# Building permits at 52 Johnson St, Boston, MA

1 Hartlawn Rd: demolition permitted May 1, a new building May 5.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 820 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 26 panels 10.66kW. NO ESS - NO structural work needed at site | $59,400 | [SF1754632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1754632/) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 26 panels 10.66kW. No ESS | $35,640 | [E1754638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1754638/) |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Fire systems | wiring of 2 story addition consisting of familyroom, mudroom, masterbedroom, masterbathroom, and 200A service upgrade &; install smokes/co's throughout addition. | $850 | [EFA117664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA117664/) |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Electrical | wiring of 2 story addition consisting of familyroom, mudroom, masterbedroom, masterbathroom, and 200A service upgrade | $7,000 | [E117656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E117656/) |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Plumbing | install tub lav and toilet | $2,500 | [PL115721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL115721/) |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Plumbing | Install on demand water heater and gas log | $2,500 | [G115720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G115720/) |
| Oct 20, 2011 | Addition | Adding a mudroom to the first floor, and adding a bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet to the second floor (on top of existing structure). | $90,000 | [ALT76696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT76696/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [PL1903350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903350/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [G1903343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903343/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install replacement bath system - no strucutral work | $23,727 | [SF1899751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899751/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [PL1895466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895466/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [G1895462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895462/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,600 | [SF1890302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890302/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hartlawn-rd/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,536 | [SF1886295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886295/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | New gas service tie in | $800 | [G1852902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852902/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,442 | [SF1879303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879303/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [95 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-cass-st/) | 710 ft E | Roofing | Strip all asphalt roofing. Furnish and install new architectural asphalt shingle roofing system. | $15,326 | [SF1875181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875181/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Altacrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-altacrest-rd/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, weather strip & sweep for doors, fiberglass for rim joist, insulate basement door, & blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $3,474 | [SF1869950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869950/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | wire new single family home with a 200 amp overhead service | $20,000 | [E1865350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865350/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [12 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cypress-st/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | strip and replace roof | $9,000 | [SF1854943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854943/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installing ductless mini split heat pump system with 1 outdoor unit. | $5,300 | [SF1851667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851667/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 960 ft N | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 960 ft N | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [12 Bronx Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bronx-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Deck. Interior renovation & finishing of existing basement Scope: construction of a finished TV/family rm, new bathrm & enclosed mech rm. Work to include framing, insulation drywall, flooring, painting, electrical and lighting installation, plumbing fixtures/connections, Existing structure to remain | $20,000 | [ALT1850287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850287/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $20,000 | [PL1858818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $5,000 | [G1858819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858819/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Furnish and install (2) recessed LED lights on the new porch. Furnish and install (2) wall sconce light fixtures on the porch. Furnish and install (2) weather-resistant receptacle outlets: (1) receptacle outlet on the porch. (1) receptacle outlet on the side of the house. | $2,000 | [E1856673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856673/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/) | 450 ft W | Roofing | Full strip and re roof | $6,500 | [SF1847065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847065/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2231 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2231-centre-st/) | 910 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | a separate company is removing an esisting wood fence and we are installing approx 74ft of 5ft high vinyl picket fence | $4,175 | [SF1847307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847307/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | Wiring 1 outdoor unit for ductless mini split heat pump system | $1,000 | [E1851636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851636/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | wire new inground swimming pool. | $7,000 | [E1851781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851781/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 830 ft W | Pool or spa | Installation of a 9' x 16' Fiberglass Swimming Pool | $71,000 | [ALT1824447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824447/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of the existing enclosed front porch, front masonry stairs and wrought iron railings. The Contractor shall rebuild the front porch as an open porch, with new masonry front stairs. The Contractor shall modify the front walkway to align with the new stairs | $38,900 | [SF1848876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848876/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 820 ft NW | New building | Tear down existing structure at 157 Baker Street and rebuild a new single family dwelling with a one car attached garage. Please note the new building will face the side street and will be known as 1 Hartlawn St.; Requesting Nominal Fee;Single family with attached garage for one vehicle, unfinished  | $440,000 | [ERT1770431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1770431/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | pool heater install | $3,500 | [G1843863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843863/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Demolition | Demo existing structure in order to rebuild new single family dwelling in conjunction with ERT 1770431. Please note the former address was 157 Baker St. We changed the new house to face Hartlawn.Dig Safe#2026-1803335 | $14,800 | [SF1843262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843262/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2222 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2222-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Tie pre action sprinkler system, protecting elevator, in to fire alarm. This includes Shunt Trip for Elevator | $14,000 | [E1904966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904966/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2222 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2222-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Tie new elevator pre action sprinkler system in to existing fire alarm system, per attached plans | $14,000 | [EFA1903993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903993/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Wire new single family 3 bed room home with a 400 amp overhead service | $30,000 | [E1900725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900725/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Install wiring for hot water heater and dryer | $750 | [E1895978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895978/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2356 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2356-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate exterior walls with 4" dense pack cellulose, insulate attic floor with 15" cellulose, insulate knee wall slope with cellulose and 2" ISO board. | $21,703 | [SF1886809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886809/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Run new gas line to the attic furnace. Note there is not gas line on the street at this time. This work is being completed for the future, when a gas meter is installed at their house. | $1,500 | [G1889789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889789/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $17,000 | [PL1896797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896797/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Water Heater Swap, converting from Gas to electric. 50 Gallon | $3,000 | [PL1891819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891819/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Removing remaining gas line and Capping at Meter. | $150 | [G1891812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891812/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | Erect new single family dwelling with an unfinished basement for mechanical/storage use, and an attic that is unfinished except for a bedroom/hallway.Includes; two off- street parking spots; and a Solar -Ready Zone. On the vacant lot parcel # 2010596000- 10th Edition;e[Plans] Filed | $405,000 | [ERT1797639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1797639/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Customer is adding second floor to house with new full bathroom. Roughing in toilet, lav and shower with shower valve. Bringing existing stack through roof. | $5,600 | [PL1873942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873942/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [G1871836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [PL1871842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871842/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2197 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2197-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring to two mini split units | $2,000 | [E1862660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862660/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2197 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2197-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, blown in cellulose for attic floor & overhang, fg for damming & crawl space ceiling, remove old fg batts, 2" rigid for crawl space ceiling, weather strip & sweep for doors | $4,466 | [SF1850385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850385/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Install a temporary electrical service off the home for a home addition. | $1,800 | [ETS1859657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859657/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [11 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Service change 100 to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1846276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846276/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [51 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Install EV charger 50A hardwired option inside garage (Tesla Charger). | $900 | [E1845840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845840/) |

## More on this street

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

- [38 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-johnson-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [19 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-johnson-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 03:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-johnson-st/