# Building permits at 20 Middleton St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $565,200 project at 2-26 Marden Av, permitted Jun 4.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 6, 2025: Remove existing vinyl siding and replace with new vinyl siding. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing vinyl siding and replace with new vinyl siding, and upgrade existing bathroom | $30,000 | [SF1670160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1670160/) |
| Oct 27, 2010 | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle roof with 30 year timberline shingles | $6,000 | [SF48263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF48263/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 250 ft SW | Plumbing | Retest of 1st floor gas line | $1,000 | [G1887749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887749/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 250 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas re-test for floor #1. | $1,000 | [G1880981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880981/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [71 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-willowwood-st/) | 250 ft NE | Electrical | Adding 2 meters | $6,500 | [E1849453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849453/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jacob-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing tub/shower and replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. Safety film being applied for non tempered window. Work to take place at 77 jacob st (The primary address is 75 Jacob Street) | $23,658 | [SF1905892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905892/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing two-family dwelling, including two kitchens, three bathrooms, and construction of a new third-floor dormer. Work includes associated structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, roofing, siding, windows, and interior finishes per approved plans. | $198,000 | [ALT1874357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874357/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [98 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-willowwood-st/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [19 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-winston-rd/) | 770 ft N | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with a new digital fire alarm panel and cellular communicator in a BHA owned property. Outage and reconnection will be a 6-8 hour duration. | $6,000 | [EFA1900341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900341/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 300 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace installation | $6,500 | [G1891727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891727/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 1800sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no change to structure | $82,659 | [SF1891689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891689/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 19 windows and one entry door - same size as existing - no change in structure | $70,799 | [SF1891659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891659/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sutton-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | install: toilets, shower, lav, sink and laundry hook up | $11,000 | [PL1892884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892884/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-willowwood-st/) | 290 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement | $18,500 | [SF1891839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891839/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 300 ft NE | Plumbing | tankless water heater installed | $6,500 | [PL1891738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891738/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [152 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-ballou-av/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | complete install vinyl siding,with 3/8 insulation foam.complete install 30 vinyl double hung window.replace 6 interior door, replace four exterior door | $85,000 | [SF1889943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889943/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | remodeling three bathrooms and three kitchens on floors 1 2 and 3 | $15,000 | [PL1891402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891402/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | gas piping | $1,000 | [G1891408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891408/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens | $8,000 | [PL1868321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868321/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 830 ft W | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 520 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [PL1874132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874132/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [72 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-mountain-av/) | 520 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1874129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874129/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space from unit one into basement.; renovation of a basement, framing, flooring, drywall, insulation and painting | $49,400 | [ALT1848144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848144/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [37 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mascot-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870480/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 830 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mount solar system | $45,633 | [SF1850934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850934/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 830 ft SW | Solar | Install 26 solar panels 10.66 kW | $45,633 | [E1850926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850926/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers in apartments 1 and 2 | $12,000 | [G1862643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862643/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers | $12,000 | [PL1862646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862646/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [429 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-norfolk-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $400 | [E1861796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861796/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 720 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrading previous electrical work. Roughing out 3 units and Common area, and finish work | $15,000 | [E1860105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860105/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo of interior Kitchens and bathrooms | $5,000 | [SF1859665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859665/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2-26 Marden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--26-marden-av/) | 460 ft N | Roofing | remove and replace roof shingles, siding, and deck boards and rails | $565,200 | [SF1856805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856805/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [75 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jacob-st/) | 830 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 KW 8 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home. Work to be done at 77 Jacob St. | $42,300 | [SF1838297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838297/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [62 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-mountain-av/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-24820 | $2,000 | [E1848634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848634/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 750 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [SF1847292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847292/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [58 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-mascot-st/) | 750 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $73,800 | [E1847297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847297/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [48 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-jacob-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. Left side Brick parapet wall Repointing from the roof line up. | $9,724 | [SF1906245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906245/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [188 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-woodrow-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear wood deck with composite and PVC railing. | $10,000 | [SF1903295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903295/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | full electrical wiring installation across all three floors of the property, along with installation of outlets and lighting fixtures on each floor and smoke detectors throughout. Work also includes corrections to previously completed first-floor electrical work performed by another contractor, addr | $16,000 | [E1899995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899995/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [18 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-nelson-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove and replace: 25 sq asphalt roofing and 1 vented skylight | $26,101 | [SF1896649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896649/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [42 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hosmer-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1897381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897381/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886102 886100 886099) (Unit-1,Unit-2,Unit-3) | $12,000 | [SF1895054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895054/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [32-36 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--36-jacob-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front and back stairs and decks. Same dimensions as existing. All pressure-treated wood frame. New 12"x4' footings, 42" railings, 6x6 posts, pressure-treated decking, and railings. | $44,000 | [SF1882726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882726/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers in Apt 1,2 and 3 | $20,000 | [PL1879501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879501/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers for APT 1, 2 AND 3 | $20,000 | [G1879499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879499/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [8-10 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-nelson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Adt will be running low voltage wiring for 1 cctv cameras | $760 | [ELV1877851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877851/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Estimate includes Labor and materials 2-3 technician required. Disconnect, both bathroom vanity second and the third floor to get access on the tub Replacing 2 tubs third and the second floor by open up a little bit the tile wall to get access installing the new tubs (size 60inch x30 )( right side d | Not listed | [PL1875101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875101/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [46 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-jacob-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the existing roof and exterior siding with new materials, with no changes to the existing building structure or footprint. Replace the existing rear exterior staircase with a new staircase. Update and replace the aluminum trim around all exterior windows. | $15,000 | [SF1871213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871213/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Temporary service | $500 | [ETS1865224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1865224/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [17 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mascot-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Service UpGrade - Rewire | $10,000 | [E1860095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860095/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [79 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wildwood-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Replacement of broken pipe on service after tree took it down | $1,000 | [E1856121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856121/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,934 | [SF1854918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854918/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Retest de gas line to check for leaks on unit 03 | $1,000 | [G1849519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849519/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-evans-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | 1 Laundry 1 Kitchen 1 Bathroom 1 Water Heater | $4,000 | [PL1844525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844525/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Installing addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, horn strobes and pulls in the common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms. All signals will transmitted to a UL listed Central Station. | $6,000 | [EFA1843883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843883/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Jun 2, 2026 | 841 to 847 Morton St | 860 ft S | To demolish the existing structure under SF#, erect a mixed use building for fifty-two residential units… | [BOA1839863](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [21 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-middleton-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [18 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-middleton-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [31 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-middleton-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026
- [5 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-middleton-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [37-47 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--47-middleton-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 02:00 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-middleton-st/