# Building permits at 5 Mckone St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2024: Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15 insulating and air sealing attic. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (30 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15 insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49 insulating and air sealing basement rim joists | $11,874 | [SF1650421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1650421/) |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,300 | [PL1068775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1068775/) |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater. | $1,300 | [G1068771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1068771/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Bloomington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-bloomington-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing my cabinets and repaint walls. | $22,500 | [SF1857374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857374/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [222 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-neponset-av/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser and 1-120v circuit for outside GFCI receptacle at Declen Flanagan residence. | $1,200 | [E1900662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900662/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing 2 bathrooms, laundry and storage room into renovated bathrooms and laundry room. | $40,000 | [SF1891260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891260/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove outside electrical and float the meter so Delprete Home Improvements can reside the house and I will reattach when they are done | $1,000 | [E1879818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879818/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [37 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-plain-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1886399 Occupancy CommitteeDemo existing roofing, siding, and trim. Install new roof/siding underlayment and flashing tapes. Install new asphalt roofing shingles, composite lap siding, and PVC trim. Install new 5" aluminum gutters and 2"x3" aluminum downspouts. | $132,203 | [SF1882504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882504/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1880909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880909/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1880210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880210/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [13-15 Bowman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-bowman-st/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing deck structure, like for like. No change in footprint or type. | $46,222 | [SF1856617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856617/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | This scope includes an addition to the existing one-family turn to 3 family. This includes new Sprinkler system and renovation of the existing as needs. | $500,000 | [ALT1846933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846933/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [32 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-mckone-st/) | 390 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $5,600 | [G1823029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823029/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace original windows with new vinyl insulated windows in condo unit. | $8,800 | [SF1850460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850460/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [77 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westglow-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | partial full bath remodel | $24,495 | [SF1904328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904328/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [6-8 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-plain-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Rewire unit 6 and unit 8 with new service upgrade, 100 amp for each unit | $22,000 | [E1906714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906714/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [900 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/900-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 30x50 frame with walls for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Installing 10/07/26 by 8:30am and removing it 10/07/26 at 1:00pm. No alcohol. | $6,325 | [SF1905722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905722/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20-22 Rosaria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-rosaria-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and drywall of some walls of the 2nd floor and remove ceiling of the entire unit. On the 1st floor remove drywall off of one wall | $15,200 | [SF1897865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897865/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $7,592 | [SF1886105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886105/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Supply and install a new natural gas fired steam boiler, located in basement. This boiler serves only 1 unit. There is an existing steam boiler there currently, this is more or less a direct replacement. | Not listed | [PL1890310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890310/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [42 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-chickatawbut-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement | $9,789 | [SF1885786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885786/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [23-25 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-arbroth-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing bedroom and bathroom in walk out basement add additional playroom to finished space | $51,000 | [SF1872506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872506/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [37-39 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39-chickatawbut-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $800 | [EFA1839097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1839097/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Door sweep and walls | $4,200 | [SF1870754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870754/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20r Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20r-plain-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860074/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12r Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12r-plain-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860073/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15-17 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-arbroth-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-856398, 856109) (Unit-15) (Unit-17) | $11,000 | [SF1842085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842085/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [25 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1858138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858138/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,176 | [SF1846620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846620/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser unit and 1-120v circuit for outside receptacle at Mary & Harry Vaughn residence. | $1,200 | [E1845071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845071/) |

## 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 |  | 12 Norwood St | 700 ft NE | To raze existing single family and erect a 4 story, 20,755gsf, 12 unit residential building with elevator… | [BOA1899914](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-09 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 372 Neponset Av | 0.21 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work modified 7.20.2026: Erect a new 5 FOUR story…" | [BOA1886824](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 367 to 371 Neponset Av | 0.22 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Discontinue ancillary parking at 372 Neponset Avenue required for the Restaurant use…" | [BOA1886827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-12 |
| Requested |  | 16 Norwood St | 680 ft NE | To erect 12 unit multi family 4 story building with 12 covered parking spaces at ground level with elevator… | [BOA1860819](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-12 |
| Requested |  | 8 Norwood St | 690 ft NE | To erect A FOUR STORY 12 unit multi fam building… | [BOA1847032](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-07 |
| Denied | Sep 8, 2026 | 18r Plain St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "We propose to combine 20 Plain Street and 18 Plain Street into a single lot…" | [BOA1869799](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "DeniedPrej" | 2026-07-07 |
| Denied | Sep 8, 2026 | 18r Plain St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "We propose to combine 20 Plain Street and 18 Plain Street into a single lot…" | [BOA1869100](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "DeniedPrej" | 2026-07-06 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 29 Plain St | 870 ft SW | To construct five new townhomes with nine parking spaces | [BOA1776822](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-09-18 |
| Withdrawn | May 19, 2026 | 31 Plain St | 840 ft SW | To construct three townhomes on a property shared with another three townhome project.eplan… | [BOA1776829](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-09-18 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): DeniedPrej, "denied without prejudice".

## More on this street

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

- [22-24 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-mckone-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025
- [32 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-mckone-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [35 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-mckone-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [36 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mckone-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:09 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 31 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-mckone-st/