# Building permits at 2 Dearborn St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M new building at 402 Melnea Cass Bl, permitted Sep 10.

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Mayors office event requiring generator. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 69 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Electrical | mayors office event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1769691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1769691/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-greenville-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885267, 885263) ( Unit -1,Unit - 3) | $7,000 | [SF1894524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894524/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [960-992 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960--992-harrison-av/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | (15) new trench drains in garage | $70,000 | [PL1904514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904514/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing for fixture replacements for 2nd floor bath remodel | $3,000 | [PL1903824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903824/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing tub with a 60"x32" Bestbath Systems Fiberglass shower. Replace toilet with new toilet. | $17,530 | [SF1896904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896904/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Installing one kitchen sink, disposal, dish washer, on floor. second floor two one lav. & water closet. | $4,000 | [PL1900458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900458/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Installinga gas stove on floor one. | $500 | [G1900462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900462/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Water damage repair & interior renovation: drywall, painting, flooring, & kitchen remodel, insulation. No structural or exterior changes. | $132,498 | [SF1891549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891549/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Fire systems | changing the original PE who stamped the Tier1 fire alarm to FA installer contractor. | $100 | [A1887823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1887823/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen and 2 bath renovation | $3,000 | [PL1888097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888097/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [265-289 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/265--289-dudley-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation at attics | $20,640 | [SF1875439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875439/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [70-74 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--74-adams-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875430/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [121-123 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121--123-zeigler-st/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875424/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [115-117 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-zeigler-st/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air seal at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875416/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [109-111 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-zeigler-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air seal at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875412/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [97-99 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-zeigler-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown Cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875400/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [169-173 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--173-eustis-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875398/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [163-167 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163--167-eustis-st/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875397/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [288-298a Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--298a-dudley-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attics | $16,805 | [SF1875446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875446/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [159-161 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159--161-eustis-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875393/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14-16 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-winslow-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attics | $3,160 | [SF1875391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875391/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8-10 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winslow-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875385/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2-4 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-winslow-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air seal at attic | $6,050 | [SF1875339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875339/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Fire systems | New construction. Fire alarm installation Hard wire battery back up | $4,000 | [EFA1865762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865762/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [103-105 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-zeigler-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add Blown cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875410/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [212-238 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--238-dudley-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing and Attic Blown insulation | $2,235 | [SF1875336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875336/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator and devices for a new system in a 3-family townhouse style residential building. Wires to be run by others | $6,700 | [EFA1877533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877533/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1011 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1011-harrison-av/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Roof top ballasted solar system. 108 silfab 530w solar panels. Unirac eco foot 2 ballasted racking. Solar edge inverter with solaredge optomizers. | $25,000 | [E1878418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878418/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 940 ft NE | Solar | Install 288.41kw rooftop solar system. 493 solar panels, racking, and electrical. | $123,800 | [E1872763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872763/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [960-992 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960--992-harrison-av/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removal and reinstallation of existing materials and finishes to gain the necessary access to install the structural reinforcements, such as exterior metal paneling, storefront mullions, mullion covers, associated caulking, and portions of GWB ceilings and carpeting. | $34,000 | [SF1864568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864568/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | New construction. Wiring of 3 units. Gas stoves. | $18,000 | [E1865073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865073/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | - replacing outlet receptacles and light switches on water damaged rooms: first floor kitchen and bedrooms upstairs - ?replacing ceiling lights on water damaged rooms - no rewire - ?breakers update by code | $2,000 | [E1861367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861367/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1010 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-harrison-av/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | Preventative maintenance & testing to be performed on existing switchgear located @ Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Ave. | $2,500 | [E1861537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861537/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [17 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-forest-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reconstruction and finish renovations including replacement of drywall/plaster, flooring, trim, cabinetry; painting, finish work; and minor plumbing and electrical reconnects associated with reconstruction. No structural modifications or changes to layout, occupancy, or use. | $52,000 | [SF1852156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852156/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 3 Tankless water heater, 3 furnaces and gas line | $63,000 | [G1846873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846873/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [58-60h Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60h-dearborn-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | replace a junction box and the 400 amps disconnect | $3,000 | [E1851870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851870/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 940 ft NE | Solar | To furnish and install a 288.41 kW DC rooftop solar system; this includes all AC and DC equipment, wiring, as well as installation of all Racking and Modules | $675,690 | [ALT1819219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819219/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [8r Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8r-greenville-st/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | Installing plumbing systems for this 3 duplexes house | $49,500 | [PL1843896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843896/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of AV Cabling only. Roxbury Community Music Center | $25,000 | [ELV1903829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903829/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | temp service for tenant fit out while new service is swapped over in 2 weeks | $5,000 | [ETS1901790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901790/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Structured Cabling and Security | $251,000 | [ELV1895198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895198/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [402 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | * Erect new 6 story multi family structure with 44 dwelling units, 3 gallery /retail space;and 1 live - work unit.;In conjunction with ERT1252882 (2 buildings on the same lot).;eplan --> BOA extension of decision valid until 11/04/25 -- extension of decision valid until 11/04/26 | $14,358,582 | [ERT1252887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1252887/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [815 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-albany-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers and replace with (2) Riello Array 1500 boilers | $15,000 | [G1895631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895631/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install 4 CCTV cameras. | $2,500 | [ELV1894410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894410/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Dunkin remodel. Wire for Dunkin equipment, install lighting. Wire for cash registers and signs to include (10) data wiring. Supply and install wiring for (2) air handlers, (2) AC condensers, interior digital menuboards, wiring for new office area, stand up coolers/freezers and interior speakers. | $34,500 | [E1887271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887271/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from Retail #1 space for a Nail salon at #28 Warren Street within the #1 Taber Street new building. ERT1299710 Building Permit. Work done under SF1828994.eplan; | $25,000 | [ALT1833723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833723/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [11 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-greenville-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1860941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860941/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Installing 13 cat6 plenum data cables for communications | $2,500 | [ELV1882526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1882526/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Installation of one non-illuminated cabinet sign for "Community Music Center of Boston" 18" x x 417" w. Approved by BPDA | $23,480 | [ALT1873580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873580/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install a electric wall heater | $4,000 | [E1880115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880115/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [160 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-dudley-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Removal of storage building, building is 13 sft x 25 sqt x 11 ft high single story building | $8,800 | [SF1867549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867549/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18D | $300 | [PL1868876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868876/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18C | $300 | [PL1868873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868873/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install backflow preventer to boiler for Unit 16B | $300 | [PL1868871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868871/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install blackflow preventer for boiler in Unit 16A | $300 | [PL1868867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868867/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18D | $3,000 | [G1868878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18C | $3,000 | [G1868875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868875/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install boiler | $3,000 | [G1868872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868872/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | install boiler for Unit 16A | $3,000 | [G1868868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868868/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Adding new fire alarm | $19,585 | [EFA1866836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1866836/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Install (1) INTERN. Illum c/l (wall signage) & (2) new awnings - cvs | $25,453 | [ALT1860921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860921/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Provide new fire alarm devices in a tenant fit-up for a coffee shop/cafe on first floor of an existing building. | $6,000 | [EFA1867445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867445/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [213 Eustis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213-eustis-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing bathroom fixtures | $2,500 | [PL1863370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863370/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | install front doorbell wiring and family room wiring for phone and cable in four town houses | $1,200 | [ELV1860187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860187/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems | install main feed wiring to the fire alarm panel for 4 town houses | $1,000 | [EFA1860184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860184/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [2136-2140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2136--2140-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Ground generator for outside event for the day | $1,800 | [ETS1858385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858385/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [21-23 Forest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-forest-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | The contractor will remodel the two front decks of the house, the front stair case, including the railings, and repair any framing that needs to be repaired. | $10,500 | [SF1855283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855283/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | .change occupancy to Pharmacy- only (no retail) Interior renovation as per plans;Replacement of finishes and new fire alarm system. No egress or structural changes. Work to be performed at 32 Warren St. | $596,905 | [ALT1818241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818241/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1127-1131 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1127--1131-harrison-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | working on four floors. Wiring of heating and cooling low voltage controls | $12,000 | [ELV1851639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851639/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Coffee shop | $60,000 | [PL1846250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846250/) |

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Map, the one permit at this address and 69 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-dearborn-st/