# Building permits at 78 Torrey St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 14: Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 87 more permits (81 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers 183 Norfolk St, 0.24 mi west, and 2 more addresses nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900636/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [57-59 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-wentworth-st/) | 150 ft SW | Electrical | Main Panel Replacement needed at site - Existing meter main has a 125A feeder. Existing electric panel is 200/200A. A Post install change to a 125/125A electric panel will be performed due to this | $2,200 | [E1906415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906415/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [57-59 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-wentworth-st/) | 150 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. Installation of (1) Tesla Powerwall 3, 13.5kWh Lithium-Ion ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $92,517 | [SF1896009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896009/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [76 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-torrey-st/) | 70 ft E | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900619/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [57-59 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-wentworth-st/) | 150 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 kw 26 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $92,400 | [E1896017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896017/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [39 Chipman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-chipman-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $13,598 | [SF1857122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857122/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [40 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-wentworth-st/) | 130 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes all windows being replaced on 1st floor | $10,479 | [SF1847469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847469/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [18 Wentworth Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wentworth-te/) | 210 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacment window - no structural work | $1,038 | [SF1842700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842700/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 53 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [36 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-oakwood-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3.89 SQ vinyl lap siding. No alterations to the structure. | $13,161 | [SF1905611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905611/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [22 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-torrey-st/) | 720 ft E | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $6,500 | [EFA1861143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861143/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 310 ft N | Alteration or repair | remodel the first- and second-floor kitchen and bathroom areas due to water damage | $100,000 | [SF1907268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907268/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 550 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery storage installed on exterior of home | $52,950 | [SF1904410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904410/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 550 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery storage installed on exterior of home | $52,950 | [E1904412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904412/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [50 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-norfolk-st/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2 kitchens and 2 Baths | $78,100 | [SF1906847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906847/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | installed 6 low voltage jacks in units | $800 | [ELV1906515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906515/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Fire systems | Insatlled 10 hardwire 120 volt smoke detectors in dwelling | $1,200 | [EFA1906513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906513/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Total rewire and Installed 200 amp service | Not listed | [E1906512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906512/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $28,000 | [E1904855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904855/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-armandine-st/) | 930 ft SE | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipe for plumbing fixtures | Not listed | [PL1902772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902772/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace. | $800 | [E1902780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902780/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [43 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-armandine-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire the first floor | $7,000 | [E1901632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901632/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Oil to Gas Conversion for York Furnace in the Basement. | $8,000 | [G1901248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901248/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add ADU to 3rd floor to create occupancy 2 family plus ADU | $180,000 | [ALT1861090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861090/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-norfolk-st/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | gas retest | $300 | [G1897649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897649/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [35 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-oakwood-st/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair existing deck. Non-structural repairs only. No change to size, layout, or use. | $13,500 | [SF1889145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889145/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [16 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-oakwood-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair front deck. | $7,000 | [SF1889761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889761/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [146-148a Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--148a-norfolk-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Re-testimg gas pipes. | $500 | [G1889710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889710/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [43 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-armandine-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, ceiling repairs, non-structural framing, drywall, painting, cabinetry, tile, and associated finish work. No structural changes. | $49,970 | [SF1886081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886081/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 310 ft N | Electrical | Rewire electrical circuits serving Units 1–3 and perform necessary work to make the existing electrical wiring safe and code compliant | $38,000 | [E1879850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879850/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [83-85 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-armandine-st/) | 900 ft S | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 12.32 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 28 panels. | $108,071 | [SF1862065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862065/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83-85 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-armandine-st/) | 900 ft S | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 12.32 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 28 panels. | $108,071 | [E1862067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862067/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [9 Peacevale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-peacevale-rd/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe feeds for existing condenser & fan for exiting cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser on roof for cooler & reconnect existing feed for new fan in existing cooler. Add (1) new convenience outlet near roof condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881041/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 310 ft N | Roofing | Repair and replace fire-damaged roof, replace damaged structural components as required, and paint fire-damaged areas as part of the restoration on the 3rd floor | $40,000 | [SF1877208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877208/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Rewire second floor Bath/kitchen remodel Bath addition 200a service upgrade | $18,000 | [E1875095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875095/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 9 replacement windows- no structural changes. | $11,640 | [SF1871032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871032/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [36 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-oakwood-st/) | 550 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,100 | [SF1861644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861644/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [36 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-oakwood-st/) | 550 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,100 | [E1861645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861645/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [8-10 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-withington-st/) | 970 ft NE | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $16,798 | [SF1869815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869815/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [8-10 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-withington-st/) | 970 ft NE | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $16,798 | [E1869821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869821/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [9 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elmhurst-st/) | 770 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof with Rubber EPDM and add gutters to garage | $31,340 | [SF1851087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851087/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 740 ft N | Plumbing | Remodel 1 full bathroom, kitchen and add 1 new full bath | $10,000 | [PL1871362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871362/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | Installing three tub's, water close. st lavatory's, kitchen sink's. | $1,200 | [PL1870755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870755/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | Installing three boilers, water heater,s, & stove's. | $15,000 | [G1870766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870766/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [47 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-armandine-st/) | 900 ft SE | Roofing | Strip the roof down to the roof deck and install underlayment with architectural shingles | $15,800 | [SF1865675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865675/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 740 ft N | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $11,360 | [SF1862630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862630/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [38 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-torrey-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of 1 bathroom fan. | $1,250 | [E1863815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863815/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs including replacement of kitchen cabinets and finishes in 1 existing bathroom and 1 existing kitchen. Creation of 10x7 bathroom on second floor. | $146,387 | [SF1861023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861023/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [27 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-edson-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace concrete in the work area as per stamped plans &; Install Foundation Push Pier(s); | $19,925 | [ALT1826734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826734/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [36 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-oakwood-st/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | Service Conductor Refeed - Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - button meter at site | $2,200 | [E1861601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861601/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [15 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elmhurst-st/) | 870 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof 10 Sqs | $10,920 | [SF1851077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851077/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [51 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-withington-st/) | 630 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen and Bathroom Sink installation | $4,000 | [PL1838688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1838688/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [51 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-withington-st/) | 630 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Stove Installation | $1,000 | [G1838686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1838686/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [709 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-washington-st/) | 930 ft E | Roofing | Replace existing Asphalt Roofing shingles, with GAF Asphalt shingles | $25,822 | [SF1856735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856735/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [699 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699-washington-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rehab 3 family house. Install new kitchens and baths. Install new electrical and plumbing. Repair roof and rain gutters where required. Remove all existing sheetrock and install new. Insulate all walls and ceilings. Repair front and rear porches as needed. Install new flooring. tile bathrooms | $280,000 | [SF1853444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853444/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [25 Dunbar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-dunbar-av/) | 570 ft E | Plumbing | Boston Public Schools Lee Academy Pilot School Upgrades, 25 Dunbar Avenue - Renovation to 2 condensate receivers located in the basement of school. Occupancy Type: School/educational | $22,500 | [PL1850725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850725/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [23-25 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-withington-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of a gas steam boiler | $5,500 | [PL1848710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848710/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [23-25 Withington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-withington-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas steam boiler replacement | $6,500 | [G1848730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848730/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-edson-st/) | 880 ft W | Roofing | re-roofing | $6,500 | [SF1848568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848568/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [25 Dunbar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-dunbar-av/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | BPS Lee School Upgrades at 25 Dunbar Ave Dorchester location. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring CH 243054 | $60,000 | [ELV1803284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1803284/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-edson-st/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | to Change a service under ground to overhead from 100 amps to 200 amps and add house meter and panel | $4,000 | [E1845752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845752/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [38 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-torrey-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $21,451 | [SF1844962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844962/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [58 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-armandine-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of 3 family home in existence for many years.; | Not listed | [ALT1887626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1887626/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [37 Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-rockwell-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904494/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [112 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-armandine-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | installing coaxal cable to each bedroom and living room in each unit of a 3 family. they go back to a media cabinet in each unit and run back to the utility room. | $1,000 | [ELV1760117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1760117/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replacement,Relocation and upgrade of the existing electrical service from inside to outside | $3,000 | [E1901161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901161/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [33 Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rockwell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovation of first floor unit including new kitchen, bath, and flooring, with upgrades to electrical, plumbing, and hvac systems. | $95,000 | [SF1900755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900755/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | City of Boston Healthy & Green Retrofit Pilot Program: Replacement of eight windows and a basement access door. Two family new electrical service and a subpanel. Three Air-to-Air heat pumps - ductless systems. | $101,220 | [SF1890667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890667/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-armandine-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | Pending;ALT1887626 Occupancy CommitteeInstallation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $44,100 | [SF1872931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872931/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [27 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-thetford-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | We will be replacing the roof on the rear bulkhead includes flashing. The wall and windowsill will be putting new plywood on the roof, installing Flint plastic two ply with new drip edge white for rubber roof. We will be replacing all the soffit with new plywood replace the facia in the gutter with  | $3,600 | [SF1880853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880853/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-rockwell-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 18 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $25,863 | [SF1877835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877835/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [661-663 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/661--663-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Grading | Advance three soil borings to 25 feet using a Geoprobe drill rig and install 2-inch PVC monitoring wells at 661-663 Washington and 6 Euclid Streets, Dorchester, MA. | $9,810 | [SF1877813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877813/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [11 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-whitfield-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-860356) | $4,000 | [SF1852485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852485/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [651-659 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/651--659-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Relocated 2 receptacles from a shared wall to 2 new locations within an open event space | $600 | [E1881004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881004/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-armandine-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1878678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1878678/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [58 Armandine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-armandine-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $44,100 | [E1872932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872932/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [15-31 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--31-norfolk-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Piping in 2 boilers, an indirect water heater and a mixing valve | $10,000 | [PL1873167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873167/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [15-31 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--31-norfolk-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Piping in 2 gas-fired boilers. | $5,000 | [G1873163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873163/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Pull (1) new sub feeder wire for panelboard supplying power for (14) Naviance Water Heaters. Wire in the new water heaters. | $20,000 | [E1870097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870097/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [27 Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-rockwell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,186 | [PL1870497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870497/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [27 Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-rockwell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,186 | [G1870496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870496/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas piping to 14 direct water heaters from existing gas piping | $40,000 | [G1867519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867519/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [660-662 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660--662-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 14 direct water heaters | $60,000 | [PL1867602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867602/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [651-659 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/651--659-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | This is to remove a non-structural wall and also frame and drywall a shorter wall | $6,800 | [SF1865405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865405/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [E1836252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836252/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [SF1836249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836249/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-thetford-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves outlets Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $14,000 | [E1862543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862543/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [160-166 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--166-norfolk-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | change the prep sink into a indirect with proper air gap {per request of the health department} | $3,200 | [PL1853520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853520/) |

## 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 | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 0.24 mi W | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881930](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 0.24 mi W | To combine lots, new lot to consist of approximately 19,000 square feet of land | [BOA1881928](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 185 Norfolk St | 0.25 mi W | To erect a one-family dwelling on the vacant lot | [BOA1881941](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested |  | 664 to 668 Washington St | 0.24 mi NE | To change occupancy from 3 Stores to 4 Barber Shop/Beauty Salon | [BOA1796423](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-06 |

## More on this street

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

- [76 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-torrey-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [62 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-torrey-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [38 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-torrey-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [22 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-torrey-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [14 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-torrey-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026
- [12 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-torrey-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 07:07 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 87 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-torrey-st/