# Building permits at 83 Norwell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M alteration or repair at 147 Harvard St, permitted Oct 8.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 19, 2025: Erect 20x30 tent for private event May 24th. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 116 more permits (114 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 41 Bicknell St, 0.22 mi southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Other | Erect 20x30 tent for private event May 24th | $1,915 | [SF1719067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1719067/) |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID) 4755095 | $1,000 | [SF1445804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1445804/) |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Solar | Installation of 21 roof mount solar panels - 7.35 KWDC Photovoltaic system | $10,000 | [SF1213628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1213628/) |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Solar | Installation of 21 roof mount solar panels - 7.35 KWDC Photovotlaic system | $7,000 | [E1213633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1213633/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 160 ft N | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo cabinets, bathroom and damaged ceiling. Renovate kitchen, Bathrooms, and bedroom closets repair wood flooring and paint. | $50,000 | [SF1902497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902497/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 400 ft SE | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 400 ft SE | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 400 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 860 ft SE | Roofing | demo/replace 12 squares of asphalt shingles demo/replace 2 square of ruber roof | $11,500 | [SF1903831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903831/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | wiring for furnace and condenser | $1,150 | [E1900516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900516/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 410 ft W | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 350 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 290 ft N | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with public meter. UA 28821744 | $8,000 | [E1895509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895509/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elmont-st/) | 710 ft SE | Roofing | New shingle roof strip off old roof, new pvc railings, new vinyl replacement window and window trim and new exterior door replacement. | $42,300 | [SF1894192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894192/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-page-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove existing 137 sq ft deck, stairs and rails - install new 137sq ft deck, stairs and rails per photos and plans attached | $56,005 | [SF1894762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894762/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 340 ft E | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 11 squares of existing roofing. Install new Owens Corning architectural asphalt shingles, including synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, flashing, ridge ventilation, and all required roofing accessories. Work to be completed in accordance with MA | $21,509 | [SF1894114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894114/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 340 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $8,131 | [SF1882062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882062/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 340 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $27,222 | [E1882068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882068/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [115 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-glenway-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891577/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 900 ft SW | Fire systems | Installing new 24v fire alarm system for 2-family w/ ADU addition in basement. Owner has requested FQAC to be designer and installer for this fire alarm system. These plans submitted should supersede any previously supplied 24v fire alarm system plans for permit ALT1692246. Thank you.Verify by ward  | $5,800 | [A1873296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1873296/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 490 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 310 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 340 ft NE | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-gleason-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,914 | [SF1875979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875979/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 470 ft N | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [141-143 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141--143-glenway-st/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870479/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Ripley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-ripley-rd/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Wiring replacement AC system (Coil/Condenser) | $1,035 | [E1870463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870463/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,064 | [SF1863031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863031/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35-35a Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35a-gleason-st/) | 900 ft SW | Plumbing | furnace replacement | $8,000 | [G1866957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866957/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [103-105 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-glenway-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air seal and densepack cellulose in attic floor, install thermodome cover for pull down stair, install wind baffles and chutes to maintain soffit venting | $4,350 | [SF1859346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings, and replacing it if necessary. | $12,500 | [SF1859116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859116/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 960 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in new building iaw 780 cmr 10th edition to include fire alarm initiating and notification devices | $3,500 | [EFA1849489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849489/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | 2 family house, Service change 200amp | $2,500 | [E1849053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849053/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 820 ft SW | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 810 ft N | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 810 ft N | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/) | 900 ft E | Fire systems | install backflow and check Valve and osy valve | $18,000 | [SF1843701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843701/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Drainage for 4 new washers. | $8,000 | [PL1846653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846653/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Connecting gas dryers to main gas line | $4,000 | [G1846659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846659/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 63 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [94 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | tel/data | $400 | [ELV1808177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1808177/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [94 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | smoke detector local 120v | $100 | [EFA1808178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1808178/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [84 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | complete wiring for power and lighting of 9 units | $40,000 | [E1909136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909136/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [147 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-harvard-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces. | $1,640,000 | [FND1830039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1830039/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6r Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6r-gleason-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | new pluming for single family | $6,000 | [PL1905818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905818/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [6 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-gleason-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | new plumbing in basement unit | $4,000 | [PL1905770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905770/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower with prefab acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace valve and fixtures. No Structural Changes | $30,381 | [PL1894064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894064/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [31 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bicknell-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. Remove and replace (1) toilet and (1) vanity, like for like. | $25,422 | [SF1902525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902525/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installation of 28 modules-roof mounted - 12.040 kw dc, 9.772 kw ac | $18,868 | [E1897544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installation of 28 modules, solar roof-mounted, 12.040 kW DC, 9.772 kW AC | $47,169 | [SF1890363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890363/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [11 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-page-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing - units 1 and 2 only. Blown in cellulose. | $6,000 | [SF1891508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891508/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Wire finish basement with bathroom: 18 recessed lights 16 outlets 1 sub panel - 100amps 3 smoke detectors 1 inside fan | $7,800 | [E1896762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896762/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $3,000 | [PL1894742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894742/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [69 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glenway-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $900 | [G1890243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890243/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes -2nd floor windows | $7,841 | [SF1883723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883723/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install new 208/230V electrical circuit and AC disconnect for a 1-ton ductless mini-split system. | $1,000 | [E1882854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882854/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [51 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-bicknell-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 3 | $5,179 | [SF1879885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879885/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-fowler-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair back stairs same size as existing, 8" risers and 11" threads by 36" wide, about 9 steps, all pt. Repair front stairs just replace threads and risers with composite and pvc, only 4 steps. Replace 4 sections of guard rails 36' x 40" each with pvc on front deck. | $5,200 | [SF1874441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874441/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of 2 Electric Water Heaters in basement of residence BID Permit# SF1846146 | $3,000 | [PL1868472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868472/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Automatic Control Systems, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873221/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV system. | $3,000 | [ELV1873214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873214/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [33 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bicknell-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic unit #2 | $3,022 | [SF1868512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868512/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200A to 400A, 2 hot water tank, 2 condenser heat pump, 2 bath fan | $15,600 | [E1863645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863645/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [11 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding from home. Install 3/8" foam board insulation to the exterior. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover trim fascia and soffit. | $38,600 | [SF1865401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865401/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [55 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bicknell-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation to exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Install vertical siding to front bays. Cover trim fascia and soffit. Install new gutters and screens. | $46,500 | [SF1865392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865392/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845522/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [65 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-mclellan-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | install 3 20amp receptacles in 3rd floor apartment bedrooms | $2,700 | [E1859664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859664/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845527/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation adding 6 bathrooms | $15,000 | [PL1862184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862184/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Two new furnaces and two new kitchen stoves | $3,500 | [G1862188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862188/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [144-144b Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--144b-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1856923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856923/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | New (1) CAT and (1) RG6 lines per unit for new 2 family property. | $3,000 | [ELV1848625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848625/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | All new local smoke and CO detectors in new 2 family property. | $6,000 | [EFA1848618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1848618/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-bradshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 2 family property. New 400AMP service with 2 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $20,000 | [E1848610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848610/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [47 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-wolcott-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | demo existing porch to be rebuilt with in the same foot print | $16,000 | [SF1849513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849513/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bicknell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bicknell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $7,740 | [SF1848087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848087/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Bradshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradshaw-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install new receptacles and switches in bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, including one GFCI receptacle in the bathroom and 4 new breakers. | $3,100 | [E1846734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846734/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Upgrade electrical service; install mini splits, replace water tanks, replace window and door (main entry) | $102,500 | [SF1846146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846146/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [32 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Basement and wall insulation and air sealing in both units. | $11,200 | [SF1837682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837682/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [34 Gleason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-gleason-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Relocating inverter from interior to exterior on the same wall. | $1,000 | [E1844586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844586/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 41 Bicknell St | 0.22 mi SW | To change the legal occupancy from four residential units to a building with five residential units anda… | [BOA1903128](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-09-22 |
| Requested |  | 99 Erie St | 0.24 mi NW | To change the legal occupancy from a building with six residential units to a building with eight… | [BOA1905278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 0.19 mi S | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 147 Harvard St | 0.23 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "At Risk/Foundation for new 4-unit residential unit development with 3 on-grade parking spaces" | [BOA1811687](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [67 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-norwell-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [104 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-norwell-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [106 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-norwell-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [108 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-norwell-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [134 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-norwell-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [139 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-norwell-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 2026-10-18 10:02 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 18, 05:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 116 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-norwell-st/