# Building permits at 4975 Washington St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $636,000 project at 26 Heron St, permitted Jul 29.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8: Kitchen and bathrooms remodelig adding recesed lights. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (34 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 29 Willet St, 730 ft north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Electrical | Kitchen and bathrooms remodelig adding recesed lights | $4,500 | [E1908246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908246/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. * Demolition and disposal of existing finishes as needed. * Install new flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures as specified. * Install and finish drywall/blueboard where needed. * Painting of walls and ceilings where applicable. | $29,000 | [SF1900385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900385/) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 4th floor bathroom unit #415 | $17,460 | [SF1794319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1794319/) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion removing tub replacing with walk in shower no structural or footprint changes | $13,431 | [SF1735204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1735204/) |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1741834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1741834/) |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Plumbing | replace dishwasher | $1,000 | [PL1019098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1019098/) |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Plumbing | Residential renovation | $2,000 | [PL606811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL606811/) |
| May 29, 2014 | Plumbing | installed garbage disposal | $275 | [PL367079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL367079/) |
| May 6, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace dishwasher. | Not listed | [PL358462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL358462/) |
| Apr 8, 2014 | Alteration or repair | INstall 1 window into existing openings | $2,690 | [SF350142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF350142/) |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Plumbing | replace tub water closet and lav | $1,200 | [PL57861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL57861/) |
| Dec 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | replace fiberglass tub and surround with tub and tile | $6,300 | [SF57392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF57392/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

35 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 1, 2026 | [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo and removal of wet, and damaged materials from fire | $70,609 | [SF1900329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900329/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Addition of a bathroom at the attic level. | $37,500 | [ALT1873743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873743/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Retest gas after fire. Disconnect ranges and cap gas in (8) apartments which sustained fire damage. Restore gas service to remaining apartments, and domestic water heating boilers | $3,000 | [G1895954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895954/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Evaluation of Fire Damage in 6 effected units. Need inspector to do walkthrough to determine next step. Power to building is currently cut off. | $800 | [E1890371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890371/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1889152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889152/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $22,223 | [SF1880052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880052/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1881352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [10 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-toucan-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new house | $10,000 | [G1881351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 High View Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-view-av/) | 440 ft SW | Addition | Build new addition on the second floor to accommodate three bedrooms and two bathrooms, install new siding, windows and roofing. Update electrical and plumbing. | $215,000 | [ALT1866862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866862/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [26 Heron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-heron-st/) | 780 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of code compliant plumbing from underground, rough to finish for a total of 32 units | $636,000 | [PL1872625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872625/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 4 harvey replacement windows and 1 harvey patio door. energy star, inserts only with no structural work ( IN UNIT 309 ) | $16,375 | [SF1866965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866965/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit #201 Repiping to the kitchen sink installation water supply for ice maker | $2,977 | [PL1873537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873537/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 201 Gas stove | $440 | [G1873540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873540/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 650 ft N | Plumbing | Attic: 1 bath w double sink and 1 bar sink | $4,000 | [PL1861584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861584/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Recess panel into closet; replace hall fixture; install 5 recessed lights, remove center fixture; add 3 LED under-cabinet lights; remake disposal wiring + add outlet; replace outlets incl. fridge + stove; add AFCI breakers; thermostat replacement | $2,500 | [E1871171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871171/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $12,000 | [PL1867859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867859/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-toucan-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $8,000 | [G1867900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867900/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Wiring mini kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and condenser | $6,000 | [E1860492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860492/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rotten wood around the basement Remove and replace existing broken basement windows Repair stair steps currently in hazardous condition Replace and secure both entry doors to the basement Cement coating throughout the basement floor General basement cleaning of debris | $5,000 | [SF1864706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864706/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof main house and garage (31 sq) | $25,000 | [SF1858867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858867/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [26 Woodley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-woodley-av/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Run power to pre built sunroom attached to rear of house. Install outlets, lights and a ceiling fan. Run wires for switches | $2,000 | [E1862911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862911/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | gas for new home | $8,000 | [G1860559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860559/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [26 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-stearns-rd/) | 910 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof over car port and supply and install new.060 EPDM rubber roof system | $15,500 | [SF1857857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857857/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [6 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-toucan-rd/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1855461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855461/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1855458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855458/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for new home | $10,000 | [PL1846555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846555/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4 Toucan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-toucan-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | To remove the existing generator and to install a new genrator instead. | $5,400 | [E1898003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1898003/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas line to generator | $1,500 | [G1894627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894627/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $14,960 | [SF1860353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860353/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1855983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855983/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler | $10,000 | [PL1821747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821747/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler 150Kbtu heating | $10,000 | [G1821750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821750/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 29 Willet St | 730 ft N | Zoning appeal: "The proposal is for new construction of a single-family residence with a Gross Floor Area…" | [BOA1895560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [4987 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [5008 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5008-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [5023 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5023-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [5050 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5050-washington-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [4881-4891 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4881--4891-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [5070-5072 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5070--5072-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [5074-5076 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5074--5076-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 16:06 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/