# Building permits at 53 Forest St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $325,000 alteration or repair at 81 Mount Pleasant Av, permitted Aug 4.

17 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 17: Upgrade service from 2 meters 200 amps to 4 meters 350 amps. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Electrical | Upgrade service from 2 meters 200 amps to 4 meters 350 amps | $4,000 | [E1860999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860999/) |
| Jul 15, 2024 | New building | New curb cutassigned to fd on 8/16/23 | $20,000 | [U491256969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491256969/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Plumbing | Gas for stove, water heater and furnace | $3,000 | [G1519978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1519978/) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Plumbing | Complete remodel kitchen and 3 bathrooms | $20,000 | [PL1519974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1519974/) |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Electrical | Unit 3 remodel | $12,000 | [E1508018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1508018/) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Electrical | circuits being extended more then 6ft shall have dual function or arch fault breakers installed where need be to meet NFPA 72 NEC 2020 Code. 2 small appliance branch circuits, dining room circuit. All work being done in unit 2 | $3,500 | [E1411905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1411905/) |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Electrical | 1 St floor remodel | $8,000 | [E1267838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1267838/) |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Plumbing | 1st Floor - Installing three laves, tub/shower, shower stall, two toilets, one KS, DW | $2,000 | [PL1249633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1249633/) |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Construct an addition to an existing two-family house to add one unit. Work includes new foundation, framing and finishes with associated mechanical, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical work as shown on the drawings. Install new driveway and curb cut. | $375,000 | [ALT1136138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1136138/) |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace stove 53 Forest Street #2 | $500 | [G811743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G811743/) |
| May 11, 2015 | Plumbing | repl stove 53 Forest #1 | $500 | [G466942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G466942/) |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of a 2-family dwelling and repair as necessary under short form permit. Existing condition. | Not listed | [ALT127692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT127692/) |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Install new bulkhead -short form to secure building and correct violation v#124281 | $500 | [SF147925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF147925/) |
| May 10, 2012 | Electrical | rewireing existing two family no change to service | $10,000 | [E140532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E140532/) |
| Apr 23, 2012 | Plumbing | remodel two kitchens and three bathrooms | $2,000 | [PL134523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL134523/) |
| Apr 23, 2012 | Plumbing | new gas piping for two heating systems | $1,000 | [G134532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G134532/) |
| Mar 28, 2012 | Alteration or repair | demo existing interior,new winows kitchens and baths. | $75,000 | [SF127681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF127681/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | [60 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-forest-st/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | I am adding a new 40A circuit for an induction range | $1,400 | [E1859092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859092/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [92 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-mount-pleasant-av/) | 200 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 40 Gal Indirect onto existing Rinnai Gas Boiler | $3,500 | [PL1845028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845028/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [84 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-moreland-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2 kitchens and baths | $50,000 | [SF1903452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903452/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | Gas test | $500 | [G1895895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895895/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [49 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-winthrop-st/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | Replace existing lighting in building. Customer is providing the fixtures for national Grid rebate, | $8,000 | [E1901198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901198/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing one kitchen sink, disposal, dish washer, on floor. second floor two one lav. & water closet. | $4,000 | [PL1900458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900458/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Installinga gas stove on floor one. | $500 | [G1900462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900462/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Water damage repair & interior renovation: drywall, painting, flooring, & kitchen remodel, insulation. No structural or exterior changes. | $132,498 | [SF1891549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891549/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-moreland-st/) | 970 ft S | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT691795. Installation of new low voltage Fire Alarm System with cellular radio for central station monitoring. | $10,000 | [A1882319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882319/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath renovation | $3,000 | [PL1888097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888097/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | electrical panel work (clean up) to get power to units turned back on by Eversourse. | $400 | [E1882498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882498/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [265-289 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265--289-dudley-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation at attics | $20,640 | [SF1875439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875439/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [70-74 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--74-adams-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875430/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [169-173 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--173-eustis-st/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875398/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [163-167 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163--167-eustis-st/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875397/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [288-298a Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--298a-dudley-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attics | $16,805 | [SF1875446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875446/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [159-161 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159--161-eustis-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875393/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [81 Mount Pleasant Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-mount-pleasant-av/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damage and interior repairs and remodeling. Paint, windows repair, floors refinishing, insulation, drywall | $325,000 | [SF1875722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875722/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [213 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213-eustis-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing bathroom fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1863370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863370/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | - replacing outlet receptacles and light switches on water damaged rooms: first floor kitchen and bedrooms upstairs - ?replacing ceiling lights on water damaged rooms - no rewire - ?breakers update by code | $2,000 | [E1861367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861367/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reconstruction and finish renovations including replacement of drywall/plaster, flooring, trim, cabinetry; painting, finish work; and minor plumbing and electrical reconnects associated with reconstruction. No structural modifications or changes to layout, occupancy, or use. | $52,000 | [SF1852156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852156/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [21-23 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-forest-st/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The contractor will remodel the two front decks of the house, the front stair case, including the railings, and repair any framing that needs to be repaired. | $10,500 | [SF1855283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855283/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [39 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blue-hill-av/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install two new Harvey Tribute energy-efficient double-hung windows in the basement to replace previously existing windows. Correct framing, as needed. Window specs: SunGain PLUS, Double Glazed, Double Low-E 180 RS, Argon Filled, E.Star Zone: North, U-Factor = 0.26, SHGC = 0.46 | $2,000 | [SF1842814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842814/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [39 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blue-hill-av/) | 800 ft S | Other | Take down and rebuild staircase. Reuse as many materials as possible. Replace damaged treads, risers, and balusters. | $15,000 | [SF1829770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829770/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [20 Magazine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-magazine-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $10,000 | [SF1852887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852887/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [18 Magazine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-magazine-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization and air sealing with the mass save program. No structural changes. | $734 | [SF1844671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844671/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moreland-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,217 | [SF1904068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904068/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [30-32 Clarence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-clarence-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904530/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885267, 885263) ( Unit -1,Unit - 3) | $7,000 | [SF1894524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894524/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [93 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-moreland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | gas for 4 new navien water heaters | $10,000 | [G1797261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1797261/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [26 Montrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-montrose-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 12.3 KW and 30 modules. No ESS installation. | $26,174 | [E1902526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902526/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [18 Perrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-perrin-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | replacing tub with stand up shower and renovate stand up shower | $8,000 | [SF1901687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901687/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [6 Cleveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cleveland-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Installation of electrical disconnect switches for mini-split system | $1,300 | [E1900086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900086/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [58 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch, maintain existing layout, new footings, pressure-treated frame, composite decking, and pressure-treated railings. | $15,500 | [SF1896027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896027/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [451 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/451-dudley-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1890174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890174/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | changing the original PE who stamped the Tier1 fire alarm to FA installer contractor. | $100 | [A1887823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1887823/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [11 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-greenville-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1860941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860941/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [121-123 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121--123-zeigler-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875424/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Copeland Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-copeland-pk/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace existing electrical connection and install disconnect for a 1-ton ductless mini-split changeout. | $1,000 | [E1883083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883083/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | New construction. Fire alarm installation Hard wire battery back up | $4,000 | [EFA1865762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865762/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator and devices for a new system in a 3-family townhouse style residential building. Wires to be run by others | $6,700 | [EFA1877533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877533/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-winthrop-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Replacing DAS and installing weather station for data collection. | $27,630 | [E1865460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865460/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | New construction. Wiring of 3 units. Gas stoves. | $18,000 | [E1865073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865073/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 3 Tankless water heater, 3 furnaces and gas line | $63,000 | [G1846873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846873/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [17 Dennis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-dennis-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install 6.97 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 17 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $27,000 | [E1845372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845372/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [17 Dennis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-dennis-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Install 6.97 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 17 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $27,000 | [SF1845369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845369/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [19 Dennis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dennis-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | 10sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Matte Black | $7,000 | [SF1850838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850838/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [58-60h Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60h-dearborn-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | replace a junction box and the 400 amps disconnect | $3,000 | [E1851870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851870/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [17 Dennis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-dennis-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | 12sq. strip & re-roof; IKO - Cambridge - Dual Black | $7,000 | [SF1843302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843302/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Installing plumbing systems for this 3 duplexes house | $49,500 | [PL1843896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843896/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [6 Aspen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-aspen-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1829835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829835/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 17 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-forest-st/