# Building permits at 81 Windsor St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M alteration or repair at 700 Columbus Av, permitted Jul 21.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 16, 2025: Gas test. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Plumbing | gas test | $750 | [G1775598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1775598/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [41-55 Warwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--55-warwick-st/) | 170 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $283,891 | [SF1902015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902015/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 150 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1848787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848787/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 150 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1848783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848783/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 150 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement. No structural changes. | $4,061 | [SF1844170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844170/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [66 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hammond-st/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 1. 2Nd floor: convert the tub bathroom to standing shower bathroom, relocate the door to make it a private bathrom inside the bedroom 2. 2Nd floor: add one shower bathroom in another bedroom 3.3rd floor: add one shower bathroom in each bedroomwork to be done at secondary address 68 hammond; | $40,000 | [SF1906875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906875/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5-15 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--15-hammond-st/) | 710 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $127,694 | [SF1902001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902001/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-20 Kendall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--20-kendall-st/) | 750 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $201,846 | [SF1901888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901888/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [35-45 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--45-hammond-st/) | 590 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $195,998 | [SF1901880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901880/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Other | Erect (2) 9x20 tents on 9/4/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,160 | [SF1885896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885896/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Replacement of FACU and updating firmware. | $25,000 | [ALT1871149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871149/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Re-Connect Gas Line to 3 Roof Top Units | $5,000 | [G1880193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880193/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 530 ft NW | Fire systems | Install two smoke detectors,two pull stations,two horn strobes and one strobe in the bathroom, all to be connected to the existing fire alarm system in the building | $4,200 | [ALT1871673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871673/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing rooftop make up air units with new MAU's. Work includes installation of associated duct work; new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. | $1,411,000 | [ALT1838419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838419/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Replace FACU only | $25,000 | [EFA1870836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870836/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 530 ft NW | Fire systems | Install 02 horn strobes in the dining area and Kitchen,01 strobe in the bathroom, install the pull stations and two smokes | $3,500 | [EFA1870572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870572/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Install 3 Detection Devices. Davenport a | $2,500 | [EFA1870320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870320/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Install wiring for new Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport a | $14,000 | [E1870316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870316/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Furnish and Install 1 FBP | $1,500 | [ELV1869126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | 1135 Tremont 6 NU Hockey Facility. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264321 | $3,535 | [ELV1868023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868023/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Add 03 / 20 amp circuit, replace two emergency lights with exit sign, wiring, electric gas, valve,and place dining area light | $2,800 | [E1866821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Connecting 36 furniture feeds on the 8th floor for Northeastern University | $1,100 | [E1862319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862319/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Scope of work includes installation of concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $82,645 | [ALT1851458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851458/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $3,645 | [G1861819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861819/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/) | 750 ft NW | Other | Install and secure exterior banners on building surfaces to advertise apartment availability. Measure and position banners for proper placement and visibility, using appropriate tools and equipment. Banners are 2x4 and 3x8 | $150 | [SF1859958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859958/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | NEU, 1135 Tremont Renaissance Hall Levels 5 & 8 Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264252 | $17,920 | [ELV1859009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859009/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Fire systems | Installing new fire alarm devices in the tenant space on the 6th floor. (NEU Locker Rooms) | $14,000 | [EFA1858217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858217/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 530 ft NW | Fire systems | Tie in 1st floor restaurant kitchen Ansul to fire alarm system for supervision. | $2,000 | [EFA1858153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858153/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation of existing space and installing new plumbing fixtures. | $91,500 | [PL1855068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855068/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Install 35 data locations on the 6th floor | $42,000 | [ELV1856689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856689/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope of work for 716 Columbus Ave includes painting, replacing carpet, installing base, and replacing one fan box unit. | $126,522 | [SF1855611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855611/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | NEU Davenport Bldg A - Demo of existing controls on (12) exhaust fans, (3) RTUs. (3) new RTUs & associated interlock. Abs103x | $55,205 | [ELV1851606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851606/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Replacement of (3) roof top mechanical units,consisting of disconnect of old units and rewiring (1) for( 1 0of the new units | $42,000 | [E1851093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851093/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Fire systems | Disconnect and reinstall (3) induct smoke detectors into new RTU units | $10,000 | [EFA1851101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851101/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Remodel of new offices on level 6. (NU Hockey Locker Rooms - Job #260220) | $102,500 | [E1849391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849391/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Enabling; work Replacing 3 roof top units with associated duct work | $5,000 | [SF1847067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847067/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 990 ft W | Fire systems | Renovation of select areas on floors 5 & 8. (NU Ren Park 5&8 - Job #260140) | $15,600 | [EFA1846914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846914/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [805 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-columbus-av/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | This project is taking one large lab support space (469C) and dividing it into 2 smaller spaces (469C and 470C). This work will also include new casework in 469C including a new sink. 470C will also receive new casework. Original permit number was SF-1809746, we are updating to an ALT permit.eplan; | $206,282 | [ALT1818822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818822/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Whittier St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-whittier-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Unit C101 - Replace existing metal boxes with new metal boxes due to water damage | $750 | [E1897521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897521/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [425-435 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425--435-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | Install non-illuminated letters to storefront to read "Revive Fitness" as approved by BPDA | $6,500 | [ALT1871915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871915/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1917 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1917-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | to operated a gas powered generator for an outdoor event on the 22th of August 12pm - 4pm.(amplifier and speakers). | $750 | [ETS1873573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1873573/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [709 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1871804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1871804/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | Install 3 detection Devices. International village | $2,500 | [EFA1870288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870288/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install 3 Initiating Devices. Davenport B | $2,500 | [EFA1870310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870310/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install wiring for Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport B | $15,000 | [E1870305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870305/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install wiring to Fire Alarm pump and Controller. International village | $15,000 | [E1870284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870284/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [815 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate Lvl 1 room &; Lvl 4 research lab. L1 Rm to be 1-HR fire rating and reclassified Control Area. L4 existing Group H-3 chem. storage be modified to allow reclassification as Group H-3/H-4. Apart from the H-3/H-4 room reclassification, the renovations do not change occup. classification or use. | $733,205 | [ALT1807917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807917/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $95,040 | [ALT1851709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851709/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes selective demo, concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate for the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $79,280 | [ALT1851468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851468/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Unit L2 Electrical repairs due to water damage. Replace panelboard and update circuit breakers. Replace throughout: light fixtures, receptacles, switches and smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. | $10,000 | [E1849404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849404/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Unit L1 Electrical repairs due to water damage. Replace panelboard and update circuit breakers. Replace throughout: light fixtures, receptacles, switches and smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. | $10,000 | [E1849398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849398/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | 61 Lenox Street, Unit 2. Permit SF1847339; Swapping the angle stops in the kitchen. Cap off the drain. Install a p-trap and reconnect the drain. | $1,000 | [PL1848831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848831/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | 61 Lenox Street Unit 1, Permit SF1847344; Swapping the angle stops in the kitchen. Cap off the drain. Install a p-trap and reconnect the drain. | $1,000 | [PL1848828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848828/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Reconstruction of the unit 2 from water damaged/affected areas, partial drywall removal in the affected areas, new kitchen cabinets, new electrical panel, new flooring, new ceiling fixtures, new paint. | $42,500 | [SF1847344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847344/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [61 Lenox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lenox-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Unit 1 Reconstruction of water damaged/affected areas. New kitchen cabinets, new flooring, partial drywall removal, new appliances, new electrical panel, new ceiling fixtures, new paint. | $42,500 | [SF1847339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847339/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 151 Lenox St | 0.19 mi NE | To erect a new 7-story Multifamily Dwelling for 38 units on vacant land | [BOA1857936](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-04 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 612 to 612a Shawmut Av | 0.22 mi E | To erect a new 4-story building with seven Residential Units and one Retail Space | [BOA1842341](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [77 Windsor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-windsor-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 14:06 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-windsor-st/