# Building permits at 121 Centre St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $19M new building at 77-81 Terrace St, permitted Jul 23.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9: Renovation Unit 3: bathroom and kitchen. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Plumbing | Renovation Unit 3: bathroom and kitchen. | $4,500 | [PL1837656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1837656/) |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical | Remodeling kitchen and bathroom | $10,200 | [E1829154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1829154/) |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bathroom remodeling | $45,000 | [SF1825091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1825091/) |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Alteration or repair | weatherization/Insulation work for the massave program | $3,853 | [SF1282831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1282831/) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Electrical | Replace (14) existing line-voltage thermostats for Mass Save. No new wiring | $1,400 | [E1241730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1241730/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1234 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-columbus-av/) | 750 ft N | Other | Installation of a 40x50 frame tent. Each tent leg will be secured using 350lb cement blocks. This is a long term rental. Tent will go up on 8/27/2026 and will be taken down on 10/17/2026. This is for roxbury community college. | $10,118 | [SF1886213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886213/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [794 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/794-parker-st/) | 910 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | 8-10 ft Retaining wall for city of Boston at 794-796 Parker St | $833,000 | [ALT1874531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874531/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 470 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 860 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 270 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 820 ft N | Fire systems | Install 7 combination carbon monoxide and photoelectric smoke detectors | $8,000 | [EFA1887008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887008/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 890 ft SW | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 820 ft N | Plumbing | Replace standard water closet with a baby Devoro for the preschool kids | $1,500 | [PL1880085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880085/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Take over of plumbing permits for a basement A.D.U 1 bath 1 kitchen | $2,000 | [PL1873250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873250/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [77-81 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--81-terrace-st/) | 940 ft NW | New building | Combination of 11 lots to subdivide into 6 lots. Parcels: 1000396000, 1000437000, 1000436000, 1000435000, 1000434000, 1000433000, 1000432000, 1000431000, 1000430000, 1000429000, &; 1000428000; to become Parcel A (29,132sf), Parcel B (15,840sf), Parcel C (11,931sf), Parcel D (756sf), Parcel E (808sf) | $18,749,474 | [ERT1653651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1653651/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [56 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-linwood-st/) | 500 ft NE | Solar | Installation of 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall existing solar system installed | $30,030 | [E1868033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868033/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [841 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841-parker-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Front Facade Parapet: Pipe staging, use a hepa vacuum grind/repoint 240 sq/ft of brick, replace 80 cracked brick. Caulk windows. Precast sealant. Replace roof edge metal on parapet. Waterproof facade. Water test leak. Repair front and back staircases, patch front retaining wall, paint front door | $51,590 | [SF1848475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848475/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 9 residential units, office space and parking garage to 9 residential units, childcare facility and parking garage. Also project includes a code-compliant (1) restroom for children's use that we will get child-size toilet. Certificate of Occupancy requested prior to state licen | $10,000 | [ALT1810497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1810497/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 370 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [2 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-linwood-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | We will remove and dispose of the existing failing CertainTeed fiber cement siding on one full wall of the home. The existing rainscreen system and furring strips will remain in place to maintain proper drainage. Gaps between boards will remain consistent. The current design includes 12" reveal boar | $31,516 | [SF1845287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845287/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 320 ft SE | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 320 ft SE | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-parker-st/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The project consists of repairing deteriorated exterior decks (3). Existing deck to be repaired as needed. Work includes removal and replacement of the existing deck roofing/covering only. No work is proposed on the main building roof. | $25,000 | [SF1840691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840691/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [14 Morley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-morley-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical work including replacement of existing overhead 200A electrical service, installation of new service equipment, and electrical upgrades for kitchen and bathroom, including receptacles, lighting, and dedicated appliance circuits. | $4,000 | [E1906109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906109/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Morley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-morley-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt shingle roof replacement. Approx. 2,900 sf | $30,350 | [SF1904650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904650/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [14 Morley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-morley-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install k.s. and install shower | $3,000 | [PL1903464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903464/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [10 Hillside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hillside-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1901013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901013/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1-11 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--11-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire replacement mini split system | $1,000 | [E1899672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899672/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | finish basement; rewire kitchen, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) living room, and one (1) bathroom | $3,700 | [E1892890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892890/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | wiring basement living space, 1st floor wiring living room, dining room, kitchen and half bathroom 2nd floor wiring 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms Service upgrade 200 to 400 amps. | $15,000 | [E1869444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869444/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2 Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-gore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation - install 2 tankless gas water heaters in the basement. | $2,500 | [G1888651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888651/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2 Gore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-gore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation: Install 2 tankless water heaters in the basement. | $6,500 | [PL1888608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888608/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [36 Alleghany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alleghany-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen, install 3 new baths, install new HVAC. Remove 2 existing non load bearing chimneys. Remove masonry infill of basement window openings and re install new windows NO STRUCTURAL WORK. Frame, sheetrock perimeter foundation walls of basement for finished storage area. | $135,000 | [SF1882957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882957/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [34 Alleghany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-alleghany-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1883517 Occupancy Committee.Replace existing kitchen, install 3 new baths, install new HVAC. Remove 2 existing non load bearing chimneys. Remove masonry infill of basement window openings and re install new windows NO STRUCTURAL WORK. Frame, sheetrock perimeter foundation walls of basemen | $135,000 | [SF1882942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882942/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5-9 Lambert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--9-lambert-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel. Replace kitchen cabinets, etc. at 9 Lambert St. Roxbury. Work location 9 Lambert St.Roxbury | $22,400 | [SF1875246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875246/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Installation of drainage and water supply line for 1 half bath, 1 full bath and 1 laundry room. | $5,000 | [PL1882190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882190/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [22 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dorr-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | electric demolition of a wall | $1,500 | [E1872759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872759/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-gardner-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | New. Basement: 4 electric water heaters, 4 washing machine connections, 4 pumps. 1st Floor: 4 kitchen sinks, 4 garbage disposals, 4 dishwashers, 4 ice makers, 4 toilets, 4 lavatories, 8 hose bibbs. 2nd Floor: 4 toilets, 4 lavatories, 4 bathtubs. 3rd Floor: 4 toilets, 8 lavatories, 4 shower stalls. | $72,000 | [PL1867355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867355/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Creation will remove & replace the existing staircase treads with new steel grating treads, replace the existing balusters with new steel balusters, reinforce & secure the existing steel landing, & apply primer & paint to the entire egress. | $9,500 | [SF1865031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865031/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior staircase consisting of four(4) steps located on the left side of the property. | $750 | [SF1859086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859086/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Addition | Modification and Interior renovation of a 2.5-story home. Scope includes an addition to extend living space and extend third story rear deck. Addition includes extending the building by 10'x6', adding a bathroom, installing new windows, flooring, lighting, wiring, minisplits, insulation, kitchen, ba | $150,000 | [ALT1797907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797907/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [16 Morley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-morley-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Complete interior demolition and full renovation of a single-family residence due a fire, restore and replace, nonstructural, new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, installation of insulation, drywall, flooring, kitchen and bathrooms, interior refinishing new trims door, kitchen | $595,000 | [SF1859830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859830/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Amendment for ALT1686181. Modification to original plans ( Revised plans ). First floor utility closet removed, stairs removed from middle of the building to the front. Second floor, remove utility closet, and move stairs from middle to front of building. Move room from front of building to middle.; | Not listed | [A1855739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1855739/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [22 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dorr-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | drywall, painting and flooring | $33,000 | [SF1843819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843819/) |

## More on this street

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

- [117 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [125 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-centre-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [131 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-centre-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [137 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-centre-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [98 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-centre-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [98-100 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-centre-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [94 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-centre-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [93 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-centre-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [91 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-centre-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 17:34 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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