# Building permits at 2 Charles St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2024: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID's: 5359454, 5359457, 5359460) | $14,000 | [SF1648461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1648461/) |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Electrical | Using a temporary Tow Behind Generator provide power to a Movie Base Camp trailers December 15 - 17 | $300 | [ETS784292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS784292/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 210 ft E | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft NE | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 130 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 130 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 820 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 620 ft SE | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 950 ft NE | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [242 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-westville-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding 3 posts. Cost reflected on;SF1711141 | Not listed | [SF1716473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716473/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1890937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890937/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1890933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890933/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor;to;Retails,Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and;Retail;with;accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee),accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment. | Not listed | [ALT1846458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846458/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 460 ft NW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 460 ft NW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add bathroom fixtures to pre existing bathrooms in the existing; retail space as per plans | $14,500 | [ALT1846492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846492/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-park-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and install siding | $35,000 | [SF1860830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860830/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [500-520 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500--520-geneva-av/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Install 1x Receptacle for a Price Checker MAC Station inside of Target Store. | $2,000 | [E1857304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857304/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 520 ft NE | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 680 ft NE | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | 200 to 400amp service upgrade, wiring to 4 heat pumps, property has 2 meters. | $6,800 | [E1896322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896322/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-leroy-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit 1 only. | $9,000 | [G1901469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901469/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [229 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $765 | [E1901652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901652/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [115 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repair, replacing parts of the porch that needs repair. Replacing Hand rails and some wood replacement. No structural repairs. | $15,000 | [SF1896848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896848/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remodel three bathroom, demo a few rooms with new sheet rock and paint all three floors | $90,000 | [SF1883103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883103/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler unit 1 | $5,000 | [PL1890342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890342/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler Unit 1 | $2,000 | [G1890344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890344/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [199 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-westville-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation and drywall rear entry hallway | $1,200 | [SF1884329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884329/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $15,639 | [SF1871320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871320/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879646/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-josephine-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,670 | [SF1874048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874048/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [60 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-charles-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 12 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $26,472 | [SF1870856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870856/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1870170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870170/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Install (3) 80KBTU furnaces | $20,000 | [G1860912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860912/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859731/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-josephine-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $2,104 | [PL1855674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855674/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $18,144 | [SF1852436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852436/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Install 120v smoke and CO detector per code | $5,000 | [EFA1851538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851538/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | complete rewiring 3 family house, upgrade service to 400 amp | $35,000 | [E1851537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851537/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Add 3 1/2 bath, 3 laundry and 3 electric water heater | $10,000 | [PL1849291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849291/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Other | Installation of a 20x20 frame tent and a 10x30 frame tent that will be setup on Saturday and taken down on Monday AM. Tents will be secured with 500 lb. cement blocks on each tent leg. | $1,850 | [SF1843543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843543/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Install new gas pipe, and gas vents for two furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1844773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844773/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 19:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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