# Building permits at 14 Elder 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 24: Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 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/) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Other | Replace kitchen wall cabinets for unit 1 and 2, Sand and poly hardwood floors in unit 1 and 2. Paint unit 1 and 2 | $17,600 | [SF1825224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1825224/) |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Electrical | service upgrade | $2,800 | [E536882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E536882/) |
| Apr 7, 2014 | Electrical | install public meter and panel | $900 | [E350471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E350471/) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Plumbing | re-inspection full bathroom in basement | $2,000 | [PL349706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL349706/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 190 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 760 ft 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/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $5,476 | [SF1904681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904681/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 380 ft S | 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 SW | 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 SW | 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 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [683 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-columbia-rd/) | 370 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/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | 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/) | 950 ft SW | 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/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | 370 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 SW | 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/) | 390 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 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 420 ft NE | 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/) | 390 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/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 820 ft W | 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/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 990 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 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 430 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/) | 990 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 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 990 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 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 780 ft 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 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 390 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/) | 610 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 590 ft 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 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 610 ft SW | 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/) | 460 ft NE | 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/) | 610 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [11 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mayhew-st/) | 900 ft NE | Fire systems | Relocate one horn strobe and add two strobe only | $7,000 | [EFA1851084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851084/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [49 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-willis-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair rear stairs, replace kitchen cabinets 7 foot set Walls and base cabinets, repair all plaster walls, ceilings and repaint. Replace interior doors, replace tile in bathroom area. Sand and stain hardwood floor. | $25,000 | [SF1849534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849534/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 920 ft E | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 430 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), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | gas piping for 3 tankless water heaters, 3 gas furnaces, and 3 gas stoves | $5,000 | [G1906216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906216/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade, add common meter, rewire front and back stairways | $40,000 | [E1900166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900166/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [18r Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18r-mayhew-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Complete strip and re-roof. House and shed included. Color is moire black pro | $9,000 | [SF1897428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897428/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [8-12 Enterprise St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-enterprise-st/) | 0.21 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 10, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 3 power vent hot water heaters and 3 gas furnace. | $20,000 | [G1899407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899407/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer machine connections and 3 power vent hot water heaters. | $30,000 | [PL1899406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899406/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Working on 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 4 bathroom | $20,000 | [PL1883425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883425/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | 7 new full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries, 3 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1882141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882141/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 3 gas boilers | $30,000 | [G1872839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872839/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [31-33 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-willis-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing porch. Old one falling down. | $5,000 | [SF1872815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872815/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire all 3 units in public area and upgrade electrical service. | $25,000 | [E1868340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868340/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | low voltage wiring | $1,000 | [ELV1867771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867771/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Hardwired smoke detectorsattn open building code violation at this property;v875408 | $1,000 | [EFA1867772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867772/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Complete rewire of 3-family dwelling. New wiring for 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & bathroom in each unit. Install dedicated circuits for HVAC condensers, Navien water heaters & gas stoves. New 200A 4-gang meter (3 units + public bypass). Smoke/CO alarms & low-voltage TV wiring. | $20,000 | [E1867770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867770/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets in all three floors. Replace bathtub and vanities in all three bathrooms. Replace the existing oil furnaces with three hot air gas furnaces. New plumbing in all three floors. New electric service and new wires in all three floors. Painting walls, ceiling, trims and doors in  | $155,800 | [SF1856637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856637/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT1554519 to fix paperwork error: increasing width by 6 inches and length by 2 feet. Consistent with ZBA and BPD approved plans. | Not listed | [A1838266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1838266/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Sumner Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sumner-pk/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1859173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859173/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 21:34 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/