# Building permits at 969-985 Bennington St, Boston, MA

27 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22: Relocate existing dance studio following the plans. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (45 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | relocate existing dance studio following the plans | $226,000 | [ALT1723279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1723279/) |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Other | Removing and Replacing 3 existing telecommunications antenna's and remote radio heads. | $30,000 | [SF1592006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1592006/) |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Other | AT&;T proposes the following modification to the existing cell site. Swap 3 existing antennas with 3 new antennas, The proposed modification does not increase the height of the existing wireless facility | $50,000 | [SF1572219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1572219/) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Other | AT&T proposes the following modification to the existing cell site. Swap 3 existing antennas with 3 new antennas, The proposed modification does not increase the height of the existing wireless facility | $70,000 | [ALT1345552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1345552/) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Sign | Replacing existing sign, installing 1" thick aluminum pan face with 1/2" thick raised letters - non-illuminated for North Suffolk Mental Health Association at 983 Bennington Street. Sign to be mounted with aluminum "L" brackets which are to be screwed into the sign and in the facade. | $4,000 | [SF1243291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1243291/) |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Adding 3 antenna and ancillary cables. | $30,000 | [SF1235763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1235763/) |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Other | Replace (2) stealth chimneys, expand (1) stealth chimney, swap (6) antennas, relocate (3) antennas, relocate (3) TMAs, add (3) diplexers, swap (3) RRUs and add (3) new RRUs, add (4) 6x12 hybrid cable and remove (1) 3x6 hybrid cable, remove (2) 2206 BTS and add (1) 19" rack and battery cabinet. | $55,000 | [SF1213561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1213561/) |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace carpets, painting and relocate a cabinet to accommodate new appliance. | $12,800 | [SF1134248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1134248/) |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Other | AT&T to modify its existing equipment as follows: adding (1) Antenna (with FRP enclosure), (1) Diplexer, (1) Repeater and its anchillary equipment/cables. | $22,000 | [SF1078650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1078650/) |
| May 8, 2020 | Other | Verizon will replace exisHng antennas and radios (RRHs), as shown on the accompanying plans. | $30,000 | [SF1070502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1070502/) |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Other | Install 3 new panel antennas. Install 6 new remote radio units at existing telecom facility. | $20,000 | [ALT1026134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1026134/) |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repoint brick facade | $4,000 | [SF806680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF806680/) |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Other | Removing and replacing (2) cables. Adding (1) antenna and (1) cable | $5,000 | [SF798590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF798590/) |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Electrical | adding a new 200 Amp electrical service for Verizon cell site on roof | $10,000 | [E628595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E628595/) |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Other | Add 3 antennas to existing wireless facility | $20,000 | [SF615507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF615507/) |
| Mar 30, 2016 | Other | Remove and replace 6 existing antennas with 6 new antennas. Replace 6 remote radio head units with 6 new units (3 of which are mounted on new frames). Install new fiber and electrical conduits and cables. | $50,000 | [ALT568048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT568048/) |
| Dec 3, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Wireless Equipment Collocation: Installation of additional transmission equipment for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency signals for communications purposes - affix facade and roof mounted antennas, GPS antennas and associated remote radio heads, junction boxes, cabling to  | $140,000 | [ALT531767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT531767/) |
| May 5, 2015 | Other | Applicant:: Matt Granese CS-108430 | $48,550 | [ALT465011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT465011/) |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install ten metal column wraps on rear of building. | $6,000 | [SF424885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF424885/) |
| Apr 23, 2014 | Electrical | Install security system * work at 979 Bennington St. 1st floor | $125 | [ELV352558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV352558/) |
| Jan 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | 20'x10' Repair exterior masonry. To correct violation V159980 and V159979 | $4,000 | [SF317853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF317853/) |
| May 13, 2013 | Electrical | Furnish and Install (1) New 200 Ampere Service for AT&T Cell Phone Room Furnish and Install Light Fixtures, Switches, and Receptacle Outlets in AT&T Cell Phone Room | $8,000 | [E243352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E243352/) |
| Jan 25, 2013 | Electrical | upgrade 40 amp subfeeder to a 60 amp subfeeder for T-MOBILE TELCOM EQUIP | $1,400 | [E215395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E215395/) |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Other | Modification of an existing wireless communications facility all as shown on the plans submitted herewith. | $15,000 | [ALT151557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT151557/) |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Electrical | Replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures. Pockets Billards 981 Bennington Street | $3,413 | [E176808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E176808/) |
| May 14, 2012 | Other | Installation of wireless telecommunications installation as shown on plans approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. | $60,000 | [ALT78616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT78616/) |
| Mar 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Repair/repoint exterior masonry. | $500 | [SF66972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF66972/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [951 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-bennington-st/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Replacement of thr Insulated multi-tap splice connector, 4/0 – #6 AWG, AL/CU dual-rated, UL 486B Listed - (Connector) | $800 | [E1902422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902422/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1046 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1046-saratoga-st/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | Strip and reroof 22 square. Install certainteed landmark shingles | $19,700 | [SF1906609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906609/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [960 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-bennington-st/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finishing basement, Adding a ADU of 860 sqft living space with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom and sprinkler systems, all in the Architecture plans. | $230,540 | [ALT1799270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1799270/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [917 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/917-bennington-st/) | 640 ft SW | Other | add a sink on the hallway area to wash hands per request of health inspector | $3,000 | [SF1901970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901970/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1048 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1048-saratoga-st/) | 860 ft E | Roofing | Replace Rubber Roof (13 Squares) | $17,000 | [SF1897271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897271/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1007-1009 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1007--1009-saratoga-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | Bryant® - Legacy™ - 5-Ton - 13.4 SEER2 - Single-Packaged Rooftop Units Standard Gas/Electric Unit - 208/230-3-60 - R-454B Model Number: 582LP06A110A2A0AA Includes: - Disposal of existing equipment - Installation of new Bryant RTU - Electrical connnection - Gas connection - System Startup - CURB ada | $22,194 | [SF1880521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880521/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 930 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being contstructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895546/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throughout 3 unit building being constructed | $14,500 | [EFA1895545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895545/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1047 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-saratoga-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing connections to tankless water heater | $500 | [PL1895408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895408/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1047 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-saratoga-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Gas connections to replacement tankless | $500 | [G1895412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895412/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10-12 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-breed-st/) | 420 ft NE | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. No ESS.; | $26,444 | [ALT1820306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820306/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [910 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/910-saratoga-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation in attic space and basement | $42,000 | [SF1888285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888285/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 600 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,528 | [SF1887408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887408/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-thurston-st/) | 360 ft SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the right side section with lighter color shingles. ONE Pipe boot replacement. Three Pipe boots board over on roof | $3,999 | [SF1885673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885673/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22-24 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-breed-st/) | 600 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $72,072 | [E1887414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887414/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on wall, exterior of home | $21,527 | [ALT1855277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855277/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877729/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | kits baths | $35,000 | [PL1877723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877723/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [23 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-breed-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Install 1x FranklinWH aPower 2 battery back-up system (15kWh) on exterior wall of home. | $14,351 | [E1859342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859342/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [21 Thurston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thurston-st/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | x1 Condenser Disconnect | $1,000 | [E1874549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874549/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [1061 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1061-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing connections to replacement tankless water heater | $500 | [PL1873275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873275/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [7 Ford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ford-st/) | 380 ft N | Plumbing | Retest | $200 | [G1873800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873800/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1061 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1061-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Gas tie in to replacement tankless water heater. | $250 | [G1873274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873274/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 820 ft NE | Roofing | strip rubber roof install new roof | $23,850 | [SF1871705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871705/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | low voltage wiring, network, Cable cat 6 | $2,000 | [ELV1865284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865284/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | low voltage net work and cable thermostat | $2,000 | [ELV1865280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865280/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [915 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/915-saratoga-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | 3 units | $40,000 | [E1865278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865278/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [913 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/913-saratoga-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | new 3 units | $45,000 | [E1865277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865277/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [36 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ashley-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build new steps, repair top side of building | $57,000 | [SF1862771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862771/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1051 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1051-saratoga-st/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo &; remove existing decking, install new decks boards. Paint fascia &; handrails | $20,000 | [SF1861156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861156/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [54 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ashley-st/) | 680 ft N | Other | Setting up a 30x30 tent for the ymca summer program | $4,860 | [SF1848192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848192/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1057 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1057-saratoga-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo and remove existing brick stairs. Rebuild with concrete | $8,000 | [SF1846340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846340/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [850-868 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--868-bennington-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Installation of two (2) 50A branch circuits and one (1) dual head EV charger. | $4,200 | [E1845182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845182/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [231-245 Brandywyne Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--245-brandywyne-dr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Relocate 40 amp electric panel and replace all lights, plugs and switches | $3,200 | [E1905180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905180/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [734 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/734-bennington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace | $800 | [E1903749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903749/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $6,000 | [E1890949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890949/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Service Equipment upgrade due solar installation. | $65,000 | [E1888182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888182/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [880-888a Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/880--888a-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Relocate 40-amp electrical service. Replace all plugs, lights, switches and fans in unit 888A | $3,000 | [E1882584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882584/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property. | $25,677 | [E1787701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1787701/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [166 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-leyden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property | $25,677 | [SF1773914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773914/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [195 Leyden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-leyden-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Curtis Guild Elementary School, 195 Leyden St: replace drinking fountains, 1 in the basement, 4 on the 1st floor. | $10,000 | [PL1879173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879173/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1064 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1064-bennington-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | required common area meter using the existing 3-gang meter socket. Verify and transfer all front, rear, and basement common area lighting and smoke/CO detectors to the common area meter. Confirm all common area circuits are properly protected with AFCI where required and label all circuit | $1,500 | [E1881980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881980/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [51 Breed St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-breed-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1868468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868468/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [188 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-gladstone-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | We will wire a replacement AC system. | $1,150 | [E1862907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862907/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [69 Barnes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-barnes-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Roof Strip and Cover | $7,800 | [SF1860979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860979/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [114 Gladstone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-gladstone-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing window. No structural work being done. | $2,806 | [SF1859504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859504/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 16.

## More on this street

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

- [960 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-bennington-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [951 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-bennington-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [944 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-bennington-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [1000 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1000-bennington-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [917 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/917-bennington-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [1030-1036 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1030--1036-bennington-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [1058 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1058-bennington-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [1064 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1064-bennington-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [850-868 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--868-bennington-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [1088 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1088-bennington-st/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 01:21 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 16, 01:17 UTC.

Map, all 27 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/969--985-bennington-st/