# Building permits at 137 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.

18 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 24: Upgrade service from 200 to 300amp and add new meter for ADU unit in basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Electrical | Upgrade service from 200 to 300amp and add new meter for ADU unit in basement. | $2,500 | [E1829749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1829749/) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Furnish and install new fire alarm system to be inspected and signed off. This work was originally part of Permit ALT1585536. The permit was closed before the FA was installed. | $16,000 | [ALT1788047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788047/) |
| May 5, 2025 | Plumbing | installing new gas main for 1st 2nd 3rd floor and basement. 1st floor gas line for stove and combo boiler 2nd floor gas line for stove and combo boiler 3rd floor gas line for stove water heater and furnace Basement gas line for combo boiler | $1,500 | [G1716310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1716310/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system throughout building | $16,000 | [EFA1700360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1700360/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire basement level | $10,000 | [E1700357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1700357/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Plumbing for Kitchen and Bathroom | $6,000 | [PL1671614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1671614/) |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | ADU Addition - framing, carpentry, and flooring work to renovate existing basement into a 2 bedroom residential unit to include 2 beds, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, and mechanical room. Electrical and plumbing work to be separate.;Heat detectors must install on other non-ADU unit &; Ward Inspec | $110,000 | [ALT1585536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1585536/) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and Replace 1 Window; remove and replace Patio Slider. | $3,775 | [SF1473346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1473346/) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Electrical | service upgrade 100 amps to 200 amps install sub panel in attic | $2,000 | [E1399256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1399256/) |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Electrical | wire two bedrooms and bathroom in third floor apartment | $7,000 | [E1393894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1393894/) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Plumbing | Add bathroom and water heater in attick (4th floor) of unit 3 | $3,500 | [PL1369218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1369218/) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Plumbing | run gas line to new furnace and tankless in attic (4th floor) of unit 3 | $800 | [G1369221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1369221/) |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remove/ dispose of appr 1200sf floor, install 2x10 floor joist between existing joist, install 3/4 ply floor, frame 2bedroom bathroom utility room bathroom closets. And complete ceiling in approved plan with 2x4 and 2x6 studs, install 4300sf of 1/2 or 5/8 sheetrock, insulate unit walls and ceilings, | $63,900 | [ALT1187980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1187980/) |
| May 27, 2021 | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 2 windows and 3 skylights | $9,094 | [SF1179456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1179456/) |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Electrical | provided 3 100 mps panel and 60 amp for public light in basement front back stair | $6,200 | [E458271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E458271/) |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | replace 13 windows - no structural change | $18,989 | [SF372834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF372834/) |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Alteration or repair | repairs where necessary to existing front porch floorboards - same size same shape | $600 | [SF92851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF92851/) |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Alteration or repair | repair existing rotted wood fascia and gutters where necessary | $200 | [SF33322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF33322/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 180 ft E | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 960 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1234 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-columbus-av/) | 970 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 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 260 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/) | 830 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 730 ft W | 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 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 680 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/) | 580 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/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 960 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 560 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/) | 720 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/) | 940 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 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 550 ft NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 280 ft E | 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/) | 280 ft E | 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/) | 920 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), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1-11 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--11-dorr-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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 25, 2026 | [794 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/794-parker-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 13, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install 7 combination carbon monoxide and photoelectric smoke detectors | $8,000 | [EFA1887008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887008/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Replace standard water closet with a baby Devoro for the preschool kids | $1,500 | [PL1880085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880085/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [77-81 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--81-terrace-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [80 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-terrace-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.20 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 31, 2026 | [2 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-linwood-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |

## More on this street

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

- [131 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-centre-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [125 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-centre-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [121 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-centre-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [155 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-centre-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [117 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [167 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-centre-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [168-170 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168--170-centre-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 14:27 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 18 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-centre-st/