# Building permits at 16 Patterson St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 2, 2025: The owner seeks to subdivide the existing 6,092 SF+/- lot into two new lots. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | The owner seeks to subdivide the existing 6,092 SF+/- lot into two new lots. Lot A will be 3,361 SF +/- and maintain the existing structure. Lot B will be 2,731 SF +/-. See;ERT1694292;for erection of new dwelling.[ePlan] | $100 | [ALT1694288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1694288/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4 Brookvale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brookvale-st/) | 230 ft SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904499/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/) | 100 ft N | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom, replace lav & toilet | $8,000 | [PL1902095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902095/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 130 ft NW | Plumbing | Gut and remodel | $8,000 | [PL1896207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896207/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 130 ft NW | Plumbing | run gas pipe fot dryer, stove,and tankless water heater | $1,000 | [G1902156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902156/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/) | 40 ft S | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $12,800 | [PL1897638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897638/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [18 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/) | 40 ft S | Electrical | Complete wire of 2 split units. Each roughly 1600 sq feet. 400 amp service, 2 EV future charging stations. Each unit will have 200 amps | $45,000 | [E1881746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881746/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 130 ft NW | Electrical | rewire single family house to electrical code and upgrade electrical service | $10,000 | [E1874317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874317/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,975 | [SF1860319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860319/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family. | Not listed | [ALT1847588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847588/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1847588This is a single family home. Remodel kitchens and bathrooms, insulation of open walls, repair deck. | $45,000 | [SF1846929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846929/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [256-258 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256--258-gallivan-bl/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, and 1 washing machine connection. | $5,000 | [PL1901619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901619/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [256-258 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256--258-gallivan-bl/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1901622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901622/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [256-258 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256--258-gallivan-bl/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | kitchen remodel | $6,000 | [E1902235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902235/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Owencroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-owencroft-rd/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | wh replacement | $1,000 | [PL1899699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899699/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Owencroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-owencroft-rd/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | wh replacement | $1,000 | [G1899702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899702/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [23 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-becket-st/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $2,000 | [E1897762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897762/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [256-258 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256--258-gallivan-bl/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel, One window/one door replacement, No structural changes. | $45,600 | [SF1896441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896441/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,900 | [SF1888049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888049/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,900 | [E1888054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888054/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | replace tub shower valve only with new tub shower valve only | $1,500 | [PL1886995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886995/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5 Stone Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stone-te/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1874042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874042/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5 Stone Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stone-te/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Wire 2.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Wire 2.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Add sub panel Wire electric water heater | $4,500 | [E1874034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874034/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Exterior doors. Repair roof/replace Asphalt shingles. Install insulation sections of attic and basement. Clean-up, remove and legally dispose of all construction debris. | $9,050 | [SF1868733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868733/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2100 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2100-dorchester-av/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | Modification to existing switchboard to refeed 100 amp feeder serving Boston EMS Suite. | $4,000 | [E1871841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871841/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [2049-2061 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2049--2061-dorchester-av/) | 630 ft NW | Fire systems | Modify existing sprinkler and fire alarm systems to provide code-compliant protection within the elevator hoist way, pit, and machine room in accordance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR 1.00, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and ASME A17.1. Work includes installation of sprinkler heads at the top of the hoist way. Amending;A | $48,010 | [A1853469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853469/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [256-258 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256--258-gallivan-bl/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 17 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $17,192 | [SF1859701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859701/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [16 Becket St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-becket-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,640 | [SF1828105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828105/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [22 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-o'connell-rd/) | 910 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 4.730kw dc roof mount solar PV system with 11 qcells : gl_enph1_q.tron blk m-g2+ 430w mono modules with 11 enphase: gl_enph1_iq8hc-72-m-dom-us microinverters | $8,360 | [ALT1842600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842600/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5-7 Owencroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-owencroft-rd/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes - 7 owencroft rd | $10,244 | [SF1852260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852260/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [247 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-gallivan-bl/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $7,581 | [SF1845580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845580/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [241-243 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241--243-gallivan-bl/) | 840 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,300 | [SF1845979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845979/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [241-243 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241--243-gallivan-bl/) | 840 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,300 | [E1845982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845982/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Owencroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-owencroft-rd/) | 980 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | To remove old wall and rebuild 4ft high by 25 ft long new retaining wall anf 2 (8ft) long walls by 4ft high wall retaining wall | $19,500 | [SF1846229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846229/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [22 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-o'connell-rd/) | 910 ft SW | Solar | 4.730Kw dc roof mount solar PV system with 11 qcells : gl_enph1_q.tron blk m-g2+ 430w mono modules with 11 enphase: gl_enph1_iq8hc-72-m-dom-us microinverters | $8,500 | [E1845877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845877/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2038 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2038-dorchester-av/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair and remodel all existing bathroom. Remove all existing tile. Install new titles. Replace all existing bathroom fixtures. Repair roof and exterior vinyl siding. | $30,100 | [SF1833943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833943/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-van-winkle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Selective non structurual demolition of sheetrock, flooring, cabinets and finishes | $5,000 | [SF1881751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881751/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [56 Mercier Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-mercier-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 4 zone ductless system, 4 heads, 2 condensers | $28,400 | [SF1888744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888744/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [27 Barna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-barna-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and six mini split heads. | $19,286 | [SF1885654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885654/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [56 Mercier Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-mercier-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | 200 Amp main panel upgrade | $3,600 | [E1888751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888751/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [19-21 Owencroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-owencroft-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | install a fire alarm system for a ADU UNIT | $4,200 | [EFA1889667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889667/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [9 Galty Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-galty-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation replacing 1 old single pain window with a triple pain replacement | $12,818 | [SF1865294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865294/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [27 Barna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-barna-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and six mini split heads. | $6,429 | [E1885681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885681/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [936 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/936-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating attic floor with dense pack cellulose 6" | $8,144 | [SF1872987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872987/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [35 Range Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-range-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Bath reno | $1,200 | [E1872884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872884/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [919-925 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/919--925-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | 923A Work to be Done at 923 A Washington St, suit A. demolition and removal of one (1) non-structural interior wall, upgrading the existing partition wall between units by installing additional soundproofing materials and a second layer of drywall, Installation of decorative acoustic wall panels, | $8,650 | [SF1865359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865359/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5 Richview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-richview-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | remove and replace 2700sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change in structure | $25,789 | [SF1857938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857938/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1 Regan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-regan-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical work for replacement of two outdoor AC condenser units | $800 | [E1849180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849180/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [5 Galty Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-galty-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $11,000 | [SF1847771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847771/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [935 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/935-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing cedar and replace with James Hardi Lap siding | $60,000 | [SF1845327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845327/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [49 Valley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-valley-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,100 | [SF1843473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843473/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2181-2183 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2181--2183-dorchester-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Installed and connected furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical. Completed startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [G1845758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845758/) |

## More on this street

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

- [18 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [11 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patterson-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [25 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-patterson-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [26 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-patterson-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 10:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-patterson-st/