# Building permits at 121 E Cottage St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $545,000 project at 679-681 Columbia Rd, permitted Aug 19.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Gas furnace replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Electrical | gas furnace replacement | $1,000 | [E1670318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1670318/) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Plumbing | gas furnace replacement, 80000 BTU | $1,000 | [G1670319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1670319/) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Strip siding on the left and back side of Unit E. Place new house wrap and siding. Where necessary replace corners and fascia, trim around windows, flashing & gutter. Install butt joint flashing and proper horizontal flashing &tape. siding seams to be apply. Color match caulking. Seal gutter/corner | $21,400 | [SF1103479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1103479/) |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Replace the porch railings and balusters with PVC composite materials.Replace the porch casing with PVC. Recover the support columns (3) with PVC boards.Install PVC lattice on one side of the porch only. | $5,500 | [SF1024155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1024155/) |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | replacing rotted trim on exterior of building | $45,000 | [SF408461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF408461/) |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Alteration or repair | install 4 replacement windows no structural changes | $4,262 | [SF370708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF370708/) |
| May 13, 2014 | Plumbing | furnish + install elec wh | $685 | [PL354808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL354808/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replacing old porch floors and step with vinyl. same measurements | $750 | [SF1907151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907151/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 730 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and Reroof in Specified Locations, Remove and Replace Trim in Specified Locations | $15,019 | [SF1900056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900056/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade, Heat Pump wiring, gas water heater, Wall Heater wiring, and Baseboard Heater wiring | $8,150 | [E1897478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897478/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | 200A service upgrade, heat pump condenser wiring (2.5 Ton), gas water heater wiring. | $1,000 | [E1881120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881120/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [683 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-columbia-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and new paint windows | $10,000 | [SF1889904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889904/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 850 ft NE | Other | Install temporary 40x60 & (2) 9x10 tents to be used for Plumbers Union Holiday Party. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $8,480 | [SF1890452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890452/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Install temporary 25kva generator used to power lighting and heaters for temporary tent. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $1,100 | [ETS1890459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1890459/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | Install (3) temporary 170,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat tents. Installed 12/5. Removed 12/5 | $1,710 | [G1890471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890471/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [679-681 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--681-columbia-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Fire systems | All equipment has been approved in the previous ALT954844. The equipment is operational and the electrical inspector has approved everything.Fire alarm approved only (TN). | $545,000 | [A1882395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882395/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 850 ft SE | Fire systems | Install cellular dialer for central station monitoring Install sprinkler modules to connect sprinkler to existing fire alarm system Install exterior strobe light. Wire and install exterior sprinkler bell. Test system | $5,000 | [EFA1870662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870662/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 660 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Fixing Bathroom, Sinks, and Kitchen Sinks | $35,000 | [PL1868151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868151/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 500 ft SW | Plumbing | Adding extra unit to existing permit 2 baths, kitchen, laundry and water heater | $8,000 | [PL1864732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864732/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 500 ft SW | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Install new circuit for Radon Gas system, provided by others. New 30A 3 phase circuit from interior panelboard in EMT conduit, approx. 100' to exterior service switch | $3,000 | [E1863081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863081/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 860 ft SW | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | Retrofit installation of refrigeration electrical controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also adding electric defrost to the unit. | $7,500 | [E1862277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862277/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 860 ft SW | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (15.840 kw) *cost upgraded from $2,500 to $73,972.80* | $5,000 | [E1849731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849731/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 unit house. Please refer to permit #SF1849712; | Not listed | [ALT1857049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857049/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Permit is being done for the work done by previous permits. | $12,000 | [E1858081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858081/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for both units Bathrooms kitchens, Laundry and Water heater | $8,500 | [PL1858664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858664/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 660 ft S | Roofing | Install new roof, windows, hvac, plumbing systems. Renovated bathrooms and kitchens. Insall new vinyl siding Demolish front porch, install new front porch. | $125,000 | [SF1850908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850908/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 890 ft E | Plumbing | We are replacing (3) Rooftop HVAC units supplied by the customers energy company. This is a gas disconnect re-connect with electrical by another vendor. | $3,264 | [G1844844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844844/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers | $8,000 | [SF1906522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906522/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [223 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-boston-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $5,476 | [SF1904681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904681/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade, add common meter, rewire front and back stairways | $40,000 | [E1900166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900166/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [8-12 Enterprise St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-enterprise-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Install Custom Comfort 50 Gallon, Heat Pump Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,200 | [PL1887927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887927/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | 200 amp service installation and new wiring install. | $22,500 | [E1890059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890059/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm the occupancy of existing three family dwelling unit as it's been in existence for a longtime as shown in an approved plan; and tax has been paying as a three family. | Not listed | [ALT1855024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855024/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [4-6 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-robey-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1874215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874215/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install boilers and indirect water heaters | $30,000 | [PL1872848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872848/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install 3 gas boilers | $30,000 | [G1872839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872839/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Replacement of existing exterior sign | $18,000 | [E1872788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872788/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Installation of replacement monument sign for Eversource. Approved by BPDA | $19,145 | [ALT1868377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868377/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Unit 2 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860553/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Unit 1 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860546/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,403 | [SF1855916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855916/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-marshfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | fire damage repair correct V900646 | $1,000 | [SF1834961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834961/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [11 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mayhew-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Relocate one horn strobe and add two strobe only | $7,000 | [EFA1851084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851084/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |

## More on this street

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

- [133 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [157 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [78 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [187 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [32 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 13:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-e-cottage-st/