# Building permits at 156 Talbot Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $757,000 alteration or repair at 16 Nightingale St, permitted Sep 1.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Install backflow to boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (59 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Plumbing | install backflow to boiler | $300 | [PL1867271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867271/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Plumbing | install new boiler in basement | $3,000 | [G1867272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867272/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 160 ft SW | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe for (1) condenser & (1) fan for a cooler located on ground level near kitchen area. Feed (1) new condenser on roof from existing panel. Reconnect feed for new fan in cooler. Add convenience outlet near exterior condenser on roof. | $6,000 | [E1906229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906229/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 160 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace hot water system Boston Public Schools. Fees waived. Letter attached | $220,000 | [PL1846586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846586/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 160 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heating system and storage tanks | $220,000 | [G1846592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846592/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-bernard-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 10 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $20,711 | [SF1843191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843191/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [606 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606-park-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing doors and replace with 2 new doors. No structral work | $4,607 | [SF1901104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901104/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | Install 2 bathroom fans | $2,500 | [E1902430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902430/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [41 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-standish-st/) | 750 ft N | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $15,000 | [SF1893934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893934/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [110 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-talbot-av/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1890205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890205/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 830 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system throughout four-story building, including facp, remote annunciator, nac power supply, smoke/co detection, pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall interfaces and cellular communicator per approved plans. | $46,000 | [EFA1891835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1891835/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Data tv and internet wiring | $6,200 | [ELV1888731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888731/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200 Amp to 400 Amp. Upgrade range from gas to electric and add 2 heat pumps | $18,000 | [E1875520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875520/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [116-120 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-talbot-av/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | Installation of underground conduit, handholes, branch circuit wiring, and QTY-3 city standard street light poles as part of the Harabmbee park renovation project located at the basketball courts at 135 Talbot Ave. Address was not available to select in the portal. | $2,500 | [E1873578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873578/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $18,872 | [SF1872012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872012/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | update 1 full bathroom for each unit | $7,000 | [PL1862954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862954/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Addition new bathroom and playroom in the attic of unit 36 browning Ave | $2,250 | [E1863523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863523/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Addition new bathroom and playroom in the attic of unit 34 browning ave | $2,250 | [E1863510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863510/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [34-36 Browning Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-browning-av/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 full bathrooms in unit #34 & #36 in the attic. | $42,000 | [ALT1860376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860376/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 440 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new intercom system and nurse call | $80,000 | [ELV1861284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 440 ft SE | Fire systems | Misc fire alarm adds only 10 devices total | $50,000 | [EFA1861274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861274/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 440 ft SE | Electrical | unit upgrades. devices, breakers, lighting and appliances. 31 units total | $180,000 | [E1861246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861246/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [11 Kerwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-kerwin-st/) | 450 ft NW | Plumbing | Plumbing items: - 2 bathroom sinks - 2 toilets - 2 showers - 1 kitchen sink. We are removing the floor in the basement to gain access to the underground main sewer line. We are removing the house trap and re-piping the sewer line and PVC. | $11,500 | [PL1855719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855719/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [56 Kingsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-kingsdale-st/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Bathroom fan Replacement | $1,000 | [E1855332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855332/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, ductwork repair, heat pump install, window & door install, bulkhead install, range & hood install, bath vents. gutter & downspouts install, removal of vents and pipes. | $108,550 | [SF1847716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847716/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [45 Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-bernard-st/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | To demo and rebuild 3 decker porch leaving original roof | $54,995 | [SF1848927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848927/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to Access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825156/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-wheatland-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | roof replace | $20,000 | [SF1903183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903183/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $55,941 | [SF1899374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899374/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS | $39,159 | [E1899377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899377/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of a new common building fire alarm system due to the major renovation of the property per building permit ALT1794372. | $16,450 | [EFA1899518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899518/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Main panel replacement and replace meter and service disconnect | $4,400 | [E1899379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899379/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [135-135b Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--135b-spencer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Permit to restore power to public meter turned off | $1,200 | [E1897449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897449/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [590 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-park-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tear down rear platforms and staircases. Rear build to same specs. Stamped engineers drawing submitted. | $65,000 | [SF1896172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896172/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $629 | [E1895977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895977/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,282 | [E1888313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888313/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [16 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-nightingale-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Changing a 3 family to a 4 family. Updating framing to include 4 family as per plan. Updating windows and doors updating plumbing adding fire protection updating hvac units and carpentry on the floors including gutters painting. | $757,000 | [ALT1794372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1794372/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [86 Kingsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-kingsdale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | SUV struck foundation wall, causing a hole in the side of the foundation. | $1,000 | [SF1891711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891711/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $6,539 | [SF1890797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890797/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [70-80 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--80-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Event use | $125 | [ETS1894163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894163/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Tv data and internet wiring | $4,500 | [ELV1888721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888721/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Fire damage reconstruction of existing two-family dwelling. Structural repairs and roof rebuild per approved plans. Reconstruct all fire-damaged building components, including framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, drywall, and interior finishes. | $350,000 | [ALT1883300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883300/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Replacing three exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $2,500 | [E1887015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887015/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal of all ceilings, walls, and flooring on all three levels due to fire and water damage. | $45,000 | [SF1830125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830125/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade service, add common panel and wire 4 heat pumps, 2 DH water heaters | $10,000 | [E1882720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882720/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [21 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace 2 electric water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1881401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881401/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [9 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-nightingale-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | grounding the main service, installing ground rods | $500 | [E1879457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879457/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Use of a generator to power music equipment at a public park for netball family funday event | $200 | [E1868323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868323/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [152 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing chimney due to structural deterioration and unsafe condition. Demolish chimney to roofline/foundation as required and properly weatherproof and repair affected roof and exterior finishes. | $5,000 | [SF1871095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871095/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [60 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-nightingale-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install shelves in bedrooms install door locks in doors install missing baseboards install missing siding in front area of house install missing ballusters on porches | $4,500 | [SF1861287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861287/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [144-144b Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--144b-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1856923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856923/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [37 Nightingale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-nightingale-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, roof vent, and CO alarms. | $19,356 | [SF1852765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852765/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [930 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/930-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Work consist of providing electricity for the Haitian Flag day Parade | $100 | [ETS1844897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1844897/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wheatland-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing flat roofing system and install new TPO roofing system including underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, intake ventilation, and related roofing accessories. | $32,990 | [SF1847173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847173/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT Closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825154/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Talbot Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [116-120 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-talbot-av/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [110 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-talbot-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [215 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/215-talbot-av/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [70-80 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--80-talbot-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [259 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/259-talbot-av/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [270 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-talbot-av/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [271 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-talbot-av/): newest permit May 19, 2026

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Map, both permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/