# Building permits at 8 Hall St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 project at 65-65a Jamaica St, permitted Sep 22.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2025: Replacing 6 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | replacing 6 windows | $8,352 | [SF1787683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1787683/) |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp 200amp | $3,500 | [E175585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E175585/) |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Plumbing | Replace water heater. | Not listed | [PL167042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL167042/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 220 ft NW | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [46-48 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-saint-rose-st/) | 680 ft W | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on entire main house Fascias replacement Rotten siding removal and Removal and gutter replacement replacement amore details described by contract attached | $33,900 | [SF1897981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897981/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hampstead-rd/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Convert basement garage to 1 bedroom ADU | $140,000 | [ALT1829453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1829453/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 870 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a brand new Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Air Handler Unit tied to a Mitsubishi 36,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Unit. | $21,426 | [SF1877959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877959/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [PL1895144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895144/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [59 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-hampstead-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1895143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895143/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft S | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic with 6" cellulose | $4,044 | [SF1890411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890411/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [60-66 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--66-south-st/) | 960 ft N | Roofing | remove & replace roof | $27,950 | [SF1877744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877744/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [56 Hampstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-hampstead-rd/) | 870 ft SW | 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 | [E1877962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877962/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [75 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-saint-rose-st/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | EPDM Re-Roof | $24,370 | [SF1875418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875418/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 890 ft NE | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 290 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70a-south-st/) | 870 ft N | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles repair on the dormer on the right side of the house from the bottom of dormer down to gutter and around the right and left side corners. Gutter and downspouts replacement on (front porch and left side of house) using Englert.32 gauge gutters. | $4,200 | [SF1865245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865245/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [85 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-jamaica-st/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | kitchen remodel install new circuit for contertop, microweve, dishwasher and move kitchen switch | $2,500 | [E1858510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858510/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [59 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-saint-rose-st/) | 720 ft W | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up | $3,999 | [SF1850276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850276/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 510 ft E | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [75 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jamaica-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | EV Charger, whole home surge protector | $1,892 | [E1845804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845804/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel bathroom. 2 Outlets 3 switches low voltage light in shower 2 inspections. Building permit in place. | $4,000 | [E1905022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905022/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [65-65a Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--65a-jamaica-st/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Demolish the existing structure to erect a new 2.5 story building with two units and two parking. Building will not have an elevator and will not be fully sprinklered.*NOTE: Existing structure on site to be razed under a separately applied for and issued; SF demolition permit | $800,000 | [ERT1871577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1871577/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [49 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-south-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 6 windows | $9,000 | [SF1902192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902192/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | remodeling 2nd floor bathroom | $6,000 | [PL1902018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902018/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1 Achorn Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-achorn-ci/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of a 30a condenser | $1,500 | [E1897930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897930/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Unit #2 (second Floor). Gut full bathroom to studs. Swap location of toilet and vanity. Install single shower (2 body sprays, 1 shower head, 1 handheld). New Toilet will have bidet (electrician will install dedicated circuit). Tile floor and 3/4 of walls. Closed cell insulation on exterior wall. | $47,571 | [SF1891354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891354/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1889169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889169/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | electrical for a Foyer renovation | $3,000 | [E1850769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850769/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [99 Call St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-call-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Zen Roofing shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing roofing system and install a complete new GAF Timberline HDZ Roofing System in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. To be included are two new sealed dryer  | $27,795 | [SF1882288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882288/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [28 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-carolina-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | CLARIFICATION: Change the occupancy of existing roofing contractor's commercial dwelling into a three family home per plans submitted.;(This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED INCO | $750,000 | [ALT1682244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1682244/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-carolina-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH -ALT1682244Orig | $750,000 | [ALT1681326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681326/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 1L - Demo drywall in first floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Install exhaust fan/light combo and vent to outside. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $20,900 | [SF1882156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882156/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Rewire kitchen for new layout, add lighting in dining room. | $7,000 | [E1883682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883682/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [39 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | UNIT 1L - Convert first floor bathtub to shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1882160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882160/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for kitchen and laundry | $4,000 | [PL1880161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880161/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [67-69 Jamaica St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-jamaica-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel, demo existing kitchen to studs, save hardwood floor, update plumbing and electrical, move washing machine to pantry, update pantry floor to matching hardwood, install vented stove hood, insulate with Rockwool and closed cell foam, blueboard, plaster, paint, install finish cabinets. | $70,000 | [SF1876018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876018/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [36-38 Saint Joseph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-saint-joseph-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $11,762 | [SF1872134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872134/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-carolina-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Finish attic as non-habitable storage only, with a clean protective wall/enclosure added as needed to safeguard HVAC equipment. | $38,481 | [ALT1765457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1765457/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [74-76 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-carolina-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Inspect wiring adjacent to the ceiling area affected by water damage (burst pipe) Replace electrical box Install new homerun to panel | $1,300 | [E1855060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855060/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Hampstead Rd | 670 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Half-story attic addition at the rear of the existing building and new front dormer" | [BOA1896320](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-31 |
| Requested |  | 10 Verona St | 0.20 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to erect a new residential building with three units and three parking spaces" | [BOA1864261](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-23 |
| Requested |  | 11 Lee St | 0.21 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to erect a new residential building with three units and three parking spaces" | [BOA1845120](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-01 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 388 Arborway | 950 ft S | To legalize and expand the existing lower level unit, improving egress and add space to unit from walkout… | [BOA1868487](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [9 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hall-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [25 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hall-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [31 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-hall-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [40-42 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-hall-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [41-43 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-hall-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [48 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-hall-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025
- [54 Hall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-hall-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 17:30 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, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-hall-st/