Boston Inspectional Services Department
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The official Bluesky account of Boston's Inspectional Services Department. We protect the health and safety of Boston's business and residential communities by enforcing building, housing, health, and environmental regulations.
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This week, Boston is proud to host the National Urban Rat Summit, convening nationwide experts to share insights, discuss waste management, and develop effective strategies for urban rodent control.
Last night, we took a stroll through Boston Commons to highlight our ongoing efforts.
Last night, we took a stroll through Boston Commons to highlight our ongoing efforts.
September 24, 2026 at 1:25 PM
This week, Boston is proud to host the National Urban Rat Summit, convening nationwide experts to share insights, discuss waste management, and develop effective strategies for urban rodent control.
Last night, we took a stroll through Boston Commons to highlight our ongoing efforts.
Last night, we took a stroll through Boston Commons to highlight our ongoing efforts.
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Just moved to Boston- are you sharing an apartment or home with roommates? The City’s Shared Living Guidebook has helpful resources to make shared living a little easier, including a budgeting tool, Shared Living Agreement assistance, and dispute mediation. Check it out! ➡️ bit.ly/4vPk1ey
September 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Just moved to Boston- are you sharing an apartment or home with roommates? The City’s Shared Living Guidebook has helpful resources to make shared living a little easier, including a budgeting tool, Shared Living Agreement assistance, and dispute mediation. Check it out! ➡️ bit.ly/4vPk1ey
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With thousands of students moving into Boston, take a ride with Code Enforcement Captain Chris “Tiger” Stockbridge as he hits busy neighborhoods and highlights the importance of properly storing trash to keep our streets clean, help mitigate rodent activity, and keep sidewalks clear and accessible.
August 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
With thousands of students moving into Boston, take a ride with Code Enforcement Captain Chris “Tiger” Stockbridge as he hits busy neighborhoods and highlights the importance of properly storing trash to keep our streets clean, help mitigate rodent activity, and keep sidewalks clear and accessible.
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We've launched an official City of Boston starter pack to make it easy to follow City departments. This starter pack will stay up to date as more teams join the Bluesky community. Give them a follow!
December 12, 2024 at 8:40 PM
We've launched an official City of Boston starter pack to make it easy to follow City departments. This starter pack will stay up to date as more teams join the Bluesky community. Give them a follow!
Are you a Boston resident looking to break into the construction industry or upgrade your workplace safety credentials? The City of Boston is offering FREE OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training to local residents!
To register, scan the QR code or visit Boston.gov/construction-safety
To register, scan the QR code or visit Boston.gov/construction-safety
August 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Are you a Boston resident looking to break into the construction industry or upgrade your workplace safety credentials? The City of Boston is offering FREE OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training to local residents!
To register, scan the QR code or visit Boston.gov/construction-safety
To register, scan the QR code or visit Boston.gov/construction-safety
Thinking about starting a home or small business project? Join us where homeowners of 1–4 family properties & small business owners can receive personalized guidance from our zoning experts. boston.gov/zoning-clinic
July 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Thinking about starting a home or small business project? Join us where homeowners of 1–4 family properties & small business owners can receive personalized guidance from our zoning experts. boston.gov/zoning-clinic
Thinking about renovating, adding an accessory structure, or opening a small business? Get one-on-one guidance at ISD's new Zoning Clinic. Beginning July 7, zoning staff will be available every Tuesday, 4–6 p.m., at 1010 Mass Ave, 5th Floor. Registration required: boston.gov/zoning-clinic
June 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Thinking about renovating, adding an accessory structure, or opening a small business? Get one-on-one guidance at ISD's new Zoning Clinic. Beginning July 7, zoning staff will be available every Tuesday, 4–6 p.m., at 1010 Mass Ave, 5th Floor. Registration required: boston.gov/zoning-clinic
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Thinking about adding an ADU to your property? 🏡 An ADU can create space for family, guests, or rental income.
Join the City of Boston this Saturday, May 16, from 1–5 PM at the ADU Resource Fair! Tour a model ADU, meet experts, and get your questions answered.
Learn more: bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase 🏡
Join the City of Boston this Saturday, May 16, from 1–5 PM at the ADU Resource Fair! Tour a model ADU, meet experts, and get your questions answered.
Learn more: bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase 🏡
May 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Thinking about adding an ADU to your property? 🏡 An ADU can create space for family, guests, or rental income.
Join the City of Boston this Saturday, May 16, from 1–5 PM at the ADU Resource Fair! Tour a model ADU, meet experts, and get your questions answered.
Learn more: bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase 🏡
Join the City of Boston this Saturday, May 16, from 1–5 PM at the ADU Resource Fair! Tour a model ADU, meet experts, and get your questions answered.
Learn more: bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase 🏡
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Tour a fully built Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on City Hall Plaza, speak with experts about the ADU process, and imagine what an extra 500 square feet of space could do for you! Take a tour of the ADU Showcase today, Tuesday, May 12th, through Sunday, May 17th, from 9 to 5. bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase
May 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Tour a fully built Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on City Hall Plaza, speak with experts about the ADU process, and imagine what an extra 500 square feet of space could do for you! Take a tour of the ADU Showcase today, Tuesday, May 12th, through Sunday, May 17th, from 9 to 5. bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase
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Boston knows the fight for workers rights is critical.
May Day is a celebration of the power of working people, and the effort to advance the rights and well-being of workers everywhere. Thank you to all of the union employees who make sure we can continue to connect residents with dignified work.
May Day is a celebration of the power of working people, and the effort to advance the rights and well-being of workers everywhere. Thank you to all of the union employees who make sure we can continue to connect residents with dignified work.
May 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Boston knows the fight for workers rights is critical.
May Day is a celebration of the power of working people, and the effort to advance the rights and well-being of workers everywhere. Thank you to all of the union employees who make sure we can continue to connect residents with dignified work.
May Day is a celebration of the power of working people, and the effort to advance the rights and well-being of workers everywhere. Thank you to all of the union employees who make sure we can continue to connect residents with dignified work.
ISD would like to send a huge thank you to our Building Inspectors for their hard work during the Boston Marathon.
We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day.
Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.
We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day.
Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.
April 21, 2026 at 7:41 PM
ISD would like to send a huge thank you to our Building Inspectors for their hard work during the Boston Marathon.
We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day.
Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.
We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day.
Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.
We recognize that the permitting process can be overwhelming without a clear starting point.
Whether you are building an addition, changing your home’s occupancy, or simply replacing windows, our updated permitting website and multilingual guides are here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you are building an addition, changing your home’s occupancy, or simply replacing windows, our updated permitting website and multilingual guides are here to support you every step of the way.
April 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
We recognize that the permitting process can be overwhelming without a clear starting point.
Whether you are building an addition, changing your home’s occupancy, or simply replacing windows, our updated permitting website and multilingual guides are here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you are building an addition, changing your home’s occupancy, or simply replacing windows, our updated permitting website and multilingual guides are here to support you every step of the way.
The 5th Annual Women in Construction event was a success! Inspiring to see a space celebrating strong women in the industry and their impact. Thank you to Suffolk Construction for partnering with the City of Boston to host, and to all the ISD and City employees who came out in support.
March 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The 5th Annual Women in Construction event was a success! Inspiring to see a space celebrating strong women in the industry and their impact. Thank you to Suffolk Construction for partnering with the City of Boston to host, and to all the ISD and City employees who came out in support.
Hey Boston,
Call 311 for any weather related issues! An inspector will be dispatched promptly.
Call 311 for any weather related issues! An inspector will be dispatched promptly.
February 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Hey Boston,
Call 311 for any weather related issues! An inspector will be dispatched promptly.
Call 311 for any weather related issues! An inspector will be dispatched promptly.
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City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.
February 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.
📢 Applications for ISD’s 2026 Mentorship Program is now open! We are looking for motivated individuals between the ages 18-25 who are eager to explore the intersection of public safety, urban development, and civic leadership.
Please visit bit.ly/isdmentor2026 to complete our interest form!
Please visit bit.ly/isdmentor2026 to complete our interest form!
February 24, 2026 at 7:06 PM
📢 Applications for ISD’s 2026 Mentorship Program is now open! We are looking for motivated individuals between the ages 18-25 who are eager to explore the intersection of public safety, urban development, and civic leadership.
Please visit bit.ly/isdmentor2026 to complete our interest form!
Please visit bit.ly/isdmentor2026 to complete our interest form!
Hey Boston! Know an inspiring woman in construction? Nominate her for Women in the Trades! Categories: Leader, New Leader, Trailblazer, Municipal, Community Steward. Honorees Must work or have worked in Boston. Submit your nomination today!
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey Boston! Know an inspiring woman in construction? Nominate her for Women in the Trades! Categories: Leader, New Leader, Trailblazer, Municipal, Community Steward. Honorees Must work or have worked in Boston. Submit your nomination today!
This week, our Building Officials are at the International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Cleveland! They’re learning the latest in building codes and safety practices to keep Boston’s homes and businesses resilient and safe. #BuildingSafety #ICC2025 #BostonStrong #ProfessionalDevelopment
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This week, our Building Officials are at the International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Cleveland! They’re learning the latest in building codes and safety practices to keep Boston’s homes and businesses resilient and safe. #BuildingSafety #ICC2025 #BostonStrong #ProfessionalDevelopment
Teamwork in action! ESD joined BPD, ONS, CEP, Rep. Moran & South End neighbors for the launch of Operation Safe Alley—cleaning alleys, tackling sanitation, & making them safer for all. #OperationSafeAlley
September 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Teamwork in action! ESD joined BPD, ONS, CEP, Rep. Moran & South End neighbors for the launch of Operation Safe Alley—cleaning alleys, tackling sanitation, & making them safer for all. #OperationSafeAlley
Heading into the 4th of July weekend? If you’re firing up the grill, make safety part of the celebration! Charcoal ash can build up and block vents, leading to temperature issues and fire risks. Clean out the ash before each use to stay safe and in control. #GrillSafeBoston
July 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Heading into the 4th of July weekend? If you’re firing up the grill, make safety part of the celebration! Charcoal ash can build up and block vents, leading to temperature issues and fire risks. Clean out the ash before each use to stay safe and in control. #GrillSafeBoston
Today ISD, CEP & ESD joined Brighton Main Streets for a walkthrough to address rodent issues raised by residents—like trash storage & overgrown weeds.
This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA
This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA
June 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today ISD, CEP & ESD joined Brighton Main Streets for a walkthrough to address rodent issues raised by residents—like trash storage & overgrown weeds.
This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA
This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA
🏠 Rental Property Owners: Don’t Miss the June 30 Deadline! All rental units in Boston must be registered annually with the City.
Why if matters?
• It's required by law
• Helps ensure safe, healthy housing
🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration
#RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston
Why if matters?
• It's required by law
• Helps ensure safe, healthy housing
🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration
#RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston
June 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🏠 Rental Property Owners: Don’t Miss the June 30 Deadline! All rental units in Boston must be registered annually with the City.
Why if matters?
• It's required by law
• Helps ensure safe, healthy housing
🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration
#RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston
Why if matters?
• It's required by law
• Helps ensure safe, healthy housing
🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration
#RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston
🚨 Rodent violations found at a local market: dirty shelves, tampered food.
📢 Reminder to all businesses:
✅ Stay clean & sanitary
✅ Hire licensed pest control company
✅ Toss contaminated food
Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl
📢 Reminder to all businesses:
✅ Stay clean & sanitary
✅ Hire licensed pest control company
✅ Toss contaminated food
Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl
May 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🚨 Rodent violations found at a local market: dirty shelves, tampered food.
📢 Reminder to all businesses:
✅ Stay clean & sanitary
✅ Hire licensed pest control company
✅ Toss contaminated food
Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl
📢 Reminder to all businesses:
✅ Stay clean & sanitary
✅ Hire licensed pest control company
✅ Toss contaminated food
Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl
Celebrating Leadership and Excellence! We are proud to announce that our very own Chief, Dion Irish has been recognized as one of Boston's Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians! Chief Irish’s dedication, leadership, and vision continue to make a powerful impact on our city & community every day.
April 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Celebrating Leadership and Excellence! We are proud to announce that our very own Chief, Dion Irish has been recognized as one of Boston's Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians! Chief Irish’s dedication, leadership, and vision continue to make a powerful impact on our city & community every day.