Nearby Permits
Map of 76 permits and 3 zoning requests within a quarter mile of 5 Mercer StElectrical, 108 Greenfield Rd, Oct 8, 2026Electrical, 251-253 Wood Av, Oct 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 14 Joyce Rd, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 25 Agnes Av, Oct 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 27 Ralwood Rd, Oct 1, 2026Electrical, 251-253 Wood Av, Oct 1, 2026Solar, 47 Blake St, Sep 25, 2026Roofing, 196 Ruskindale Rd, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 1-3 Locust St, Sep 22, 2026Plumbing, 10 Pinewood St, Sep 18, 2026Electrical, 251-253 Wood Av, Sep 17, 2026Plumbing, 314 Wood Av, Sep 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 36 Ralston Rd, Sep 14, 2026Electrical, 39 Blake St, Sep 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 16 Blake St, Sep 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 92 Radcliffe Rd, Sep 9, 2026Electrical, 20 Oakcrest Rd, Sep 4, 2026Electrical, 20 Oakcrest Rd, Sep 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 79 Taunton Av, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 39 Blake St, Aug 28, 2026Electrical, 56 Rosebery Rd, Aug 26, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 59 Birchcroft Rd, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 154-164 Ruskindale Rd, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 310 Wood Av, Aug 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 79 Taunton Av, Aug 20, 2026Plumbing, 14 Oakcrest Rd, Aug 11, 2026Solar, 800 River St, Aug 10, 2026Plumbing, 154-164 Ruskindale Rd, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 13 Joyce Rd, Jul 22, 2026Plumbing, 17 Blake St, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 17 Blake St, Jul 21, 2026Electrical, 12 Osceola St, Jul 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 67 Oakcrest Rd, Jul 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Mariposa St, Jul 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 12 Orchard St, Jul 17, 2026Solar, 1-3 Locust St, Jul 14, 2026Electrical, 251-253 Wood Av, Jul 13, 2026Electrical, 180 Ruskindale Rd, Jul 10, 2026Electrical, 9 Mariposa St, Jul 8, 2026Solar, 1-3 Locust St, Jul 6, 2026Solar, 800 River St, Jun 30, 2026Solar, 22 Joyce Rd, Jun 26, 2026Plumbing, 19-21 Osceola St, Jun 25, 2026Plumbing, 19-21 Osceola St, Jun 25, 2026Plumbing, 74 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 24, 2026Plumbing, 74 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 24, 2026Electrical, 720 River St, Jun 24, 2026Electrical, 74 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 19, 2026Fire systems, 74 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 70 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 18, 2026Electrical, 25 Blake St, Jun 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 25 Alpine St, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 58 Birchcroft Rd, Jun 16, 2026Electrical, 314 Wood Av, Jun 15, 2026Solar, 22 Joyce Rd, Jun 10, 2026Solar, 12 Osceola St, Jun 8, 2026Electrical, 25 George St, Jun 4, 2026Fire systems, 14 Oakcrest Rd, Jun 3, 2026Electrical, 14 Oakcrest Rd, Jun 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 25 Blake St, Jun 1, 2026Plumbing, 50 Taunton Av, May 27, 2026Electrical, 15 Mercer St, May 26, 2026Solar, 12 Osceola St, May 26, 2026Plumbing, 251-253 Wood Av, May 22, 2026Plumbing, 251-253 Wood Av, May 22, 2026Electrical, 96a-96 Radcliffe Rd, May 22, 2026Plumbing, 6 Linden Av, May 21, 2026Roofing, 1-3 Locust St, May 20, 2026Demolition, 180 Ruskindale Rd, May 19, 2026Electrical, 12 Orchard St, May 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 16 Ranley Rd, May 15, 2026Plumbing, 25 Belnel Rd, May 14, 2026Electrical, 25 Belnel Rd, May 11, 2026Plumbing, 9 Coronado Rd, May 6, 2026Electrical, 9 Coronado Rd, May 6, 2026New building, 77 Blake St, Aug 19, 2026Zoning request · Filed Sep 9 · 5 Linden Av · to add a dormer to each side of the attic to create a master bedroom and bathroomZoning request · Filed Jun 9, 2025 · 816 to 818 River St · Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. Zoning request · Filed May 20, 2025 · 816 to 818 River St · Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.660 ft Map preview
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5 Mercer St

Boston, MA 02136

At this address
3 permits in the last two years. Newest issued Sep 15: During the review process, the City of Boston advised that a separate…
Within ¼ mile
76 more permits (72 projects) issued since May 1. One is for a new building, 630 ft away.
Biggest nearby
A $500,000 new building at 77 Blake St, permitted Aug 19, within ¼ mile since May 1.
Zoning request
A request for this address is on file. The city hasn't posted a decision. Zoning requests nearby

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Here3 permits · 5 Mercer St
  1. During the review process, the City of Boston advised that a separate permit for lot consolidation
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 15$344,670
  2. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    Solar
    Sep 10 to 18, 2025$28,743
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 2 permits
  1. Replace meter bank from a 3 gang to a 4 gang to add a public meter space
    15 Mercer St · 85 ft NE · Electrical
    May 26$5,120
  2. Upgrade service from existing service 100amp to 200amp move all the meter gang outdoor
    96a-96 Radcliffe Rd · 250 ft N · Electrical
    May 22$9,800
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 41 permits in 39 projects · 1 new building, $500,000
  1. Remove and replace kitchen cabinet
    14 Joyce Rd · 1,000 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Oct 5$45,000
  2. Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program
    27 Ralwood Rd · 930 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Oct 1$8,198
  3. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems
    47 Blake St · 420 ft W · Solar
    Sep 25$36,600
  4. Strip existing roof install ice water shield new alumiun drip edge new asphalth shingles
    196 Ruskindale Rd · 770 ft NE · Roofing
    Sep 24$20,600
  5. Basement ADU
    1-3 Locust St · 290 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 22$22,000
  6. Add 3 means of egress window in basement
    36 Ralston Rd · 920 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$9,000
  7. Installing a 5 indoor unit mini split system
    39 Blake St · 380 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 10$33,000
  8. Adding a room two bathrooms and an exercise room into the basement
    16 Blake St · 550 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 10$125,000
  9. Repair the front entry steps
    92 Radcliffe Rd · 270 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$3,500
  10. Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home × 2 permits
    20 Oakcrest Rd · 510 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 4$10,000
  11. Removal of existing vinyl siding
    79 Taunton Av · 480 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$37,000
  12. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    39 Blake St · 380 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 28$9,000
  13. Main panel swap
    56 Rosebery Rd · 580 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 26$2,600
  14. 3 Zone Ductless (Minisplit) System
    59 Birchcroft Rd · 960 ft NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 24$20,000
  15. Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler…
    154-164 Ruskindale Rd · 710 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 24$9,000
  16. Siding job, remove meter and replace
    79 Taunton Av · 480 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$1,000
  17. Construct 2-1/2 Story, two-family dwelling on newly created lot (3,480 sq. ft)
    77 Blake St · 630 ft N · New building
    Aug 19$500,000
  18. Install: toilets, lavs, showers, kitchen sink and tubs
    14 Oakcrest Rd · 530 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 11$1,400
  19. Commercial rooftop installation 146.34kW solar system
    800 River St · 850 ft S · Solar
    Aug 10$112,755
  20. Chittick Elementary School, 154 Ruskindale Road
    154-164 Ruskindale Rd · 710 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 29$1,000
  21. To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation
    13 Joyce Rd · 930 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 22$3,842
  22. Boiler
    17 Blake St · 430 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 22$6,000
  23. Steam boiler wiring
    17 Blake St · 430 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 21$800
  24. Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15
    67 Oakcrest Rd · 730 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 17$6,911
  25. Demolition of existing deteriorating enclosed porch and lower roof
    12 Orchard St · 840 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 17$30,000
  26. We are removing 13 current solar panels due to roof work
    1-3 Locust St · 290 ft NW · Solar
    Jul 14$1,690
  27. Wire up new ac unit
    180 Ruskindale Rd · 720 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 10$600
  28. We are removing 13 current solar panels for emergency repairs
    1-3 Locust St · 290 ft NW · Solar
    Jul 6$1,690
  29. Commercial rooftop solar installation of 146.34kW solar system
    800 River St · 850 ft S · Solar
    Jun 30$56,691
  30. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    22 Joyce Rd · 870 ft W · Solar
    Jun 10 to 26$59,100
  31. Replace bath exhaust fan
    25 Blake St · 350 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 18$1,200
  32. 1) new sub panel for garage
    25 George St · 660 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 4$4,500
  33. Add 6 smokes 2 combo
    14 Oakcrest Rd · 530 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jun 3$4,000
  34. Rewire whole house with 2 bedrooms
    14 Oakcrest Rd · 530 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 3$20,000
  35. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    25 Blake St · 350 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$8,000
  36. Sewage ejector toilet vantu shower in basement
    6 Linden Av · 450 ft S · Plumbing
    May 21$6,000
  37. Strip and re-roof 16sq 1 layer
    1-3 Locust St · 290 ft NW · Roofing
    May 20$10,323
  38. Tear down roofing over stairs
    180 Ruskindale Rd · 720 ft NE · Demolition
    May 19$1,000
  39. Remodel the basement, Run wires for the kitchen and bathoom
    12 Orchard St · 840 ft NW · Electrical
    May 18$8,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 33 permits in 31 projects
  1. New two family service to include house meter
    108 Greenfield Rd · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Oct 8$8,500
  2. New overhead service, 400 Amp 5 meter ins total
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Oct 7$5,000
  3. Repairs to roof and blocking of walls
    25 Agnes Av · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Oct 2$18,000
  4. 400 Amp overhead service, 6 meters total
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Oct 1$5,000
  5. Replacement of a gas dryer
    10 Pinewood St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 18$200
  6. Wire new construction Basement Unit
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Sep 17$10,000
  7. Add a new bathroom in the basement
    314 Wood Av · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Sep 14$4,500
  8. Service upgrade to 200 amps Add public meter
    310 Wood Av · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 24$7,500
  9. Main panel replacement
    12 Osceola St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 21$2,500
  10. Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on exterior of home
    9 Mariposa St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 17$21,527
  11. Wire two family house and common areas
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 13$25,000
  12. Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on exterior of home
    9 Mariposa St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 8$14,351
  13. Replace heating boiler × 2 permits
    19-21 Osceola St · 0.24 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 25$5,000
  14. 2 full bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry full home renovation
    74 Birchcroft Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 24$7,000
  15. Gas piping for 1 gas range =, 1 gas water heater, 1 gas furnace
    74 Birchcroft Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 24$1,000
  16. Replace (1) receptacle and box in the living room due to damage
    720 River St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 24$1,100
  17. Low voltage wiring installation- together with electrical permit number-E1838471
    74 Birchcroft Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 19$2,000
  18. Hardwired smoke alarm detectors installation- together electrical permit number- E1838471
    74 Birchcroft Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Fire systems
    Jun 19$2,000
  19. Replace siding on right side of house
    70 Birchcroft Rd · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18$3,900
  20. Install 4 windows for replacement
    25 Alpine St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$6,802
  21. Rebuild a deck like for like
    58 Birchcroft Rd · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$7,000
  22. 1st fl lvg.rm ext install 10 ea 120v rec's/ install 8ea recessed lgt's w/3ea sw's.2nd fl office,bathroom and…
    314 Wood Av · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 15$5,500
  23. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    12 Osceola St · 0.25 mi SE · Solar
    May 26 to Jun 8$48,600
  24. Gas furnace replacement
    50 Taunton Av · 0.20 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 27$5,500
  25. Take the old plumbing out and replace it by new plumbing
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    May 22$20,000
  26. Replace all the gas pipe
    251-253 Wood Av · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    May 22$10,000
  27. Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement
    16 Ranley Rd · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 15$3,898
  28. Plumbing of electric water heater
    25 Belnel Rd · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    May 14$2,000
  29. Upgrade service from 100amps to 200 amps
    25 Belnel Rd · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    May 11$5,000
  30. Water heater replacement
    9 Coronado Rd · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 6$5,000
  31. Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps
    9 Coronado Rd · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    May 6$30,000
Zoning requests nearby4 requests, 1 at this address · as of Oct 10

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  1. To confirm occupancy of 1 family --- Scope of work ● New addition ● New bedrooms ● New bathrooms ● New…
    At this address · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1853472
    Filed May 26
  2. To add a dormer to each side of the attic to create a master bedroom and bathroom
    5 Linden Av · 520 ft S · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1899681
    Filed Sep 9
  3. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.
    816 to 818 River St · 870 ft S · Requested · city: "Appeal Submitted" · case BOA1731807
    Filed Jun 9, 2025
  4. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.
    816 to 818 River St · 870 ft S · Requested · city: "Appeal Submitted" · case BOA1723162
    Filed May 20, 2025
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