# Building permits at 689 Bennington St, Boston, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 18: Low voltage alarm install for 689 Bennington St Apt 1. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 689 Bennington St Apt 1 | $1,200 | [ELV1828390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1828390/) | | Oct 17, 2017 | New building | The proposed job is to erect a three story, two family dwelling with two interior parking spaces. | $350,000 | [ERT461040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT461040/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 43 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [2-28 Trustman Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--28-trustman-te/) | 800 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/) | 700 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/) | 670 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/) | 550 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/) | 820 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/) | 940 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/) | 920 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 19, 2026 | [910 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/910-saratoga-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation in attic space and basement | $42,000 | [SF1888285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888285/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 320 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [880-888a Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/880--888a-saratoga-st/) | 750 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/) | 940 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/) | 920 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/) | 590 ft W | 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 23, 2026 | [103-105 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-homer-st/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 590 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/) | 940 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/) | 920 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/) | 940 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/) | 920 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/) | 820 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/) | 590 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 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 990 ft SW | Roofing | Roof Repair | $2,900 | [SF1833372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833372/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 570 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/) | 450 ft NW | 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/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding; install new siding | $68,272 | [SF1858714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858714/) | | May 29, 2026 | [84-86 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brandywyne-dr/) | 770 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/) | 590 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), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [746 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/746-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 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 18, 2026 | [917 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/917-bennington-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling unit #2 | $15,000 | [SF1899033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899033/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [126 Coleridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-coleridge-st/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 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 1, 2026 | [87 Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-addison-st/) | 0.25 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 23, 2026 | [95a Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95a-byron-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.25 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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 | 590 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: - [693 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/693-bennington-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [682 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682-bennington-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [678 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/678-bennington-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [700 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-bennington-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [677 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/677-bennington-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [720 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-bennington-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [731 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/731-bennington-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [647 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-bennington-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [734 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/734-bennington-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 16:54 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 8, 11:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 43 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/689-bennington-st/