# Building permits at 6 Franklin St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: Repair and replacing retaining wall. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair and replacing retaining wall. | $700 | [SF1774763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1774763/) |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrne flat roof | $8,417 | [SF1670707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1670707/) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $3,100 | [PL1323447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1323447/) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $3,100 | [G1323443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1323443/) |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace rear pressure treated landing and stairs with new pressure treated. All rear structure to be done within the same size. | $12,750 | [SF1134545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1134545/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Restore existing brick wall with concrete retain wall in the back yard to be 5'ft high and 30' long | Not listed | [SF944843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF944843/) |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Put back two stairs in the back of the house | $100 | [SF899903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF899903/) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Water damage repairs - replace insulation and plaster walls in selected small areas in multiple rooms including 3rd;flr.- bedroom and bath. 2nd;flr.- hall and home office, Lower level bedroom and hall. Paint all affected areas and replace carpet in one bedroom. | $21,127 | [SF890826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF890826/) |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof w/.060 fully adhered EPDM rubber roofing. Clean and remove job related debris | $7,650 | [SF837722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF837722/) |
| Oct 31, 2011 | Alteration or repair | To correct violation; Remove kitchen in illegal unit in Attic unit C &; illegal unit in Garage unit D. Return dwelling;to a legal 2 family residence. to correct violation #V62524. | $2,000 | [SF103578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF103578/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 90 ft W | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [SF1873460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873460/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 90 ft W | Plumbing | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [PL1873466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873466/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [12 Cottage Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cottage-pl/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906016/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [41 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-hillis-rd/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | Basement Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1903236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903236/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | 100 to 200 Amp Service Upgrade | $6,800 | [E1902225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902225/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 710 ft SE | Roofing | 14sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Frostone Grey | $22,000 | [SF1869800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869800/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872457/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation in attic space | $7,203 | [SF1867546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867546/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | bathroom/kitchen remodel | $10,000 | [PL1880105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880105/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 800 ft S | Electrical | Replace wiring, devices, lighting, and breakers for kitchen area that came into contact with deteriorating agents. | $8,000 | [E1880517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880517/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 430 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd Floor renovation of Unit 4 | $6,000 | [PL1881837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881837/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [250 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-reservation-rd/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing stair bricks, install new ones. Paint rail. Install pavers on walkway; OPEN VIOLATION AT THIS PROPERTY;V888613 | $11,000 | [SF1869568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869568/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 940 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 KW 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [E1880713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880713/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 940 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [SF1870045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870045/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Rewire the 2 floor units full rewire updated, doing smokes and lights on the back stairs and front | $20,000 | [E1880483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880483/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [15-17 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-roxana-st/) | 340 ft E | Roofing | strip and re roof 25 square of asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1830330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830330/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873128/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 960 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [SF1861656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861656/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 960 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [E1861658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861658/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ellis-st/) | 980 ft SE | Roofing | replace roof due to fire | $3,000 | [SF1817640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817640/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-thompson-st/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,577 | [SF1858470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858470/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replacing the front stairs | $4,000 | [SF1868454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868454/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [32 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-hillis-rd/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Reroof | $10,000 | [SF1777235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1777235/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage.2nd floor bath remodel. Replace insulation & wallboard in 2nd floor bedroom & 1st floor kitchen & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $54,549 | [SF1859820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859820/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 440 ft E | Roofing | Remove and replace rubber roof system. | $20,000 | [SF1857914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857914/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-853176) (Unit 211) | $3,000 | [SF1852487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852487/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-charles-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | strip roof to sheathing. install new GAF weather Stopper Roof System | $14,765 | [SF1857276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857276/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | 125/100A Main panel upgrade | $2,200 | [E1855365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855365/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damaged siding and 2nd floor deck on front of the building. Replace 12 windows in front and 8 on side Fully renovate unit 4 including new kitchen and bathroom. Light touch up renovations in other units including refinishing hardwood floors, paint, replacing tile and new kitchen cabinets. | $175,000 | [SF1853165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853165/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,400 | [E1853316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853316/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Install 8 4 cable & 4 telephone lines | $1,200 | [ELV1852158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852158/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 780 ft S | Fire systems | Install smoke & carbon on 2 floors basement | $1,500 | [EFA1852154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852154/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Complete wiring of 1 family due to fire &; reconnect existing service | $27,000 | [E1852149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852149/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ellis-st/) | 970 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 KW 19 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,500 | [SF1842969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842969/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1613580976, 1802243665 ) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $13,000 | [SF1839547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839547/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Relocate washing machine from basement to 1st floor. | $3,500 | [PL1904084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904084/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Run gas piping for relocated dryer from basement to 1st floor. 10410635 jd | $1,000 | [G1904089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904089/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Wire tv outlet, gas dryer and washer relocation and add lights to new laundry room | $2,000 | [E1903774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903774/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1420 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1420-river-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp and add common meter | $3,500 | [E1890209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890209/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [84-86 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-sunnyside-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1865145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865145/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single-family dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom demolition, minor framing modifications, full upgrade of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and associated finish work. | $140,000 | [SF1845267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845267/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1535 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1535-river-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [SF1844164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844164/) |

## 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 | May 5, 2026 | 4 Adams St | 990 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1800604](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 Franklin St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franklin-st/): newest permit Apr 26, 2026
- [4-8 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--8-franklin-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [1 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [12 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-franklin-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [40-62 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--62-franklin-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025
- [49-55 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--55-franklin-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [51-55 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--55-franklin-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [57-63 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--63-franklin-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [60 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-franklin-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 02:57 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-franklin-st/