# Building permits at 89 Burrell St, Boston, MA

78 Willow Ct: demolition permitted Jul 29, a new building Sep 24.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Dense pack insulation in existing exterior walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Dense pack insulation in existing exterior walls. Air sealing and insulation in the rim joist. Work being completed through Mass Save. | $6,785 | [SF1736227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1736227/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [4-6 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-robey-st/) | 250 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1874215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874215/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-marshfield-st/) | 95 ft S | Alteration or repair | fire damage repair correct V900646 | $1,000 | [SF1834961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834961/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [20-24 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--24-burrell-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | weatherization, Insulation and air sealing of #23 Burrell St | $3,780 | [SF1905526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905526/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [175-177 Norfolk Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175--177-norfolk-av/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom rehab replacing siding on the rear and right side of the house; | $83,800 | [SF1902390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902390/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [120 George St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-george-st/) | 980 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900658/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $10,602 | [SF1895072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895072/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $13,877 | [SF1894790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894790/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $35,493 | [E1895076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895076/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No structural no ESS | $46,459 | [E1894792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894792/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [169-171 Norfolk Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-norfolk-av/) | 940 ft NW | Roofing | Roof repair with some sections replaced to address roof leaks. | $3,900 | [SF1889471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889471/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 680 ft S | Electrical | 200 amp service installation and new wiring install. | $22,500 | [E1890059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890059/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 square siding and put new siding on. | $1,000 | [SF1870741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870741/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 780 ft E | Sign | Replacement of existing exterior sign | $18,000 | [E1872788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872788/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 780 ft E | Sign | Installation of replacement monument sign for Eversource. Approved by BPDA | $19,145 | [ALT1868377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868377/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Install new circuit for Radon Gas system, provided by others. New 30A 3 phase circuit from interior panelboard in EMT conduit, approx. 100' to exterior service switch | $3,000 | [E1863081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863081/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Unit 2 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860553/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Unit 1 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860546/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-marshfield-st/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856605/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [169-171 Norfolk Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-norfolk-av/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Install a Rheem 30 gallon point-of-use water heater in the ceiling of men's bathroom | $1,000 | [PL1849056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849056/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [15 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-marshfield-st/) | 540 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 39 replacement windows, no structural changes. | $40,773 | [SF1842035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842035/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Install 2 cat6 jacks for POS. | $500 | [ELV1857189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857189/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | W/O 29232318 - Above ground - 3 phase - 200 amp W/O 28639593 - Above ground - 1 phase - 200 amp | $2,000 | [E1901528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901528/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [527-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--545-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | installation of controls for existing walk in coolers, door heater controls, novelty cooler shut off | $9,000 | [ELV1900822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900822/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing and install new one, install new vinyl siding, install new gutter, replace 6 vinyl windows, paint some walls. | $102,300 | [SF1890221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890221/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [28 Shirley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shirley-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $2,400 | [E1887153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887153/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [28 Shirley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shirley-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventillation. | $21,091 | [SF1879712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879712/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [75 Proctor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-proctor-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of Fire Alarm security device (cell back up communicator) to existing Fire Alarm located at 75 Proctor St Boston MA 02119 (100862053-02) | $1,920 | [EFA1880335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880335/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [500-520 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500--520-dudley-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Disconnect/reconnect replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1868507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868507/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 0.24 mi E | Demolition | Raze existing buildingDig Safe#20263014360 | $10,000 | [SF1879056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879056/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [75 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-willow-ct/) | 0.25 mi E | Other | Relocated gym to second floor. | Not listed | [A1872936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872936/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Remove all roofing, replace with new. | $66,618 | [SF1870482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870482/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1033 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1033-massachusetts-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | No construction will be done.Occupant Load existing 142 to increase 184;PLA | Not listed | [ALT1870969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870969/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [75 Proctor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-proctor-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of fire alarm security devices to existing fire alarm located at 75 Proctor LLC 75 Proctor St Boston MA 02119 (100862053-02) | $1,920 | [ELV1869659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869659/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replacing a boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863551/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replace boiler | $5,000 | [G1863554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863554/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | 1 Full Bath, 1 Mop Sink, 1 Hand Sink, 1 Prep Sink, 1 3 Bay Sink and 1 Floor Drain. | $550 | [PL1847188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847188/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Wire bakery @ 543. Wire outlets, freezer, electric oven, double convention oven, lights, fridge. | $5,000 | [E1857186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857186/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from food market to bakery with 36A. Updating electrical panel. ran new electrical for electric powered double oven and double convection oven. No gas appliances. adding 3 sink bays in kitchen area. Installing new tile floor in kitchen. No update to bathroom. Painting entire bakery. | $45,800 | [ALT1762658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1762658/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 18:54 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-burrell-st/