# Building permits at 79 Beacon St, Boston, MA 23 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 31, 2025: Electric water heater replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 31, 2025 | Plumbing | electric water heater replacement | $1,200 | [PL1792288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1792288/) | | Feb 21, 2025 | Roofing | Strip the roof down to the roof deck and install underlayment &; architectural shingles.APPROX 30 SQ | $23,890 | [SF1692176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1692176/) | | Aug 19, 2024 | Plumbing | Replaced 50 gal electric water heater | $3,102 | [PL1635228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1635228/) | | Aug 17, 2023 | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and a kitchen. | $12,000 | [PL1516204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1516204/) | | Aug 17, 2023 | Electrical | Rehabilitation of an existing kitchen and bathroom. Installation of 22 new recessed led lights. Replace all switches and receptacles. Replacement of 10 existing baseboard heaters. | $6,000 | [E1514855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1514855/) | | Apr 11, 2023 | Electrical | Replace main disconnect and adjacent tap box troughs. | $9,800 | [E1460912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1460912/) | | Feb 2, 2023 | Plumbing | replace kitchen sink, disposal and dishwasher | $2,000 | [PL1435754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1435754/) | | Jan 18, 2023 | Electrical | rewire countertop receptacle outlets and branch circuit for appliances in the kitchen | $5,500 | [E1433021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1433021/) | | Jan 13, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Unit 5 remove existing kitchen cabinets and install new cabinets. Replace appliances. Electrical and plumbing fixtures to remain at same location. | $60,000 | [SF1431898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1431898/) | | Nov 14, 2019 | Plumbing | Replacement of Water Heater and Backflow Preventor/Cross Connection Device: (S-2) 79 Beacon Street Hyde Park, MA 02136 | $5,758 | [PL1022338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1022338/) | | Nov 12, 2019 | Plumbing | Replacement of Boiler and Water Heater for: 79 Beacon Street Hyde Park, MA 02136 (S-2) | $7,500 | [G1022329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1022329/) | | Nov 1, 2019 | Plumbing | Replacement of Water Heaters and Cross Connection Devices | $5,890 | [PL1019107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1019107/) | | Nov 1, 2019 | Plumbing | Replacement of Boilers and Water Heaters | $19,134 | [G1019099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1019099/) | | May 23, 2017 | Plumbing | replace food disposer | $500 | [PL710524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL710524/) | | Oct 5, 2012 | Alteration or repair | replacing 3 windows | $4,923 | [SF189763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF189763/) | | Nov 28, 2011 | Electrical | Bathroom renovation | $1,500 | [E106040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E106040/) | | Nov 17, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Unit 5E-Renovate existing main bathroom to include all new fixtures and finishes. Plumbing and electrical. | $53,650 | [SF104417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF104417/) | | Jun 9, 2011 | Electrical | Lighting upgrades and minor electrical upgrades | $6,000 | [E79080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E79080/) | | Jun 1, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Unit E- upgrades to includes hardware swaps, master bedroom closet reconfiguration, electrical upgrades, cabinet built-ins, door installation, misc trim and carpentry | $65,000 | [SF78206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF78206/) | | Oct 5, 2010 | Roofing | Strip slate roof. Install new slate roof and copper gutter. Aprox7sq and 20ft of gutter. | $26,695 | [SF44737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF44737/) | | Apr 8, 2010 | Electrical | Small bathroom renovation, Replace existing shower recessed light and install bathroom floorheating with thermostat | $500 | [E21020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E21020/) | | Apr 5, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace existing shower valve. | $1,500 | [PL20486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL20486/) | | Mar 24, 2010 | Alteration or repair | bathroom tile renovation: remove existing tile from the tub enclosure and floor. remove existing plaster board and sub-floor. install cement board on the three walls above the tub area and on the floor area. tile all walls in the tub surround area and floor. install a recessed medicine cabinet and n | $11,700 | [SF19187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF19187/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 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 14, 2026 | [14 Milton Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-milton-te/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Yes this is an ADU modifications to a single house, we already have the space just need modifications so adding a wall for a bedroom and a living room, small kitchen, a tankless water heater, outlets, fire alarms lighting, HVAC for heating and cooling. minimal demolition, thanks | $64,450 | [ALT1842286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842286/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family. Assembly of 12x24 eow above ground pool w/cantilevered safety ledge &; rail barrier (overall dimensions incl. Airspace beneath cantilever 16x32);no record of occupancyhomeowners: justina and gabriel virga;tel. | $52,985 | [ALT1896521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896521/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1896521-occupancy committeeremove &; replace 21 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $65,540 | [SF1896213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896213/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [50 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-beacon-st/) | 490 ft W | Plumbing | Install Furnace | $1,000 | [G1904164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904164/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [12 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norris-rd/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $500 | [PL1900169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900169/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [12 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norris-rd/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [G1900150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900150/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | 100 to 200a overhead service upgrade and pool wiring and bonding. | $10,000 | [E1899355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899355/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [125 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-highland-st/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $6,683 | [SF1888520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888520/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [16 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-norris-rd/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Disconnect old service, install 200A meter/main, new PVC conduit, grounding, new interior panel and SER feed, reconnect and label all circuits, add surge protection, AF/GF outlet | $6,000 | [E1894772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894772/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [73 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-highland-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install shade roof over exsisting patio on left side of house | $13,000 | [ALT1873472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873472/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-beacon-st/) | 590 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace 37 sq asphalt shingles | $31,413 | [SF1868554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868554/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [80 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-milton-av/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | 100 to 200 amp service upgrade. Overhead service. | $5,000 | [E1875464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875464/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [38 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-beacon-st/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Connect one 75 kVA trailer-mounted generator to supply 2/0 5-wire 120/240 volts to power distribution equipment that will supply power to sponsor stations and inflatables. | $1,500 | [ETS1862668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862668/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [34 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-beacon-st/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | Boiler Replacement | $9,000 | [G1859801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859801/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [27 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pleasant-st/) | 290 ft NW | Plumbing | replace bath room fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1859641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859641/) | | May 21, 2026 | [23 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-norris-rd/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repairs due to damage caused by water. Insulation, drywall, kitchen cabinets, trim and paint | $37,000 | [SF1849886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849886/) | | May 11, 2026 | [933 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/933-metropolitan-av/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $7,582 | [SF1838500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838500/) | | May 9, 2026 | [4 Edith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-edith-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Changing windows and painting | $6,000 | [SF1838569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838569/) | | May 4, 2026 | [99 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-beacon-st/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porches same as existing 1st and 2nd floor levels.; Replace kitchen cabinets both units. See drawings. | $20,750 | [SF1844834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844834/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-warren-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Work being performed through mass save. Air seal and insulate attic floor up to R-49 using open blown cellulsoe. Install Fiberglass and 2" Poly board on open wall in attic space | $4,000 | [SF1877499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877499/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [44 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-warren-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one (1) broken storm door; Remove and replace approx. ten (10) siding shingles and Cleaning of front yard. Trash to be removed by Contractor in pick up truck to an authorized facility. | $2,400 | [SF1877700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877700/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [34 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-spring-hill-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | upgrade service to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1882617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882617/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [PL1877971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877971/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [G1877967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877967/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [39 New Bedford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-new-bedford-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 13.53 KW 33 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $89,400 | [SF1855468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855468/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [39 New Bedford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-new-bedford-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 13.53 KW 33 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $89,400 | [E1855472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855472/) | | May 20, 2026 | [141 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-beacon-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade 100amp to 200 amp service | $5,500 | [E1849396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849396/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Beacon St with permits, nearest house number first: - [80 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-beacon-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [78 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-beacon-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [81 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-beacon-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [84 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [86 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-beacon-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025 - [71 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-beacon-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024 - [89 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [90 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-beacon-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [67-69 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-beacon-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [66 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-beacon-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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