# Building permits at 70 Hamilton St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: New service. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (60 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Electrical | New service | $6,000 | [E1900734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900734/) |
| May 26, 2022 | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install 35 squares of architect type roofing shingles. | $22,800 | [SF1339171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1339171/) |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Electrical | Wire and install ebu unit with battery back up | $650 | [E262382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E262382/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 510 ft SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $16,399 | [SF1906240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906240/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Install a new bathroom exhaust fan with a 6-inch vent kit for 12 Richfield St Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, USA | $1,250 | [E1907274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907274/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 450 ft SW | Electrical | Relocate meter socket from basement to outside adding a common meter in common panel | $7,900 | [E1907601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907601/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Fire systems | Install and wire monitor module on the existing SLC loop of the Unimode 960UD Fire Alarm Control Panel at One Family Diner Inc 260 Bowdoin Dt Dorchester MA (100861737-02) | $6,426 | [EFA1903258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903258/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [76 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-barry-st/) | 300 ft S | Electrical | remove plugs and light fixtures in basement | $200 | [E1904331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904331/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1904215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904215/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [130 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-hamilton-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate Front and Rear Deck with Shed Roof | $64,140 | [SF1900529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900529/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 940 ft S | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 450 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. No ESS no structural. | $14,048 | [SF1890442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890442/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 450 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. | $60,420 | [E1890446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890446/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [31 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-barry-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | We are adding a 4th m which is the public meter with a bypass | $4,600 | [E1886417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886417/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 450 ft SW | Electrical | Replace 200a meter and service disconnect | $2,200 | [E1890460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890460/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring and installing an outlets and sign For new take out food | $3,200 | [E1878005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878005/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | provide power for hood motors and CO sensor | $2,800 | [E1886019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886019/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Furnishing wires in first and second floor apartment for kitchen and bathroom third floor two bedroom apartment furnishing complete wiring furnishing new service to include third floor meter and house meter and adding lights in common area and hallways | $34,000 | [E1884156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884156/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Run drainage/ venting and hot, cold, water lines for 3 full baths, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries. | $10,000 | [PL1882097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882097/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect 2 stoves. | $1,000 | [G1882098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882098/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36r Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-richfield-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | Provide power for new 35 amp condenser and 15 amp condenser as well as install 2 new baseboard heaters | $3,250 | [E1878948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878948/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas appliance permit | $12,000 | [G1874873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874873/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing addittion | $24,000 | [PL1874869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874869/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new continuous variable speed fan with smart switch | $1,250 | [E1874349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874349/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [49 Coleman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-coleman-st/) | 830 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 9 panels 3.69 kwdc no ESS | $23,100 | [E1871078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871078/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Existing 3 family Renovations listed below: - Demo and install (3) bathrooms. - Demo and install (3) kitchens. - Frame 3rd floor non structural interior wall for closets and bathroom. - Paint Entire 3 family interior. | $124,825 | [SF1867251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867251/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [71 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-clarkson-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding the whole entire house, replace all window trims | $79,950 | [SF1862203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862203/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation | $12,000 | [PL1858132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858132/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation stove new furnace tankless | $12,000 | [G1858134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858134/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [53 Coleman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coleman-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,232 | [SF1850772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850772/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 840 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/) | 490 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,597 | [SF1843013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843013/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [260-268a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--268a-bowdoin-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install kitchen hood sheet, tile floor, counter top,We are going to remove a non bearing wall to créate a more open and;functional area;to serve customer. electrical work; as well; | $104,000 | [ALT1837999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837999/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [79-81 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-barry-st/) | 280 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" Insulation Board to Exterior of Home. Install Double 4" Vinyl Siding. Cover all Trim Fascia and Soffit. | $58,850 | [SF1846819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846819/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 940 ft SW | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | REPLACE, 10sq siding, labor | $8,500 | [SF1907092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907092/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing first-floor and second-floor front decks and construction of new decks using pressure-treated lumber. New decks will match existing dimensions and layout. | $15,500 | [SF1900344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900344/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [19 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical panel upgrade, installation of two 30 amps circuits for mini split system | $2,000 | [E1903637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903637/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 1.5 heat pump | $3,000 | [E1895053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895053/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [9 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof. This roof will be replaced based on insurance claim price. If price changes, we will inform you. | $22,915 | [SF1852293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852293/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883630/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [31 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-blakeville-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $11,797 | [SF1881343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881343/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Eunice St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-eunice-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880077/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [150 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-draper-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing 3 back decks in same exact footprint | $62,031 | [SF1863405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863405/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [480 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | repair and replace house sidings | $5,000 | [SF1871715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871715/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [223-227a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223--227a-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Replace one panel | $2,000 | [E1865493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865493/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [223-227a Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223--227a-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Remove one neutro wire was hook up to 3 phase. | $1,000 | [E1865491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865491/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 10 panels 4.1 KW DC No ESS, Structural upgrades Required | $26,190 | [SF1731656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731656/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [207 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" insul board to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding to home. Cover fascia trim and soffit. Install new gutters and downspouts. | $38,600 | [SF1853318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853318/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and walls with blown in cellulose | $9,790 | [SF1847087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847087/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |

## 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 |  | 68 Clarkson St | 580 ft E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871527](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-11 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 0.20 mi SW | To construct a three-story, six-unit residential building with five parking spaces… | [BOA1698223](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-11 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 700 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 700 ft N | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 68 Clarkson St | 580 ft E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [72 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-hamilton-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [73 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [77 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-hamilton-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025
- [80 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-hamilton-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [81 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-hamilton-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2026
- [85 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-hamilton-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025
- [90 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-hamilton-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024
- [49 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [100 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-hamilton-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:57 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 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/