# Building permits at 72 Washington St, Boston, MA

17 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 6, 2025: Installing 10 replacement windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (36 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installing 10 replacement windows. No structural changes | $11,243 | [SF1685041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1685041/) |
| May 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing wooden deck boards replace with trex composite decking.size of existing deck = 96 sq ft and attached to residents. Extend deck 120 sq ft with trex decking system. total deck size when extented=216 sq ft extension deck will sit on asphalt driveway. | $16,000 | [ALT1524273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1524273/) |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Fire systems | Rough inspection completed for this job site under a different ISD permit. Homeowner has hired a new contractor to complete installation of fire alarm system and new application requested for permit to complete installation of fire alarm system at 72 Washington Street Charlestown MA | $8,000 | [EFA1132431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1132431/) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Electrical | Wiring for TV points throughout 3 family. | $1,500 | [ELV1135258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1135258/) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Electrical | Finish work only. Finish electrical on new three family. Rough was done by a previous electrician that went out of business. Each unit is 3 bed, 2.5 bath. | $15,000 | [E1135257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1135257/) |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of 25 speakers, 3 HDMI runs for TV, 3 data runs for TV | $6,900 | [ELV1097427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1097427/) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Plumbing | install plumbing system for three condo units | $50,000 | [PL1042042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1042042/) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Plumbing | Install gas piping for future unit heater in garage | $1,500 | [G1038411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1038411/) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Plumbing | install gas pipe system for 3 complete condo renovations | $4,500 | [G1003102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1003102/) |
| Oct 9, 2019 | Electrical | install fire alarm, intrusion, and camera systems | $10,000 | [ELV1010225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1010225/) |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Fire systems | Wire interconnected smokes in house | $1,500 | [EFA1006295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1006295/) |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Electrical | rewire entire 3 family | $40,000 | [E1001967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1001967/) |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Addition | Gut renovation of an existing three-family dwelling and demolition of an existing three bay garage. Construct a three story addition to replace the garage. New addition to have three garage spaces. Extend living space to basement for Unit 1. Construct roof deck. New mechanical, plumbing and electric | $500,000 | [ALT802116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT802116/) |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Alteration or repair | *At Risk Permit - work up to rough inspections interior;ONLY; In conjunction with ALT802116. All costs reflected on ALT application. | Not listed | [SF879164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF879164/) |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Entire Interior drywall;removal remodel (ALT 802116) | $10,000 | [SF856204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF856204/) |
| Oct 29, 2014 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Converting from oil to gas. | $800 | [G421777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G421777/) |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Roofing | strip and re-do roof | $4,450 | [SF35942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF35942/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

41 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 1, 2026 | [99 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-garfield-av/) | 120 ft SE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home, approximately 1400 square feet. | $12,900 | [SF1896496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896496/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [56-58 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-washington-st/) | 230 ft NE | Electrical | install 2 recessed light at the porch and 1 switch | $500 | [E1872885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872885/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [56-58 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-washington-st/) | 230 ft NE | Roofing | Construct roof over existing deck, including new framing, support posts, roof sheathing, and asphalt shingles. Install ceiling insulation and finish interior ceiling. Converting it into a season room. Relocate existing shed on the property and reinstall. | $20,000 | [SF1838108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838108/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 920 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [SF1901809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901809/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 920 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [E1901813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901813/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [67 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-garfield-av/) | 290 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas furnaces | $15,000 | [G1906035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906035/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [45 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-washington-st/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing one, w/c, lav., lau. & one shower on floor one. | $5,000 | [PL1906418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906418/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Span panel and service conductor refeed 200A | $5,000 | [E1905056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905056/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Install it on electric water, heat a forty gallon in the basement | $1,200 | [PL1903840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903840/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [176-178 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176--178-dana-av/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding new gas meter to supply furnace and water heater. | $2,000 | [G1895520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895520/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from one-family to a two-family. No work to be done. | $80,000 | [ALT1690566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1690566/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-garfield-av/) | 780 ft NW | Solar | Roof top installation of 29 solar panels and 29 Micro inverters with ESS storage on the exterior outside wall | $11,608 | [E1896597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896597/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [210 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210-dana-av/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 20 windows | $37,000 | [SF1884488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884488/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [12 Newacre Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-newacre-rd/) | 420 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,700 | [SF1879842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879842/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [12 Newacre Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-newacre-rd/) | 420 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,700 | [E1879845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879845/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [179 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-dana-av/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Wire 1 electric water heater | $500 | [E1881347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881347/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [179 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-dana-av/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $2,500 | [PL1879014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879014/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [72 Chittick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-chittick-rd/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $4,199 | [SF1866999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866999/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 720 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | remove and replace 67ft of wood with 6ft privacy fence. | $4,785 | [SF1862784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862784/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-loring-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodeling, fix and finish existing covered porch or deck | $32,000 | [SF1863748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863748/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [195 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-dana-av/) | 480 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,000 | [SF1856810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856810/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [195 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-dana-av/) | 480 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $45,000 | [E1856812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856812/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [168 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-dana-av/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical service 3 gang 200A addition of public panel and 1st floor panel relocation | $5,000 | [E1859145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859145/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 920 ft NW | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 14 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,600 | [SF1859501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859501/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 920 ft NW | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $22,000 | [SF1854947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854947/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 920 ft NW | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1854954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854954/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [221 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-dana-av/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation of (5) Double-Hung, Like-for-Like, Window Inserts. No structural changes per building code. | $15,763 | [SF1843545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843545/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-washington-st/) | 760 ft NE | Roofing | Strip Existing Asphalt Roof And Dispose Of. Install High Temp Ice And Water barrier to Complete Roof. Install 24 gauge 16'' wide standing seam to all roof facets. | $27,000 | [SF1836010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836010/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [137 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-washington-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 16 sq siding | $9,600 | [SF1850498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850498/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 720 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [SF1841536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841536/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 720 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [E1841538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841538/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [41 Chittick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chittick-rd/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of existing 100 amp panel | $650 | [E1847148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847148/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [225 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-dana-av/) | 700 ft E | Roofing | Strip existing roofing material Identify, Notify and repair any identified damage Install Ice and water shield and synthetic membrane Install new roofing shingles Demo and install new pvc for rakes and soffits | $13,106 | [SF1844358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844358/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Sub panel install and gas furnace install | $4,000 | [E1896263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896263/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | furnace | $4,500 | [G1895186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895186/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Address also known as 50 Neponset ave. 200 amp overhead sevice upgrade | $5,300 | [E1884013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884013/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [123 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-dana-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $16,200 | [SF1874056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874056/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [28b Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28b-garfield-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869246)(Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1861131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861131/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Uprage service to 400 amps Add public panel Add circuits for 3 heat pumps | $8,000 | [E1852253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852253/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [59 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-faraday-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | upgrade service from 200amps to 4amps and add 3 heat pumps | $16,000 | [E1850499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850499/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Energy retrofit scope: Replacement of two windows. Door weatherstripping. Installation of new HVAC system, electric water heater, and electrical service upgrade. Replacement of kitchen and bath ventilation fans. All work is part of the City of Boston Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program. | $123,800 | [SF1840339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840339/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Apr 16, 2026 | 168 Dana Av | 700 ft NE | To change occupancy from one-family to a two-family | [BOA1710494](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-04-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [67 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [80 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [63 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-washington-st/): newest permit May 1, 2025
- [82 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-washington-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [60 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-washington-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [84 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [85 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [59-63 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59--63-washington-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [56-58 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [91-95 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91--95-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 08:31 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 17 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-washington-st/