# Building permits at 12 Cottage Pl, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6: Low voltage alarm install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (49 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906016/) |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 20 square of vinyl siding and 12 replacement windows no structural changes | $45,000 | [SF975456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF975456/) |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace existing Natural Draft Water Heater with New Unit | $800 | [PL962161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL962161/) |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace existing gas Furnace with new unit. | $1,500 | [G961982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G961982/) |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Plumbing | remodel bathroom. new tub toilet and sink | $1,500 | [PL795318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL795318/) |
| Jan 21, 2018 | Electrical | Wiring for bathroom remodel | $1,200 | [E794412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E794412/) |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Alteration or repair | demo the bathroom, install new plumbing to accommodate new toilet and vanity, remove the tub and shower valve, install new tub and shower valve,install electrical GFI above the sink, two recess lights and extractor fan, insulate the exterior walls, board and plaster the walls, install new tile on fl | $15,750 | [SF792206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF792206/) |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Roofing | strip and install a new roof | $9,480 | [SF744069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF744069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | 100 to 200 Amp Service Upgrade | $6,800 | [E1902225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902225/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 190 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-853176) (Unit 211) | $3,000 | [SF1852487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852487/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 850 ft S | Roofing | 14sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Frostone Grey | $22,000 | [SF1869800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869800/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872457/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/) | 290 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation in attic space | $7,203 | [SF1867546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867546/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1420 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1420-river-st/) | 390 ft E | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp and add common meter | $3,500 | [E1890209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890209/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 670 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 670 ft E | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 420 ft S | Plumbing | 2nd Floor renovation of Unit 4 | $6,000 | [PL1881837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881837/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 980 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [250 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-reservation-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing stair bricks, install new ones. Paint rail. Install pavers on walkway; OPEN VIOLATION AT THIS PROPERTY;V888613 | $11,000 | [SF1869568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869568/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 670 ft E | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 670 ft E | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | Rewire the 2 floor units full rewire updated, doing smokes and lights on the back stairs and front | $20,000 | [E1880483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880483/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [15-17 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-roxana-st/) | 460 ft SW | Roofing | strip and re roof 25 square of asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1830330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830330/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [SF1873460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873460/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [132 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-beaver-st/) | 960 ft N | Other | Remove illegal kitchen and correct and close violation #860064 and return basement to storage only | $1,000 | [SF1872367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872367/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 880 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair deck boards and handrails. Install new joist hanger and post base because they are rotten. | $20,000 | [SF1873682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873682/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 710 ft SW | Plumbing | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [PL1873466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873466/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-thompson-st/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,577 | [SF1858470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858470/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 340 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace rubber roof system. | $20,000 | [SF1857914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857914/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damaged siding and 2nd floor deck on front of the building. Replace 12 windows in front and 8 on side Fully renovate unit 4 including new kitchen and bathroom. Light touch up renovations in other units including refinishing hardwood floors, paint, replacing tile and new kitchen cabinets. | $175,000 | [SF1853165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853165/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single-family dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom demolition, minor framing modifications, full upgrade of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and associated finish work. | $140,000 | [SF1845267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845267/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1613580976, 1802243665 ) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $13,000 | [SF1839547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839547/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install an egress window and a Landscaping wall | $2,500 | [SF1837591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837591/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | installing a new service for an ADU building behind the existing house. There is an existing permit open for another electrician. we are ONLY bringing the new service to the building and then the other electrician will take it from there | $5,000 | [E1843878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843878/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Kitchen | $3,500 | [PL1906683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906683/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 gas stove | $500 | [G1906685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906685/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [41 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-hillis-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Basement Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1903236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903236/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen gut and renovation. | $53,700 | [SF1894917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894917/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $50,853 | [SF1890502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890502/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $35,597 | [E1890507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890507/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [29 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-business-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | bathroom/kitchen remodel | $10,000 | [PL1880105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880105/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace wiring, devices, lighting, and breakers for kitchen area that came into contact with deteriorating agents. | $8,000 | [E1880517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880517/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ellis-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | replace roof due to fire | $3,000 | [SF1817640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817640/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [32 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-hillis-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Reroof | $10,000 | [SF1777235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1777235/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage.2nd floor bath remodel. Replace insulation & wallboard in 2nd floor bedroom & 1st floor kitchen & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $54,549 | [SF1859820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859820/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1855071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855071/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 125/100A Main panel upgrade | $2,200 | [E1855365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855365/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,400 | [E1853316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853316/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install 8 4 cable & 4 telephone lines | $1,200 | [ELV1852158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852158/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Install smoke & carbon on 2 floors basement | $1,500 | [EFA1852154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852154/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Complete wiring of 1 family due to fire &; reconnect existing service | $27,000 | [E1852149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852149/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1535 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1535-river-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [SF1844164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844164/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ellis-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 KW 19 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,500 | [SF1842969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842969/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 4 Adams St | 410 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1800604](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

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".

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 19:18 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cottage-pl/