# Building permits at 516 Washington St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Nov 19, 2024: Replace siding wood shingles on a triple decker Replace decking boards and railing system of the front decks. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | Roofing | Replace siding wood shingles on a triple decker Replace decking boards and railing system of the front decks on the 2nd and 3rd floor Replace decking boards and railing system of the back decks on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor | $47,500 | [SF1668290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1668290/) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade first and second floors kitchen and add bathroom on first floor | $9,000 | [E1632151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1632151/) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Electrical | Second and third floor upgrade kitchen and install two bathroom | $3,500 | [E1246622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1246622/) |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Convert two pantries into two full baths on second and third floors, renovate existing second floor kitchen | $18,180 | [SF1211920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1211920/) |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Alteration or repair | #1-Replace Kitchen Cabinets, replace interior doors/trim, paint unit, replace switches, outlets, light fixtures. Update electrical as needed. | $42,000 | [SF562245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF562245/) |
| Aug 20, 2013 | Plumbing | retest gas line | $300 | [G276471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G276471/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 55 ft W | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 55 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 55 ft W | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | Replacing 10 windows, exterior shingle repair, and painting | $50,000 | [SF1908008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908008/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 440 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Fire systems | Add new horn strobes, Smoke detecgtors, Mpnitor module for ansul system, Pull Station and test existing duct detector. all tied into an existing Fire panel 2nd floor unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. This is to replace electric permit E1843321 | $12,000 | [EFA1905587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905587/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 730 ft N | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 290 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [54 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bostonia-av/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade, new charger, 3 new mini split systems | $9,800 | [E1864916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864916/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 280 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [16-18 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-langley-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | 225A/100a span panel installation | $3,500 | [E1907423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907423/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Regal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-regal-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | upgrading panel from 100A to 200A | $5,000 | [E1906325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906325/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Add 2 new full bathroom | $6,500 | [PL1900957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900957/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [E1900797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900797/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor-1 toilet, 2 lavs and 1 shower | $4,000 | [PL1894189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894189/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Add pne bathroom to first floor and another to second floor. | $2,000 | [E1896744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896744/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install one AC mini split condenser and two mini split heads. | $12,943 | [SF1894479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894479/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing 2nd floor bathroom | $86,657 | [SF1881672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881672/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Add one bathroom to first floor and another to second. | $43,800 | [SF1878810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878810/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | adding a min split to permi. number te1870505 | $500 | [E1878705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878705/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Combi boiler replacement - re connect gas | $1,200 | [G1880109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880109/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rogers-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879175/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | New full bathroom in the basement New combi boiler / water heater | $18,000 | [PL1880108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880108/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | basement finish, adding a full bath room, 1" closed cell form spray on foundation and R-15 Rock wool for the exterior walls, build partitions with plaster finish, make 2 offices, mechanical rm, storage, install new On-demand water heater. lightings and outlets up to code. finish stairs. | $107,000 | [ALT1861918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861918/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | wiring basement Reno and adding a bath also adding a sub panel for additional circuits | $5,000 | [E1870505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870505/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [55 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bostonia-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | Amendment to ERT 1545143. Added storage in the basement for Unit 1. Added 806 SQF of to Unit 2. The space was added to the attic. New work included adding a bedroom and bathroom with roof dormer. | $50,000 | [A1795336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1795336/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Back line voltage 120 Volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864014/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Front unit wire line voltage 120 volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864009/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | $2,000 | [PL1861667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861667/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Demo existing kitchen wiring replace wiring as necessary, rewire new kitchen to updated plan | $3,500 | [E1860572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860572/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolish the rear deck, rebuild one same footprint 7x20, use 2x8 pt framing, 6x6 deck support,4x4 deck and rail, 5 1/2 decking boards, pt ballistas, and close under the deck with plywood | $18,420 | [SF1851535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851535/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and kitchen renovations | $40,000 | [SF1848901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848901/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Reconfigurer bath and kitchen wiring. Change sub panel | $6,500 | [E1845529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845529/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [PL1844739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844739/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [G1844738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844738/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

## 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 |  | 10 Larch St | 0.22 mi SW | To convert basement into an external ADU | [BOA1885678](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [508-512 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/508--512-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [530-542 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530--542-washington-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [533 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-washington-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [497-505 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/497--505-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [537-539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/537--539-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [493-501 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493--501-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [490 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 20:30 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 13, 14:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-washington-st/