# Building permits at 170 Putnam St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 project at 305 Chelsea St, permitted Sep 27.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 3: Service Upgrade and add a public meter. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 98 more permits (97 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Electrical | Service Upgrade and add a public meter. | $8,000 | [E1824747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1824747/) |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Roofing | repair and install new roof shingles | $10,000 | [SF1798531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1798531/) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Electrical | rewire 3 kitchen and 3 bath | $18,000 | [E1573374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1573374/) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer machine connections and 3 electric hot water heaters. | $20,000 | [PL1561531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1561531/) |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Plumbing | Install 3 gas lines for 3 gas stoves and 1 gas furnace. | $5,000 | [G1561535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1561535/) |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Alteration or repair | remove kitchens cabinets in all 3 apts, remove existing flooring in 3 apts, demolish 3 bathrooms, install new cabinets in all 3 apts, reconnect plumbing, install new shower pans, toilets and vanities, paint all three apts, new flooring, repair drywall where needed, new light fixtures in kitchen | $139,500 | [SF1547332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1547332/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Electrical | To upgrade service from 100 to 200 amp | $3,500 | [E1020724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1020724/) |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Plumbing | instal gas furnace on second floor and third floor | $6,000 | [G992305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G992305/) |
| May 8, 2019 | Alteration or repair | new electrical service, 3 exterior door replacement replace force hot water boiler, 2nd &; 3rd floorremove wall paper and painting | $50,000 | [SF950428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF950428/) |
| Mar 22, 2011 | Alteration or repair | replace doors and windows | $18,000 | [SF68834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF68834/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [305 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-chelsea-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | upgrade electrical service and add house meter | $800,000 | [E1903758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903758/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [301-303 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301--303-chelsea-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade the existing electrical service to 200 amps and install an additional electric meter for common areas. | $8,500 | [E1899412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899412/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [158 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-putnam-st/) | 140 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 3 gang meter being replaced to 4 gang meter that includes a public bypass. | $8,330 | [E1896653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896653/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [297-299 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/297--299-chelsea-st/) | 130 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of air gap in prep sinks | $1,500 | [PL1897116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897116/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [160 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-putnam-st/) | 120 ft NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for a full bathroom, kitchen sink and electric hot water heater. | $10,000 | [PL1880584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880584/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [324 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-chelsea-st/) | 95 ft NE | Roofing | Install new epdm rubber roof | $13,500 | [SF1867544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867544/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [160 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-putnam-st/) | 120 ft NW | Roofing | EPDM Roof Strip and Cover | $10,400 | [SF1850686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850686/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [309 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309-chelsea-st/) | 180 ft E | Electrical | Add 3 receptacle 2 lights, 2 switches, and 2 smoke detectors, in a bedroom that will be split into two bedroom. | $2,500 | [E1844363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844363/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 61 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [300 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-bennington-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | Install a new gas stove, fryolator, solenoid valve and ansul valve. | $5,000 | [G1906504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906504/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [158 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-princeton-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 23 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $29,501 | [SF1902942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902942/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [68 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-brooks-st/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 Family Dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1899998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899998/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-brooks-st/) | 710 ft SW | Plumbing | kits baths | $25,000 | [PL1904355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904355/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [125 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-putnam-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $500 | [E1903008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903008/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [125 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-putnam-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Wall and basement sill insulation | $6,811 | [SF1877960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877960/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [231 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-princeton-st/) | 720 ft N | Addition | Build a new (in unit) gym per plans, existing front print of current existing deck.;APPROVED WITH PROVISO: Inspector to verify in field the fire rating of addition and egress stairway materials (1h min.) To be in compliance with IRC-R302eplan -- BOA decision valid until 07/2028 | $68,500 | [ALT1774356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1774356/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [94 Morris St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-morris-st/) | 310 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing fencing, removal of existing hardscaping and asphalt including re-grading. Contractor to work closely with civil engineers to mitigate watershed. Coordination with bws separately on utilty permit. | $2,500 | [SF1897885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897885/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [346 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-chelsea-st/) | 340 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service | $18,300 | [E1899872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899872/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [74-76 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-brooks-st/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | Run 6 dedicated circuits for a hair stylist station. Add 6 wall lights Replace panel for a bigger panel | $6,500 | [E1895927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895927/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [253 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-chelsea-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing Unit 1 and Unit 2 | $9,000 | [SF1897494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897494/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [8 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-brooks-st/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | hardwire smoke and co detectors to code | $1,200 | [ELV1897287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897287/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [8 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-brooks-st/) | 710 ft SW | Fire systems | hardwire smoke and co detectors to code | $1,200 | [EFA1897294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897294/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [8 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-brooks-st/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | wire 4 residential/1 commercial unit to code | $70,000 | [E1897284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897284/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [226 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Full bathroom and kitchen renovation | $5,600 | [PL1894873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894873/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [74-76 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-brooks-st/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Add 2 Shampoo sinks and 1 hair dye sink. | $4,000 | [PL1894594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894594/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [226 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen Remodeling | $3,500 | [E1891605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891605/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [343 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-saratoga-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Install pipe for running water from the 3rd floor to roof so PM work can be performed on the rooftop units at the Patrick J. Kennedy School - 242 Bennington Street (formerly 343 Saratoga Street relocated front entrance August 2025). | $5,908 | [PL1886893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886893/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [173 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-princeton-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulate all ext walls with cellulose | $12,910 | [SF1878396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878396/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [344 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/344-bremen-st/) | 420 ft E | Demolition | Demolition of existing garage. Reference ert1461939.dig safe#20261920317 | $12,000 | [SF1877234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877234/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [226 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-saratoga-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Partial kitchen renovation involving expansion into the existing bathroom area, demolition and removal of the current bathroom finishes and components, required wall and floor patching, and installation of glue-down hardwood flooring. | $59,104 | [SF1879689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879689/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [214 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/214-princeton-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Partial demolition, Blue Granite tread/landing install, masonry restoration/repointing, and new Trex aluminum railings at front entrance staircase. Existing foundation, footings, structural support system, and sidewalls remain in place - not included in this Work. | $11,989 | [SF1875383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875383/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [87 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-brooks-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement widows - no structural work | $4,015 | [SF1875635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875635/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [140 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-putnam-st/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | Installation of new plumbing for 4 ful baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys & 2 water heaters. | $30,000 | [PL1877530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877530/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [254-256 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/254--256-bennington-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a bathroom in the first level, and run a circuit for a circuit For a hand dryer | $3,500 | [E1858543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858543/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [248 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/248-saratoga-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Installation of a cross connection device for a heating system | $400 | [PL1870041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870041/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [248 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/248-saratoga-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 heating boilers. | $13,000 | [G1862913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862913/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [140 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-putnam-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | wire 6 tv/ data points and install audio only intercom system | $2,000 | [ELV1870116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1870116/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [140 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-putnam-st/) | 420 ft NW | Fire systems | install low voltage fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1870115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870115/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [140 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-putnam-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | wire newly renovated 2 family, upgrade service to 300amp | $30,000 | [E1870112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870112/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [254-256 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/254--256-bennington-st/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Install 1/2 bath on 1st floor | $4,000 | [PL1870201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870201/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [409 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-saratoga-st/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation | $48,000 | [PL1867785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867785/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-bremen-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1867203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867203/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Morris St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-morris-st/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas leak repairs and gas retest in Units 1 and 2. | $500 | [G1868142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868142/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [409 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-saratoga-st/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | run gas line for combi boiler and gas stove | $10,000 | [G1867786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867786/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-bremen-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of 150k btu gas boiler | $12,000 | [G1867202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867202/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [265 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265-princeton-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Install a temporary 100-amp service and panel on the side of the home to power the temporary cord drops. | $5,000 | [ETS1864677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1864677/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [265 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265-princeton-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage. Windows and doors. | $1,000 | [SF1860379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860379/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [263 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/263-princeton-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | secure property of windows and fencing around back porches from fire damage | $1,000 | [SF1860267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860267/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [319-327 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319--327-chelsea-st/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Install new 200a service and wire 2 new Verizon equipment cabinets on roof. | $10,500 | [E1861973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861973/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [215 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/215-lexington-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove carpets and complete all sheatrock interior kitchen cabinets first floor | $25,000 | [SF1861113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861113/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [243h Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243h-lexington-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install a new 10 feet x 20 feet roof deck per drawing specs | $17,500 | [SF1850497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850497/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [265 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265-princeton-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo Starting on 3RD floor to basement from fire extending from building next door | $75,000 | [SF1857261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857261/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [214 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/214-saratoga-st/) | 840 ft W | Roofing | repair and install new roof shingles | $9,000 | [SF1850365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850365/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [300 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-bennington-st/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Install (2) new dedicated 20-amp small appliance branch circuits for the kitchen area in compliance with current NEC requirements Install (1) new dedicated circuit for the refrigerator located in the rear storage area | $2,500 | [E1853812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853812/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [254-256 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/254--256-bennington-st/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 1st floor; Demo small closet and build a 2nd bathroom according to plans | $18,000 | [SF1851509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851509/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [265 Princeton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265-princeton-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Remove circuits for the house from the breakers in the electrical panels. Run five temporary power cords through the home for restoration equipment. Install new breakers for the cords in the panel and mark the circuits. | $1,000 | [E1855758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855758/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [294-302 Paris St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294--302-paris-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 9 windows and 1 sliding door. replacement windows. No framing work being done. Renovate first floor porch. | $24,418 | [SF1851721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851721/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [72 Prescott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-prescott-st/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | REpair/replace handrail, replace 15 floor boards, replace two charred joists | $7,500 | [SF1852409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852409/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [310 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/310-bremen-st/) | 300 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $23,700 | [SF1847486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847486/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [160 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-bennington-st/) | 710 ft W | Solar | Roof mounted solar PV system, 7.310 kw, 17 panels, no battery. | $15,936 | [SF1847265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847265/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [160 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-bennington-st/) | 710 ft W | Solar | Roof mounted solar PV system, 7.310 kw, 17 panels, no battery. | $23,904 | [E1847271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847271/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [251 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251-chelsea-st/) | 500 ft SW | Roofing | strip existing 2 layer roof install insulation and weather proof install pipe boots install drip edge | $15,000 | [SF1842557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842557/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [310 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/310-bremen-st/) | 300 ft S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads. | $7,900 | [E1847489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847489/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [300 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-bennington-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | Install a 3bay sink, mop sink, hand sink and gas water heater. | $5,000 | [PL1846728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846728/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [300 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-bennington-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | Install a gas water heater. | $3,000 | [G1846729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846729/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [160 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-bennington-st/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Overhead Dual Meter Relocation, Main Panel Swap. | $6,900 | [E1847275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847275/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [279-281 Paris St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279--281-paris-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to include an accessory cafe to an existing convenience store. [ePlans] | $2,000 | [ALT1810715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1810715/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [259 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/259-bennington-st/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | Health dep. Ask for a preparation sink. I'm installing a new one indirect drain. | $1,800 | [PL1844793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844793/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [109 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-putnam-st/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Wire in new installation of a ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1844203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844203/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [254-256 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/254--256-bennington-st/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | install plumbing for 1 hand sink 1 dump sink in restaraunt | $3,500 | [PL1844789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844789/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [387-399 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387--399-chelsea-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Install air gap in prep sink only. | $1,000 | [PL1906505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906505/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [449-451 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449--451-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Correcting kitchen prep sink air gap according to code reqirement at # 390 Chelsea Street, Great Chef Restaurant by Health Department | $500 | [PL1902964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902964/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [108 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-bennington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window. Like size and no structural changes. | $1,380 | [SF1897302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897302/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Morris St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-morris-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service | $18,300 | [E1900271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900271/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [137 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-saratoga-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | windows replacement, rear mansard shingle roof replacement, front entrance carpentry work, masonry repair front and back. basement doors replacement. | $45,300 | [SF1896563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896563/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [228r Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228r-lexington-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove siding from large side (left side as approach) of home & replace with new 1/2" rigid insulation, flashing & new vinyl siding, replace trim with new pvc trim, replace one kitchen window & replace old wood stair treads with new composite stair treads, leaving existing framing as is. | $10,000 | [SF1889181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889181/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [277 Havre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-havre-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization work including air sealing, dense-pack cellulose insulation, and related ventilation improvements. | $5,192 | [SF1882540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882540/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [151 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Run Control Wiring from HVAC Condensers to (12) Mini-Split Units | $5,500 | [E1890291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890291/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [198 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-marion-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To change occupancy from 2 Family and One Store to 4 units via interior renovations; to build a roof deck for exclusive use by Unit 4; | $675,500 | [ALT1766009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1766009/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [279 Havre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-havre-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 9 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $7,840 | [SF1883796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883796/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [151 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Install a new fire alarm system to monitor the sprinkler system. | $9,800 | [EFA1883899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883899/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [225 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-marion-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Replaced 8ft section of 4" cast iron waste stack on 2nd Floor | $4,500 | [PL1882621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882621/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [245 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245-lexington-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo old deck and build new, same size. | $32,500 | [SF1881671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881671/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [151 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Rough and finish wire (3) unit apartment buidling along with common areas | $60,000 | [E1873719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873719/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [151 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Furnish and install new gas pipe from meter to 3 water heaters, install exhaust piping from water heater to outside of building | $7,200 | [G1872259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872259/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [401 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-bremen-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new pass through window in existing interior reception. | $10,380 | [SF1871632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871632/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [151 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Furnish and install all new waste/vent and water piping throughout, all new fixtures, 3 new water heaters in basement | $40,000 | [PL1872252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872252/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [95 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-bennington-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Moving the existing electrical meters from the basement into the outside of the house | $11,000 | [E1872214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872214/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [205 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chelsea-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Remodeling kitchen, bathroom and laundry | $8,700 | [E1870837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870837/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [205 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chelsea-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Third Floor renovation: bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) and 1 kitchen (sink, dishwasher). | $5,000 | [PL1863813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863813/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [153 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-saratoga-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | New electric service/ plugs for gas/ water heat | $17,000 | [E1864087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864087/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [205 Chelsea St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chelsea-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit #3 - Renovate existing bathroom and kitchen | $35,000 | [SF1857318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857318/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [190 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-lexington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $20,000 | [SF1838898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838898/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [132 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-brooks-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | health dep. ask for a preparation sink | $1,800 | [PL1845250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845250/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [277 Havre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-havre-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Wiring condenser for mini split system in unit 3 | $2,000 | [E1851763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851763/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [261 Havre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/261-havre-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | New Main disconnect. | $3,850 | [E1849222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849222/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [149 Saratoga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-saratoga-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door with sidelight. No structural changes. | $7,180 | [SF1847338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847338/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [250 Bremen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-bremen-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central Station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1845707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845707/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [95 Bennington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-bennington-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Solar | Installation of 8.7kW DC code compliant roof mounted solar array. | $26,100 | [SF1842563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842563/) |

## 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 | Mar 10, 2026 | 254 Bremen St | 940 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "1 story vertical addition and roof deck of an existing 3 story building to expand living…" | [BOA1785172](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-10-02 |
| No decision posted | Jul 28, 2026 | 87 Morris St | 310 ft SW | To change the occupancy to a 3-family | [BOA1482368](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-06-06 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 231 Princeton St | 720 ft N | To build a new gym… | [BOA1834869](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-31 |

## More on this street

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

- [162 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-putnam-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025
- [160 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-putnam-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [158 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-putnam-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [140 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-putnam-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [125 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-putnam-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [110 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-putnam-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [109 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-putnam-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [89 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-putnam-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [62 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-putnam-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [50 Putnam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-putnam-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:57 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 98 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-putnam-st/