# Building permits at 65 Deforest St, Boston, MA

13 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4, 2025: Replace 5 windows, 2 doors, and 2 skylights in existing openings. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (42 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace 5 windows, 2 doors, and 2 skylights in existing openings. Trim and paint. No structural changes | $42,000 | [SF1742458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1742458/) |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Plumbing | remodel full bathroom, add 1/2 bath and update kitchen 1st floor | $9,500 | [PL1318289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1318289/) |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Electrical | Install wiring for new kitchen (lights, outlets, appliances and electric heat) Install wiring for new full bathroom (lights, exhaust fan, outlet and tower warmer) Install wiring for new power room (lights, exhaust fan and outlet) Install wiring for existing dining room lights and outlets | $13,000 | [E1315587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1315587/) |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen and rear room. Renovate existing 1st floor bath. Add powder room. Remove load bearing wall between kitchen and rear room. No changes to footprint | $167,077 | [ALT1273035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1273035/) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Electrical | Add one branch circuit bedroom | $1,200 | [E1086778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1086778/) |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Construct a new interior wall with door. Not load bearing. | $200 | [SF1075207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1075207/) |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Electrical | Install new wiring for 2 new egress locations in the house. Install wiring fir outdoor wall lights adjacent the doors and wiring for an inside light as you enter. | $1,500 | [E1019479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1019479/) |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing porch and rebuild a new one adding new door and doorway. Add back door entrance with a small 4x4 entrance with steps. Demo existing deck on side and block up doorway. Remove bay window and close in space to include a smaller window. | $22,600 | [ALT969289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT969289/) |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Electrical | Rewire bedroom 10 receptacles 6 recessed lights 2 3way switches | $2,500 | [E879853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E879853/) |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remodel an existing room, Installing two new windows, insulation of walls and ceiling, install new floor. Add recessed lights. Upgrade the staircase with new threads and risers. Plaster walls and ceiling. New trim. | $19,000 | [SF875635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF875635/) |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Alteration or repair | insulation of the exterior walls with blown in cellulose | $2,735 | [SF95510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF95510/) |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Roofing | roofing windows painting | $11,490 | [SF82707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF82707/) |
| Oct 27, 2010 | Plumbing | new gas fit for boiler and water heater | $7,000 | [G48461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G48461/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [5 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-asheville-rd/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,067 | [SF1879316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879316/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-asheville-rd/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic and kneewall | $5,446 | [SF1855475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855475/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Master Bedroom, Master bathroom, Main Bathroom, dinning room, kitchen, and laundry. | $20,000 | [E1905232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905232/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 850 ft NW | Plumbing | adding a new bathroom, Remodeling existing bathroom and kitchen. | $9,000 | [PL1890962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890962/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [PL1895558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895558/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [G1895555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895555/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 850 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $1,000 | [G1890981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890981/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lodgehill-rd/) | 890 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roofs down to roof sheathing. Install new ice and water shield, roofing paper, drip edge metal, starter shingles, CertainTeed LandMark Pro (Moire Black) architectural shingles, re-lead chimney and hip and ridge cap shingles. | $15,388 | [SF1884327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884327/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [109 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-deforest-st/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | Add 1 new full bath 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1888379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888379/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | Temporarily detach and reattach existing electrical service for siding installation. Install 4 light fixture boxes, 2 sconces, and 2 exterior outlets | $2,000 | [E1885730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885730/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 750 ft E | Plumbing | Install of a whole house generator | $2,500 | [G1877830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877830/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [50 Grassmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grassmere-rd/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s) | $20,000 | [ALT1855183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855183/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Supply and install standby generator with trench | $7,000 | [E1875817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875817/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [619 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-poplar-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovating the interior of the 1st floor. Renovating the existing bathroom and kitchen and adding an additional bathroom. | $170,000 | [SF1869983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869983/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goff-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows; no structural changes | $7,212 | [SF1858151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858151/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | siding, windows and doors replacement | $20,000 | [SF1850644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850644/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [PL1858403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858403/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [343 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-west-st/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement in Unit 1 only. | $7,000 | [G1858398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858398/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [322 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322-west-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $13,600 | [SF1859839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859839/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [616 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-poplar-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials (up to 2 layers) and replace asphalt shingle roofing system. Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Repair chimney flashing as needed.  | $10,320 | [SF1855559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855559/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 420 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof entire house and install certainteed asphalt shingles in accordance with state and locoal codes | $9,410 | [SF1827044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827044/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [355 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/355-west-st/) | 250 ft SW | Roofing | We will be stripping off old roofing down to the decking and adding on new weather tight roofing | $18,000 | [SF1848858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848858/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1852500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852500/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [747 Beechmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/747-beechmont-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 324sq ft deck boards and railings, install new boards and rails - no digging, no framing | $23,172 | [SF1847068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847068/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/) | 590 ft NW | Roofing | strip existing wood shingles, install 18 square of Hardie siding, new pvc trim on entire house. | $27,500 | [SF1850372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850372/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [395 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-west-st/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with cellulose | $2,443 | [SF1836938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836938/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [38 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-hallron-st/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair siding, trim on windows and soffit. Replace rotted wood and shingles on siding. | $28,500 | [SF1843128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843128/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [34 Hallron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hallron-st/) | 420 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installated on exterior of home | $57,000 | [SF1842493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842493/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [145 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-sherrin-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | duplex receptacles, bathroom exhaust fan | $3,951 | [E1905899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905899/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 Beechmont Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-beechmont-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose we are also insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose an air sealing | $8,573 | [SF1902070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902070/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [46 Alpheus Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-alpheus-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891390/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [173 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-sherrin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demoing and reinstalling 2 replacement windows upstairs and 4 replacement hopper windows in the basement. There are no changes in size to the rough openings. | $9,897 | [SF1888277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888277/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amps to 200amps | $5,500 | [E1891347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891347/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | install heat pump, water heater, and replace bathroom exhaust fan | $4,000 | [E1879118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879118/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [149 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-deforest-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air seal the building envelope and install cellulose insulation in the exterior walls and attic (R-38). The project includes weatherstripping, door sweeps, and pre- and post-installation blower door and CAZ testing. | $7,895 | [SF1879085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879085/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [603 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/603-poplar-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1868171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868171/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [87 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-windham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade | $8,349 | [E1835335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835335/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [181 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-sherrin-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1867910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867910/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home | $8,000 | [PL1864721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864721/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | gas pipe single family | $3,000 | [G1864723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864723/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | rewire house | $12,000 | [E1863746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863746/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Weeks Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-weeks-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of the existing garage siding, fascia, soffit, two exterior | $18,405 | [SF1850068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850068/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Building has been unoccupied for last 5 years so eversource shut off meter wiring has been checked 3 circuits now only connected to electrical panel everything else disconnected Need to get power reconnected | $300 | [E1850344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850344/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel 1 Kitchen, 1 bathroom and 2 half bathrooms, replace roof, rebuild deck as per existing, install replacement windows, interior and exterior painting, | $108,000 | [SF1846754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846754/) |

## More on this street

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

- [73 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deforest-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [83 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-deforest-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026
- [44 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-deforest-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025
- [87 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-deforest-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [96 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-deforest-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [32 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-deforest-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2025
- [99 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-deforest-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [100 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-deforest-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [103 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-deforest-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026

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