# Building permits at 54 Bicknell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $757,000 alteration or repair at 16 Nightingale St, permitted Sep 1.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 1, 2025: Need inspection on unit 2 to have power restored due to being off for than a year. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 114 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 41 Bicknell St, 270 ft southeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Electrical | Need inspection on unit 2 to have power restored due to being off for than a year. | $500 | [E1742464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1742464/) |
| Nov 17, 2016 | Electrical | Install 4 new panels and one public panel | $5,000 | [E657924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E657924/) |
| Nov 4, 2016 | Plumbing | Turning gas on in Building to meter | $200 | [G652775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G652775/) |
| May 9, 2014 | Electrical | rewire kitchen and bath | $1,200 | [E360848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E360848/) |
| May 1, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets. Re- plaster walls and ceilings and paint replace vanity in the bathroom,toilet and sink,plaster and paint. work @ unit # 3 | $20,000 | [SF355692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF355692/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [62 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-charlotte-st/) | 180 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing 4 gas meters and 4 gas ranges in the basement | $4,000 | [G1906925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906925/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 250 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -2nd floor windows | $7,841 | [SF1883723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883723/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 250 ft S | Electrical | Install new 208/230V electrical circuit and AC disconnect for a 1-ton ductless mini-split system. | $1,000 | [E1882854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882854/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [51 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-bicknell-st/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 3 | $5,179 | [SF1879885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879885/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [57 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-charlotte-st/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | Strip and re-siding: Tando Advanced Composite Siding | $85,000 | [SF1879066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879066/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/) | 130 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Install vertical siding to front bays. Cover trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutters and screens. | $46,500 | [SF1865392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865392/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 170 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation adding 6 bathrooms | $15,000 | [PL1862184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862184/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 170 ft N | Plumbing | Two new furnaces and two new kitchen stoves | $3,500 | [G1862188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862188/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 170 ft N | Electrical | New (1) CAT and (1) RG6 lines per unit for new 2 family property. | $3,000 | [ELV1848625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848625/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 170 ft N | Fire systems | All new local smoke and CO detectors in new 2 family property. | $6,000 | [EFA1848618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1848618/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 170 ft N | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 2 family property. New 400AMP service with 2 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $20,000 | [E1848610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848610/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 250 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,740 | [SF1848087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848087/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradshaw-st/) | 240 ft NE | Electrical | Install new receptacles and switches in bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, including one GFCI receptacle in the bathroom and 4 new breakers. | $3,100 | [E1846734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846734/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 68 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6r Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6r-gleason-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | new pluming for single family | $6,000 | [PL1905818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905818/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-gleason-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | new plumbing in basement unit | $4,000 | [PL1905770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905770/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | $30,381 | [PL1894064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894064/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | replace electrical panel in the unit21,31 | $3,500 | [E1904804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904804/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. Remove and replace (1) toilet and (1) vanity, like for like. | $25,422 | [SF1902525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902525/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 400 ft E | Electrical | wiring for furnace and condenser | $1,150 | [E1900516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900516/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 610 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 28 modules-roof mounted - 12.040 kw dc, 9.772 kw ac | $18,868 | [E1897544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897544/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 830 ft E | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 930 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [764-776 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/764--776-blue-hill-av/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Strip off old rubber roof and install new EPDM rubber. | $55,510 | [SF1902408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902408/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | Install 3 bathroom fans | $2,250 | [E1900311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900311/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900227/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 610 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 28 modules, solar roof-mounted, 12.040 kW DC, 9.772 kW AC | $47,169 | [SF1890363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890363/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [11 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-page-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing - units 1 and 2 only. Blown in cellulose. | $6,000 | [SF1891508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891508/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | Wire finish basement with bathroom: 18 recessed lights 16 outlets 1 sub panel - 100amps 3 smoke detectors 1 inside fan | $7,800 | [E1896762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896762/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-page-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove existing 137 sq ft deck, stairs and rails - install new 137sq ft deck, stairs and rails per photos and plans attached | $56,005 | [SF1894762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894762/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 310 ft E | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $3,000 | [PL1894742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894742/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [115 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-glenway-st/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891577/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [69 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glenway-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $900 | [G1890243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890243/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-esmond-st/) | 860 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryer in common area laundry room. | $300 | [G1890210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890210/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 400 ft E | Fire systems | Installing new 24v fire alarm system for 2-family w/ ADU addition in basement. Owner has requested FQAC to be designer and installer for this fire alarm system. These plans submitted should supersede any previously supplied 24v fire alarm system plans for permit ALT1692246. Thank you.Verify by ward  | $5,800 | [A1873296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1873296/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 770 ft E | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Fire damage reconstruction of existing two-family dwelling. Structural repairs and roof rebuild per approved plans. Reconstruct all fire-damaged building components, including framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, drywall, and interior finishes. | $350,000 | [ALT1883300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883300/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [26 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-esmond-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | boiler wiring and sub panel | $1,750 | [E1840638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840638/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of all ceilings, walls, and flooring on all three levels due to fire and water damage. | $45,000 | [SF1830125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830125/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-gleason-st/) | 270 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,914 | [SF1875979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875979/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [76 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-esmond-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 14 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $26,100 | [SF1874738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874738/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [16 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charlotte-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding 6 sub water meter in basement | $3,500 | [PL1873753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873753/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 280 ft W | Electrical | Electrical meter relocation *inside to outside* | $24,000 | [E1876037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876037/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-fowler-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair back stairs same size as existing, 8" risers and 11" threads by 36" wide, about 9 steps, all pt. Repair front stairs just replace threads and risers with composite and pvc, only 4 steps. Replace 4 sections of guard rails 36' x 40" each with pvc on front deck. | $5,200 | [SF1874441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874441/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [59 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-esmond-st/) | 320 ft SW | Roofing | Strip & reroof to fix damage | $34,909 | [SF1870127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870127/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 330 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of 2 Electric Water Heaters in basement of residence BID Permit# SF1846146 | $3,000 | [PL1868472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868472/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [11a-11 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a--11-wales-st/) | 710 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $95,040 | [SF1870556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870556/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [30-32 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-bicknell-st/) | 350 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $63,720 | [SF1870543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870543/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [38-40 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-mclellan-st/) | 720 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $76,896 | [SF1870537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870537/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [20 Wales St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-wales-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $112,320 | [SF1870529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870529/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [41-43 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-esmond-st/) | 430 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $78,408 | [SF1870526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870526/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Automatic Control Systems, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873221/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873216/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Replace existing gas boiler and water heater with Lochinvar high efficiency gas combination boiler / water heater and install backflow preventer. | $15,000 | [PL1870928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870928/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [174 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-harvard-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Install new gas combination boiler and water heater and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $15,000 | [G1870936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870936/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing chimney due to structural deterioration and unsafe condition. Demolish chimney to roofline/foundation as required and properly weatherproof and repair affected roof and exterior finishes. | $5,000 | [SF1871095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871095/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic unit #2 | $3,022 | [SF1868512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868512/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [141-143 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141--143-glenway-st/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870479/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 330 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200A to 400A, 2 hot water tank, 2 condenser heat pump, 2 bath fan | $15,600 | [E1863645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863645/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [162 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-harvard-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID- 870498) (Unit-2) | $8,000 | [SF1866791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866791/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 400 ft E | Plumbing | furnace replacement | $8,000 | [G1866957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866957/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding from home. Install 3/8" foam board insulation to the exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $38,600 | [SF1865401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865401/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 940 ft N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845528/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845522/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [65 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-mclellan-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | install 3 20amp receptacles in 3rd floor apartment bedrooms | $2,700 | [E1859664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859664/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [103-105 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-glenway-st/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and densepack cellulose in attic floor, install thermodome cover for pull down stair, install wind baffles and chutes to maintain soffit venting | $4,350 | [SF1859346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859346/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 550 ft E | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 280 ft W | Solar | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $20,516 | [SF1850845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850845/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [50 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-esmond-st/) | 280 ft W | Electrical | 9.840 Kw dc & 9.120 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with (N) 100a main breaker enclosure | $1,476 | [E1850851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850851/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 550 ft E | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Im running a 50amp feed for the stove in unit 3 kitchen as well dual function the kitchen circuits. In unit one and two im dual functioning the microwave, dishwasher and fridge circuits. I'm also rewiring three hot water tanks | $10,000 | [E1847787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847787/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Upgrade electrical service; install mini splits, replace water tanks, replace window and door (main entry) | $102,500 | [SF1846146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846146/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Basement and wall insulation and air sealing in both units. | $11,200 | [SF1837682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837682/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Drainage for 4 new washers. | $8,000 | [PL1846653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846653/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Connecting gas dryers to main gas line | $4,000 | [G1846659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846659/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | Relocating inverter from interior to exterior on the same wall. | $1,000 | [E1844586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844586/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | Changing 4 toilets 3 lavs 3 shower valves 3 electric hot water heaters 3 kitchen sinks 3 dishwasher just fixture swap | $9,000 | [PL1845265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845265/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [84 Esmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-esmond-st/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | Gas piped 2 new furance install 2 gas stoves | $3,000 | [G1845266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845266/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [217 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Takedown triple decker porch roof to remain. Rebuild triple decker porch exact size as before per stamped plans | $30,000 | [SF1906539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906539/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 400 amps service upgrade run circuits for 3 heat pumps run circuit for stove in unit 3 change bathroom fan install unit 3 | $12,000 | [E1904745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904745/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of windows, exterior door weatherstripping, new electrical service, new heat pump mini splits, replacement of hot water heater, new hoods and vents. As per Mayors Office of Housing Green Retrofit Program. | $164,674 | [SF1903260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903260/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of a new common building fire alarm system due to the major renovation of the property per building permit ALT1794372. | $16,450 | [EFA1899518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899518/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Changing a 3 family to a 4 family. Updating framing to include 4 family as per plan. Updating windows and doors updating plumbing adding fire protection updating hvac units and carpentry on the floors including gutters painting. | $757,000 | [ALT1794372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1794372/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Sign | Remove and replace the LEd price panel on the Pylon sign. New LED prices to include diesel. | $4,400 | [ALT1864401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864401/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $6,539 | [SF1890797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890797/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing three exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $2,500 | [E1887015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887015/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade service, add common panel and wire 4 heat pumps, 2 DH water heaters | $10,000 | [E1882720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882720/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace 2 electric water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1881401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881401/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [9 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-nightingale-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | grounding the main service, installing ground rods | $500 | [E1879457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879457/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [52 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-ellington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans | Not listed | [ALT1878459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878459/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [35 Abbot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-abbot-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Will be removing the home's current roof and replacing with new onyx black lifetime shingles. Will be installing 6' ice + water shield to the base of the house. Will be installing rubber synthetic deck underlayment. Will be installing a ridge vent at peak with cap shingle. new pipe jacks and boots | $14,280 | [SF1875034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875034/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV system. | $3,000 | [ELV1873214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873214/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [825 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | The intent of this scope of work is to replace the existing conventional fire alarm control panel with a new Firelite conventional fire alarm control panel. The existing panel is in disrepair and in immediate need of replacement. This will include but not be limited to: a new Firelite #MS-10UD fire  | $15,000 | [ALT1844965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844965/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845527/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Install rubber roof | $18,000 | [SF1861335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861335/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [60 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-nightingale-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install shelves in bedrooms install door locks in doors install missing baseboards install missing siding in front area of house install missing ballusters on porches | $4,500 | [SF1861287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861287/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [144-144b Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--144b-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1856923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856923/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [37 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, roof vent, and CO alarms. | $19,356 | [SF1852765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852765/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [783 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/783-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wiring for new underground fuel storage tanks and fuel dispensers. | $45,000 | [E1833564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833564/) |

## 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 | 41 Bicknell St | 270 ft SE | To change the legal occupancy from four residential units to a building with five residential units anda… | [BOA1903128](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-09-22 |
| Requested |  | 99 Erie St | 0.24 mi N | To change the legal occupancy from a building with six residential units to a building with eight… | [BOA1905278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 3 Vesta Rd | 0.23 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "- Confirm occupancy as equipment shelter" | [BOA1905125](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-28 |
| Requested |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 0.22 mi SE | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 147 Harvard St | 960 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces" | [BOA1811687](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-13 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 16 Nightingale St | 0.22 mi SE | To change a 3 family to a 4 family | [BOA1824677](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-03 |

## More on this street

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

- [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [51 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-bicknell-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [50 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bicknell-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [41 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-bicknell-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [30-32 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-bicknell-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2026
- [28 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bicknell-st/): newest permit Dec 27, 2024
- [24 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bicknell-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:54 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 114 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bicknell-st/