# Building permits at 59 Milton St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 KW 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,150 | [SF1666376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1666376/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 KW 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,150 | [E1666378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1666378/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Electrical | Replace existing 100a main panel with new 100a main panel, Replace 100a meter with new 100a meter main and refeed service conductors | $5,000 | [E1666368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1666368/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 110 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $39,300 | [SF1871813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871813/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 110 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $39,300 | [E1871816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871816/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 110 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $4,869 | [SF1867845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867845/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [166 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-readville-st/) | 110 ft NW | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1868411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868411/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 7 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $12,905 | [SF1902551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902551/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [18 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-prescott-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization Insulation Air Sealing | Not listed | [SF1895189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895189/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [79 W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-w-milton-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 1 family to 3 family including an ADU. Nominal fee request, ZBA zoning relief required | $300,000 | [ALT1522483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1522483/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 KW 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $114,600 | [SF1885599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885599/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 KW 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $114,600 | [E1885603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885603/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2-4 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-danny-rd/) | 770 ft N | New building | Erect a 2-family dwelling on 4,000 sq. ft. lot (Lot #34). Project features two off-street parking spaces per unit and an unfinished, non-habitable basement restricted to mechanical and storage use only.; Compliance with International Energy Code- IECC &; 780 CMR- Solar-Ready Zone &; one parking spac | $600,000 | [ERT1764925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1764925/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps. Replace 39 receptacles and 24 switches with new devices. Snake 1 new countertop circuit from basement in to attic and Down kitchen walls. Add lights in the kitchen using existing switch leg. | $9,000 | [E1888598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888598/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Basic changes to kitchen (first floor) - plumbing and electric upgrades, new tile floor, new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and peninsula. Plumbing and electric permits to be pulled separately. Cabinets and peninsula are all wood, countertops are 3CM quartz, backsplash is tile. | $29,181 | [SF1877895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877895/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [150 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-readville-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888040/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | 4.510 Kw dc & 4.180 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $8,749 | [SF1877045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877045/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [5 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new gas stove | $500 | [G1845945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845945/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [18 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-prescott-st/) | 980 ft SE | Fire systems | install hardwired smoke/carbon dioxide detectors within the hallways and bedrooms of the 2nd floor unit. also within the common area. | $1,000 | [EFA1880263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880263/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Install rough and finish plumbing for 1 kitchen sink, garbage disposal and dishwasher. | $1,500 | [PL1879446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879446/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Install new gas stove. | $500 | [G1879448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879448/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-prescott-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 4rooms and a bathroom on2nd floor level. Install a meter and electrical panel for the 1st floor unit and common areas of the home | $15,000 | [E1878915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878915/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | 4.510 Kw dc & 4.180 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system with new 200a main breaker enclosure | $8,749 | [E1877046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877046/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Rough in and finish of a 3/4 bathroom in basement. Drainage to be pumped up by a macerating pump | $7,300 | [PL1869099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869099/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | replace rusted Lally columns in basement | $9,150 | [ALT1869965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869965/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [27-27a Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--27a-como-rd/) | 800 ft NW | Demolition | Raze existing one story buildingDig Safe#20261300625 | $30,000 | [SF1867568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867568/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [6 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-prescott-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Complete remodel of front porch and rear deck. Demo and remove all old material and debris. Prepare and level work area. Install foundation base, frame porch, install flooring and railings. Install stairs, moldings and finish details. Replace one gutter in the front of house. | $21,400 | [SF1867796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867796/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [150 Readville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-readville-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,278 | [E1860535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860535/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for finish basement | $10,000 | [E1852542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852542/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-chesterfield-st/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Supply and install new kitchen faucet, two water closets, two lavatory faucets. | $5,000 | [PL1845939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845939/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Emergency electrical permit due to bathroom fan fire inspect wiring and replace the fan box and fan install new GFI breaker | $750 | [E1900347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900347/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $42,608 | [SF1886296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886296/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $5,000 | [E1886305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886305/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace led pipe to pvc trap in 2nd floor bathroom | $1,500 | [PL1900510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900510/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-prescott-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Sheetrock and mud tape sand &; paint ceiling in bathroom. Install fire insulation install new light and vent fan. Remove and replace lead trap &; drain. Install new PVC drain &; trap. | $9,800 | [SF1890325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890325/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Complete 2nd floor rewire including fire/smoke alarms- KIT/BATH/LVRM/DIN/2 BDRM | $6,500 | [E1897278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897278/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [24 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-prescott-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Only doing one Unit | $2,000 | [SF1886765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886765/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [70 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-chesterfield-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding and install new siding with vapor barrier. | $86,000 | [SF1875494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875494/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-manila-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | STRIP & INSTALL NEW ROOF, INSTALL WINDOW TRIMS, GARAGE TRIMS/FASCIA ETC Strip and install anew, underlayment, Ice water shield, drip edge, ridge vent, pipe flashing etc, trim out garage fascia, install window trims, missing siding etc. | $15,200 | [SF1865445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865445/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | kitchen remodel | $1,500 | [PL1865046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865046/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | move gas line and install gas stove | $600 | [G1865052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865052/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [49 Industrial Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-industrial-dr/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install temporary feed to (2) exterior office trailers- 60AMP feed | $6,200 | [E1864717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864717/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [27 Pinefield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinefield-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1861775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861775/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [44 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-como-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Replace 100 ampere panel and install two circuits for air conditioning. Also, two outside g.f.c.i receptacles. | $1,500 | [E1860115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860115/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1844 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1844-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install new kitchen cabinets and counters, refinish floors, patch & paint thru out | $20,000 | [SF1858206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858206/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [60 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-chesterfield-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $23,950 | [SF1850576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850576/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [32 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-danny-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Back at home remove second story staircase, and landing. Build a new deck 8 x 9' with a 4' x 4 landing deck will have 18 steps of 2 sets of stairs, 4 ft. in length. right side of home remove existing landing and staircase. Create new set of stairs and landing will measure 4' x 10' and 4' in length | $23,500 | [ALT1728447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1728447/) |

## 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 |  | 48 Industrial Dr | 0.20 mi W | To convert existing vacant land and grade, pave, and stripe to accommodate 141 exterior parking spaces… | [BOA1899348](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-08 |
| Requested |  | 202 Neponset Valley Pw | 0.22 mi SE | To change the occupancy from candy manufacturing to cannibis manufacturing retail and delivery | [BOA1875908](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-22 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 1702 Hyde Park Av | 0.25 mi NE | To construct a new 7-story mixed-use building, consisting of 68 residential homeownership units… | [BOA1870785](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-07-09 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 1740 Hyde Park Av | 0.22 mi E | To erect a new 6-story Multi-Family Dwelling with 42 residential units and garaged parking | [BOA1800610](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

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 Milton St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [94 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-milton-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025
- [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [163 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-milton-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [168 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-milton-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [175 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-milton-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [191 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-milton-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [195 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-milton-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 14:00 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, all 3 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-milton-st/