# Building permits at 902 Adams St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 24, 2025: Install insulation and air sealing to R-60 in basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (30 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install insulation and air sealing to R-60 in basement. | $4,000 | [SF1684957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1684957/) |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Electrical | Both units (2 total) - Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Connections to (2) ground level exterior ASHP condensers, and (2) ASHP air handlers located in the basement. Add in (1) common house meter to bring up to code. | $26,000 | [E1669792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1669792/) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and ext walls with blown in insulation | $15,379 | [SF1428121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1428121/) |
| Jan 13, 2015 | Plumbing | replace fillvalve and flapper. | Not listed | [PL440033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL440033/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [464 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/464-gallivan-bl/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a 2 family with office to a 2 family | Not listed | [ALT1886178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886178/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [921-923 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--923-adams-st/) | 300 ft SW | Plumbing | gas to 2 furnaces and water heater | $2,000 | [G1905721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905721/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-granville-st/) | 770 ft NE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1901215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901215/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 470 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in common areas and units in this 3 family residential property. | $16,000 | [EFA1903834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903834/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Installations for an addition, 1 bedroom, 4 lights, 7 outlets, 1 bathroom, fan/light, vanity lights, outlet and 1 condenser. | $4,000 | [E1904240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904240/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [18-20 Rangeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rangeley-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885066 885073 ) (Unit `1st floor, Unit floor 2) | $8,000 | [SF1890362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890362/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [884 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-adams-st/) | 260 ft N | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891668/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 910 ft NE | Solar | We are removing 13 current solar panels for emergency repair, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed. We are not the roofers. No upgrades. No ground electrical will be touched. | $1,690 | [E1891881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891881/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [40 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-granville-st/) | 550 ft E | Electrical | moving back into apartment after over a year and eversource would like to have a inspection of service before restoring service and change meters | Not listed | [E1860748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860748/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 470 ft NE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1870989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870989/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 470 ft NE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof | $31,800 | [E1870991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870991/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 470 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family and add 2 dormers to convert unfinished 3rd floor into 3bd 2ba living space per building plans | $200,000 | [ALT1745500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1745500/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | New weather head, new service mast, new meter socket, new panel, new ground rods, new water main bonding, | $4,500 | [E1867784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867784/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granville-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 36 windows; 2 storm doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $102,417 | [SF1863610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863610/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(869464) | $4,000 | [SF1858133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858133/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5 Richview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-richview-st/) | 910 ft SW | Roofing | remove and replace 2700sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change in structure | $25,789 | [SF1857938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857938/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [951 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-adams-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | 1st floor kitchen, 2 new baths, replace all switches and receptacles, add 2 ac units, add 40 recess lights, Service upgrade and add public meter. | $5,000 | [E1848486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848486/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-granite-av/) | 970 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Emergency response to vehicular damage to exterior of the building. Stabilization, Engineering, Repairs as required. | $20,000 | [SF1845316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845316/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [295 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Demolition | Remove 1 car garage detached to house burnt in fire; | $1,000 | [SF1791974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791974/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [782-788 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782--788-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Refinishing floors and painting | $10,000 | [SF1882779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882779/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [77-79 Lenoxdale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-lenoxdale-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacing stairs in basement | $1,200 | [SF1879838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879838/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [PL1862475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862475/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [G1862477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862477/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |

## 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 |  | 5 Weyanoke St | 0.20 mi NW | To change occupancy from a two family to a three family | [BOA1883573](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Requested |  | 911 Adams St | 190 ft W | To construct Nail salon per plan submitted | [BOA1753298](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-22 |
| Requested |  | 59d Granite Av | 670 ft E | To erect a new single family home on subdivided lot with decks and parking at the side | [BOA1681840](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-01-06 |
| Requested |  | 59c Granite Av | 730 ft E | To erect a new single family home on subdivided lot with decks and parking at rear | [BOA1681839](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-01-06 |
| Requested |  | 59b Granite Av | 790 ft E | To erect a new single family home on subdivided lot, with decks and parking at rear | [BOA1681836](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-01-06 |
| Requested |  | 59a Granite Av | 840 ft E | To confirm occupancy as single family | [BOA1681834](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-01-06 |
| Requested |  | 59 Granite Av | 910 ft E | To erect a new single family home on subdivided lot with decks | [BOA1681830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-01-06 |

## More on this street

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

- [885-887 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/885--887-adams-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [884 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-adams-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [921-923 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--923-adams-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2026
- [874 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874-adams-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [951 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-adams-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [977-979 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/977--979-adams-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [782-788 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782--788-adams-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [775-779 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775--779-adams-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025
- [772-778 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772--778-adams-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [1041 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1041-adams-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 04:16 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, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/902-adams-st/