# Building permits at 53 Linden St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 35 Freeport Wy, permitted Jul 29.

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 5, 2025: Strip and re-roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 0.19 mi southeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof. 18 SQ EPDM rubber Roof membrane | $14,450 | [SF1755851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1755851/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $7,225 | [SF1899092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899092/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [83 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-adams-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Replace (3) Bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $3,817 | [E1899298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899298/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Juliette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-juliette-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of Insulation/weatherization | $2,430 | [SF1895012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895012/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 950 ft NE | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft N | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft N | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 900 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Power for chair lift, conduit for access control and exit signs, bathroom sink faucet sensors. | $68,000 | [E1880613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880613/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft N | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 400 ft N | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of reno/fitout (no gas fixtures) | $9,255 | [G1861914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861914/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [115 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-adams-st/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | plumbing for 9 units | $100,000 | [PL1864716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864716/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-parish-st/) | 980 ft NW | Other | Erect 50x100 tent on 6/26/26, removal on 6/29/26. | $5,985 | [SF1859764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859764/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in third floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace bathroom window; new one to be tempered. Inpection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,896 | [SF1848006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848006/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 410 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-parish-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of Fuel Island and Associated Site Work. Demolition of existing structure under SF1835575eplan; | $1,907,000 | [ALT1813378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813378/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 660 ft NW | Plumbing | Convert third floor bathtub to new shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1848012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848012/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fox-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Update Kitchen and Bathroom. Re plaster all walls and ceiling, replace all interior Wood doors and trim, Refinish hardwood Flooring, Refinish, Front hallway As stairs & flooring, Update cabinets In Kitchen, Tile bathroom Floor. | $140,000 | [SF1846125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846125/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [18-20 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-bentham-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 18 Bentham Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1906004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906004/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [49 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Existing Kitchen Remodeling Add New in suite laundry | $49,950 | [SF1902871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902871/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10-12 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Attic + basement insulation and air sealing. | $8,000 | [SF1900333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900333/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Potosi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-potosi-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 200 Amp service upgrade | $6,000 | [E1900911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900911/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler unit 1 | $5,000 | [PL1890342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890342/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler Unit 1 | $2,000 | [G1890344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890344/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-freeport-wy/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation of new 4000 amp electrical service feeding 5-800 amp sub panels that will feed 50 EV chargers for the Boston Public School buses. | $2,400,000 | [E1875335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875335/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [105 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-draper-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition and debris removal of the existing three-level porches, followed by localized foundation repairs to support a new structure. The contractor will construct a new first-floor porch with a protective rubber roof, install new composite decking and stairs, and set up 6x6 pressure-trea | $21,000 | [SF1872857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872857/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [155 Homes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-homes-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installing Mitsubishi 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Mitsubishi 6K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and (3) Mitsubishi 9K BTU Indoor Wall Units. | $26,500 | [SF1868421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868421/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [155 Homes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-homes-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | installing 2 mini splits | $2,000 | [E1868431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868431/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [85 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-draper-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 3rd floor unit interior. bathroom and kitchen tiling drywall and paint. dining & living new flooring, painting drywall plaster and trim Exterior -damaged rotted trim and and wood shingles. | $25,900 | [SF1868244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868244/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [41 Percival St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-percival-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade existing service from 100A to 200A move meters outside and add a public meter | $7,400 | [E1867682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867682/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Fox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-fox-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Emergency service repair. wind knocked riser off the dwelling onto the sidewalk. I repaired the service and repowered up the dwelling. The utility line will need to be replaced/reworked the point of attachment was moved slightly. | $1,500 | [E1856171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856171/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [33 Percival St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-percival-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | sidding repair | $3,500 | [SF1856036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856036/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renovations. | $4,000 | [E1846755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846755/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | remodel 2 bathrooms and a kitchen | $10,000 | [PL1846716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846716/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [69 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replace oven | $1,000 | [G1846719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846719/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 0.19 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 970 ft NE | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 800 ft SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 820 ft SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 600 ft N | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [44 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-linden-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [39 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linden-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [23 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-linden-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [20 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-linden-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [17 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-linden-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [16-22 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--22-linden-st/): newest permit May 27, 2025
- [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [91 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-linden-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [14 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-linden-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 16:14 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 12, 12:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-linden-st/