# Building permits at 51 Bicknell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M alteration or repair at 147 Harvard St, permitted Oct 8.

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 3: Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 121 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 41 Bicknell St, 170 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 3 | $5,179 | [SF1879885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879885/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 160 ft E | Electrical | Wire finish basement with bathroom: 18 recessed lights 16 outlets 1 sub panel - 100amps 3 smoke detectors 1 inside fan | $7,800 | [E1896762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896762/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 160 ft E | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $3,000 | [PL1894742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894742/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -2nd floor windows | $7,841 | [SF1883723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883723/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 220 ft S | Electrical | Install new 208/230V electrical circuit and AC disconnect for a 1-ton ductless mini-split system. | $1,000 | [E1882854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882854/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-gleason-st/) | 130 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,914 | [SF1875979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875979/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 190 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of 2 Electric Water Heaters in basement of residence BID Permit# SF1846146 | $3,000 | [PL1868472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868472/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/) | 230 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic unit #2 | $3,022 | [SF1868512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868512/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 190 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200A to 400A, 2 hot water tank, 2 condenser heat pump, 2 bath fan | $15,600 | [E1863645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863645/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/) | 60 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Install vertical siding to front bays. Cover trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutters and screens. | $46,500 | [SF1865392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865392/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 230 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation adding 6 bathrooms | $15,000 | [PL1862184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862184/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 230 ft NW | Plumbing | Two new furnaces and two new kitchen stoves | $3,500 | [G1862188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862188/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | New (1) CAT and (1) RG6 lines per unit for new 2 family property. | $3,000 | [ELV1848625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848625/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 230 ft NW | Fire systems | All new local smoke and CO detectors in new 2 family property. | $6,000 | [EFA1848618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1848618/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 2 family property. New 400AMP service with 2 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $20,000 | [E1848610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848610/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,740 | [SF1848087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848087/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradshaw-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Install new receptacles and switches in bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, including one GFCI receptacle in the bathroom and 4 new breakers. | $3,100 | [E1846734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846734/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Upgrade electrical service; install mini splits, replace water tanks, replace window and door (main entry) | $102,500 | [SF1846146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846146/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Basement and wall insulation and air sealing in both units. | $11,200 | [SF1837682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837682/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 160 ft E | Electrical | Relocating inverter from interior to exterior on the same wall. | $1,000 | [E1844586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844586/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 69 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [147 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-harvard-st/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces. | $1,640,000 | [FND1830039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1830039/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [62 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-charlotte-st/) | 310 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing 4 gas meters and 4 gas ranges in the basement | $4,000 | [G1906925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906925/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6r Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6r-gleason-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | new pluming for single family | $6,000 | [PL1905818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905818/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-gleason-st/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | new plumbing in basement unit | $4,000 | [PL1905770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905770/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 290 ft S | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | $30,381 | [PL1894064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894064/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | replace electrical panel in the unit21,31 | $3,500 | [E1904804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904804/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. Remove and replace (1) toilet and (1) vanity, like for like. | $25,422 | [SF1902525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902525/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | wiring for furnace and condenser | $1,150 | [E1900516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900516/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 530 ft S | Solar | Installation of 28 modules-roof mounted - 12.040 kw dc, 9.772 kw ac | $18,868 | [E1897544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897544/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 710 ft NE | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 790 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 360 ft SW | Electrical | Install 3 bathroom fans | $2,250 | [E1900311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900311/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900227/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 530 ft S | Solar | Installation of 28 modules, solar roof-mounted, 12.040 kW DC, 9.772 kW AC | $47,169 | [SF1890363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890363/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [11 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-page-st/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing - units 1 and 2 only. Blown in cellulose. | $6,000 | [SF1891508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891508/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-page-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove existing 137 sq ft deck, stairs and rails - install new 137sq ft deck, stairs and rails per photos and plans attached | $56,005 | [SF1894762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894762/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $6,539 | [SF1890797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890797/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [115 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-glenway-st/) | 510 ft NE | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891577/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [69 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glenway-st/) | 790 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $900 | [G1890243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890243/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 260 ft E | Fire systems | Installing new 24v fire alarm system for 2-family w/ ADU addition in basement. Owner has requested FQAC to be designer and installer for this fire alarm system. These plans submitted should supersede any previously supplied 24v fire alarm system plans for permit ALT1692246. Thank you.Verify by ward  | $5,800 | [A1873296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1873296/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Fire damage reconstruction of existing two-family dwelling. Structural repairs and roof rebuild per approved plans. Reconstruct all fire-damaged building components, including framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, drywall, and interior finishes. | $350,000 | [ALT1883300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883300/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [26 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-esmond-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | boiler wiring and sub panel | $1,750 | [E1840638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840638/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Replacing three exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $2,500 | [E1887015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887015/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of all ceilings, walls, and flooring on all three levels due to fire and water damage. | $45,000 | [SF1830125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830125/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service, add common panel and wire 4 heat pumps, 2 DH water heaters | $10,000 | [E1882720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882720/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Replace 2 electric water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1881401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881401/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [9 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-nightingale-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | grounding the main service, installing ground rods | $500 | [E1879457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879457/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [57 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-charlotte-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | Strip and re-siding: Tando Advanced Composite Siding | $85,000 | [SF1879066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879066/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 14 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $26,100 | [SF1874738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874738/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [16 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charlotte-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding 6 sub water meter in basement | $3,500 | [PL1873753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873753/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | Electrical meter relocation *inside to outside* | $24,000 | [E1876037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876037/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-fowler-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair back stairs same size as existing, 8" risers and 11" threads by 36" wide, about 9 steps, all pt. Repair front stairs just replace threads and risers with composite and pvc, only 4 steps. Replace 4 sections of guard rails 36' x 40" each with pvc on front deck. | $5,200 | [SF1874441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874441/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [59 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-esmond-st/) | 450 ft W | Roofing | Strip & reroof to fix damage | $34,909 | [SF1870127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870127/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [11a-11 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a--11-wales-st/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $95,040 | [SF1870556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870556/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [30-32 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-bicknell-st/) | 320 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $63,720 | [SF1870543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870543/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [38-40 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-mclellan-st/) | 800 ft NW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $76,896 | [SF1870537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870537/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 630 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $112,320 | [SF1870529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870529/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [41-43 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-esmond-st/) | 570 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $78,408 | [SF1870526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870526/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Automatic Control Systems, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873221/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873216/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Replace existing gas boiler and water heater with Lochinvar high efficiency gas combination boiler / water heater and install backflow preventer. | $15,000 | [PL1870928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870928/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Install new gas combination boiler and water heater and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $15,000 | [G1870936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870936/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing chimney due to structural deterioration and unsafe condition. Demolish chimney to roofline/foundation as required and properly weatherproof and repair affected roof and exterior finishes. | $5,000 | [SF1871095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871095/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [141-143 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141--143-glenway-st/) | 390 ft E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870479/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [162 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-harvard-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID- 870498) (Unit-2) | $8,000 | [SF1866791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866791/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 260 ft E | Plumbing | furnace replacement | $8,000 | [G1866957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866957/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding from home. Install 3/8" foam board insulation to the exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $38,600 | [SF1865401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865401/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 980 ft N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845528/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 940 ft N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845522/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [65 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-mclellan-st/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | install 3 20amp receptacles in 3rd floor apartment bedrooms | $2,700 | [E1859664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859664/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [103-105 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-glenway-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Air seal and densepack cellulose in attic floor, install thermodome cover for pull down stair, install wind baffles and chutes to maintain soffit venting | $4,350 | [SF1859346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859346/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [144-144b Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--144b-harvard-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1856923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856923/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [37 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-nightingale-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, roof vent, and CO alarms. | $19,356 | [SF1852765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852765/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 410 ft E | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 430 ft W | Solar | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $20,516 | [SF1850845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850845/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $1,476 | [E1850851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850851/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 410 ft E | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | Im running a 50amp feed for the stove in unit 3 kitchen as well dual function the kitchen circuits. In unit one and two im dual functioning the microwave, dishwasher and fridge circuits. I'm also rewiring three hot water tanks | $10,000 | [E1847787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847787/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Drainage for 4 new washers. | $8,000 | [PL1846653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846653/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Connecting gas dryers to main gas line | $4,000 | [G1846659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846659/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 440 ft SW | Plumbing | Changing 4 toilets 3 lavs 3 shower valves 3 electric hot water heaters 3 kitchen sinks 3 dishwasher just fixture swap | $9,000 | [PL1845265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845265/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 440 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas piped 2 new furance install 2 gas stoves | $3,000 | [G1845266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845266/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [217 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-harvard-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Takedown triple decker porch roof to remain. Rebuild triple decker porch exact size as before per stamped plans | $30,000 | [SF1906539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906539/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 400 amps service upgrade run circuits for 3 heat pumps run circuit for stove in unit 3 change bathroom fan install unit 3 | $12,000 | [E1904745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904745/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of windows, exterior door weatherstripping, new electrical service, new heat pump mini splits, replacement of hot water heater, new hoods and vents. As per Mayors Office of Housing Green Retrofit Program. | $164,674 | [SF1903260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903260/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [764-776 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/764--776-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Strip off old rubber roof and install new EPDM rubber. | $55,510 | [SF1902408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902408/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of a new common building fire alarm system due to the major renovation of the property per building permit ALT1794372. | $16,450 | [EFA1899518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899518/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Changing a 3 family to a 4 family. Updating framing to include 4 family as per plan. Updating windows and doors updating plumbing adding fire protection updating hvac units and carpentry on the floors including gutters painting. | $757,000 | [ALT1794372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1794372/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Sign | Remove and replace the LEd price panel on the Pylon sign. New LED prices to include diesel. | $4,400 | [ALT1864401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864401/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-esmond-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in common area laundry room. | $300 | [G1890210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890210/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [52 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-ellington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans | Not listed | [ALT1878459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878459/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [35 Abbot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-abbot-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Will be removing the home's current roof and replacing with new onyx black lifetime shingles. Will be installing 6' ice + water shield to the base of the house. Will be installing rubber synthetic deck underlayment. Will be installing a ridge vent at peak with cap shingle. new pipe jacks and boots | $14,280 | [SF1875034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875034/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV system. | $3,000 | [ELV1873214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873214/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845527/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Install rubber roof | $18,000 | [SF1861335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861335/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [60 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-nightingale-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install shelves in bedrooms install door locks in doors install missing baseboards install missing siding in front area of house install missing ballusters on porches | $4,500 | [SF1861287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861287/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Wiring for new underground fuel storage tanks and fuel dispensers. | $45,000 | [E1833564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833564/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 41 Bicknell St | 170 ft S | To change the legal occupancy from four residential units to a building with five residential units anda… | [BOA1903128](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-09-22 |
| Requested |  | 99 Erie St | 0.24 mi N | To change the legal occupancy from a building with six residential units to a building with eight… | [BOA1905278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 0.20 mi SE | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 147 Harvard St | 850 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "New 4-unit residential development with 3 on-grade parking spaces" | [BOA1811687](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-13 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 16 Nightingale St | 0.21 mi SE | To change a 3 family to a 4 family | [BOA1824677](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-03 |

## More on this street

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

- [50 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bicknell-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [54 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025
- [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [41 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-bicknell-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [30-32 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2026
- [28 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bicknell-st/): newest permit Dec 27, 2024
- [24 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bicknell-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 20:45 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 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 121 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-bicknell-st/