# Building permits at 157 E Cottage St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 51 Saint Margaret St, permitted Jul 1.

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 31: Replace kitchen wall cabinets in unit 2 and 3. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Other | Replace kitchen wall cabinets in unit 2 and 3, sand and poly the floors in unit 2 and 3, paint the units in unit 2 and 3 | $17,600 | [SF1833367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833367/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 210 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 220 ft SW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing old porch floors and step with vinyl. same measurements | $750 | [SF1907151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907151/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 840 ft S | 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/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $5,476 | [SF1904681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904681/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade, add common meter, rewire front and back stairways | $40,000 | [E1900166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900166/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [18r Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18r-mayhew-st/) | 830 ft 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 18, 2026 | [8-12 Enterprise St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-enterprise-st/) | 920 ft 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 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 570 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 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 550 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/) | 430 ft S | 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/) | 770 ft N | Other | 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 25, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 770 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/) | 770 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/) | 460 ft S | 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 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 480 ft S | 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 16, 2026 | [11 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-saint-margaret-st/) | 810 ft 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/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Install 3 gas boilers | $30,000 | [G1872839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872839/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 300 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 480 ft S | 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/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 360 ft SE | 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 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 620 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/) | 480 ft S | 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/) | 840 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/) | 630 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/) | 840 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/) | 260 ft N | 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/) | 840 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/) | 680 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/) | 930 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/) | 730 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/) | 360 ft SE | 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), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Gas line for laundry | $1,000 | [G1904941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904941/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install five receptacles, three switches, and one recessed closet light; relocate the office light and add dedicated 20-amp washer and 30-amp dryer circuits, with other new devices connected to existing circuits. | $2,500 | [E1903825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903825/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | New Laundry | $1,500 | [PL1903880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903880/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,000 | [ETS1901807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901807/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.21 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 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 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 10, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [188 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-boston-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement for apartment 1 | $6,500 | [G1888604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888604/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | install 9 replacement windows | $6,760 | [SF1871682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871682/) |
| 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 14, 2026 | [15 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | water heater | $1,800 | [G1872633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872633/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire all 3 units in public area and upgrade electrical service. | $25,000 | [E1868340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868340/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade.; This will be a Nominal Fee Filing | $750,000 | [ERT1476089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1476089/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 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 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |

## More on this street

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

- [133 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [187 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [121 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- [226 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [78 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 18:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-e-cottage-st/