# Building permits at 51 Hampstead Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 project at 65-65a Jamaica St, permitted Sep 22.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Dec 5, 2024: Wiring for 2 condensers and 4 air handlers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 740 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | Electrical | Wiring for 2 condensers and 4 air handlers | $1,500 | [E1674781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674781/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Electrical | wire ductless system | $800 | [E1658380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1658380/) |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $600 | [PL445942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL445942/) |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $600 | [G445939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G445939/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater | $590 | [PL376987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL376987/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Plumbing | f+i new water heater | $590 | [G376984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G376984/) |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Replace 1st and 2nd porch on front of home | $16,700 | [SF108811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF108811/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 140 ft N | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 45 ft W | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 160 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 95 ft W | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 95 ft W | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 160 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [65-65a Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--65a-jamaica-st/) | 740 ft NW | New building | Demolish the existing structure to erect a new 2.5 story building with two units and two parking. Building will not have an elevator and will not be fully sprinklered.*NOTE: Existing structure on site to be razed under a separately applied for and issued; SF demolition permit | $800,000 | [ERT1871577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1871577/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 570 ft E | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen for new layout, add lighting in dining room. | $7,000 | [E1883682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883682/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for kitchen and laundry | $4,000 | [PL1880161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880161/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel, demo existing kitchen to studs, save hardwood floor, update plumbing and electrical, move washing machine to pantry, update pantry floor to matching hardwood, install vented stove hood, insulate with Rockwool and closed cell foam, blueboard, plaster, paint, install finish cabinets. | $70,000 | [SF1876018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876018/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 370 ft NW | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [36-38 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-saint-joseph-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $11,762 | [SF1872134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872134/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 410 ft N | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 260 ft N | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [35-35a Asticou Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-asticou-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200amp to 350amp. Add public meter. Wire basement lights, common spaces to public panel. Add additional circuits, eliminate knob and tube in the first unit. Add subpanel and new circuits on second floor unit and rewire all Knob a tube fed wiring to eliminate it. | $32,000 | [E1895968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895968/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1889169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889169/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | UNIT 1L - Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Install exhaust fan/light combo and vent to outside. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $20,900 | [SF1882156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882156/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | UNIT 1L - Convert first floor bathtub to shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1882160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882160/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70a-south-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles repair on the dormer on the right side of the house from the bottom of dormer down to gutter and around the right and left side corners. Gutter and downspouts replacement on (front porch and left side of house) using Englert.32 gauge gutters. | $4,200 | [SF1865245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865245/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Hampstead Rd | 370 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 680 ft SE | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Hampstead Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [47 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [44 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [69 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [27 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [79 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [16 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025
- [9 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:10 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-hampstead-rd/