# Building permits at 5 Macdonald St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13, 2025: Replace gas furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace | $10,500 | [G1756343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1756343/) |
| Jun 22, 2012 | Electrical | service change from fuses to circuit breakers | $1,600 | [E151278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E151278/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [420 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-west-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Duct bank & 3 phase service upgrade | $75,000 | [E1907749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907749/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [108 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-deforest-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Install 28 recessed lights and 3 lights. | $3,500 | [E1907646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907646/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Master Bedroom, Master bathroom, Main Bathroom, dinning room, kitchen, and laundry. | $20,000 | [E1905232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905232/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [46 Alpheus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-alpheus-rd/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891390/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | adding a new bathroom, Remodeling existing bathroom and kitchen. | $9,000 | [PL1890962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890962/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200amps | $5,500 | [E1891347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891347/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | install heat pump, water heater, and replace bathroom exhaust fan | $4,000 | [E1879118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879118/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $1,000 | [G1890981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890981/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [5 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-asheville-rd/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,067 | [SF1879316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879316/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air seal the building envelope and install cellulose insulation in the exterior walls and attic (R-38). The project includes weatherstripping, door sweeps, and pre- and post-installation blower door and CAZ testing. | $7,895 | [SF1879085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879085/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [603 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/603-poplar-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1868171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868171/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [109 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-deforest-st/) | 400 ft W | Plumbing | Add 1 new full bath 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1888379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888379/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | Temporarily detach and reattach existing electrical service for siding installation. Install 4 light fixture boxes, 2 sconces, and 2 exterior outlets | $2,000 | [E1885730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885730/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | Install of a whole house generator | $2,500 | [G1877830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877830/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Grassmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grassmere-rd/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s) | $20,000 | [ALT1855183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855183/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Supply and install standby generator with trench | $7,000 | [E1875817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875817/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovating the interior of the 1st floor. Renovating the existing bathroom and kitchen and adding an additional bathroom. | $170,000 | [SF1869983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869983/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [558 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558-poplar-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Vinyl Siding Job, Float meter and remove lights | $1,000 | [E1870851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870851/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [PL1858403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858403/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [G1858398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858398/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [616 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-poplar-st/) | 600 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to 2 layers) and replace asphalt shingle roofing system. Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Repair chimney flashing as needed.  | $10,320 | [SF1855559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855559/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-asheville-rd/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic and kneewall | $5,446 | [SF1855475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855475/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 600 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof entire house and install certainteed asphalt shingles in accordance with state and locoal codes | $9,410 | [SF1827044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827044/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Weeks Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-weeks-av/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of the existing garage siding, fascia, soffit, two exterior | $18,405 | [SF1850068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850068/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [355 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/355-west-st/) | 810 ft S | Roofing | We will be stripping off old roofing down to the decking and adding on new weather tight roofing | $18,000 | [SF1848858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848858/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 330 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1852500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852500/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [747 Beechmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/747-beechmont-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 324sq ft deck boards and railings, install new boards and rails - no digging, no framing | $23,172 | [SF1847068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847068/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 440 ft W | Roofing | strip existing wood shingles, install 18 square of Hardie siding, new pvc trim on entire house. | $27,500 | [SF1850372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850372/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with cellulose | $2,443 | [SF1836938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836938/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [38 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-hallron-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair siding, trim on windows and soffit. Replace rotted wood and shingles on siding. | $28,500 | [SF1843128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843128/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 330 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installated on exterior of home | $57,000 | [SF1842493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842493/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [15 Grew Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-grew-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 22 existing double hung windows | $31,000 | [SF1900629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900629/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 Beechmont Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-beechmont-te/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose we are also insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose an air sealing | $8,573 | [SF1902070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902070/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [80 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-windham-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall 1st floor bathroom tub and replace with new shower. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. Also on 1st floor bathroom install an exhaust fan electrican will pull his permit. Also on 1st floor bathroom replace flooring and remove and reinstall toilet. Window will be tempered. | $29,790 | [SF1888143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888143/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [PL1895558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895558/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [G1895555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895555/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [80 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-windham-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 1st floor bathroom. Also remove and reinstall toilet on 1st floor bathroom. | $6,000 | [PL1888145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888145/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [529 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-poplar-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | remove and install 15sq asphalt roofing | $11,000 | [SF1864957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864957/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bateman-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1880180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880180/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bateman-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1880177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880177/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [26 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-bateman-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1867100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867100/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [87 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-windham-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade | $8,349 | [E1835335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835335/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [618 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-beech-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870487/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home | $8,000 | [PL1864721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864721/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | gas pipe single family | $3,000 | [G1864723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864723/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | rewire house | $12,000 | [E1863746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863746/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goff-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows; no structural changes | $7,212 | [SF1858151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858151/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [559 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-poplar-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof and Hardie plank siding | $13,200 | [SF1855243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855243/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | siding, windows and doors replacement | $20,000 | [SF1850644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850644/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [322 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322-west-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $13,600 | [SF1859839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859839/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [42 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-windham-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade service from 60amps to 200amps | $4,000 | [E1851499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851499/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Building has been unoccupied for last 5 years so eversource shut off meter wiring has been checked 3 circuits now only connected to electrical panel everything else disconnected Need to get power reconnected | $300 | [E1850344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850344/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 1 Kitchen, 1 bathroom and 2 half bathrooms, replace roof, rebuild deck as per existing, install replacement windows, interior and exterior painting, | $108,000 | [SF1846754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846754/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

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

- [9 Macdonald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-macdonald-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [14 Macdonald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-macdonald-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026
- [23 Macdonald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-macdonald-st/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024
- [27 Macdonald St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-macdonald-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 16:04 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-macdonald-st/