# Building permits at 1857 Centre St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $330,687 project at 120 Corey St, permitted Jul 16.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 17: Install 6 strobes & 3 Smoke detectors and tie into existing system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fire systems | Install 6 strobes & 3 Smoke detectors and tie into existing system. We are presently working under Short Form Permit SF1814708, which was issued on Feb 12. The contract value was $670,266, which we paid $6,730 in fees. We need a long form permit in order to apply for a fire alarm permit. | $9,200 | [ALT1826725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826725/) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Plumbing | Install Mop Sink | $1,500 | [PL1827316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1827316/) |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Electrical | Will be installing 10 cat6 data drops for media/pc/phone | $3,500 | [ELV1822553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1822553/) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Fire systems | Install fire alarm as shown on drawings | $20,000 | [EFA1822748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1822748/) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Electrical | Demo as required, temp lighting. Install new power, lighting as shown on drawings Conduit pathways only. Low voltage wiring by others | $100,000 | [E1822746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1822746/) |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing Bank of America. Selective interior demolition, reconfiguration of non-structural partitions, new office furniture, new finishes, lighting fixture upgrades, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing finishes. No structural modifications or change in occupancy. | $670,266 | [SF1814708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1814708/) |
| Aug 20, 2014 | Electrical | Exterior lighting upgrade | $19,810 | [E397509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E397509/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of Bank to make ADA accessible. Exterior demo and construction of sidewalk to make ADA accessible. | $46,000 | [SF385895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF385895/) |
| May 29, 2013 | Electrical | Install exit signs,emergency lightings and power to fire alarm system | $15,000 | [E248328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E248328/) |
| Jul 21, 2010 | Electrical | Install a monitored burglar alarm system | $1,241 | [ELV32903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV32903/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-hastings-st/) | 570 ft S | Plumbing | Basement steam boiler. | $1,000 | [PL1905109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905109/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-hastings-st/) | 570 ft S | Plumbing | Basement steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1905124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905124/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5 Garth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-garth-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,014 | [SF1900483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900483/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hastings-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Wiring replacement for AC system. This is a straight equipment replacement with no ductwork to be performed. | $1,035 | [E1901945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901945/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | Complete rewire of two-family home, including new service, panels, grounding, branch circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, GFCI/AFCI protection, smoke/CO detectors, appliance circuits, testing. | $12,000 | [E1888538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888538/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [11 Chester Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-chester-pl/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Install a new 60A circuit in the 200A Subpanel and route wiring up from the basement panel through surface-mounted conduit along the exterior back wall following architectural lines, to the exterior side wall of the house in the driveway area Hardwire the Emporia Classic J1772 - Black and configure  | $1,000 | [E1883017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883017/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [129-131 Clement Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129--131-clement-av/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877744, 876881) ( Unit-129, 131 ) | $9,000 | [SF1871735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871735/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | 2nd Floor: - Wire two (2) new bathrooms - Laundry room - HVAC - Bedroom recess 1st Floor: - Electric Stove Basement: - New 100amp Panel - HVAC | $12,575 | [E1878223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878223/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question; confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family since 1972. | Not listed | [ALT1859179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859179/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 760 ft NW | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing commercial roof. 126 Panels, 54.1kW DC. | $330,687 | [SF1845637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845637/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1855290 Occupancy Committee.Frame walls to create new primary bathroom and 2nd floor bathroom in existing bedroom. Frames walls for laundry room; create smaller bedroom out of previous 2nd floor bathroom and closet. | $42,895 | [SF1850990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850990/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Laundry and washing machine basement | $3,000 | [PL1871578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871578/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Rough and Final plumbing for primary, main bath, laundry 2nd floor | $12,000 | [PL1868836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868836/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Gas dryer basement | $1,000 | [G1871579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871579/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as existing single-family dwelling- | Not listed | [ALT1855290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855290/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [110 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-park-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | In conjunction with ALT1391560, 110 Park St Condo has existing curb cut &; driveway for access to its 11 parking spaces; 110 Park Condo entered into easement w 120 Park St owner to share combined driveway area (see photo) and allow 120 Park St to use existing driveway for access to proposed parking  | Not listed | [U491537562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491537562/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1800 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-centre-st/) | 740 ft E | Roofing | Strip the slate and flat roof. Reroof the sloped section with new shingles and reroof the flat with new 60mil TPO | $62,435 | [SF1859448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859448/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2 Wilna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-wilna-ct/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1858637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858637/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 760 ft NW | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new roofing. | $72,148 | [SF1848866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848866/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hastings-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | New siding being installed. Meter Bank being pulled of for board behind it. No exterior lights on building. | $1,000 | [E1854891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854891/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Replacing tbox in basement and bringing this up to code | $1,000 | [E1853228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853228/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit in for Stretch Med Franchise including: Build a steel frame wall for a office, install vinyl plank, install new tile in the bathroom, install new lighting, paint. | $64,300 | [SF1844382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844382/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 7 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,773 | [SF1848679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848679/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [56 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-willow-st/) | 810 ft NE | Other | This sheet is an amendment to the permit drawings dated 5/31/24 for Permit # ALT 161 4430The purpose of the amendment is to correct non-compliant winders that were built to replace the original backstair without regard to the stair details in the permit drawings | Not listed | [A1832909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1832909/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Wilna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-wilna-ct/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $6,470 | [SF1847081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847081/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [21 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hastings-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove existing cedar shake siding. Install vinyl siding | $43,000 | [SF1833449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833449/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [66 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-park-st/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Ev charger installation and subpanel installation to relieve overcrowding | $2,600 | [E1845859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845859/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [120 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-corey-st/) | 760 ft NW | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing commercial roof. 126 Panels, 54.1kW DC. | $143,000 | [E1845651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845651/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Montview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-montview-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885826) | $3,000 | [SF1903068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903068/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [29 Meredith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-meredith-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Repair left side and back of home Western Red Cedar shingles | $10,000 | [SF1900817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900817/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [159 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-corey-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing deck – replace existing decking with composite boards and replace existing railings with AZEK railings. No changes to deck size or structure. | $15,800 | [SF1904293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904293/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 Redlands Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-redlands-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | wiring heat pump | $1,000 | [E1897954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897954/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Corey Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-corey-te/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade 100 amp service to a 200 amp service | $4,500 | [E1903233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903233/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [26-30 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--30-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Remove/replace oil-fired steam boiler w/ new Weil-McLain 88-10R, Carlin 1050FFD burner, (2) 15 GPM tankless heaters, mixing valve, feed unit, controls, new pad, steel header, piping, breaching. Startup/commission. Serves heat/DHW to residential building. | $115,000 | [PL1895800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895800/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [40 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-richwood-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Realine garage structure, raise structure and build a concrete base 6" higher than existing. Install new sill all around. | $42,600 | [ALT1862937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862937/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [54 Manthorne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-manthorne-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of 54 Manthorne Rd. #1 / 1st floor gas stove replacement | $1,200 | [G1895270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895270/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | wiring of ansul system, ventilation hood and co package | $10,000 | [E1889119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889119/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [54 Manthorne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-manthorne-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Renovation of the kitchen : 20 amp dishwasher, 20 amp disposal, 20 amp fridge, 20 amp stove, 20 amp hood/microwave, 2-20 amp lines for kitchen outlets Renovation of the bathroom: 20 amp GFCI, Fan/light, Shower light, Vanity light, 3-switches, 2-outlets | $5,000 | [E1889509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889509/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [54 Manthorne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-manthorne-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | 54 Manthorne Rd #1 1st Floor Kitchen and full bathroom remodel 1st Fl | $5,000 | [PL1888956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888956/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [54 Manthorne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-manthorne-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom : replace tub, toilet and vanity. Instal new tiling on floor and walls inside shower. Kitchen : Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop with backsplash. (remaining same layout and amount of cabinets) | $29,500 | [SF1882590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882590/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Gas renovation-Mechanical and CO Gas valve | $10,000 | [G1885867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885867/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | New service update | $5,000 | [E1887293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887293/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing renovations | $10,000 | [PL1885874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885874/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [72 Redlands Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-redlands-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and attic | $7,095 | [SF1880373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880373/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install (17) recessed parabolic "A" light fixtures 2x4, (1) "X" exit sign and (12) receptacles | $10,000 | [E1870267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870267/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [151 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion replacing sink and toilet | $4,000 | [PL1860284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [151 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2nd for bathroom remodel | $3,000 | [E1860597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860597/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing CVS pharmacy (1921 Centre St W Roxbury). Pharmacy/RX waiting area expansion. (approx 300sq ft) Minor modifications to mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Scope to include Sprinkler modifications as needed. No FA work. | $226,020 | [ALT1836232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836232/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation Unit 109: 1 3/4 bathroom and 1 kitchen with ice maker on second floor. | $4,000 | [PL1849547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849547/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [107-109 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-willow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | re wire kitchen up to code run 20 amps circuit for counter top run 20 amps circuits for dishwasher disposal microwave fridge wire bathroom up code for general receptacle outlets switches | $5,000 | [E1848284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848284/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Kitchen remodel | $5,000 | [E1845787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845787/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel | $5,700 | [PL1843170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843170/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [162 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/162-corey-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | gas stove in kitchen remodel | $425 | [G1843175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843175/) |

## 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 14, 2026 | 1819 to 1829 Centre St | 400 ft NE | To change the use to include body art in beauty salon | [BOA1839907](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [1861 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1861-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [1852-1858 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1852--1858-centre-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [1868 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1868-centre-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [1869-1881 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1869--1881-centre-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [1872-1876 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1872--1876-centre-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026
- [1826 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1826-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025
- [1890-1896 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1890--1896-centre-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [1905-1911 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1905--1911-centre-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [1804-1810 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1804--1810-centre-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 16:23 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 10 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1857-centre-st/