# Building permits at 8 Fenelon St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10, 2025: Low voltage alarm install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1742599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1742599/) |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-38 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $14,244 | [SF1251509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1251509/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [39 Hewins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-hewins-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Take over the job and do just the refinish work just for the standard outlets and light 1st floor unit. | $8,000 | [E1907411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907411/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 410 ft W | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 680 ft SW | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,978 | [SF1899991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899991/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 750 ft W | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, toilet and lavatory | $1,500 | [PL1900205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900205/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [26 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wolcott-st/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1899729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899729/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 460 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [18 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wolcott-st/) | 940 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Scope of work: Remove existing wood decking boards on second-floor front porch and replace in-kind with composite decking material. No changes to porch framing, joists, posts, railings, footprint, or structural elements. and repair block wall in rear. No electrical work involved. | $3,000 | [SF1879774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879774/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 680 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [397 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-seaver-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Wire (1) 40k gas furnace | $800 | [E1754668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1754668/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 510 ft SW | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 860 ft SW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [47 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-wolcott-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | demo existing porch to be rebuilt with in the same foot print | $16,000 | [SF1849513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849513/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [20 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-michigan-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904486/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [16-18 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-michigan-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair front porch by removing columms, flooring and railing and install new columms railings and flooring. Debri to be dispose daily by truck. | $10,000 | [SF1894374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894374/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [52 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-ellington-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans | Not listed | [ALT1878459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878459/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28-30 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-michigan-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870477/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

## 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 |  | 99 Erie St | 0.21 mi SW | To change the legal occupancy from a building with six residential units to a building with eight… | [BOA1905278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 270 ft N | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 |
| Requested |  | 71 Rosseter St | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Unit #1-extend living space into the basement with half bath & unit #2…" | [BOA1670880](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-11-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [9 Fenelon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fenelon-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 04:40 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 17, 03:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-fenelon-st/