# Building permits at 87 Parsons St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 12: Remove and replace 1400sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change to structure. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 95 Bennett St, 0.24 mi west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Roofing | remove and replace 1400sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change to structure | $20,686 | [SF1820182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1820182/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 220 ft E | Plumbing | Gas pipe commercial kitchen and water heater | $30,000 | [G1862116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862116/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 220 ft E | Fire systems | wiring low voltage fire alarm | $12,000 | [EFA1860958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860958/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-leicester-st/) | 220 ft E | Electrical | wiring low voltage fire alarm, camera data wiring | $80,000 | [E1850106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850106/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1847535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847535/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [69 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-bennett-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild rotted stairs/railng to side deck. No alteration of footings/structure beyond stair stringer/railing framing. | $6,500 | [SF1904732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904732/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing service and add common meter, install new feeders and separate grounds and neutrals in load centers | $4,500 | [E1904835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904835/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Single House Remodeling Electrical, Plumbing, heating/AC, kitchen, Bathrooms, blue board/plastering, insulation, siding. | $75,000 | [SF1905745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905745/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [64 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-goodenough-st/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Construction of a new 12'x15' deck in the backyard. | $38,075 | [ALT1881330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881330/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [283-285 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283--285-market-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amp service ( no public meter) | $6,000 | [E1903114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903114/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [74 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-faneuil-st/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Demo of existing court lighting. Installation of new electrical service, service enclosure cabinet, athletic field lighting, underground conduit, feeders, and branch circuit conductors. This is for the Boston Parks Department as part of the McKinney Playground renovation project. | $2,500 | [E1901558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901558/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | removing sheetrock insulation whole house | $10,000 | [SF1897601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897601/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-12 Seager Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-seager-ct/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing 3 existing double hung windows | $4,238 | [SF1894105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894105/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [79 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-goodenough-st/) | 530 ft N | Roofing | replace roofing shingles | $10,000 | [SF1889242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889242/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [138 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-parsons-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $7,422 | [SF1880842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880842/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-leicester-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Add 100amp drop for common meter | $2,500 | [E1880405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880405/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [29 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-bennett-st/) | 640 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof (shingle roof) | $20,675 | [SF1875766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875766/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [95 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-arlington-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | We are going to electrify a shed with a solar panel and electric generator feeding a transfer switch. The generator and solar panel are made by the same company and will are cord-and-plug connected. The shed will be outfitted with receptacles and lights. | $4,550 | [E1875972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875972/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [280 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-market-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation - create storage and living space, Laundry Room, flooring, framing, lighting | $30,000 | [ALT1845371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845371/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [138 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-parsons-st/) | 780 ft NW | Roofing | To replace current failed shingle roof with new asphalt shingle roofing materials | $7,000 | [SF1873598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873598/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler | $14,850 | [PL1870987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870987/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [42 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-faneuil-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove a chimney vented gas boiler and replace it with a new Lochinvar Direct vent boiler. | $14,850 | [G1870984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870984/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 870 ft SW | Fire systems | Wire fire alarm throughout building, basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors | $11,000 | [EFA1869157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869157/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [94 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-arlington-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870489/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 870 ft SW | Fire systems | Wire for low voltage fire alarm system throghout building | $11,000 | [E1869053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869053/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [92 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-goodenough-st/) | 370 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc no ESS no structural | $7,659 | [SF1861197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861197/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [92 Goodenough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-goodenough-st/) | 370 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc no ESS | $25,641 | [E1861199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861199/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 laundries, 1 kitchen sink and 3 water heaters | $30,000 | [PL1861253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861253/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 3 tankless water heaters | $10,000 | [G1861262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861262/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [46a-46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46a--46-parsons-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Wire new apartment on, third floor. Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms | $13,000 | [E1853804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853804/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [134 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-parsons-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | "Proposed new ADU in the basement of an existing 2-family structure. The new unit to be sprinkled per plans." | $139,000 | [ALT1841367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841367/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-arlington-st/) | 450 ft SE | Sign | Installing (1) 36"H x 48"W x 2"D HDU panel with carved and dimensional elements. Panel to be mounted with flatbar to (2) 4" square tube posts with pediment caps. Post and caps to be painted black. Top of posts to be 67" above grade. | $6,275 | [ALT1855502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855502/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [41-43 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-arlington-st/) | 380 ft S | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove and Replace all Existing Vents, Re-Flash all Skylights, Remove and Re-Install Front Downspouts | $18,862 | [SF1853435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853435/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arlington-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1847529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847529/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [68-70 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--70-bennett-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair side staircase and soffit on first floor | $5,000 | [SF1846307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846307/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [260-262 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-market-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing on two of the three units | $11,000 | [SF1846815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846815/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1879537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879537/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16-18 Mapleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-mapleton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1879540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879540/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | replace stove | $500 | [G1905865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905865/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom fixture swap out | $4,000 | [PL1905862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905862/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [20 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-leicester-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 9 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 4. | $7,182 | [SF1905916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905916/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [396 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-market-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Installing indirect drain on prep sink in basement | $500 | [PL1904758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904758/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 2 Replacement of electrical panel for new one, adding new lines for the wet bar: 20Amp wine cooler 20Amp outlets | $1,800 | [E1904280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904280/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | For 85 Surrey St Ap 1 Replacement of the panel, adding 11 fire rated recessed lights. Adding new lines for fridge, microwave, dishwasher, stove. | $4,000 | [E1904270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904270/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 85 Surrey St. 1st Floor Installed one bar sink, kitchen remodel finish work only. Replaced lav sink. 2nd Floor Installed one bar sink | $5,500 | [PL1903100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903100/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Sparhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-sparhawk-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bathroom at 29 Sparhawk St, | $24,000 | [SF1899970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899970/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Kitchen remodeling - UNIT 108 | $2,000 | [PL1899333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899333/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install lighting throughout kitchen are, floor heat power Work to be done at 1 cypress st unit 108 | $2,000 | [E1897619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897619/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [66 S Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-s-hobart-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Replace 8 squares of existing roofing with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Remove up to 2 layers, install new underlayment, ice & water protection, drip edge, ridge vent and 1 box vent. Install 1 square of Cedar Impressions vinyl siding and roof cement around chimney. | $9,710 | [SF1895701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895701/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [238-242 Market St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238--242-market-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel - Work to be done at secondary address 1 Cypress Rd | $43,500 | [SF1874966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874966/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [73-75 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-surrey-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps. 2 family. | $4,000 | [E1881852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881852/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $22,120 | [SF1879942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879942/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | basement renovation done in 2005. Included, bathroom, bedroom and office | $1,500 | [E1869980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869980/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-870994) | $12,000 | [SF1864321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864321/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [83-85 Surrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-surrey-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Remove 62 square of rubber membrane and replace them with new rubber membrane. Add one inch insulation, proper ridge vent and sofit panels installed | $50,000 | [SF1861917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861917/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [192 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-faneuil-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 6 double-hung windows | $4,850 | [SF1863304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863304/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Falkland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-falkland-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Legalize the extended living space created when this building was turned into a condo in 2005. No work is to be done, there is no change in occupancy.This is to correct ISD violation V867895. Licensed Contractor Michael Hurley (HIC# will be provided) will help with paperwork | Not listed | [ALT1800745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800745/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Loosen and resecure meter socket for new siding. | $300 | [E1858564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858564/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [21-23 Elmira St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-elmira-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace with new vinyl siding with moisture paper and insulation underlayment | $52,000 | [SF1857169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857169/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Cypress Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cypress-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $24,877 | [SF1851941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851941/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [30 Leicester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leicester-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | -Install 23 square of CertainTeed landmark architectural asphalt shingles. -install 032 dark bronze aluminum chimney cap. -Replace damaged downspouts and reattach loose siding metal panels. -Install new lead counter flashing on chimney. | $25,000 | [SF1848039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848039/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 95 Bennett St | 0.24 mi W | To change the occupancy from a 2 unit residential building to a 4 unit residential building by way… | [BOA1871184](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [84 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-parsons-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [79 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-parsons-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [78 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-parsons-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [73 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-parsons-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [104 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-parsons-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [56 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-parsons-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [46 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-parsons-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [134 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-parsons-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [138 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-parsons-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [17-19 Parsons St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-parsons-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 19:58 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 13, 14:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-parsons-st/