# Building permits at 5 Romsey St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $575,000 alteration or repair at 17 Buttonwood St, permitted Aug 26.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 29: Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 82 more permits (81 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip flashing tape around all openings Supply and install new standard PVC mounting blocks (light, meter, plug plate, hose bib, etc.) Supply and install Hardie soffit on whole house All trim work | $86,965 | [SF1845289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845289/) |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Removing existing brick driveway and replace with a new paver driveway. NO changes to the size of driveway. | $15,900 | [SF616939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF616939/) |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Remodel bathroom | $16,500 | [SF573277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF573277/) |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Electrical | remodel bathroom | $800 | [E575495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E575495/) |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Plumbing | Shower, Toilet, Vanity | $2,100 | [PL573738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL573738/) |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Roofing | strip and re roof | $10,350 | [SF78952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF78952/) |
| Jan 13, 2011 | Electrical | Install a security system | $528 | [ELV57561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV57561/) |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Electrical | Install a security system | $149 | [ELV43489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV43489/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | [990-996 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990--996-dorchester-av/) | 230 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install a new counter top, plumbing to accommodate sink, electrical to accommodate light fixture and outlet and fire block if necessary. | $10,000 | [SF1841997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841997/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 48 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [20 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-victoria-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Adding 122' feet fencing. Includes taper of 4' to 3' privacy fence in side yard and 3' open picket in front yard. | $7,840 | [SF1908612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908612/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [21 Mayfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mayfield-st/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The owner seeks to subdivide the existing 11,746 Square foot lot into two new lots. Lot A will consist of 5,843 SF and Lot B will consist of 5,902 SF. | $500 | [ALT1896826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896826/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [80-82 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-romsey-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Gas test found leaking gas cock, replace gas cock | $500 | [G1907520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907520/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [16 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-taft-st/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | Temp Generator power for film production. (AND ONLYTEMP GENERATOR POWER) October 7th Set and Work Trucks | $500 | [ETS1905792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1905792/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porches to be same size and shape | $20,000 | [SF1905886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905886/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | New bedroom addition, with a center light, recessed lights, a smoke detector extension from existing system and a hall light. Work being done in apartment #4 | $4,500 | [E1906086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906086/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1782865 to show additional bathroom on each floor of the renovated property. Construction cost reflected on original ALT permit. Add roof deck.; | $18,000 | [A1896630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1896630/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [4 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-victoria-st/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of new siding and windows | $60,000 | [SF1903892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903892/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [65 Sagamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-sagamore-st/) | 650 ft E | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher; | $1,000 | [PL1902710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902710/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [16 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grant-st/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | strip existing siding install new vinil siding new pvc trims and fascia, reapir front and back deck, kept same sie and layout, replace composite deck floor and new ovc railings | $142,600 | [SF1902149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902149/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1048 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1048-dorchester-av/) | 400 ft S | Roofing | tire off the shingles and replace for new asphalt shingles | $115,000 | [SF1884284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884284/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $25,000 | [E1900736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900736/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | new waste pipe to all new fixture toilet, sink, kitchen sink, shower. | $24,000 | [PL1897969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897969/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | new gas line to stove, hot air furnace and tankless water heater. | $10,000 | [G1897965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897965/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [49-51 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-sudan-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Inspect the electrical service to make sure everything is in good condition and ready for Eversource to install an additional meter for the common area. | $300 | [E1895947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895947/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [1078-1082 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1078--1082-dorchester-av/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1644981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1644981/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [9 Elton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elton-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Add 3rd floor bathroom | $3,500 | [PL1894985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894985/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bathroom on all 3 floors, install insulation as needed. Flooring, painting, electrical and plumbing work. | $97,500 | [SF1896053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896053/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [44-46 Sagamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-sagamore-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Adding basement ADU Moving electrical panels to new mechanical room and wiring new unit | $10,000 | [E1894500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894500/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [35 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-sudan-st/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | To change occupancy from three-family to four-family by converting basement level into a residential unit | $219,000 | [ALT1628851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1628851/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | repair to columns | $1,500 | [SF1890926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890926/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of 1 FamilyNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;DANIEL RAE: | Not listed | [ALT1891040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891040/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | UNIT # 4 Build new Bedroom close walls create open for glass panel to be installed add pocket door at bathroom add LVL for support*2.3.26 Application assigned to FD 2.10.26 | $33,793 | [ALT1813914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813914/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-taft-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | bath tub removal, new install, tile, window stone 8 taft unit # 1 | $10,571 | [SF1878644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878644/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hallam-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | Installing rooftop solar PV of 3.69 KW and 9 modules. No ESS installation | $10,198 | [SF1835567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835567/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hallam-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Installing rooftop railed solar PV 3.69KW and 9 modules. | $23,796 | [E1834581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1834581/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [78-80 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-sudan-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | gas pipe test because new meter install by gas company. | $1,800 | [G1881628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881628/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Rewire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878149/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Reset vanity Reset shower faucets Reset Toilet Reset Dishwasher Reset Sink | $1,950 | [PL1857812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857812/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Complete bathrooms remodeling on all 3 floors including electrical and plumbing work. Preparation and paint entire apartments. Install new floating flooring and trim on all 3 floors. Construct/improvement of basement storage area only and half bathroom. | $150,000 | [ALT1874151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874151/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Reset kitchen cabinet and appliances. Reset bathroom fixtures. | $23,740 | [SF1857805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857805/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-grant-st/) | 870 ft NE | Roofing | Strip/reroof | $15,500 | [SF1873267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873267/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [1043-1045 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1043--1045-dorchester-av/) | 440 ft S | Alteration or repair | Paint entire back porch, install new PVC lattice front and back porch, remove existing PT railings and install new PCV one, install 3 exterior doors and 3 storm doors, renovate 2 floor bathroom | $42,950 | [SF1861068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861068/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hallam-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | 100 amp replacing the disconnect and meter bank. | $8,000 | [E1864031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864031/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6-8 Belfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-belfort-st/) | 260 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 3rd floor electrical panel and troubleshooting outlets not working in the bedroom | $2,600 | [E1861904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861904/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [946a-952 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946a--952-dorchester-av/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (Tub to Tub, lav and toilet) Address: 950 Dorchester Ave #206 Dorchester MA 02125 | $1,500 | [PL1858768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858768/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $15,070 | [SF1850002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850002/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [23 Howes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howes-st/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | Install new EPDM roof over existing roof with 1 inch of close cell insulation. | $13,400 | [SF1848670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848670/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [42 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pleasant-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | Water Filtration System | $5,110 | [PL1852770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852770/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Fire systems | Install manual fire alarm system per 527 cmr 12.00 & NFPA 72. | $12,500 | [EFA1850251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850251/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [36 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-spring-garden-st/) | 990 ft NE | Fire systems | wiring and installation hardwire smoke and CO detectors | $1,500 | [EFA1850959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850959/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [73 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-romsey-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Electrical wiring for a 3-family house: 4 cat6 wire and r6 wire for each apartment. | $1,000 | [ELV1847462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847462/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detector for 3 family house. | $4,500 | [EFA1847680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847680/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade the service to 200 Amp, add the public meter and wire three dwelling unit. | $50,000 | [E1846792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846792/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [73 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-romsey-st/) | 930 ft E | Fire systems | Formal amendment designating Jason Kahan as the Engineer of Record for the Tier I drawings so that both Tier I and Tier II are aligned under the same professional. See alt1747461 | Not listed | [A1844993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1844993/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathroom Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $15,000 | [PL1845045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845045/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $6,000 | [G1845049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845049/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bathroom outlets, switches, lights, and appliances in unit #1. 10368750 jd | $6,400 | [E1837879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837879/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Complete rewire whole house, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living room, dining room. Upgrade Under Ground Service to 200 amps with shunt trip button | $24,000 | [E1909121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909121/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior demo and removal all finishes affected by the fire and water. Clean up and remove all debris and trash. Replace roof shingles and make building weather-tight. | $47,500 | [SF1906864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906864/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-saxton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade the service From 100 Amp to 200 Amp, add the public meter for common area. | $5,000 | [E1904710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904710/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [78 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harbor-view-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Service Upgrade to 200A | $3,000 | [E1879444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879444/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Install 3 full bathrooms, 1 Kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 Diswasher, 1 Washing machine connection, 1 Electric water heater, 2 silcocks | $19,200 | [PL1897558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897558/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Repairing the gas line and testing the existing furnace and 1 stove | $2,000 | [G1897559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897559/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [81 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-romsey-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1899227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899227/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring a full kitchen w/ dishwasher, disposal, fridge, microwave, gas stove and 4 recessed lights | $7,000 | [E1895986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895986/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single fam residential home to 3 family. Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler system to be installed.;E[plan] Filed.*CC application Reassigned to FD on 7/14/2026 | $575,000 | [ALT1813988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813988/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Service upgrade 200amp | $5,000 | [E1880544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880544/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1097-1099 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1097--1099-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace all rotted exterior trim work | $50,000 | [SF1889235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889235/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Re-piped kitchen, sink, drainage and water and second floor bathroom drainage | $3,000 | [PL1889901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889901/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | new drywall + trim, int &; ext doors, sand floor, replace kit. cabinets, counters, and bath fixtures. Elec. and plumbing fixtures will be updated in existing locations. Add recessed lighting in 2nd FL BRs. No changes to framing, structure, or exterior envelope. Replace deck, entry and rear stair rai | $65,000 | [SF1882596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882596/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | The house need to be inspected for power reconnection | $200 | [E1883680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883680/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [36 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-tuttle-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Furnish and install twenty-three (23) harvey building products white interior / black exterior laminate exterior classic vinyl replacement windows w/ low-e/argon, half screens. | $17,800 | [SF1880179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880179/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Working on 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 4 bathroom | $20,000 | [PL1883425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883425/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872522 -Occupancy Committee review.We will remove all the existing kitchen cabinets and reinstall new ones.New countertops, appliances and refinish the existing flooring. | $103,679 | [SF1861893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861893/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1105 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1105-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Painting of interior and Exterior. Replace exist floor tiles and countertop. Pressure washing exterior and patch holes. All work Non-Structural. Yeanie's Burgers- (39 Savin Hill Ave.) | $25,000 | [SF1880248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880248/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization | $4,392 | [SF1873414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873414/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [66 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-tuttle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family.; | Not listed | [ALT1872522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872522/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $6,000 | [SF1857959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857959/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $20,000 | [E1857967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857967/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [928 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/928-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove and replace all stair threads and clips install new stair threads remove all bar grating install new bar grating and secure with j-bolts remove all existing bolts and install new grade 5 hardware remove surface rust paint black | $28,500 | [SF1866800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866800/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [10 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-crescent-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | install aluminum coil on fascia & paint soffit | $7,870 | [SF1868160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868160/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [53 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-crescent-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $8,316 | [SF1828106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828106/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | need to upgrade this underground service to 200A and add a common meter for this 3 families house | $6,500 | [E1861619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861619/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT1554519 to fix paperwork error: increasing width by 6 inches and length by 2 feet. Consistent with ZBA and BPD approved plans. | Not listed | [A1838266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1838266/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Full Electrical Service Upgrade from 100A to 200A | $3,800 | [E1852171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852171/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS no structural | $4,102 | [SF1851017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851017/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [70 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-tuttle-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS | $13,733 | [E1851018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851018/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22 Newport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-newport-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $14,000 | [SF1843758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843758/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up due to a building fire | $15,000 | [SF1853422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853422/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,339 | [SF1848772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848772/) |

## 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 |  | 42 Bakersfield St | 0.23 mi W | To raze the existing two-car garage and construct a new two-family dwelling on the lot | [BOA1904613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 269 E Cottage St | 850 ft N | To construct a 6 Story Hotel Commercial mixed use blg of 40,923 SqFt | [BOA1895407](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 20 Mayfield St | 340 ft W | To change occupancy from Existing 3-family to 5 family by dividing 1 unit to create 5-family total - no… | [BOA1853058](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-22 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 34 Spring Garden St | 0.19 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1794725](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-31 |

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): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [10 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-romsey-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [11 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-romsey-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [18 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-romsey-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026
- [22-24 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-romsey-st/): newest permit May 1, 2025
- [66 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-romsey-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025
- [67 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-romsey-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [73 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-romsey-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [74 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-romsey-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [80-82 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-romsey-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [81 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-romsey-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 23:08 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 15, 18:47 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 82 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-romsey-st/