# Building permits at 563 Poplar St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M new building at 551-555 Beech St, permitted Sep 1.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 28, 2025: Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace window. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace window | $21,500 | [SF1718640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1718640/) |
| May 12, 2025 | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom. Rough plumb from basement through 2nd floor bathroom. | $3,500 | [PL1718654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1718654/) |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof house. | $6,500 | [SF374589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF374589/) |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Plumbing | furnace replacement | $4,000 | [G318253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G318253/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200amps | $5,500 | [E1891347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891347/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | install heat pump, water heater, and replace bathroom exhaust fan | $4,000 | [E1879118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879118/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air seal the building envelope and install cellulose insulation in the exterior walls and attic (R-38). The project includes weatherstripping, door sweeps, and pre- and post-installation blower door and CAZ testing. | $7,895 | [SF1879085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879085/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [558 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558-poplar-st/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Vinyl Siding Job, Float meter and remove lights | $1,000 | [E1870851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870851/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [559 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-poplar-st/) | 50 ft N | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof and Hardie plank siding | $13,200 | [SF1855243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855243/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [108 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-deforest-st/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | Install 28 recessed lights and 3 lights. | $3,500 | [E1907646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907646/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [15 Grew Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-grew-hill-rd/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 22 existing double hung windows | $31,000 | [SF1900629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900629/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 730 ft S | Electrical | Master Bedroom, Master bathroom, Main Bathroom, dinning room, kitchen, and laundry. | $20,000 | [E1905232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905232/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [525 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-poplar-st/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904522/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [523 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-poplar-st/) | 640 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing roofing shingles & replace with new | $48,327 | [SF1901264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901264/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 730 ft S | Plumbing | adding a new bathroom, Remodeling existing bathroom and kitchen. | $9,000 | [PL1890962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890962/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [9 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hautevale-st/) | 880 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,800 | [SF1888763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888763/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [9 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hautevale-st/) | 880 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,800 | [E1888770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888770/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 730 ft S | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $1,000 | [G1890981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890981/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [603 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/603-poplar-st/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1868171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868171/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [109 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-deforest-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Add 1 new full bath 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1888379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888379/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Temporarily detach and reattach existing electrical service for siding installation. Install 4 light fixture boxes, 2 sconces, and 2 exterior outlets | $2,000 | [E1885730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885730/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [523 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-poplar-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and attic with cellulose | $11,787 | [SF1833547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833547/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [529 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-poplar-st/) | 490 ft N | Roofing | remove and install 15sq asphalt roofing | $11,000 | [SF1864957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864957/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bateman-st/) | 690 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1880180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880180/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [29 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bateman-st/) | 690 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1880177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880177/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovating the interior of the 1st floor. Renovating the existing bathroom and kitchen and adding an additional bathroom. | $170,000 | [SF1869983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869983/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [26 Bateman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-bateman-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1867100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867100/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [524 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/524-poplar-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Siding project. Back meter off the home. Float the meter attach azack block behind. Reinstall meter to the home. One inspection | $350 | [E1863364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863364/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [616 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-poplar-st/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to 2 layers) and replace asphalt shingle roofing system. Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Repair chimney flashing as needed.  | $10,320 | [SF1855559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855559/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Weeks Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-weeks-av/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of the existing garage siding, fascia, soffit, two exterior | $18,405 | [SF1850068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850068/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 840 ft S | Roofing | strip existing wood shingles, install 18 square of Hardie siding, new pvc trim on entire house. | $27,500 | [SF1850372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850372/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [4 Jeffers St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jeffers-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $11,700 | [SF1910007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1910007/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [551-555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551--555-beech-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Run drainage/ venting, hot, cold, water lines for 3 kitchens, 3 laundries, 6 full baths, and 3 half baths. | $40,000 | [PL1907777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907777/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [420 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-west-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Duct bank & 3 phase service upgrade | $75,000 | [E1907749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907749/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [508-510 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/508--510-poplar-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Addition | Expand existing 2nd floor bedroom into existing deck off bedroom. | $45,000 | [ALT1817848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817848/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [46 Alpheus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-alpheus-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891390/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [34 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hautevale-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [PL1902797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902797/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [34 Hautevale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hautevale-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1902791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902791/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Installation of a new 100 AMP meter main and riser. Replace damaged SEU cable and corroded meter lugs/main breaker. Refeed service cable. Update grounding by installing a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) and bonding jumper from the ground rod directly to the service disconnect | $2,500 | [E1900361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900361/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [551-555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551--555-beech-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Installation of all new electrical wiring for a new 3-family house construction Installation of a new 300-amp electrical service with 4 new electrical panels Installation of a new low voltage smoke detector system for all 3 units plus public area | $75,000 | [E1899916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899916/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [551-555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551--555-beech-st/) | 0.21 mi N | New building | Construction of a new three-family residential building consisting of three townhouses Scope of work includes installation of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, a total of six parking spaces (two per dwelling unit with three designated as EV-ready), and a roof equipped with a solar-ready zone.. E-pla | $1,500,000 | [ERT1675360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1675360/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [552 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-beech-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1889997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889997/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Grassmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grassmere-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s) | $20,000 | [ALT1855183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855183/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $51,600 | [SF1871699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871699/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [11 Claron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-claron-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $51,600 | [E1871702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871702/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [618 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-beech-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870487/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip and reroof entire house and install certainteed asphalt shingles in accordance with state and locoal codes | $9,410 | [SF1827044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827044/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [555 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-beech-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Raze existing structure. Demo onlydig safe #20262213483 | $30,000 | [SF1849337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849337/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1852500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852500/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with cellulose | $2,443 | [SF1836938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836938/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [543 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/543-beech-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. | $2,620 | [SF1846410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846410/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [38 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-hallron-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair siding, trim on windows and soffit. Replace rotted wood and shingles on siding. | $28,500 | [SF1843128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843128/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installated on exterior of home | $57,000 | [SF1842493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842493/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 18.

## More on this street

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

- [567 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-poplar-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [559 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-poplar-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [558 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558-poplar-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [551 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/551-poplar-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [576 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/576-poplar-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [546 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-poplar-st/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025
- [587 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/587-poplar-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [596 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/596-poplar-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025
- [529 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-poplar-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [528 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-poplar-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 07:57 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 18, 05:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563-poplar-st/