# Building permits at 794r Shawmut Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M new building at 402 Melnea Cass Bl, permitted Sep 10.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 9: Repair rear balcony, lower deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repair rear balcony, lower deck. minor interior hand railing repair, and roof deck stairs re-install. | $5,000 | [SF1826129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826129/) |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Amending permit #751/2006 - Cover first to second floor stairs and raise roof from second to third floor. | $10,000 | [A55355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A55355/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater 1st floor mechanical room | $23,000 | [PL1905566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905566/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater | $23,000 | [G1905576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905576/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Installation of AV Cabling only. Roxbury Community Music Center | $25,000 | [ELV1903829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903829/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | temp service for tenant fit out while new service is swapped over in 2 weeks | $5,000 | [ETS1901790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901790/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [155 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-dudley-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | change of occupancy from beauty salon to a tattoo parlor with piercings and microblading.; No work to be done taking over existing space. | Not listed | [ALT1480224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1480224/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Structured Cabling and Security | $251,000 | [ELV1895198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895198/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Install 4 CCTV cameras. | $2,500 | [ELV1894410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894410/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Dunkin remodel. Wire for Dunkin equipment, install lighting. Wire for cash registers and signs to include (10) data wiring. Supply and install wiring for (2) air handlers, (2) AC condensers, interior digital menuboards, wiring for new office area, stand up coolers/freezers and interior speakers. | $34,500 | [E1887271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887271/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from Retail #1 space for a Nail salon at #28 Warren Street within the #1 Taber Street new building. ERT1299710 Building Permit. Work done under SF1828994.eplan; | $25,000 | [ALT1833723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833723/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Installing 13 cat6 plenum data cables for communications | $2,500 | [ELV1882526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1882526/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [12-24 Dade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--24-dade-st/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Secure existing steel platforms Railings, Support Brackets & Stairways on fire escape. Located outside front of the building from 1st to 2nd floors. Fire escape is in need of repair. | $7,850 | [SF1881530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881530/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 670 ft E | Sign | Installation of one non-illuminated cabinet sign for "Community Music Center of Boston" 18" x x 417" w. Approved by BPDA | $23,480 | [ALT1873580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873580/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Install a electric wall heater | $4,000 | [E1880115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880115/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [160 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-dudley-st/) | 870 ft SE | Demolition | Removal of storage building, building is 13 sft x 25 sqt x 11 ft high single story building | $8,800 | [SF1867549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867549/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [150-156 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150--156-dudley-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls on existing walk-in cooler. | $5,000 | [E1874123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874123/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 650 ft SE | Fire systems | Adding new fire alarm | $19,585 | [EFA1866836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1866836/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 650 ft SE | Sign | Install (1) INTERN. Illum c/l (wall signage) & (2) new awnings - cvs | $25,453 | [ALT1860921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860921/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Fire systems | Provide new fire alarm devices in a tenant fit-up for a coffee shop/cafe on first floor of an existing building. | $6,000 | [EFA1867445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867445/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [133 Dewitt Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-dewitt-dr/) | 560 ft NW | Electrical | Hook up generator on the field for a event | $750 | [ETS1861055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861055/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [2136-2140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2136--2140-washington-st/) | 770 ft E | Electrical | Ground generator for outside event for the day | $1,800 | [ETS1858385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858385/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2296-2306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2296--2306-washington-st/) | 370 ft SE | Electrical | Finished electrical work done and passed a rough inspection by other. | $20,000 | [E1856655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856655/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | .change occupancy to Pharmacy- only (no retail) Interior renovation as per plans;Replacement of finishes and new fire alarm system. No egress or structural changes. Work to be performed at 32 Warren St. | $596,905 | [ALT1818241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818241/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1127-1131 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1127--1131-harrison-av/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | working on four floors. Wiring of heating and cooling low voltage controls | $12,000 | [ELV1851639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851639/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | Coffee shop | $60,000 | [PL1846250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846250/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [32 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install 30amp plug and 30a gfci breaker for electric dryer | $500 | [E1901008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901008/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [402 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.22 mi NE | New building | * Erect new 6 story multi family structure with 44 dwelling units, 3 gallery /retail space;and 1 live - work unit.;In conjunction with ERT1252882 (2 buildings on the same lot).;eplan --> BOA extension of decision valid until 11/04/25 -- extension of decision valid until 11/04/26 | $14,358,582 | [ERT1252887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1252887/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [22 Kenilworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-kenilworth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895431/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [425-435 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425--435-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | Install non-illuminated letters to storefront to read "Revive Fitness" as approved by BPDA | $6,500 | [ALT1871915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871915/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [85 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-warren-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | 'Install new mainline disconnects, cab light disconnects, conduit and branch circuit wiring associated with elevator modernization in accordance with all applicable NEC and ANSI standards' | $19,145 | [E1885643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885643/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2451 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2451-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Cross connection | $1,500 | [PL1877892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877892/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [97-99 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-zeigler-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown Cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875400/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14-16 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-winslow-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attics | $3,160 | [SF1875391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875391/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8-10 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winslow-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875385/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2-4 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-winslow-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air seal at attic | $6,050 | [SF1875339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875339/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [103-105 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-zeigler-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add Blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875410/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1011 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1011-harrison-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Roof top ballasted solar system. 108 silfab 530w solar panels. Unirac eco foot 2 ballasted racking. Solar edge inverter with solaredge optomizers. | $25,000 | [E1878418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878418/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [32 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front porch including decking, framing, stair system, and railings. Install new pressure-treated structural framing, Trex Transcend PVC decking, PVC railing system, and PVC trim/skirting. | $8,500 | [SF1861538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861538/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18D | $300 | [PL1868876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868876/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18C | $300 | [PL1868873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868873/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install backflow preventer to boiler for Unit 16B | $300 | [PL1868871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868871/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install blackflow preventer for boiler in Unit 16A | $300 | [PL1868867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868867/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18D | $3,000 | [G1868878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18C | $3,000 | [G1868875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868875/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install boiler | $3,000 | [G1868872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868872/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | install boiler for Unit 16A | $3,000 | [G1868868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868868/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front porch including decking, framing, stair system, and railings. Install new pressure-treated structural framing, Trex Transcend PVC decking, PVC railing system, and PVC trim/skirting. | $8,500 | [SF1861534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861534/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1010 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-harrison-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Preventative maintenance & testing to be performed on existing switchgear located @ Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Ave. | $2,500 | [E1861537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861537/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | install front doorbell wiring and family room wiring for phone and cable in four town houses | $1,200 | [ELV1860187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860187/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | install main feed wiring to the fire alarm panel for 4 town houses | $1,000 | [EFA1860184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860184/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [85 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-warren-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Roxbury Municipal Court - Install new DGP, CAT6 from gas meters to DGP, wire 18/4 to new DPG. Sour139x | $2,500 | [E1857012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857012/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30 Kenilworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kenilworth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove aluminum siding, perform repairs to underlying wood siding and trim. Perform roof repairs, install new gutters, repair existing windows, and replace a door. | $185,000 | [SF1846789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846789/) |

## 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 |  | 51 Dudley St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Updated scope of work 2.3.26- Change of occupancy from a place of assembly to a 14 unit…" | [BOA1829297](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-18 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 1013 Harrison Av | 0.22 mi E | To change vacant lot to ancillary use to technical college on 1011 Harrison Ave. The area to be fenced… | [BOA1820136](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-10 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 2173 to 2189 Washington St | 530 ft E | To change the occupancy to include culinary trade school | [BOA1861457](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-15 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 21:01 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 12, 19:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/794r-shawmut-av/