# Building permits at 8 Bucknam St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M project at 125 Parker Hill Av, permitted Jul 30.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 17, 2025: Installing a new rubber roof over current tar &. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 130 Minden St, 890 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | Roofing | Installing a new rubber roof over current tar &; gravel roof. | $16,730 | [SF1738640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1738640/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [29 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lawn-st/) | 85 ft SW | Plumbing | Adding 2 half bath and 3 laundry for each floor. | $7,000 | [PL1902945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902945/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [18 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-lawn-st/) | 190 ft S | Alteration or repair | Roof Remodeling: Replace roofing, clear old roof, install insultaion, add metal fleche, and new rubber. Deck Renovation: New flooring, new railing, new pvc finish. | $31,000 | [SF1847206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847206/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [64-66 Lawn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-lawn-st/) | 520 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 66 Lawn Street | $1,349 | [PL1904641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904641/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [110-120 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--120-fisher-av/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | Make necessary modifications and final connections of existing wiring and equipment associated with the emergency generator system. | $21,000 | [E1904428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904428/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 710 ft E | Fire systems | Install 18 Hons strobe device,1 Pull station and Annunciator | $5,000 | [EFA1902498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902498/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [31 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-gay-head-st/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from three-family to four-family. Build a new kitchen on the ground floor, new sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. [ePlan] | $50,000 | [ALT1195079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1195079/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [232 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-parker-hill-av/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of front porch and stairs to match new back porch and stairs. | $14,000 | [SF1879751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879751/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [154-162 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--162-heath-st/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring | $50,000 | [ELV1886728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886728/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [239 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/239-parker-hill-av/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $339 | [E1883297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883297/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Wiring a dog care facility Kitchen, laundry, office and replace a 200A panel | $15,000 | [E1880527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880527/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [200 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-heath-st/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe feeds for (2) condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler. Extend existing feeds for (2) new condensers on exterior wall & reconnect feeds for new fans & lighting in new freezer & cooler. Add a convenience outlet near exterior condensers. | $15,000 | [E1881054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881054/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 670 ft E | Plumbing | install water heater and mop sink | $400 | [PL1877506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877506/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from office, warehouse and light manufacturing to office, warehouse and dog daycare. Commercial tenant fit-out for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility. Includes interior renovations, non-structural partitions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm and sprinkle | $499,991 | [ALT1863382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863382/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874161/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874159/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-schiller-st/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (3) combi boilers | $21,000 | [PL1874104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874104/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [6 Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-schiller-st/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (3) combi boilers. | $21,000 | [G1874098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874098/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [31 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-round-hill-st/) | 950 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace asphalt shingles. Like to like materials. | $12,950 | [SF1873797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873797/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [111 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-heath-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Structural Repairs of Existing Beam and Foundation Sill | $21,550 | [ALT1873450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873450/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | installation of new gas piping for 2 rooftop furnaces & 1 rice steamer | $5,000 | [G1874376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874376/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [91 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-heath-st/) | 710 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbling renovation | $15,000 | [PL1873324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873324/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [101 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-heath-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from office space to barbershop. [ePlans] | $20,000 | [ALT1843178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843178/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [89 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-heath-st/) | 810 ft E | Fire systems | Change existing fire alarm system to an addressable system. | $19,500 | [EFA1863538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863538/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [219 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-heath-st/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 215-221 Heath Street. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Dor_exp-003 | $1,500 | [E1861520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861520/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123-127 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123--127-heath-st/) | 340 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Heath Street Partners, LLC, as owner of the property located at 127 Heath Street with Parcel ID: 1001281000 (the "Premises") desires to file Long Form Applications to subdivide the Premises into eight (8) separate parcels, as per the submitted plans (the "Subdivision"). The 7 premises in the residen | Not listed | [ALT1823395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823395/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [115-115a Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--115a-fisher-av/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace shower valve and vanity | $2,500 | [PL1847361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847361/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [115-115a Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--115a-fisher-av/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | demo and make safe for others electric wires in the bathroom first floor | $600 | [E1845636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845636/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [178 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-heath-st/) | 450 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | $4,000 | [PL1844529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844529/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [144-146 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | 146 Calumet St,Apt 2, Work includes:Kitchen remodel including new cabinets,countertop,flooring,windows,interior doors & trim,Insulate,board & plaster,bathroom remodel including remove tub & install shower stall & sanitary ware,new tiles,new HVAC,bring wiring up to code,hookup for washer/dryer. Paint | $85,600 | [SF1900576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900576/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-day-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | disconnect existing gas line from old existing oven and reconnect gas to new oven provided by customer | $540 | [G1906165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906165/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [140 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-calumet-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904529/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [20 Edge Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-edge-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Forge will install and wire a dual fuel heat pump system. This system will consist of one outdoor condenser and one cased heat pump coil which will be mounted to the existing furnace and adapted into the existing ductwork. Forge will also be doing a service upgrade of 100 AMP to 200 AMP. | $3,275 | [E1904081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904081/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace roof drains | $20,000 | [PL1901073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901073/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [68 Hillside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hillside-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Remove and install 23 sq asphalt roofing | $17,000 | [SF1897825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897825/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Second floor and attic insulation. 3"R22 of closed cell spray foam to all outside walls. 5"R38 of closed cell spray foam to the entire roof deck. | $14,500 | [SF1882637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882637/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3 Edge Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-edge-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 | [E1882606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882606/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and replace roof | $1,462,500 | [SF1877552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877552/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [125 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-parker-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of the 2 water heaters in the basement mechanical room. | $76,000 | [PL1877747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877747/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874154/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874122/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen, bathrooms, repair and finish hardwood floors, replace HVAC system, repair/replace Sheetrock as neede | $85,000 | [SF1865779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865779/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Creation will remove & replace the existing staircase treads with new steel grating treads, replace the existing balusters with new steel balusters, reinforce & secure the existing steel landing, & apply primer & paint to the entire egress. | $9,500 | [SF1865031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865031/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [242-244 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242--244-parker-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install (2) water heaters | $5,100 | [PL1863470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863470/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [242-244 Parker Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242--244-parker-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | install (2) water heaters | $5,100 | [G1863474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863474/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Run new CAT6 line and RG6 line to each unit. (3) CAT6 and (3) RG6 total | $4,500 | [ELV1860946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860946/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and combination smoke/CO detectors in 3 family property. | $10,500 | [EFA1860950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860950/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 3 family property. New 400AMP underground service with 3 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $30,000 | [E1860943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860943/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovaton of floors 1-3 with 2 bath and 1 kitchen 1 laundry each | $25,000 | [PL1862164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862164/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [158 Calumet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-calumet-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas lines to three new furnaces, and three new stoves | $4,500 | [G1862190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862190/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior staircase consisting of four(4) steps located on the left side of the property. | $750 | [SF1859086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859086/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [841 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841-parker-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front Facade Parapet: Pipe staging, use a hepa vacuum grind/repoint 240 sq/ft of brick, replace 80 cracked brick. Caulk windows. Precast sealant. Replace roof edge metal on parapet. Waterproof facade. Water test leak. Repair front and back staircases, patch front retaining wall, paint front door | $51,590 | [SF1848475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848475/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Permit is for cost difference in refence to SF1770868 per inspectors instructions; | $45,000 | [SF1859986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859986/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater at 6 ELLINGWOOD STREET | $3,936 | [PL1850301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850301/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [148 Minden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-minden-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12"x4' sonotubes, framing, comoposite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimeter framing and post bases. | $41,900 | [SF1848648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848648/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [40 Day St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-day-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12"x4" sonotubes, framing, composite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimeter framing and post bases. | $49,800 | [SF1848645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848645/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12" x 4" sonotubes, framing, composite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimieter framing and post bases. | $46,500 | [SF1848640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848640/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30-40 Bickford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-bickford-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | Install line side tap, 25' rule in existing service Install 200 amp meter main with smart meter Install new conduits, supports, fittings and conductors from electrical room to roof where new Mobile platform will be Install new Outdoor panel on new platform Install all conduits, fittings, supports | $45,000 | [E1845468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845468/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2-24 Ellingwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--24-ellingwood-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install new feeder cables to 5 units from the meter socket to the load cenetrs. Install coaxial cable to 5 units as well | $18,400 | [E1844689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844689/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [251 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm system which is obsolete, with a new Edwards EST4 fire alarm panel, and associated devices for compatibility with the new system. Existing wiring and device locations will be utilized | $200,795 | [ALT1830311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830311/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 130 Minden St | 890 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "3rd floor Dormer 3rd Floor Bathroom Deck Repairs and code Adjustment HVAC installation…" | [BOA1870745](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-09 |
| Requested |  | 68 Wensley St | 210 ft E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1909171](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-10-13 |
| Requested |  | 11 Round Hill St | 0.24 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1903191](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-22 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 5 Lawn St | 280 ft SE | To add addition and deck per attached drawing | [BOA1846937](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-05-07 |
| No decision posted | May 5, 2026 | 87 Heath St | 900 ft E | To subdivide 87 Heath Street into two lots as shown on the attached plan of land | [BOA1830565](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-23 |
| Requested |  | 246 to 248 Parker Hill Av | 0.20 mi NE | To remedy Violation # V852354 of record, the purpose of this filing is to Extend living space… | [BOA1827037](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-11 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 32 Fisher Av | 870 ft E | To change occupancy from three to four family dwelling, attic existing finished space to be legalized as 4th… | [BOA1855366](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-28 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 17:12 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 14, 16:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-bucknam-st/