# Building permits at 85 Pierce Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 27, 2025: Repair rotted decking and rails on second and third floor front decks. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (59 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repair rotted decking and rails on second and third floor front decks | $7,500 | [SF1703951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1703951/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 120 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 95 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,176 | [SF1846620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846620/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 120 ft NW | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser unit and 1-120v circuit for outside receptacle at Mary & Harry Vaughn residence. | $1,200 | [E1845071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845071/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904495/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [47 Glide St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-glide-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895122/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-humes-rd/) | 600 ft NW | Roofing | remove and replace 1100sq ft shingle roof, install 2100sq ft siding including trim - no change in structure | $78,528 | [SF1902595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902595/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [51 Charlemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-charlemont-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with Panasonic bathroom fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1903277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903277/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [20-22 Rosaria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-rosaria-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen and drywall of some walls of the 2nd floor and remove ceiling of the entire unit. On the 1st floor remove drywall off of one wall | $15,200 | [SF1897865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897865/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Charlemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-charlemont-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. | $15,029 | [SF1902579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902579/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pierce-av/) | 510 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902248/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-minot-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof 14 SQ asphalt shingles. No structural changes. | $18,500 | [SF1902219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902219/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 13 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $35,834 | [SF1897704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897704/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [20 Flavia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-flavia-st/) | 470 ft S | Fire systems | Install all hardwired with battery back up interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for a single family residence. | $3,000 | [EFA1899800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899800/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [37 Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-plain-st/) | 440 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1886399 Occupancy CommitteeDemo existing roofing, siding, and trim. Install new roof/siding underlayment and flashing tapes. Install new asphalt roofing shingles, composite lap siding, and PVC trim. Install new 5" aluminum gutters and 2"x3" aluminum downspouts. | $132,203 | [SF1882504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882504/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [21 Glide St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-glide-st/) | 580 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and replace roof with new architectural asphalt shingles 15 sq | $11,735 | [SF1887599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887599/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 450 ft N | Plumbing | Supply and install a new natural gas fired steam boiler, located in basement. This boiler serves only 1 unit. There is an existing steam boiler there currently, this is more or less a direct replacement. | Not listed | [PL1890310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890310/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [42 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-chickatawbut-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Window Replacement | $9,789 | [SF1885786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885786/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Oakton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-oakton-av/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | Kennedy School HVAC Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring CH 243055 | $170,000 | [ELV1883245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883245/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [37-39 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39-chickatawbut-st/) | 870 ft SE | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system | $800 | [EFA1839097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1839097/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 720 ft N | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20r Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20r-plain-st/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860074/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12r Plain St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12r-plain-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Run pipe for service | $3,000 | [E1860073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860073/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 440 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863313/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [13-15 Bowman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-bowman-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing deck structure, like for like. No change in footprint or type. | $46,222 | [SF1856617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856617/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amp. To 300amps Run circuits for 2 electric stoves Run circuits for one dryer Run circuits for baseboard heater Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862544/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | This scope includes an addition to the existing one-family turn to 3 family. This includes new Sprinkler system and renovation of the existing as needs. | $500,000 | [ALT1846933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846933/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [72 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-chickatawbut-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo and dispose of existing decks and stairs and replace with composite decking and Rdi rails | $40,000 | [SF1857696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857696/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and exterior doors. Electrical service change. New HVAC system and new bathroom fan. New electrical range outlets in kitchen: units 1 + 2. | $89,600 | [SF1851518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851518/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [82 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-chickatawbut-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Ductless Mini split replacement | $2,000 | [E1856989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856989/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [75 Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chickatawbut-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Install 18 sq of replacement roofing material - no structural work | $14,314 | [SF1833543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833543/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Exhaust Bath Fan | $1,000 | [E1852237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852237/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [87-89 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87--89-minot-st/) | 950 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Lower grade at back of garage and repair rotted siding | $500 | [SF1850869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850869/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Walls, Attic, basement, garage sealing, roof insulation. Please refer the WX proposal and Plan View attached for more details. (the basement living space was removed, please see picture in the attachments) | $12,191 | [SF1833356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833356/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [667 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/667-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | remove old rubber roof, remove 12 sq of siding & install new vinyl to siding, install new composite decking floor & railings | $62,000 | [SF1906774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906774/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [119-121 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119--121-minot-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing oil boiler in basement | $5,000 | [PL1903781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903781/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | remove outside electrical and float the meter so Delprete Home Improvements can reside the house and I will reattach when they are done | $1,000 | [E1879818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879818/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing asphalt in yard, demo brick wall and rebuild the brick wall - build patio under deck | $31,000 | [SF1897049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897049/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westglow-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $6,186 | [E1896427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896427/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-minot-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install GAF lifetime shingles approximately 20sq. | $17,500 | [SF1896343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896343/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [677 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/677-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding and re-siding the building with 4"over 4" vinyl siding | $35,000 | [SF1878172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878172/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Putting up a fence halfway through driveway and into the backyard and across backyard, 6 feet high | $15,000 | [SF1888105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888105/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [7 Delmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-delmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-24033 | $2,000 | [E1890718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890718/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [7 Delmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-delmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Cap-24033, cap-29503). | $30,000 | [SF1881364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881364/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1880909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880909/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [21-21c Chickatawbut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--21c-chickatawbut-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1880210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880210/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [23-25 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-arbroth-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing bedroom and bathroom in walk out basement add additional playroom to finished space | $51,000 | [SF1872506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872506/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Reconnect power/control wiring 2 zone, ducted heat-pump/AC replacment | $1,200 | [E1874525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874525/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | wire 110v smokes and carbons as per code | $1,000 | [EFA1862315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862315/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Install gas piping for tankless water heater, gas stove, (2) furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1863479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863479/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | wire cat6 and tv points | $1,000 | [ELV1862327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862327/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | wire new single-family house with new 200amp service | $15,000 | [E1862310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862310/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [683 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | replace side stairs replace 1 storm door replace one door threshold replace lettice around side deck | $13,220 | [SF1859440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859440/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5-7 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-arbroth-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $10,854 | [SF1845913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845913/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15-17 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-arbroth-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-856398, 856109) (Unit-15) (Unit-17) | $11,000 | [SF1842085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842085/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [620a Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620a-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 3 zone heat pump system | $16,041 | [SF1838915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838915/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [122 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-minot-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Move existing gas line to new range location. Install new gas range. | $2,200 | [G1847759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847759/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | New plumbing system for single family construction | $35,000 | [PL1847255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847255/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [9 Wenlock Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-wenlock-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | install owner supplied temp service | $500 | [ETS1846638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846638/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Pierce Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [81-83 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--83-pierce-av/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [77-79 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-pierce-av/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025
- [66-68 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-pierce-av/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025
- [65-67 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-pierce-av/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [42 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pierce-av/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [41 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-pierce-av/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [38 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-pierce-av/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025
- [35 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-pierce-av/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 08:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-pierce-av/