# Building permits at 189 Perham St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 27: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (48 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID- 1909523595) | $2,000 | [SF1840850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840850/) |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home's Electrical System. [JB-0213229-00] | $7,000 | [SF456283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF456283/) |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Solar | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 2.6 kW-DC @ S.T.C., Grid-Tied. [JB-0213229-00] | $4,900 | [E456287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E456287/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

51 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/) | 90 ft SE | 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), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [23 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bertson-av/) | 450 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 810 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/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9 Temple Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-temple-te/) | 980 ft 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 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 840 ft SE | 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/) | 630 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/) | 640 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 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 750 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/) | 860 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/) | 750 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/) | 840 ft SE | 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 30, 2026 | [20 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-lasell-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist. | $1,000 | [SF1877690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877690/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [342 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-temple-st/) | 990 ft 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/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [19 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-sherbrook-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace Existing Deck. No change to dimensions. | $25,000 | [SF1862124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862124/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 950 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/) | 460 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/) | 460 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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/) | 600 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/) | 780 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/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | 680 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/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of (2) Sliding Patio Doors | $16,082 | [SF1843528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843528/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [28 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-lasell-st/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Install new subpanel on 2 nd floor and rewire 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | [E1842743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842743/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 630 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), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 30, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 301 - remove damage floor and replace with new flooring. New baseboard. New insulation, blueboard & plaster in damaged area. some electric & some plumbing. The Unit to be painted. | $44,500 | [SF1903026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903026/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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 4, 2026 | [563 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 7, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | (Unit 101) Interior renovation of water-damaged condominium unit including replacement of hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets/countertops, bathroom remodel with walk-in shower, drywall and ceiling repairs, finish carpentry, painting, and associated plumbing and electrical reconnections. | $50,500 | [SF1874163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874163/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Pender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pender-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove old deck and stairs build new deck and stairs | $7,500 | [ALT1871976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871976/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | wiring kitchen | $4,200 | [E1855622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855622/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Working in units 101,201,301 and 401 Checked out all electrical panels and light fixtures due to flood | $5,000 | [E1855156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855156/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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/) |

## 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | 21 Cotuit St | 0.23 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "This will be a new single-family house and will not include any installation or modification…" | [BOA1830082](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-20 |

## More on this street

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

- [184 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-perham-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [203 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-perham-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [173 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-perham-st/): newest permit May 5, 2025
- [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
- [219 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-perham-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 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
- [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 2026-10-08 14:38 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 3 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-perham-st/