# Building permits at 5 Halsey Rd, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 7, 2025: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (28 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 3629) | $9,000 | [SF1680157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1680157/) |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Plumbing | Replace tank type water heater with new unit | $800 | [PL1070447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1070447/) |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Plumbing | Replace tank type gas water heater with new natural draft unit. Exhaust was upgraded from 3" to 4". | $800 | [G1070445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1070445/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 130 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [PL1869215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869215/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 130 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [G1869211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869211/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-cranmore-rd/) | 160 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic slope with cellulose | $10,112 | [SF1843339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843339/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [56 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-badger-rd/) | 230 ft W | Roofing | Replace old roof and install new one | $11,880 | [SF1829706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829706/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $1,500 | [E1905238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905238/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | shower install | $2,650 | [PL1903695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903695/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 500 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical contractor was tasked with install installing multiple items in a partially finished basement. Installation is as follows. 1) 7 duplex receptacles on a d.f. Breaker 2) one smoke det 3) one combo det 4) one 240v electric heat circuit 5) 60 amp subpanel | $2,775 | [E1901051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901051/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-badger-rd/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel | $75,000 | [SF1897033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897033/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [115 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-needham-rd/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $8,367 | [SF1883381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883381/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Sub panel install and gas furnace install | $4,000 | [E1896263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896263/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 860 ft N | Plumbing | furnace | $4,500 | [G1895186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895186/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Shower renovation (plumbing, electrical, tile, no structural work) | $22,891 | [SF1881668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881668/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [6 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cranmore-rd/) | 390 ft SW | Solar | Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base. Solar Panels to be mounted on a pergola. | $2,415 | [ALT1790283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790283/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 500 ft NE | Electrical | Minor cosmetic restoration to certain areas of first floor and basement bathroom. New home runs to be pulled for GFI's in both bathrooms off of separate tenant panels. | $3,000 | [E1875007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875007/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 500 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insurance funded replacement of flooring, walls, and damaged bathroom items due to sewage back up loss in basement. | $39,492 | [SF1865205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865205/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 500 ft NE | Plumbing | replace toilet and vanity in second floor and first floor, new shower pan and valve and vanity/ toilet replacement in basement | $2,000 | [PL1874266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874266/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/) | 680 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of 6' High vinyl fence on left, right and back of property. | $15,494 | [SF1870611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870611/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Wiring a/c | $500 | [E1865376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865376/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire bathroom, add fan and bath outlet. | $900 | [E1865206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865206/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Plumbing | fixtures included our toilet, lavatory faucet, shower, and kitchen located on the first floor. We will be doing rough and finish. | $5,000 | [PL1863003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863003/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation including demolition, floor and wall leveling, plumbing and electrical upgrades, drywall and cement board installation, waterproofing, tile work, painting, and installation of new fixtures, vanity, toilet, medicine cabinet, and lighting. Subject to required inspections. | $12,000 | [SF1860101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860101/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen- 1st floor Full bath- 2nd floor Remodeling | $5,500 | [PL1850967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850967/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft N | Plumbing | Stove gas point | $800 | [G1850966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850966/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [27 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-badger-rd/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 double hung windows in living room and 1 on adjacent kitchen wall | $2,000 | [SF1851481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851481/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cranmore-rd/) | 480 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,000 | [SF1836947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836947/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,652 | [SF1848708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848708/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [920 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/920-truman-pw/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $2,265 | [E1883285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883285/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1015 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015-truman-pw/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Generator to Power Inflatable | $969 | [E1857067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857067/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [59 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-faraday-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | upgrade service from 200amps to 4amps and add 3 heat pumps | $16,000 | [E1850499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850499/) |

## 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 | Jun 11, 2026 | 6 Cranmore Rd | 390 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base" | [BOA1821584](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-17 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Halsey Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [9 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-halsey-rd/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [10 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-halsey-rd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [30 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-halsey-rd/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:46 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 3 permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-halsey-rd/