# Building permits at 85 Mcbride St, Boston, MA

15 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4, 2025: Remove & replace 25 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 25 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $65,905 | [SF1718896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1718896/) |
| May 15, 2025 | Electrical | Add a washer outlet Add 2 dryer outlets | $2,458 | [E1707053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1707053/) |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front stairs and landing | $7,070 | [SF1671068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671068/) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Solar | Install 5.95kW DC (14 panels) rooftop solar array | $21,148 | [SF1617172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1617172/) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Electrical | Install 5.95kW DC (14 panels) rooftop solar array | $14,099 | [E1617175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1617175/) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Roofing | replacing roof on the home | $24,184 | [SF1343457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1343457/) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Alteration or repair | replacing the siding on the home | $79,214 | [SF1343452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1343452/) |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace boiler backflow water regulator | $500 | [PL1287666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1287666/) |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Plumbing | Replace the hot water boiler. | $9,900 | [G1287662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1287662/) |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200amps | $2,500 | [E580088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E580088/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Plumbing | Install backflow preventer on new boiler | $150 | [PL571209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL571209/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Plumbing | Re-connect existing gas supply to new boiler | $300 | [G571201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G571201/) |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Alteration or repair | insulate walls using blown cellulose | $3,000 | [SF562669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF562669/) |
| May 13, 2011 | Electrical | Install Security System at Unit 1 | $465 | [ELV74840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV74840/) |
| May 13, 2011 | Electrical | Install Security System | $465 | [ELV74826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV74826/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel bathroom. 2 Outlets 3 switches low voltage light in shower 2 inspections. Building permit in place. | $4,000 | [E1905022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905022/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | remodeling 2nd floor bathroom | $6,000 | [PL1902018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902018/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [76 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-south-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1843040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843040/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit #2 (second Floor). Gut full bathroom to studs. Swap location of toilet and vanity. Install single shower (2 body sprays, 1 shower head, 1 handheld). New Toilet will have bidet (electrician will install dedicated circuit). Tile floor and 3/4 of walls. Closed cell insulation on exterior wall. | $47,571 | [SF1891354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891354/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 940 ft SW | Sign | Aluminum Panel, Komacel Plastic raised letters 3/4" deep and Non-Illuminated 29.5"x52" | $450 | [ALT1814749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1814749/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/) | 480 ft N | Electrical | electrical for a Foyer renovation | $3,000 | [E1850769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850769/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [99 Call St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-call-st/) | 400 ft NE | Roofing | Zen Roofing shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing roofing system and install a complete new GAF Timberline HDZ Roofing System in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. To be included are two new sealed dryer  | $27,795 | [SF1882288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882288/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-carolina-av/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH -ALT1682244Orig | $750,000 | [ALT1681326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681326/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Adding recessed light, smoke detectors, exit signs and ebus | $3,500 | [E1884351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884351/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [156a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156a-south-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Wire Ductless Hvac system 3 wall units in unit 1 L | $1,500 | [E1874958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874958/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 300 ft N | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [18 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-boynton-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacement of rear deck system with new metal frame stairs and structural changes to the existing layout | $70,500 | [ALT1868338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868338/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [133 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-south-st/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | replacement of first floor panel | $1,500 | [E1871857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871857/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-carolina-av/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | Side porch to be updated to new composite handrails, and composite decking material for steps and platform. New lattice work underneath porch installed, front porch remove old wood railings and floor bring framing joists up to code if needed. Replace floor with composite decking, handrail with fir. | $27,000 | [SF1867433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867433/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [25 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-boynton-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-9536) (Unit-25) | $8,000 | [SF1866793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866793/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70a South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70a-south-st/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles repair on the dormer on the right side of the house from the bottom of dormer down to gutter and around the right and left side corners. Gutter and downspouts replacement on (front porch and left side of house) using Englert.32 gauge gutters. | $4,200 | [SF1865245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865245/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 860 ft E | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-carolina-av/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Finish attic as non-habitable storage only, with a clean protective wall/enclosure added as needed to safeguard HVAC equipment. | $38,481 | [ALT1765457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1765457/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [74-76 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-carolina-av/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Inspect wiring adjacent to the ceiling area affected by water damage (burst pipe) Replace electrical box Install new homerun to panel | $1,300 | [E1855060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855060/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [162-172 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162--172-south-st/) | 940 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from salon to liquor store. No structural changes proposed. Minor Interior improvements such as painting, shelving, and installation of coolers. | $21,500 | [ALT1770397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770397/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 280 ft S | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | 1 3 Bay Sink, 1 Prep Sink and 1 Hand Sink. | $550 | [PL1846257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846257/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [138-142 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--142-south-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | 2 Fryolaters and 1 6 Burner Stove | $550 | [G1846259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846259/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 400 AMP service installation and rewiring of the whole house. | $16,500 | [E1903935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903935/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | This amendment changes the licensed professional designer for fire alarm installation and inspection for Permit Number ALT1462358. The design remains the same as the previous design. The New Subcontractor company name is Priority 7 Alarm Systems LLC.Provide a common access to the sprinkler room.; | $25,000 | [A1901113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901113/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [50-52 Sedgwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-sedgwick-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | gas furnace replacement for unit#2 | $2,000 | [G1903871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903871/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [26 Sedgwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-sedgwick-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | remove & repalce entire roof | $21,625 | [SF1901857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901857/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [49 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-south-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 6 windows | $9,000 | [SF1902192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902192/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [32 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-newbern-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Back Deck : Demolition, removal and disposal of existing deck framing, decking, and railing. Install new footing, frame install decking and code-compliant railing system, replace base 2 row siding and install flashing. shingling repairs around the ledger board. Window and Doors Replacement. | $26,613 | [SF1899803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899803/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [44 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-newbern-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Shingle Roof Replacement & Install a chimney cap | $11,397 | [SF1862259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862259/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation including new water, waste and vent piping for kitchen, laundry, powder room and 2nd-floor full bath tub. Install water heater and fixtures. Existing attic bathroom to remain; reconnect existing piping only. | $35,000 | [PL1894508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894508/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Install new natural gas piping and connections for Navien NCB-240/130H combi boiler and kitchen gas range. Test gas piping and make final connections. | $3,000 | [G1894509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894509/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [21-23 Saint Rose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-saint-rose-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 23 Saint Rose St Apt 642 | $1,200 | [ELV1887054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887054/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [60-66 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--66-south-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | remove & replace roof | $27,950 | [SF1877744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877744/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [28 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-carolina-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | CLARIFICATION: Change the occupancy of existing roofing contractor's commercial dwelling into a three family home per plans submitted.;(This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED INCO | $750,000 | [ALT1682244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1682244/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater unit 4 | $650 | [PL1877808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877808/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [195 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement UNIT 4 | $650 | [G1877806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877806/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Install (2) 20amp circuits and (2) wall outlets at 2nd floor pantry Install (1) 20amp circuit and (1) wall outlet at 1st floor kitchen for gas stove | $2,300 | [E1876042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876042/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of Single family.; Remove interior/exterior walls for insulation upgrades in basement, 1st &; 2nd floors. Replace windows, relocate kitchen, renovate baths/laundry, modify openings, and paint entire interior.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Owners: Sam Wheeler &; Adrie Lofters.;Phone. | $658 | [ALT1860429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860429/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Anson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-anson-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,345 | [SF1864837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864837/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition of interior walls, no structural alterations to verify engineering plans and order proper materials. Work related to long form applied on ALT1860429 - Cost for this work is reflected on ALT1860429 permit applied and paid for. | $1,000 | [SF1863998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863998/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom Renovation, wire and install 2 wall sconce, wire and install a recess light, wire and install an exhaust fan heater light unit, Instal a GFCI outlet, wire and install bidet outlet | $2,500 | [E1855738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855738/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Bathroom renew. | $4,500 | [PL1853223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853223/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1-7 Atwood Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--7-atwood-sq/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855216/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, 1st floor unit | $39,863 | [SF1850565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850565/) |

## More on this street

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

- [75 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-mcbride-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [74-76 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-mcbride-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [55 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-mcbride-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [54 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-mcbride-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [40 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mcbride-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [17 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mcbride-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025

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