# Building permits at 6 Arbutus St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 8: Confirming occupancy of. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 680 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of; existing 3 family home.; | Not listed | [ALT1827861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827861/) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 nonflanged door using the pocket method for installation no framework is being done | $8,931 | [SF1824694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1824694/) |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Install 6 replacement windows no structural changes | $3,000 | [SF601627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF601627/) |
| Oct 20, 2015 | Alteration or repair | install 17 replacement windows no structural changes | $11,195 | [SF528275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF528275/) |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Electrical | New Security System | $459 | [ELV490986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV490986/) |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing aluminum gutters and replace with new aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts replace rotted trimboards | $5,000 | [SF369407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF369407/) |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Alteration or repair | install 10 replacement windows no structural changes | $6,281 | [SF236748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF236748/) |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Alteration or repair | install 35 replacement windows no structural changes | $18,290 | [SF234597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF234597/) |
| Apr 1, 2010 | Plumbing | install a water heater | $3,000 | [PL18621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL18621/) |
| Apr 1, 2010 | Plumbing | install a water heater | $3,000 | [G18622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G18622/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [1111-1115 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1111--1115-blue-hill-av/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace flexible gas connector to stove, which was leaking gas. | $200 | [G1909948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1909948/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Labor and materials to install lally column with footing We utilize a steel-lined, concrete-filled 3.5-inch lally column with a weight-dispersing top plate. The footing dimensions will default to 24"x24"x12" unless specified otherwise. | $1,375 | [SF1908428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908428/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 780 ft NW | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [188 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-woodrow-av/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear wood deck with composite and PVC railing. | $10,000 | [SF1903295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903295/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 750 ft SW | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 880 ft E | Roofing | STRIP & RESHINGLE ROOF TO INCLUDE: STRIP and install anew, ice water shield, underlayment, 30 yr arch shingles, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing etc | $13,000 | [SF1896888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896888/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Install 2 backflow preventers for one hot water boiler and one combination hot water boiler. | $24,000 | [PL1883587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883587/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Replace one steam boiler and one hot water boiler and connect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1883583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883583/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 backflow preventers and automatic feeders for gas steam boiler installation. | $20,000 | [PL1873346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873346/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 gas steam boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping | $20,000 | [G1873345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873345/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 730 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 440 ft N | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 620 ft N | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 310 ft N | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 670 ft W | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building (1) wing wall to the right. No structural work. | $21,392 | [SF1843503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843503/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [19 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-winston-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with a new digital fire alarm panel and cellular communicator in a BHA owned property. Outage and reconnection will be a 6-8 hour duration. | $6,000 | [EFA1900341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900341/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [967 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/967-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Wiring for beds room check all wires for Ground faults | $4,000 | [E1899213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-callender-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen. Remove and replace existing cabinets, countertops and finishes. Existing layout to remain. No structural alterations and no changes to load-bearing walls. | $5,000 | [SF1888786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888786/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Reinstall the toilet and add a shower in a half bathroom in the basement. | $2,000 | [PL1887472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887472/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [25 Donald Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-donald-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen due to water damage. | $30,000 | [SF1869746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869746/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling and floor in kitchen. Replace existing floor tiles master bathroom. Replace existing bathtub, vanity, wall tiles and floor 2nd bathroom | $13,481 | [SF1856164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856164/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-snowden-wy/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855218/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 680 ft SW | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 470 ft S | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 880 ft N | Zoning appeal: "New 4 Units - 3 story +…" | [BOA1828945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-17 |

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 Arbutus St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3-7 Arbutus St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--7-arbutus-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [29 Arbutus St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-arbutus-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [30 Arbutus St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-arbutus-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 09:17 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 10 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-arbutus-st/