# Building permits at 7 Amboy St, Boston, MA

13 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 27, 2025: Replace 3 season room with upgraded rear entryway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (23 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 season room with upgraded rear entryway. Remove bulkhead, add stairs to basement. Repair foundation. Dig basement ~8 inches deeper. | $110,000 | [ALT1785578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1785578/) |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 22 windows. No structural work. | $48,183 | [SF1087096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1087096/) |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Electrical | Data wiring. | $500 | [ELV1035428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1035428/) |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install new beam in basement, sister joists to level floor, frame new window openings and slider, replace front door, add ridge beam and make cathedral ceilings on second floor, remove 2 windows in kitchen, reconfigure interior layout all per plan | $50,000 | [A1002445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1002445/) |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Plumbing | Renovation | $16,000 | [PL999475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL999475/) |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Plumbing | New gas service | $5,000 | [G999482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G999482/) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Plumbing | complete renovation on 3 baths and kitchen | $24,000 | [PL936269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL936269/) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Plumbing | intall water heater,boiler and gas range | $5,000 | [G936272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G936272/) |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Electrical | renovating living room, family room, kitchen, bathroom, smokes... | $5,500 | [E894871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E894871/) |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a one family and. Reconfigure interior lay out per plan, add 2 bathrooms and remove one other. Remodel kitchen and other rooms per plan.; | $120,000 | [ALT847833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT847833/) |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace some sills. Replace section of upper foundation | $18,200 | [SF815961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF815961/) |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Alteration or repair | repairing existing deck railings and decking | $3,000 | [SF262264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF262264/) |
| Jun 19, 2013 | Alteration or repair | insulation,+vinyl siding,fascia boards,rake boards,gutters,drainpipe,cap windwos,rmv wd lattice & install new | $17,100 | [SF255797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF255797/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 360 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | add back flo device for boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901967/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | gas pipe new boiler | $5,000 | [G1901968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901968/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 460 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl washer and 3 full bath. | $15,000 | [PL1896070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896070/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 460 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen stove. | $8,000 | [G1896074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896074/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 560 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [10 Rena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-rena-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 4 remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,472 | [SF1907059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907059/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |

## 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 | Dec 16, 2025 | 26 Windom St | 140 ft N | To change use to: Single family and Additional Dwelling Unit | [BOA1769103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-26 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 50 to 54 Western Av | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 10:46 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 16, 07:47 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 25 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-amboy-st/