# Building permits at 16 Charles St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 21, 2025: New wire for kitchen, bathroom and luandry in the first foor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 81 more permits (78 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Electrical | new wire for kitchen, bathroom and luandry in the first foor | $8,000 | [E1748856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1748856/) |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Plumbing | 1st floor addition 1 full bath with Kitchen and Laundry | $5,500 | [PL1744445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1744445/) |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Addition | addition in the back follow the plan | $168,600 | [ALT1683262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1683262/) |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Electrical | Install power from Eversource manhole to DAS/NODE 3078. | $200 | [E1426434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1426434/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 180 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 180 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [28 Ditson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-ditson-st/) | 710 ft W | Solar | Install 14 405w solar panels on rooftop | $5,000 | [E1899844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899844/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-leroy-st/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit 1 only. | $9,000 | [G1901469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [229 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-park-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $765 | [E1901652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901652/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 440 ft E | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [115 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-mount-ida-rd/) | 990 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repair, replacing parts of the porch that needs repair. Replacing Hand rails and some wood replacement. No structural repairs. | $15,000 | [SF1896848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896848/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remodel three bathroom, demo a few rooms with new sheet rock and paint all three floors | $90,000 | [SF1883103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883103/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [242 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-westville-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding 3 posts. Cost reflected on;SF1711141 | Not listed | [SF1716473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716473/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft NE | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1890937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890937/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1890933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890933/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [199 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-westville-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation and drywall rear entry hallway | $1,200 | [SF1884329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884329/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor;to;Retails,Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and;Retail;with;accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee),accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment. | Not listed | [ALT1846458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846458/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 470 ft N | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 470 ft N | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-josephine-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,670 | [SF1874048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874048/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [60 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-charles-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 12 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $26,472 | [SF1870856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870856/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add bathroom fixtures to pre existing bathrooms in the existing; retail space as per plans | $14,500 | [ALT1846492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846492/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [500-520 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500--520-geneva-av/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Install 1x Receptacle for a Price Checker MAC Station inside of Target Store. | $2,000 | [E1857304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857304/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-josephine-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $2,104 | [PL1855674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855674/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 780 ft NE | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 980 ft NE | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft NW | Fire systems | Install 120v smoke and CO detector per code | $5,000 | [EFA1851538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851538/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft NW | Electrical | complete rewiring 3 family house, upgrade service to 400 amp | $35,000 | [E1851537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851537/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Add 3 1/2 bath, 3 laundry and 3 electric water heater | $10,000 | [PL1849291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849291/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new gas pipe, and gas vents for two furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1844773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844773/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [18-20 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-bentham-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 18 Bentham Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1906004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906004/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $950 | [E1907011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907011/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | 200 to 400amp service upgrade, wiring to 4 heat pumps, property has 2 meters. | $6,800 | [E1896322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896322/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10-12 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Attic + basement insulation and air sealing. | $8,000 | [SF1900333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900333/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [55 Ridgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-ridgewood-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1902434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902434/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [253-253a Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--253a-park-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $24,875 | [SF1893947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893947/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler unit 1 | $5,000 | [PL1890342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890342/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler Unit 1 | $2,000 | [G1890344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890344/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [250 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-park-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | install 11 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $8,580 | [SF1885773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885773/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $15,639 | [SF1871320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871320/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Install plumbing single family | $21,000 | [PL1856761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856761/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Install gas for water heater | $1,000 | [G1856756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856756/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879646/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | wire single family house | $9,000 | [E1842865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842865/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [33 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-longfellow-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | taking down deck and rebuild same size same spot | $20,000 | [SF1874064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874064/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [444a-452 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/444a--452-geneva-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Erect pipe staging for purpose of facade investigation. Remove 8' section of metal cornice to expose conditions. Replace in kind after inspection. Demo open a 2'x2' area of masonry at the first floor to expose conditions of back up. Replace in kind. | $46,122 | [SF1872822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872822/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-leroy-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Work is limited to replacing existing siding and related trim. There are no structural changes or new windows or doors. | $33,513 | [SF1869012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869012/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1870170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870170/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871290) | $5,000 | [SF1861624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861624/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-leroy-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property | $26,110 | [ALT1820279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820279/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [255 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255-park-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,156 | [SF1859821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859821/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Install (3) 80KBTU furnaces | $20,000 | [G1860912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860912/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859731/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [64 Ridgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-ridgewood-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; 1 storm door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,735 | [SF1855761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855761/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $18,144 | [SF1852436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852436/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1842738 for occupancy.Renovation of bathrooms &; kitchen's hardwood floor repair &; refinished remove &; replace windows | $150,000 | [SF1842552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842552/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family | Not listed | [ALT1842738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842738/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [430-436 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430--436-geneva-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | 1 Prep Sink and Hand Sink in Basement. | $500 | [PL1844235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844235/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | Installation of a 20x20 frame tent and a 10x30 frame tent that will be setup on Saturday and taken down on Monday AM. Tents will be secured with 500 lb. cement blocks on each tent leg. | $1,850 | [SF1843543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843543/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 0.24 mi NE | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Requested |  | 189 Westville St | 0.20 mi W | To erect three-family building on vacant lot w/ unfinished basement, 3- rear decks, roof deck for Unit 3… | [BOA1813739](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-01-21 |
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 0.20 mi SE | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1442 to 1444 Dorchester Av | 740 ft NE | To change occupancy from Two offices, post office, stores, storage, warehouse, bank… | [BOA1848048](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-11 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 34 Vinson St | 0.24 mi SW | To renovate existing two family home- renovate existing second and third floor - extend existing dormer… | [BOA1865030](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 1526 to 1530 Dorchester Av | 740 ft SE | To change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor to Retails… | [BOA1849154](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [17 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-charles-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-charles-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [13-15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [20 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-charles-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [12 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [20-26 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--26-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [9 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-charles-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025
- [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [7-17 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--17-charles-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [27 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-charles-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 22:19 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 81 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charles-st/