# Building permits at 1 Elm St, Boston, MA

15 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 8, 2025: Insulate crawlspace ceiling with thermax. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | insulate crawlspace ceiling with thermax | $23,572 | [SF1705042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1705042/) |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Roofing | strip and re roof. | $59,455 | [SF1574342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1574342/) |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Plumbing | Plumbing for 4 unit modular home | $30,000 | [PL1110593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1110593/) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Fire systems | Run wiring for low voltage alarm system | $1,000 | [EFA1112922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1112922/) |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Electrical | Run low voltage fire alarm system. Wires only | $4,000 | [E1103956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1103956/) |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Electrical | Hook up wiring for modular home and new service. | $40,000 | [E1103932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1103932/) |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Electrical | Install temporary service for construction power | $1,600 | [E1086959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1086959/) |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm system panel, devices and communicator for a newly built 4-family residential building. | $4,400 | [EFA1087073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1087073/) |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Combine 2 parcels (PID 1600100000 and PID 1600101000) for a total of 23637 sf to erect 2 new buildings on the combined lot. see ERTs for 1 and 3 Elm Street. | Not listed | [ALT701594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT701594/) |
| Dec 26, 2019 | New building | Erect a new 6 unit residential building as per plans. 1 of 2 buildings to be erected on same lot with shared driveway see ert. Also see alt701594 for combining lots.;ZBA approved the 4-unit in this building fact is reflected in the two ZBA decisions: BOA-784513; | $1,360,000 | [ERT701598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT701598/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 520 ft N | Plumbing | Replace existing DHWs with hybrid ASHP DHWs for each unit of 40 Park St, 4 in total. | $28,900 | [PL1908484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | Heat Pump Heating system connections to (4) condensers, (4) air handlers, and (4) ASHP DHWs (individual condenser+air handler+DHW systems for each of the 4 units of 40 Park Street). | $48,000 | [E1908482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908482/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [336 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-adams-st/) | 950 ft SW | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit #7 only. | $9,500 | [G1906777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906777/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [12 Everdean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-everdean-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | replace gas furnace on 2nd floor | $34,000 | [G1902891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902891/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-mill-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886722) | $3,000 | [SF1897194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897194/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 520 ft N | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 920 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 870 ft W | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 870 ft W | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 810 ft SE | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891647/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 390 ft NE | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 670 ft SE | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 900 ft N | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 810 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove the bathtub, install a shower, and replace the valve. | $2,500 | [PL1862527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862527/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | We are going to protect the home and do demolition of bathtube shower space only. Plumber will set up drain and shower valve and we are going to install the tile. Basic install a walk-in-shower curb less. | $13,900 | [SF1856668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856668/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 460 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 500 ft SW | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Use of premises to add sales of used cars on the existing lot. | Not listed | [U491650854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491650854/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 overhead doors & main entrance awning. Interior demolition of approx 15' of partition wall. Install new: window & door systems, metal exterior stairs, awning & construct a 34'L x 4'H CMU wall. Frame approx 25' of new partition walls, new carpet, paint & ACT. Misc electrical. | $314,445 | [SF1880837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880837/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | 26-080 OME will be removing some older fixtures on the exterior of the loading dock area along with fixing damage receptacles as needed. | $4,500 | [E1881029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881029/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 0.22 mi W | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jul 23, 2026 | 655 William T Morrissey Bl | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Use of premises to add sales…" | [BOA1715115](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-04-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [3 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-elm-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [7 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elm-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [13 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-elm-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [17 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-elm-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [19 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [21 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-elm-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024
- [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-elm-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 11:48 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, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-elm-st/