# Building permits at 96 Bird St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2025: Tear off existing underlayment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Roofing | Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Contract price is accurate in application and upload. As well as experience rating | $13,500 | [SF1769676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1769676/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Solar | Roof Mounted Solar Installation of 17 Panels 6kwAC with no ESS | $23,175 | [E1694140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1694140/) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $8,887 | [SF1682491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1682491/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | [19 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-bodwell-st/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | legalize 10 x 20'; deck on garage and 50' awning on left side of building (No work to de done) | Not listed | [ALT1703560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703560/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $6,793 | [SF1902553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902553/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 400 ft W | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Cedar Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cedar-pl/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-880921) | $6,000 | [SF1893902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893902/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 660 ft NW | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891565/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [56 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-monadnock-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,782 | [SF1883102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883102/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Re-wire single-family dwelling with smoke detector and heatpump and mini split | $12,000 | [E1880127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880127/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 340 ft E | Roofing | Strip roof - Install ice weather shield synthetic underlayment brown drip edge - pipe flashing - chimney flashing | $13,200 | [SF1872245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872245/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1863103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863103/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Adding public meter | $6,000 | [E1859131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859131/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 310 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement, tear off all material and install new architectural shingle with new underlayment. Siding replacement, remove one layer of the vinyl siding, install new trim for windows, new soffit, new foam installation, and new vinyl siding. | $30,500 | [SF1850972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850972/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 480 ft S | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [PL1835418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1835418/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 480 ft S | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [G1835413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1835413/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 950 ft S | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $21,528 | [ALT1864359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864359/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881137) | $3,000 | [SF1880178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880178/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 493 Columbia Rd Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1867530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867530/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $32,775 | [SF1861254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861254/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $109,725 | [E1861258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861258/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm system for sprinkler system. | $15,000 | [EFA1857362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857362/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Install Smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $6,000 | [EFA1857356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857356/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wire entire four family to code. Service 200 amps add 4 meters including public. | $60,000 | [E1857347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857347/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $25,116 | [SF1849064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849064/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [32 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-monadnock-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 19 panels 7.79 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1851323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851323/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [38-44 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--44-payson-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $4,310 | [SF1829203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829203/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $84,084 | [E1849068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849068/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-monadnock-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Retest of floor 1 Gas | $700 | [G1846224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846224/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heater | $12,300 | [PL1845058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845058/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

## More on this street

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

- [76-78 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-bird-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [69 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-bird-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [68 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-bird-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [126 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-bird-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [65 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-bird-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2025
- [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [131 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-bird-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [44 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bird-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [36 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-bird-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [16 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bird-st/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 09:51 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bird-st/