# Building permits at 70 Stimson St, Boston, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 17, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 5205 Washington St, 680 ft east, and 1 more address nearby. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 17, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $63,636 | [SF1689229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1689229/) | | Feb 7, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $63,636 | [E1689230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1689230/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 31 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/) | 580 ft S | Plumbing | Work to be done at secondary address 5287 Washington. Replace gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1905743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905743/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5250 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5250-washington-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units | $1,200 | [ELV1900372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900372/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 530 ft E | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo due to water damage and repairs. Install insulation, drywall, and flooring | $32,669 | [SF1887779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887779/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1895636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895636/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 530 ft E | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Kerna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-kerna-rd/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing siding with new vinyl siding, replace one window, replace all exterior trim | $70,000 | [SF1885926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885926/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888029/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | Existing Basement bathroom. Lavatory drain needs to be jack hammered up and made to correct size and tied in to waste line. Run vent up to serve fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1886739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886739/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [16-22 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--22-rockland-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 15 Harvey replacement windows | $11,000 | [SF1881989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881989/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove back staircase and replace it with an extension to the other part of the building to provide an second means of egress. THE ORIGINAL ALT1741323 job description is to build out 2 residential apartments from existing office space on the second floor. [ePlans] | $25,000 | [A1850076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850076/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/) | 380 ft SE | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof on a 6 family town house. | $38,600 | [SF1865399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865399/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [26 Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-rd/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1858950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858950/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 200amp service, replace (12) receptacles, replace (4) baseboard heaters, add GFCI protection to basement and basement bathroom | $4,500 | [E1860430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860430/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | New electrical wiring for a 14 unit new construction building plus common spaces, new electrical service, underground work, tv data and internet. | $185,000 | [E1859330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859330/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [2606 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2606-centre-st/) | 920 ft W | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $18,844 | [SF1846578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846578/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,470 | [SF1847918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847918/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 590 ft SE | Electrical | Unit 202 conversion from commerical space to residential. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sq feet. | $15,000 | [E1851474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851474/) | | May 8, 2026 | [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Deck renovation: replace with new composted floors | $12,000 | [SF1847123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847123/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | New Insulation, wood strap, PVC, trims, Siding, gutters, install 1 window, install 1 door, flashing, fix drip edge, reinstall light fixtures. | $62,442 | [SF1903659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903659/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-birchwood-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,272 | [E1899290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899290/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | * Remove and replace Counter tops * Remove and replace Cabinet fronts * Add Tile to bathroom Wall (Fiberglass base remains) | $1,200 | [SF1882568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882568/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [37 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-rockland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,582 | [SF1889782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889782/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5337-5339 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5337--5339-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Strip old roofing shingles to install new shingles on the building | $15,000 | [SF1888657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888657/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | add 9 new recessed light and 3 ceiling fixture on existing switches | $2,500 | [E1870539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870539/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Bryant Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bryant-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,218 | [SF1859604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859604/) | | May 26, 2026 | [16-18 Meshaka St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-meshaka-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1844408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844408/) | ## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 5205 Washington St | 680 ft E | To create access way, via encroachment, to ground level parking and other structural encroachments… | [BOA1895744](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 | | Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 231 to 239 Grove St | 770 ft NE | To combine two parcels, to create 13,490 sf lot | [BOA1895742](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 | | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 Stimson St | 740 ft SE | To change use and occupancy of the daycare on the ground floor into an additional residential unit to total… | [BOA1848753](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-12 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Stimson St with permits, nearest house number first: - [71 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-stimson-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [74-76 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-stimson-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 - [95 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-stimson-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025 - [115 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-stimson-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026 - [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [135 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-stimson-st/): newest permit Dec 27, 2024 - [153 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-stimson-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025 - [186 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-stimson-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [204 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-stimson-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 22:10 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 12, 19:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 31 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-stimson-st/