# Building permits at 85 Franklin St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $958,000.

17 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7: Reconnect gas to the water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 190 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1846665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846665/) |
| May 26, 2026 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | remove exiting unsafe deck and install a deck in the same exact location to new building codes. | $24,000 | [SF1787930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1787930/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Strip and install18 square of vinyl siding no structural changes | $47,936 | [SF1759701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1759701/) |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Plumbing | Install one new gas furnace to replace existing in same location, reconnecting to existing gas and electrical. | $3,000 | [G1047226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1047226/) |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Electrical | OME18-328 11.16.18 4th Floor Lighting renovation add floorbox and TV box in conference room | $35,000 | [E900368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E900368/) |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Electrical | Installing 7 low voltage speakers for sound suppression | $1,000 | [ELV898235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV898235/) |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows no structural changes | $5,549 | [SF314813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF314813/) |
| Sep 19, 2012 | Electrical | replace existing lights with new | $3,800 | [E183307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E183307/) |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Demolition, replace ceiling, add lighting and install millwork. | $33,303 | [SF179809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF179809/) |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Plumbing | Sediment Carbon Water Filtration System | $500 | [PL158407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL158407/) |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Sign | Sports &; Physical Therapy Associates; Replace existing Copy Cop sign with the new Sports &; Physical Therapy Associates sign on center front fascia wall (left &; right sign panels to be left blank). Overall Dimensions of the dimensional letters = 30.68" H x 100.3" W (21.4 SF. Letter heights range f | $1,500 | [ALT140079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT140079/) |
| May 7, 2012 | Plumbing | replace two bathrooms,add kitchen sink | $10,000 | [PL139029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL139029/) |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Electrical | Sports & PT | $25,000 | [E133845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E133845/) |
| Jan 27, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Renovate wooden platform in rear of building | $23,902 | [SF115858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF115858/) |
| Sep 14, 2011 | Electrical | Temp genny power for film production 9-17-11 Set location | $500 | [ETS95528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS95528/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 190 ft SE | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 170 ft SE | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 220 ft S | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/) | 160 ft N | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1897854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897854/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 130 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [35 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-adamson-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | 3 laundries | $2,400 | [PL1907876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907876/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-adamson-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Instal laundry (washer and dryer) into a closet in each of the three units. | $10,000 | [SF1899935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899935/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher,  | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 890 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 850 ft E | 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/) | 950 ft E | 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/) | 850 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-holton-st/) | 390 ft NW | Electrical | Wire A/C and air handler replacement | $1,000 | [E1893956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893956/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56-58 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-adamson-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Roofing(strip and reroof) | $12,000 | [SF1888570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888570/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 580 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 830 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. 3rd Floor: 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 showers stalls, and 1 washing machine connection. | $10,000 | [PL1883747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883747/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 610 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61-63 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-adamson-st/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1874992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874992/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third floor add a three-quarter bathroom to the third floor. Remodel the front two-level deck porch. Remodel the side entrance add door to the first floor first side entrance. Remodel the second floor kitchen. Addit | $150,000 | [ALT1798602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798602/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-holton-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and temporary connection of three portable generator light towers for the Saint Anthony's Feast event on August 1, 2026, at 43 Holton Street, Allston, MA. | $5,000 | [ETS1862458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1862458/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 840 ft SE | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 890 ft E | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [26-28 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-aldie-st/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof entire home wiht new asphalt (architectural) shingles and.060 fully adhered rubber roofing on rear flat roof area. Re-lead chimney. | $24,900 | [SF1862020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862020/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [50 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-aldie-st/) | 470 ft W | Alteration or repair | 50 Aldie st Allston Renovation of existing porch (new windows, siding, trims) Work includes: removal of existing porch screens and frames, installation of new construction windows and siding | $30,000 | [SF1853088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853088/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [64-64a Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--64a-adamson-st/) | 420 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re roof. 50 year lifetime Architectural shingles with Snow country ridge vent. 6' of Premium Ice and water shield. Breather roofing underlayment. | $19,250 | [SF1858669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858669/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | kitchen remodel 3 bathrooms remodel outside lights | $11,000 | [E1858512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858512/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 720 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 720 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61-63 Brentwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-brentwood-st/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 61-63 Brentwood St #63 | $12,803 | [SF1848602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848602/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [42-44 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-aldie-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | rough plumbing finish plumbing for 42-44 aldie st allston | $14,000 | [PL1850146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850146/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [42-44 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-aldie-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | rough plumbing finish plumbing for 42-44 aldie st allston | $14,000 | [PL1850137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850137/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [57-59 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-holton-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Other | German international School wants to use the property for event parking on October 16, 17 and 18. There are no costs associated with this event. | Not listed | [SF1908266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908266/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [373-391 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373--391-cambridge-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Demo 387 cambridge st mg spa basement 1 full bath and 5 shampoo chairs. | $3,000 | [PL1906853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906853/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2-6 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-adamson-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation, basement gas water heater. | $3,000 | [PL1906495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906495/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2-6 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-adamson-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Unit 1 basement gas furnace and water heater. | $5,000 | [G1906499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906499/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | 15 A linden st unit B allston ma 02134 renovation of kitchen area with new cabinet | $15,000 | [SF1900509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900509/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring 1 bathroom to each of the units (total 2 bathroom), and two baseboard heat | $4,000 | [E1895299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895299/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovate unit 174's bathroom (x2) on second and third (attic) floor | $6,000 | [PL1872238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872238/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--17-harvard-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated blade sign to read "MIC Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative" | $5,528 | [ALT1868500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868500/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [229 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-n-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $105,800 | [SF1862601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862601/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1863148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863148/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1863149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863149/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add two new bathrooms on unit two. (One on second floor and one on third floor) | $20,000 | [ALT1856708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856708/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [173-175 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173--175-everett-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | New ADU unit: Bed, bath, laundry living room and kitchen. New electrical meter for ADU. Dedicated circuit for new fire alarm system. | $21,000 | [E1851730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851730/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |

## 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 | 0.21 mi NE | 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 | 0.21 mi NE | 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 |
| Requested |  | 280 Lincoln St | 600 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Storage of snow equipment and supplies for emergency snow services" | [BOA1767932](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-25 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 5 to 7 Prescott Pl | 830 ft N | Zoning appeal: "The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third…" | [BOA1822545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-20 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 393 Cambridge St | 0.23 mi S | To construct new 46,659 sf hotel with 96 rooms and 4 drop-off parking spaces | [BOA1838237](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-10 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 5 to 7 Aldie St | 0.19 mi W | To change use from a two-family to a three-family dwelling | [BOA1825552](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-05 |

## More on this street

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

- [85-93 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85--93-franklin-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [86-104 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--104-franklin-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [77 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-franklin-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [74 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-franklin-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [70 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-franklin-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025
- [65-71 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--71-franklin-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [64-74 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--74-franklin-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [60 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-franklin-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025
- [57-63 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--63-franklin-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 21:12 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 17 permits at this address and 63 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/