# Building permits at 78-80 Dunboy St, Boston, MA

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

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 18, 2025: Replace front deck, leaving roof as per drawing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace front deck, leaving roof as per drawing | $12,500 | [SF1758342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1758342/) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Plumbing | Shower replacement | $3,000 | [PL1688034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1688034/) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing tub and replace with new shower in existing bath area ( second flr). Repair walls as needed | $17,329 | [SF1681592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1681592/) |
| May 7, 2024 | Other | Remove exist, concrete wall and rebuild And rebuild with unilock blocks, and remove some plants behind the wall | $41,100 | [SF1592647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1592647/) |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home's Electrical System. 21 Panels @ 5.46kW. jb-0213722 | $14,000 | [SF501802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF501802/) |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Solar | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 5.46 kW-DC @ S.T.C. Grid-Tied. 21 panels. JB-0213722 | $10,000 | [E501807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E501807/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [142 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-bigelow-st/) | 740 ft 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/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [71 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-brooks-st/) | 460 ft E | 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/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 16 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $17,531 | [SF1902913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902913/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [89 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hobart-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove and replace siding on entire home | $60,370 | [SF1900282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900282/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/) | 870 ft SE | 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 15, 2026 | [64-66 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-donnybrook-rd/) | 860 ft E | 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/) | 860 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895401/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4-12 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--12-perthshire-rd/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Inspect and make the electrical wiring safe in areas affected by fire and water in the main wing. Work being done at 10 Perthshire ave | $40,000 | [E1891514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891514/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Charlesview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-charlesview-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) to stabilize and protect foundation from further vertical settlement-lift attempted at customer request | $32,800 | [ALT1882873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882873/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [9-11 Oliva Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-oliva-rd/) | 860 ft NE | 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 4, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 690 ft N | 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 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 740 ft NE | 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/) | 720 ft SE | Plumbing | renovation, 1st fl kitchen | $1,500 | [PL1879062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879062/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [116 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brooks-st/) | 660 ft SE | 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/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 310 ft E | 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 9, 2026 | [78-80 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-brooks-st/) | 560 ft E | 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/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Adding a second bathroom and laundry to the 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [PL1869342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869342/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [124-126 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-brooks-st/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency feeder repair between meter and panel | $900 | [E1868183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868183/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen bathroom and laundry | $8,000 | [E1863528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863528/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [77 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-hobson-st/) | 830 ft E | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 980 ft SE | 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 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Rear and side addition to the existing 2 family home with interior renovations to create a 5 unit multi-family apartment building. Combine the lot with adjacent lot 220327600 on Bigelow Street for new 14000 sf lot.*two family 4108/1996*ZBA review of revised of BOA hearing plans set requested 3.20.24 | $750,000 | [ALT1548438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1548438/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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 9, 2026 | [32-46 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--46-brooks-st/) | 830 ft NE | 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 5, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Replace bath fixtures in 2 baths on 2nd floor | $7,500 | [PL1858376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858376/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [39-47 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--47-brooks-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Add new 200A 240V three-phase overhead service entrance wiring & equipment | $9,000 | [E1857858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857858/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 940 ft SE | 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 19, 2026 | [66 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hobson-st/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 680 ft E | 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/) | 680 ft E | 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/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | wiring for two mini splits and a wall heater | $3,050 | [E1819285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1819285/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [77 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-bigelow-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845076/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Add new bathroom on second floor | $5,300 | [PL1906929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906929/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895505/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of new 3/4 bathroom in 2nd floor bedroom area | $12,000 | [SF1881761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881761/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [71-73 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-perthshire-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | New Shingle roof | $14,000 | [SF1875706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875706/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 17, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 2, 2026 | [17 Ranelegh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ranelegh-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Take Down of two family wood frame structureDig Safe#2026203414 | $24,500 | [SF1857628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857628/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [17 Ranelegh Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ranelegh-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845079/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 27 to 29 Perthshire Rd | 650 ft SW | To erect a rear addition and change occupancy from 2 to 8 residential units with off street parking… | [BOA1904454](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |

## More on this street

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

- [79-81 Dunboy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-dunboy-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [83-85 Dunboy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-dunboy-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [60-62 Dunboy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--62-dunboy-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [59 Dunboy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-dunboy-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 23:06 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 15, 18:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-dunboy-st/