# Building permits at 2-6 W Main St, Boston, MA

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 27: Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1804077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1804077/) |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Alteration or repair | attic floor insulation/air sealing | $1,300 | [SF1512557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1512557/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation of the attic floor. | $3,334 | [SF1517765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1517765/) |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Alteration or repair | 3rd floor unit # 4 Install Closet,Relocate Duct work for Ac/Heat, Relocate one Sprinkler Head in bedroom and install 2 windows including exterior and interior trim work. | $3,500 | [SF1022635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1022635/) |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Fire systems | *Add 1 smoke detecto for new bedroom | $200 | [EFA1014059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1014059/) |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Electrical | 3rd floor bedroom *Add 4 outlets *Added 1 switch *Added 1 light | $700 | [E1011625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1011625/) |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | 3rd floor Unit # 4 Finish an existing previous gutted Bedroom, Insulate,Sheet rock, Install electrical outlets and one light &;Install Carpet. | $18,000 | [SF1004720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1004720/) |
| Dec 15, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater. | $400 | [PL882352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL882352/) |
| Dec 9, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater. | $400 | [G882353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G882353/) |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation | $199 | [ELV868292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV868292/) |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $1,000 | [PL656586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL656586/) |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Plumbing | F+i new water heater | $1,000 | [G656587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G656587/) |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Electrical | make electrical repairs after car drove through wall work being done at #6 west main st | $500 | [E323924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E323924/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 980 ft E | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Reinstall the toilet and add a shower in a half bathroom in the basement. | $2,000 | [PL1887472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887472/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 870 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 770 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 770 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 870 ft E | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |

## 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 28, 2026 | 516 Harvard St | 620 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |

## More on this street

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

- [54-60 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--60-w-main-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [62-68 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--68-w-main-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [70-84 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--84-w-main-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [99 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-w-main-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 05:27 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 14, 23:17 UTC.

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/