# Building permits at 20 Cotton St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 13: Amendment to Original Permit #1734282 Rear Addition. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 75 more permits (72 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Addition | Amendment to Original Permit #1734282 Rear Addition. Adding Primary Suite with Loft Above | $60,000 | [A1901786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901786/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Addition | 342 Sf single story addition off the back of the existing home. New footings, framing, windows, doors, electrical & HVAC is proposed. As well as a partial renovation to the existing half bath to a full bath next to the addition. | $152,000 | [ALT1734282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1734282/) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of single family home in existence for many years. We have been the owners of the property since August 2021. | Not listed | [ALT1519182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1519182/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Other | Setting and venting pellet stove per manufacturers specifications only | $9,000 | [SF1671372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671372/) |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Roofing | Walls - wood shingle - 4" dense pack cellulose | $5,224 | [SF1505467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1505467/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 53 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [36 Symmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-symmes-st/) | 740 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $23,316 | [SF1904353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904353/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | Add half bath in garage, run new water and sewer to main house | $8,000 | [PL1908365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908365/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [104r-106r Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104r--106r-walter-st/) | 630 ft NW | Solar | Rough electrical wiring for contracted 'Enphase' solar system. (Final permits to be applied for at a later date) | $2,000 | [E1901583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901583/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Arborough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-arborough-rd/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | 200amp service upgrade 1 heat pump condenser | $5,000 | [E1905215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905215/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [22-24 Arborough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-arborough-rd/) | 500 ft SE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $19,500 | [SF1905779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905779/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-ashfield-st/) | 370 ft SW | Electrical | Replace blocks in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891404/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing one-family dwelling garage to change its use from a parking garage to an art studio, as shown on the plans. | $107,000 | [ALT1844025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844025/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove Non-Structural wall, patch and paint to match. Flooring repairs where wall was located. | $4,200 | [SF1895302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895302/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family | Not listed | [ALT1880633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880633/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [125 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-walter-st/) | 530 ft NW | Demolition | replace decking and rails on front porch | $15,000 | [SF1897761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897761/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [18 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-basto-te/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1895105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895105/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22 Conway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-conway-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating the kneewall slope with 2" rigid board also insulating the kneewall floor with 12" of cellulose and air sealing | $957 | [SF1889613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889613/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [40 Arborough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-arborough-rd/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation | $6,579 | [SF1889575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889575/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [32 Arborough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-arborough-rd/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo decking and rotted framing, replace where needed. Possibly add new footing if not proper. Replace decking rails with cable rail Replace decking | $40,425 | [SF1885909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885909/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 370 ft SW | Electrical | Wire a new dormer | $9,500 | [E1895005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895005/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [22 Conway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-conway-st/) | 730 ft S | Solar | Installation of (12) roof mounted solar panels and microinverters with 5.280 kWDC rated output. No ESS. | $11,000 | [ALT1883203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883203/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [22 Conway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-conway-st/) | 730 ft S | Solar | Installation of (12) roof mounted solar panels and microinverters with 5.280 kWDC rated output. No ESS. | $7,000 | [E1883207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883207/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [14 Symmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-symmes-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from a single family with ADU to 2 family | $1,000 | [ALT1885542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1885542/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 840 ft W | Roofing | Pending;ALT1880633 Occupancy Committee.strip and install a new roof | $23,045 | [SF1879588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879588/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [49 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fairview-st/) | 350 ft SE | Plumbing | gas stove on 3rd floor | $350 | [G1882971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882971/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [12 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-primrose-st/) | 250 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps per unit | $7,500 | [E1882556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882556/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Symmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-symmes-st/) | 720 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing cupola and replace roofing underneath. | $2,499 | [SF1880912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880912/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [109 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-walter-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulate kneewall slope and gable end wall with fiberglass and 2": thermal barrier board insulate attic slope with cellulose insulation install bath fan hose | $4,107 | [SF1880353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880353/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Fire systems | Furnish and install 120 volt smokes with lithium battery backup -(4) smoke carbons one on each level -(4) smokes in each bedroom | $1,000 | [EFA1879038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879038/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | rewire 2nd floor bathroom- minor reno (new bath, new tile) wire new 1/2 bathroom on 2rd floor | $4,000 | [E1878807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878807/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Second floor a toilet and a lab third floor a tub, a sink.And a toilet | $9,000 | [PL1877420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877420/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Installin one full bath in the basement with a shower and kitchen. Sake and a laundry room, awful, bad catch you. Sick, how long do you go on?Take a number oh | $9,000 | [PL1877373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877373/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Whole-home rewire including new circuits for laundry, full kitchen power and lighting, pantry, bath, living/dining, hall, porch, bedrooms, attic, exterior GFCIs, smoke system, doorbell, 200A service upgrade, HVAC circuit, and added lighting/outlets. | $35,000 | [E1875971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875971/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [10 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashfield-st/) | 490 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Back Deck Renovation: remove railing, balusters, wood floor. Replace 4x4 poles that necessary.cover support system. Instal new AZEK floor, cover 4x4 posts. Install universal rail KIt | $23,000 | [SF1870584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870584/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Half bath addition and Full bathroom remodel | $50,676 | [SF1875125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875125/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [16 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-ashfield-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,100 | [SF1862724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862724/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [28 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-primrose-st/) | 310 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are only doing unit 2 | $6,000 | [SF1864438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864438/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | $7,000 | [PL1872596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872596/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [29 Conway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-conway-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater in unit 2 | $500 | [PL1871323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871323/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [29 Conway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-conway-st/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Install 40 gal gas water heater in unit 2 | $500 | [G1871319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871319/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation of Gas Fixtures | $3,000 | [G1872600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872600/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations all new plumbing, electrical, hvac, insulation, board and plaster, tile work and carpentry. We will finish the kitchen and 1 full and 1/2 bath. We will have all new work done to code or exceeding. We will remove the debris via dumpster in the homes driveway. | $148,050 | [SF1861606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861606/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [51 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cotton-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door; 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $15,096 | [SF1862509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862509/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family &; Construct a shed style dormer with interior finishes.; | $229,438 | [ALT1832903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832903/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [7 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-basto-te/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior renovations including new roofing, siding, windows, trim work and decking. All new exterior work will be new pvc trim, Hardie board siding, new vinyl windows, composite decking and railings and asphalt shingles. We will remove all construction debris with a dumpster in the homes driveway. | $92,680 | [SF1857124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857124/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-basto-te/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Front porch renovation, install new floor, new door, new porch ceiling, remove old rubber roof, install new rubber roof, painting inside and outside. | $22,500 | [SF1858523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858523/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 350 ft SE | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 20 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $6,000 | [SF1856572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856572/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 350 ft SE | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 20 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $6,000 | [E1856576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856576/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [41 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-fairview-st/) | 350 ft SE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $25,199 | [SF1850286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850286/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [21 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mendum-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Per Pat Curran's instructions, this is a permit to replace existing siding with Hardie plank, install new window trim, corner boards and water table and paint the house. | $91,207 | [SF1850763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850763/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, Insulation, Weatherization | $13,413 | [SF1849769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849769/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mendum-st/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,309 | [SF1847234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847234/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [104 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-walter-st/) | 550 ft NW | Solar | Installation of (12) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $25,329 | [SF1842764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842764/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 540 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 3.5 ton ductless heat pump system to serve the home | $31,913 | [SF1846309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846309/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 370 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation: No change to plumbing location, and no removal or relocation of walls. Removing horsehair wall covering and replacing it with sheetrock. Replacing tub, tub surround, showerhead, exhaust fan, vanity, and toilet with new fixtures. Adding a heated tiled floor. | $20,000 | [SF1842620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842620/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [26 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-fairview-st/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, and proper ventilation. Owens Corning | $18,775 | [SF1843645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843645/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | Replace toilet, bathtub, and sink on 2nd floor | $4,500 | [PL1847406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847406/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 540 ft NW | Electrical | - Service upgrade 100A to 200A - Wiring of 1 heat pump condenser - GFCI outlet | $6,950 | [E1846310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846310/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [182 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-walter-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | New service for COB Street light control cabinet. | $15,000 | [E1906124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906124/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [655-657 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655--657-south-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Adding a TESLA POWERWALL 3 1707000-21 BATTERY to the existing solar system. | $18,500 | [ALT1880183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880183/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [11 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ardale-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing deck. Dig 5 new 12" footings. Frame a new deck and stairs out of 2x8 pressure treated lumber. Install mahogany decking. Reuse handrails. | $34,250 | [SF1902420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902420/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [20 Tafthill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-tafthill-pk/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Add 4 outlets, replace lighting | $3,000 | [E1901272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901272/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Tafthill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-tafthill-pk/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen & Bathroom remodel | $6,000 | [PL1900403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900403/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Tafthill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-tafthill-pk/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen and Bathroom per build plans attached. | $185,515 | [SF1882955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882955/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [178 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-walter-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $8,750 | [SF1894127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894127/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [855 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace meter sockets for apartments 1 and 2, install AMI meters for Eversource AMI project | $4,000 | [E1894673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894673/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4113 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4113-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | 3 floors: 39 outlets (13/fl), 6 AFCI circuits (2/fl), 6 GFCI/AFCI bath (2/fl), 6 AFCI/GFCI kitchen (2/fl), 3 panels relocated. Alarms: 6 combo, 12 smoke, 6 smokes in stairways, 1 bsmt combo. det. 5 Bsmt lighting/switching. 1 porch light. | $32,000 | [E1887196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887196/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [818-820 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/818--820-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Decking replacement at rear entrance landing and steps | $9,884 | [SF1882875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882875/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [655-657 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655--657-south-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Tesla powerwall 3 1707000-21 battery installation. | $18,500 | [E1880155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880155/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install new circuits to 2nd floor kitchen and sitting room off the kitchen Install wiring for new appliances, lights, switches and outlets Install wiring for an induction stove Install wiring for a sub-panel at the basement for new circuits | $14,000 | [E1877048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877048/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [669 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/669-south-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Emergency repair and replacement of existing retaining wall. | $80,000 | [SF1858327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858327/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $3,500 | [E1872891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872891/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | kitchen remodel with laundry | $4,650 | [PL1872954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872954/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [640 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-south-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and bath | $40,000 | [SF1871326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871326/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | To hook up new kitchen sink. To install new dishwasher. | $4,000 | [PL1865634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865634/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [831 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831-south-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $16,800 | [SF1858926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858926/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel: to include demo, rough carpentry, wiring, plasteirng, plumbing, finish carpentry, LVP Flooring, tile backsplash new cabinets and countertop | $75,716 | [SF1859677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859677/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [807 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/807-south-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove 15 Old PVC windows and replace them with PVC double hung windows. Put on new trim outside. Replace bulkhead. Paint 2 rooms upstairs. Replace beck boards on front porch. Sand 2 rooms upstairs and put on sealer. Total price with labor and materials. Remove all trash. | $29,750 | [SF1856472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856472/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [4165 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4165-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install 1x Receptacle for a Price Checker MAC Station inside of Target Store. | $2,000 | [E1857306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857306/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [830 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830-south-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing kitchen. No structural work. New cabinets, flooring and some appliances. | $129,000 | [SF1850861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850861/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Feb 24, 2026 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal: "342 Sf single story addition off the back of the existing home" | [BOA1782400](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-09-24 |

## More on this street

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

- [19-21 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-cotton-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [27 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-cotton-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [12 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cotton-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [8 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-cotton-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [35 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-cotton-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [36 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cotton-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [43 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cotton-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025
- [45 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-cotton-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026
- [51 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cotton-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 15:26 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 15, 12:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 75 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-cotton-st/