# Building permits at 1 Shafter St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $772,871 project at 12 Algonquin St, permitted Aug 3.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10: Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 93 more permits (91 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings, and replacing it if necessary. | $12,500 | [SF1859116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859116/) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Gas retest in basement | $500 | [G1663442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1663442/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 240 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo cabinets, bathroom and damaged ceiling. Renovate kitchen, Bathrooms, and bedroom closets repair wood flooring and paint. | $50,000 | [SF1902497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902497/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 240 ft SW | Roofing | demo/replace 12 squares of asphalt shingles demo/replace 2 square of ruber roof | $11,500 | [SF1903831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903831/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 180 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with public meter. UA 28821744 | $8,000 | [E1895509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895509/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elmont-st/) | 150 ft W | Roofing | New shingle roof strip off old roof, new pvc railings, new vinyl replacement window and window trim and new exterior door replacement. | $42,300 | [SF1894192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894192/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 180 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,064 | [SF1863031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863031/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 60 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 500 ft W | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 500 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade the existing service 100amp 120/240v to 200amp 120/240v, wiring new kitchen standard appliances and countertop receptacles by code, Adding new bathroom on 3rd floor by code, new laundry electric washer and dryer on 3rd floor and install 2 6' feet electric baseboard heat on 3 floor bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1905893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905893/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 590 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of sink in school breakroom. | $600 | [PL1904288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904288/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | New full bathroom, 1 laundry, renovation of the kitchen | $6,000 | [PL1902226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902226/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing the gas stove | $500 | [G1902227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902227/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 970 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 930 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900885/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1900903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900903/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 860 ft N | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [23 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bradlee-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Kneewall, Attic | $17,180 | [SF1894128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894128/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 480 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 11 squares of existing roofing. Install new Owens Corning architectural asphalt shingles, including synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, flashing, ridge ventilation, and all required roofing accessories. Work to be completed in accordance with MA | $21,509 | [SF1894114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894114/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 480 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $8,131 | [SF1882062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882062/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 480 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $27,222 | [E1882068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882068/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT1622752, change of engineer of record to Jason Kahan, due to previous engineer Kevin M. King going out of business. | $8,000 | [A1882850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882850/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SW | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $6,000 | [EFA1882259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882259/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 870 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roof overhang, balconies, fire escapes, and concrete slab balconies. Infill beam pockets, repair masonry, construct a new EPDM roof edge, and replace the ground-floor landing and stairs in accordance with project drawings. | $772,871 | [ALT1862276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862276/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | replace roofing on house and garage, replace deck boards and railings as needed on front entry | $20,000 | [SF1878258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878258/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 500 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Installing three tubs, one show stall, four toilets, four lavs 4 kitchen sinks, 4 water heaters, 4 tankless. I'm ford laundry rooms | $25,000 | [PL1875581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875581/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in 3 heating boilers, an indirect water heater and a mixing valve | $12,500 | [PL1873174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873174/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in 3 gas-fired boilers | $7,500 | [G1873171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873171/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-athelwold-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $9,606 | [SF1868538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868538/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Installed fourteen 120 volt smoke detectors in units | $2,500 | [EFA1865733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | wire four apartments | $42,000 | [E1865732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865732/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bradlee-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | repair Garage in driveway as needed correct;V833973 | $5,000 | [SF1870301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870301/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 770 ft E | Plumbing | Remodel 3 bathroom and kitchen | $12,000 | [PL1870492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870492/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 770 ft E | Plumbing | Gas pipe stove furnace and dryer | $3,000 | [G1870499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870499/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Ripley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-ripley-rd/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement AC system (Coil/Condenser) | $1,035 | [E1870463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870463/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 770 ft E | Electrical | First floor : two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Second floor. three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room wire. | $4,000 | [E1853802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853802/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [374-378 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374--378-washington-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867528/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-athelwold-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Combining 3 panels into 2 | $2,000 | [E1857469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857469/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom remodeling | $6,000 | [PL1853224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853224/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 340 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in new building iaw 780 cmr 10th edition to include fire alarm initiating and notification devices | $3,500 | [EFA1849489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849489/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | third floor bathroom renovation light, outlet and exhaust fan | $850 | [E1851972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851972/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-school-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of bathroom on second floor.Tile on wall ( One partition wall only ) Tile on floor. Note Remainig partition walls will be done by others in a separate building permit application | $3,500 | [SF1840944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840944/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | 2 family house, Service change 200amp | $2,500 | [E1849053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849053/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Third Floor Bathroom Renovation | $27,900 | [SF1848644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848644/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [15 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-algonquin-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Creation Iron Design will repair all fire escape egresses per code by replacing rotted steel, securing railings, repairing a steel column, removing loose paint, repainting, and providing a 5-year Fire Escape Certificate with ISD Boston filing. | $5,425 | [SF1849717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849717/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 590 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of school sign lighting. | $19,100 | [E1849590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849590/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/) | 650 ft N | Fire systems | install backflow and check Valve and osy valve | $18,000 | [SF1843701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843701/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [23 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Install new cellular communicator. Test and complete same day over an 8 hour shift. | $6,000 | [EFA1900527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900527/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-claybourne-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace the chandelier and install 20 lights 2*4 and 3 chandeliers | $10,000 | [E1897778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897778/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Install gas for new restaurant kitchen fit out | $30,000 | [G1894771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894771/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Install commercial plumbing for restaurant | $60,000 | [PL1894412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894412/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [380 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Install one new 12,000 BTU single-zone ductless heat pump system, including outdoor condenser, indoor wall-mounted air handler, refrigerant piping, communication wiring, outdoor stand, and equipment pad. | $900 | [E1887248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887248/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Changing occupancy of 1 store into restaurant. | $73,000 | [E1886752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886752/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [567 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-park-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 567 Park St Apt 2 | $1,200 | [ELV1867520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867520/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-claybourne-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | New 200A service | $8,000 | [E1853247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853247/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [407 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,083 | [SF1859696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859696/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Remove top 2 layers of roof application and install new. | $160,000 | [SF1849099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849099/) |

## 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 |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 0.19 mi SW | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 58 Bullard St | 0.24 mi N | Zoning appeal: "NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 STORY 5 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGClarification: NEW CONSTRUCTION of a 3…" | [BOA1790078](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-20 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 34 Athelwold St | 990 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "New 6-Unit Residential Development with 3 On-Grade Parking Spaces" | [BOA1810310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-07 |

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 Shafter St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-shafter-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [15 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-shafter-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025
- [17 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-shafter-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [18 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-shafter-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [20 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-shafter-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [21 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-shafter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [28 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shafter-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 13:25 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, both permits at this address and 93 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/