# Building permits at 79 Hampstead Rd, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 project at 65-65a Jamaica St, permitted Sep 22. Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 18, 2025: We are rehabbing the plumbing on the first floor bathroom We are fixing leaks on the second floor bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 490 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 18, 2025 | Plumbing | we are rehabbing the plumbing on the first floor bathroom We are fixing leaks on the second floor bathroom | $6,500 | [PL1699436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1699436/) | | Mar 15, 2025 | Electrical | Bathroom remodel. Vanity light outlet and exaust fan. | $3,000 | [E1697717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1697717/) | | Mar 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Complete gut and remodel of first floor bathroom | $20,000 | [SF1697273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1697273/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [65-65a Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--65a-jamaica-st/) | 490 ft N | New building | Demolish the existing structure to erect a new 2.5 story building with two units and two parking. Building will not have an elevator and will not be fully sprinklered.*NOTE: Existing structure on site to be razed under a separately applied for and issued; SF demolition permit | $800,000 | [ERT1871577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1871577/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 360 ft E | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 290 ft E | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 290 ft E | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 950 ft E | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1889169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889169/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 720 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | UNIT 1L - Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Install exhaust fan/light combo and vent to outside. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $20,900 | [SF1882156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882156/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 440 ft N | Electrical | Rewire kitchen for new layout, add lighting in dining room. | $7,000 | [E1883682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883682/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | UNIT 1L - Convert first floor bathtub to shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1882160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882160/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for kitchen and laundry | $4,000 | [PL1880161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880161/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel, demo existing kitchen to studs, save hardwood floor, update plumbing and electrical, move washing machine to pantry, update pantry floor to matching hardwood, install vented stove hood, insulate with Rockwool and closed cell foam, blueboard, plaster, paint, install finish cabinets. | $70,000 | [SF1876018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876018/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 260 ft NE | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [36-38 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-saint-joseph-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $11,762 | [SF1872134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872134/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) | | May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 340 ft NE | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) | | May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) | | May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 400 ft N | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) | | May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) | | May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) | ## 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 | | 15 Hampstead Rd | 730 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 | | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 990 ft SE | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Hampstead Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [69 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [51 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [47 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025 - [44 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [27 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [16 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [9 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hampstead-rd/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 14:19 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 8, 11:17 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-hampstead-rd/