# Building permits at 21 Telegraph St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 27: Emergency roof leak repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 119 more permits (118 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Roofing | Emergency roof leak repair. Remove existing deck boards on roof. Install temporary means of egress. Remove/dispose existing EPDM and install new EPDM on roof. Replace roof deck in kind. | $18,870 | [SF1824072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1824072/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 130 ft NE | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [16 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-knowlton-st/) | 160 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors. Non-Structural | $18,650 | [SF1899898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899898/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-knowlton-st/) | 120 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP | $7,500 | [E1896202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896202/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 130 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 160 ft N | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 130 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 230 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 64 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service 200 amps under-ground service for a 2 family unit with 2 gangs meter without public. install 2 subpanels 125 amps. | $5,000 | [E1907396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907396/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, 1 full bath. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl 1 full bath and combi unit. | $18,000 | [PL1906846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906846/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 1St fl kitchen stove. 2Nd fl kitchen stove. 3Rd fl combi unit. | $16,000 | [G1906848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906848/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 530 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 690 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1856561. We are going to install a gate on the existing deck to prevent "public access". We will then install an iron spiral staircase going from the existing deck to the roof top. We will then install a new deck and railings on top of the existing roof | $85,902 | [A1897647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897647/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 530 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 820 ft N | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 360 ft E | Plumbing | 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters | $18,500 | [PL1897905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897905/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 360 ft E | Plumbing | 2 HVAC, 2 stove | $4,000 | [G1897904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897904/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 540 ft E | Addition | New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2. Addition of 250 sf added on rear side of building. No change in occupancy or use. Reworking the rear egress stair. | $153,400 | [ALT1819902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819902/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | run 9 home run of data wire to each closet | $3,000 | [ELV1887702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887702/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 970 ft W | Fire systems | wire a new 9 unit building with a store front | $20,000 | [EFA1887694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887694/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | wire a new 8 unit building with store front and offices on the top floor | $170,000 | [E1887685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887685/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings. new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Relocate Kitchen, oak floors, spray foam insulation, board/plaster/paint. new woodwork. (Windows to remain). | $450,000 | [ALT1881842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881842/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 560 ft S | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 540 ft E | Alteration or repair | demolition of interior partition walls and reframe | $5,000 | [SF1883634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883634/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft W | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 560 ft S | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1875365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875365/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling, Change of Occupancy to two-family. Interior renovation and alteration of layout. Basement and 1st floor as Unit #1, and 2nd &; 3rd floor as Unit #2. Construct new deck at the rear of the property. New kitchen and bathroom on both units. | $300,000 | [ALT1863574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863574/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and red bricks risers and red bricks on both sides.grind out loose mortar on foundation and repoint foundation | $32,000 | [SF1875186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875186/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mercer-st/) | 340 ft E | Plumbing | Emergency permit. Interior Main Sewer Line Replacement. | $9,500 | [PL1873703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873703/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 260 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-old-colony-av/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $6,453 | [E1872475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872475/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 550 ft SE | Electrical | Install mini-split; re-roughing kitchen; move water heater; add 13 lights | $10,000 | [E1870616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870616/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | kitchen and laundry remodel | $4,500 | [PL1864924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864924/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Building steps to go from existing to deck to rubber roof. We will then bulding/construct a roof top deck | $85,902 | [ALT1856561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856561/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [125 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-mercer-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | 30kw generator Running 3 phase 240 to a transformer then 120v 50amp twist lock tables to spider boxes to power av and toilet trailer. | $1,500 | [E1857086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857086/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen | $27,000 | [SF1856156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856156/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 430 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 530 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 430 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $200,000 | [PL1851573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851573/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $55,500 | [G1851575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851575/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [66-68 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-gates-st/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | installation of new 30 Amp circuit for an electric dryer | $900 | [E1851689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851689/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 790 ft W | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [69 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-old-harbor-st/) | 660 ft E | Roofing | The roof was damaged by wind and the front part has causing leakage to the bedroom so an emergency replacement of the front roof is needed and scheduled on Saturuday March 28. The remainder of replacement of the rest of roof will occur the following weeks. | $50,000 | [SF1834158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834158/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x14 shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $9,512 | [ALT1901144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1901144/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Rough and Finish plumbing work for 2 residential units. | $35,000 | [PL1906589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906589/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Two new gas lines for 2 stoves and 2 tankless water heaters. | $8,000 | [G1906593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906593/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | demolition of the existing three level deck and reconstruction of a new one with specific modifications. | $39,000 | [ALT1868530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868530/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1903928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903928/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [368 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-e-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Shower pan | $3,000 | [PL1897815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897815/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Job address: 109 F St, Boston, MA 02127 Build curbs for the skylights Raise 3 skylights on 8" Interior work (sheetrock, plaster, painting) | $11,025 | [SF1897121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897121/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | LV HVAC Controls | $11,000 | [ELV1900583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900583/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation of commercial plumbing | $50,000 | [PL1894598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894598/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | 1st floor interior fit out of a yoga studio. Work includes not structural gypsum partitions. new finishes (flooring, paint, ceilings, millwork) and the installation and rework of new and existing MEP's;this permit is in conjunction with ALT1881393 | $552,874 | [SF1881455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881455/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | renovation of existing retail space | $132,000 | [E1888977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888977/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles, switches, device boxes and branch circuit and add 5 new general use wall receptacles | $1,400 | [E1882435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882435/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building | $5,000 | [E1882000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882000/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | New HVAC, toilet room / shower, elctricl service panel, lighting, recetacles, partitions, finishes | $275,000 | [ALT1824556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824556/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect existing fireplace, adjust gas piping and venting to allow fireplace to sit lower to the floor. | $2,500 | [G1863690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863690/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing; new perimeter foundation drainage, sump pump, waterproofing; framing, insulation, sheetrock; update existing bathroom; epoxy floor coating; painting. No change to footprint, height, or egress. Update MEP. Work limited to Unit 1 | $77,430 | [SF1863821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [267 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Sign | Aluminum Panel sign with box lettering Alfredos Italian Kitchen (ALT1684563) | $2,500 | [A1858254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1858254/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $10,800 | [ELV1861456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861456/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Complete gut remodel of an existing two family structure. Structural modifications per architects request | $150,000 | [ALT1822175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822175/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Due to dishwasher leak remove cabinets and flooring in kitchen and living room. Replace with new cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. New countertops. Prep and paint walls and ceilings of the unit. No structural work or egress modification. | $20,250 | [SF1846301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846301/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Light renovation of unit #301 including - Kitchen renovation. New lighting in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hall. | $30,000 | [E1856403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856403/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Outdoor Kitchen sink connection to existing rough in | $5,000 | [PL1851912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Tie in roof top grills to existing gas system | $5,000 | [G1851911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851911/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Demise Retail Space | $250,000 | [E1849379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849379/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Installation of water piping with valves and meters for future use, Installation of a horizontal vent pipe with capped connections for future use, | $21,000 | [PL1847454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847454/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect stove. Reconnect after new cabinets installed. | Not listed | [G1846073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846073/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Disconnect and make safe kitchen sink, disposal, fridge water line, dishwasher. Install new kitchen sink, disposal and faucet. Reinstall dishwasher and fridge water line. | $5,000 | [PL1846084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846084/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Light renovation of interior of unit 301, including replacing trim and cabinetry, refinishing floors, and limited electrical, plumbing and HVAC adjustments (subs will pull their own permits). | $500,000 | [SF1830509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830509/) |

## 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 |  | 156 E St | 0.23 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |
| Requested |  | 219 E St | 0.20 mi NW | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 51 Gates St | 490 ft SE | To raze existing structure on a separate permit, combine parcels 0701262000… | [BOA1890064](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-19 |
| Requested |  | 40 Mercer St | 400 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Demo existing single family home…" | [BOA1758953](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-05 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 63 Telegraph St | 540 ft E | Zoning appeal: "New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2" | [BOA1835385](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-01 |

## More on this street

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

- [24 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-telegraph-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [15 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-telegraph-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [13 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-telegraph-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [34 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-telegraph-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [36 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-telegraph-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [36-38 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-telegraph-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025
- [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [51 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-telegraph-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [57 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-telegraph-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 02:51 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 119 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-telegraph-st/