# Building permits at 647 Bennington St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 650 ft since May 1, the largest $300,000.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 1, 2025: Insulation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 620 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $11,000 | [SF1692582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1692582/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [799 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799-saratoga-st/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove old front deck and stairs and install new deck boards and stairs. | $7,950 | [SF1903883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903883/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/) | 160 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace siding on one side of the property. Replace any damaged underlying sheathing. Finish work included | $13,000 | [SF1877247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877247/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 250 ft NW | Plumbing | 3 Stoves 3 Furnaces 3 Water Heaters | $4,500 | [G1865558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865558/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 250 ft NW | Plumbing | 7 Bathrooms 3 Kitchens 3 Laundries 1 Bar Sink 3 Gas Water Heaters | $28,000 | [PL1865548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865548/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 60 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate all 3 decks, that are in bad shape. demo all material and replace with new one no changes just renovate as is. | $45,000 | [SF1861761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861761/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 250 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Reference to SF1825689. Basement cleanup and partial dirt removal, including basement wall reparations. | $100,000 | [SF1848930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848930/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [200 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-byron-st/) | 800 ft S | Electrical | Byron Street lighting and cameras shown in Massport Authority Project L1366-C3 Bulletin DP1-029 | $10,000 | [E1907886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907886/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [746 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/746-saratoga-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Run a new circuit for outdoor unit mini split system from subpanel 2 Installed AC disconnect Run a new circuit for service outlet from subpanel 2 | $1,000 | [E1905783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905783/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Build Farmers Porch | $12,000 | [ALT1902073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902073/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of one direct vent combi boiler | $6,500 | [G1884414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884414/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace backflow preventer device for Heating System | $500 | [PL1884412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884412/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [31 Wordsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wordsworth-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling unit #2 | $15,000 | [SF1899033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899033/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 360 ft S | Electrical | I have a contractor doing a dormer and primary suite to my top floor. A new bathroom will be going in. I am the owner and the licensed electrician and will be performing the work myself, so the valuation is $0. Permit number: ALT1708901 | $2,000 | [E1891615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891615/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Revising drawings to add a roof deck, accessed via a headhouse;ERT1746020. This application shows access to the roof deck will via a;roof hatch. e-Plans filed | Not listed | [A1853161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853161/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolish 3-level porches (retain roof). Pour concrete footings and rebuild porch structure. Install composite decking and pressure-treated guardrails on all 3 levels. Exterior stairs limited to 1st floor. Excludes 2nd/3rd floor exit stairs. Debris removal included. | $35,500 | [SF1889229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889229/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system | $9,000 | [EFA1883833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883833/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [126 Coleridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-coleridge-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of current fence and installation of mew fence in the backyard. | $6,500 | [SF1877803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877803/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [84 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-homer-st/) | 620 ft SW | New building | Construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers systems to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks (unit 2 &; 3) on newly created 2,500 s.f. lot as per plans- The project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR).; See ALT1684637 for subdivision.; | $300,000 | [ERT1684641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684641/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [82 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-homer-st/) | 630 ft SW | New building | Raze existing dwelling and construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks for Units 2 &; 3.; Project subject to Group1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). See ALT1684637 for subdivision.;e[Plans] Filed.s | $300,000 | [ERT1684639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684639/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [103-105 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-homer-st/) | 580 ft S | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [31 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moore-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 window, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,889 | [SF1867126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867126/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [58 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-moore-st/) | 990 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary Chain-link Fence rental of aprox 167 linear feet of 6 ft black temp fence, black wind screen, one double gate, one walk gate with free exit hardware, posts driven or plated and bolted to cement where needed aprox 6 month rental, includes, delivery,set up, removal | $4,930 | [SF1844448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844448/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 360 ft S | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1865209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865209/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 620 ft S | Roofing | Roof Repair | $2,900 | [SF1833372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833372/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95a Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95a-byron-st/) | 670 ft W | New building | Erect a 3 unit residential dwelling on newly created lot as per plans with fire alarm &; sprinklers to be installed. See ALT1827161 for subdivision. Project is subject to Group One Dwelling Units per Architectural Access Board (AAB)-521 CMR.; SF1771428 issued to remove existing structure on lot (93  | $200,000 | [ERT1827164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1827164/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-byron-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Subdivide lot into two lots. Lot B1 known as 95 Byron to now contain 2,007 s.f. and Lot B2 to be known as 95A Byron to now contain 1,781 s.f. See (ERT).; e[Plans] filed. | Not listed | [ALT1827161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827161/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [76 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-byron-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel No 0100630000 into two lots. Lot A to contain 4,475 s.f. Lot B to contain 5,525 s.f. (See also ERT) | Not listed | [ALT1708062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1708062/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [810 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810-saratoga-st/) | 420 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 6 squares of existing wall shingles. Install ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, starter shingles, architectural shingles, and ridge cap shingles. Includes required access equipment and scaffolding. No structural modifications. | $7,450 | [SF1859001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859001/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [159 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-cowper-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding; install new siding | $68,272 | [SF1858714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858714/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Install new 400a service to supply 2 unit townhouse. Installing 2 new electric water heaters and range outlets | $10,000 | [E1855513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855513/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [93 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-byron-st/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | temporary electric service | $2,500 | [ETS1851028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851028/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1 replacement window unit 2, basement windows 7, exterior door replacement 1 exterior door weatherstripping, remove old AC and patch wall, air to air heat pump ductless 2 units, induction range 2 units, kitchen hood 2 units, electrical service upgrade, replace bathroom vent, insulate basement walls, | $108,220 | [SF1850709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850709/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling of 2 full bathrooms, 2 laundries and 2 full kitchens | $24,000 | [PL1847975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847975/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling of two gas stoves and 2 gas furnaces | $24,000 | [G1848045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848045/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Rough drainage, vent and water piping for 3 water closets, 3 lavatory sinks, 3 bathtubs, 3 washer machine connections, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 dishwashers, 3 garbage disposals and 3 electric water heaters. | $3,100 | [PL1845486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845486/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Install coax cable in beds / living areas. | $1,500 | [ELV1843913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843913/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system in units. | $3,000 | [EFA1843910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843910/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wire three family development, install 200A OH service all bonding/ grounding. | $28,000 | [E1843908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843908/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [549 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/549-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.6 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $25,200 | [ALT1899310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899310/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [549 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/549-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.6 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $17,640 | [E1899311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899311/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2-28 Trustman Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--28-trustman-te/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel. Replace all plugs lights and switches in unit #16 trustmen terrace | $2,800 | [E1905185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905185/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [734 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/734-bennington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace | $800 | [E1903749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903749/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [704 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Rooftop patio renovation on existing structure. Install new 6'-8"x7'-0" door at loft level replacing existing window w/ LVL header. New 215 SF floating deck on pedestal supports over existing roof. New 10'x17' aluminum pergola (SkyScape, motorized) bolted to sistered joists. Upper roof railings.Plea | $35,200 | [ALT1838068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838068/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [880-888a Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/880--888a-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate 40-amp electrical service. Replace all plugs, lights, switches and fans in unit 888A | $3,000 | [E1882584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882584/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [684 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/684-saratoga-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | New Construction 3-units | $55,000 | [PL1878216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878216/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [682 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682-saratoga-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | New Construction 3-units | $55,000 | [PL1878215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878215/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [87 Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-addison-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 8 panels - 3.28kW DC. Installation of Tesla Powerwall 3 ESS on exterior of building. Existing solar system installed. | $50,817 | [SF1839167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839167/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [12 Wordsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wordsworth-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Service up grade to 200 amps and heat pump disconnect. | $10,000 | [E1857024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857024/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [84-86 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of a low-voltage CAT16 Cables for video surveillance system (CCTV) including 41 cameras and 16 radios within the apartment complex property. 18 of the cameras will be mounted on new freestanding low voltage poles with concrete. It may require 3000feet of PVC & 600 of EMT. Pole size12". | $30,000 | [ELV1855275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855275/) |

## 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 |  | 691 Saratoga St | 0.22 mi W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1905476](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 555 Bennington St | 0.20 mi SW | To erect addition addition and change occupancy to 5 residential units… | [BOA1891422](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 795 Saratoga St | 250 ft NW | To renovate 3 residential units including a rear addition and dormers, as of right | [BOA1860539](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-12 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 Moore St | 0.24 mi W | To raze existing dwelling on separate permit and erect a three story six unit residential dwelling with roof… | [BOA1837592](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-04-08 |

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 Bennington St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [636-638 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/636--638-bennington-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025
- [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [628 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/628-bennington-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [677 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/677-bennington-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [678 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/678-bennington-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [682 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682-bennington-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025
- [609-611 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/609--611-bennington-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [689 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/689-bennington-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [693 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/693-bennington-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 03:30 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-bennington-st/