# Building permits at 16 Saco St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Apr 10: Repair rear deck stair, stair rails and hand rails ( damaged by snow and ice during winter ). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | repair rear deck stair, stair rails and hand rails ( damaged by snow and ice during winter ) | $5,500 | [SF1838153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838153/) |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Plumbing | EWH replacement | $1,500 | [PL1784757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1784757/) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Plumbing | Gas test | $500 | [G1368487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1368487/) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Electrical | Unit had power disconnected by utility company 2 years ago. Need to meet the inspector on site to evaluate the current condition for safety so as to have the utility company turn the power back on | $500 | [E1344352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1344352/) |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Plumbing | Fixture change | $5,900 | [PL943977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL943977/) |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Fire systems | Install 120v smokes and carbon detectors in units with removed ceilings to bring up to code | $500 | [EFA909187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA909187/) |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Electrical | replace outlets and trims due to ceilings and 2' of bottom of walls removed due to water damage | $8,000 | [E909186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E909186/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 220 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 500 ft N | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 950 ft NW | 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/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 530 ft S | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 530 ft S | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition and Renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom, sanding & refinishing hardwood floor including electrical and plumbing work | $50,000 | [SF1868054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868054/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing bathroom plumbing for 3rd floor Condo. Cast Iron Estherbrook has a crack as well as rotted piping. Re plumb Kitchen sink and separate from the bathroom group to the stack. Re plumb tub and toilet. No water piping. | $5,000 | [PL1861033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861033/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 500 ft SE | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [38 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-parkman-st/) | 700 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing roof and replace with new Certainteed landmark shingle system, 15 square, no structural changes to be made | $9,500 | [SF1847621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847621/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891647/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 23, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove the bathtub, install a shower, and replace the valve. | $2,500 | [PL1862527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862527/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | We are going to protect the home and do demolition of bathtube shower space only. Plumber will set up drain and shower valve and we are going to install the tile. Basic install a walk-in-shower curb less. | $13,900 | [SF1856668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856668/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [38 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Second floor tub replacement | $1,100 | [PL1847415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847415/) |

## More on this street

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

- [8 Saco St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-saco-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [5 Saco St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-saco-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 09:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-saco-st/