# Building permits at 216 Austin St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 15, 2024: Upgrade existing 100amp overhead service to 200amps. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade existing 100amp overhead service to 200amps | $6,100 | [E1674128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674128/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [29 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-deforest-st/) | 990 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $8,000 | [G1907935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907935/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [29 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-deforest-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Electrical Panel upgrade | $5,000 | [E1907945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907945/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [163 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-austin-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 14 windows, one slider door, and one entry door - no structural changes. | $38,658 | [SF1894511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894511/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [238 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-west-st/) | 990 ft SW | Other | Removed front rotted wood and replaced it with vinyl. | $3,500 | [SF1905947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905947/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [145 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-sherrin-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | duplex receptacles, bathroom exhaust fan | $3,951 | [E1905899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905899/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [160 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-austin-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Excavate beside foundation to basement floor level. Pour concrete footings, then build poured concrete walls forming the stairwell shaft. Install concrete stairs. Frame two egress door openings in the stairwell walls at appropriate heights. Hang exterior-rated doors. Build dog house siding, shingles | $19,975 | [ALT1792222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1792222/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 Beechmont Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-beechmont-te/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose we are also insulating the attic with 15" of cellulose an air sealing | $8,573 | [SF1902070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902070/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [173 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-sherrin-st/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demoing and reinstalling 2 replacement windows upstairs and 4 replacement hopper windows in the basement. There are no changes in size to the rough openings. | $9,897 | [SF1888277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888277/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [135 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-windham-rd/) | 590 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,300 | [SF1882245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882245/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [135 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-windham-rd/) | 590 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,300 | [E1882249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882249/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lodgehill-rd/) | 770 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roofs down to roof sheathing. Install new ice and water shield, roofing paper, drip edge metal, starter shingles, CertainTeed LandMark Pro (Moire Black) architectural shingles, re-lead chimney and hip and ridge cap shingles. | $15,388 | [SF1884327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884327/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Install of a whole house generator | $2,500 | [G1877830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877830/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Lodgehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lodgehill-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Electrical | Supply and install standby generator with trench | $7,000 | [E1875817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875817/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [181 Sherrin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-sherrin-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1867910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867910/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home | $8,000 | [PL1864721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864721/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 420 ft NW | Plumbing | gas pipe single family | $3,000 | [G1864723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864723/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | rewire house | $12,000 | [E1863746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863746/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [120 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-windham-rd/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Kitchen on 1st flr and 3 Bathrooms 1 on 1st flr and 2 on the 2nd flr. | $550 | [PL1863046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863046/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goff-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows; no structural changes | $7,212 | [SF1858151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858151/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Building has been unoccupied for last 5 years so eversource shut off meter wiring has been checked 3 circuits now only connected to electrical panel everything else disconnected Need to get power reconnected | $300 | [E1850344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850344/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [10 Goff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-goff-st/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel 1 Kitchen, 1 bathroom and 2 half bathrooms, replace roof, rebuild deck as per existing, install replacement windows, interior and exterior painting, | $108,000 | [SF1846754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846754/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-gwinnett-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | remodeling full bathroom on 2nd floor, and kitchen sink on 1 st floor | $5,000 | [PL1907973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907973/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-gwinnett-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate the existing kitchen and one bathroom. Remove and replace cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, shower and bathroom fixtures. Repair affected drywall and paint. Plumbing and electrical work will be performed under separate trade permit | $40,000 | [SF1905200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905200/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [19 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-gwinnett-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $17,000 | [SF1905765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905765/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [15 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-westminster-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [SF1900140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900140/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-thatcher-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [E1896273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896273/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [8 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-thatcher-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [SF1896265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896265/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [PL1895558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895558/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [318 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | We will draw down, cut free and properly / legally dispose of the existing National Radiator Company Boiler. We procure, place and adapt the new Burnham IN5I Independence Series Boiler to the existing steam supply and returns. | $9,750 | [G1895555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895555/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [5 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-asheville-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $19,067 | [SF1879316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879316/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 family home in existence for many years | Not listed | [ALT1858694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858694/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | 100 AMP main service panel upgrade needed at site | $2,000 | [E1886085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886085/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [961 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-hyde-park-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | 1) Removal of all knob and tuning wires. 2) Installation of new wiring for a complete electrical upgrades to unit #1. 3) Installation of new electrical sub-panel for unit #1. | $15,800 | [E1872948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872948/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [87 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-windham-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade | $8,349 | [E1835335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835335/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [SF1851600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851600/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [E1851601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851601/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site | $6,000 | [E1864293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864293/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home. | Not listed | [ALT1858943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858943/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [30 Deforest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-deforest-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | siding, windows and doors replacement | $20,000 | [SF1850644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850644/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [322 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322-west-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs | $13,600 | [SF1859839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859839/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Asheville Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-asheville-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic and kneewall | $5,446 | [SF1855475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855475/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Pending;ALT1858943 - Occupancy Committee.Remove and replace old existing shingles, 7 sq, right side only. Install high performance synthetic underlayment Apply up to 6 feet ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $2,800 | [SF1848047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848047/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [747 Beechmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/747-beechmont-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 324sq ft deck boards and railings, install new boards and rails - no digging, no framing | $23,172 | [SF1847068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847068/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [3-5 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-thatcher-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace front Deck install new footing, and new staircase. | $9,000 | [SF1842856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842856/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2 Gwinnett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-gwinnett-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Addition | Install new dormer to extend living space into attic area, install new kitchen install new bathroom per plans in conjunction with S.F.1805660*1 Family &; Garage; #517/1940-FD | $125,000 | [ALT1828858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828858/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 12.

## More on this street

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

- [184 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-austin-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [163 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [160 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [155 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [105 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-austin-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [93 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-austin-st/): newest permit Feb 16, 2026
- [92 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-austin-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [88 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-austin-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [85 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-austin-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [78-80 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-austin-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:34 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-austin-st/