# Building permits at 7-15 Olive St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9, 2025: Shower Replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 75 Oakland St, 720 ft north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Plumbing | Shower Replacement | $3,000 | [PL1707444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1707444/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing shower and replace with new shower in existing bath area. Repair walls as needed | $22,000 | [SF1699157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1699157/) |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild a front set of stairs as shown on original building plans. | $13,350 | [SF732786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF732786/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 140 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Fire systems | Add new horn strobes, Smoke detecgtors, Mpnitor module for ansul system, Pull Station and test existing duct detector. all tied into an existing Fire panel 2nd floor unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. This is to replace electric permit E1843321 | $12,000 | [EFA1905587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905587/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 2 Replacement of electrical panel for new one, adding new lines for the wet bar: 20Amp wine cooler 20Amp outlets | $1,800 | [E1904280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904280/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 1 Replacement of the panel, adding 11 fire rated recessed lights. Adding new lines for fridge, microwave, dishwasher, stove. | $4,000 | [E1904270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904270/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | 85 Surrey St. 1st Floor Installed one bar sink, kitchen remodel finish work only. Replaced lav sink. 2nd Floor Installed one bar sink | $5,500 | [PL1903100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903100/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-oakland-st/) | 640 ft E | Roofing | We will be stripping all existing roofing materials down to the decking, repairing what needs to be repaired, then installing a new weather tight roofing system | $38,990 | [SF1897548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897548/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [115 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-bennett-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | replace 200 amps with a new 400 amps services replace one panel | $8,000 | [E1896811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896811/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 S Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-s-hobart-st/) | 880 ft NE | Roofing | Replace 8 squares of existing roofing with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Remove up to 2 layers, install new underlayment, ice & water protection, drip edge, ridge vent and 1 box vent. Install 1 square of Cedar Impressions vinyl siding and roof cement around chimney. | $9,710 | [SF1895701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895701/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Basement kitchen renovation | $950 | [PL1881755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881755/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rogers-park-av/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879175/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [71 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-foster-st/) | 690 ft SE | Roofing | strip and reroof | $21,000 | [SF1878997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878997/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 800 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [20 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakland-st/) | 520 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1866997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866997/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Roofing | Remove 62 square of rubber membrane and replace them with new rubber membrane. Add one inch insulation, proper ridge vent and sofit panels installed | $50,000 | [SF1861917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861917/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 600 ft N | Fire systems | Back line voltage 120 Volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864014/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 600 ft N | Fire systems | Front unit wire line voltage 120 volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864009/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Install new electrical panel for the second-floor unit, install three new dedicated circuits, and rewire existing bedroom lighting circuits. Install (5) recessed LED lights on the first floor and (10) recessed LED lights on the second floor. All work to be completed in accordance with the current NE | $6,000 | [E1863693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863693/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 880 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | Basement - remove existing gas water heater, cap line first fl- install new navian gas water heater | $6,500 | [G1860392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860392/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | first fl-new full bath, remodel existing bath, remodel kitchen, tankless water heater basement - eliminate existing water heater | $15,600 | [PL1860383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860383/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [433 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/433-washington-st/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Swapping out meter socket. Work Order No. 27074042 | $1,500 | [E1858689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858689/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 910 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of a new addressable fire alarm system in a two-family residential dwelling. System to include fire alarm control panel, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, monitoring modules | $10,000 | [EFA1856052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856052/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and kitchen renovations | $40,000 | [SF1848901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848901/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Rewire the aparment unit #1 and upgrade the service from 100 to 200a | $15,000 | [E1849572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849572/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Reconfigurer bath and kitchen wiring. Change sub panel | $6,500 | [E1845529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845529/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-oakland-st/) | 610 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 7sq 1 layer | $3,541 | [SF1845586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845586/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing apartment. Work includes kitchen & bathroom renovation, construction of 1 new bathroom within existing footprint, installation of ductless mini-split, interior painting, & associated plumbing & electrical work. Non-structural; no changes to building envelope. | $85,000 | [SF1842989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842989/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [65 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rogers-park-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler | $2,500 | [PL1906484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [65 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rogers-park-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler | $5,000 | [G1906483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906483/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [69 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-bennett-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild rotted stairs/railng to side deck. No alteration of footings/structure beyond stair stringer/railing framing. | $6,500 | [SF1904732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904732/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas forced hot water boiler with a Fan In A Can for intake air. | $2,100 | [G1905338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905338/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler. | $16,000 | [PL1905341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905341/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS | $21,613 | [SF1886717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886717/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS. | $21,613 | [E1888360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888360/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [73-75 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-surrey-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps. 2 family. | $4,000 | [E1881852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881852/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Roof work. Replacing existing roofing materials and installing new shingles, underlayment, flashing, and associated roofing components. | $15,000 | [SF1874228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874228/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [245-249a Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--249a-faneuil-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Oliveira Deli Market - Indirect prep. prep sink | $1,000 | [PL1860343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860343/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [68-70 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--70-bennett-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repair side staircase and soffit on first floor | $5,000 | [SF1846307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846307/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 75 Oakland St | 720 ft N | To add a 6' x 13.7' prefabricated sunroom with helical pier foundations | [BOA1862382](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 95 Bennett St | 0.20 mi NE | To change the occupancy from a 2 unit residential building to a 4 unit residential building by way… | [BOA1871184](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-10 |
| Requested |  | 111 Foster Te | 0.22 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Letter from Architect included asking for nominal Fee in order to present the project…" | [BOA1888905](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-17 |
| Denied | Jul 14, 2026 | 142 Arlington St | 0.21 mi N | To remove doors and widen wall openings into two former bedrooms in existing basement apartment | [BOA1852440](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2026-05-21 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 17:42 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, 17:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--15-olive-st/