# Building permits at 77 Hobson St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $867,075 project at 27 Bothwell Rd, permitted Jul 17.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 25: Repair existing deck, replace any rotten wood. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (60 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 660 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing deck, replace any rotten wood, replace composite floor, install Azek railings. The address for the deck is technically 86 Hobart st, but it did not show up on the portal during the application. 77 Hobson st is the same building, both addresses are for the same house. | $8,500 | [SF1863051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863051/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [89 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hobart-st/) | 140 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove and replace siding on entire home | $60,370 | [SF1900282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900282/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [64-66 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-donnybrook-rd/) | 250 ft S | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors and CO detectors on 2nd & 3rd floors, also 2 wireless units | $1,200 | [EFA1900379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900379/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [64-66 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-donnybrook-rd/) | 250 ft S | Electrical | Remodel master bedroom on 3rd floor, dormer with home office and closet, add sub panel, add outlets, lights and switches on 3rd floor | $8,400 | [E1900378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900378/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 190 ft SW | Electrical | Wire and install (2) recess lights with (1) switch, (1) bathroom fan with (1) switch, (1) vanity light with (1) switch, (1) GFCI receptacle on dedicated circuit. | $1,200 | [E1858828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858828/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 190 ft SW | Electrical | Wire and install (3) recess lights fire rated with (1) switch, (1) bathroom exhaust fan with (1) switch, (1) vanity light with (1) switch and (1) GFCI receptacle on dedicated circuit. | $1,200 | [E1858823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858823/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 190 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace bath fixtures in 2 baths on 2nd floor | $7,500 | [PL1858376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858376/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 190 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remodel existing bathroom on 1st floor | $22,600 | [SF1850713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850713/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 190 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing bathroom on 2nd floor | $28,250 | [SF1850694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850694/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [62 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-hobson-st/) | 230 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853247) ( Unit 1 ) | $5,000 | [SF1847795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847795/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [62 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-hobson-st/) | 230 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 1273893581) ( Unit 2) | $14,000 | [SF1847760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847760/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [59 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hobson-st/) | 130 ft S | Electrical | wiring for two mini splits and a wall heater | $3,050 | [E1819285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1819285/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [71 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-brooks-st/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Minor interior repairs and cosmetic improvements, including painting of walls, ceilings, trim, and doors; painting/refinishing of existing flooring; minor patching, caulking, and repairs to drywall, trim, and baseboards. No structural, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work. | $15,000 | [SF1904310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904310/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-newton-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 16 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $17,531 | [SF1902913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902913/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -884384, 884382) (Unit-1, Unit-2) | $9,000 | [SF1892899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1892899/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 850 ft S | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS | $21,613 | [SF1886717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886717/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 850 ft S | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS. | $21,613 | [E1888360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888360/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895505/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | 17 Donnybrook Rd. 1st Floor gas stove replacement | $1,200 | [G1895295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895295/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2 Newcastle Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-newcastle-rd/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save INsulation | $6,159 | [SF1881483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881483/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | Location : 15 Donnybrook Rd. 3rd Floor bathroom Repiped drains and vents for 3/4 bathroom to bring bathroom up to code | $4,500 | [PL1888375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888375/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [9-11 Oliva Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-oliva-rd/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | In this project I will add a new meter for public area. All service will be replace. | $18,000 | [E1878225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878225/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [40-42 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-hobart-st/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $4,041 | [SF1880154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880154/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Remodel kitchens | $4,000 | [E1882006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882006/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-newton-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing stair treads, risers, rails, decking on a small front porch. No structural work. | $3,000 | [SF1881710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881710/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [49-51 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-falkland-st/) | 820 ft E | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire garage. White PVC Fascia board replacement on left and right sides as well as front 2 rake boards of garage. Gutter and downspouts replacement of 20 foot section on rear of house (attached to shingled roof section). Slate Roof maintenance. | $10,647 | [SF1878513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878513/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1879065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879065/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [39-47 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--47-brooks-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for new 2 head mini split condenser | $2,500 | [E1879278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879278/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | renovation, 1st fl kitchen | $1,500 | [PL1879062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879062/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling, Kitchen remodel, and washing machine hookup for #17 Donnybrook rd. 1st Floor | $5,500 | [PL1878839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878839/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 850 ft S | Roofing | Roof work. Replacing existing roofing materials and installing new shingles, underlayment, flashing, and associated roofing components. | $15,000 | [SF1874228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874228/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [116 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brooks-st/) | 640 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace 18 squares of asphalt shingles with new CertainTeed Landmark shingles, underlayment, ice & water shield, drip edge, flashing, and ridge vent. Replace 4 squares of EPDM roof, 45 LF of PVC fascia, and repair damaged roof sheathing as needed. | $23,123 | [SF1874439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874439/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel the kitchen as in the draw plan | Not listed | [SF1872761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872761/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [203 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-bigelow-st/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $8,022 | [SF1872485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872485/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 660 ft S | New building | New construction of a wood framed 2-1/2 story over basement, 2-family structure;e[Plans] Filed.(SF1857628-Removal of existing structure on lot) | $867,075 | [ERT1745326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1745326/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation of the bathroom at 1st floor: wiring of new 20 amp line, new 15 amp line, Panasonic fan/light, Over vanity light. | $1,800 | [E1873431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873431/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Overhead electrical service upgrade from 100 to 400 Amp, adding public meter | $14,000 | [E1873405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873405/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [78-80 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-brooks-st/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | Deck Renovation: Install new railings; install new flooring; replace wooden posts where needed; replace rotten wood; dispose all trash. | $14,500 | [SF1868650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868650/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Adding a second bathroom and laundry to the 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [PL1869342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869342/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | basement renovation done in 2005. Included, bathroom, bedroom and office | $1,500 | [E1869980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869980/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [15-17 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-donnybrook-rd/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling, remove existing tile, tub, toilet and vanity and replace. everething stay on same place as it is | $20,000 | [SF1869305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869305/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [124-126 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-brooks-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Emergency feeder repair between meter and panel | $900 | [E1868183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868183/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [17 Ranelegh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ranelegh-rd/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Wire lights and outlets on decks, stairs of ADU, Wire Kitchen in ADU, Wire full bath | $7,500 | [E1863752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863752/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Rewire kitchen bathroom and laundry | $8,000 | [E1863528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863528/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen cabinets and countertops, add new bathroom and laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1859619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859619/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [245-249a Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--249a-faneuil-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Oliveira Deli Market - Indirect prep. prep sink | $1,000 | [PL1860343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860343/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Legalize the extended living space created when this building was turned into a condo in 2005. No work is to be done, there is no change in occupancy.This is to correct ISD violation V867895. Licensed Contractor Michael Hurley (HIC# will be provided) will help with paperwork | Not listed | [ALT1800745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800745/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [32-46 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--46-brooks-st/) | 420 ft NW | Sign | Tube frame sign mounted flush against brick wall using mortar anchors and bolts. Sign will be non illuminated with flat printed text on the face. | $1,374 | [ALT1821470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1821470/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 660 ft S | Demolition | Take Down of two family wood frame structureDig Safe#2026203414 | $24,500 | [SF1857628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857628/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [39-47 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--47-brooks-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Add new 200A 240V three-phase overhead service entrance wiring & equipment | $9,000 | [E1857858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857858/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [17 Ranelegh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ranelegh-rd/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Create a ADU in a single family house adding egress, renovation of a kitchen and bathroom | $85,000 | [ALT1828456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828456/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,834 | [SF1846956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846956/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845079/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [142 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-bigelow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replacing kitchen cabinets, new counter tops, update some trim, paint out the apartment, update the bathroom tub surround and bathroom vanity | $75,000 | [SF1873286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873286/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [115 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | replace 200 amps with a new 400 amps services replace one panel | $8,000 | [E1896811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896811/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [98 Cresthill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-cresthill-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | change floor plan | $70,000 | [ALT1863633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863633/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [232 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-parsons-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Install new rubber roof | $24,900 | [SF1867110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867110/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [192 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-faneuil-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 6 double-hung windows | $4,850 | [SF1863304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863304/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denied | Jul 14, 2026 | 142 Arlington St | 0.23 mi SE | To remove doors and widen wall openings into two former bedrooms in existing basement apartment | [BOA1852440](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2026-05-21 |

## More on this street

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

- [74-76 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-hobson-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [62 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-hobson-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [59 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hobson-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [51 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-hobson-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2026
- [21 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hobson-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [15 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-hobson-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [10 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hobson-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 20:22 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, 17:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-hobson-st/