# Building permits at 678 Bennington St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 21, 2025: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 990 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing unit one and unit two | $11,000 | [SF1757623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1757623/) |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets, repair and replace wallboard, replace interior trim, tile floor in bathroom and kitchen. | $11,500 | [SF263351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF263351/) |
| Jun 14, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Install kitchen cabinets replace interior trim repair sheetrock tile bathroom floor | $15,000 | [SF253878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF253878/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 190 ft W | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2-28 Trustman Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--28-trustman-te/) | 680 ft 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 30, 2026 | [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build Farmers Porch | $12,000 | [ALT1902073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902073/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [734 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/734-bennington-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace | $800 | [E1903749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903749/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [799 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799-saratoga-st/) | 450 ft W | 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 830 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being contstructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895546/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being constructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895545/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [880-888a Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/880--888a-saratoga-st/) | 740 ft 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 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877729/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877723/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/) | 520 ft SW | 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/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | 3 Stoves 3 Furnaces 3 Water Heaters | $4,500 | [G1865558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865558/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | low voltage wiring, network, Cable cat 6 | $2,000 | [ELV1865284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865284/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | low voltage net work and cable thermostat | $2,000 | [ELV1865280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865280/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | 3 units | $40,000 | [E1865278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865278/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | new 3 units | $45,000 | [E1865277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865277/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1865209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865209/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | 7 Bathrooms 3 Kitchens 3 Laundries 1 Bar Sink 3 Gas Water Heaters | $28,000 | [PL1865548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865548/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95a Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95a-byron-st/) | 990 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 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 540 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/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [810 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810-saratoga-st/) | 310 ft W | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [84-86 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brandywyne-dr/) | 670 ft N | 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 500 ft W | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [200 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-byron-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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 | [231-245 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--245-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel and replace all lights, plugs and switches | $3,200 | [E1905180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905180/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [917 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/917-bennington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | add a sink on the hallway area to wash hands per request of health inspector | $3,000 | [SF1901970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901970/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling unit #2 | $15,000 | [SF1899033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899033/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [910 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/910-saratoga-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation in attic space and basement | $42,000 | [SF1888285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888285/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [84 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-homer-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [87 Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-addison-st/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Roof Repair | $2,900 | [SF1833372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833372/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-byron-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 | [159 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-cowper-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 5, 2026 | [850-868 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--868-bennington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of two (2) 50A branch circuits and one (1) dual head EV charger. | $4,200 | [E1845182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845182/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 795 Saratoga St | 500 ft W | 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 |

## More on this street

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

- [677 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/677-bennington-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [682 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682-bennington-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025
- [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
- [700 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-bennington-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [647 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-bennington-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [720 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-bennington-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 10:32 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/678-bennington-st/