# Building permits at 74 Baker St, Boston, MA

1 Hartlawn Rd: demolition permitted May 1, a new building May 5.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 4, 2024: Rough and finish all electrical work for new two car garage with additional space on floors above. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 700 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Electrical | Rough and finish all electrical work for new two car garage with additional space on floors above | $16,000 | [E1675262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1675262/) |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Plumbing | adding new gas furnace and water heater | $100 | [G1604192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1604192/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,600 | [SF1890302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890302/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [PL1903350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903350/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Glenhaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-glenhaven-rd/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $2,247 | [G1903343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903343/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install replacement bath system - no strucutral work | $23,727 | [SF1899751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899751/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Wire new single family 3 bed room home with a 400 amp overhead service | $30,000 | [E1900725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900725/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [PL1895466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895466/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,753 | [G1895462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895462/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $17,000 | [PL1896797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896797/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | New gas service tie in | $800 | [G1852902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852902/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [68 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator plumbing connections | $1,500 | [PL1886954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886954/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [68 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | New gas oven connection for kitchen remodel | $1,000 | [G1886958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886958/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [68 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 800 ft S | Electrical | Re-wiring new kitchen outlets per code add 2 outlets on dining room area install 12 4" recess lights and install 2 island pendants, upgrade the existing 100amp service to new 200amp service | $13,000 | [E1886052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886052/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,442 | [SF1879303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879303/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [68 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation. Including demo and dispose of existing kitchen finishes walls, ceiling and flooring. Install new hardwood flooring, cabinets, counters and appliances. All related plumbing and electrical work. | $70,620 | [SF1882518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882518/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-belle-av/) | 700 ft SW | New building | Erect new single family dwelling with an unfinished basement for mechanical/storage use, and an attic that is unfinished except for a bedroom/hallway.Includes; two off- street parking spots; and a Solar -Ready Zone. On the vacant lot parcel # 2010596000- 10th Edition;e[Plans] Filed | $405,000 | [ERT1797639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1797639/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Altacrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-altacrest-rd/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, weather strip & sweep for doors, fiberglass for rim joist, insulate basement door, & blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $3,474 | [SF1869950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869950/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [G1871836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [99 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-laurie-av/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Replace a gas fired water heater | $950 | [PL1871842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871842/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installing ductless mini split heat pump system with 1 outdoor unit. | $5,300 | [SF1851667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851667/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [12 Bronx Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bronx-rd/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Deck. Interior renovation & finishing of existing basement Scope: construction of a finished TV/family rm, new bathrm & enclosed mech rm. Work to include framing, insulation drywall, flooring, painting, electrical and lighting installation, plumbing fixtures/connections, Existing structure to remain | $20,000 | [ALT1850287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850287/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 290 ft W | Electrical | Furnish and install (2) recessed LED lights on the new porch. Furnish and install (2) wall sconce light fixtures on the porch. Furnish and install (2) weather-resistant receptacle outlets: (1) receptacle outlet on the porch. (1) receptacle outlet on the side of the house. | $2,000 | [E1856673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856673/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/) | 590 ft NW | Roofing | Full strip and re roof | $6,500 | [SF1847065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847065/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [11 Johnson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-johnson-st/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | Wiring 1 outdoor unit for ductless mini split heat pump system | $1,000 | [E1851636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851636/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | wire new inground swimming pool. | $7,000 | [E1851781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851781/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 630 ft NW | Pool or spa | Installation of a 9' x 16' Fiberglass Swimming Pool | $71,000 | [ALT1824447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824447/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [27 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-belle-av/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of the existing enclosed front porch, front masonry stairs and wrought iron railings. The Contractor shall rebuild the front porch as an open porch, with new masonry front stairs. The Contractor shall modify the front walkway to align with the new stairs | $38,900 | [SF1848876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848876/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [51 Joyce Kilmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-joyce-kilmer-rd/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Install EV charger 50A hardwired option inside garage (Tesla Charger). | $900 | [E1845840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845840/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [127 Laurie Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-laurie-av/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | pool heater install | $3,500 | [G1843863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843863/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install wiring for hot water heater and dryer | $750 | [E1895978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895978/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2356 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2356-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate exterior walls with 4" dense pack cellulose, insulate attic floor with 15" cellulose, insulate knee wall slope with cellulose and 2" ISO board. | $21,703 | [SF1886809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886809/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,536 | [SF1886295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886295/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Run new gas line to the attic furnace. Note there is not gas line on the street at this time. This work is being completed for the future, when a gas meter is installed at their house. | $1,500 | [G1889789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889789/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [23 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-glenellen-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. no structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $1,676 | [SF1888177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888177/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Water Heater Swap, converting from Gas to electric. 50 Gallon | $3,000 | [PL1891819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891819/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [12 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Removing remaining gas line and Capping at Meter. | $150 | [G1891812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891812/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [95 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-cass-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip all asphalt roofing. Furnish and install new architectural asphalt shingle roofing system. | $15,326 | [SF1875181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875181/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Customer is adding second floor to house with new full bathroom. Roughing in toilet, lav and shower with shower valve. Bringing existing stack through roof. | $5,600 | [PL1873942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873942/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | wire new single family home with a 200 amp overhead service | $20,000 | [E1865350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865350/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [12 Cypress St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cypress-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | strip and replace roof | $9,000 | [SF1854943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854943/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [23 Wedgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-wedgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install a temporary electrical service off the home for a home addition. | $1,800 | [ETS1859657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859657/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $20,000 | [PL1858818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $5,000 | [G1858819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858819/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [11 Centre Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-centre-ln/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856606/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2231 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2231-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | a separate company is removing an esisting wood fence and we are installing approx 74ft of 5ft high vinyl picket fence | $4,175 | [SF1847307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847307/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [105 Belle Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-belle-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 2.05 kw 5 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $37,500 | [SF1841837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841837/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [11 Woodbrier Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodbrier-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Service change 100 to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1846276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846276/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [115 Northdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-northdale-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Wiring 2 heat pumps and 1 wall mount heater | $1,650 | [E1566291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1566291/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Tear down existing structure at 157 Baker Street and rebuild a new single family dwelling with a one car attached garage. Please note the new building will face the side street and will be known as 1 Hartlawn St.; Requesting Nominal Fee;Single family with attached garage for one vehicle, unfinished  | $440,000 | [ERT1770431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1770431/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Demolition | Demo existing structure in order to rebuild new single family dwelling in conjunction with ERT 1770431. Please note the former address was 157 Baker St. We changed the new house to face Hartlawn.Dig Safe#2026-1803335 | $14,800 | [SF1843262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843262/) |

## More on this street

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

- [66 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [60 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-baker-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [92 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-baker-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [93 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [97 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-baker-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [104 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-baker-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [35 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-baker-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [34 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-baker-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [120 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-baker-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [22 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-baker-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 09:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-baker-st/