# Building permits at 91 Ames St, Boston, MA

20 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 27, 2025: Insulate basement (crawl space) overhead for Franklin Field State Elderly and State Family. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulate basement (crawl space) overhead for Franklin Field State Elderly and State Family | $198,000 | [SF1715606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1715606/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 17. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696573/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 16. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696572/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 15. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696569/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 14. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696565/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 3. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696562/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Building 1. Install power for exhaust fans, stoves, and replace switches. | $10,000 | [E1696554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696554/) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Electrical | Repair underground feeder to apartment building due to damage from excavation | $1,200 | [E1684160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1684160/) |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Grading | geothermal borehole to be drilled as part of the design engineering process for a larger geothermal system planned for next year. Proposed work dates are January 6-8th 2025 for the drilling, looping, and grouting of the closed-loop geothermal borehole. | $67,000 | [SF1679439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1679439/) |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Electrical | Installing a burglar alarm system | $2,548 | [ELV1224175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1224175/) |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Building #19: Upgrading the heat and hot water systems at six of its multi-family buildings at its Franklin Field Development located in the Dorchester Neighborhood. See plans filed under ALT997510. | $2,172,549 | [ALT940763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT940763/) |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Electrical | low Voltage HVAC controls | $35,394 | [ELV988131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV988131/) |
| May 3, 2019 | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 water heaters, 2 backflows and associated water piping to boiler and waterheaters see letter from bha requesting fee waiver - | $350,000 | [PL934454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL934454/) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Plumbing | Gas piping for 2 new boilers, 2 gas meters, water heaters 600,000btu's boilers 700,000 btu's | $50,000 | [G934455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G934455/) |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Plumbing | Installation of (80) cleanouts on existing drain piping and (5) sump pumps (one sump per bldg) in Buildings 3, 5, 11, 16 & 19 of BHA Franklin Fields. Installation of (1) underground line connecting bldg. 16 & 19. | $148,000 | [PL676295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL676295/) |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Electrical | Replace existing exterior and common area lighting fixtures with new. | $588,700 | [E478903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E478903/) |
| May 28, 2015 | Electrical | Replace exterior & common area lighting fixtures with new. | $69,000 | [E477318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E477318/) |
| Aug 7, 2013 | Plumbing | install water storage tanks with mixing valves and floor drains | $100,000 | [PL270068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL270068/) |
| Aug 7, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Gas piping to (6) 752,000 BTU boilers.Gas meters existing | $100,000 | [G270076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G270076/) |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Electrical | wire (3) gas boilers,controls and power. | $8,000 | [E55051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E55051/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 800 ft S | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 810 ft W | Roofing | STRIP & RESHINGLE ROOF TO INCLUDE: STRIP and install anew, ice water shield, underlayment, 30 yr arch shingles, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing etc | $13,000 | [SF1896888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896888/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $629 | [E1895977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895977/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,282 | [E1888313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888313/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace all old PT flooring &; rails on first floor decks. install new composite 5/4 X6 composite flooring &; rails, rebuild 2nd floor balcony using 2X 10 PT joist Supported on existing 1st floor deck on 2- 6X6 column, new composite 5/4 X 6 flooring &; rails. existing 1st floor framing to remain. No | $24,000 | [SF1891478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891478/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [82a-82b Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82a--82b-woodrow-av/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Ducted Air Source Heat Pump system for Unit B (1st FL) only, ductwork to be reused - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the basement. | $12,000 | [E1867669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867669/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-callender-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen. Remove and replace existing cabinets, countertops and finishes. Existing layout to remain. No structural alterations and no changes to load-bearing walls. | $5,000 | [SF1888786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888786/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 2 backflow preventers for one hot water boiler and one combination hot water boiler. | $24,000 | [PL1883587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883587/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace one steam boiler and one hot water boiler and connect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1883583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883583/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 backflow preventers and automatic feeders for gas steam boiler installation. | $20,000 | [PL1873346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873346/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 gas steam boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping | $20,000 | [G1873345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873345/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Use of a generator to power music equipment at a public park for netball family funday event | $200 | [E1868323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868323/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling and floor in kitchen. Replace existing floor tiles master bathroom. Replace existing bathtub, vanity, wall tiles and floor 2nd bathroom | $13,481 | [SF1856164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856164/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Work consist of providing electricity for the Haitian Flag day Parade | $100 | [ETS1844897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1844897/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building (1) wing wall to the right. No structural work. | $21,392 | [SF1843503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843503/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 08:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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