# Building permits at 54 Hall St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 alteration or repair at 30 Carolina Av, permitted Aug 11.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 28, 2025: Wire and install two (2) dedicated 20amp circuits from the basement electrical panel to the exterior detached. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Electrical | Wire and install two (2) dedicated 20amp circuits from the basement electrical panel to the exterior detached garage. One (1) Garage door opener, one (1) service receptacle. Both Dual function protection | $2,562 | [E1703289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1703289/) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Roofing | The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing roofing and siding on the garage. The Contractor shall supply and install a new asphalt shingle roof and new vinyl siding and trim to match the main house. | $13,754 | [SF1698990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1698990/) |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 16 windows for replacement no structural changes | $18,280 | [SF1304149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1304149/) |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $14,000 | [PL1294279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1294279/) |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $14,000 | [G1294271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1294271/) |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demo and dispose of the existing front deck and rear deck, rebuild that decks "as-is" with new RDI "titan" railings and Trex "select" (pebble grey) decking material. The Contractor shall install two new windows for the rear room, renovate the rear room, and repave the driveway | $86,950 | [SF1079630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1079630/) |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Plumbing | relocate waste/water from second floor to basement, new water main and water heater | $5,000 | [PL771949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL771949/) |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Plumbing | relocate gas range in kitchen on second floor, relocate 1" feed to third floor furnace | $1,600 | [G771951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G771951/) |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Electrical | wire for a kitchen | $4,200 | [E758824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E758824/) |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall renovate the existing second floor kitchen. Demolish and dispose of a section of an inactive chimney and remove and dispose of non- bearing walls on the second floor. The Contractor shall fill in three (3) existing window openings and create one (1) new window opening in the kit | $56,500 | [SF731911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF731911/) |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Roofing | strip existing roof and re-shingle | $8,050 | [SF679078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF679078/) |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Electrical | install new lights and outlets for renovated hall and bedroom wall | $800 | [E571835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E571835/) |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Alteration or repair | install beam to allow for larger hallway relocate egress door build new closet paint | $9,200 | [SF566828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF566828/) |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Electrical | bathroom renovation | $500 | [E435848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E435848/) |
| Dec 15, 2014 | Plumbing | plumbing for bathroom | $1,500 | [PL434591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL434591/) |
| Dec 3, 2014 | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodel gut to studs | $11,300 | [SF431868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF431868/) |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Plumbing | replacement water heater | $400 | [PL423638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL423638/) |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Plumbing | replacement water heater | $100 | [G423635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G423635/) |
| May 29, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of bathroom vanity, mirror, drywall, shelving, shower, shower head, tiling, flooring, exhaust fan, lighting fixture, opening window area, and moving of door to another wall. | $3,000 | [SF365581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF365581/) |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Plumbing | install gas boiler | $2,500 | [G341309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G341309/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 120 ft NW | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 670 ft SW | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | electrical for a Foyer renovation | $3,000 | [E1850769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850769/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [99 Call St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-call-st/) | 710 ft NE | Roofing | Zen Roofing shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing roofing system and install a complete new GAF Timberline HDZ Roofing System in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. To be included are two new sealed dryer  | $27,795 | [SF1882288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882288/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 680 ft N | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 310 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 860 ft E | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | This amendment changes the licensed professional designer for fire alarm installation and inspection for Permit Number ALT1462358. The design remains the same as the previous design. The New Subcontractor company name is Priority 7 Alarm Systems LLC.Provide a common access to the sprinkler room.; | $25,000 | [A1901113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901113/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel bathroom. 2 Outlets 3 switches low voltage light in shower 2 inspections. Building permit in place. | $4,000 | [E1905022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905022/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | remodeling 2nd floor bathroom | $6,000 | [PL1902018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902018/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Unit #2 (second Floor). Gut full bathroom to studs. Swap location of toilet and vanity. Install single shower (2 body sprays, 1 shower head, 1 handheld). New Toilet will have bidet (electrician will install dedicated circuit). Tile floor and 3/4 of walls. Closed cell insulation on exterior wall. | $47,571 | [SF1891354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891354/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [60-66 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--66-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | remove & replace roof | $27,950 | [SF1877744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877744/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-carolina-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH -ALT1682244Orig | $750,000 | [ALT1681326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681326/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-carolina-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Side porch to be updated to new composite handrails, and composite decking material for steps and platform. New lattice work underneath porch installed, front porch remove old wood railings and floor bring framing joists up to code if needed. Replace floor with composite decking, handrail with fir. | $27,000 | [SF1867433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867433/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70a-south-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles repair on the dormer on the right side of the house from the bottom of dormer down to gutter and around the right and left side corners. Gutter and downspouts replacement on (front porch and left side of house) using Englert.32 gauge gutters. | $4,200 | [SF1865245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865245/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-carolina-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Finish attic as non-habitable storage only, with a clean protective wall/enclosure added as needed to safeguard HVAC equipment. | $38,481 | [ALT1765457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1765457/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [74-76 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-carolina-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Inspect wiring adjacent to the ceiling area affected by water damage (burst pipe) Replace electrical box Install new homerun to panel | $1,300 | [E1855060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855060/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Hampstead Rd | 0.20 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 |
| Requested |  | 10 Verona St | 940 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to erect a new residential building with three units and three parking spaces" | [BOA1864261](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-23 |
| Requested |  | 11 Lee St | 950 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to erect a new residential building with three units and three parking spaces" | [BOA1845120](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-01 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 0.23 mi SW | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [48 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-hall-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025
- [41-43 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-hall-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [40-42 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-hall-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [31 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-hall-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [25 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hall-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [9 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hall-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [8 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-hall-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 06:48 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 20 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-hall-st/