# Building permits at 83 Etna St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, May 29: Repair of front porch and back deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 30 ft S | 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 27, 2026 | [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/) | 30 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [74 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-elmira-st/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [59 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-murdock-st/) | 560 ft SE | 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/) | 560 ft SE | 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/) | 600 ft W | 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/) | 600 ft W | 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/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/) | 260 ft NE | 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 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 870 ft SW | 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/) | 460 ft SE | Demolition | Demolish existing multifamilyDig Safe#20263209812 | $50,000 | [SF1896841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896841/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [22 Saybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saybrook-st/) | 730 ft N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $11,500 | [SF1902187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902187/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 750 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling - UNIT 108 | $2,000 | [PL1899333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899333/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Install lighting throughout kitchen are, floor heat power Work to be done at 1 cypress st unit 108 | $2,000 | [E1897619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897619/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-12 Seager Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-seager-ct/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing 3 existing double hung windows | $4,238 | [SF1894105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894105/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel - Work to be done at secondary address 1 Cypress Rd | $43,500 | [SF1874966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874966/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [108 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-murdock-st/) | 560 ft 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/) | 500 ft E | 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/) | 260 ft NE | 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 3, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $22,120 | [SF1879942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879942/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 700 ft W | 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 20, 2026 | [17 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sparhawk-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | AC 2nd floor | $9,000 | [E1873069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873069/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [32-34 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-etna-st/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2Nd floor windows remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,500 | [SF1867747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867747/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft 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/) | 270 ft 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/) | 270 ft 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 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 450 ft W | 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 | [43 Gardena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-gardena-st/) | 270 ft 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/) | 270 ft 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/) | 270 ft 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/) | 270 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing furnace and gas stove | $6,000 | [G1849690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849690/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [212-214 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-market-st/) | 870 ft N | Roofing | Remove and Replace EPDM, Parapet Cap, Install aluminum Drip Edge, Flash all Inside and Outside Corners, Install Tapered Insulation. We will need a lift for this project. | $18,341 | [SF1853686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853686/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1841940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1841940/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $24,877 | [SF1851941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851941/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [89-91 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89--91-dustin-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Move the existing PV system tie-in to a different meter on same property. | $499 | [E1852159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852159/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [77-79 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-dustin-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $11,530 | [SF1850577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850577/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-murdock-st/) | 500 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [33 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-murdock-st/) | 750 ft S | 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 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 660 ft NW | 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 4, 2026 | [34 Dustin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dustin-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1841937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841937/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Install 23 Data cables | $8,000 | [ELV1899251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899251/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for two commercial bathroom and break room kitchen sink with dishwasher. | $58,000 | [PL1889177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889177/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 28, 2026 | [15 Henshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-henshaw-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 25, 2026 | [114-116 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--116-n-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of existing building from professional office/medical to place of worship and community center. Interior renovations to reconfigure space to new uses; reconfigure existing parking area to provide 15 parking spaces including one accessible space; new mechanical, electrical, fire sys. | $350,000 | [ALT1808921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808921/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 17, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace EP lab equipment | $28,000 | [E1873523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873523/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [155-157 Murdock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155--157-murdock-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installing 33 Windows,Remove the existing window,Inspect the rough opening.Prepare the opening.Install flashing,Set and secure the window. Air seal the window. Install exterior weather protection.Install interior trim | $21,000 | [SF1867880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867880/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Relocate hand sinks, rinse sinks, floor sinks, and grease trap | $5,000 | [PL1860197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860197/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing 5 roof top units | Not listed | [G1859052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859052/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 4, 2026 | [145 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-n-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Disconnect wiring to 5 rtu reconnect and replace outlets and disconnects. | $5,000 | [E1857375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857375/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [667 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/667-cambridge-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect rtu above sanctuaries. | $10,000 | [E1855369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855369/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [736 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/736-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of 9 March Network Cameras | $10,000 | [ELV1851163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851163/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

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

- [87 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-etna-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [64 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-etna-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [32-34 Etna St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-etna-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 17:27 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 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-etna-st/