# Building permits at 97 Horace St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 300 ft since May 1, the largest $300,000.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8: I have a contractor doing a dormer and primary suite to my top floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 250 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Electrical | I have a contractor doing a dormer and primary suite to my top floor. A new bathroom will be going in. I am the owner and the licensed electrician and will be performing the work myself, so the valuation is $0. Permit number: ALT1708901 | $2,000 | [E1891615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891615/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1865209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865209/) |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Addition | Add dormer to existing roof system per drawings for new Bathroom [ePlans] | $95,355 | [ALT1708901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1708901/) |
| May 13, 2022 | Electrical | Temp power | $2,000 | [ETS1333018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1333018/) |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing feeds in galley kitchen, in each of two units, which were damaged during demolition Install new electrical feed to bathroom outlet in 2nd floor unit | $2,900 | [E1146930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1146930/) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Plumbing | Repair to main stack and replacement of drainage and water piping to existing fuxtures | $9,500 | [PL1146981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1146981/) |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Repair plumbing along with associated framing of plumbing wall as well as finishes and finish carpentry. | $20,800 | [SF1143300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1143300/) |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Alteration or repair | 4'x8' Rear deck | $2,000 | [ALT1118478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1118478/) |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Electrical | Overhead 100 Amp to 200 Amp Electrical Service. Relocating Meters to outside the building. | $6,000 | [E1110765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1110765/) |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Subdivide the land into two lots. Lot A to contain 2,112 s.f. and Lot B to contain 2,887 s.f. as per plan. No work to be done. eplan | Not listed | [ALT1090460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1090460/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [549 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/549-bennington-st/) | 900 ft W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.6 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $25,200 | [ALT1899310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899310/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [549 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/549-bennington-st/) | 900 ft W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.6 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $17,640 | [E1899311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899311/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [200 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-byron-st/) | 540 ft SE | Electrical | Byron Street lighting and cameras shown in Massport Authority Project L1366-C3 Bulletin DP1-029 | $10,000 | [E1907886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907886/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [746 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/746-saratoga-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | Run a new circuit for outdoor unit mini split system from subpanel 2 Installed AC disconnect Run a new circuit for service outlet from subpanel 2 | $1,000 | [E1905783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905783/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [178 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-cowper-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Build Farmers Porch | $12,000 | [ALT1902073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902073/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [799 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799-saratoga-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove old front deck and stairs and install new deck boards and stairs. | $7,950 | [SF1903883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903883/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of one direct vent combi boiler | $6,500 | [G1884414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884414/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [579 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/579-bennington-st/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | Replace backflow preventer device for Heating System | $500 | [PL1884412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884412/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Revising drawings to add a roof deck, accessed via a headhouse;ERT1746020. This application shows access to the roof deck will via a;roof hatch. e-Plans filed | Not listed | [A1853161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853161/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [704 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-saratoga-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Rooftop patio renovation on existing structure. Install new 6'-8"x7'-0" door at loft level replacing existing window w/ LVL header. New 215 SF floating deck on pedestal supports over existing roof. New 10'x17' aluminum pergola (SkyScape, motorized) bolted to sistered joists. Upper roof railings.Plea | $35,200 | [ALT1838068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838068/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [825 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-saratoga-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolish 3-level porches (retain roof). Pour concrete footings and rebuild porch structure. Install composite decking and pressure-treated guardrails on all 3 levels. Exterior stairs limited to 1st floor. Excludes 2nd/3rd floor exit stairs. Debris removal included. | $35,500 | [SF1889229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889229/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system | $9,000 | [EFA1883833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883833/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [126 Coleridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-coleridge-st/) | 680 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of current fence and installation of mew fence in the backyard. | $6,500 | [SF1877803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877803/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [84 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-homer-st/) | 250 ft SW | New building | Construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers systems to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks (unit 2 &; 3) on newly created 2,500 s.f. lot as per plans- The project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR).; See ALT1684637 for subdivision.; | $300,000 | [ERT1684641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684641/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [82 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-homer-st/) | 270 ft SW | New building | Raze existing dwelling and construct a new 3 unit residential dwelling with fire alarm &; sprinklers to be installed, rear decks &; roof decks for Units 2 &; 3.; Project subject to Group1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). See ALT1684637 for subdivision.;e[Plans] Filed.s | $300,000 | [ERT1684639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1684639/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [632 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632-bennington-st/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace siding on one side of the property. Replace any damaged underlying sheathing. Finish work included | $13,000 | [SF1877247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877247/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [103-105 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-homer-st/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | New washer machine | $2,000 | [PL1875419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875419/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 550 ft N | Plumbing | 3 Stoves 3 Furnaces 3 Water Heaters | $4,500 | [G1865558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865558/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [31 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moore-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 window, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,889 | [SF1867126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867126/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [58 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-moore-st/) | 840 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary Chain-link Fence rental of aprox 167 linear feet of 6 ft black temp fence, black wind screen, one double gate, one walk gate with free exit hardware, posts driven or plated and bolted to cement where needed aprox 6 month rental, includes, delivery,set up, removal | $4,930 | [SF1844448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844448/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 550 ft N | Plumbing | 7 Bathrooms 3 Kitchens 3 Laundries 1 Bar Sink 3 Gas Water Heaters | $28,000 | [PL1865548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865548/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [99-101 Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-homer-st/) | 290 ft S | Roofing | Roof Repair | $2,900 | [SF1833372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833372/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95a Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95a-byron-st/) | 740 ft NW | New building | Erect a 3 unit residential dwelling on newly created lot as per plans with fire alarm &; sprinklers to be installed. See ALT1827161 for subdivision. Project is subject to Group One Dwelling Units per Architectural Access Board (AAB)-521 CMR.; SF1771428 issued to remove existing structure on lot (93  | $200,000 | [ERT1827164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1827164/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [95 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-byron-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Subdivide lot into two lots. Lot B1 known as 95 Byron to now contain 2,007 s.f. and Lot B2 to be known as 95A Byron to now contain 1,781 s.f. See (ERT).; e[Plans] filed. | Not listed | [ALT1827161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827161/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [643 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-bennington-st/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate all 3 decks, that are in bad shape. demo all material and replace with new one no changes just renovate as is. | $45,000 | [SF1861761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861761/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [810 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 6 squares of existing wall shingles. Install ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, starter shingles, architectural shingles, and ridge cap shingles. Includes required access equipment and scaffolding. No structural modifications. | $7,450 | [SF1859001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859001/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [159 Cowper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-cowper-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding; install new siding | $68,272 | [SF1858714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858714/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 380 ft SW | Electrical | Install new 400a service to supply 2 unit townhouse. Installing 2 new electric water heaters and range outlets | $10,000 | [E1855513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855513/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [93 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-byron-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | temporary electric service | $2,500 | [ETS1851028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851028/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1 replacement window unit 2, basement windows 7, exterior door replacement 1 exterior door weatherstripping, remove old AC and patch wall, air to air heat pump ductless 2 units, induction range 2 units, kitchen hood 2 units, electrical service upgrade, replace bathroom vent, insulate basement walls, | $108,220 | [SF1850709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850709/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [795 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-saratoga-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Reference to SF1825689. Basement cleanup and partial dirt removal, including basement wall reparations. | $100,000 | [SF1848930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848930/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling of 2 full bathrooms, 2 laundries and 2 full kitchens | $24,000 | [PL1847975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847975/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [111 Moore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-moore-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling of two gas stoves and 2 gas furnaces | $24,000 | [G1848045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848045/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Rough drainage, vent and water piping for 3 water closets, 3 lavatory sinks, 3 bathtubs, 3 washer machine connections, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 dishwashers, 3 garbage disposals and 3 electric water heaters. | $3,100 | [PL1845486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845486/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Install coax cable in beds / living areas. | $1,500 | [ELV1843913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843913/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system in units. | $3,000 | [EFA1843910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843910/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wire three family development, install 200A OH service all bonding/ grounding. | $28,000 | [E1843908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843908/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [31 Wordsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wordsworth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling unit #2 | $15,000 | [SF1899033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899033/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [14-16 Neptune Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-neptune-ci/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 20 panels 8.2 kwdc no ESS no structural existing solar system installed | $9,039 | [SF1886161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886161/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [14-16 Neptune Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-neptune-ci/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 20 panels 8.2 kwdc no ESS existing solar system installed | $30,261 | [E1886163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886163/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | E26087 MPA Green Bus depot, install ACS cameras. | $109,965 | [ELV1880310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880310/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | E26087 MPA Green Bus Depot add FA devices to an existing FA system. | $252,000 | [EFA1880305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880305/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [23 Lovell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lovell-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | E26087 mpa green bus depot, install panels and transformer,receptacles,lighting,ac equipment, lightning protection,vehicle lifts. | $524,800 | [E1880298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880298/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [684 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/684-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | New Construction 3-units | $55,000 | [PL1878216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878216/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [682 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682-saratoga-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | New Construction 3-units | $55,000 | [PL1878215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878215/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [87 Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-addison-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 8 panels - 3.28kW DC. Installation of Tesla Powerwall 3 ESS on exterior of building. Existing solar system installed. | $50,817 | [SF1839167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839167/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [76 Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-byron-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel No 0100630000 into two lots. Lot A to contain 4,475 s.f. Lot B to contain 5,525 s.f. (See also ERT) | Not listed | [ALT1708062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1708062/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [678-680 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/678--680-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Gas stove and boiler renovation | $500 | [G1803309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1803309/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [524 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/524-bennington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Rough and finish electrical on four family renovation | $45,000 | [E1855023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855023/) |

## 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 | Dec 4, 2025 | At this address |  | To add dormer to existing roof system per drawings for new Bathroom | [BOA1754594](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-07-25 |
| Requested |  | 691 Saratoga St | 0.19 mi W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1905476](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 555 Bennington St | 800 ft W | To erect addition addition and change occupancy to 5 residential units… | [BOA1891422](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 795 Saratoga St | 550 ft N | To renovate 3 residential units including a rear addition and dormers, as of right | [BOA1860539](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-12 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 Moore St | 0.24 mi NW | To raze existing dwelling on separate permit and erect a three story six unit residential dwelling with roof… | [BOA1837592](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-04-08 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [94 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-horace-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [82 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-horace-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026
- [78 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-horace-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [74 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [68 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [67 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-horace-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [59 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-horace-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [57 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-horace-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [53 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [148 Horace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-horace-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 03:10 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, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-horace-st/