# Building permits at 960-992 Harrison Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M new building at 402 Melnea Cass Bl, permitted Sep 10.

14 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: 15 new trench drains in garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 760 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Plumbing | (15) new trench drains in garage | $70,000 | [PL1904514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904514/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Removal and reinstallation of existing materials and finishes to gain the necessary access to install the structural reinforcements, such as exterior metal paneling, storefront mullions, mullion covers, associated caulking, and portions of GWB ceilings and carpeting. | $34,000 | [SF1864568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864568/) |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to garage concrete floors. | $7,009,533 | [SF1809841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1809841/) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Solar | Installation of a 494.95kw dc / 330.00kw ac roof mounted solar array | $142,252 | [E1798692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1798692/) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Solar | To furnish and install a 494.95 KW DC rooftop solar system; this includes all AC and DC equipment, wiring, as well as installation of all Racking and Modules | $1,199,704 | [ALT1782285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1782285/) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Electrical | Misc. Electrical demolition to facilitate installation of RTU, Exhaust fans & VAV's | $640,000 | [E1786843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786843/) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of VAVs and adjoining ductwork, with minor relocations as required. Scope includes ceiling removal to access the VAV work, and subsequent restoration. Modification to electrical for new VAV units. Work will take place in the interior occupied space. | $4,215,287 | [ALT1772472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1772472/) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Fire systems | Removal of existing duct smokes to facilitate installation of new RTU equipment and re-installation with new duct smokes | $2,000 | [EFA1707682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1707682/) |
| May 27, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of roof replacement. | $128,537 | [G1724582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1724582/) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Electrical | Install low-voltage HVAC control wiring on new equipment for new Trane ATC system | $97,655 | [ELV1688663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1688663/) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Electrical | Install new 3000amp service for EV chargers in Garage | $200,000 | [E1677800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1677800/) |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the roof and rooftop mechanical equipment. Removal of an existing solar array system. Work includes modification of supporting structural steel, fireproofing, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical work, some of which will take place in the occupied space below.*9/10/24 filing assi | $21,188,866 | [ALT1648491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1648491/) |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of a roof replacement at BWSC. | $128,537 | [G1654689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1654689/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Electrical | Misc. Electrical demolition to facilitate installation of RTU and Exhaust fans | $1,090,000 | [E1657857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1657857/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [877 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/877-harrison-av/) | 830 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1899162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899162/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 1906 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904961/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 2006 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904960/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 1905 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904958/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Unit 1906 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $62,170 | [SF1904158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904158/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Unit 1905 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $60,727 | [SF1904152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904152/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Unit 2006 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $60,846 | [SF1904147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904147/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | full rewire studio apartment #2006 | $8,500 | [E1905412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905412/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | lulrewire studio apt #1905 | $8,500 | [E1905407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905407/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | full rewire studio | $8,500 | [E1905401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905401/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [402 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-melnea-cass-bl/) | 760 ft W | New building | * Erect new 6 story multi family structure with 44 dwelling units, 3 gallery /retail space;and 1 live - work unit.;In conjunction with ERT1252882 (2 buildings on the same lot).;eplan --> BOA extension of decision valid until 11/04/25 -- extension of decision valid until 11/04/26 | $14,358,582 | [ERT1252887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1252887/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [815 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-albany-st/) | 640 ft E | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers and replace with (2) Riello Array 1500 boilers | $15,000 | [G1895631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895631/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-northampton-st/) | 760 ft E | Sign | Elec app. Per BPDA approval 7-1-26 install two internally illuminated parallel wall signs each at 2' x 10'. One on front elevation and one on right side elevation. Apply vinyl graphics to windows. For Enterprise Rent A Car. | $8,000 | [ALT1873213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873213/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [66-68 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-northampton-st/) | 890 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and disposal of exisiting rubber roof system Removal and disposal of 2 skylights - no longer in use Installation of new rubber roofing system w/proper flashing, sealing, and waterproofing | $87,100 | [SF1875425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875425/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1011 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1011-harrison-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Roof top ballasted solar system. 108 silfab 530w solar panels. Unirac eco foot 2 ballasted racking. Solar edge inverter with solaredge optomizers. | $25,000 | [E1878418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878418/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1917 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1917-washington-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | to operated a gas powered generator for an outdoor event on the 22th of August 12pm - 4pm.(amplifier and speakers). | $750 | [ETS1873573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1873573/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 590 ft SE | Solar | Install 288.41kw rooftop solar system. 493 solar panels, racking, and electrical. | $123,800 | [E1872763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872763/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [881 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881-harrison-av/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 6 replacement windows - no structural work | $7,561 | [SF1870167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870167/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [877 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/877-harrison-av/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Adding 4 outlets, 4 recessed lights in closets. Swap 3 light fixtures to 3 recessed lights. | $2,350 | [E1864754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864754/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1010 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-harrison-av/) | 810 ft SW | Electrical | Preventative maintenance & testing to be performed on existing switchgear located @ Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Ave. | $2,500 | [E1861537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861537/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [877 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/877-harrison-av/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct non-load-bearing interior partition wall to create study/office area within existing living room. Install drywall, door, trim, and finishes. No structural work. Work being done at unit #6 | $13,500 | [SF1858618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858618/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repairs to insulation drywall and finishes due to water leak Multiple areas | $120,335 | [SF1856956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856956/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | Unit 506 make safe/walkthrough water damage | $1,000 | [E1857491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857491/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior insulation drywall and finishes replaced due to water damage Unit 406 and 4th floor laundry | $48,310 | [SF1845419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845419/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 590 ft SE | Solar | To furnish and install a 288.41 kW DC rooftop solar system; this includes all AC and DC equipment, wiring, as well as installation of all Racking and Modules | $675,690 | [ALT1819219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819219/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Electrical | Unit 406 Living room/kitchen: Replace outlets/switches Wire center light Bathroom: Replace outlets/switches replace breakers in panel Run feeds for washers/dryers in laundry room Building permit application # SF1845419 | $5,000 | [E1846857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846857/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [70-72 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-northampton-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | unit 406 was flooded. 40 ft x 8 ft area of 2 walls of the unit. Demo and prep for remodel was completed by previous contractor from the insurance. No mechanics were affected. Rockwool insulation install, Sheetrock Repair of walls and a ceiling patch, Flooring patch, and finish Painting. | $20,408 | [SF1844162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844162/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [698 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/698-massachusetts-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Replace 50 light fixtures with new energy efficient lights in apartments, 17, new light bulbs in range vent fan, 20 light retrofit assembly in hall lights, | $3,350 | [E1905678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905678/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Installation of AV Cabling only. Roxbury Community Music Center | $25,000 | [ELV1903829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903829/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | temp service for tenant fit out while new service is swapped over in 2 weeks | $5,000 | [ETS1901790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901790/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Structured Cabling and Security | $251,000 | [ELV1895198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895198/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install 4 CCTV cameras. | $2,500 | [ELV1894410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894410/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Boston Medical Center- Yawkey Building- Instalation of PIXXIS Omnicell Med Room External Return Bins. Located at various Nurses Stations where needed. | $950 | [SF1891825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891825/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Install (1) PXXIS Omnicell Med Room External Return Bin at Nuseses Station. | $150 | [SF1891761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891761/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [425-435 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425--435-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Install non-illuminated letters to storefront to read "Revive Fitness" as approved by BPDA | $6,500 | [ALT1871915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871915/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Install 4 receptacles for monitors | $4,000 | [E1887911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887911/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Installing 13 cat6 plenum data cables for communications | $2,500 | [ELV1882526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1882526/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [12-24 Dade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--24-dade-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Secure existing steel platforms Railings, Support Brackets & Stairways on fire escape. Located outside front of the building from 1st to 2nd floors. Fire escape is in need of repair. | $7,850 | [SF1881530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881530/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Installation of one non-illuminated cabinet sign for "Community Music Center of Boston" 18" x x 417" w. Approved by BPDA | $23,480 | [ALT1873580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873580/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1887-1899 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1887--1899-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Wire new mini split system with two heads (1 in the office and 1 in the kitchen) | $2,500 | [E1880202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880202/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install a electric wall heater | $4,000 | [E1880115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880115/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [857 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-harrison-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Diagnosed Lift Master garage door opener that was malfunctioning. Found that both sensor wires needed to be re-terminated because the conductors were over terminated and broken. I also cleaned the sensors and straightened them. Program Daylight saving time adjustment. System went back to normal. Wor | $563 | [E1865659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865659/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Provide new fire alarm devices in a tenant fit-up for a coffee shop/cafe on first floor of an existing building. | $6,000 | [EFA1867445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867445/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fire systems | For Boston Medical Center: Scope: Install 16 smoke detectors in total. Yawkey building: 3 smoke detectors on the 4th & 5th floors. Menino building: 13 smoke detectors on floors 2 thru 7. Two smoke detectors will be included with Siga-LED remote alarm indicator for testing purposes. Eplans | $39,900 | [ALT1857392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857392/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [2136-2140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2136--2140-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Ground generator for outside event for the day | $1,800 | [ETS1858385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858385/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Coffee shop | $60,000 | [PL1846250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846250/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 1013 Harrison Av | 680 ft W | To change vacant lot to ancillary use to technical college on 1011 Harrison Ave. The area to be fenced… | [BOA1820136](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-10 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 10 Northampton St | 760 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Interior renovation and change of use to Rental Agency for Cars, per drawings" | [BOA1835605](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-02 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 612 to 612a Shawmut Av | 0.25 mi NW | To erect a new 4-story building with seven Residential Units and one Retail Space | [BOA1842341](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-23 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Harrison Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1010 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-harrison-av/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [1011 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1011-harrison-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [881 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881-harrison-av/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [877 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/877-harrison-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [874-904 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/874--904-harrison-av/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [857 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857-harrison-av/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [847-849 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/847--849-harrison-av/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026
- [840 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-harrison-av/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [830-840 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830--840-harrison-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 20:16 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960--992-harrison-av/