# Building permits at 84 Spencer St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 7, 2025: Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 89 more permits (87 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 7 Helen St, 0.23 mi west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Install 28 squares of double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install gutters and downspouts. | $30,000 | [SF1730406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1730406/) |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Repair to water damaged bathroom. Drywall, replacement of fixtures, electrical. | $25,000 | [SF1524260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1524260/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 220 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 3 Finish Only - 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 dishwasher on second floor. | $300 | [PL1905797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905797/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 220 ft E | Electrical | Add new meter for fire pump supply, pipe on exterior of building, entering at fire pump location. Add non fuse disconnect. Wire controller, flow, pressure switch and pump. | $3,500 | [E1905660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905660/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 220 ft E | Fire systems | Install a new wet fire Sprinkler system | $30,000 | [ALT1826752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826752/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 220 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1854915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854915/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 220 ft E | Alteration or repair | Labor and materials to install lally column. Lally will be 3.5" diameter, steel lined and concrete filled set on 24"x24"x12" footing. | $1,900 | [SF1854912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854912/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [129 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-whitfield-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1845097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845097/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [606 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606-park-st/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing doors and replace with 2 new doors. No structral work | $4,607 | [SF1901104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901104/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | New service 200 amp to 400 amp and rewire whole house | $15,000 | [E1906681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906681/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade the existing service 100amp 120/240v to 200amp 120/240v, wiring new kitchen standard appliances and countertop receptacles by code, Adding new bathroom on 3rd floor by code, new laundry electric washer and dryer on 3rd floor and install 2 6' feet electric baseboard heat on 3 floor bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1905893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905893/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of sink in school breakroom. | $600 | [PL1904288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904288/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-wheatland-av/) | 400 ft SE | Roofing | roof replace | $20,000 | [SF1903183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903183/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | we are going to be insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $19,603 | [SF1897668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897668/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | New full bathroom, 1 laundry, renovation of the kitchen | $6,000 | [PL1902226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902226/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing the gas stove | $500 | [G1902227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902227/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 640 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $55,941 | [SF1899374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899374/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 640 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS | $39,159 | [E1899377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899377/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3 Herbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-herbert-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 20 windows, same sizes and locations as the originals. Specs attached. Remove and replace rear flat roofing section only with all new EPDM rubber roofing (1.5sq). | $19,041 | [SF1897333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897333/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Main panel replacement and replace meter and service disconnect | $4,400 | [E1899379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899379/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [135-135b Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--135b-spencer-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Permit to restore power to public meter turned off | $1,200 | [E1897449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897449/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [590 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-park-st/) | 250 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tear down rear platforms and staircases. Rear build to same specs. Stamped engineers drawing submitted. | $65,000 | [SF1896172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896172/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [41 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-standish-st/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $15,000 | [SF1893934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893934/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $15,290 | [SF1890016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890016/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 690 ft N | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT1622752, change of engineer of record to Jason Kahan, due to previous engineer Kevin M. King going out of business. | $8,000 | [A1882850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882850/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Tv data and internet wiring | $4,500 | [ELV1888721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888721/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 690 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $6,000 | [EFA1882259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882259/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 640 ft N | Roofing | replace roofing on house and garage, replace deck boards and railings as needed on front entry | $20,000 | [SF1878258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878258/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200 Amp to 400 Amp. Upgrade range from gas to electric and add 2 heat pumps | $18,000 | [E1875520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875520/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Installing three tubs, one show stall, four toilets, four lavs 4 kitchen sinks, 4 water heaters, 4 tankless. I'm ford laundry rooms | $25,000 | [PL1875581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875581/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-athelwold-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $9,606 | [SF1868538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868538/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 690 ft N | Fire systems | Installed fourteen 120 volt smoke detectors in units | $2,500 | [EFA1865733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | wire four apartments | $42,000 | [E1865732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865732/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [567 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-park-st/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 567 Park St Apt 2 | $1,200 | [ELV1867520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867520/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Dunlap St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dunlap-st/) | 990 ft SE | Roofing | rubber roof job remove the old rubber roof check for any rotten wood if there is a little bit replace it but if it is a lot let the homeowner know install new insulation foam install new drip edge on the entire house install new rubber roof | $14,000 | [SF1858433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858433/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-athelwold-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Combining 3 panels into 2 | $2,000 | [E1857469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857469/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [31 Rosedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-rosedale-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from a two family into three family. Scope includes extended living space into basement &; extending 3rd level, reconfiguration to create 3rd unit, addition of roof dormers, new front addition of interior stair tower, and complete gut renovation. Also includes new interior layouts | $490,000 | [ALT1487554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1487554/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [516 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-park-st/) | 720 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone heat pump system in unit 514 | $31,507 | [SF1823080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823080/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, ductwork repair, heat pump install, window & door install, bulkhead install, range & hood install, bath vents. gutter & downspouts install, removal of vents and pipes. | $108,550 | [SF1847716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847716/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Installation of school sign lighting. | $19,100 | [E1849590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849590/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wheatland-av/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing flat roofing system and install new TPO roofing system including underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, intake ventilation, and related roofing accessories. | $32,990 | [SF1847173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847173/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT Closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825154/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board to the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install black gutters and downspouts. | $28,600 | [SF1842736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842736/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 46 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [86-88 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-bernard-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-891845) (Unit -88) | $9,000 | [SF1906985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906985/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [94 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-harvard-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 N | 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 N | Electrical | complete wiring for power and lighting of 9 units | $40,000 | [E1909136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909136/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Install 2 bathroom fans | $2,500 | [E1902430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902430/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900885/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1900903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900903/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [23 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bradlee-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Kneewall, Attic | $17,180 | [SF1894128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894128/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system throughout four-story building, including facp, remote annunciator, nac power supply, smoke/co detection, pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall interfaces and cellular communicator per approved plans. | $46,000 | [EFA1891835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1891835/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Data tv and internet wiring | $6,200 | [ELV1888731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888731/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [547-553 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/547--553-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Prep sink, create air gap between sink outlet existing drain | $1,900 | [PL1887135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887135/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [282-292 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282--292-talbot-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $157,680 | [SF1870554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870554/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [24 Aspinwall Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-aspinwall-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1877524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877524/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 | [24 Aspinwall Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-aspinwall-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 3700sq ft vinyl siding including trim and gutters - no change in structure | $97,658 | [SF1882646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882646/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $18,872 | [SF1872012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872012/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bradlee-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | repair Garage in driveway as needed correct;V833973 | $5,000 | [SF1870301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870301/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | install backflow to boiler | $300 | [PL1867271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867271/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | install new boiler in basement | $3,000 | [G1867272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867272/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of new intercom system and nurse call | $80,000 | [ELV1861284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Misc fire alarm adds only 10 devices total | $50,000 | [EFA1861274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861274/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | unit upgrades. devices, breakers, lighting and appliances. 31 units total | $180,000 | [E1861246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861246/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [508-512 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/508--512-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Dorchester Municipal Court - Install new DGP, (3) CTs, CAT6 from gas meter to DGP, wire 18/4 to water meter. Sour138x | $2,500 | [E1858249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858249/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [11 Kerwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-kerwin-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing items: - 2 bathroom sinks - 2 toilets - 2 showers - 1 kitchen sink. We are removing the floor in the basement to gain access to the underground main sewer line. We are removing the house trap and re-piping the sewer line and PVC. | $11,500 | [PL1855719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855719/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom remodeling | $6,000 | [PL1853224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853224/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 21, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | third floor bathroom renovation light, outlet and exhaust fan | $850 | [E1851972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851972/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [271 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one window in unit 1. No structural changes. | $1,696 | [SF1848879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848879/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-school-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of bathroom on second floor.Tile on wall ( One partition wall only ) Tile on floor. Note Remainig partition walls will be done by others in a separate building permit application | $3,500 | [SF1840944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840944/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Third Floor Bathroom Renovation | $27,900 | [SF1848644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848644/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [45 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-bernard-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | To demo and rebuild 3 decker porch leaving original roof | $54,995 | [SF1848927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848927/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to Access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825156/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-bernard-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 10 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $20,711 | [SF1843191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843191/) |

## 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 | 7 Helen St | 0.23 mi W | To construct a new 4-story, 4-unit, fully sprinklered building on a currently vacant lot | [BOA1835131](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-04-01 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 97 Millet St | 460 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Two-story mudroom and bedroom addition at rear/side of the existing residence" | [BOA1847298](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-08 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 34 Athelwold St | 770 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "New 6-Unit Residential Development with 3 On-Grade Parking Spaces" | [BOA1810310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/): newest permit May 25, 2026
- [48 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-spencer-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [45 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-spencer-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [132-134 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-spencer-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025
- [35 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-spencer-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [16 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-spencer-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [15 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-spencer-st/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 23:12 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 16, 20:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 89 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-spencer-st/