# Building permits at 4987 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Removing and replacing 5 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 29 Willet St, 0.20 mi north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,812 | [SF1901731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901731/) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Solar | Roof mounted solar array of 8 panels @ 3.24kW/DC with the addition of 1 Tesla Powerwall 3 ESS @ 13.5kWh. | $3,240 | [SF1794345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1794345/) |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Solar | Roof mounted solar array of 8 panels @ 3.24kW/DC with the addition of 1 Tesla Powerwall 3 ESS @ 13.5kWh. | $27,297 | [E1794343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1794343/) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | Plumbing | replace kitchen sink faucet | Not listed | [PL613356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL613356/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [5050 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5050-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,666 | [SF1905501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905501/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 ft NE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm control panel with a new one and (10) outdated heat detectors. Also, perform the 100% test of the entire facility | $20,000 | [EFA1908511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908511/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 320 ft N | Electrical | Kitchen and bathrooms remodelig adding recesed lights | $4,500 | [E1908246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908246/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | renovation | $5,000 | [PL1905531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905531/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/) | 320 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 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 15, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | To remove the existing generator and to install a new genrator instead. | $5,400 | [E1898003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1898003/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3 Starling St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-starling-st/) | 960 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/) | 830 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 27, 2026 | [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas line to generator | $1,500 | [G1894627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894627/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 700 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/) | 700 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/) | 390 ft W | 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 21, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 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 20, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $14,960 | [SF1860353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860353/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 960 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/) | 830 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/) | 630 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/) | 630 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/) | 960 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/) | 540 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/) | 340 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/) | 620 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/) | 560 ft NW | 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/) | 720 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/) | 560 ft NW | Plumbing | new home | $12,000 | [PL1860557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860557/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pinecliff-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1855983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855983/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [35 Stearns Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-stearns-rd/) | 630 ft W | 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/) | 630 ft W | 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/) | 510 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/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $10,000 | [G1846564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846564/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Pinecliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinecliff-rd/) | 830 ft 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/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement Navien – NCB 240 combination boiler 150Kbtu heating | $10,000 | [G1821750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821750/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [26 Heron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-heron-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2 Blueview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-blueview-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen and Bath renovation - updating fixtures. | $12,000 | [PL1858700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858700/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2 Blueview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-blueview-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Gas Piping for Dryer & Stove Installation and Heating Boiler | $2,000 | [G1858705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858705/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2 Blueview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-blueview-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Wire a kitchen, main bathroom and en-suite bathroom. | $7,650 | [E1857196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857196/) |

## 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 | 0.20 mi 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:

- [4975 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4975-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 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
- [5027-5029 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5027--5029-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [4925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4925-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [5050 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5050-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026
- [5060 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5060-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [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
- [5085-5087 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5085--5087-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 19:44 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4987-washington-st/