# Building permits at 85 Lubec St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8.3M new building at 275-279 Maverick St, permitted Jun 18.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 1, 2025: Replace Burnham 202EN-TO 38,000btu forced hot water boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace Burnham 202EN-TO 38,000btu forced hot water boiler | $500 | [PL1799153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1799153/) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace Burnham 202EN-TO 38,000btu forced hot water boiler | $500 | [G1799150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1799150/) |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Plumbing | Install 3 new boilers | $20,000 | [PL1037111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1037111/) |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Plumbing | Install 3 boilers | $10,000 | [G1037119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1037119/) |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Electrical | Wiring three new boilers | $3,500 | [E1036843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1036843/) |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Electrical | Adding a "Common Area" electrical meter | $3,000 | [E1020692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1020692/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove and replace kitchen cabinets and appliances. Remove and replace bathroom fixtures and tile. Remove and replace lower (2 ft) section of walls to remove compromised sheetrock. Remove and replace hardwood flooring throughout. Paint walls, ceiling and woodwork throughout. | $134,880 | [SF1903397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903397/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Electrical | Grounding of (2) 20KW generators powering sound stages -- Latin Music and Dance Festival - 9/13/2026 | $1,000 | [ETS1895092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1895092/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888048/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [182 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-cottage-st/) | 200 ft S | Plumbing | UNIT 301: Electric water heater replacement. | $500 | [PL1883389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883389/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859790/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Plumbing | Install navien ncb240 to provide heat and potable hot water for unit #324 Chris Casey | $8,125 | [PL1859197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859197/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Plumbing | Install navien ncb240 to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,125 | [G1859191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859191/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Plumbing | Install combination boiler to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,000 | [PL1848435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848435/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 140 ft N | Plumbing | Install Combination boiler to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,125 | [G1848380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848380/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-frankfort-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade back deck lighting and common receptacles Eversource Work order #29433341 | $14,000 | [E1905187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905187/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | We are taking over the project for a previous electrical company. We are performing all finish work. Installing all light fixtures. All new switches and outlets, finish plates and breakers | $10,000 | [E1903035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903035/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [93 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-chelsea-st/) | 980 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $23,500 | [SF1890792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890792/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-frankfort-st/) | 940 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Redoing the old deck is unsafe e building the same size, the app didn't find the 32 frankfort | $76,000 | [SF1881252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881252/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [194 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-bremen-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a hot water heating system. | $8,500 | [G1878744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878744/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [194 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-bremen-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a hot water heating system. | $8,500 | [G1878740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878740/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [194 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-bremen-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a cross connection device for a hot water heating system. | $250 | [PL1878754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878754/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [194 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-bremen-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a cross connection device for a new heating system. | $250 | [PL1878749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878749/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [215 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/215-bremen-st/) | 940 ft N | Sign | replace the existing 4 banners with new ones | $2,400 | [ALT1865403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865403/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-frankfort-st/) | 410 ft W | Plumbing | 40 gal electric hot water heater | $3,000 | [PL1872103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872103/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-frankfort-st/) | 410 ft W | Electrical | wiring 40 gal HWH replacement | $2,000 | [E1872106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872106/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 710 ft S | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit residential building | $16,000 | [EFA1868645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868645/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [155 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-porter-st/) | 430 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of kitchen fire suppression system per NFPA 17a,96Change of occupancy to include restaurant on ALT878760 | $10,500 | [ALT1843959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843959/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [155 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-porter-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Retrofit existing light poles at the 143 Porter St Memorial Park Tennis Courts. Verify existing wiring is in good working conditions. | $2,500 | [E1863696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863696/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [76 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-frankfort-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 6 family to 5 unit residential building. Interior renovation of all 5 units to include opening the wall up between the existing dwelling and enclosed porch to increase living space &; reworking the unit layouts. Note, increasing living space into the existing enclosed rear porc | $870,185 | [ALT1382439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1382439/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [135 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-bremen-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Temporary electrical service consisting of 377/480v 200a 3 phase 4 wire | $2,200 | [ETS1860433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1860433/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [69 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-frankfort-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior brickwork approx 10 high by 50 ft long and replace | $10,000 | [SF1859849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859849/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [120-150 Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--150-orleans-st/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $2,500 | [E1848303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848303/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120-150 Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--150-orleans-st/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling - 150 Orleans St Unit 106 | $1,000 | [PL1846186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846186/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [217 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-maverick-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To Confirm legal occupancy as a three unit building and to renovate, add life safety to an existing 3 unit building and making it into a code compliant 4 unit building in an EBR4 District.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOWNER:;( Approval is based upon Flood Plain Review Approval DB ) | $795,000 | [ALT1870014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870014/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [44 Gove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-gove-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Installing new bathroom and kitchen on first floor and a washing machine in basement for tenants to use | $7,000 | [PL1896730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896730/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | upgrade service | $38,000 | [E1899258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899258/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install HVAC Disconnect to 3 condensers. | $3,250 | [E1897753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897753/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [194a-194 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194a--194-maverick-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service | $17,300 | [E1899169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899169/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [195 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Upagrade service | $16,000 | [E1899164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899164/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [70 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-bremen-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Exterior envelope repairs including demolition, framing, sheathing, siding, trim and finishes. Concealed rotted structural beams were discovered at the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors. Replace deteriorated beams/framing with required shoring per stamped structural drawings and related structural repairs. | $306,552 | [ALT1891275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891275/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Full bathrom remodel. Apt 302 third floor | $2,500 | [E1896389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896389/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | fixtures replacement only | $2,500 | [PL1897189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897189/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [62 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-chelsea-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior walls framing NSC in basement storage | $5,500 | [SF1882843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882843/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [195 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Removal of all roofing layers and installation of new EPDM roof membrane system and substrate | $11,250 | [SF1880975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880975/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Refresh/minor interior renovation of an existing unit to include repainting walls, trim, removing wallpaper, minor wall repairs, new bathroom fixtures, replacing bathroom exhaust fans, and new appliances | $40,000 | [SF1880971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880971/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [44 Gove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-gove-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovation Interior, Kitchen and bath | $15,000 | [SF1880555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880555/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [156-160 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--160-chelsea-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas water heater replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879652/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [156-160 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--160-chelsea-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas water heater replacement | $2,000 | [G1879649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879649/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [103 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-porter-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Remove exiting system down to the wood roof deck. Install new insulation. Install new adhered EPDM roof system. Install new edge metal detail at roof perimeter. | $70,200 | [SF1858759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858759/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [63 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-chelsea-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Power wash, repoint, and seal two sides of the building. Replace window headers, remove existing windows, infill openings with brick, install smaller windows, and relocate drain pipe inside the house. | $50,500 | [SF1869764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869764/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a mini-split heat pump system in the three units. | $51,000 | [SF1858922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858922/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Underground secondaries | $5,000 | [E1856549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856549/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [275-279 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275--279-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Proposed construction of 5 story, mixed use structure on 12,400 square feet of land containing 32 residential units, ground level retail and off street parking for 18 vehicles. See ALT1102631 for permit to combine/subdivided;lots.Combine existing 9,000 s.f. parcel (5268) with a 3,400 sf portion of a | $8,274,322 | [ERT1102644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1102644/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [97-101 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--101-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for a 9 unit new construction building | $150,000 | [PL1848350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848350/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [44 Gove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-gove-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | The interior of the first floor apartment has been gutted and is being rewired per the 2023 NEC. This includes adding new circuits for the kitchenm bathroom and recessed lighting | $3,000 | [E1860495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860495/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation Unit #7 on third floor: 1 full bathroom renovation, 1 full kitchen with ice maker and 1 laundry. | $8,000 | [PL1858682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Rewire Unit 7, install new subpanel, and wire electrical interconnected smoke detectors install recessed lighting. | $16,000 | [E1859252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859252/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Repair pipe underground, from a transformer | $2,000 | [E1850820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850820/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wire 3 Condensers (Condensers Only) | $2,700 | [E1853063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853063/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [97-101 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--101-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | New RG6 four bedrooms and living room rooms throughout the nine units | $20,000 | [ELV1852541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852541/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [97-101 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--101-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | 120 V Wiring for local in unit smoke and carbon devices, this is for nine units total | $20,000 | [EFA1852600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852600/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [97-101 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--101-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring for nine units, phase one will be six units and pay through three units | $210,000 | [E1851790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851790/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [112-114 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-chelsea-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 10/19/23 Clarification of scope of work: Retail store renovation for Nutrition 3 and fitout with a product prep demonstration counter per plans submitted (Note: Not a BAR nor a Restaraunt w/take out).Original Scope: Change of occupancy from a three family and store to a three family and store with a | $1,000 | [ALT1512006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1512006/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 196 Maverick St | 0.23 mi SW | To change the occupancy from a 3-unit to a 7-unit residential building, by way of interior renovations… | [BOA1862710](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-18 |
| Requested |  | 59 Chelsea St | 0.22 mi W | To renovate/ expand a 3 unit dwelling into a 4 unit dwelling… | [BOA1835888](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [75 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-lubec-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [72 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lubec-st/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026
- [71 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-lubec-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [64 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-lubec-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [63 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-lubec-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [61 Lubec St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-lubec-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 06:27 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-lubec-st/