# Building permits at 620 Norfolk St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $799,000 addition at 1337 Blue Hill Av, permitted Jul 23.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 19, 2025: BACK PORCH REPAIR- remove existing rails/decking & install new composite flooring/vinyl rails/pvc parts/frame. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 6 Almont St, 780 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | BACK PORCH REPAIR- remove existing rails/decking & install new composite flooring/vinyl rails/pvc parts/frame as needed. Rubber roof replacement-remve existing rubber roof matls, install new insul/plates/screws/rubber/new flashing/drip edge/covr tape etc, seal and flashing of chimney. | $42,400 | [SF1700394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1700394/) |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Electrical | Have the power company install a new meter for the common area. Once the meter is installed I'm taking the common area circuits out of the 1st fl panel and putting them in the common area panel. Install meter enclosure w/bypass for common meter | $500 | [E481580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E481580/) |
| Apr 21, 2011 | Plumbing | retest gas piping for gas company | $200 | [G73318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G73318/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 980 ft E | Roofing | Strip and install new roof repair/replace rear porch refinish lower level with new wallboard and trim | $18,000 | [SF1905643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905643/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | Install back flow for new boiler | $1,500 | [PL1905731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905731/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new gas boiler | $1,500 | [G1905726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905726/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 880 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [SF1902099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902099/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 880 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [E1902102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902102/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Span panel 100A | $3,000 | [E1905060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905060/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 980 ft E | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1902615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902615/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 340 ft S | Plumbing | Running plumbing for 2 bathroom and a kitchen | $11,200 | [PL1895052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895052/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [692 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/692-walk-hill-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -1st floor windows | $3,196 | [SF1900037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900037/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1387 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1387-blue-hill-av/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | subdivision of land | $2,000 | [ALT1822829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822829/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft S | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of HVAC control wiring consisting of 18/2 daisy chain interconnect wire and low voltage for heat pump water heater | $20,000 | [ELV1888899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888899/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 340 ft S | Roofing | Remove and install new roof | $19,000 | [SF1895476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895476/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19 Wilmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-wilmore-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $1,700 | [SF1895427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895427/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Rewire single family and upgrade service to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1895693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895693/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1310 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1310-blue-hill-av/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $750 | [G1890207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890207/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [37 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mattapan-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system. | $9,971 | [SF1881409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881409/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 250 ft E | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3bath and 3kitchen | $25,000 | [PL1883448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883448/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 5 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1870676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870676/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | New siding, windows, sheetrock insulation. Prime paint caulk sand floors | $100,000 | [SF1880215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880215/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | Wiring of 3 dwelling units common area and new service | $40,000 | [E1874303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874303/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft SW | Fire systems | Install wiring and new fire alarm system per engineered drawings approved by Boston ISD | $34,000 | [EFA1875326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875326/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1337 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1337-blue-hill-av/) | 800 ft N | Addition | Rear Addition and interior renovationsAssigned to DB on 7/2/2026 | $799,000 | [ALT1824258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824258/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [16 Hiawatha Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-hiawatha-rd/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire sloped roof, including the left side entrance overhang, with Owens Corning System Warranty. Chimney repointing and waterproofing. Chimney cap installation on the chimney. PVC fascia replacement on the front dormer only. | $28,899 | [SF1870248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870248/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | 2 Mini split wiring (1.5 Ton) (0.75 Ton) | $2,000 | [E1867369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867369/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mildred-av/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Temp Service | $3,200 | [ETS1870553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870553/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo, electrical, plumbing, no structural, fire blocking, install 4 windows, insulation; | $75,000 | [SF1868631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868631/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [710 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/710-walk-hill-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-850626) (Unit -1) | $2,000 | [SF1867865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867865/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 8 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1867733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867733/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [21 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mattapan-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | replace second floor porch and replace all wood trims; &; install new pvc trims | $12,000 | [SF1864349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864349/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | 5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry, 4 outdoors faucets (remodel) | $12,000 | [PL1856442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [35 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-almont-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | run gas line for two HVAC systems in basement and 3rd floor and 2 wall hung naviens in basement. gas cooktop for 1st & 2nd floor. | $12,000 | [G1856455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856455/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Two first floor bathrooms renovation | $12,000 | [PL1853216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853216/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [699 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-walk-hill-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | two first floor bathrooms renovation a light, an outlet, and a exhaust fan for each | $1,100 | [E1851954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851954/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 41 unit apartment building with resident use common areas | $685,000 | [PL1849066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849066/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing EPDM and coverboard Install GacoFlex liquid applied membrane and tie into existing EPDM system. | $84,600 | [SF1905077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905077/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [658 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-walk-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Convert unfinished basement to one additional dwelling unit and create a three-family dwelling. Install new fire alarm and sprinkler system and renovate basement space including new window wells for egress. | $189,000 | [ALT1897892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897892/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | working on 1 kitchen sink and 2 full bathroom | $9,000 | [PL1830540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1830540/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | run gas line for 3 kitchen stove, 3 water heater and 3 furnace | $10,000 | [G1830544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1830544/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | Remove existing sign and install new 22" high x12' aluminum tube frame sign with cut out acrylic letters, Lux Beauty Bar. Non-illuminated. | $1,875 | [ALT1882705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882705/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [85 Almont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-almont-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-884680) | $4,000 | [SF1890361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890361/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [17 Evelyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-evelyn-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | ;(To correct violation V851134.); Applicant must remove basement unit back to original state to be used as storage only to correct (#V900658). | $5,000 | [SF1883811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883811/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1868382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868382/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1868388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868388/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1867637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867637/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [669 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/669-walk-hill-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Two First Floor Bathrooms Renovation | $54,750 | [SF1848651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848651/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [75a-75 Mattapan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75a--75-mattapan-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | EPDM Membrane Replacement // Replace Vents | $20,490 | [SF1849029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849029/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [671 Walk Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/671-walk-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing wood flooring, replace damaged posts, frame if needed, install new wood flooring and rails (3 floors). | $26,000 | [SF1845716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845716/) |

## 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 | 6 Almont St | 780 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Demo existing 2-family structure and erect a new 4-story 13-unit apartment…" | [BOA1855919](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-05-29 |

## More on this street

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

- [589 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/589-norfolk-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [586 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/586-norfolk-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025
- [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [568 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/568-norfolk-st/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024
- [550 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-norfolk-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [533 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-norfolk-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [523 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/523-norfolk-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [502 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/502-norfolk-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [495 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/495-norfolk-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 10:06 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 14, 03:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-norfolk-st/