# Building permits at 69-83 Ames St, Boston, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Installation of new primary and secondary electrical services. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new primary and secondary electrical services, including new switchboard, meter stacks and apartment loadcenters | $560,000 | [E1775562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1775562/) | | Dec 31, 2014 | Electrical | Security System Upgrade | $210 | [ELV432600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV432600/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 990 ft S | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 610 ft SW | Roofing | STRIP & RESHINGLE ROOF TO INCLUDE: STRIP and install anew, ice water shield, underlayment, 30 yr arch shingles, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing etc | $13,000 | [SF1896888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896888/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $629 | [E1895977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895977/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,282 | [E1888313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888313/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace all old PT flooring &; rails on first floor decks. install new composite 5/4 X6 composite flooring &; rails, rebuild 2nd floor balcony using 2X 10 PT joist Supported on existing 1st floor deck on 2- 6X6 column, new composite 5/4 X 6 flooring &; rails. existing 1st floor framing to remain. No | $24,000 | [SF1891478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891478/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-callender-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen. Remove and replace existing cabinets, countertops and finishes. Existing layout to remain. No structural alterations and no changes to load-bearing walls. | $5,000 | [SF1888786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888786/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 2 backflow preventers for one hot water boiler and one combination hot water boiler. | $24,000 | [PL1883587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883587/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace one steam boiler and one hot water boiler and connect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1883583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883583/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 backflow preventers and automatic feeders for gas steam boiler installation. | $20,000 | [PL1873346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873346/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 gas steam boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping | $20,000 | [G1873345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873345/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Use of a generator to power music equipment at a public park for netball family funday event | $200 | [E1868323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868323/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling and floor in kitchen. Replace existing floor tiles master bathroom. Replace existing bathtub, vanity, wall tiles and floor 2nd bathroom | $13,481 | [SF1856164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856164/) | | May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) | | May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) | | May 14, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Work consist of providing electricity for the Haitian Flag day Parade | $100 | [ETS1844897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1844897/) | | May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) | | May 4, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building (1) wing wall to the right. No structural work. | $21,392 | [SF1843503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843503/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [2-4 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-ballou-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove all rotted wood from third level front porch only. Install new wood on third level porch. Install double 4" vinyl siding around exterior of third level porch. | $24,600 | [SF1907121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907121/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [82a-82b Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82a--82b-woodrow-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Ducted Air Source Heat Pump system for Unit B (1st FL) only, ductwork to be reused - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the basement. | $12,000 | [E1867669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867669/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [17 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mascot-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Service UpGrade - Rewire | $10,000 | [E1860095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860095/) | | May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) | | May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) | | May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) | ## 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 | | 118 Woodrow Av | 900 ft S | To rebuild third floor level of home Complete framing rebuild, including roof framing | [BOA1851431](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-19 | | Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 53 Callender St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "proposed construction of a new residential 3 family…" | [BOA1766728](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 | | Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 49 to 51 Callender St | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Proposed change of use to 3 family with vertical and rear addition…" | [BOA1766723](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 | 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 Ames St with permits, nearest house number first: - [49-63 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--63-ames-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [91 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-ames-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025 - [20-40 Ames St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--40-ames-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:50 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, 17:47 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--83-ames-st/