# Building permits at 56 Penfield St, Boston, MA

19-21 Fresno St: demolition permitted Aug 25, a new building Aug 26.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Install 26 460w Solar Panels on Rooftop 11.960kW DC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 99 more permits (98 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 830 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Solar | Install 26 460w Solar Panels on Rooftop 11.960kW DC | $34,684 | [SF1769736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1769736/) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Electrical | Install 26 460w Solar Panels on Rooftop 11.960kW DC. | $15,000 | [E1769753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1769753/) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Electrical | Basement bathroom | $1,000 | [E1666674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1666674/) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Plumbing | Install plumbing for bathroom in basement. | $3,500 | [PL1651845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1651845/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Adding a 3/4 bathroom (shower stall, toilet, vanity) to our basement, as well as a utility sink on the backwall of the bathroom for the unfinished mechanical storage space behind, including upsizing water main from 1/2' to 3/4'. Also, finishing the stairs and short hallway leading to this. [ePlans] | $20,000 | [ALT1613014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1613014/) |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $11,250 | [SF1386462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1386462/) |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Refurbish Back deck decking and railing boards only | $10,000 | [SF1299396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1299396/) |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Electrical | Install siding block behind meter for siding job. | $150 | [E1203196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1203196/) |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Electrical | Install one fixture and ceiling fan in front porch. Add two switches. | $1,000 | [E1220180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1220180/) |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | remove existing front porch, 1 level and existing overhead flat roof. Rebuilt the same, no change in footprint | $38,977 | [SF1195569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1195569/) |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Alteration or repair | strip and reside with Hardie plank siding | $62,777 | [SF1174039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1174039/) |
| May 22, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization: Insulation of the walls and attic. Weatherstrip doors. Air Sealing. | $8,886 | [SF142673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF142673/) |
| May 13, 2010 | Electrical | upgrade service | $1,000 | [E25812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E25812/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 140 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 washing machine connection. | $1,000 | [PL1848961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848961/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 140 ft NE | Electrical | Laundry wiring | $2,500 | [E1849997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849997/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/) | 140 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Updates to existing 3 season porch including new wall cladding, flooring, book shelves, lighting. New laundry room build out in existing walk in closet. Remove and replace tile in 2nd floor shower | $66,750 | [SF1841974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841974/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [85 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-robert-st/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Install 7 pedicure stations and hand wash sink | $14,000 | [PL1908960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908960/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [20 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-amherst-st/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing tankless water heater | $5,000 | [PL1908453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908453/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [125 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-durnell-av/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | -Removal and replacement of existing HVAC system with Air Source heat pump system. -Renovation of the following rooms.... Kitchen, Mudroom, 2nd floor bathroom / hallway. | $377,200 | [SF1904946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904946/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [60 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-birch-st/) | 880 ft E | Roofing | Strip off and re roof | $15,600 | [SF1907077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907077/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [101-103 Albano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-albano-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885221) (Unit Helen Javier) | $10,000 | [SF1901701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901701/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [85 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-belgrade-av/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 4300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $132,701 | [SF1901673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901673/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [63-65 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-cohasset-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows and 1 entry door, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $7,313 | [SF1899650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899650/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | 2 Family new construction service overhead 400 amps | $50,000 | [E1903038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903038/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 270 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $63,507 | [SF1899029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899029/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 270 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 18 panels - 7.38kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $44,455 | [E1899030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899030/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulation and air sealing in the three units | $13,749 | [SF1896874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896874/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14-18 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--18-robert-st/) | 840 ft NE | Roofing | Exterior waterproofing and restoration including localized topping slab removal/replacement, traffic coatings, concrete curbs at existing columns, damaged wall sheathing replacement, flashing, sealants, and related repairs. No structural alterations or change of use. | $538,977 | [SF1896004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896004/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [18-20 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-fresno-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Dedicated Stove Circuit | $1,285 | [E1902561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902561/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [72 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-walworth-st/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of electric heat pump water heater | $500 | [PL1902031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902031/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [85 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-robert-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Rough and finsh of nail salon | $3,800 | [E1901006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901006/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $750 | [PL1897307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897307/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [11 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-metcalf-st/) | 270 ft W | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site - Replace meter and service disconnect | $8,200 | [E1896337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896337/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-cohasset-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | 5 zone ductless system, 5 heads, 2 condensers | $30,000 | [SF1888783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888783/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 830 ft SW | New building | Raze existing single-family dwelling on parcel. In its place, erect two-story, two-family duplex dwelling, with three beds per unit and two total parking spaces. | $950,000 | [ERT1725133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1725133/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19-21 Fresno St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-fresno-st/) | 830 ft SW | Demolition | Raze existing houseDig Safe#20263307062 | $35,000 | [SF1879953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879953/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | New 3 family | $56,000 | [E1890162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890162/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls, Unit #1 | $4,341 | [SF1880019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880019/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-walworth-st/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,336 | [E1886301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886301/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [103 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-belgrade-av/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Attic, Kneewall, Unit #2 | $9,091 | [SF1880026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880026/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Havey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havey-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and baths | $40,000 | [SF1873946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873946/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [140 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-belgrade-av/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of weatherization/air sealing | $6,224 | [SF1869414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869414/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, weather strip & sweep for doors, blown in cellulose for attic floor, attic slope, & exterior walls, seal transition, fiberglass & rigid for knee wall slope, & roof vent | $14,601 | [SF1869940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869940/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $22,244 | [SF1868109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868109/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [17 Metcalf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-metcalf-st/) | 320 ft W | Electrical | Install 200 amp service with 30 main panel and 30 circuit sub panel. Wire 2 a/c heat systems. 3 plugs living room,3 plugs dinning room. | $16,500 | [E1873731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873731/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [57 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-belgrade-av/) | 700 ft NE | Demolition | Raze and remove the existing building at 57 Belgrade ave to prep for future developmentDig Safe#20262804964 | $25,000 | [SF1869928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869928/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [55 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-belgrade-av/) | 720 ft NE | Demolition | Raze and remove the existing building at 55 Belgrade Av to prep for future developmentDig Safe#20262804964 | $30,000 | [SF1869921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869921/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [85 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-robert-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to include nail salon to existing occupancy. Renovation of existing single office space for the new Use of a nail salon. [ePlans] | $77,500 | [ALT1806237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806237/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Hayes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-hayes-rd/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | 200-amp service upgrade | $9,681 | [E1867515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867515/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [93 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-birch-st/) | 620 ft SE | Solar | Install A/C enphase solar system on roof. | $15,000 | [E1864626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864626/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $7,415 | [E1868133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868133/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [30 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-amherst-st/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Replacing service conductors at 100amp on 2 panelboards | $1,200 | [E1864672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864672/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [42 S Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-s-fairview-st/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $19,231 | [SF1859797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859797/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [136 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-belgrade-av/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and ext walls with blown in insulation | $10,630 | [SF1863224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863224/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [42 S Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-s-fairview-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1859803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859803/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 560 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gal natural gas, power vented water heater. | $4,200 | [G1857187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857187/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [72-74 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-durnell-av/) | 560 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a 40 gallon power vented, natural gas tank. | $4,200 | [PL1857190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857190/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [100 Walworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-walworth-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic floor with 8" and 12" cellulose | $4,243 | [SF1855044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855044/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [80 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-roslindale-av/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $16,000 | [SF1846557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846557/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [100 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-roslindale-av/) | 570 ft S | Roofing | Roof Shingles Replacement | $16,000 | [SF1850196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850196/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [82 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-birch-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Service work required at site to pass final solar inspection - A disco intercepting the underground and grounds and neutrals separated along with a 4 wire ran from the meter main to panel is needed and a disco/reconnect with the grid with it being underground. Advise neutral wire | $1,500 | [E1852935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852935/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 860 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of Addressable fire alarm system, in new construction, multi unit structure ERT1721082 | $24,000 | [A1814603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814603/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8-12 Amherst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-amherst-st/) | 860 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of sprinkler system in new construction multi family ERT1721082 | $38,400 | [A1814223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1814223/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [120 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-roslindale-av/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and a Thermadome attic stairs cover. | $8,119 | [SF1844867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844867/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [141 Birch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-birch-st/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | • Strip roof • Install new flashing where needed • Install Lifetime 30 year asphalt shingles • Install ridge vent and cap • Install new lead around chimney | $7,000 | [SF1806536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806536/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 260 ft E | Plumbing | Install new gas piping connection and associated components for a 3rd floor fireplace installation, including all necessary fittings, shutoff valve, pressure testing, and code-compliant connections. | $1,400 | [G1846757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846757/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [67 Robert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-robert-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | combo and smoke detectors, whole home surge protector | $5,797 | [E1845810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845810/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [29 Pinehurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-pinehurst-st/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | Rewiring Attic, Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry Room. | $6,500 | [E1837508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837508/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house. | $2,000 | [ELV1908627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1908627/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire entire house. 5 Bed 4.5 bath. | $35,000 | [E1908623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908623/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-newburg-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Retest 1st & 2nd floor | $1,700 | [G1907924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907924/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing for 4 bathrooms kitchen and laundry | $25,000 | [PL1905715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905715/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | gas piping for two furnaces a stove and water heater | $6,000 | [G1905716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905716/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-orange-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Deck Remodeling replace wood deck and wood railings to composite deck and vinyl railings. | $32,800 | [SF1901140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901140/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler and Indirect Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $2,500 | [PL1888082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888082/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Gas Boiler in the Basement | $2,500 | [G1888101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888101/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [14 Farquhar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-farquhar-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Extend one smoke and one center light for new soundproofed ceiling Will require 3 inspections One ceiling inspection One rough inspection One final inspection | $2,000 | [E1900016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900016/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [855 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855-south-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets for apartments 1 and 2, install AMI meters for Eversource AMI project | $4,000 | [E1894673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894673/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install new stairs from attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [ALT1871040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871040/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Apartment 1: Wire in front bedroom addition. Apartment 2: Wire in front vestibule addition, relocate plug in 2nd floor bedroom, living room and relocate plug in 3rd floor bedroom. Basement: Rewire lights and plugs and rewire laundry area | $4,800 | [E1894104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894104/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [198-200 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198--200-belgrade-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair store front. | $74,800 | [SF1888934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888934/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [48-50r Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50r-cohasset-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Rinnai boiler. | $850 | [E1889781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889781/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath remodel | $5,000 | [PL1880093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880093/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Gas stove install | $500 | [G1880096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880096/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel 2nd Fl Bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [E1882619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882619/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4295-4297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4295--4297-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $24,300 | [SF1879078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879078/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [76 Orange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-orange-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | Strip & re-roof using asphalt architectural shingles | $11,314 | [SF1880690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880690/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [818-820 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/818--820-south-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Decking replacement at rear entrance landing and steps | $9,884 | [SF1882875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882875/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [10-18a Corinth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18a-corinth-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $4,820 | [EFA1878421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1878421/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and trims (james hardie siding) install new facia, siding and gutters | $132,800 | [SF1875780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875780/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Install new circuits to 2nd floor kitchen and sitting room off the kitchen Install wiring for new appliances, lights, switches and outlets Install wiring for an induction stove Install wiring for a sub-panel at the basement for new circuits | $14,000 | [E1877048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877048/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4 Hillock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-hillock-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install one 18000 btu floor mount outdoor unit with two 9000 btu floor mount, and one 36000 btu central air outdoor unit with one 36000 btu central air heat pump. | $2,500 | [E1875538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875538/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [21 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-cohasset-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $2,247 | [SF1870179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870179/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $3,500 | [E1872891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872891/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | kitchen remodel with laundry | $4,650 | [PL1872954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872954/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [869-871 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/869--871-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install of 2 panels that belong to 2nd and 3rd floor. | $4,550 | [E1859123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859123/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | To hook up new kitchen sink. To install new dishwasher. | $4,000 | [PL1865634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865634/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | old work renovations/additions of 2 existing bathrooms | $6,300 | [E1852071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852071/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel: to include demo, rough carpentry, wiring, plasteirng, plumbing, finish carpentry, LVP Flooring, tile backsplash new cabinets and countertop | $75,716 | [SF1859677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859677/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Partialy renovation of the existing Basement. Adding half Bathroom. Insulating exterior walls in renovated areas. New floors. Installing mini-split system. Work related on the permit SF1860500 | $48,125 | [ALT1861060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861060/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4346 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4346-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Front stair renovations;correct;V912722 | $2,500 | [SF1862322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862322/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Adding full bath in basement, adding 1/2 bath on 1st floor, relocate main drain from above ground to underground. | $11,000 | [PL1859643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859643/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Relocate gas lines from inside the house and connect them to the gas meters that will now be outside the house | $1,000 | [G1859646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859646/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [155 Roslindale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-roslindale-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing Bathroom on 2nd floor. Renovation of the existing Kitchen. Installing new Bay window.; New mini-split system on all floors. | $200,000 | [SF1860500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860500/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [14 Farquhar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-farquhar-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Soundproofing bedroom ceiling. | $15,243 | [SF1851784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851784/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchens, bathrooms, 1st floor ceilings, 2nd floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck & replace with new, same size. Bring plumbing & electric up to code. Install new windows. Board & plaster. Paint exterior & interior. | $320,000 | [SF1851497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851497/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [24 Newburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-newburg-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade existing 100A underground service to 200A | $7,500 | [E1858311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858311/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing kitchen. No structural work. New cabinets, flooring and some appliances. | $129,000 | [SF1850861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850861/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4344 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4344-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair a porch small repair, same size no structural changes | $1,200 | [SF1853413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853413/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [187 Durnell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-durnell-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $5,299 | [SF1843084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843084/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [23-25 Cohasset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-cohasset-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove partition walls and build new interior stairs from 3rd floor attic to 2nd floor unit | $23,550 | [SF1850398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850398/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [951 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-south-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | 3 combination smoke/carbon 10 year lithium sealed. 6 smoke only 10 year lithium sealed. Furnish and install 2 smoke/carbon lithium sealed. New wiring locations, interconnect to existing smoke wiring. | $2,000 | [EFA1842152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842152/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 86 Walworth St | 820 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposed addition and change of use from existing 2.5 story two family residence to 6 unit…" | [BOA1787126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-09 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 18 Hayes Rd | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "This is for the addition of three dormers in an existing non-habitable attic creating space…" | [BOA1825484](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-05 |
| Approved | Sep 17, 2026 | 34 to 36 Cohasset St | 0.21 mi E | To extend the existing deck out 6 feet x13 long | [BOA1855587](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |

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 Penfield St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [49 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-penfield-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [44 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-penfield-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [69 Penfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-penfield-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 05:54 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 15, 05:47 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 99 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-penfield-st/