# Building permits at 2 Bay St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M new building at 8 Sawyer Av, permitted May 15.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 27: Remodeling apartment, kitchen bathroom 30 recessed. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Electrical | remodeling apartment, kitchen bathroom 30 recessed, smpkes line voltage, replace panel | $14,500 | [E1843081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843081/) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Plumbing | Full bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, new waching machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1834244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1834244/) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Plumbing | New gas dryer, gas range replacement | $3,000 | [G1834246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1834246/) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: Kitchen renovation. Bathroom renovation. Installation of new washer and dryer. Installation of new HVAC system (heat &; AC). New flooring throughout. New doors. Electrical panel upgrade. Demolition of drywall where necessary | $63,382 | [SF1828569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828569/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [85 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-auckland-st/) | 240 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replace existing siding in rear and on left side | $20,000 | [SF1885972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885972/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1152-dorchester-av/) | 50 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 residential apartments and a store. | Not listed | [ALT1857809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857809/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior demo and removal all finishes affected by the fire and water. Clean up and remove all debris and trash. Replace roof shingles and make building weather-tight. | $47,500 | [SF1906864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906864/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1690151 - Remove the remaining section of the existing deteriorated foundation. Rebuild the removed section of foundation in accordance with the new drawings (see engineer rpt and attached drawings) | $15,000 | [A1905353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1905353/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1187 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-dorchester-av/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing driveway and curb cut access to rear of property. No new construction or changes proposed; condition has been in place for 20+ years. | Not listed | [U491833385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491833385/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [19 Dewolf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dewolf-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | renovate unit 2 kitchen area and add bathroom and laundry closet, upgrade hardwired smoke /carbon monoxide detector to code. | $66,500 | [SF1869528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869528/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Install 3 full bathrooms, 1 Kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 Diswasher, 1 Washing machine connection, 1 Electric water heater, 2 silcocks | $19,200 | [PL1897558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897558/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Repairing the gas line and testing the existing furnace and 1 stove | $2,000 | [G1897559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897559/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-maryland-st/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for 3 family and add public meter | $38,000 | [E1899248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899248/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200 to 400 amps. No change in # of meters. Unit #1 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #2 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #3 -connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. | $52,000 | [E1897470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897470/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | $3,500 | [PL1896419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896419/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [1078-1082 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1078--1082-dorchester-av/) | 870 ft N | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1644981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1644981/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Drain and remove existing heating boilers (3) Drain remove and replace DHW tanks (3) Install temp. basement sink (1) Install water sub-meters (3) Drain, remove and replace all existing plumbing infrastructure including capping + removing gas lines. | $68,000 | [PL1897308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897308/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 340 ft NE | Electrical | Remodeling of Bedroom with walk in closet and Bathroom | $7,000 | [E1895981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895981/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [9 Elton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elton-st/) | 860 ft N | Plumbing | Add 3rd floor bathroom | $3,500 | [PL1894985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894985/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [77 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-savin-hill-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Demo front deck/porch. Violation V925664 | $5,000 | [SF1895527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895527/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [11 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-savin-hill-av/) | 580 ft NW | Roofing | Strip roof of rubber related products and install new.060 fully adhered rubber roof system | $19,750 | [SF1890732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890732/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 340 ft NE | Plumbing | I will install rough and finish plumbing for full bathroom on second floor | $6,000 | [PL1895024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895024/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1097-1099 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1097--1099-dorchester-av/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace all rotted exterior trim work | $50,000 | [SF1889235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889235/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | full bathroom upgrade. vanity light. 4 recessed light. one fan only and 1 GFCI | $4,500 | [E1890839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890839/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-sawyer-av/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo decks and rebuild the same | $20,000 | [SF1889975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889975/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation of existing first-floor bathroom. Remove tub, tile, and finishes. Close non-structural doorway. Install new walk-in shower, tile, vanity, toilet, lighting, plumbing and electrical updates, drywall, wallpaper, and finish work. No structural modifications. | $18,000 | [SF1883886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883886/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reno of existing 2nd-floor area in single-family dwelling. Remove one non-loadbearing partition; reframe to create walk-in closet, bedroom, and bathroom. Framing, insulation, plaster, flooring, tile, paint. Plumbing/electrical under separate permits. No change to footprint. N | $105,500 | [SF1883110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883110/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | new drywall + trim, int &; ext doors, sand floor, replace kit. cabinets, counters, and bath fixtures. Elec. and plumbing fixtures will be updated in existing locations. Add recessed lighting in 2nd FL BRs. No changes to framing, structure, or exterior envelope. Replace deck, entry and rear stair rai | $65,000 | [SF1882596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882596/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [24 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saxton-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | The house need to be inspected for power reconnection | $200 | [E1883680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883680/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1105 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1105-dorchester-av/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Painting of interior and Exterior. Replace exist floor tiles and countertop. Pressure washing exterior and patch holes. All work Non-Structural. Yeanie's Burgers- (39 Savin Hill Ave.) | $25,000 | [SF1880248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880248/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | Install 100amp overhead temporary service. | $2,000 | [E1873273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873273/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $6,000 | [SF1857959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857959/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $20,000 | [E1857967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857967/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Adding whip power for 7 new ADO (automatic door openers). 2nd Floor Kitchen 2 doors, Vestibule pool inner and outer doors. Fitness door, Amenity space door and 1st floor Library door. | $32,000 | [E1871079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871079/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [130 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-auckland-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | erect scaffold in courtyard and remove and replace 3 windowsills, erect scaffold on Auckland street to remove and replace one windowsill | $12,600 | [SF1869514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869514/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 810 ft SW | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-saxton-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing a current HVAC System and replacing it with a new MIDEA 48000 BTU condenser and air handler in the attic. (Work Being done at 82 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125 / secondary address). | $4,500 | [E1864297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864297/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | ;Confirm Occupancy of existing 1 Family home.; The owner seeks to erect a new third story and side addition as per the attached plans, and change occupancy from 1 to 3 residential units with 3 off street parking spaces. | $750,000 | [ALT1690151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1690151/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [244-250 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--250-hancock-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT944720 to change occupancy from 98 units to 84 units. New construction of a 5 story building. Revisions from the previous permit include reducing easternmost building footprint, reconfiguration of interior layouts, removing south garage parking, removing ground floor retail, adjusting el | Not listed | [ALT1742531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1742531/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [129 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-pleasant-st/) | 660 ft W | Roofing | Full replacement of existing exterior vinyl siding system including weather barrier, flashing, insulation board, aluminum trim wraps, fascia wrap and associated exterior components. Full demolition and replacement of existing rear triple-deck porch system including new concrete footings, pressure-tr | $88,682 | [SF1852624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852624/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 710 ft SW | Fire systems | extend / adding new power supply [booster] And 4 new addressable initiating devices To an existing FACP | $12,000 | [EFA1853025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853025/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up due to a building fire | $15,000 | [SF1853422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853422/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1844590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844590/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas, Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1844597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844597/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [77 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-savin-hill-av/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Supply and install navien combi unit for the 3rd floor apartmennt | $7,000 | [G1849065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849065/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sawyer-av/) | 770 ft NW | New building | To Construct a new 5 unit three story building with off street parking as per the attached plans. | $1,572,000 | [ERT1334149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1334149/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1121 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1121-dorchester-av/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Kithen dishwasher: replacing the regular circuit breaker with a GFCI circuit breaker. | $300 | [E1844783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844783/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1782865 to show additional bathroom on each floor of the renovated property. Construction cost reflected on original ALT permit. Add roof deck.; | $18,000 | [A1896630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1896630/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [40 Saxton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-saxton-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade the service From 100 Amp to 200 Amp, add the public meter for common area. | $5,000 | [E1904710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904710/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install Ice & water & underlayment Install GAF lifetime shingles approx. 22 sq | $17,000 | [SF1886692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886692/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [36 Tuttle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-tuttle-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Furnish and install twenty-three (23) harvey building products white interior / black exterior laminate exterior classic vinyl replacement windows w/ low-e/argon, half screens. | $17,800 | [SF1880179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880179/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hallam-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installing rooftop solar PV of 3.69 KW and 9 modules. No ESS installation | $10,198 | [SF1835567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835567/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hallam-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Installing rooftop railed solar PV 3.69KW and 9 modules. | $23,796 | [E1834581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1834581/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Hallam St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hallam-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | 100 amp replacing the disconnect and meter bank. | $8,000 | [E1864031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864031/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [135 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wiring (3) condensers for heat pump system | $6,000 | [E1851767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851767/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Install manual fire alarm system per 527 cmr 12.00 & NFPA 72. | $12,500 | [EFA1850251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850251/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detector for 3 family house. | $4,500 | [EFA1847680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847680/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade the service to 200 Amp, add the public meter and wire three dwelling unit. | $50,000 | [E1846792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846792/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $15,000 | [PL1845045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845045/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Thornley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thornley-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $6,000 | [G1845049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845049/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 00:15 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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