# Building permits at 516 Harvard St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25, 2025: Bath Kitchen Laundry. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 990 ft east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry | $8,900 | [PL1782722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1782722/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $25,000 | [E1766240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1766240/) |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | full renovation of 3 bathrooms, replacement of all kitchen cabinetry, and installation of new electrical devices and ceiling-mounted light fixtures throughout kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Existing electrical wiring to remain in place where possible. Plumbing to be replaced in kitchens and | $125,000 | [SF1749809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1749809/) |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Electrical | Replace 120 V Smoke detectors in units 1-2-3 and common areas | $2,000 | [E1590278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1590278/) |
| Oct 19, 2015 | Alteration or repair | repair exterior front porch. | $9,750 | [SF530329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF530329/) |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Other | To keep the basement area for storage only. | Not listed | [SF446092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF446092/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 150 ft NE | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 150 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 150 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 900 ft SE | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 750 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [SF1904851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904851/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 750 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [E1904854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904854/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 290 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 710 ft E | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [133 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-wellington-hill-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $76,699 | [SF1863097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863097/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 920 ft E | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2-6 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 300 ft S | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 720 ft NE | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 27 Westmore Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1896997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896997/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [SF1894645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894645/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $110,400 | [E1894649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894649/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | kitchen Remodeling, including installation/replacement of cabinets Tile, Paint. Install bathroom shower wall tile. | $16,400 | [SF1891027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891027/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [116 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board t o the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutter at rear of home. | $28,600 | [SF1889503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889503/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Installing (2) hybrid water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1873513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873513/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [149 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers and (2) air handlers for heat pump systems and (2) water heaters | $14,000 | [E1873502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873502/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Repairs and replacement for ceiling and walls electrical boxes. Locations : 3 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen and Entrance. work to be performed in 2nd floor appartement | $3,500 | [E1857201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857201/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior wall with blown in cellulose insulation. | $5,725 | [SF1826294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826294/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [25-27 Westmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-westmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Replace 2 Bathroom fan/lights | $2,000 | [E1845068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845068/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 990 ft E | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 655 Morton St | 740 ft SE | To change Occupancy from 3-family house to a -family house | [BOA1770910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 0.24 mi E | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [480 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [473 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-harvard-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [584 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [425 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425-harvard-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [624 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/624-harvard-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [400 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/400-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [636-638 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/636--638-harvard-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [392 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/392-harvard-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:28 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-harvard-st/