# Building permits at 2 Centre Street Te, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $381,000 project at 17 Highland Park St, permitted Aug 19.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 20, 2025: Section S-1 Demoing and removing plus disposal of all concrete Pouring footings to support deck Installing 16. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Section S-1 Demoing and removing plus disposal of all concrete Pouring footings to support deck Installing 16 helical pilings Pouring new concrete stairs Concrete walkways and slabs Section S-2- Demoing and removing plus disposal of all concrete Footings for deck Concrete slabs and walkways Pouring  | $352,400 | [ALT1672297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1672297/) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Alteration or repair | replacement of 7 windows | $13,763 | [SF1097057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1097057/) |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Fire systems | Taking over the monitoring for an existing building being monitored by an AES radio also have to replace the fire alarm panel due to the disable switches no longer work. Replacing the transceiver and reprogramming communicator to work with new central station. | $1,100 | [EFA780413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA780413/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 90 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Cedar Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-cedar-pk/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | New service upgrade going from 100 to 200 amps. Also installing new 40 space 200 amp main lug panel. | $6,000 | [E1906521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906521/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 630 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 740 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 340 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 750 ft W | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 850 ft N | Plumbing | Take over of plumbing permits for a basement A.D.U 1 bath 1 kitchen | $2,000 | [PL1873250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873250/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 850 ft N | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 630 ft S | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 710 ft SE | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [56 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-linwood-st/) | 990 ft N | Solar | Installation of 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall existing solar system installed | $30,030 | [E1868033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868033/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 950 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 770 ft NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 870 ft SE | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 920 ft W | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 390 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 390 ft NE | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1-11 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--11-dorr-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire replacement mini split system | $1,000 | [E1899672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899672/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1234 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Other | Installation of a 40x50 frame tent. Each tent leg will be secured using 350lb cement blocks. This is a long term rental. Tent will go up on 8/27/2026 and will be taken down on 10/17/2026. This is for roxbury community college. | $10,118 | [SF1886213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886213/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | finish basement; rewire kitchen, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) living room, and one (1) bathroom | $3,700 | [E1892890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892890/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Creation will remove & replace the existing staircase treads with new steel grating treads, replace the existing balusters with new steel balusters, reinforce & secure the existing steel landing, & apply primer & paint to the entire egress. | $9,500 | [SF1865031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865031/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12 Fisher Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-fisher-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair exterior staircase consisting of four(4) steps located on the left side of the property. | $750 | [SF1859086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859086/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [841 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front Facade Parapet: Pipe staging, use a hepa vacuum grind/repoint 240 sq/ft of brick, replace 80 cracked brick. Caulk windows. Precast sealant. Replace roof edge metal on parapet. Waterproof facade. Water test leak. Repair front and back staircases, patch front retaining wall, paint front door | $51,590 | [SF1848475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848475/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Amendment for ALT1686181. Modification to original plans ( Revised plans ). First floor utility closet removed, stairs removed from middle of the building to the front. Second floor, remove utility closet, and move stairs from middle to front of building. Move room from front of building to middle.; | Not listed | [A1855739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1855739/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [2 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-linwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | We will remove and dispose of the existing failing CertainTeed fiber cement siding on one full wall of the home. The existing rainscreen system and furring strips will remain in place to maintain proper drainage. Gaps between boards will remain consistent. The current design includes 12" reveal boar | $31,516 | [SF1845287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845287/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [25 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hawthorne-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $4,367 | [SF1826448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826448/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-parker-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | The project consists of repairing deteriorated exterior decks (3). Existing deck to be repaired as needed. Work includes removal and replacement of the existing deck roofing/covering only. No work is proposed on the main building roof. | $25,000 | [SF1840691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840691/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 69 Centre St | 0.24 mi N | Zoning appeal: "New 2-story addition to existing 1-family home to extend living area" | [BOA1675162](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-12-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 13:51 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-centre-street-te/