# Building permits at 5250 Washington St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 5205 Washington St, 600 ft northeast, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units | $1,200 | [ELV1900372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900372/) |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and Re-Roof. Appro 20 squares.. Non-Structural | $19,000 | [SF1705374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1705374/) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Fire systems | Installation of a new fire sprinkler system per NFPA13 | $50,000 | [A1670677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1670677/) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in accordance with 780 cmr | $15,875 | [EFA1680984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1680984/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage camera system and upgrade of existing low voltage security system at 5250 Washington Street, Knights of Columbus Hall. | $16,385 | [E1665712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1665712/) |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Plumbing | Install plumbing for handicap bathroom 1st floor | $5,000 | [PL1659610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1659610/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 190 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove back staircase and replace it with an extension to the other part of the building to provide an second means of egress. THE ORIGINAL ALT1741323 job description is to build out 2 residential apartments from existing office space on the second floor. [ePlans] | $25,000 | [A1850076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850076/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/) | 230 ft W | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof on a 6 family town house. | $38,600 | [SF1865399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865399/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | New electrical wiring for a 14 unit new construction building plus common spaces, new electrical service, underground work, tv data and internet. | $185,000 | [E1859330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859330/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,470 | [SF1847918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847918/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Unit 202 conversion from commerical space to residential. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sq feet. | $15,000 | [E1851474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851474/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/) | 210 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Deck renovation: replace with new composted floors | $12,000 | [SF1847123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847123/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Work to be done at secondary address 5287 Washington. Replace gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1905743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905743/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-birchwood-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,272 | [E1899290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899290/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 560 ft N | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [37 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-rockland-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,582 | [SF1889782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889782/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo due to water damage and repairs. Install insulation, drywall, and flooring | $32,669 | [SF1887779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887779/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1895636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895636/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Kerna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-kerna-rd/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing siding with new vinyl siding, replace one window, replace all exterior trim | $70,000 | [SF1885926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885926/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888029/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | Existing Basement bathroom. Lavatory drain needs to be jack hammered up and made to correct size and tied in to waste line. Run vent up to serve fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1886739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886739/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16-22 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--22-rockland-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 15 Harvey replacement windows | $11,000 | [SF1881989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881989/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | add 9 new recessed light and 3 ceiling fixture on existing switches | $2,500 | [E1870539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870539/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 410 ft S | Electrical | Replace 200amp service, replace (12) receptacles, replace (4) baseboard heaters, add GFCI protection to basement and basement bathroom | $4,500 | [E1860430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860430/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16-18 Meshaka St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-meshaka-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1844408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844408/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [42 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom remodel | $38,750 | [SF1905774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905774/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [42 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New front porch decking and railings Rear porch railing system New lattice under deck | $28,975 | [SF1905539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905539/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1904120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904120/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [31 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goethe-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work to support the installation of a ductless mini-split system | $500 | [E1891789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891789/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cheriton-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902245/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | finish the basement to be used as tv room | $49,071 | [ALT1839919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839919/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5337-5339 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5337--5339-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip old roofing shingles to install new shingles on the building | $15,000 | [SF1888657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888657/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [45 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovation to existing residence. Close existing doorway, remove portion of non-load-bearing pantry wall to create open passage, construct new non-load-bearing partition wall, and install new den door. No structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ESS, lift, or occupancy changes | $3,000 | [ALT1883144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883144/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairs of front porch with existing dimension | $10,000 | [SF1882656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882656/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [PL1881886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881886/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [G1881884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881884/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade | $5,000 | [E1880561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880561/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $19,462 | [SF1874808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874808/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing exterior wall siding with new siding, includes all necessary moisture barrier, flashing and sealants | $36,863 | [SF1872146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872146/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $6,487 | [E1875230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875230/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [48 Schiller Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-schiller-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Heat pump/Mini split wiring (3 Ton) | $2,000 | [E1874242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874242/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [370 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-grove-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $4,383 | [SF1863481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863481/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Sewer pipe replacement in basement Laundry hook up in basement | $8,000 | [PL1864242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864242/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Pulling Utility meter socket away from house so siding can be installed. | $500 | [E1862959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862959/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $14,132 | [SF1850720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850720/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [35 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1850726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850726/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Siding replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect sheathing & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, replace flashing if needed, apply new flashing tape around windows, doors and protrusions. Install new vinyl siding. | $29,979 | [SF1844177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844177/) |

## 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 | 5205 Washington St | 600 ft NE | To create access way, via encroachment, to ground level parking and other structural encroachments… | [BOA1895744](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 231 to 239 Grove St | 770 ft N | To combine two parcels, to create 13,490 sf lot | [BOA1895742](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 Stimson St | 240 ft E | To change use and occupancy of the daycare on the ground floor into an additional residential unit to total… | [BOA1848753](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [5252-5270 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5252--5270-washington-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026
- [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [5268 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5268-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [5272 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5272-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [5274 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5274-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025
- [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [5205 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5205-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 22:28 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 16, 20:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5250-washington-st/