# Building permits at 9 Rena St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22: DHW replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (62 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Plumbing | DHW replacement. Note that this work will be done in Unit #7 only. | $2,500 | [PL1813430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1813430/) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Electrical | Install (2) outdoor condensers, (6) wall mounted heads, new DHW, panel upgrade. Please note that the work will be done in Unit #7 only. | $20,000 | [E1813427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1813427/) |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Electrical | 1st floor bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1682528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1682528/) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 1) Install 10 windows Low E triple pane U-value 0.23+ | $7,000 | [SF1678126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1678126/) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $5,170 | [SF1674720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1674720/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Travis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-travis-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | Cutting and repointing | $88,600 | [SF1904498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904498/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 750 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [150 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-western-av/) | 950 ft NE | Fire systems | Conversion of an existing foam suppression system to wet sprinkler system in loading dock and waste storage room. | $101,358 | [ALT1862213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862213/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Electrical power and lighting within exterior courtyard, and exterior lighting poles along property line. | $25,000 | [E1899060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899060/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | Wiring 1 bathroom to each of the units (total 2 bathroom), and two baseboard heat | $4,000 | [E1895299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895299/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 610 ft SW | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1877801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877801/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hopedale-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $850 | [G1877800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877800/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Connecting 10 office cubicles at 175 North Harvard st 3rd floor, Boston, for Harvard Repertory Theater. | $315 | [E1879985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879985/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 580 ft W | Plumbing | Renovate unit 174's bathroom (x2) on second and third (attic) floor | $6,000 | [PL1872238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872238/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [229 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-n-harvard-st/) | 460 ft W | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $105,800 | [SF1862601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862601/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [172-174 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172--174-franklin-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Add two new bathrooms on unit two. (One on second floor and one on third floor) | $20,000 | [ALT1856708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856708/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Seattle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-seattle-st/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | Removed old damaged non functional outdoor light fixture and installed new LED security light with photocell. | $780 | [E1860534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860534/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 880 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 960 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 960 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 860 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [175 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-n-harvard-st/) | 970 ft N | Sign | Installation of signs for Harvard A.R.T. Sign 1: 2 sets of Internally illuminated letters reading "the Art" for North and South elevations Sign 2: 1 set of externally illuminated letters for the Goel Center Lettering painted black Sign 3: 2 sets of Faux neon lettering reading "Come on In" for the No | $187,339 | [ALT1843186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843186/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 260 ft SW | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hopedale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps and wire a kitchen, bathroom, living room and 2 bedrooms. | $17,000 | [E1903486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903486/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | new bathroom fixture install, toilet and lav | $600 | [PL1896625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896625/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Provide wiring for 2 environmental rooms on the 3rd floor for Vaxess | $20,000 | [E1890117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890117/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. 3rd Floor: 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 showers stalls, and 1 washing machine connection. | $10,000 | [PL1883747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883747/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Add new roofing to the existing roofing, repair gutter. Install gutter and downspout at the one level roof. | $4,500 | [SF1882020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882020/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Wire new bathroom on third floor. Add new outlet to second floor bathroom, add two closet lights, swap out 20 circuit electrical panel for 30 circuit panel. | $5,500 | [E1878537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878537/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Project Address: 27 Riverdale Street, Boston, MA 02134 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $14,437 | [SF1875630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875630/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | The project address is 27 Riverdale Street, Boston, MA 02134. Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $4,812 | [E1875539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875539/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | new bathroom on 3rd floor | $3,000 | [PL1872998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872998/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | The proposed project addition will involve the following: remodel a half bath on the third floor add a three-quarter bathroom to the third floor. Remodel the front two-level deck porch. Remodel the side entrance add door to the first floor first side entrance. Remodel the second floor kitchen. Addit | $150,000 | [ALT1798602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798602/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3-4 Everett Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--4-everett-sq/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Perform electrical service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Install three new dedicated circuits for window AC units to plug into | $10,000 | [E1870444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870444/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovation 3rd floor add new bathroom on a 1st floor room add a wall, a door, and a closet. | $15,000 | [SF1869878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [100 S Campus Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-s-campus-dr/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | site exterior landscape and power | $20,000 | [E1860398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860398/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25-27 Riverdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-riverdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1862840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862840/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.25 mi S | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [100r S Campus Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100r-s-campus-dr/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Bike Room Harvard 100 South Campus Drive | $5,000 | [ELV1858666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858666/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5-7 Prescott Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-prescott-pl/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | kitchen remodel 3 bathrooms remodel outside lights | $11,000 | [E1858512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858512/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage network and security systems cabling and installation Phase 2 | $1,000 | [ELV1845866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845866/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [250 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-western-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage network and security systems cabling and installation | $150,000 | [ELV1844937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844937/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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