# Building permits at 84 Seattle St, Boston, MA

17 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 11, 2025: Repair 800-amp service. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Electrical | Repair 800-amp service | $5,000 | [E1718625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1718625/) |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage HVAC control system. | $8,000 | [ELV663086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV663086/) |
| Dec 8, 2016 | Electrical | • Temp Harvard/Turner space for new Science Complex @ 84 Seattle St. Allston MA 1st & 2nd fl (17) quad data locations (4 cat 6). (31) dual locations (2 cat 6). (9) WAP locations (1 cat 6A). (32) single locations (1 cat 6) | $18,000 | [ELV663934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV663934/) |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Fire systems | Renovation of Existing Space | $20,000 | [EFA662498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA662498/) |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Electrical | Renovate Existing Space. | $55,000 | [E662491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E662491/) |
| Dec 2, 2016 | Electrical | work includes wiring controls for several VAV boxes in a mock up room @ 84 Seattle St Boston. Ma 02134 | $5,500 | [ELV662408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV662408/) |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Plumbing | 366600 - HU-SEC - adding plumbing fixtures the the first and second floor. | $55,000 | [PL662190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL662190/) |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Alteration or repair | 1st and 2 nd floors.The scope of work under this permit consist of new partition layout with new ceilings and flooring. The scope also includes minor new smoke detectors for the new layout and the installation of a new handicap bathroom and water bubblers. The light fixture will be reused and new in | $307,000 | [ALT647741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT647741/) |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Electrical | Demo to Build Out Temp Office. | $8,000 | [E642086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E642086/) |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing office partitions for new office layout | $20,000 | [SF626625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF626625/) |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Plumbing | 884372- HU Rena Path, Allston Installing 1 irrigation meter | $1,000 | [PL612453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL612453/) |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Plumbing | 884372- Harvard University Rena Path, Allston Installing 1 backflow preventer | $6,000 | [PL612153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL612153/) |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Plumbing | install new boiler | $1,500 | [PL601470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL601470/) |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Plumbing | install new boiler | $1,500 | [G601469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G601469/) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Mechanical (HVAC) | I installed gas, water and flue piping to boiler | $15,000 | [PL570981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL570981/) |
| Dec 4, 2015 | Roofing | Removal of existing roof system down to the steel deck. Installation of new mechanically attached 4" polyisocyanurate, ½" HD cover board, and fully adhered PVC membrane. | $92,499 | [SF544947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF544947/) |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove interior Basement walls, no strucial walls will be removed. The area suffered water damage in the rains in the past weeks and they do not use the that area. No wall will be put back up the the basement will be keep wide open | $4,500 | [SF67733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF67733/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 85 ft SE | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 570 ft S | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Travis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-travis-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Cutting and repointing | $88,600 | [SF1904498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904498/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 430 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | add back flo device for boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901967/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5 Sorrento St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-sorrento-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | gas pipe new boiler | $5,000 | [G1901968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901968/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [150 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-western-av/) | 700 ft N | Fire systems | Conversion of an existing foam suppression system to wet sprinkler system in loading dock and waste storage room. | $101,358 | [ALT1862213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862213/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl washer and 3 full bath. | $15,000 | [PL1896070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896070/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen stove. | $8,000 | [G1896074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896074/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Re-plumbing a kitchen sink waste to use the fixture as a "Food Prep Sink" | $350 | [PL1875774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875774/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 410 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage building automation and controls for RTU replacement | $1,500 | [ELV1849386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849386/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Harvard 114 Western Ave RTU Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect Power for (1) RTU AG 264185 | $6,514 | [E1850049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850049/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical power and lighting within exterior courtyard, and exterior lighting poles along property line. | $25,000 | [E1899060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899060/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Connecting 10 office cubicles at 175 North Harvard st 3rd floor, Boston, for Harvard Repertory Theater. | $315 | [E1879985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879985/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [229 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-n-harvard-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $105,800 | [SF1862601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862601/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Installation of signs for Harvard A.R.T. Sign 1: 2 sets of Internally illuminated letters reading "the Art" for North and South elevations Sign 2: 1 set of externally illuminated letters for the Goel Center Lettering painted black Sign 3: 2 sets of Faux neon lettering reading "Come on In" for the No | $187,339 | [ALT1843186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843186/) |

## 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 |  | 263 N Harvard St | 970 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Subdivide parcel# 2201486000 consisting of 11,525sf…" | [BOA1903964](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 5 Easton St | 950 ft W | To subdivide existing lot and erection of new 3 story 14 unit building.*See associated subdivision… | [BOA1903623](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-23 |
| No decision posted | Dec 16, 2025 | 26 Windom St | 700 ft SE | To change use to: Single family and Additional Dwelling Unit | [BOA1769103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-26 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 50 to 54 Western Av | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 |

## More on this street

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

- [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [36 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-seattle-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 17 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-seattle-st/