# Building permits at 137 Cottage St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8.3M new building at 275-279 Maverick St, permitted Jun 18.

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 27, 2025: Legalization of living space into the basement and previously enclosed rear porches and renovate existing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 88 more permits (86 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 580 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Legalization of living space into the basement and previously enclosed rear porches and renovate existing first, second &; third floor. No change to occupancy or additions - all work to be done within existing footprint as per plans.Eplans filed. | $70,000 | [ALT1391530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1391530/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

88 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 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 130 ft E | Electrical | We are taking over the project for a previous electrical company. We are performing all finish work. Installing all light fixtures. All new switches and outlets, finish plates and breakers | $10,000 | [E1903035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903035/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 130 ft E | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit residential building | $16,000 | [EFA1868645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868645/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 57 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove and replace kitchen cabinets and appliances. Remove and replace bathroom fixtures and tile. Remove and replace lower (2 ft) section of walls to remove compromised sheetrock. Remove and replace hardwood flooring throughout. Paint walls, ceiling and woodwork throughout. | $134,880 | [SF1903397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903397/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [19 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-everett-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1904061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904061/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [19 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-everett-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1904064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904064/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Lamson Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lamson-ct/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing service | $3,000 | [E1905820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905820/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-frankfort-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | 400 amp service upgrade back deck lighting and common receptacles Eversource Work order #29433341 | $14,000 | [E1905187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905187/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [217 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-maverick-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | To Confirm legal occupancy as a three unit building and to renovate, add life safety to an existing 3 unit building and making it into a code compliant 4 unit building in an EBR4 District.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOWNER:;( Approval is based upon Flood Plain Review Approval DB ) | $795,000 | [ALT1870014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870014/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [370 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-sumner-st/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $15,200 | [SF1902043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902043/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [187 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-maverick-st/) | 870 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (3) GE ductless mini-split heat pump systems, one system in each of Units 1, 2, and 3. Each system includes (1) outdoor condensing unit and (2) wall-mounted high-wall indoor units. | $20,000 | [SF1899391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899391/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-everett-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization work through the mass save program | $11,562 | [SF1900099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900099/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | upgrade service | $38,000 | [E1899258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899258/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [187 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-maverick-st/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service | $18,300 | [E1899174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899174/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [194a-194 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194a--194-maverick-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service | $17,300 | [E1899169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899169/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [195 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-maverick-st/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | Upagrade service | $16,000 | [E1899164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899164/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Full bathrom remodel. Apt 302 third floor | $2,500 | [E1896389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896389/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 600 ft W | Plumbing | fixtures replacement only | $2,500 | [PL1897189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897189/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [35 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-everett-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Siding repair at the left side of the property, approx. 2,5sq or 2500 sqft. | $8,200 | [SF1890357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890357/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | tear down and rebuild existing deck in existing foot print | $30,000 | [SF1881325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881325/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping to combi | $1,500 | [G1891366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891366/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Grounding of (2) 20KW generators powering sound stages -- Latin Music and Dance Festival - 9/13/2026 | $1,000 | [ETS1895092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1895092/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | Combi boiler install | $20,000 | [PL1891365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891365/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | 200 amp services upgrade | $6,000 | [E1889030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889030/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [187 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-maverick-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing siding and installation of new vinyl siding system. | $25,000 | [SF1884416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884416/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888048/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-frankfort-st/) | 590 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Redoing the old deck is unsafe e building the same size, the app didn't find the 32 frankfort | $76,000 | [SF1881252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881252/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [182 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-cottage-st/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | UNIT 301: Electric water heater replacement. | $500 | [PL1883389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883389/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [195 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-maverick-st/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | Removal of all roofing layers and installation of new EPDM roof membrane system and substrate | $11,250 | [SF1880975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880975/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [25 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-everett-st/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Connecting the gas drill with a new gas line | $2,800 | [G1878921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878921/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [202 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-maverick-st/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Refresh/minor interior renovation of an existing unit to include repainting walls, trim, removing wallpaper, minor wall repairs, new bathroom fixtures, replacing bathroom exhaust fans, and new appliances | $40,000 | [SF1880971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880971/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [28 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-everett-st/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Rough wire bathroom new work on 1st and second floors update plugs ground boxes add plugs lights fans | $5,000 | [E1879864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879864/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-frankfort-st/) | 570 ft N | Plumbing | 40 gal electric hot water heater | $3,000 | [PL1872103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872103/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [67 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-frankfort-st/) | 570 ft N | Electrical | wiring 40 gal HWH replacement | $2,000 | [E1872106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872106/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [35 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-everett-st/) | 830 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and install new 60 mil EPDM membrane with 1" polyiso insulation, flashing, pipe boots and aluminum edge metal. Replace 15 LF gutters, repair lower EPDM roof, and rebuild approximately 40 LF of parapet wall as needed. | $8,945 | [SF1872387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872387/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [364 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/364-sumner-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Reconfigure gas lines for gas insert | $2,000 | [G1862782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862782/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [155 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-porter-st/) | 960 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of kitchen fire suppression system per NFPA 17a,96Change of occupancy to include restaurant on ALT878760 | $10,500 | [ALT1843959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843959/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [155 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-porter-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Retrofit existing light poles at the 143 Porter St Memorial Park Tennis Courts. Verify existing wiring is in good working conditions. | $2,500 | [E1863696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863696/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [76 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-frankfort-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 6 family to 5 unit residential building. Interior renovation of all 5 units to include opening the wall up between the existing dwelling and enclosed porch to increase living space &; reworking the unit layouts. Note, increasing living space into the existing enclosed rear porc | $870,185 | [ALT1382439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1382439/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [174 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-maverick-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | REplace two picture windows and interior trim | $11,742 | [SF1863033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863033/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Underground secondaries | $5,000 | [E1856549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856549/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [275-279 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275--279-maverick-st/) | 580 ft S | New building | Proposed construction of 5 story, mixed use structure on 12,400 square feet of land containing 32 residential units, ground level retail and off street parking for 18 vehicles. See ALT1102631 for permit to combine/subdivided;lots.Combine existing 9,000 s.f. parcel (5268) with a 3,400 sf portion of a | $8,274,322 | [ERT1102644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1102644/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859790/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [69 Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-frankfort-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior brickwork approx 10 high by 50 ft long and replace | $10,000 | [SF1859849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859849/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | Install navien ncb240 to provide heat and potable hot water for unit #324 Chris Casey | $8,125 | [PL1859197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859197/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation Unit #7 on third floor: 1 full bathroom renovation, 1 full kitchen with ice maker and 1 laundry. | $8,000 | [PL1858682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | Install navien ncb240 to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,125 | [G1859191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859191/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | Rewire Unit 7, install new subpanel, and wire electrical interconnected smoke detectors install recessed lighting. | $16,000 | [E1859252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859252/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Repair pipe underground, from a transformer | $2,000 | [E1850820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850820/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [336 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-sumner-st/) | 870 ft SW | Sign | Marque Channel Letters Sign 18.9 sf; storefront 487 sf; 4" thick welded alum channel letters; fab with.090 backers and recessed core.040 metal returns; 24v IT-5.5 cabochon turbo bulb (midway style); satin finish red painted letters; letters mounted to 2 1.5" tube alum raceway w/ 1/4" thru bolts | $7,500 | [ALT1845031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845031/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [124 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-everett-st/) | 740 ft S | Roofing | EPDM Membrane Replacement // 6" Seamless Aluminum Gutters | $15,500 | [SF1849043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849043/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | repair deck joists as needed | $500 | [SF1848918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848918/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | Install combination boiler to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,000 | [PL1848435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848435/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156-204 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156--204-porter-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | Install Combination boiler to provide heat and domestic hot water | $8,125 | [G1848380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848380/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 670 ft SW | Plumbing | on first and second floor: replacing toilet, sink, removing bathtub, installing a shower, and replacing kitchen sink. | $7,000 | [PL1848296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848296/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 670 ft SW | Plumbing | on first and second floor: reconnecting gas stoves. | $500 | [G1848301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848301/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [120-150 Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--150-orleans-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $2,500 | [E1848303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848303/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | ALT1450039. 4 feet to 8 feet to the deck making deck bigger. Adding 1ft of footing. | $1,350 | [A1829009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1829009/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120-150 Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--150-orleans-st/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodeling - 150 Orleans St Unit 106 | $1,000 | [PL1846186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846186/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [380 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-sumner-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof main house and remove and replace siding on dormer | $22,088 | [SF1844160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844160/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [149 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | installation of a 30amp condenser | $1,600 | [E1903911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903911/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [387-391 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387--391-sumner-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Gas for 3 unit townhouse 3 boilers 2 stoves | $18,000 | [G1903859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903859/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [64 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-bremen-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Put fire board insulation New rubber roof New flashing New drip edge | $12,000 | [SF1897899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897899/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Install HVAC Disconnect to 3 condensers. | $3,250 | [E1897753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897753/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [70 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-bremen-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior envelope repairs including demolition, framing, sheathing, siding, trim and finishes. Concealed rotted structural beams were discovered at the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors. Replace deteriorated beams/framing with required shoring per stamped structural drawings and related structural repairs. | $306,552 | [ALT1891275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891275/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [171-171a Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--171a-maverick-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Replace roof | $24,000 | [SF1891319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891319/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [93 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-chelsea-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Re-roofing a rubber roof | $23,500 | [SF1890792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890792/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [184 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-webster-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Foundation repairs in the rear of the building. Amendment to permit # ALT1733961 | $25,000 | [A1874729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1874729/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 400A service upgrade Rewire of some outlets and lights on second and third floor | $22,000 | [E1884469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884469/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Fixtures replacement renovation | $9,000 | [PL1876017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876017/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | gas water heater replacement | $2,200 | [G1878503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878503/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [127 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | 3 hardwired 120v CO/Smoke detectors in the basement reflected in plans | $780 | [EFA1880602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880602/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [90 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | replace existing gas water heater | $2,200 | [PL1878506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878506/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [271 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-sumner-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroomWork to be done at 275 | $700 | [E1879810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879810/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [414 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/414-sumner-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the 3rd floor. | $4,000 | [G1875017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875017/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [271 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-sumner-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulating ext walls with blown in insulation Work to be done only on 275 sumner | $3,495 | [SF1877848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877848/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [63 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-chelsea-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Power wash, repoint, and seal two sides of the building. Replace window headers, remove existing windows, infill openings with brick, install smaller windows, and relocate drain pipe inside the house. | $50,500 | [SF1869764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869764/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a mini-split heat pump system in the three units. | $51,000 | [SF1858922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858922/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | No Occupancy On File - Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 Family - No work being performed. | Not listed | [ALT1859606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859606/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Selective Interior Demo - Remodel Kitchen & Bathroom, new fixtures & cabinets. Update MEP, new flooring throughout. Work limited to unit 1, no structural changes. | $31,000 | [SF1863268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863268/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [252-254 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252--254-sumner-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | test gas line for National grid 3 naviens combi | $3,600 | [PL1862242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862242/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [252-254 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252--254-sumner-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | gas line update need to be sized correctly | $3,600 | [G1862245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862245/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [200 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of addressable fire alarm system throughout 3 unit residential building | $17,100 | [EFA1860092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860092/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [271 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-sumner-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replacement of back porches per engineers specs, new footing, pt frame, composit decking and railings | $86,225 | [SF1859877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859877/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [135 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-bremen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Temporary electrical service consisting of 377/480v 200a 3 phase 4 wire | $2,200 | [ETS1860433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1860433/) |
| Jun 7, 2026 | [157 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-maverick-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing 2 walls • removing bath and vanity sink in basement; | $2,500 | [SF1856623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856623/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [57 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-chelsea-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wire 3 Condensers (Condensers Only) | $2,700 | [E1853063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853063/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $15,000 | [PL1805797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1805797/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $5,000 | [G1805798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1805798/) |

## 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 | Feb 3, 2026 | At this address |  | To change occupancy from 3 family to 4 Family and new roof deck, exclusively for Unit 4 | [BOA1807132](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-18 |
| Requested |  | 173 to 177 Maverick St | 0.19 mi W | Zoning appeal: "The project scope will fit out the core and shell space of unit 102 at the property" | [BOA1879047](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-28 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 196 Maverick St | 750 ft W | To change the occupancy from a 3-unit to a 7-unit residential building, by way of interior renovations… | [BOA1862710](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-18 |
| Requested |  | 59 Chelsea St | 0.23 mi NW | To renovate/ expand a 3 unit dwelling into a 4 unit dwelling… | [BOA1835888](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-02 |
| Requested |  | 260 Sumner St | 0.22 mi W | Zoning appeal: "ZUMIX is applying to add '…" | [BOA1827297](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-11 |
| Requested |  | 11 Cheever Ct | 0.20 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "originally filed under…" | [BOA1808917](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-12-30 |
| Approved | Jul 23, 2026 | 85 Everett St | 680 ft SW | To add a roof deck to an existing three-unit building with new interior stairs to access the deck at 85… | [BOA1850866](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-18 |

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".

## More on this street

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

- [133 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-cottage-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [145 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [117 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [160 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [161 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-cottage-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [170 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-cottage-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [103 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-cottage-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [174 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-cottage-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [99 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [182 Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 20:21 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 11, 17:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 88 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-cottage-st/