# Building permits at 2-20 Elbert St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 17: Attic insulation to R-60 and air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation to R-60 and air sealing. Wall insulation to R-60 and venting. | $12,464 | [SF1823934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823934/) |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Roofing | Clapboard Replacement Wood Replacement Casing Replacement Window Replacement Roof Replacement | $57,987 | [SF93887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF93887/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [46 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR- Remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new trex flooring, pvc parts, vinyl railing, replace granite step with concrete pad, install door on side of porch. | $16,800 | [SF1902105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902105/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Installation of CCTV devices. | $20,460 | [ELV1901566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901566/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 660 ft NW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [PL1901476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901476/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 660 ft NW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [G1901471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901471/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap | $15,000 | [PL1901330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901330/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap. | $15,000 | [G1901325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901325/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | #38 Only - Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [PL1899781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899781/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [G1899775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899775/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 920 ft E | Sign | Fabricate and Installation of (2) Sets of 64.5" Tall x 455" Wide Face lit Channel Letters on Front and Side Elevations; and 31.375" Tall x 103.5" Wide White Lexan Panels on Double-Sided Monument Sign to Read: " Vicente's Supermarket " | $28,000 | [ALT1886282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886282/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [25 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-laurel-st/) | 970 ft N | Roofing | Chimney removal -FRONT chimney on asphalt roof. | $3,499 | [SF1891346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891346/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Replacing electrical equipment due to water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $76,500 | [E1884104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884104/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Connect temp generator to existing ATS for building back up power. | $1,500 | [E1882055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882055/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Replace 14 gas fired boilers in basement | $150,000 | [G1877267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877267/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | replace 14 hot water boilers and one electric water heater | $150,000 | [PL1877271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877271/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control panel due to water damage. | $5,000 | [EFA1874035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874035/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade main electrical service from 100 to 200 amps 120\240 volts. Relocate the meters to the exterior of the building installing wiring for heat pump. | $8,000 | [E1862118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862118/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Make safe and provide temporary power via generator due water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $5,000 | [E1867000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867000/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-874141)(Unit-1) | $5,000 | [SF1862119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862119/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-townsend-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | We're planning to replace the inverters, re-string the modules, add per-module rapid shutdown devices, and swap out the old DAS for a new one. | $82,000 | [E1865213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865213/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 690 ft E | Sign | replace the f4 existing pole banners with new ones | $2,400 | [ALT1860590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860590/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [151 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-townsend-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change the legal occupancy from a two-family dwelling to a four family-dwelling.; (Project cost reflected on short form $720,000)eplan -- BOA decision valid until 06/2026 -- BBRS | $67,750 | [ALT1513823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1513823/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [146-150 Charlame St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--150-charlame-st/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Permit to restore utility power | $500 | [E1859775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859775/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 water heaters | $5,000 | [G1856948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856948/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 590 ft E | Roofing | Strip & reroof | $22,000 | [SF1856383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856383/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [42 Deckard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-deckard-st/) | 590 ft S | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,500 | [PL1857188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1856951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856951/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [145 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-townsend-st/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub to be replaced with new walk in shower & surround walls. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $20,046 | [SF1846687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846687/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [145 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-townsend-st/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, lav and toilet | $1,500 | [PL1846958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846958/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system | $17,000 | [SF1904115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904115/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5 Glenburne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-glenburne-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Proposed change in designer - fire sprinkler systems - on approved ERT1654109. Isd permit - s1838432 fire protection application - sprk1859106 | $1,000 | [A1904669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1904669/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1 Maybury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-maybury-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 24 replacement windows - no structural work | $28,556 | [SF1904072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904072/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1904103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904103/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [6-8 Weldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-weldon-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Remodeling and rewiring unit number 6 and 8. Service upgrade. | $16,000 | [E1894498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894498/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wabon-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Legalizing extension of living space in basement and installing two egress window wells for two basement bedrooms correct V898540. Owner spoke to the inspector who confirmed that house is in fact a large one family. on interior of bedrooms we will add sheetrock where needed and paint | $25,000 | [ALT1844364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844364/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [120 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Church Slate Roof Restoration/Replacement (for affected area only) | $10,000 | [SF1902172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902172/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 23 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $26,417 | [SF1897242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897242/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new wood flooring, steel rails and privacy panel | $3,800 | [SF1896896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896896/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [7 Tupelo St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-tupelo-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1888611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888611/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater Unit #26 | $2,000 | [PL1889930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889930/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | #24 Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser w/disconnect and communication wire #26 Wire 3 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire; wire electric water heater. #28 Wire 3 ton & 1.5 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire. #24 & #28 Replace existing main electrical panel with new (NEC compliant) | $6,500 | [E1890028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890028/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of an interconnnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,424 | [SF1882263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882263/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [32 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-quincy-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1867888 occupancy committee.remove and replace 7 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $20,017 | [SF1865250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865250/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace 100a meter and service conductor refeed and relocate meter | $2,200 | [E1882648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882648/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,985 | [E1882270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882270/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | 400 amp Service broke from the couplin emergency Eversource came out and cut the power work was completed and ready to put back power back on. | $1,800 | [E1882085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882085/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2-4 Weldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-weldon-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace old rotted wood flooring and rails & frame as needed, | $18,000 | [SF1880070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880070/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [78 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harold-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Gray EZTPO Roofing Replacement on lower back section of flat roof. Asphalt shingles replacement on back half of roof around skylight. Gutter and downspouts replacement on section where we are replacing the flat lower roof. | $8,699 | [SF1874772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874772/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [108 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-harold-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $1,000 | [E1878412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878412/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [54 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-holworthy-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new concrete sidewalk with compacted gravel base and drainage slope, construct reinforced cast-in-place concrete steps, and pave rear yard area with asphalt for dumpster access and rolling path.Contracted to Install new chain-link fence with concrete footings, top rail, one double vehicle ga | $60,000 | [ALT1839901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839901/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23-23a Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--23a-maywood-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 door size for size no framework is being done | $10,991 | [SF1869241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869241/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [6 Glenburne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glenburne-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Inspection for service to be turned back on 200 amp service | $150 | [E1851415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851415/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [6 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-laurel-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $13,141 | [SF1867863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867863/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [95 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-munroe-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $22,000 | [SF1867963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867963/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [6-8 Weldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-weldon-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and remodeling kitchen | $46,200 | [SF1847949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847949/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1851020 Occupancy CommitteeDemo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing window with tempered glass window. Inspeciton for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,191 | [SF1850607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850607/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16-18 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-maywood-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Owner tearing down the old altar/ temple wall to make the temple bigger for people to fit so the owner is pushing the wall back 20 - 30 feet. | $5,500 | [E1855728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855728/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family residence. | Not listed | [ALT1851020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851020/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5 Glenburne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-glenburne-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm common and units for 3 family residential property. | $14,000 | [EFA1853010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853010/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [26 Savin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-savin-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof at 28 Savin St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Per instructions from ISD; this application is being filed under 26 Savin St because 28 Savin St is currently unavailable in the portal. | $7,700 | [SF1852635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852635/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [114 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-harrishof-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $28,250 | [SF1851237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851237/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom and replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1850612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850612/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-wabon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1846579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846579/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 63 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-elbert-st/