/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 370 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [20 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakland-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1866997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866997/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Fire systems | Back line voltage 120 Volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864014/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Fire systems | Front unit wire line voltage 120 volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864009/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and kitchen renovations | $40,000 | [SF1848901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848901/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Reconfigurer bath and kitchen wiring. Change sub panel | $6,500 | [E1845529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845529/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 430 ft E | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [65 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rogers-park-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler | $2,500 | [PL1906484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [65 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rogers-park-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler | $5,000 | [G1906483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906483/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas forced hot water boiler with a Fan In A Can for intake air. | $2,100 | [G1905338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905338/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler. | $16,000 | [PL1905341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905341/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Glenmont Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenmont-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Attic, basement sills, and wall insulation | $15,908 | [SF1903799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903799/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-oakland-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | We will be stripping all existing roofing materials down to the decking, repairing what needs to be repaired, then installing a new weather tight roofing system | $38,990 | [SF1897548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897548/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 S Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-s-hobart-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Replace 8 squares of existing roofing with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Remove up to 2 layers, install new underlayment, ice & water protection, drip edge, ridge vent and 1 box vent. Install 1 square of Cedar Impressions vinyl siding and roof cement around chimney. | $9,710 | [SF1895701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895701/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Basement kitchen renovation | $950 | [PL1881755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881755/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Install new electrical panel for the second-floor unit, install three new dedicated circuits, and rewire existing bedroom lighting circuits. Install (5) recessed LED lights on the first floor and (10) recessed LED lights on the second floor. All work to be completed in accordance with the current NE | $6,000 | [E1863693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863693/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Basement - remove existing gas water heater, cap line first fl- install new navian gas water heater | $6,500 | [G1860392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860392/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | first fl-new full bath, remodel existing bath, remodel kitchen, tankless water heater basement - eliminate existing water heater | $15,600 | [PL1860383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860383/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [433 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/433-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Swapping out meter socket. Work Order No. 27074042 | $1,500 | [E1858689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858689/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fire systems | Installation of a new addressable fire alarm system in a two-family residential dwelling. System to include fire alarm control panel, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, monitoring modules | $10,000 | [EFA1856052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856052/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Rewire the aparment unit #1 and upgrade the service from 100 to 200a | $15,000 | [E1849572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849572/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-oakland-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 7sq 1 layer | $3,541 | [SF1845586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845586/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing apartment. Work includes kitchen & bathroom renovation, construction of 1 new bathroom within existing footprint, installation of ductless mini-split, interior painting, & associated plumbing & electrical work. Non-structural; no changes to building envelope. | $85,000 | [SF1842989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842989/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 75 Oakland St | 0.21 mi NE | To add a 6' x 13.7' prefabricated sunroom with helical pier foundations | [BOA1862382](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 111 Foster Te | 0.23 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Letter from Architect included asking for nominal Fee in order to present the project…" | [BOA1888905](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [493-501 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493--501-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [497-505 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497--505-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [481-487 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/481--487-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [508-512 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/508--512-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [465 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [465-467 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--467-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [516 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-washington-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [462-468 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462--468-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 04:03 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-washington-st/