# Building permits at 8-10 Marcella St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 2895-2933 Washington St, permitted Jul 14.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 9, 2025: Replace two column wraps and rails. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace two column wraps and rails. | $5,125 | [SF1746172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1746172/) |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as a part of the Mass Save Program - Air sealing in basement - Attic Open blow cellulose - kneewall transition air sealing | $6,000 | [SF1327943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1327943/) |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 same size windows, like w/like, no structural changes | $12,064 | [SF1235293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1235293/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 80 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 290 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. Work to be done on 3rd floor. | $5,046 | [SF1900777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900777/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [139 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-thornton-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | demo and rebuild rear porch with in the same footprint | $36,000 | [SF1875273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875273/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2775 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2775-washington-st/) | 770 ft NE | Grading | Complete two 2.25" diameter soil borings to a depth of 10 feet. An additional 15 soil samples will be taken from across the property at a depth of 5' below the ground. This work is an extension of the work performed under Permit SF1837680. This is a vacant property. | $5,150 | [SF1878880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878880/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887334/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 330 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | For community event in parking lot: -Verify receptacles being used are GFCI protected and grounded -Verify extension cords are in tact and grounded | $600 | [ETS1887478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1887478/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 690 ft E | Other | tub to shower conversion in 2nd bathroom | $16,363 | [SF1865614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865614/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [56-86 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--86-codman-pk/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A11 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $860,808 | [SF1867881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867881/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [57-79 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--79-codman-pk/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A10 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $674,354 | [SF1867877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A8 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $292,122 | [SF1867872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867872/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2884-2894 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2884--2894-washington-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A7 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $384,525 | [SF1867870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867870/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2896-2906 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2896--2906-washington-st/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit A6 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $375,112 | [SF1867866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867866/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit B4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $446,755 | [SF1867835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867835/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27a-39b Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27a--39b-dimock-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $387,742 | [SF1867834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867834/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2895-2933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2895--2933-washington-st/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit B1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $1,046,134 | [SF1867833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867833/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [PL1865215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865215/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [G1865208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865208/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-townsend-st/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with;ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863456/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [50 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-townsend-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863455/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Combine 50 Townsend with 52 Townsend into 1 building to be known as 50-52 Townsend St.;Change occupancy from a 6 family to an 8 family to include 2 units in the basement &; Subdivide to original 50 and 52 Townsend. | $300,000 | [ALT1564659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1564659/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $8,446 | [SF1905575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905575/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [247 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-walnut-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891726/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose insulation and insulating the rim joist with r-19 fiberglass | $6,170 | [SF1897702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897702/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | half bathroom | $2,000 | [E1896394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | New plumbing for a half bathroom. | $5,000 | [PL1891876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891876/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 20 occupants to 36. No change of Use. No work.*Legal Use and Occupancy record: Group residence Halfway house;#3008/2005 | Not listed | [ALT1875241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875241/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [102 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-thornton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace gas piping for laundry. | $1,250 | [G1888860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888860/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | we would like to add a half bath to the first floor living space which would include 1 toilet, 1 sink, and proper ventilation. | $9,000 | [SF1847636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847636/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-1716860549) (Unit-1) | $1,000 | [SF1864746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864746/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [PL1866860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866860/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [G1866857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866857/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2926 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2926-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Unit A5 Maintaince shop Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $103,117 | [SF1867856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867856/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2908-2924 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2908--2924-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $400,502 | [SF1867844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867844/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2928-2946 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2928--2946-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Unit A3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $379,882 | [SF1867841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2948-2962 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2948--2962-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A2 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $459,123 | [SF1867838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867838/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [118-120 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-thornton-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown | $8,469 | [ALT1830442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30-32 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-hawthorne-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and insulation | $36,500 | [SF1852410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852410/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $17,500 | [SF1843750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843750/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [160 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-harrishof-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | The direct replacement of a fialed convnetional fire panel with a New Addressable FACP and Zone Modules. | $32,000 | [EFA1842191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842191/) |

## 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 |  | 43 Marcella St | 570 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [14 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-marcella-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025
- [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [29 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-marcella-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [133 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-marcella-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [140 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-marcella-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 03:15 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-marcella-st/