# Building permits at 156 Train St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 24: Remove two levels of front porches and rebuild on exact foot print with new materials. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | remove two levels of front porches and rebuild on exact foot print with new materials | $35,000 | [SF1832678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1832678/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5-7 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-arbroth-st/) | 120 ft NE | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $10,854 | [SF1845913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845913/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15-17 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-arbroth-st/) | 210 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-856398, 856109) (Unit-15) (Unit-17) | $11,000 | [SF1842085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842085/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904495/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-humes-rd/) | 640 ft S | Roofing | remove and replace 1100sq ft shingle roof, install 2100sq ft siding including trim - no change in structure | $78,528 | [SF1902595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902595/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [57 Garner Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-garner-rd/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,146 | [SF1895193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895193/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pierce-av/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902248/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/) | 260 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 13 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $35,834 | [SF1897704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897704/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57 Garner Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-garner-rd/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and installing 8 existing double hung windows | $12,000 | [SF1897077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897077/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [48 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-auriga-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demolish and remove existing 17' x 14' deck. Construct new deck within the same existing footprint, including framing, decking, stairs and railings. | $24,480 | [SF1897819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897819/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $7,592 | [SF1886105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886105/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove outside electrical and float the meter so Delprete Home Improvements can reside the house and I will reattach when they are done | $1,000 | [E1879818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879818/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westglow-st/) | 510 ft SW | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $6,186 | [E1896427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896427/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-auriga-st/) | 760 ft W | Addition | expanding deck on rear of house.; | $35,000 | [ALT1874684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874684/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | Supply and install a new natural gas fired steam boiler, located in basement. This boiler serves only 1 unit. There is an existing steam boiler there currently, this is more or less a direct replacement. | Not listed | [PL1890310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890310/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Outlets and lights on deck | $800 | [E1882467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882467/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [PL1881882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881882/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [G1881880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881880/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [23-25 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-arbroth-st/) | 300 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing bedroom and bathroom in walk out basement add additional playroom to finished space | $51,000 | [SF1872506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872506/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-s-munroe-te/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring 1 Bryant heat pump (model 619AHBQ09XA3) including a floor console coil. | $1,000 | [E1878298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878298/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 850 ft N | Demolition | Demolish and rebuild of two story front porch in exact footprint, roof to remain unchanged and size exactly the same | $27,400 | [SF1843763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843763/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 350 ft SE | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Door sweep and walls | $4,200 | [SF1870754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870754/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Renovation bathroom on the second floor | $3,000 | [E1870560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870560/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Add shower to existing bathroom | $3,500 | [PL1864782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864782/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 680 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 680 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863313/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling, Demolition existing tub, vanity, toilet, walls between closet, install new vanity, toilet, shower, tile on the walls and floor. Install new window. | $35,000 | [SF1851354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851354/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amp. To 300amps Run circuits for 2 electric stoves Run circuits for one dryer Run circuits for baseboard heater Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862544/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [21 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-s-munroe-te/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | repair front porch remove old railings on 3 floors. remove roofing on 2 floors. install new rubber roof on 2nd and 3rd floors new azek premier railings on 3 floors plus new composite flooring new stairs with azek railings and composite treads and risers close underneath porch repair 2 windowsill | $43,800 | [SF1855273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855273/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and exterior doors. Electrical service change. New HVAC system and new bathroom fan. New electrical range outlets in kitchen: units 1 + 2. | $89,600 | [SF1851518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851518/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [620a Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620a-adams-st/) | 920 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 3 zone heat pump system | $16,041 | [SF1838915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838915/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 430 ft N | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1853030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853030/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 580 ft S | Electrical | Exhaust Bath Fan | $1,000 | [E1852237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852237/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | change and upgrade main electrical service from 200amp to 400ampto add public's meter and also relocate the point of attachment | $8,800 | [E1846732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846732/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 430 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1845000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845000/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Walls, Attic, basement, garage sealing, roof insulation. Please refer the WX proposal and Plan View attached for more details. (the basement living space was removed, please see picture in the attachments) | $12,191 | [SF1833356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833356/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser unit and 1-120v circuit for outside receptacle at Mary & Harry Vaughn residence. | $1,200 | [E1845071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845071/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [667 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/667-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | remove old rubber roof, remove 12 sq of siding & install new vinyl to siding, install new composite decking floor & railings | $62,000 | [SF1906774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906774/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $2,000 | [E1904301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904301/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [625-629 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625--629-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | 2 half bathroom on 1st floor,1l, 1r | Not listed | [PL1904671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904671/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [625-629 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625--629-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | 4 full bathroom on 2 nd floor, kitchen sink, washer mach, electric hot water in basement | $15,000 | [PL1904670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904670/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [625-629 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625--629-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | gas for stove on 2 nd floor 2 right and 2 left | $4,000 | [G1904666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904666/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [222 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-neponset-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser and 1-120v circuit for outside GFCI receptacle at Declen Flanagan residence. | $1,200 | [E1900662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900662/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing 2 bathrooms, laundry and storage room into renovated bathrooms and laundry room. | $40,000 | [SF1891260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891260/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [126 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Strip existing asphalt shingle roof down to sheathing. Remove and legally dispose of all construction related debris. Supply and install new architechural shingle to manufactures installation procedure. All work to be completed in accordance to Massachusetts State Building Code. | $17,500 | [SF1897338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897338/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [138 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | we will be insulating the walls with cellulose | $13,285 | [SF1834369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834369/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [138 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Strip and install a new rubber roof. | $27,950 | [SF1872271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872271/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [151 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-wrentham-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | service upgrade to 200A | $4,000 | [E1882214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882214/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [619 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | demo existing decks of the back of the building and reframe with new pressure threaded and new composite deck board and new handrail | $63,250 | [SF1875496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875496/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [625-629 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625--629-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Proposed second story addition to change use from commercial to commercial space and two dwelling units, as per plans. Construction set to be submitted upon ZBA approval.NOTE: Informed by C.E>COURT CASE FILEDNotice of dismissal noted 3.16.26Reassigned from F. D'Amato to GC 6/12/26 | $702,704 | [ALT1300703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1300703/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Install Receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom and Laundry. | $2,000 | [E1865311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipes for new plumbing fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1862416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862416/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | This scope includes an addition to the existing one-family turn to 3 family. This includes new Sprinkler system and renovation of the existing as needs. | $500,000 | [ALT1846933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846933/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [125 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Bathroom exhaust fan replacement | $1,200 | [E1861003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861003/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,176 | [SF1846620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846620/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace original windows with new vinyl insulated windows in condo unit. | $8,800 | [SF1850460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850460/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | demo and remodel existing bath room all new plumbing electric tile and fixtures | $38,200 | [SF1849433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849433/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-queen-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of a 61.88 kW DC / 40 kW AC rooftop solar panel system (104 modules). Electrical permit E1807573. | $61,001 | [ALT1842023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842023/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [140 Elmer Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-elmer-rd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | insulate walls and attic | $7,286 | [SF1822685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822685/) |

## More on this street

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

- [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [138-140 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--140-train-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [134-136 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-train-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [120 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-train-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [112 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-train-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [48 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-train-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [47 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-train-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 13:34 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 63 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-train-st/