# Building permits at 8 Clare Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $470,000 project at 950 Canterbury St, permitted Oct 7.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21: Remove &; Rebuild existing deck same exact size. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (42 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove &; Rebuild existing deck same exact size. Pressure treated framing and finish with composite decking and railings. The staircase will be removed and rebuilt the same exact size. Replace with composite railings and stair treads. | $29,250 | [SF1890979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890979/) |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Solar | Install roof mounted solar panels: | $17,160 | [SF1213734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1213734/) |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Solar | Install roof mounted solar panels: | $13,728 | [E1213735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1213735/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | [33 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-navarre-st/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1851976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851976/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [33 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-navarre-st/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1851973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851973/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [25 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-navarre-st/) | 80 ft SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. White PVC Fascia board replacement on dormer side walls. D4 vinyl siding replacement on 3 sides of front dormer. | $23,199 | [SF1850176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850176/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [25 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-navarre-st/) | 80 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement windows with proper, sealants and insulation where needed. Dispose of old windows.Quantity-(8) | $5,915 | [SF1842884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842884/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [950 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/950-canterbury-st/) | 260 ft NE | Roofing | Bldg 865: Tear off low-slope roof to deck. Install tapered polyiso w/ HD cover board, avg R-33.8, fully adhered EPDM, edge metal, flashing, 3 drains. Cut & repoint upper brick on two east elevations at the roofline incl. parapet coping. | $470,000 | [SF1903970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903970/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [914 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/914-canterbury-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Complete wiring of 2 story addition to include, 1 bed and 2 baths on first floor and 1 bedroom and 2 baths on 2nd floor | $8,000 | [E1906108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906108/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [726 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-hyde-park-av/) | 920 ft SW | Roofing | replace rubber/flat roof | $2,500 | [SF1905971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905971/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [70 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-navarre-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904521/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [12 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hadwin-wy/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $200 | [G1899630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899630/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hadwin-wy/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist with Spray Foam - R-15 Closed cell | $1,100 | [SF1900424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900424/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 10 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. Materials, labor, debris clean up are included. | $7,000 | [SF1897737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897737/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1899372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899372/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [0 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/0-cliffmont-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 3/4-bathroom on first floor. | $3,000 | [PL1895504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895504/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [0 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/0-cliffmont-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Interior renovation of an existing ADA-compliant bathroom. Same layout, plumbing updates, tile, painting, and grab bars. No electrical work. Boston Housing Authority project. BHA is exempt from building permit fees; supporting No Fee Building Permit letter attached. | $24,800 | [SF1880538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880538/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Wiring from panel to central heat pump. | $1,000 | [E1889946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889946/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hadwin-wy/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 bath | $3,500 | [PL1886782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886782/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [680 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-hyde-park-av/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 10 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $15,501 | [SF1875511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875511/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 kw 19 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $70,800 | [SF1868989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868989/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 kw 19 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $70,800 | [E1868991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868991/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site ID: IC-34 ( 625 Hyde Park Ave @ Canterbury St) | $15,000 | [E1881006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881006/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [914 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/914-canterbury-st/) | 800 ft NE | Addition | 17by20 addtion see plans attached | $136,000 | [ALT1845044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845044/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 470 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 kw 24 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $127,500 | [SF1866992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866992/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 470 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 kw 24 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $127,500 | [E1866995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866995/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [951 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-canterbury-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,807 | [SF1860984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860984/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 470 ft NW | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site - Replace meter with new 200A two gang meter/main with 100A main breakers. Remove the basement 60A MBEs and refeed from new meter to the existing interior 100A panels with new 100A feeders. Add a shunt trip disconnect | $8,200 | [E1864289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864289/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [57 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-cliffmont-st/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring a Laundry and Bathroom | $2,500 | [E1863706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863706/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | 100A meter and service disconnect replacement | $2,200 | [E1868339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868339/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [57 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-cliffmont-st/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | Second floor bathroom remodel | Not listed | [PL1866790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866790/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [87 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $9,000 | [SF1857964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857964/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [360 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-cummins-hw/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | Running new plumbing for a bathroom and kitchen | $5,500 | [PL1861040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861040/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [914 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/914-canterbury-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | First floor removal of interior finish. In conjunction with ALT1845044. | $2,000 | [SF1861491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861491/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-cliffmont-st/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove drywall due to water damage. Remove Flooring, Ceiling, Toilet, Tub, Vanity. Electrical and Plumbing. Eliminate corners in bathroom, Insulate walls, Dry wall and plaster, Tile. Finish carpentry, paint and install laundry 2nd floor. No structural changes being made. | $34,218 | [SF1850357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850357/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 625 Hyde Park Ave. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Odas_1c-34 | $1,500 | [E1861514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861514/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [969 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/969-canterbury-st/) | 290 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | roof deck replacement | $10,000 | [SF1860368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860368/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [950 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/950-canterbury-st/) | 260 ft NE | Electrical | Changing out 600A disconnect 3-phase 208V at 950 Canterbury St for building 865 apartment complex. | $4,500 | [E1856411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856411/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [59 Navarre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-navarre-st/) | 510 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system | $19,995 | [SF1829911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829911/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [80 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-clare-av/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(861451) (Unit-1) | $2,000 | [SF1844320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844320/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [SF1904146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904146/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [E1904151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904151/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [89 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-clare-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Wiring from panel to central heat pump. | $1,000 | [E1889962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889962/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [36 Manning St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-manning-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Replacing Existing wood decking to composite wood decking Back and front decks, Installing all new handrails and pvc trim all around deck. replacing joist deck if needed. | $20,000 | [SF1868456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868456/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [743 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/743-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Wire 1st floor. | $10,000 | [E1845776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845776/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [743 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/743-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Adding two full bathrooms, a laundry, a laundry sink, a kitchen, pot filler, island sink, a water heater | $20,000 | [PL1855056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855056/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [743 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/743-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Add Gas Line for Stove, Water Heater, And Fire Place | $5,000 | [G1855062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855062/) |

## 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 |  | 21 Manning St | 0.23 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to add approximately 12x15 addition to first and second floors to add family room…" | [BOA1904210](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 3 Navarre Pl | 790 ft S | Zoning appeal: "New construction of a single-family residence on vacant land. e Filed" | [BOA1859879](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-10 |
| Requested |  | 659 Hyde Park Av | 430 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Shed storage for tools and things for the house" | [BOA1818786](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-05 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 12 Pinedale Rd | 910 ft W | To erect a building for six residential units and six parking spaces on a vacant lot | [BOA1879797](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-07-29 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

Other addresses on Clare Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [12-14 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-clare-av/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [20 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-clare-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [22 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-clare-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [28 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-clare-av/): newest permit Sep 7, 2025
- [32 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-clare-av/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [38 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-clare-av/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [62 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clare-av/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025
- [73 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-clare-av/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [74 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-clare-av/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [78 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-clare-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 21:07 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clare-av/