# Building permits at 21 Catawba St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 4: N/R confirming occupancy of 1 Family home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 66 more permits (62 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | N/R confirming occupancy of 1 Family home | Not listed | [ALT1807497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807497/) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Roofing | asphalt roof repairs. | $16,500 | [SF1807443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1807443/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [46 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR- Remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new trex flooring, pvc parts, vinyl railing, replace granite step with concrete pad, install door on side of porch. | $16,800 | [SF1902105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902105/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/) | 230 ft W | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new wood flooring, steel rails and privacy panel | $3,800 | [SF1896896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896896/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/) | 50 ft W | Electrical | 400 amp Service broke from the couplin emergency Eversource came out and cut the power work was completed and ready to put back power back on. | $1,800 | [E1882085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882085/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [146-150 Charlame St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--150-charlame-st/) | 220 ft S | Electrical | Permit to restore utility power | $500 | [E1859775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859775/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1906247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906247/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [312 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-warren-st/) | 620 ft E | Roofing | Remove the existing roofing system. Install new ice and water shield as required, and install a new rubber membrane roofing system. | $30,000 | [SF1907184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907184/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 610 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system | $17,000 | [SF1904115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904115/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1906249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906249/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1904103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904103/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | 300 amps service upgrade run circuits for 2 hot water heaters run circuit for condenser run circuit for air handler install bathroom vent fan | $10,000 | [E1904743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904743/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [120 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-walnut-av/) | 640 ft NW | Roofing | Church Slate Roof Restoration/Replacement (for affected area only) | $10,000 | [SF1902172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902172/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 23 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $26,417 | [SF1897242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897242/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [25 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-laurel-st/) | 510 ft W | Roofing | Chimney removal -FRONT chimney on asphalt roof. | $3,499 | [SF1891346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891346/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [99 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walnut-av/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete interior demo | $27,000 | [SF1894859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894859/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-clifford-st/) | 800 ft E | Roofing | Roof tearoff and reroof | $20,000 | [SF1893919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893919/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [90 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-walnut-av/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | update all baths, and kitchen | $10,000 | [SF1888873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888873/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 300 ft N | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, duct work repair, heat pump installation, hot water heater replacement, | $74,145 | [SF1879820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879820/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Replacing electrical equipment due to water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $76,500 | [E1884104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884104/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [9 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-sherman-st/) | 420 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,994 | [SF1879560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879560/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Replace 14 gas fired boilers in basement | $150,000 | [G1877267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877267/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | replace 14 hot water boilers and one electric water heater | $150,000 | [PL1877271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877271/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control panel due to water damage. | $5,000 | [EFA1874035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874035/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuit for heat pump and dryer | $3,000 | [E1874386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874386/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [PL1873031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873031/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [G1873029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873029/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [6 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-laurel-st/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $13,141 | [SF1867863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867863/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Make safe and provide temporary power via generator due water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $5,000 | [E1867000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867000/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1863731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863731/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 860 ft S | Sign | replace the f4 existing pole banners with new ones | $2,400 | [ALT1860590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860590/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | (2) Water heater replacements, one tank per unit in Unit 1 and Unit 2. | $10,000 | [PL1855009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855009/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Electrical service change, install new HVAC units 1 and 2, replace windows in basement and Unit 2, exterior siding repair. | $84,550 | [SF1860076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860076/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | rewire kitchen and bath room to electrical code | $5,000 | [E1858526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858526/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen fixtures only | $2,000 | [PL1856930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856930/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16-18 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-maywood-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Owner tearing down the old altar/ temple wall to make the temple bigger for people to fit so the owner is pushing the wall back 20 - 30 feet. | $5,500 | [E1855728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855728/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add common meter to bring up to code. Connections to (2) exterior condensers, (2) air handlers in basement, and connections to (2) hybrid DHW tanks. | $34,000 | [E1851418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851418/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Kitchen remodel for City of Boston green program. Bathroom: New flooring, tiles, fixtures, drywall patching, panting, and finish carpentry. Kitchen: New cabinets, countertops, faucets, appliances, LED lights, drywall patching, painting, and flooring. | $50,000 | [SF1850354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850354/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | Roughing 1 kitchen that's it | $2,000 | [PL1846145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846145/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $23,954 | [SF1844614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844614/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | New kitchen on second floor | $4,500 | [E1841472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841472/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [46 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-clifford-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 9sq | $7,692 | [SF1906380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906380/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Removing 24 squares of asphalt shingles and installing 24 squares of Owens Corning asphalt shingle system | $25,000 | [SF1906045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906045/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [18 Dunreath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-dunreath-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Installation of (1) Fire-Lite ES-50X, (1) Starlink Cellular Communicator, (5) SD365 Smoke Detectors, (2) BG-12LX Pull-Stations, (5) MMF-300 Monitor Modules and (3) P2RLED Horn Strobes. | $8,593 | [EFA1905098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905098/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [45 Copeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-copeland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 18.04 KW and 44 modules. No ESS installation. | $41,974 | [E1903415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903415/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | replacing old shingles with new shingles | $90,000 | [SF1894964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894964/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-waverly-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement,remove. Existing deck and install new deck same size | $16,350 | [SF1903033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903033/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Installation of CCTV devices. | $20,460 | [ELV1901566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901566/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [PL1901476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901476/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [G1901471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901471/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [55 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-clifford-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Rewire the basement level for two bedrooms a family roo and a bathroom | $6,000 | [E1900388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900388/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [49 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-clifford-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | change outlets in kitchen and bathroom second floor apartment | $2,000 | [E1897605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897605/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Fabricate and Installation of (2) Sets of 64.5" Tall x 455" Wide Face lit Channel Letters on Front and Side Elevations; and 31.375" Tall x 103.5" Wide White Lexan Panels on Double-Sided Monument Sign to Read: " Vicente's Supermarket " | $28,000 | [ALT1886282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886282/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-woodbine-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | $6,500 | [PL1894929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894929/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-woodbine-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | gas combi boiler replacement | $7,000 | [G1894924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894924/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Line side tap with 60amp disconnect installation as to allow the dollar company to tie in the solar power. | $2,000 | [E1890590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890590/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,932 | [SF1883347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883347/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new. | $1,200 | [ELV1883352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Connect temp generator to existing ATS for building back up power. | $1,500 | [E1882055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882055/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 9 solar panels on roof of residence. New main service disconnect rated 100a with new 100a main breaker. No ess/battery. No structural upgrades. | $14,714 | [SF1871445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871445/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 9 solar panels on roof of residence. New main service disconnect rated 100a with new 100a main breaker. No ess/battery. No structural upgrades. | $6,306 | [E1871441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871441/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23-23a Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--23a-maywood-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 door size for size no framework is being done | $10,991 | [SF1869241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869241/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [44-46 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-edgewood-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | electrical service upgrade adding public panel and meter socket | $6,000 | [E1864675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864675/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo all water damaged walls in an exist 2fam. replace all fire damaged wood as needed, Repair including finished basement, 2 kitchens, bathrooms and existing finished attic, roof repair replace joist. Partition walls. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, all finishes, window siding, Deck repair | $374,275 | [SF1859603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859603/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [47 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-waverly-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing system and install new roof.( asphalt shingles and small section of rubber roof) * includes repair; of rear deck | $14,200 | [SF1859426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859426/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Strip & reroof | $22,000 | [SF1856383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856383/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up of property due to a fire | $8,000 | [SF1829230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829230/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 81 Walnut Av | 980 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Front Addition to church.*Assigned 3.11.26" | [BOA1852545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-22 |

## More on this street

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

- [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [27-29 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-catawba-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [30-32 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-catawba-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [39 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [46 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 11:47 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 14, 10:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 66 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-catawba-st/