# Building permits at 173 Perham St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, May 5, 2025: Insulation in walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation in walls. | $4,800 | [SF1717390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1717390/) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Plumbing | Water piping for boiler replacement | $5,500 | [PL525242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL525242/) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Plumbing | Gas piping for boiler replacement | $5,500 | [G525238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G525238/) |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $1,225 | [PL418082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL418082/) |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $1,225 | [G418079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G418079/) |
| Sep 7, 2010 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof. Install 10 square of Certainteed 30 year architechtural grade shingle. Install 2 square.060 EPDM (rubber roof) system at front porch. | $8,550 | [SF40570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF40570/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 100 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [23 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bertson-av/) | 490 ft NE | Roofing | Strip & re-roof existing shingles/roofing, replace existing ridge vent, ice/water & drip edges, chimney flashing & counter-flashing; | $15,000 | [SF1895971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895971/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 882158) | $4,000 | [SF1895055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895055/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [615 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-lagrange-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-878223) | $8,000 | [SF1894518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894518/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site id-879179) yr2 | $7,000 | [SF1893899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879179) | $7,000 | [SF1873784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873784/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | * Open the necessary sections of the basement ceiling to access the existing piping. * Remove and replace the sewer branch line serving the second-floor restroom, beginning at the basement ceiling. * Replace the accessible main sewer piping through the basement, continuing to just before the foundat | $8,000 | [PL1901297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901297/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 650 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls | $2,754 | [SF1894786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894786/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [266 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-vermont-st/) | 690 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install GAF Architect Type Roofing Shingles. | $13,050 | [SF1889517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889517/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Thurlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-thurlow-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877984) | $2,000 | [SF1878206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878206/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [19 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-sherbrook-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace Existing Deck. No change to dimensions. | $25,000 | [SF1862124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862124/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Pender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pender-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove old deck and stairs build new deck and stairs | $7,500 | [ALT1871976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871976/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton), Electric water heater | $1,600 | [E1867364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867364/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [15 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-sherbrook-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Updating the Existing Solar Mods and Inverter Old - 16 Trina 245PA05 Inverter PVI 3.6-OUTD New - 16 Trina 275PD05.05 (1) Delta E4_BDI // RPI402EBDI0T2-E. Apsmart rsd-s-plc | $5,000 | [E1850211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850211/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Wire a 10KW mini split system. | $1,200 | [E1869299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869299/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 650 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 6 Zone Mini Split System. 55k Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level in the Rear of the House, 12k Wall Mounted Unit, Living Room, Two 9k, Wall Mounted Units for Kitchen and Laundry Area in Basement, Two 6k Wall Mounted Units for 2 Offices. | $23,000 | [SF1864950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864950/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 520 ft N | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [PL1865267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865267/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 480 ft S | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [311 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-temple-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace all siding on house. No electrical work will be involved. | $25,000 | [SF1849427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849427/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 540 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [30 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bertson-av/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (2) Sliding Patio Doors | $16,082 | [SF1843528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843528/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 660 ft NE | Addition | Build a two story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen. | $200,000 | [ALT1788610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788610/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Addition | Demo existing 1-story, (6.5'x20.1') 3-season sunroom structure. Proposed construction consists of a 1-story, 12' x 22.5' wood frame structure, 2-room addition, supported on reinforced concrete pier footings. One room will be a family room, and the other room will be full bathroom. | $85,000 | [ALT1824218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824218/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate Install Grayne siding by Westlake Royal Building Products Remove existing gutters from the entire house Install new aluminum seamless gutters on existing areas Install new downspouts and hardware - Round smooth downspout included | $55,000 | [SF1902090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902090/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles Chimney: Re-use lead, ring ice and water ring, new step flashing, install shingles and Geocel joints added | $13,500 | [SF1902084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902084/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9 Temple Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-temple-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,425 | [SF1895039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895039/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [563 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563-lagrange-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / Replace Outside Motion Flood Light / Replace Closet Light | $2,519 | [E1897024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897024/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Full Re-Roof, Comp Shingle, No Structural Work. | $8,879 | [SF1869413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869413/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $57,106 | [SF1874811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874811/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $28,553 | [E1874817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874817/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [20 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-lasell-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist. | $1,000 | [SF1877690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877690/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [156 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas test for a locked meter | $1,000 | [G1877104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877104/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [342 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-temple-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | This is a backyard renovation with no modifications to current home. Wish to add: pool, patio, pergola, and shed to the current backyard. Working with CJ Pickering Enterprises for pool and patio installation. Pergola is homeowner assemble/install. The shed premade/delivered by Skip's outdoor shed | $97,480 | [ALT1839504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839504/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [28 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-lasell-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install new subpanel on 2 nd floor and rewire 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | [E1842743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842743/) |

## More on this street

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

- [169 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-perham-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [165 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-perham-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [184 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-perham-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [189 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-perham-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [203 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-perham-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [142 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-perham-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [127 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-perham-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024
- [219 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-perham-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [111 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-perham-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 20:24 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-perham-st/