# Building permits at 79 Kenrick St, Boston, MA

12 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2025: Liner fireplace living room, Regency Pro Series CI2700 unit including components. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Other | Liner fireplace living room, Regency Pro Series CI2700 unit including components | $10,077 | [SF1796738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1796738/) |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Electrical | Wire 4 head mini split system 1 condenser 4 indoor units | $2,600 | [E1069808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1069808/) |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Landscaping work-- Installation of new concrete block walls to reinforce existing slope.(Max wall height 3.95 ft )in height;Walls to be constructed with Fatface Concrete block wall system by Ideal Block. Walls to include geogrid and proper drainage system. Walls to be no more than 4 feet in height.  | $80,220 | [ALT826146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT826146/) |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Combine 79 Kenrick St of size 3797+/-SF and Lot 25 Larch St of size 2204+/-SF into new lot of 6001+/-SF to be known as 79 Kenrick St. Drawings are on file as part of ALT826146, no plans filed with this application | Not listed | [ALT847128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT847128/) |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Plumbing | Doing the finish 1 kitchen 2 bathroom | $4,500 | [PL682236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL682236/) |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Plumbing | install 1 cook top | $1,000 | [G682235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G682235/) |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Electrical | Wire new bed room | $1,500 | [E663962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E663962/) |
| Nov 9, 2016 | Addition | Add 2nd story bedroom and deck. Project will not expand floorplan of house beyond that from Building Permit #1862/05. Previous stage of renovation was covered by permit ALT-600526 Chris Gonzales is Homeowner.; Brett Burns is Contractor | $40,000 | [A635460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A635460/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Electrical | Install 4 coaxial cable and 4 Ethernet cable | $500 | [ELV646013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV646013/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Fire systems | Install 120v hard wired smoke detectors | $500 | [EFA646014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA646014/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Electrical | Total rewiring single family house. | $10,000 | [E646012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E646012/) |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Addition | Extend the basement to enclose an area of approximately 40 sq. ft. directly under the existing 1st floor bathroom so as to insulate that bathroom.; This area of this construction is the SouthWest corner of the house toward Kendrick St. Additionally, includes some internal reconfiguration of rooms. | $80,000 | [ALT600526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT600526/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 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 15, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [E1900797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900797/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor-1 toilet, 2 lavs and 1 shower | $4,000 | [PL1894189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894189/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install one AC mini split condenser and two mini split heads. | $12,943 | [SF1894479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894479/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing 2nd floor bathroom | $86,657 | [SF1881672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881672/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | adding a min split to permi. number te1870505 | $500 | [E1878705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878705/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Plumbing | Combi boiler replacement - re connect gas | $1,200 | [G1880109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880109/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Plumbing | New full bathroom in the basement New combi boiler / water heater | $18,000 | [PL1880108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880108/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Alteration or repair | basement finish, adding a full bath room, 1" closed cell form spray on foundation and R-15 Rock wool for the exterior walls, build partitions with plaster finish, make 2 offices, mechanical rm, storage, install new On-demand water heater. lightings and outlets up to code. finish stairs. | $107,000 | [ALT1861918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861918/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | wiring basement Reno and adding a bath also adding a sub panel for additional circuits | $5,000 | [E1870505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870505/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 110 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | $2,000 | [PL1861667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861667/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 110 ft S | Electrical | Demo existing kitchen wiring replace wiring as necessary, rewire new kitchen to updated plan | $3,500 | [E1860572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860572/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 890 ft N | Roofing | Replacing 10 windows, exterior shingle repair, and painting | $50,000 | [SF1908008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908008/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [19 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-s-crescent-cc/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $10,535 | [SF1869093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869093/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Unit #33 - 3rd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1906456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906456/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Regal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-regal-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | upgrading panel from 100A to 200A | $5,000 | [E1906325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906325/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | Add 2 new full bathroom | $6,500 | [PL1900957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900957/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. Job site address is 140 kenrick street unit 32 | $10,635 | [SF1897818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897818/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Work is located in Unit 23. Splice in section of feeder cable to bypass damaged cable supplying Unit 31 | $2,250 | [E1899574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899574/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1899302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899302/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | Add pne bathroom to first floor and another to second floor. | $2,000 | [E1896744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896744/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [60 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-larch-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Instal new meter | $1,100 | [E1890770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890770/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add one bathroom to first floor and another to second. | $43,800 | [SF1878810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878810/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [55 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bostonia-av/) | 600 ft N | Other | Amendment to ERT 1545143. Added storage in the basement for Unit 1. Added 806 SQF of to Unit 2. The space was added to the attic. New work included adding a bedroom and bathroom with roof dormer. | $50,000 | [A1795336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1795336/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Interior Renovations bathroom and kitchen apartment apartments 31 One toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bath, 1 kitchen sinks, dishwasher, disposal, gas stove | $6,000 | [PL1868291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868291/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas stove apartament #31 | $500 | [G1868293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868293/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 910 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | I want to remove my old 8x10 shed in my backyard and replace it in the same spot with a 6x10 shed. There is no plumbing or electricity. It is only a place to store my patio furniture, gardening tools, etc. | $6,000 | [SF1867411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867411/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | kitchen and bath remodeling | $6,000 | [E1869429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869429/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace two attic windows in existing rough openings. | $4,400 | [SF1863737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863737/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [54 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bostonia-av/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade, new charger, 3 new mini split systems | $9,800 | [E1864916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864916/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovation, Flooring, Painting, Cabinets, Toilet, shower, Vanity, and plumbing, electric services - No structures changed. | $41,750 | [SF1862657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862657/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 15" R-49 cellulose above the 2nd floor flat ceilings. Insulate the enclosed slopes with 8" R-26 cellulose. Install R-13 fiberglass in the knee wall end walls. Install cellulose in the exterior walls. Install R-19 fiberglass int he perimeter accessible basement rim joist area. | $10,367 | [SF1859992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859992/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolish the rear deck, rebuild one same footprint 7x20, use 2x8 pt framing, 6x6 deck support,4x4 deck and rail, 5 1/2 decking boards, pt ballistas, and close under the deck with plywood | $18,420 | [SF1851535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851535/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | #39 Lake Shore #1 2nd Floor Bathroom: toilet, Lav, Shower | $2,500 | [PL1848032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848032/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [PL1844739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844739/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [G1844738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844738/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [16-18 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-langley-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 225A/100a span panel installation | $3,500 | [E1907423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907423/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [175 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-kenrick-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,500 | [SF1900897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900897/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [22 Breck Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-breck-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | repair the weather head (service line) | $2,500 | [E1896209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896209/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [127-129 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-lake-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Other | Erect 20x50 tent on 8/25/26, removal on 8/27/26. | $2,500 | [SF1890986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890986/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate first floor kitchen, change first floor half bathroom to a full bathroom, replace 30 windows and change second floor master bedroom to two small bedrooms (per drawing specs) | $58,100 | [SF1870004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870004/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas valve for stove | $250 | [G1870142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870142/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | 40 amp Hard Wired EV Charger | $1,936 | [E1869887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869887/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1862917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862917/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. The contract is for the unit at 108 Lake Shore.; GC MUST CALL FOR INSPECTIONS | $12,572 | [SF1852794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852794/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [149-165 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149--165-lake-shore-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new stub/shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1853287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853287/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |

## 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 |  | 10 Larch St | 95 ft NW | To convert basement into an external ADU | [BOA1885678](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [80-82 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-kenrick-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025
- [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [84-86 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-kenrick-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [60-62 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--62-kenrick-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [56-58 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-kenrick-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [124-126 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-kenrick-st/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [24-26 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-kenrick-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 07:39 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 12 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-kenrick-st/