# Building permits at 18 Elgin St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $465,000 alteration or repair at 2018-2020 Centre St, permitted Aug 17.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Apr 28: Remove and install dryer. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Plumbing | Remove and install dryer | $1,375 | [G1824909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1824909/) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | Modification and repair to common wiring add common meter with service upgrade | $10,000 | [E1836052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836052/) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Electrical | Modification and repair to existing dwelling, modify kitchen and bathroom and fix associated wire in that was connected to | $20,000 | [E1823695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1823695/) |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Plumbing | replace all waterlines stops install new shower valves and replace tub to a showers and laundry, 2 of each | $6,200 | [PL1811115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1811115/) |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Electrical | Modifications and repairs to existing dwelling, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, hallway, stairways, lights, switches, outlets, and subpanel | Not listed | [E1807348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1807348/) |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | remove existing and renovate 2 existing kitchens and 2 existing bathrooms, in same footprint. | $49,000 | [SF1748321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1748321/) |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Strip existing aluminum siding and install new vinyl siding. | $17,000 | [SF1746493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1746493/) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 16 existing double-hung windows. Strip and re-roof approx: 14 square asphalt roof shingles..Remove all debris from premises. | $26,000 | [SF1740882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1740882/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2041-2051 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2041--2051-centre-st/) | 370 ft E | Sign | replace existing 4'x8' aluminum composite sign for new business | $350 | [ALT1880536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880536/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 810 ft W | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [348 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348-lagrange-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Gas leak | $200 | [G1901757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901757/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 900 ft W | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of new exam room sinks during renovation. | $14,700 | [PL1903382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903382/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Install wiring for new office layout | $7,500 | [E1903368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903368/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of all exterior walls with fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $378,500 | [SF1891312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891312/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [481 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/481-lagrange-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Install 200 amp service for 2 family with public meter, replace knob & tube wiring on the 1st & 2nd floors, install lights, switches, exhaust fans, & plugs | $40,000 | [E1894429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894429/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The scope of work consists of renovations and conversions to the existing spaces including offices, exam rooms, labs, admin areas, staff rooms, and employee break rooms as well as the addition of a new exterior accessory employee door and stair. | $465,000 | [ALT1848031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848031/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [384-390 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/384--390-lagrange-st/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include body art in the hair salon [ePlans] | $1,000 | [ALT1798874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798874/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd fl bath | $7,500 | [PL1861484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861484/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [366 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/366-lagrange-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839408 Occupancy Committee.Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,004 | [SF1838410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838410/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 430 ft E | Plumbing | new rough and finish plumbing forlaundry, laundry sink, lav and toilet | $5,000 | [PL1851510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 430 ft E | Plumbing | test existing gas line, install new modine heater | $1,500 | [G1851511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851511/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [54 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-sturges-rd/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r-max we are also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $13,161 | [SF1845055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845055/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 KW 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [SF1903318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903318/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [E1904112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904112/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Service conductor refeed | $2,000 | [E1905061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905061/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | -Install power for mini split/Condensor -Install Low voltage wiring -Install wiring for 2 air handlier -Install power for heat pump -Install wiring for branch box -Install a hard wired CO detector with battery back up -Install 120v outlet for on demand hot water | $3,500 | [E1901936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901936/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $3,634 | [SF1889225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | installing Tankless water heater | $4,000 | [PL1901943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901943/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Installing gas pipe to accommodate fuel demand for new tankless water heater | $1,500 | [G1902228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902228/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | replace and or retrofit 52 lights, add dimming wire to existing fixtures and install new dimming panel | $6,000 | [E1899223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899223/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $23,398 | [SF1887799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887799/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | roof mounted solar | $9,000 | [SF1867376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867376/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | installing roof mounted solar | $18,000 | [E1867374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867374/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Strip and reroof 15 squares | $11,375 | [SF1887261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887261/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $7,799 | [E1887842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887842/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $18,853 | [SF1865338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865338/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Convert bathroom from 1/2 bath o 3/4 bath | $2,000 | [PL1865781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865781/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $1,500 | [E1865333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865333/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Rewire 1 bathroom | $800 | [E1863835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863835/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-preston-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Basement remodel | $8,500 | [E1863222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863222/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation of first floor bathroom (1) sink, (1) standup shower, (1) toilet | $3,000 | [PL1858866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858866/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Rewiring a bathroom | $2,000 | [E1859968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859968/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Remove and install bathroom fixture | $300 | [E1858492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858492/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | 1st Fl. replace fixtures 2 fl replace fixtures | $1,000 | [PL1856196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856196/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor bathroom | $35,000 | [SF1855773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855773/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [57 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor: 0.3 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 Visible Light Transmittance: 0.57 Condensation Resistance: 57 CPD Number: MAR-N-332-00368-00001 | $30,200 | [SF1846764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846764/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-quinn-wy/) | 0.21 mi NE | Addition | Remodel kitchen and bath | $4,000 | [E1845764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845764/) |

## More on this street

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

- [27 Elgin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-elgin-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [34 Elgin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-elgin-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 23:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-elgin-st/