# Building permits at 74 Van Winkle St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $250,000 new building at 9 Fuller St, permitted Jul 7.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Installing a Pergola in back yard. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installing a Pergola in back yard. | $3,100 | [ALT1717104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1717104/) |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Electrical | running 2 circuits from basement to attic 1 for light and 0ther one for outlet. | $400 | [E1522951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1522951/) |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Addition | Amending the permit ALT1383432 to propose a dormer for non-living space in the attic and roof deck over first floor porch. | $50,000 | [A1481384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1481384/) |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Electrical | Wiring 2 enclosed porch at 1st floor and second floor and 8 recessed lights. | $2,500 | [E1487524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1487524/) |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Addition | porch addition; chimney removal | $59,000 | [ALT1383432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1383432/) |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization for Mass Save | $14,500 | [SF1277628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1277628/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

37 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 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 170 ft SE | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 170 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fairfax-st/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of existing single family. | $20,000 | [SF1905652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905652/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 310 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-van-winkle-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Selective non structurual demolition of sheetrock, flooring, cabinets and finishes | $5,000 | [SF1881751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881751/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-westmoreland-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,467 | [SF1890592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890592/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [16 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rowena-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing kitchen and bath of unit 2 | $8,000 | [SF1895827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895827/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872972 Occupancy Committee.Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $20,340 | [SF1871277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871277/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 310 ft SE | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of furnace and Heat Pump | $1,500 | [E1859977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859977/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [295 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-minot-st/) | 490 ft E | Demolition | Remove 1 car garage detached to house burnt in fire; | $1,000 | [SF1791974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791974/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872972/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 550 ft E | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1871281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871281/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-rowena-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement for apt 1 | $5,500 | [G1870370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870370/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of gas furnace, heat pump and coil | $800 | [E1857001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857001/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | New weather head, new service mast, new meter socket, new panel, new ground rods, new water main bonding, | $4,500 | [E1867784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867784/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 410 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [PL1862475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862475/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 410 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [G1862477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862477/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 270 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(869464) | $4,000 | [SF1858133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858133/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-granville-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1901215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901215/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switches for weatherization work. | $2,400 | [E1901511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901511/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [18-20 Rangeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rangeley-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885066 885073 ) (Unit `1st floor, Unit floor 2) | $8,000 | [SF1890362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890362/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new, low voltage fire alarm system to monitor the common areas and sprinkler in this 14 unit residential property. | $28,000 | [EFA1896532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896532/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [23 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-becket-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $2,000 | [E1897762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897762/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [884 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891668/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $12,830 | [SF1889937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889937/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [45 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmoreland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | New gas line being added for a new boiler | $400 | [G1882031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882031/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Exterior doors. Repair roof/replace Asphalt shingles. Install insulation sections of attic and basement. Clean-up, remove and legally dispose of all construction debris. | $9,050 | [SF1868733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868733/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 0.21 mi W | New building | Carry out the complete electrical installation for a new building with 14 units and common areas. | $250,000 | [E1869457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869457/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [16 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-becket-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,640 | [SF1828105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828105/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1911-1913 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1911--1913-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Connect existing gas piping to new furnace. Vent new furnace. | $1,500 | [G1853102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853102/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair and remodel all existing bathroom. Remove all existing tile. Install new titles. Replace all existing bathroom fixtures. Repair roof and exterior vinyl siding. | $30,100 | [SF1833943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833943/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 22:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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