# Building permits at 8 Matchett St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M new building at 94-100 Perthshire Rd, permitted Jul 9.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 6: Furnish and install a new asphalt shingle roofing system on home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 700 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Roofing | Furnish and install a new asphalt shingle roofing system on home, detached garage and shed. | $22,000 | [SF1741196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1741196/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | [695 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695-washington-st/) | 80 ft W | Roofing | Strip and remove old rubber membrane and replace them with new rubber membrane | $13,000 | [SF1846046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846046/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Add new bathroom on second floor | $5,300 | [PL1906929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906929/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [28 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-justin-rd/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400 amps. Add public meter. Wire new lighting in basement. Rewire two electric water heaters and one condenser. | $14,000 | [E1904754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904754/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Atkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-atkins-st/) | 410 ft E | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $4,800 | [PL1905651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905651/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [15 Atkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-atkins-st/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pipe Burst in Second floor unit causing majore damage to Unit 1, Restoration of the home back to Pre loss condition with Code updates | $57,000 | [SF1895860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895860/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [20 Hunnewell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hunnewell-av/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation of Insulation and weatherization for both units 1 and 2 | $9,500 | [SF1895010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895010/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [121 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-tremont-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Unit 412 Replace and relocate FPE panel - new kitchen wiring - 12 new treceesed lights | $8,000 | [E1895974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895974/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [652 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/652-washington-st/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire roof. | $19,500 | [SF1891641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891641/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [44 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-champney-st/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Wire replacement AC | $1,500 | [E1887639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887639/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Basement and First Floor: Adding a wall to create an additional room. Second and Third Floors: Enclosing the deck to expand the office space. Adding fire protection system into the building.;Amending ALT1679651eplan --> BFA; | Not listed | [A1828757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1828757/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation of new 3/4 bathroom in 2nd floor bedroom area | $12,000 | [SF1881761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881761/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-perthshire-rd/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | 200 amp overhead temporary service for construction of new townhouses | $2,000 | [ETS1875474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1875474/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 700 ft SE | Fire systems | Wire and install new fire alarm system. | $13,000 | [EFA1872683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1872683/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [94-100 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--100-perthshire-rd/) | 700 ft NE | New building | The shire development - bldg 2 of 2. Erect a new 3-story, 4 -family dwelling (townhouse). Part of muliple dwellings on one lot development. At-grade parking also included. Raze exisiting structure on a separate permit. THESE FOUR UNITS;ENTRYWAYS;TO BE 94 - 96 - 98 -100 PERTHSHIRE ROAD*(This applicat | $1,100,000 | [ERT1651774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1651774/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [90-92 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-perthshire-rd/) | 780 ft NE | New building | The shire development - bldg 1 of 2. Erect a new 2-story, 2 family dwelling (duplex). Part of muliple dwellings on one lot development. At-grade parking also included. Raze exisiting structure on a separate permit. THESE TWO UNITS TO BE 90 - 92 PERTHSHIRE ROAD.*Companion erection permit application  | $600,000 | [ERT1651770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1651770/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Complete rewire 4 family house. | Not listed | [E1857767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857767/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 430 ft W | Plumbing | New gas piping to the following items | $3,000 | [G1849445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849445/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 430 ft W | Plumbing | New plumbing to new house | $30,000 | [PL1849443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849443/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | Rought and finish wiring of single family dwelling unit. | $40,000 | [E1859405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859405/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [13 Mina Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-mina-wy/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | Install Low Voltage alarm system consisting of only burglary devices | $2,300 | [ELV1858937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | plumbing 2 full bathrooms in each unit, plumbing 1 kitchen and waher machine connector in each unit, instal 4 eletric water heathers | $48,000 | [PL1857847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857847/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [41 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-champney-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Existing Front Deck Remodeling (2nd Floor) - remodel existing deck, new composite floor, new railings, new framing where rotten | $15,800 | [SF1853211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853211/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [52 Bellamy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bellamy-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $9,152 | [SF1850153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850153/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [7 Tip Top St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tip-top-st/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | - Install all new plumbing for new remodeled 4 family. | $35,000 | [PL1848926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848926/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [36 Champney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-champney-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | 400a service upgrade with 2x 200a meter and 1x 60a common panel. 2x bathroom wiring and 1x new kitchen | $20,000 | [E1845083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845083/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [128 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brayton-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -886617) | $4,000 | [SF1903067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903067/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [125 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-brayton-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Rebuild deck and room, including misc. work and siding on 3 walls | $22,700 | [SF1899831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899831/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater range dryer | $2,500 | [G1899420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899420/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [131 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-nonantum-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Looking for a zoning ordinance to change from 2 to 3 units. The declared valuation is the estimated construction costs for the renovation. The property was purchased for $845,000.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 07/2027; BOA Proviso: BPD review to reduce the parking from 5 spaces to no more than 3. | $763,000 | [ALT1682227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1682227/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | kits baths | $20,000 | [PL1899419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899419/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [127a Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127a-nonantum-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove exterior partial damaged rubber roof and repair patched area with overlapping rubber as required. Repair damaged area of existing roof/deck floor. Remove and reinstall spindles and handrails. Replace exterior sliding patio door at same roof deck. Painting and cleaning. | $14,723 | [SF1880499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880499/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [172-188 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--188-newton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | This is for 184 Newton st #3 Install a lighted medicine cabinet and arc fault breaker | $500 | [E1895030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895030/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire of Two-Family Residence and common areas | $37,000 | [E1890791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890791/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [172-188 Newton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--188-newton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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. Work to be done at 184 Newton St | $15,258 | [SF1888876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888876/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [71-73 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-perthshire-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | New Shingle roof | $14,000 | [SF1875706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875706/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [107-109 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-brayton-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade current 200amp service to 400amp overhead service with 1 200amp apartment meter and 1 100amp apartment meter | $1,150 | [E1859368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859368/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [126 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-brayton-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of 14 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $18,000 | [SF1851736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851736/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [126 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-brayton-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of 14 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1851744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851744/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [110-112 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-brayton-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Upgraded Service from 100amp to 300amp 120/240 Overhead Add 01 New Meter Public Total of Meters 4 | $7,000 | [E1847584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847584/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 8.

## More on this street

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

- [17 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-matchett-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [32 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-matchett-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [46 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-matchett-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [47-49 Matchett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-matchett-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:49 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, the one permit at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-matchett-st/