# Building permits at 72 Hamilton St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 9: Remove and replace the new decking floor and railings on the second and first floors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Demolition | Remove and replace the new decking floor and railings on the second and first floors. Replace damaged and rotten decking joists. All materials use pressure-treated lumber. | $14,000 | [SF1809069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1809069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/) | 35 ft NW | Electrical | New service | $6,000 | [E1900734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900734/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 230 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/) | 230 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation stove new furnace tankless | $12,000 | [G1858134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858134/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 540 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/) | 950 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/) | 270 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/) | 480 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/) | 840 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/) | 930 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/) | 440 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/) | 440 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/) | 930 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/) | 440 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/) | 440 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/) | 950 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/) | 950 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/) | 520 ft E | 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/) | 520 ft E | 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/) | 520 ft E | 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/) | 360 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/) | 950 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/) | 950 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/) | 810 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/) | 520 ft E | 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/) | 450 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/) | 860 ft NW | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [53 Coleman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coleman-st/) | 780 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/) | 870 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/) | 510 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/) | 780 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/) | 950 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/) | 270 ft SW | 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/) | 900 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/) | 900 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/) | 900 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), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [134 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-draper-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,841 | [SF1901784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901784/) |
| 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/) | 0.23 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/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [191-195 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191--195-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on flat roof. | $269,715 | [ALT1881023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881023/) |
| 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.23 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/) |

## More on this street

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

- [73 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-hamilton-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 10:15 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-hamilton-st/