# Building permits at 8 Sparhawk St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $664,800 project at 329-343 Washington St, permitted Jun 10.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 29, 2025: Replaced existing electrical meter with a new 3-gang meter socket to provide space for two new apartment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 65 more permits (62 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Electrical | Replaced existing electrical meter with a new 3-gang meter socket to provide space for two new apartment electrical meters. Completed all necessary wiring connections, grounding, and labeling in accordance with NEC requirements. | $6,000 | [E1792030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1792030/) |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Plumbing | Install Backflow for boiler and install water heater | $500 | [PL1385652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1385652/) |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace oil boiler to gas | $8,000 | [G1379773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1379773/) |
| Dec 10, 2010 | Demolition | due to condition of deattached garage. we need to take down before some one gets hurt | $4,000 | [SF54763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF54763/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $500 | [PL1902065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902065/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | remove existing water heater (gas) and replace with a new water heater (gas) | $1,000 | [G1902057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902057/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879537/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879540/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom fixture swap out | $4,000 | [PL1905862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905862/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [56 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-murdock-st/) | 630 ft NE | Demolition | Demolish existing multifamilyDig Safe#20263209812 | $50,000 | [SF1896841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896841/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Install 23 Data cables | $8,000 | [ELV1899251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899251/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | Wire the new 3 bathroom. 1 bathroom for unit 1 2 bathroom for unit 2 | $4,500 | [E1896199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896199/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-warren-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Install temporary heating Boiler. | $25,000 | [G1895304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895304/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add 3 baths. Sand and Refinish wood floor and stairs. Replace 5 interior doors. Paint interior walls. | $30,000 | [SF1888807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888807/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [25 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-warren-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Disconnecting boilers to be replaced. Wiring (4) new 20A, 3P, 208v boilers. Also wiring a few new fans, unit heaters, and new lighting within the same boiler room. All new equipment will be fed from a new 100A 3P 208V panelboard installed in the boiler room. | $75,000 | [E1875553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875553/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-warren-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring of operational controls and safety controls for 4 new boilers Wiring of associated building automation controls | $62,000 | [E1881879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881879/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | demo med gas lines and make safe (oxygen, medical air, vacuum). It is understood that a plumbing permit is not required for any medical gas work but Boston Medical has asked us to file a permit | $5,000 | [PL1875947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875947/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [29 Henshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-henshaw-st/) | 650 ft W | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and replace with new furnace | $5,000 | [G1879706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879706/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [25 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-warren-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove 2 - Heating Boilers and Replace with 4 - Heating Boilers (Low Pressure Steam, 3040 MBH each | $500,000 | [G1872155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872155/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [261-265 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/261--265-washington-st/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for the installation of (1) Heat pump | $1,500 | [E1878203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878203/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15 Henshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-henshaw-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866480) (Unit-3) | $3,000 | [SF1871068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871068/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | Boston Medical Center- Brighton- EP-2 Lab- Remove Existing Ceiling Tiles, Turn Four (4) sprinkler heads upright for equipment installation, reinstall ceiling and turn sprinkler head down in original locations. No Added Sprinkler Coverage. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR, 527 CMR | $1,200 | [SF1877164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877164/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Boston Medical Center - Brighton-Emergency Equipment Replacement EP2 Lab - Replace ceiling,flooring, Swap out Equiptment and repair electrical. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR | $90,400 | [SF1875627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875627/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | AC 2nd floor | $9,000 | [E1873069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873069/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [25 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-warren-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Run new water piping for makeup water, existing backflow preventer to remain | $5,000 | [PL1873032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873032/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Replace EP lab equipment | $28,000 | [E1873523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873523/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Dunkin sales area full remodel | $15,000 | [E1860682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860682/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Relocate hand sinks, rinse sinks, floor sinks, and grease trap | $5,000 | [PL1860197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860197/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Fire systems | • replace the existing 3 hard wired smokes with new • install one new heat detector coming off of the nearest smoke hard wired zone | $14,887 | [EFA1857604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857604/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace with new vinyl siding with moisture paper and insulation underlayment | $52,000 | [SF1857169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857169/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-elmira-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with cellulose and air seal also insulating the kneewall slope with 9" fiberglass and 2" rigid | $15,663 | [SF1852905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852905/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [83 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-etna-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair of front porch and back deck. Demo and rebuild of 2 story front porch with new framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. Demo and rebuild of back deck with new decking, railings, stairs, and finishes. | $10,500 | [SF1853807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853807/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1841940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1841940/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of 9 March Network Cameras | $10,000 | [ELV1851163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851163/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [33 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-murdock-st/) | 440 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing existing 100 amp service with a new 200 amp service. Install new 40 space panel with Surge protection. Install new feeder and disconnect for condenser. | $5,800 | [E1847671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847671/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1841937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841937/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1847535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847535/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [363-365 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/363--365-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | remove the old sign, replace a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,000 | [ALT1900682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900682/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Wire two bedroom attic space in accordance with Massachusetts Electrical Code. Install required smoke/CO detectors and interconnect with the second-floor. | $7,500 | [E1906897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906897/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [396 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-market-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Installing indirect drain on prep sink in basement | $500 | [PL1904758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904758/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [26 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-winship-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Furnish and install a new EPDM (rubber) roofing system on rear of home. | $5,782 | [SF1896383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896383/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [332 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Remove existing 200A defective meter socket with bypass. Install new 200A meter socket with bypass. | $1,800 | [E1894151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894151/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [108 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-murdock-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | replace side entrance 3x5 deck and stairs | $4,600 | [SF1888206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888206/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Reinforce existing materials so that the necessary materials that need to be removed and replaced will be accessible. This will be done on both the front and rear triple decks as described on included contract. Remove all debris. (This application is to replace SF1886513 to correct mistakes made.) | $23,800 | [SF1886560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886560/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Finish existing 3rd floor into 2 bedrooms with play area and legalize extension of living space into the basement area. Owner needs to apply for variance and needs rejection letter for 1. FAR, 2. Gross area, and 3. Usable open space. Please bill for permit reduced fee. | $83,450 | [ALT1603563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1603563/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Demo work only - Remove & cap existing gas pipe to 33 stoves and throughout building | $5,500 | [G1882982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882982/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation - create storage and living space, Laundry Room, flooring, framing, lighting | $30,000 | [ALT1845371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845371/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Cable TV / Phone / Data / Intercom / Power to Access Control | $68,000 | [ELV1863482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863482/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system as part of renovation, including unit smoke detectors with sounder bases, notification appliances. | $110,000 | [EFA1864453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864453/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Renovation of common areas and (35) unit apartment building with (2) first level commercial spaces | $650,000 | [E1863471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863471/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | catv, doorbell | $1,200 | [ELV1859150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859150/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | wire hard wired smoke detectors & combination CO detectors | $2,000 | [EFA1859149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859149/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Rewire 2 family, replace existing meter socket with new 3 gang meter socket 200 amps, rewire basement not living area | $35,000 | [E1859147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859147/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [329-343 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329--343-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new & renovation work on 35 unit apartment building | $664,800 | [PL1859287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859287/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [345-359 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345--359-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove a partition wall and drop ceiling | $4,000 | [SF1859193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859193/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849682/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovating kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $12,000 | [PL1849671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849671/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849693/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849690/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [667 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/667-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect rtu above sanctuaries. | $10,000 | [E1855369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855369/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1847529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847529/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [332 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Install 2 half inch backflow preventers at 3 bay sink at basement area | $1,000 | [PL1851146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851146/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls with dense pack cellulose and basement rim joist with 2" ISO board. | $13,871 | [SF1847966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847966/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing on two of the three units | $11,000 | [SF1846815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846815/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [16 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-winship-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | painting, new wood floor over existing floor | $5,000 | [SF364075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF364075/) |

## 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 |  | 19r Winship St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Building a 25' x 40' detached one story ADU approx. 900 square feet of living space" | [BOA1879785](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-29 |
| Requested |  | 254 Washington St | 950 ft S | To demolish existing structure and erect a new, 4-story, 14-unit multifamily residential building with 7… | [BOA1864698](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-24 |
| Requested |  | 60 Henshaw St | 990 ft W | To remove existing parking area in front yard and install a new playground with climbing equipment… | [BOA1760699](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [10 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sparhawk-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025
- [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [33 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-sparhawk-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 01:05 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 65 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sparhawk-st/