Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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774 PARKER ST, Boston, MA, 02120
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James C Policastro Construction
James C Policastro, 774 Parker St, Boston, MA (Owned by: James Policastro) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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James C Policastro Contact Information
Phone Number: (617) 541-3434
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Address: 774 PARKER ST, Boston, MA 02120
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James C Policastro Boston
Quality
92
68th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James C Policastro has a BuildZoom score of 92, which places them above 68% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James C Policastro has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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James C Policastro Reviews
4 out of 5 stars, based on
4
reviews
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By KristenDecember 21, 2023
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By Jesse K.October 10, 2016bathroom21 days
Knowledgeable, personable, and for the money, his work can't be beaten. I would hire him again in an instant.
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By Marvin W.September 16, 2015Bathroom remodel$12,00017 days
Had an excellent approach to solving what I perceived as a complex problem. Price was reasonable and I enjoyed dealing with him. Would hire him again.
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By AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015Replace a door$3001 dayBoston Contractor
Shows up late, inattentive, overall not a guy I would recommend to anyone
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Install new bathroom laundry and kitchen cabinets and tops; frame in partitions to create new bedroom and 2 closets; install new flooring and gwb and trim out. sand floors and paint. do same additional work in apartment #1 on existing sf1131965. plumbing; electrical and mechanical on separate permits
Valuation:
$39,000
Permit #:
SF1151628
Status:
filed
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Remove and replace front and rear porches; remove sidewall shingles and trim and replace with pvc trim and vinyl siding remove debris and dump
Valuation:
$176,000
Permit #:
SF1145759
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,780
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Renovate 2 baths paint interior install closet shelves and bookcase repair windows and doors rebuild exterior deck railings
Valuation:
$42,000
Permit #:
SF1278933
Status:
complete
Fee:
$440
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Demolish bedroom and 2 closet doors. reframe bedroom entry and closets/gwb/finish and paint and install new bedroom and 2 double doors trim to match. relocate 3 switches. replace full view door to deck with new jeld wen unit remove debris
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
SF978998
Status:
filed
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remove and reset granite porch facing and balustrade. rebuild brick corner piers and install new pressure treated rails
Valuation:
$25,500
Permit #:
SF1234164
Status:
filed
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
1st floor unit # 1 replace kitchen cabinets; replace bathroom vanity and toilet and install new tile; install 4 new harvey majesty sdl windows; paint unit and remove debris
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
SF963867
Status:
complete
Fee:
$260
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Repair bathroom ceiling in apartment 3 and replace fan
Valuation:
$3,200
Permit #:
SF1543770
Status:
filed
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Remove and replace kitchen cabinets. patch gwb and paint. install new trim and closet shelving. work being done in unit #10
Valuation:
$4,600
Permit #:
SF910223
Status:
filed
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Increase occupancy from 40 to 46 no work to be done
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ALT1101971
Status:
filed
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Repair front porch trim and replace existing decking. replace rear deck boards
Valuation:
$11,200
Permit #:
SF1514762
Status:
filed
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Enclose rear porch 10 x 18 to install bedroom
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
ALT1157942
Status:
complete
Fee:
$270
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remodel kitchen per plan. install 5 harvey slimline windows @garage and attic
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
R-19-0092
Status:
issued
Fee:
$420
Permit Type:
Repair alteration...
Building Type:
N/A
Seeking to change the occupancy of the existing mixed-use building from two residential dwellings and a;store to three residential dwellings. also to renovate.paper plans returned from boa --> continued as eplan isd note fa installer dwg filed here (tod);
Valuation:
$63,850
Permit #:
ALT1037432
Status:
filed
Fee:
$870
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Change of use from a three family dwelling and store to a three family dwelling.; removal of;existing;small store and remodeling space so it is contiguous with;the first floor unit creating two extra bedrooms
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
ALT689646
Status:
complete
Fee:
$359
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Mixed
Remove existing stucco from exterior walls ofheadhouse; install ice and water shield to sheathing and install standing seam copper panels. replace existing pine trim @ rakes and soffets with 3/4 azek trim
Valuation:
$15,300
Permit #:
SF478724
Status:
filed
Fee:
$180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Install new bathtub and surround at apartment #2; new vinyl floor demolish apartment #1 bathroom walls and ceiling and install new gwb and tub surround; new vinyl floor
Valuation:
$8,700
Permit #:
SF704669
Status:
complete
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Remove debris; wash and deodorize walls; repair and sand floors; insulate and gwb kitchen walls; paint out unit; install new interior doors; install 3 harvey majesty windows at front 2 new vinyl casement units at rear; new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and tops; electrical and plumbing on separate permits
Valuation:
$23,490
Permit #:
SF99215
Status:
complete
Fee:
$260
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1unit
Repair fire and water damage to interior and exterior; new 30yr asphalt roof; repair/replace damaged siding and windows; 4 new kitchens; 8 baths; new hvac systems; patch walls & new gwb at damaged area; paint interior and exterior; sand floors - tile baths
Valuation:
$155,000
Permit #:
SF180977
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,570
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-4fam
To correct violation v87674 for unsafe maintenance. repair front bay of building. install new reinforced cmu walls faced with brick veneer to match existing; reinstall stone sills and lentils; install new dh window units; patch and match interior gwb
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
ALT54818
Status:
filed
Fee:
$303
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-7fam
Apartment renovation; remove existing kitchen and bathroom all doors and trim hallway wall and unit doors. frame new bedroom wall and closet bathroom ceiling lvl header, and refrigerator alcove. install new gwb to all surfaces new doors and trim sand floors and paint. tie into existing plumbing and install new electric panel
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
ALT54831
Status:
filed
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
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James C Policastro License info
Verified License
| License # | 168747 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Date Issued | 07-10-2025 |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 111129 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 111129 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 118255 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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92
BuildZoom Score
40
Permits
- Building permit records show that James C Policastro has worked on 40 permitted projects.
James C Policastro Employees
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James C Policastro
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James C. Policastro
Owner
JP
James Policastro
Owner
Jim and his team were great. They fixed some drywall damage due to a water leak and the building settling and repainted our open-floor plan kit/dr/lr in under 3 days. The guys were nice and cleaned as they went, so it wasn't a disaster later. They did good work and we love the way it turned out.