# Building permits at 9 Plainfield St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest listed at $65,000.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 6, 2025: Strip and re-roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 410 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $8,850 | [SF1730390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1730390/) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Electrical | Install (2) ductless heat pumps | $3,000 | [E1498481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1498481/) |
| Dec 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | parcel # 2785 (3,184sq.ft.) with existing single family dwelling, demolish existing rear deck and create 1 parking spot in the rear yard... combine this parcel with parcel # 2792 (3,747sq.ft.) and parcel # 2793 (3,747sq.ft.) into one parcel of 10,675sq.ft. subdivide this lot into 2 new lots. this ne | $5,000 | [ALT143525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT143525/) |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Alteration or repair | remove portion of existing rear deck (non-structural) and re install railings and lattuce trim. | $2,000 | [SF189981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF189981/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $15,000 | [PL1895983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895983/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [117 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-williams-st/) | 160 ft SE | Alteration or repair | plumbing, electrical, siding, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, deck repairs | $300,000 | [SF1887546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887546/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 220 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [PL1869809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869809/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [49-51 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-rossmore-rd/) | 220 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 40 gallon gas water heater, unit 2 | $500 | [G1869811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869811/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [97 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-williams-st/) | 140 ft N | Plumbing | Gas stove, 3rd floor | $800 | [G1851412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851412/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | New install water heater (second one at this location) | $500 | [PL1904100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904100/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | New water heater installation | $500 | [PL1904092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904092/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | New water heater installation | $500 | [G1904086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904086/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [152 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-williams-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | New install water heater (second at this location) | $500 | [G1904104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904104/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [155 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-williams-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of the electrical panel for safety reason, and inspection of all outlets and lights in the apartment to restore electrical service. which had been cut off a year ago due to non-payment. | $500 | [E1904507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904507/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [90-92 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-rossmore-rd/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement: demolish existing deck, new composite decking, rebuild knee wall in lieu of railings with paint finish, and replace one window seal/casing | $19,120 | [SF1901997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901997/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [63-65 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-brookley-rd/) | 570 ft S | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement | $29,899 | [SF1896635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896635/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [74 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-williams-st/) | 310 ft N | Electrical | Air source heat pump system connections to (1) condenser and (1) air handler suspended from ceiling above washing machine, work for 2nd Floor unit only. | $12,000 | [E1884019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884019/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [131-133 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--133-williams-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1888643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888643/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | Install new exterior fixtures at front and back porches | $3,600 | [E1883333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883333/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [103-105 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-rossmore-rd/) | 680 ft SE | Roofing | Strip rubber roof of all rubber related products and isntall 2" polyiso insulation.060 fully adhered rubber roofing.032 drip edge, terminate/flash as required | $33,250 | [SF1880036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880036/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [75 Rossmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-rossmore-rd/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $3,142 | [SF1877289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877289/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 860 ft N | New building | Erect new five-story mixed-use building to contain 36 dwelling units and ground-floor local retail business space, and residential amenity space, including bicycle storage room, with seven exterior accessory residential parking spaces at grade.*Clarification: Combine parcel# 1102856000 with vacant p | Not listed | [ERT1682848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1682848/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Foundation only permit.*See ERT of record for already stamped and approved permitted drawings for this project/FD- 7.7.2026**Costs low | Not listed | [FND1869084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1869084/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 810 ft W | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Replace wiring for storage unit receptacles. Replace All devices in storage units. Replace Breakers for storage units to Dual function type. Replace devices controlling sump pump. Meg test Switch legs and homeruns to Storage units. | $4,500 | [E1853760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853760/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [16a Meehan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16a-meehan-st/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage in Condominium Common Area. Replace affected drywall up to 4ft high from floor in entire basement space. Replace. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $57,319 | [SF1852170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852170/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [16-20 Plainfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--20-plainfield-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Replace meter due to corrosion. | $10,000 | [E1851949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851949/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 410 ft NW | New building | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Install a new 100 amp three face underground, temporary service inside the building in order to service the elevator and car lift installations | $850 | [ETS1849059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1849059/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [84-86 Brookley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-brookley-rd/) | 590 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel of 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. | $4,000 | [PL1846571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846571/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,500 | [PL1843474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843474/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 410 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Install customer-supplied EV charger at exterior parking space with ~75' run; add 2-pole 50A breaker and service lockout; install two mini breakers to free panel space; set up charger | $1,600 | [E1871352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871352/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:24 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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