# Building permits at 70 Athol St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $82M new building at 250 Everett St, permitted Jun 2.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Demo 20x10 Shed and install10x10 shed in same location. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Demolition | Demo 20x10 Shed and install10x10 shed in same location | $2,000 | [SF1769450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1769450/) |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion and shower valve | Not listed | [PL1537041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1537041/) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. tile floor, install shower pan, niche in wall with shelf, install new vanity and mirror, towel racks, handicap bars, remove existing window and install new Harvey window, paint bathroom. | $10,000 | [SF1530398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1530398/) |
| May 14, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing plaster ceiling at certain locations. Repair basement ceiling as required. | $4,437 | [SF472757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF472757/) |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Dense pack cellulose in wall cavity to R13 | $2,182 | [SF435985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF435985/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-holton-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Wire A/C and air handler replacement | $1,000 | [E1893956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893956/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [26-28 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-aldie-st/) | 240 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof entire home wiht new asphalt (architectural) shingles and.060 fully adhered rubber roofing on rear flat roof area. Re-lead chimney. | $24,900 | [SF1862020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862020/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [50 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-aldie-st/) | 140 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 50 Aldie st Allston Renovation of existing porch (new windows, siding, trims) Work includes: removal of existing porch screens and frames, installation of new construction windows and siding | $30,000 | [SF1853088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853088/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [42-44 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-aldie-st/) | 85 ft S | Plumbing | rough plumbing finish plumbing for 42-44 aldie st allston | $14,000 | [PL1850146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850146/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [42-44 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-aldie-st/) | 85 ft S | Plumbing | rough plumbing finish plumbing for 42-44 aldie st allston | $14,000 | [PL1850137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850137/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [35 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-adamson-st/) | 460 ft SW | Plumbing | 3 laundries | $2,400 | [PL1907876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907876/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1846665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846665/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-adamson-st/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Instal laundry (washer and dryer) into a closet in each of the three units. | $10,000 | [SF1899935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899935/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2-6 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-adamson-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement gas water heater. | $3,000 | [PL1906495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906495/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2-6 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-adamson-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Unit 1 basement gas furnace and water heater. | $5,000 | [G1906499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906499/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 770 ft SE | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 750 ft SE | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/) | 510 ft E | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1897854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897854/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56-58 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-adamson-st/) | 390 ft S | Roofing | Roofing(strip and reroof) | $12,000 | [SF1888570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888570/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodeling. 3rd Floor: 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 showers stalls, and 1 washing machine connection. | $10,000 | [PL1883747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883747/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61-63 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-adamson-st/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1874992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874992/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third floor add a three-quarter bathroom to the third floor. Remodel the front two-level deck porch. Remodel the side entrance add door to the first floor first side entrance. Remodel the second floor kitchen. Addit | $150,000 | [ALT1798602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798602/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-holton-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and temporary connection of three portable generator light towers for the Saint Anthony's Feast event on August 1, 2026, at 43 Holton Street, Allston, MA. | $5,000 | [ETS1862458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862458/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1863148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863148/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1863149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863149/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Electrical | Provide New 600A, 208/120v 3PH, 4W Temp Service Mast | $15,000 | [ETS1851951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851951/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Electrical | New Multi resid. bldg to include NEW Light fixt., lighting ctrls, FA syst. /wiring, Switchgear, panelboards, unit load ctrs & wiring, LV cabling/empty LV pathways (T/D, security, Access CTRL), mech. wiring/connections, grounding, interior temp pwr/lighting, BDA syst./wiring, feeder & brch circ. wirg | $5,931,620 | [E1851945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851945/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | Complete Plumbing System from Underground to Finish, 6 Floors. | $3,750,000 | [PL1864246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864246/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [64-64a Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--64a-adamson-st/) | 420 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re roof. 50 year lifetime Architectural shingles with Snow country ridge vent. 6' of Premium Ice and water shield. Breather roofing underlayment. | $19,250 | [SF1858669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858669/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | kitchen remodel 3 bathrooms remodel outside lights | $11,000 | [E1858512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858512/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 1,000 ft N | New building | Construction of a new 240-unit multi-family residential building. The building shall be constructed utilizing cast-in-place concrete walls, post-tension concrete podium slabs, and a combination of metal and wood framing. (i.e. 6 story, 256,250gsf, with 17% Affordable housing units to equal 41 apartm | $81,753,200 | [ERT1800416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1800416/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 580 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [173-175 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173--175-everett-st/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | New ADU unit: Bed, bath, laundry living room and kitchen. New electrical meter for ADU. Dedicated circuit for new fire alarm system. | $21,000 | [E1851730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851730/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61-63 Brentwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-brentwood-st/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 61-63 Brentwood St #63 | $12,803 | [SF1848602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848602/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [90 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-braintree-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Grading | Installation of three (3) environmental borings, finished as groundwater monitoring wells. | $4,500 | [SF1904673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904673/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [18-20 Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-hano-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | Replace existing EPDM Rubber membrane with brand new EPDM 60mil Rubber Membrane and aluminum drip edge | $15,400 | [SF1891304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891304/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [93-129 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--129-braintree-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing nonstructural walls and installation of three new walls for a changing room. Work to be done at secondary address 119 Braintree St Unit 109 | $5,010 | [SF1896986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896986/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [69-71 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-antwerp-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | RENOVATION UNIT #69: 1 kitchen with ice maker, 1 3/4-bathroom, 1 electric laundry, 1 ejector pump, 1 mop sink, 1 sump pump and 1 floor drain. | $12,000 | [PL1895310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895310/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3-4 Everett Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--4-everett-sq/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Perform electrical service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Install three new dedicated circuits for window AC units to plug into | $10,000 | [E1870444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870444/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [120 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-braintree-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | New Construction of a 32 unit building with garage parking and common area plumbing | $590,000 | [PL1865785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865785/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [77-79 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-antwerp-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom (79 Antwerp St) | $17,820 | [SF1859488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859488/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [77-79 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-antwerp-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom (79 Antwerp St) | $2,500 | [PL1859493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859493/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22-24 Everett Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-everett-sq/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Relocate 2nd Floor panel | $4,000 | [E1849034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849034/) |

## 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 |  | 280 Lincoln St | 750 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Storage of snow equipment and supplies for emergency snow services" | [BOA1767932](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-25 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 5 to 7 Prescott Pl | 730 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third…" | [BOA1822545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-20 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 5 to 7 Aldie St | 490 ft W | To change use from a two-family to a three-family dwelling | [BOA1825552](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Athol St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [15-17 Athol St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-athol-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [9-11 Athol St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-athol-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:29 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-athol-st/