# Building permits at 53 Van Brunt St, Boston, MA One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 14, 2025: Remove existing allumium siding & sheeting on front porche approx 3 1/2 sq & check for damage & install new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | remove existing allumium siding & sheeting on front porche approx 3 1/2 sq & check for damage & install new sheeting to damaged area & retrim windows & door with white coil stock & repair landscape timber & lattice & patch & paint 2 cracks on interior plaster | $8,950 | [SF1699016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1699016/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 33 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 220 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [PL1869215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869215/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 220 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [G1869211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869211/) | | May 15, 2026 | [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,652 | [SF1848708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848708/) | | May 5, 2026 | [47 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-cranmore-rd/) | 170 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic slope with cellulose | $10,112 | [SF1843339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843339/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $1,500 | [E1905238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905238/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | shower install | $2,650 | [PL1903695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903695/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Electrical contractor was tasked with install installing multiple items in a partially finished basement. Installation is as follows. 1) 7 duplex receptacles on a d.f. Breaker 2) one smoke det 3) one combo det 4) one 240v electric heat circuit 5) 60 amp subpanel | $2,775 | [E1901051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901051/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-badger-rd/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel | $75,000 | [SF1897033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897033/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [115 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-needham-rd/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $8,367 | [SF1883381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883381/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Sub panel install and gas furnace install | $4,000 | [E1896263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896263/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 680 ft N | Plumbing | furnace | $4,500 | [G1895186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895186/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 300 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Shower renovation (plumbing, electrical, tile, no structural work) | $22,891 | [SF1881668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881668/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [6 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cranmore-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Solar | Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base. Solar Panels to be mounted on a pergola. | $2,415 | [ALT1790283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790283/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Minor cosmetic restoration to certain areas of first floor and basement bathroom. New home runs to be pulled for GFI's in both bathrooms off of separate tenant panels. | $3,000 | [E1875007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875007/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insurance funded replacement of flooring, walls, and damaged bathroom items due to sewage back up loss in basement. | $39,492 | [SF1865205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865205/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | replace toilet and vanity in second floor and first floor, new shower pan and valve and vanity/ toilet replacement in basement | $2,000 | [PL1874266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874266/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/) | 610 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of 6' High vinyl fence on left, right and back of property. | $15,494 | [SF1870611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870611/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring a/c | $500 | [E1865376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865376/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | Rewire bathroom, add fan and bath outlet. | $900 | [E1865206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865206/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | fixtures included our toilet, lavatory faucet, shower, and kitchen located on the first floor. We will be doing rough and finish. | $5,000 | [PL1863003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863003/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 550 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation including demolition, floor and wall leveling, plumbing and electrical upgrades, drywall and cement board installation, waterproofing, tile work, painting, and installation of new fixtures, vanity, toilet, medicine cabinet, and lighting. Subject to required inspections. | $12,000 | [SF1860101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860101/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen- 1st floor Full bath- 2nd floor Remodeling | $5,500 | [PL1850967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850967/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | Stove gas point | $800 | [G1850966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850966/) | | May 21, 2026 | [27 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-badger-rd/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 double hung windows in living room and 1 on adjacent kitchen wall | $2,000 | [SF1851481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851481/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cranmore-rd/) | 710 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,000 | [SF1836947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836947/) | | May 1, 2026 | [56 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-badger-rd/) | 460 ft SW | Roofing | Replace old roof and install new one | $11,880 | [SF1829706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829706/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [920 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/920-truman-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $2,265 | [E1883285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883285/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | remove and replace 67ft of wood with 6ft privacy fence. | $4,785 | [SF1862784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862784/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1015 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015-truman-pw/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Generator to Power Inflatable | $969 | [E1857067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857067/) | | May 22, 2026 | [59 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-faraday-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | upgrade service from 200amps to 4amps and add 3 heat pumps | $16,000 | [E1850499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850499/) | | May 20, 2026 | [137 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 16 sq siding | $9,600 | [SF1850498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850498/) | | May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [SF1841536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841536/) | | May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [E1841538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841538/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 6 Cranmore Rd | 620 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base" | [BOA1821584](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-17 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Van Brunt St with permits, nearest house number first: - [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [42 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [30 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026 - [4 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-van-brunt-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 19:11 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 11, 17:17 UTC. Map, the one permit at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-van-brunt-st/