21-33 Main St

Boston, MA 02129

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M alteration or repair at 33 Cordis St, permitted Aug 27.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24, 2025: Rear fire escape repairs located at 21-33 Main st Charlestown- replace all damage bolts. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 138 more permits (136 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 22 Harvard St, 510 ft southwest.

1. Rear fire escape repairs located at 21-33 Main st Charlestown- replace all damage bolts

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 24, 2025$64,380
2. Replace food disposer, Apt B (21 Main)

   Plumbing
   Nov 10, 2015not listed
3. Replace 4 windows No structural change

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 12, 2014$5,871

1. Reconnect gas supply to newly installed Performance 40 Gal

   50-52 Warren St · 170 ft N · Plumbing
   Aug 14$300
2. Remove and replace existing Performance 40 Gal

   50-52 Warren St · 170 ft N · Plumbing
   Aug 12$2,600
3. REPLACE EPDM ROOF (ok to do short form per convo with inspector)

   9 Winthrop St · 130 ft N · Roofing
   Aug 4$85,695
4. Construct new openings for two new basement windows in the existing front foundation

   15 Henley St · 160 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Aug 4$15,000
5. Change of occupancy from;Retail

   65-71 Main St · 200 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Jul 28not listed
6. Reroute existing outdoor rain leader

   25 Harvard Sq · 240 ft SW · Plumbing
   Jul 24$1,200
7. Cut and point two chimneys and replace bricks as needed

   31a Main St · 20 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   May 26$7,000
8. Interior carpentry work

   15 Henley St · 160 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   May 20$62,000
9. Replacing the dishwasher, food disposal and kitchen sink

   31a Main St · 20 ft NW · Plumbing
   May 12$900
10. Location: 21 Main Street, Apt D

    31a Main St · 20 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 1$14,638

1. Kitchen / bathroom renovation new stub outs (copper) / waste arms

   35 Winthrop St · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 6$2,500
2. Moving gas line over 3' to accommodate new stove specs

   35 Winthrop St · 420 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 6$600
3. Install 6 outdoor usb outkets and low voltage rail lighting

   63 Rutherford Av · 590 ft W · Electrical
   Oct 5$6,000
4. Remove and disposal existing membrane rubber and insulation

   20 Union St · 820 ft NW · Roofing
   Oct 1$10,500
5. Replacement shower valve, toielt and lav

   1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Plumbing
   Oct 1$2,500
6. Install rg6 cable In beds / living, install doorbell system

   33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Electrical
   Sep 30$2,500
7. Install hardwired interconnected smoke and carbon system to code

   33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Fire systems
   Sep 30$4,000
8. Complete wire single family home

   33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Electrical
   Sep 30$45,000
9. Replacing existing kitchen cabinets and appliances Remodel Primary bathroom

   6 Adams St · 790 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$83,191
10. Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door

    16 Union St · 800 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$2,216
11. New plumbing waste, vent and water lines

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 28$65,000
12. New gas line to 1 tankless water heater

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 28$7,600
13. Low voltage alarm install

    16 Cordis St · 830 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 28$1,200
14. Bar 1st Flr- Install 2 hand sinks and 2 Ice machines

    73-83 Main St · 310 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 24$590
15. Install (1) vanity, (1) toilet

    32-36 Harvard St · 460 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 23$500
16. Kitchen renovation Unit 404b

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 16$1,000
17. Gas furnace replacement

    7 Pleasant St · 460 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 16$2,500
18. House Full Rewire - Upgrad Existing 100amp 120/240 Service Underground to 400amp Underground 120/240v - 1…

    22 Harvard St · 510 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 16$42,000
19. • Demolition and disposal of existing deck structure • Construction of new deck approximately same size as…

    47 Pleasant St · 830 ft N · Fence, wall or deck
    Sep 15$29,850
20. A- Repoint the back brick wall, only the necessary spots needed

    18 Putnam St · 510 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$17,500
21. 8 Data Jacks Cat6

    22 Harvard St · 510 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 12$1,000
22. Smoke Alarm System 120v: 10 Units

    22 Harvard St · 510 ft SW · Fire systems
    Sep 12$1,000
23. Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device

    60 Pleasant St · 930 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 9$2,000
24. Replace damaged brick on soley st side Repoint where needed on Soley st side

    55 Warren St · 300 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$28,500
25. Remove existing kitchen floors and replace with new tile

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$27,500
26. Hose connection

    3 Pleasant Street Ct · 660 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 8$500
27. Run gas line for grill

    3 Pleasant Street Ct · 660 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 8$800
28. Replace emergency lights,replace 30 fixture lights,add 3 new circuit for a bar,replace 2 exofan in the…

    26 Adams St · 960 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 2$4,000
29. Kitchen remodel

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$98,000
30. Interior and exterior renovations

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$2,197,500
31. Bathroom renovation

    40 Pleasant St · 700 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$21,700
32. Facelift bathroom tile paint new fixtures nothing changing

    1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$7,500
33. Remodel Bathroom group

    1 Pleasant St · 420 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 24$3,500
34. Install 21 Marvin replacement windows

    3 Wallace Ct · 920 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$37,585
35. Remove and replace (09) windows

    13 Park St · 370 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$21,000
36. Re- decking and railing- front stair

    55 Park St · 470 ft NE · Fence, wall or deck
    Aug 14$83,280
37. Parks department event requiring generator

    55 Winthrop St · 600 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 14$500
38. Piping under deck for gas grill on deck tying in mechanical room in basement

    14 Monument Ct · 690 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 12$2,900
39. At-risk emergency framing scope pending issuance of ALT1880889

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Other
    Aug 10$5,000
40. Retile bath floor and shower area - install new tile and backerboard after removing existing

    1 Pleasant St · 420 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$17,800
41. New exterior deck in the rear court yard New composite decking

    19 Monument Av · 360 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$25,000
42. Disconnect and make safe feeds for (2) existing condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler

    1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 31$15,000
43. Demolish existing chimneys

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$5,000
44. Wire and install lighting and power for dining room addition

    14 Monument Ct · 690 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 30$2,500
45. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    2 Harvard Pl · 570 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$6,000
46. Residential kitchen remodel and replacing existing panel with 100 amp

    26 Adams St · 960 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 23$6,500
47. Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls

    44-44a Pleasant St · 760 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$3,000
48. Basement, one bathroom, one bedroom

    18 Cordis St · 860 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 21$5,000
49. Install a temp service to allow demolition of the building with the point of connection

    51 Soley St · 740 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 19$750
50. New Construction Residential Job

    22 Harvard St · 510 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 17$50,000
51. Kitchen facelift

    26 Adams St · 960 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$50,000
52. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing

    48 Harvard St · 390 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$2,379
53. UNIT 206: remodeling 2 bathrooms on second floor

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 10not listed
54. Relocate 2 shower and 2 toilet

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 9$3,000
55. Replaced kitchen sink

    39 Soley St · 600 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 7$1,500
56. Kitchen remodel

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 7$1,000
57. Kitchen Renovation and installation of new lighting and electric fireplace in living room

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 7$9,500
58. Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler × 2 permits

    54 Monument Av · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    Jun 26 to Jul 6$7,500
59. Install 2 windows for replacement

    3 Cordis St · 640 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$8,100
60. Replace 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater

    1 Prescott St · 470 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 2$1,650
61. Kitchen renovation - demo - installation cabinets and countertop

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$38,568
62. To remove and replace 9 windows, 1 patio door

    1 Devens St · 530 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$37,976
63. Remove 3 existing windows and 1 existing door and replace with 3 new windows and 1 new door

    26 Soley St · 500 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$13,503
64. Renovate 1st Floor restaurant according to plans

    73-83 Main St · 310 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 29$165,000
65. Remodeling

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 26$3,000
66. Renovation of two existing bathrooms at the property located at 73 Chelsea Street

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 25$28,000
67. Apt# 105 *Relocate the Existing Switches to Outside *Replace the Existing Gfci

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 25$2,000
68. Interior demo water damaged ceiling and walls as needed

    26 Adams St · 960 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$56,400
69. Bathroom Renovation

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18$35,100
70. Remove and reinstall existing dishwasher & disposal outlets for kitchen cabinet replacement

    1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 18$550
71. Replacement kitchen sink dishwasher

    1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jun 16$3,000
72. Revamp bathroom, W.C., sh

    18 Cordis St · 860 ft N · Plumbing
    Jun 10$5,000
73. 2 shower surround in wetspace replacements

    73 Chelsea St · 930 ft E · Other
    Jun 8$41,255
74. Provide 1 x 45kVA portable diesel generator and all associated outdoor rated electrical distribution…

    1 Monument Sq · 900 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 5$5,000
75. Courtyard Renovation - 133 Main St: Remove existing railings,pavers,siding & courtyard rubber membrane

    131-141 Main St · 710 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$95,500
76. Install about 60ft of crown molding on the outside of the building

    34 Winthrop St · 450 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$3,500
77. For Unit 109 - Replace the kitchen cabinet (all fixture remain the same location)

    1 Warren St · 690 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$23,328
78. This project involves excavation and waterproofing repair of the courtyard located above two levels of…

    65 Chelsea St · 820 ft E · Roofing
    May 29$227,000
79. Replace wiring in controlling lighting

    1 Devens St · 530 ft NW · Electrical
    May 28$6,500
80. Install wiring for kitchen renovation

    39 Soley St · 600 ft N · Electrical
    May 27$9,000
81. Kitchen and bath remodel

    47 Harvard St · 300 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 26$157,400
82. Remodel existing plumbing

    7-9 Putnam St · 600 ft E · Plumbing
    May 24$12,500
83. Connect gas to one stove and one combi boiler

    7-9 Putnam St · 600 ft E · Plumbing
    May 24$2,000
84. Remove existing 20 space load center

    18 Putnam St · 510 ft E · Electrical
    May 22$1,800
85. Install backflow preventer on prep sink located in basement

    2 Pleasant Street Ct · 670 ft N · Plumbing
    May 21$1,000
86. Unit A. Interior repairs due to water damage

    1 Devens St · 530 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 20$29,284
87. Temporary removal of two exterior receptacles

    49 Soley St · 720 ft N · Electrical
    May 19$1,500
88. Install staging to access roof Remove existing rubber roof and insulation Apply rubber to roof seal all…

    63 Winthrop St · 780 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 14$43,500
89. Kitchen range

    18 Cordis St · 860 ft N · Plumbing
    May 14$1,000
90. Wire and install CATV and CAT 5E wiring

    7-9 Putnam St · 600 ft E · Electrical
    May 14$500
91. Wire and install 120 volt hardwired smoke and co detectors

    7-9 Putnam St · 600 ft E · Fire systems
    May 14$1,000
92. Install wiring for lights, HVAC, and general power use

    7-9 Putnam St · 600 ft E · Electrical
    May 14$24,000
93. Front exterior wall Grind out, repoint and waterproof front wall

    44 Monument Av · 610 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 11$28,500
94. Demo existing kitchen to the studs

    39 Soley St · 600 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 8$65,360
95. Installation of (1) Casement window

    54 Monument Av · 730 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 7$3,212
96. Remove interior finishes only

    33 Cordis St · 950 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 5$37,000

1. Renovating an existing two family home and adding a rear addition on the 3rd level

   59h-59 Washington St · 0.19 mi W · Addition
   Oct 1$500,000
2. Bathroom renovation in the second floor in the address above install outlets switches lights 1 exaustor…

   20 Mount Vernon St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
   Sep 9$1,500
3. Forced hot water boiler

   34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 4$5,000
4. Gas to GAS boiler replacement

   34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 3$500
5. Remodeling × 2 permits

   12 Wood St · 0.24 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 1 to 3$8,000
6. Renovating existing full bath and 1/2 bath

   12 Wood St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
   Aug 27$100,000
7. I will install new plumbing for full bathroom on third floor

   20 Mount Vernon St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
   Aug 27$6,000
8. Remove existing roofing and install new 60 mil EPDM membrane with 1" polyiso cover board

   5 Cedar St · 0.21 mi N · Roofing
   Aug 21$61,582
9. MASSPORT - Swapping out an existing generator with a new generator in the same outdoor location

   75 Constitution Rd · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
   Aug 18$59,000
10. Fire escape maintenance: Re-seal all wall connections to restore waterproofing

    4 Dexter Ro · 0.19 mi NW · Roofing
    Aug 14$3,900
11. Bathroom remodel

    50-52 High St · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 14$2,780
12. Renovation 2nd bathroom no changes just renovate completely update plumbing and electrical

    20 Mount Vernon St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$24,700
13. Remove and replace approximately 10 squares of existing low-slope roofing with a new 60 mil EPDM rubber…

    37 High St · 0.22 mi N · Roofing
    Aug 11$43,441
14. Cut and point the two sections of wall in the back of the building Replace the deteriorated bricks Replace…

    23 High St · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$22,000
15. Replace kitchen sink, and remodel primary and guest baths at 52 High St Unit 2

    50-52 High St · 0.22 mi N · Plumbing
    Jul 28$4,775
16. New Kitchen, new Lighting & Disconnect for AC

    34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 16$15,000
17. Install a Vacuum elevator in existing closet area.ALT1548512 amendment

    48 Chestnut St · 0.19 mi NE · Elevator
    Jul 8$54,000
18. Install kitchen sink with half bast and full bath and laundry

    34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jul 2$10,407
19. Install gas stove

    34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jul 2$1,500
20. Interior renovations

    54-54a High St · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$70,000
21. Kitchen remodel, full bath and 1/2 bath remodel

    34 Austin St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$166,725
22. Repoint exterior front brick wall

    41 High St · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$42,000
23. Full electrical rewire in accordance with NEC guidelines

    43 Chestnut St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 5$32,000
24. 52 High st # 2 primary bath remodel 2nd fl - to inclue: demo by truck

    50-52 High St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$77,415
25. Heat pump replacement

    14 Cedar St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 1$1,500
26. Emergency Roof Leak Repair: Sidewalk staging

    33 Mount Vernon St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 27$42,000
27. Generator to power inflatable for duration of event

    191 Main St · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    May 26$350
28. Install indirect waste for prep sink

    187-189 Main St · 0.24 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 20$12,000
29. Renovation

    43 Chestnut St · 0.20 mi NE · Plumbing
    May 19$4,000
30. Take-over of existing alarm system

    9 Cross St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    May 8$6,850

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: DeniedPrej, "denied without prejudice".

1. Zoning appeal: "Exterior renovation amendment to include rear decks and roof deck with interior access…"

   22 Harvard St · 510 ft SW · Requested · city: "Hearing Scheduled" · case BOA1870900

   Hearing Nov 5 at the Zoning Board of Appeal; details on the city's appeal tracker.

   Hearing Nov 5filed Jul 9
2. Zoning appeal: "This is for the addition of a front and rear dormer and the addition of habitable living…"

   7 to 9 Putnam St · 630 ft E · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1890333
   Filed Aug 19
3. Zoning appeal: "Nominal fee requested"

   83 Warren St · 490 ft N · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1840270
   Filed Apr 16
4. Zoning appeal: "EXISTING TWO FAMILY RENOVATION…"

   12 Prospect St · 0.24 mi NE · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1711199
   Filed Apr 22, 2025
5. To install roof deck on flat pitch roof

   8 Lawrence St · 970 ft NW · Approved · city: "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" · case BOA1873156
   Decided Sep 18hearing Sep 8
6. Zoning appeal: "Confirming occupancy of single family and changing to 3 attached townhouses"

   1 to 1h Washington Pl · 800 ft W · Denied · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "DeniedPrej" · case BOA1846713
   Decided Sep 4hearing Aug 11
7. To change the occupancy to liquor store on ground floor…

   191 Main St · 0.24 mi NW · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1704408
   Decided Jul 24hearing Jul 14
8. To change the occupancy from Retail, Catering, Offices, 4 Apartments and Pilates Studio to Retail, Offices…

   65 to 71 Main St · 200 ft NW · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1833678
   Decided Jun 26hearing Jun 16

• 18-34 Main St newest permit Feb 12, 2026
• 5-19 Main St newest permit Apr 29, 2026
• 55-63 Main St newest permit Oct 22, 2025
• 65-71 Main St newest permit Jul 28, 2026
• 73-83 Main St newest permit Sep 24, 2026
• 85-87 Main St newest permit Feb 10, 2026
• 89-91 Main St newest permit Jan 21, 2025
• 100 Main St newest permit Jun 18, 2025
• 108 Main St newest permit Aug 20, 2025
• 119 Main St newest permit Jul 18, 2025

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 15:00 UTC. See the city's official records.

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker. We read it Oct 8, 11:17 UTC.

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