# Building permits at 535 Hyde Park Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 55 Brown Av, permitted Sep 18.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 660 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 55 Brown Av, 920 ft west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.48 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,302 | [SF1789522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789522/) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.48 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,302 | [E1789524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1789524/) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Electrical | Service Conductor Refeed - Main meter located inside relocate to exterior - Replace with new Meter/Main Combo | $2,000 | [E1789361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1789361/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Plumbing | new elevator addition for Brooke charter school. Plumbing for new roof drains, elevator sump pump and breakroom sink | $30,000 | [PL1907715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907715/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 890 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model # 3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [SF1899332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899332/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [29 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-rowe-st/) | 660 ft NW | New building | Erect two (2) family structure on existing 4,104 square foot lot with parking for 2 vehicles in enclosed garage.;Permit application is under the;10th Edition.;E[plans] Filed.; | $150,000 | [ERT1748690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1748690/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [SF1904146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904146/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [E1904151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904151/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model #3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [E1899334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899334/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Addition | Erect a rear addition to existing school as per plans.Reassigned to DB on 6/26/2026 | $150,000 | [ALT1804788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804788/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [12 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hadwin-wy/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $200 | [G1899630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899630/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Full gut remodel of interior Replace all fixtures DW+Plaster+Paint Refinish Floors Till all bathrooms Replace Cabinets Refrence ALT1861039 | $500,000 | [SF1901755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901755/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hadwin-wy/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist with Spray Foam - R-15 Closed cell | $1,100 | [SF1900424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900424/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | New home. 200amps overhead service. Finished basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. Recessed lighting in main areas. Center fixture in each bedroom. Cat6 data runs in each family area. Fire protection | $35,000 | [E1901212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901212/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | New construction | $5,000 | [PL1900983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900983/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/) | 250 ft S | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the outside walls with blown cellulose | $13,733 | [SF1821193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1821193/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22-24 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-mount-hope-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace toilet, vanity, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1895798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895798/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/) | 490 ft SW | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1894314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894314/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Install 6ft vinyl fence on property line | $1,000 | [ALT1894745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894745/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [20 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-destefano-rd/) | 650 ft NE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1890138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890138/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Wire for coax to one location in basement apartment | $150 | [ELV1886623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886623/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fire systems | Wire One 120V Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector in basement apartment. | $250 | [EFA1886619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886619/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing electrical service with a new 200 amp overhaed service,with 2 new meters for a total of 4. 1 meter for apt 16,1 meter for apt 18,1 meter for the new basement apt, and 1 meter for the common area. Wire the new basement apartment for light and power. | $11,000 | [E1886614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886614/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hadwin-wy/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 bath | $3,500 | [PL1886782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886782/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 310 ft S | Roofing | Work description consists of removal and disposal of existing roof shingles and installation of new GAF roofing material/shingles. | $13,500 | [SF1880100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880100/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | NEW CAT6 CABLING SCOPE: Total Cables – 66) 12 – 1 Port Wireless Access Point Locations 11 – 1 Port Wall Phone Locations 11 – 1 Port Projector Locations 16 – 2 Port Wall Drop Locations | $60,000 | [ELV1873898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873898/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | 2 family plumbing for both units. | $35,000 | [PL1869765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869765/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 550 ft SE | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [SF1867122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867122/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 550 ft SE | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [E1867140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867140/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Bring existing outlets into the new framed exterior walls in 3 classrooms on the 3rd floor. | $4,500 | [E1863227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863227/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of classrooms | $256,032 | [SF1856151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856151/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Grading | Exploratory excavation of existing school ahead of ALT1804788 being issued. | $50,000 | [SF1853560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853560/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Palfrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-palfrey-st/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $55,000 | [ALT1852700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852700/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 310 ft S | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 2 baths 2 kitchens | $7,500 | [PL1798226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798226/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2-6 Fowle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-fowle-st/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,758 | [SF1850283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850283/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Installing burglar alarm system in Brooke Charter School. | $6,800 | [ELV1843485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843485/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-prospect-av/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | EV charger | $1,366 | [E1848791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848791/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [483-497 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483--497-hyde-park-av/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $4,854 | [SF1844929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844929/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844680/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [634 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/634-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Rubber roof replacement. - WORK BEINGDONE AT 636 HYDE PARK AVE Remove existing layers, frame sub -roof as needed, install new insulation, plates and screws, new rubber roof, pipe boot flashing, curb and poked flashing, seal and tape, install new drip edge and cover tape, lead on chimney | $22,500 | [SF1908079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908079/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-876598) | $3,000 | [SF1882616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882616/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904526/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy CommitteeInstalling 6 ductless mini split heads and 1 outdoor condenser | $34,000 | [SF1896334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896334/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Ductless mini split and 100 Amp existing panel upgrade | $2,450 | [E1896272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896272/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site ID: IC-34 ( 625 Hyde Park Ave @ Canterbury St) | $15,000 | [E1881006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881006/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Mini split condenser wiring (4.25 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1878274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878274/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [69-71 Starbird Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-starbird-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Update outlets for kitchen counter, dishwasher and disposal. Run new circuit for microwave/hood fan. | $2,500 | [E1868983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868983/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 625 Hyde Park Ave. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Odas_1c-34 | $1,500 | [E1861514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861514/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [69-71 Starbird Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-starbird-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace cabinets and change tub to shower | $44,000 | [SF1857896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857896/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [69-71 Starbird Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-starbird-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Change out tub for shower. | $4,000 | [PL1857585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857585/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [36 Sammett Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-sammett-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856609/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [36 Sammett Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-sammett-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 17 panels - 6.97kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $54,102 | [SF1847380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847380/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [36 Sammett Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-sammett-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 17 panels - 6.97kW DC. No ESS | $37,872 | [E1847384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847384/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [446-450 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/446--450-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Installing fire alarm system Two pull stations Two smoke Three horns strobes One cooking hood One beacon One strobe only | $4,000 | [EFA1846002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846002/) |

## 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 5, 2026 | 55 Brown Av | 920 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Interior + Exterior Renovation - Replace all bathrooms - Replace Electrical Panel - Replace…" | [BOA1881627](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 98 Mount Hope St | 0.21 mi E | To erect new construction of two-family dwelling… | [BOA1837747](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-04-08 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 86 Brown Av | 760 ft W | To change the occupancy from 2 family to 4 units | [BOA1817575](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-30 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 190 to 200 Cummins Hw | 760 ft W | To erect a rear addition to existing school… | [BOA1814225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-23 |

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 Hyde Park Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [536 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/536-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [540 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [520 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [515 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/515-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025
- [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [506 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [564 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Feb 21, 2025
- [566-568 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/566--568-hyde-park-av/): newest permit Dec 21, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 04:44 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-hyde-park-av/