# Building permits at 85 Salman St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2025: Insulate exterior walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulate exterior walls. | $4,000 | [SF1789166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789166/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [67 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-new-haven-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Installation of 33 modules-roof mounted - 14.190 kw dc, 11.517 kw ac | $13,060 | [E1906839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906839/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [87 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-crosstown-av/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 11 panels - 4.51kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $41,559 | [SF1902968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902968/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [87 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-crosstown-av/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 11 panels - 4.51kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $29,091 | [E1902972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902972/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Vogel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-vogel-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $5,000 | [SF1902478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902478/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [115-117 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-new-haven-st/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | 115 Only - Attic insulation and air sealing | $5,000 | [SF1900339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900339/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [186 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-glenellen-rd/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace the wooden siding on home with vinyl siding. | $35,000 | [SF1901089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901089/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1665 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1665-vfw-pw/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen and bathrooms renovaton | $19,000 | [E1899191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899191/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [186 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-stimson-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $17,848 | [SF1889806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889806/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1625 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1625-vfw-pw/) | 930 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system, including fire alarm control panel, initiating devices, notification appliances, associated wiring and connections, per submitted fire alarm plans. | $45,000 | [EFA1894441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1894441/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [186 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-stimson-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $5,949 | [E1889802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889802/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [104 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-salman-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877666) | $4,000 | [SF1880142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880142/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [62 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-new-haven-st/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Install electric for bathroom renovation 2nd floor. Upgrade service to 200 amp. | $8,500 | [E1882365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882365/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [62 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-new-haven-st/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Full bath remodel | $4,000 | [PL1877897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877897/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [57 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-new-haven-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,302 | [SF1877403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877403/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Bow Window and (1) Entry Door in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $21,661 | [SF1877249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877249/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [139 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-glenellen-rd/) | 740 ft NE | Solar | 20 Modules-roof mounted - 8.600 kwdc | $40,054 | [SF1877172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877172/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 540 ft NE | Solar | 14 Modules-roof mounted - 6.020 kwdc | $26,532 | [SF1876001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876001/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 540 ft NE | Solar | 14 Modules-roof mounted - 6.020 kwdc | $26,532 | [E1875996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875996/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-new-haven-st/) | 500 ft N | Roofing | Remove the existing roofing, flashing, underlayment, and pipe boots using proper tools. Protect the property with tarps, remove all debris, and install new underlayment and asphalt shingles in accordance with State Building Code and the manufacturer's installation guidelines. | $14,690 | [SF1874196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874196/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 460 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bathtub, and 1 shower stall. | $8,000 | [PL1878295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878295/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 460 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler (demolition) and 1 furnace. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $3,000 | [G1875143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875143/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [139 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-glenellen-rd/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | 20 Modules-roof mounted - 8.600 kwdc | $40,054 | [E1877174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877174/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5 Fairlane Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fairlane-rd/) | 940 ft NE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1875681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875681/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5 Fairlane Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fairlane-rd/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $11,000 | [SF1863546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863546/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [62 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-new-haven-st/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of second floor full bathroom; remove existing fixtures and tile flooring and replace with new fixtures and tiles. | $68,310 | [SF1873360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873360/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [80 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-new-haven-st/) | 500 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 20.09 KW 49 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $136,500 | [SF1861665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861665/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [80 New Haven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-new-haven-st/) | 500 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 20.09 KW 49 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $136,500 | [E1861666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861666/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [50 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-crosstown-av/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Extend living space to existing basement. Replace sheetrock and carpet for one room. Existing basement. Existing two means of egress: Entry door leading outside & a 5.7 square ft window opening with a window well outside. Height does not exceed 44 in. from floor. Cosmetic only. No structural work. | $21,020 | [ALT1828118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828118/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1675 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1675-vfw-pw/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Addition of plumbing fixtures to existing commercial unit | $38,000 | [PL1872703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872703/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [109 Vogel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-vogel-st/) | 530 ft S | Addition | Remove existing roof and build second story addition per plans | $225,000 | [ALT1771449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1771449/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [176 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-glenellen-rd/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $170 | [G1865053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865053/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [32 Vogel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-vogel-st/) | 520 ft NE | Roofing | Repair existing chimney including crown rebuild, masonry repointing, and installation of new stainless steel chimney cap. Replace one roof plumbing vent pipe boot and replace damaged fascia board at front elevation. No structural modifications. | $3,008 | [SF1858989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858989/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [204 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-stimson-st/) | 360 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of power vented water heater | $2,500 | [G1862241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862241/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of kitchen and bath Kitchen: 5 recessed lights + 2 lights 1 stove: 220 v 50 amp 1 dishwasher 1 disposal 1 microwave Office: 4 recessed lights + 7 outlets Bathroom: 1 fan light Dining room + living room: 10 lights + 5 outlets | $11,000 | [E1864487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864487/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [87 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-crosstown-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade and install two disconnects | $7,750 | [E1863310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863310/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [194 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-glenellen-rd/) | 550 ft E | Electrical | 8 space subpanel, duplex receptacle | $4,078 | [E1862676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862676/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2543 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2543-centre-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 16 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $47,301 | [SF1858160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858160/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1675 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1675-vfw-pw/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from an existing gym to an adult daycare. The scope will include adding new bathrooms, relocate and expand an existing kitchenette, repurpose some existing offices and add an additional egress door. | $85,000 | [ALT1807328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807328/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-862769) | $10,000 | [SF1848948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848948/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [81 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-crosstown-av/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,867 | [SF1844545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844545/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [87 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-crosstown-av/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Hybrid water heater | $2,500 | [PL1852168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852168/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [89 Crosstown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-crosstown-av/) | 540 ft SW | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1847517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847517/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation for kitchen and bath | $25,500 | [SF1844335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844335/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) |
| Aug 30, 2026 | [1605-1607 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1605--1607-vfw-pw/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Demo of existing electrical circuits serving underground service bay equipment | $2,000 | [E1894078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894078/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [137 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-keystone-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-305636418) | $1,000 | [SF1882023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882023/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1560 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1560-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | remove rest room fixtures and install new fixtures, replace mop sink faucet, remove 3 hand sinks and install new, replace floor sink, replace water heater | $32,000 | [PL1887383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887383/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1560 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1560-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas pipe tankless water heater and solenoid valve for fryolators | $3,200 | [G1887387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887387/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [SF1875961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875961/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [E1875968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875968/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [108 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-glenellen-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovations of existing kitchen and bathrooms. No change to building footprint. | $100,000 | [SF1852696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852696/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Bryant Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bryant-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,218 | [SF1859604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859604/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [118 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-keystone-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip roof shingles, and re-roof per GAF code (14 SQ), using 6' of ice and water shield. | $15,833 | [SF1700443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1700443/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1580 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1580-vfw-pw/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | Install a new channel letter sign to the wall, and existing pylon sign refacing. | $6,800 | [ALT1839824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839824/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [2606 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2606-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $18,844 | [SF1846578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846578/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1580 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1580-vfw-pw/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | Install one new non-illuminated 42" high x 20' x 1/4" thick aluminum composite panel with vinyl die cut lettering, NEUVO DIA, WEST ROXBURY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER as per BPDA approved drawings. | $3,856 | [ALT1842370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842370/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Apr 16, 2026 | 109 Vogel St | 530 ft S | To remove existing roof and build second story addition… | [BOA1798927](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-11-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [87 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-salman-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [104 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-salman-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [122 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-salman-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [42 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-salman-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [39 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-salman-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- [34 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-salman-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026
- [141 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141-salman-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025
- [1 Salman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-salman-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 16:39 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-salman-st/