# Building permits at 577a-583 Washington St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 19, 2025: Renovating the interior of the premises to add seating. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovating the interior of the premises to add seating, including replacing one old table and bench and adding 2 new tables and several chairs for customer seating. The updated layout will reflect the new seating arrangement while maintaining the original structure of the space. We are also requesti | $5,000 | [ALT1708652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1708652/) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a Store to a; "Take Out Only" Restaurant | $99,080 | [ALT1516874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1516874/) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Exploratory Demo Unit #2,New kitchen, baths, new electrical, blue board;and plaster, paint &; hardwood floors. | $65,000 | [SF883989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF883989/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 180 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,399 | [SF1906639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906639/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 600 ft SW | Roofing | Replacing 10 windows, exterior shingle repair, and painting | $50,000 | [SF1908008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908008/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2-20 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-tremont-st/) | 870 ft W | Sign | Securing a sign to the wall for the store. | $400 | [ALT1899175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899175/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [16-18 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-langley-rd/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | 225A/100a span panel installation | $3,500 | [E1907423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907423/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Regal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-regal-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | upgrading panel from 100A to 200A | $5,000 | [E1906325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906325/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 810 ft SE | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [22 Breck Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-breck-av/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | repair the weather head (service line) | $2,500 | [E1896209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896209/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 450 ft E | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [55 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bostonia-av/) | 900 ft SW | Other | Amendment to ERT 1545143. Added storage in the basement for Unit 1. Added 806 SQF of to Unit 2. The space was added to the attic. New work included adding a bedroom and bathroom with roof dormer. | $50,000 | [A1795336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1795336/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [54 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bostonia-av/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade, new charger, 3 new mini split systems | $9,800 | [E1864916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864916/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 570 ft W | Sign | replace the 4 existing wall banners with 4 new ones | $3,000 | [ALT1860564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860564/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 810 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 810 ft SE | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 490 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 570 ft W | Other | Setting up a hexagon and 20x40 tent for the ymca summer program | $10,456 | [SF1848079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848079/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [PL1844739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844739/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [G1844738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844738/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 430 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [19 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $10,535 | [SF1869093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869093/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Add new bathroom on second floor | $5,300 | [PL1906929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906929/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -884384, 884382) (Unit-1, Unit-2) | $9,000 | [SF1892899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1892899/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Add 2 new full bathroom | $6,500 | [PL1900957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900957/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | water heater range dryer | $2,500 | [G1899420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899420/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | kits baths | $20,000 | [PL1899419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899419/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Add pne bathroom to first floor and another to second floor. | $2,000 | [E1896744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896744/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [652 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/652-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire roof. | $19,500 | [SF1891641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891641/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4-12 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--12-perthshire-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Inspect and make the electrical wiring safe in areas affected by fire and water in the main wing. Work being done at 10 Perthshire ave | $40,000 | [E1891514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891514/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Rewire of Two-Family Residence and common areas | $37,000 | [E1890791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890791/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Remodel kitchens | $4,000 | [E1882006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882006/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of new 3/4 bathroom in 2nd floor bedroom area | $12,000 | [SF1881761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881761/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Add one bathroom to first floor and another to second. | $43,800 | [SF1878810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878810/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1879065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879065/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | renovation, 1st fl kitchen | $1,500 | [PL1879062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879062/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel the kitchen as in the draw plan | Not listed | [SF1872761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872761/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Adding a second bathroom and laundry to the 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [PL1869342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869342/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [124-126 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-brooks-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Emergency feeder repair between meter and panel | $900 | [E1868183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868183/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen bathroom and laundry | $8,000 | [E1863528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863528/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen cabinets and countertops, add new bathroom and laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1859619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859619/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish the rear deck, rebuild one same footprint 7x20, use 2x8 pt framing, 6x6 deck support,4x4 deck and rail, 5 1/2 decking boards, pt ballistas, and close under the deck with plywood | $18,420 | [SF1851535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851535/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [41 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-champney-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Existing Front Deck Remodeling (2nd Floor) - remodel existing deck, new composite floor, new railings, new framing where rotten | $15,800 | [SF1853211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853211/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,834 | [SF1846956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846956/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [32 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-nonantum-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | kneewall wall adding 2" rigid board r max and 3" fiberglass also insulating the overhang with 10" cellulose | $2,461 | [SF1847128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847128/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [36 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-champney-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | 400a service upgrade with 2x 200a meter and 1x 60a common panel. 2x bathroom wiring and 1x new kitchen | $20,000 | [E1845083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845083/) |

## 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 |  | 27 to 29 Perthshire Rd | 0.24 mi N | To erect a rear addition and change occupancy from 2 to 8 residential units with off street parking… | [BOA1904454](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 23:06 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, 18:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/577a--583-washington-st/