# Building permits at 71 Stimson St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1, 2025: Electrical service upgrade from 100 A to 200 A. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 5205 Washington St, 580 ft east, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade from 100 A to 200 A | $5,000 | [E1783823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1783823/) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $5,000 | [SF1683400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1683400/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 210 ft NE | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 210 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/) |

### 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/) | 690 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 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 1,000 ft 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 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 760 ft W | 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/) | 570 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 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 430 ft E | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 930 ft 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 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 920 ft S | 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/) | 520 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/) | 430 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/) | 800 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/) | 430 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/) | 370 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/) | 920 ft S | 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/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 15 Harvey replacement windows | $11,000 | [SF1881989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881989/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 570 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/) | 450 ft S | 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/) | 890 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/) | 920 ft S | 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/) | 980 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/) | 390 ft SE | 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/) | 570 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/) | 640 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), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1904120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904120/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cheriton-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902245/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | finish the basement to be used as tv room | $49,071 | [ALT1839919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839919/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-birchwood-st/) | 0.25 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 2, 2026 | [37 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-rockland-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Strip old roofing shingles to install new shingles on the building | $15,000 | [SF1888657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888657/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $1,701 | [SF1881575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881575/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [PL1881886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881886/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [G1881884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881884/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 0.19 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/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Pulling Utility meter socket away from house so siding can be installed. | $500 | [E1862959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862959/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16-18 Meshaka St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-meshaka-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1844408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844408/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Siding replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect sheathing & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, replace flashing if needed, apply new flashing tape around windows, doors and protrusions. Install new vinyl siding. | $29,979 | [SF1844177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844177/) |

## 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 | 580 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 | 660 ft E | 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 | 730 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:

- [70 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-stimson-st/): newest permit Feb 17, 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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 00:09 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-stimson-st/