# Building permits at 116 Lake St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 117 Lake St, permitted Jun 11. Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2024: Remove deck and rubber roof over garage building new rubber roof Install composite deck board and PVC rails. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 12, 2024 | Roofing | remove deck and rubber roof over garage building new rubber roof Install composite deck board and PVC rails | $22,600 | [SF1667075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667075/) | | Jun 15, 2016 | Plumbing | install lav and shower, toilet in basement | $1,500 | [PL602767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL602767/) | | Dec 30, 2015 | Roofing | Tear off & re-roof main roof only with Owens Corning Duration shingles. | $7,900 | [SF547070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF547070/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 40 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 220 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | I want to remove my old 8x10 shed in my backyard and replace it in the same spot with a 6x10 shed. There is no plumbing or electricity. It is only a place to store my patio furniture, gardening tools, etc. | $6,000 | [SF1867411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867411/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 220 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace two attic windows in existing rough openings. | $4,400 | [SF1863737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863737/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 85 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 15" R-49 cellulose above the 2nd floor flat ceilings. Insulate the enclosed slopes with 8" R-26 cellulose. Install R-13 fiberglass in the knee wall end walls. Install cellulose in the exterior walls. Install R-19 fiberglass int he perimeter accessible basement rim joist area. | $10,367 | [SF1859992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859992/) | | May 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 85 ft W | Plumbing | #39 Lake Shore #1 2nd Floor Bathroom: toilet, Lav, Shower | $2,500 | [PL1848032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848032/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install one AC mini split condenser and two mini split heads. | $12,943 | [SF1894479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894479/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [127-129 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-lake-st/) | 430 ft SE | Other | Erect 20x50 tent on 8/25/26, removal on 8/27/26. | $2,500 | [SF1890986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890986/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | adding a min split to permi. number te1870505 | $500 | [E1878705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878705/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Plumbing | Combi boiler replacement - re connect gas | $1,200 | [G1880109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880109/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Plumbing | New full bathroom in the basement New combi boiler / water heater | $18,000 | [PL1880108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880108/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | basement finish, adding a full bath room, 1" closed cell form spray on foundation and R-15 Rock wool for the exterior walls, build partitions with plaster finish, make 2 offices, mechanical rm, storage, install new On-demand water heater. lightings and outlets up to code. finish stairs. | $107,000 | [ALT1861918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861918/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | wiring basement Reno and adding a bath also adding a sub panel for additional circuits | $5,000 | [E1870505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870505/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/) | 270 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate first floor kitchen, change first floor half bathroom to a full bathroom, replace 30 windows and change second floor master bedroom to two small bedrooms (per drawing specs) | $58,100 | [SF1870004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870004/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve for stove | $250 | [G1870142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870142/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | 40 amp Hard Wired EV Charger | $1,936 | [E1869887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869887/) | | Jul 5, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1862917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862917/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 610 ft S | Fire systems | Install fire alarm devices as indicated on BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. Modify existing fire alarm devices as needed. | $8,000 | [EFA1864415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864415/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Install power, lighting and conduit for low voltage provisions per BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. | $80,000 | [E1864417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864417/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [117a Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117a-lake-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Install (8) parking lot site poles with the associated conduit and branch circuit wiring that will originate from the Maintenance Building. | $95,000 | [E1863092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863092/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | $2,000 | [PL1861667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861667/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Demo existing kitchen wiring replace wiring as necessary, rewire new kitchen to updated plan | $3,500 | [E1860572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860572/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo of existing finishes and addition of new finishes including flooring, drywall, paint, ceiling tiles and doors. Mechanical upgrades include new heating / cooling equipment inside the space. Electrical upgrades include new light fixtures, electrical outlets, etc. | $500,000 | [SF1857943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857943/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. The contract is for the unit at 108 Lake Shore.; GC MUST CALL FOR INSPECTIONS | $12,572 | [SF1852794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852794/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Glenmont Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenmont-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Attic, basement sills, and wall insulation | $15,908 | [SF1903799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903799/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [E1900797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900797/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor-1 toilet, 2 lavs and 1 shower | $4,000 | [PL1894189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894189/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent and a 10x10 tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 9-23 to 9-24-26. Using on 9-24 for the Annual Board of Trustees dinner from 5pm to 8pm. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $2,014 | [SF1899170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899170/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. Job site address is 140 kenrick street unit 32 | $10,635 | [SF1897818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897818/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1899302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899302/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing 2nd floor bathroom | $86,657 | [SF1881672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881672/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent at BC Cadigan Center on 9-8 to 9-10-26. Using on 9-9 for Annual Taste of Campus 3pm to 9pm. 150 ppl. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,777 | [SF1879961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879961/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Dismantle the stair treads and risers, form and pour new stair treads and risers. | $35,800 | [SF1861953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861953/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-undine-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to 200amps | $4,000 | [E1870551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870551/) | | May 26, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850288/) | | May 12, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install wiring for 2 bathrooms, 4 closet lights, add recessed lights and bath fans. Alter existing wiring in ductless air conditioning and other miscellaneous repairs | $10,000 | [E1848145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848145/) | | May 11, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | First Floor Laundry room Walls Enclousure. Second floor 3 Closets frame and walls. Second floor new bathroom. | $27,000 | [SF1847218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847218/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Erect a 30x50 frame tent at BC Cadigan center front lawn on 5-11 to 5-19-26. Using on 5-18 from 1pm to 4pm for a reception after graduation. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,283 | [SF1844749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844749/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Erect a 20x20 frame tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 5-11 to 5-12-26 for a Sr. Class get together from 10am to 7pm. No heat,cooking or smoking. | $403 | [SF1844726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844726/) | | May 4, 2026 | [64 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-undine-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Shoring and board up of side porch, correct violation V897293 | $4,105 | [SF1828889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828889/) | | May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | install one portable generator | $10,000 | [E1844653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844653/) | ## 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 | | 10 Larch St | 970 ft NW | To convert basement into an external ADU | [BOA1885678](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-10 | | Requested | | 29 Undine Rd | 0.23 mi SW | To construct an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, comprised of a 2.5 story addition… | [BOA1756735](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-30 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Lake St with permits, nearest house number first: - [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [110 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lake-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [127-129 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-lake-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026 - [76 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-lake-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [54 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-lake-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026 - [181 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-lake-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [185 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-lake-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [46 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lake-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:13 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 8, 17:47 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-lake-st/