# Building permits at 68 Horace St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 350 ft since May 1, the largest $300,000.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 23, 2024: Wire attic master suite. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 310 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | Electrical | Wire attic master suite | $7,500 | [E1664236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1664236/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Electrical | Rough and finish electrical on new two family home | $2,500 | [ELV852293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV852293/) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Fire systems | Supply and Install smoke and c/o protection in new two family home | $2,800 | [EFA852294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA852294/) |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Electrical | rough and finish electrical on new two family home | $22,000 | [E852295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E852295/) |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing 7'x 4' platform and stairs and replace with new. | $5,600 | [SF93826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF93826/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 150 ft NW | 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/) | 150 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace backflow preventer device for Heating System | $500 | [PL1884412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884412/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 150 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 150 ft S | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system | $9,000 | [EFA1883833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883833/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 130 ft SE | 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 20, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 130 ft SE | 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 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 150 ft S | 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/) | 150 ft S | 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/) | 150 ft S | 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/) | 150 ft S | Electrical | Complete wire three family development, install 200A OH service all bonding/ grounding. | $28,000 | [E1843908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843908/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [549 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/549-bennington-st/) | 460 ft W | 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/) | 460 ft W | 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/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [200 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-byron-st/) | 810 ft SE | 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/) | 520 ft N | 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 24, 2026 | [799 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799-saratoga-st/) | 810 ft NE | 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 | [31 Wordsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wordsworth-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling unit #2 | $15,000 | [SF1899033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899033/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [7-11 Curtis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-curtis-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | 1 water piping, 1 oil/grease separator tank and 6 floor drains. | $18,000 | [PL1899185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899185/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/) | 440 ft E | 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 19, 2026 | [704 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-saratoga-st/) | 590 ft NW | 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 17, 2026 | [14-16 Neptune Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-neptune-ci/) | 760 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 20 panels 8.2 kwdc no ESS no structural existing solar system installed | $9,039 | [SF1886161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886161/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [14-16 Neptune Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-neptune-ci/) | 760 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 20 panels 8.2 kwdc no ESS existing solar system installed | $30,261 | [E1886163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886163/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [126 Coleridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-coleridge-st/) | 810 ft SE | 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/) | 330 ft SE | 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/) | 310 ft SE | 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 29, 2026 | [684 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/684-saratoga-st/) | 720 ft 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/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | New Construction 3-units | $55,000 | [PL1878215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878215/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/) | 690 ft NE | 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 28, 2026 | [662-664 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/662--664-saratoga-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Gas connections to replacement hot water heater. | $500 | [G1875162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875162/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [103-105 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-homer-st/) | 540 ft E | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [662-664 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/662--664-saratoga-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing connections to power vent hot water heater replacement | $500 | [PL1875152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875152/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | 3 Stoves 3 Furnaces 3 Water Heaters | $4,500 | [G1865558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865558/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [31 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moore-st/) | 670 ft NW | 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/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 440 ft E | 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/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | 7 Bathrooms 3 Kitchens 3 Laundries 1 Bar Sink 3 Gas Water Heaters | $28,000 | [PL1865548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865548/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 650 ft N | 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/) | 660 ft N | 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 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 650 ft NE | 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 15, 2026 | [76 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-byron-st/) | 870 ft N | 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/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding; install new siding | $68,272 | [SF1858714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858714/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [678-680 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/678--680-saratoga-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | Gas stove and boiler renovation | $500 | [G1803309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1803309/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [524 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/524-bennington-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Rough and finish electrical on four family renovation | $45,000 | [E1855023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855023/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [93 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-byron-st/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | temporary electric service | $2,500 | [ETS1851028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851028/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 430 ft S | 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/) | 430 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling of two gas stoves and 2 gas furnaces | $24,000 | [G1848045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848045/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Build Farmers Porch | $12,000 | [ALT1902073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902073/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | E26087 MPA Green Bus depot, install ACS cameras. | $109,965 | [ELV1880310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880310/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | E26087 MPA Green Bus Depot add FA devices to an existing FA system. | $252,000 | [EFA1880305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880305/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | E26087 mpa green bus depot, install panels and transformer,receptacles,lighting,ac equipment, lightning protection,vehicle lifts. | $524,800 | [E1880298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880298/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [87 Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-addison-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 11, 2026 | [810 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 3, 2026 | [12 Wordsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wordsworth-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Service up grade to 200 amps and heat pump disconnect. | $10,000 | [E1857024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857024/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [622-624 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622--624-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | up date meter socket 200 amp / add public meter | $7,000 | [E1848249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848249/) |

## 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 | 600 ft 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 | 360 ft W | 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 | 770 ft NE | 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 | 970 ft NW | 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 Horace St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [74 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [59 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-horace-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [78 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-horace-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [82 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-horace-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026
- [53 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [94 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-horace-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [97 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [148 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 07:19 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 5 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-horace-st/