# Building permits at 85 Orchard St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 10, 2025: Replacement furnace and water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 66 more permits (65 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Plumbing | replacement furnace and water heater | $15,000 | [G1786078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1786078/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Plumbing | replacement water heater | $3,500 | [PL1786087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1786087/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade | $8,000 | [E1879521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879521/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [74 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-orchard-st/) | 220 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas dryer disconnect and reconnect | $500 | [G1856551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856551/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 170 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation. Master suite addition | $15,000 | [PL1844322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844322/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 170 ft S | Plumbing | Install of gas stove | $1,500 | [G1844326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844326/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 170 ft S | Electrical | Electrical wiring for the addition on the back of the residence | $22,000 | [E1844003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844003/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen, bath remodel | $7,000 | [E1909133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909133/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [62 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-dunster-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | 1st floor 3 piece bathroom renovation | $4,000 | [PL1907366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907366/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen area including installing new insulation, drywall, plaster, new flooring, new cabinets, counters, and new plumbing and electrical. | $52,500 | [SF1871003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871003/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | Install hard wired EV charger (11.5kW) On exterior of home | $2,015 | [E1907962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907962/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 770 ft SE | Plumbing | new kitchen with laundry and replace old piping to second floor bathroom | Not listed | [PL1907293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907293/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Move dishwasher, replace outlets, install AFCI/GFCI breakers | $3,500 | [E1907371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907371/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 600 ft S | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke alarms throughout the unit. | $1,500 | [EFA1904347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904347/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [27r Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27r-eliot-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Install 20-amp 240-volt circuit with fusible/lockable disconnect switch for 1 level elevator/chair lift. | $2,000 | [E1902210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902210/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family.; | Not listed | [ALT1874866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874866/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [62 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-dunster-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor full bathroom. Remove existing tub, toilet, vanity, tiles. Install new tiles and fixtures. | $60,000 | [SF1900717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900717/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Complete electrical rewire of Unit 1, including all lighting, receptacles, required branch circuits, smoke/CO detectors, and installation of four heat pump heads with associated electrical wiring and connections. | $16,000 | [E1901226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901226/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1902273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902273/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-eliot-st/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | Install proper backflow for irrigation system. | $2,500 | [PL1891874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891874/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-eliot-st/) | 940 ft E | Roofing | Reroofing the shingles | $20,679 | [SF1880055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880055/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Gas stove | $2,500 | [G1878378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878378/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [76 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-dunster-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 35 Harvey and 3 Simonton replacement windows and 2 Anderson storm doors and 1 Anderson patio door. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $34,190 | [SF1875279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875279/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-prince-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build Shed for conditioned storage | $15,000 | [ALT1856466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856466/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal | $2,500 | [PL1878391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878391/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacing bathroom fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1875877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875877/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation tyhe existing kitchen and bathroom, upgrade electrical to code on the unit, install 4 heads of mini-splits, reconfigure mudroom (interior only) refinish the floors and paint the unit. | $109,331 | [SF1869865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869865/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [100 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-pond-st/) | 790 ft NE | Roofing | re-roof and repairs | $561,100 | [SF1874165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874165/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [27r Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27r-eliot-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | reinforcing exiting floor for free standing elevator installed and permitted by others | $60,000 | [ALT1867676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867676/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [61-71 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--71-burroughs-st/) | 980 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace EPDM roofing, insulation, flashing and edge metal. Replace parapet cap, PVC wall panels, trim and siding. Replace composite deck boards and repair deck framing as needed. Replace deteriorated wood. No structural alterations. | $34,976 | [SF1868241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868241/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | bathroom remodel | $3,800 | [E1872501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872501/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [32 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-eliot-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Taking over a permit at rough stage for whole house | $60,000 | [E1867818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867818/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [42 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-dunster-rd/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | 100 amp main breaker panel replacement (due to corrosion on neutral bar) (unit 1) Wire for one 20 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire for one 30 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire 2 service outlets | $3,500 | [E1870514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870514/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [32 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-eliot-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | Install finish plumbing only for total house remodel. Rough plumbing completed and inspected by previous plumbing contractor. Add plumbing for new hose connections and irrigation system. | $25,000 | [PL1870042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870042/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [71 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-prince-st/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of the kitchen, reconfiguration of the space to relocate mudroom and powder room as per plans, eliminate a structural wall as per plans, reconfigure windows as per plans, upgrade electrical and plumbing, insulation to meet code, new blue board, plaster, trim work and paint. | $83,110 | [ALT1860776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860776/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3 Agassiz Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-agassiz-pk/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate service. wire remodeled screen porch and basement stairway | $3,500 | [E1862827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862827/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing bathroom. It will be changes from bath tub to shower. Structure is not changed. Toilet and sink will be replaced and all ceiling and walls. Insulation at exterior walls and new exhaust fan. | $10,300 | [SF1864032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864032/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [46 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-burroughs-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Reinforce support wall. | $10,000 | [SF1862652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862652/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [34 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-eliot-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | This exterior renovation of an existing front portico includes shoring up the existing roof structure and reframing the deck and stairs in the same size, same layout and same footprint. Exterior trim will be replaced in kind. | $109,908 | [SF1857768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857768/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [60 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-prince-st/) | 480 ft SW | Electrical | "Install wiring for two new exterior heat pump condenser units, including required disconnects and power connections. Install one new exterior receptacle outlet for servicing the condenser units in accordance with applicable electrical codes." | $1,500 | [E1862159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862159/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $19,718 | [SF1860847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860847/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 560 ft S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $6,573 | [E1860861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860861/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [76 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-prince-st/) | 390 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of three 60ft LED Strip lights( GREEN, WHITE, RED) on Bovas bakery facade. | $2,528 | [E1859066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859066/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bath | $6,000 | [PL1858615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858615/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Permit Description Rewire kitchen and bathroom in Unit 1. Install new branch circuit wiring, receptacles, switches, lighting, and required AFCI/GFCI protection per code. Furnish and install one new subpanel and associated feeders. | $6,000 | [E1857659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857659/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | wire new kitchen area with lights, power and appliances | $7,500 | [E1857251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857251/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 820 ft S | Roofing | Replace decking boards with AZEK Patch in loose shingles Paint deck | $10,000 | [SF1850631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850631/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-place kitchen renovation with new cabinets and countertops. Relocate kitchen sink to beneath windows. | $45,000 | [SF1849193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849193/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-burroughs-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler. | $15,051 | [SF1849075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849075/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-burroughs-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler. | $5,017 | [E1849076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849076/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [21 Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Complete Basement Wiring | $3,500 | [E1905979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905979/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [80 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only | $5,000 | [SF1904547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904547/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | mini split system install single zone | $8,500 | [E1902171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902171/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3 Brewer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-brewer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install French Drain and sump pump, install concrete slab | $20,183 | [ALT1888981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888981/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [23 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-holbrook-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater | $600 | [PL1877827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877827/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [23 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-holbrook-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1877826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877826/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-holbrook-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Updating 100 amp service to 200 amp service with common meter bypass. Wire one 40 amp electric range. | $6,500 | [E1879756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879756/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $25,185 | [SF1868608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868608/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $8,395 | [E1868626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868626/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [21 Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 400A service upgrade with new meter/disconnects, grounding, backboard work, refeed existing panel, add new 200A panel with surge protection, install 60A kiln circuit, 50A EV charger, basement 20A AFCI/GFCI circui | $5,000 | [E1873144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873144/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [18 Arborway Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-arborway-te/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing 4'x7'6" pressure treated wood deck and build a new one with same design and dimensions. | $5,955 | [SF1861597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861597/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install one new utility sink in garage. Install hot and cold plumbing lines to connect with house water supply and city sewer line. General contractor will apply for building permit which Ciaran McDevitt said would cover the trench work. | $16,000 | [PL1864733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864733/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [21 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-holbrook-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Deck Repair: Shore up and reframe 2nd and 3rd floor decks including all joists, new posts, installation of ice and water shield at ledger contact, and flashing at ledger. Railing Re-installation | $25,740 | [SF1859720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859720/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [80 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Run Gas line to outside gas grill | $1,000 | [G1856162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856162/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $18,689 | [SF1848801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848801/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $6,230 | [E1848817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848817/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 2 ductless heat pump systems to serve the home, 4 tons total | $39,738 | [SF1846298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846298/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | - Wiring of 2 heat pump condensers - GFCI outlets | $1,750 | [E1846300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846300/) |

## 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 |  | 32 Eliot St | 770 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Proposing to widening the existing curb cut from car width to car width" | [BOA1708876](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-04-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [81 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-orchard-st/): newest permit Dec 26, 2024
- [78 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-orchard-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [74 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-orchard-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [53 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-orchard-st/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025
- [50 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-orchard-st/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025
- [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [30 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-orchard-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [27-29 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-orchard-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [12 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-orchard-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 13:31 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 15, 12:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 66 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-orchard-st/