# Building permits at 18 Patterson St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 4: Bath Kitchens Laundry Water heaters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $12,800 | [PL1897638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897638/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for the new 3-story, 2-unit residential building with off street parking as per the attached plans. Approved by the ZBA on 7/29/25-No Proviso. | $800,000 | [FND1807155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1807155/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | New building | The owner seeks to erect a new 3-story, 2-unit residential building with off street parking as per the attached plans. In association with lot subdivision;ALT1694288.Full fee paid on the FND. | $800,000 | [ERT1694292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1694292/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

45 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 30, 2026 | [4 Brookvale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brookvale-st/) | 210 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/) | 140 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/) | 160 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/) | 160 ft NW | Plumbing | run gas pipe fot dryer, stove,and tankless water heater | $1,000 | [G1902156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902156/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/) | 160 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/) | 140 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/) | 160 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/) | 160 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 990 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/) | 990 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/) | 610 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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/) | 770 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/) | 490 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/) | 660 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/) | 960 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/) | 770 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 990 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/) | 770 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) | 990 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/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 770 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), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-van-winkle-st/) | 0.24 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 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 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Bath reno | $1,200 | [E1872884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872884/) |
| 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical work for replacement of two outdoor AC condenser units | $800 | [E1849180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849180/) |
| 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.24 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/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jul 29, 2025 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1730659](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-06-05 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | At this address |  | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1703138](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2025-03-25 |
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 2038 Dorchester Av | 770 ft N | To erect a new 4-story, mixed-use building, with Ground Floor General Retail… | [BOA1797245](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-11-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [16 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-patterson-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [11 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-patterson-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [25 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-patterson-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [10 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-patterson-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [26 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-patterson-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [9 Patterson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-patterson-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 17:35 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, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-patterson-st/