# Building permits at 21 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 6, 2025: Moving 2 gas meters from inside to outside. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Plumbing | moving 2 gas meters from inside to outside | $1,000 | [G1708784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1708784/) |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Plumbing | 3rd floor laundry | $1,800 | [PL1708783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1708783/) |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Plumbing | Install one navian combi system in basement for unit #1. Install one laundry in basement. | $600 | [PL1563766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1563766/) |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Plumbing | Install one navian combi system in basement | $600 | [G1563767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1563767/) |

## 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace installation | $6,500 | [G1891727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891727/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-willowwood-st/) | 200 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/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | tankless water heater installed | $6,500 | [PL1891738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891738/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [71 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-willowwood-st/) | 170 ft N | Electrical | Adding 2 meters | $6,500 | [E1849453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849453/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [48 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-jacob-st/) | 940 ft 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/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-jacob-st/) | 730 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/) | 630 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/) | 310 ft E | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [19 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-winston-rd/) | 750 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 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 970 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/) | 970 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/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | install: toilets, shower, lav, sink and laundry hook up | $11,000 | [PL1892884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892884/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [152 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152-ballou-av/) | 500 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/) | 640 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/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | gas piping | $1,000 | [G1891408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891408/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 330 ft SW | Plumbing | Retest of 1st floor gas line | $1,000 | [G1887749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887749/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [68 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-mascot-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens | $8,000 | [PL1868321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868321/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 330 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas re-test for floor #1. | $1,000 | [G1880981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880981/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [8-10 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-nelson-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Adt will be running low voltage wiring for 1 cctv cameras | $760 | [ELV1877851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877851/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 920 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/) | 420 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/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,247 | [G1874129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874129/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [46 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-jacob-st/) | 960 ft 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/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [37 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mascot-st/) | 820 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/) | 670 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/) | 910 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/) | 910 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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/) | 510 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/) | 640 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/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo of interior Kitchens and bathrooms | $5,000 | [SF1859665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859665/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [17 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mascot-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Service UpGrade - Rewire | $10,000 | [E1860095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860095/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2-26 Marden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--26-marden-av/) | 430 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/) | 730 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/) | 480 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/) | 650 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/) | 650 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), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [101 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-evans-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical Service From 100 Amp to 200 Amp | $12,000 | [E1908154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908154/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove and replace: 25 sq asphalt roofing and 1 vented skylight | $26,101 | [SF1896649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896649/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.20 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 24, 2026 | [18 Crowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-crowell-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | replace rear porches to match existing | $25,000 | [SF1877343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877343/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/) | 0.22 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 16, 2026 | [20 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sutton-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Temporary service | $500 | [ETS1865224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1865224/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [79 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wildwood-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.23 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 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.21 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 | 890 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:

- [20 Middleton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-middleton-st/): newest permit Jan 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 04:08 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, all 4 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-middleton-st/