# Building permits at 55 Austin St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 16, 2024: Replacing 8 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (53 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replacing 8 windows | $12,379 | [SF1653724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1653724/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | 400A service upgrade / full electric renovation old work. | $15,000 | [E1905233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905233/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1 Parrott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-parrott-st/) | 250 ft SE | Addition | New front porch and rear deck relocation with 4 seasons and porch above per plans | $80,000 | [ALT1796354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1796354/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 140 ft SE | Alteration or repair | New Electrical Service 2 Family, Patching up holes, Air to Air heat pumps unit and unit 2 | $100,500 | [SF1873368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873368/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 140 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863517/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [139 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-summer-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879523/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [139 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-summer-st/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879527/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1180 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1180-hyde-park-av/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $19,750 | [SF1905841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905841/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Attic, slope, kneewall, walls, overhang insulation | $11,964 | [SF1897931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897931/) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | [23 Braeburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-braeburn-rd/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation works in existing enclose porche including repair, painting, finishing, touchup in living area, bathroom and walking closet. | $62,497 | [SF1901607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901607/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. Replace 16-space 100A Panel with a 30-space 100 panel. for a 3.5 ton heat pump for apt 2 | $3,000 | [E1891259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891259/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/) | 400 ft S | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. Replace 16-space 100A Panel with a 30-space 100 panel. for a 4 ton heat pump for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1891258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891258/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101f Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101f-summer-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101F Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891086/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101e Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101e-summer-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101E Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891082/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101d Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101d-summer-st/) | 840 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101D Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891050/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101c Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101c-summer-st/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101C Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891047/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101b Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101b-summer-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101B Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891032/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101a Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101a-summer-st/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Install of plumbing system and related work will perform for a single-family residential house at 101A Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1890999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890999/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101f Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101f-summer-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related to finished work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101F Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890939/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101e Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101e-summer-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related to finished work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101E Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890778/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101d Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101d-summer-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related to finished work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101D Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890776/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101c Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101c-summer-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101C Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890774/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101b Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101b-summer-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101B Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890772/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101a Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101a-summer-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical installation related work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101A Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890769/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1154 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1154-hyde-park-av/) | 800 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials. Properly dispose of waste. Re-roof with new materials. *See signed estimate* | $59,900 | [SF1867671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867671/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, overhead. | $7,500 | [E1884108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884108/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-austin-st/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [2 Braeburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-braeburn-rd/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $9,497 | [SF1861736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861736/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [85 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-austin-st/) | 700 ft N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade whole home surge protector | $7,275 | [E1870350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870350/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [79 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-summer-st/) | 270 ft E | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $14,010 | [SF1861559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861559/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [79 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-summer-st/) | 270 ft E | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $14,010 | [E1861560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861560/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 9 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,105 | [SF1855441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855441/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1161 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1161-hyde-park-av/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove old insulation, insulate attic, walls, kneewalls and overhang, air sealing, door kits, venting | $26,462 | [SF1852103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852103/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1149 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1149-hyde-park-av/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1211318364 905930937) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $15,000 | [SF1840852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840852/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [88 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-austin-st/) | 570 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | 10x12 prefab storage shed | $5,353 | [SF1803877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1803877/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-gwinnett-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | remodeling full bathroom on 2nd floor, and kitchen sink on 1 st floor | $5,000 | [PL1907973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907973/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 36sq + remove and install one new skylight. | $44,545 | [SF1901532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901532/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-gwinnett-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate the existing kitchen and one bathroom. Remove and replace cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, shower and bathroom fixtures. Repair affected drywall and paint. Plumbing and electrical work will be performed under separate trade permit | $40,000 | [SF1905200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905200/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [29 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy existing 1 - family dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1899238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899238/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $1,485 | [SF1894519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894519/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [29 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 22 Panels, 9.57 kW DC. | $26,000 | [E1890494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890494/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [146-158 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--158-west-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace bathroom floor tile. Hardwood Flooring Remove and replace hardwood flooring in Bedrooms 1–3 and hallway. | $35,000 | [SF1875573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875573/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [SF1877196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877196/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [E1877200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877200/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [30 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-linwood-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing roof of main house and install new artisan shingles. Install ice and water shield at bottom eaves and in valleys. Install 8 inch drip edge at all outside edges. Supply all new pipe boots. Repair trim on rear and front porches and replace with PVC. Clean all roof related debris. | $16,500 | [SF1875361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875361/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [33 Myopia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-myopia-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Relocate receptacle, recessed lights, and wall switches. Add an additional recessed light. Seperate the smoke alarms. Add an outside light and switch. | $1,645 | [E1874786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874786/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [44 Myopia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-myopia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1867243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867243/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [44 Myopia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-myopia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1867241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867241/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [131 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-west-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate meters from basement to outside and add a common house meter and panel for future use | $4,000 | [E1866979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866979/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [131 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-west-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 kw 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $119,100 | [SF1859378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859378/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [131 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-west-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 kw 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $119,100 | [E1859380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859380/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33 Myopia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-myopia-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Single Family with ADU convert approved long form permit (ALT1707969 - extended living space in basement) into a long form permit.; | $100,000 | [ALT1837781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837781/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1101 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1101-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 of 18,000 BTU and 30,000 BTU Ductless Heat Pumps | $17,750 | [SF1849713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849713/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,000 | [SF1822412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822412/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1101 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1101-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Install 1 of 18,000 BTU and 30,000 BTU Ductless Heat Pumps | $2,000 | [E1849718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849718/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove old shakewood siding and replace it with new vinyl siding. Also remove front decking boards and replace it with composite boards. | $37,000 | [SF1840826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840826/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1098-1100 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1098--1100-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate meters to the outside and add common house meter | $4,000 | [E1844659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844659/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-gwinnett-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Addition | Install new dormer to extend living space into attic area, install new kitchen install new bathroom per plans in conjunction with S.F.1805660*1 Family &; Garage; #517/1940-FD | $125,000 | [ALT1828858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828858/) |

## 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 |  | 147 West St | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Property to be paved, lined, new signage installed" | [BOA1721656](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 |
| Requested |  | 147 West St | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Property to be paved, lined, new signage installed" | [BOA1721655](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 |
| Withdrawn |  | 1139 Hyde Park Av | 710 ft E | To raze and replace the existing dilapidated story residential building and revitalize it with a new five… | [BOA1886901](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2026-08-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [57 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-austin-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [52 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-austin-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [51 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-austin-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [62 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-austin-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [44 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-austin-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [34 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-austin-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [78-80 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [31 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-austin-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [28 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 13:12 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, 10:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-austin-st/