# Building permits at 79 Surrey St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.8M project at 20 Chestnut Hill Av, permitted Sep 14.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 24, 2025: Plumbing repair for 2' of drain pipe. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 84 more permits (83 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 75 Oakland St, 760 ft west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Plumbing repair for 2' of drain pipe. | Not listed | [PL1748397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1748397/) |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Roofing | New roof upper roof flat roof & 2 front dormer flat roofs, remove existing down to fiber board, install 3/8 fanfold durolast insulation board install.050mil durolast pvc membrane rhino bonded to insulation board. Also shingled roof on specified section see contract I ran out of characters to type | $35,000 | [SF1511599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1511599/) |
| May 2, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Remove older vinyl siding and replace with it new vinyl siding with 1/2" inch insulation | $35,000 | [SF943947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF943947/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 75 ft W | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 2 Replacement of electrical panel for new one, adding new lines for the wet bar: 20Amp wine cooler 20Amp outlets | $1,800 | [E1904280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904280/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 75 ft W | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 1 Replacement of the panel, adding 11 fire rated recessed lights. Adding new lines for fridge, microwave, dishwasher, stove. | $4,000 | [E1904270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904270/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 75 ft W | Plumbing | 85 Surrey St. 1st Floor Installed one bar sink, kitchen remodel finish work only. Replaced lav sink. 2nd Floor Installed one bar sink | $5,500 | [PL1903100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903100/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [73-75 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-surrey-st/) | 50 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps. 2 family. | $4,000 | [E1881852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881852/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 75 ft W | Roofing | Remove 62 square of rubber membrane and replace them with new rubber membrane. Add one inch insulation, proper ridge vent and sofit panels installed | $50,000 | [SF1861917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861917/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1847535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847535/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [69 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-bennett-st/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Rebuild rotted stairs/railng to side deck. No alteration of footings/structure beyond stair stringer/railing framing. | $6,500 | [SF1904732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904732/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [20 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-leicester-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 9 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 4. | $7,182 | [SF1905916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905916/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [421-425 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421--425-market-st/) | 930 ft SE | Sign | rework existing sign to change from DEMMA AESTHETICS to RN ESTHETICS Add 2 blank awnings (black, no writing or logos) | $13,770 | [ALT1896915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896915/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Replace existing service and add common meter, install new feeders and separate grounds and neutrals in load centers | $4,500 | [E1904835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904835/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377-385 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377--385-washington-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front Facade: Masonry and Storefront Repairs, impacted by a vehicular impact. | $8,000 | [SF1903275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903275/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-oakland-st/) | 430 ft SW | Roofing | We will be stripping all existing roofing materials down to the decking, repairing what needs to be repaired, then installing a new weather tight roofing system | $38,990 | [SF1897548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897548/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [115 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-bennett-st/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | replace 200 amps with a new 400 amps services replace one panel | $8,000 | [E1896811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896811/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 S Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-s-hobart-st/) | 370 ft W | Roofing | Replace 8 squares of existing roofing with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Remove up to 2 layers, install new underlayment, ice & water protection, drip edge, ridge vent and 1 box vent. Install 1 square of Cedar Impressions vinyl siding and roof cement around chimney. | $9,710 | [SF1895701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895701/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Basement kitchen renovation | $950 | [PL1881755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881755/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Add 100amp drop for common meter | $2,500 | [E1880405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880405/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [71 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-foster-st/) | 930 ft S | Roofing | strip and reroof | $21,000 | [SF1878997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878997/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bennett-st/) | 680 ft E | Roofing | Strip and reroof (shingle roof) | $20,675 | [SF1875766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875766/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [95 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-arlington-st/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | We are going to electrify a shed with a solar panel and electric generator feeding a transfer switch. The generator and solar panel are made by the same company and will are cord-and-plug connected. The shed will be outfitted with receptacles and lights. | $4,550 | [E1875972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875972/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 340 ft E | Fire systems | Wire fire alarm throughout building, basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors | $11,000 | [EFA1869157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869157/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [94 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-arlington-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870489/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 340 ft E | Fire systems | Wire for low voltage fire alarm system throghout building | $11,000 | [E1869053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869053/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-870994) | $12,000 | [SF1864321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864321/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [20 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakland-st/) | 540 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1866997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866997/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 680 ft W | Fire systems | Back line voltage 120 Volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864014/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 680 ft W | Fire systems | Front unit wire line voltage 120 volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864009/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Install new electrical panel for the second-floor unit, install three new dedicated circuits, and rewire existing bedroom lighting circuits. Install (5) recessed LED lights on the first floor and (10) recessed LED lights on the second floor. All work to be completed in accordance with the current NE | $6,000 | [E1863693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863693/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Basement - remove existing gas water heater, cap line first fl- install new navian gas water heater | $6,500 | [G1860392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860392/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Install 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 laundries, 1 kitchen sink and 3 water heaters | $30,000 | [PL1861253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861253/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Install 3 tankless water heaters | $10,000 | [G1861262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861262/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | first fl-new full bath, remodel existing bath, remodel kitchen, tankless water heater basement - eliminate existing water heater | $15,600 | [PL1860383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860383/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Wire new apartment on, third floor. Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms | $13,000 | [E1853804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853804/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [433 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/433-washington-st/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | Swapping out meter socket. Work Order No. 27074042 | $1,500 | [E1858689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858689/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [98 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-bennett-st/) | 580 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of a new addressable fire alarm system in a two-family residential dwelling. System to include fire alarm control panel, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, monitoring modules | $10,000 | [EFA1856052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856052/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [41-43 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-arlington-st/) | 920 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove and Replace all Existing Vents, Re-Flash all Skylights, Remove and Re-Install Front Downspouts | $18,862 | [SF1853435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853435/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1847529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847529/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and kitchen renovations | $40,000 | [SF1848901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848901/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Rewire the aparment unit #1 and upgrade the service from 100 to 200a | $15,000 | [E1849572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849572/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 590 ft SE | Roofing | -Install 23 square of CertainTeed landmark architectural asphalt shingles. -install 032 dark bronze aluminum chimney cap. -Replace damaged downspouts and reattach loose siding metal panels. -Install new lead counter flashing on chimney. | $25,000 | [SF1848039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848039/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [68-70 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--70-bennett-st/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair side staircase and soffit on first floor | $5,000 | [SF1846307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846307/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [17 Malbert Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-malbert-rd/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Reconfigurer bath and kitchen wiring. Change sub panel | $6,500 | [E1845529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845529/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-oakland-st/) | 540 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 7sq 1 layer | $3,541 | [SF1845586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845586/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing apartment. Work includes kitchen & bathroom renovation, construction of 1 new bathroom within existing footprint, installation of ductless mini-split, interior painting, & associated plumbing & electrical work. Non-structural; no changes to building envelope. | $85,000 | [SF1842989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842989/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [363-365 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/363--365-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Sign | remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,000 | [ALT1900682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900682/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Add new horn strobes, Smoke detecgtors, Mpnitor module for ansul system, Pull Station and test existing duct detector. all tied into an existing Fire panel 2nd floor unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. This is to replace electric permit E1843321 | $12,000 | [EFA1905587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905587/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [396 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-market-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Installing indirect drain on prep sink in basement | $500 | [PL1904758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904758/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | installation of new addressable fire alarm control panel, existing fire alarm devices will remain. New fire alarm devices will be addressable | $37,000 | [EFA1902048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | new electrical upgrade including new primary, secondary equipment along with selective branch wiring for HVAC equipment | $175,000 | [E1902042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902042/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Veronica Smith Replacement of HVAC system, new roof and building repairs and is further detailed in the plans and specifications available electronically | $2,819,110 | [SF1896175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896175/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical Work for remodel New ceiling lights | $20,000 | [E1891071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891071/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $8,000 | [E1891002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891002/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 6 harvey replacement windows and 6 awnings Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $12,475 | [SF1888352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888352/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2 Newcastle Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-newcastle-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save INsulation | $6,159 | [SF1881483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881483/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fire systems | Install local smoke and CO detectors throughout unit 1 and common areas. | $3,000 | [EFA1887575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887575/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | New 200AMP service for 2 family property. Unit 1 kitchen and bathroom renovation. New laundry with electric dryer. New HVAC system. New plugs and lights throughout the unit. New lighting for common areas. | $30,000 | [E1887432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887432/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 19 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,935 | [SF1885737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885737/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Winship Elementary, 54 Dighton Street, drinking fountain replacement: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 1 on the 2nd floor and two on the 3rd floor. | $12,000 | [PL1879235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879235/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | stove reconnect 1st floor | $400 | [G1879473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879473/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom in first floor unit. Replace kitchen cabinets, counters and appliances. Replace tile and fixtures in bathroom. | $70,000 | [SF1879334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879334/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | 1st floor bath Reno, kitchen Reno, laundry Reno, stove reconnect | $7,200 | [PL1879472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879472/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 20, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of Existing Drop Ceiling in Cafeteria / Study Hall Area. Installation of New ACT Drop Ceiling and Drywall Soffits. Relocation of 3 Sprinkler heads, Electrical and HVAC coordinated with new grid layout. | $317,185 | [SF1873600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873600/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | basement renovation done in 2005. Included, bathroom, bedroom and office | $1,500 | [E1869980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869980/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [192 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-faneuil-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 6 double-hung windows | $4,850 | [SF1863304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863304/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas pipe commercial kitchen and water heater | $30,000 | [G1862116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862116/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [245-249a Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--249a-faneuil-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Oliveira Deli Market - Indirect prep. prep sink | $1,000 | [PL1860343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860343/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | wiring low voltage fire alarm | $12,000 | [EFA1860958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860958/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Legalize the extended living space created when this building was turned into a condo in 2005. No work is to be done, there is no change in occupancy.This is to correct ISD violation V867895. Licensed Contractor Michael Hurley (HIC# will be provided) will help with paperwork | Not listed | [ALT1800745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800745/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [345-359 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345--359-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove a partition wall and drop ceiling | $4,000 | [SF1859193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859193/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Installing (1) 36"H x 48"W x 2"D HDU panel with carved and dimensional elements. Panel to be mounted with flatbar to (2) 4" square tube posts with pediment caps. Post and caps to be painted black. Top of posts to be 67" above grade. | $6,275 | [ALT1855502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855502/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | wiring low voltage fire alarm, camera data wiring | $80,000 | [E1850106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850106/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |

## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 75 Oakland St | 760 ft W | To add a 6' x 13.7' prefabricated sunroom with helical pier foundations | [BOA1862382](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 95 Bennett St | 600 ft NW | To change the occupancy from a 2 unit residential building to a 4 unit residential building by way… | [BOA1871184](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-10 |
| Requested |  | 60 Henshaw St | 0.23 mi E | To remove existing parking area in front yard and install a new playground with climbing equipment… | [BOA1760699](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-07 |
| Denied | Jul 14, 2026 | 142 Arlington St | 820 ft NW | To remove doors and widen wall openings into two former bedrooms in existing basement apartment | [BOA1852440](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2026-05-21 |

## More on this street

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

- [81 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-surrey-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025
- [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [73-75 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-surrey-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [87-89 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-surrey-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 00:13 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 84 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-surrey-st/