# Building permits at 85 Alexander St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M project at 568-574 Columbia Rd, permitted Jun 5.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 11, 2024: SIDING: strip existing siding from home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Alteration or repair | SIDING: strip existing siding from home, install insulated vinyl siding per code (40 SQ) install vented vinyl soffit, wrap all fascia and rake boards along with all window and door casings to make maintenance free | $65,374 | [SF1659249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659249/) |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Renovate master/guest bath, Renovate Kitchen, Resurface front and rear decks, HVAC, carpentry.;Electrical, plumbing will be pulled on separate permits. | $30,000 | [SF726432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF726432/) |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Plumbing | One additional Gas Furnace in Basement, inadvertently omitted from G723944 | $100 | [G728268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G728268/) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Plumbing | Replace 3 handle shower valve with anti scald vlv, reinstall existing WC, Install one Navien HWH, one gas fired furnace. | $1,200 | [PL723943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL723943/) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Plumbing | Install in the basement new Navien Hot Water Heater, Run Gas pipe to attic Furnace. | $300 | [G723944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G723944/) |
| Dec 2, 2016 | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $2,500 | [PL662428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL662428/) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home's Electrical System. 32 panels rated @ 8.32kW JB-0215655 | $20,000 | [SF594530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF594530/) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Electrical | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 8.32kW-DC @ S.T.C. Grid-Tied. 32 panels JB-0215655 | $14,000 | [E594531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E594531/) |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Alteration or repair | rebuild existing porches and install a new kitchen | $25,000 | [SF602987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF602987/) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Electrical | Temp power and lights after fire to building - | $1,000 | [E585239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E585239/) |
| May 4, 2015 | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per GAF specs, install soffit and ridge ventilation (24 square) | $26,295 | [SF468517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF468517/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 110 ft E | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 110 ft E | Electrical | Re-wire single-family dwelling with smoke detector and heatpump and mini split | $12,000 | [E1880127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880127/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [78 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-glendale-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,192 | [SF1900705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900705/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $6,793 | [SF1902553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902553/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,183 | [SF1897246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897246/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,181 | [E1897249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897249/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Woodford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woodford-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove the first-floor porch only, flooring, joist, balluster, hand railing, and stairs leading to the first-floor landing. Replace all with new PT lumber and joists for lower and upper first floor porch with all new lumber and composite flooring | $10,000 | [SF1895046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895046/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Cedar Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cedar-pl/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-880921) | $6,000 | [SF1893902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893902/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 540 ft SW | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 570 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $21,528 | [ALT1864359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864359/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [56 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-monadnock-st/) | 380 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,782 | [SF1883102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883102/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | 2 - family alteration permit - ALT1840462 Deck renovation, Outside lights 8 recessed lights 4 motion sensor light | $2,000 | [E1874435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874435/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 980 ft S | Roofing | Strip roof - Install ice weather shield synthetic underlayment brown drip edge - pipe flashing - chimney flashing | $13,200 | [SF1872245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872245/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Nonquit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-nonquit-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install new doors with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed. dispose od old door.Quantity-(2) | $7,198 | [SF1863165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863165/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 320 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Adding public meter | $6,000 | [E1859131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859131/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 570 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1851323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851323/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 810 ft N | Roofing | Replace roof, siding and redo front porch and replace back stairs, we will need to add 18 footings sono tubes and replace the front deck structural framing that is not up to code in the same footprint | $163,148 | [ALT1840462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840462/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Roof replacement, tear off all material and install new architectural shingle with new underlayment. Siding replacement, remove one layer of the vinyl siding, install new trim for windows, new soffit, new foam installation, and new vinyl siding. | $30,500 | [SF1850972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850972/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 740 ft W | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-monadnock-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Remove main service power t box from inside house and install Hand Hole splice box outside inground extend to new 400 amp meter main and 2 panels. Provide future conduit if possible upgrade from utility is needed. | $6,000 | [E1849882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849882/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-monadnock-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Retest of floor 1 Gas | $700 | [G1846224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846224/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Unit 1 rewire all the bedroom, kitchen, new bathroom, at a new sub panel in the unit. | $15,000 | [E1900389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900389/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Plumb. 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen | $7,000 | [PL1896787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896787/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [554-562 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/554--562-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Demolition | Hand removal of a small brick structure covering a 2000-gallon aboveground storage tank outside - approximately 12'L x 5'5" H x 5' D | $5,727 | [SF1872808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872808/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [564-566 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564--566-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Sign | Install individual, non-illuminating, gold colored PVC flush to the wall. | $2,200 | [ALT1869818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869818/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo bathroom complete. Demo all bedroom cielings, new half bathroom install new kitchen. Drywall ceilings and walls tape finish,revised electrical, piant unit completely, sand refinish floors, til bathrooms complete | $58,756 | [SF1881970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881970/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881137) | $3,000 | [SF1880178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880178/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 493 Columbia Rd Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1867530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867530/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $32,775 | [SF1861254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861254/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $109,725 | [E1861258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861258/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [568-574 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/568--574-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | New construction plumbing for 6-story / 48-unit mixed-use residential over ground-floor retail. | $1,650,000 | [PL1858007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858007/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $25,116 | [SF1849064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849064/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [19 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-bodwell-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | legalize 10 x 20'; deck on garage and 50' awning on left side of building (No work to de done) | Not listed | [ALT1703560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703560/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $84,084 | [E1849068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849068/) |

## 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 |  | 725 to 747 Dudley St | 0.22 mi NE | To change occupancy to include Nail/beauty salon | [BOA1822001](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-18 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Baker Av | 0.22 mi S | To legalize existing shed & storage of 2 bob cats on said property and add curb cut for proposed driveway | [BOA1883830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-07 |

## More on this street

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

- [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [100 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-alexander-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [102 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-alexander-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [64 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-alexander-st/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024
- [62 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-alexander-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:36 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-alexander-st/