# Building permits at 27 Charles St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M alteration or repair at 500 Rutherford Av, permitted Jul 6.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Swap out gas furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 94 more permits (93 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Plumbing | swap out gas furnace | $28,000 | [G1869770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869770/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Short Street Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-short-street-pl/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove stucco, add PT lath, vapor barrier, durock for brick veneer finish | $45,000 | [SF1884457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884457/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [68 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-baldwin-st/) | 150 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair and repaint the dormers and fascia on all four sides of the building. Inspect the slate roof and reinstall any missing or displaced slate tiles as needed. | $14,000 | [SF1860090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860090/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [411 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/411-bunker-hill-st/) | 140 ft NE | Alteration or repair | A bathroom renovation will be carried out, with no changes to the layout. All fixtures will remain in their existing locations, and it will be a simple renovation. | $34,900 | [SF1852246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852246/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 69 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | furnish and install 400 amp feeder for H422 Panel | $45,000 | [E1908206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908206/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $2,305 | [E1906441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906441/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [358 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-bunker-hill-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | gas furnace replacement | $5,000 | [G1906101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906101/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Existing tenant 2nd floor. Replace existing kitchen counter top. Install new Mother Room cabinets and sink. Install new ACT in two areas. | $15,000 | [SF1904846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904846/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Temporary generator for 1 day for private event. | $1,500 | [ETS1905050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1905050/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Schraftts Center Cafe- Minor interior improvements to existing finishes. Ne Painting, millwork repairs, FF&E. All work in full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. No changes to Egress or Life Safety Systems. | $2,500 | [SF1903399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903399/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [413 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413-main-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, replacement of the existing roof hatch. | $27,350 | [SF1902033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902033/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new lab | $22,000 | [PL1902507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902507/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [29 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-auburn-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Siding and trim on all sides except driveway; | $28,800 | [SF1902313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902313/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [530-532 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530--532-medford-st/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | There new kitchens, 4 new bathrooms (new tub/shower kit, new flooring, vanity, toilet) update electric switches, outlets, and lights, new flooring, paint | $175,000 | [SF1896289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896289/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo and make safe on the 1st and 2nd floor | $10,000 | [E1901069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901069/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | supply and install new drain and vent for kitchen also new 4 gallon electric hot water heater with drain pan. | $10,000 | [PL1900499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900499/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | New Gym Locker Rooms and Bathrooms | $180,000 | [PL1883921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883921/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | relocate gas line | $800 | [G1897311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897311/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new Data Drops, Terminate existing cables | $8,000 | [ELV1894555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894555/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | The work consists of fitting out an existing space and turning it into a commercial kitchen workshop. This will include new low voltage work such as data outlets, KDS monitor outlets and other low voltage devices needed for a complete kitchen system. | $20,000 | [ELV1896502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896502/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [99 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-russell-st/) | 940 ft SE | Roofing | Rot repair work on shingle siding, replace deckboards in back that have rot. | $37,249 | [SF1889754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889754/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage HVAC controls for 1 MAU, 3 kitchen hood, 1 EF | $9,000 | [ELV1885536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1885536/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [405 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405-main-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of an existing three-family dwelling with a small rear addition. No change in use or occupancy. Replace the existing egress configuration of one interior stair and one exterior fire escape with one interior exit stair and a complete sprinkler system. | $1,072,000 | [ALT1871335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871335/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Demo existing first floor restroom and pantry sink. | $1,000 | [PL1891252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891252/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Fire systems | alterations to an existing system. | $5,000 | [EFA1889204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889204/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Renovations to an existing suite. | $75,000 | [E1889202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889202/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Install multiple disconnects for existing equipment as you enter the customers space for safety relocate receptacles from ceiling down closer to equipment to eliminate the use of cords install circuit for equipment | $9,000 | [E1884117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884117/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [98 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-baldwin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel, one kitchen sink, and one dishwasher. | $3,500 | [PL1879161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879161/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Albion Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-albion-pl/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Install new recessed lights, wire in new appliances | $8,900 | [E1888210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888210/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [8 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-auburn-st/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | new 4 led lights in stair way, new subpanel, new deck lights and headhouse lighting with switches and outlets for deck and to provide power for headhouse equipment | $4,500 | [E1887858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887858/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [19 Albion Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-albion-pl/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | New kitchen sink and dishwasher, same location. | $2,500 | [PL1886240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886240/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [19 Albion Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-albion-pl/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas cooktop, same location | $1,000 | [G1886247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886247/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Fire systems | Provide and install new FA devices to accommodate a tenant fitout on 3rd floor of a 5 story building. New devices will be of the addressable type and will tie into existing fa system for the building. | $10,000 | [EFA1885957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885957/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [98 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-baldwin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Electrical | Kitchen rewire, replace sub panel within unit from 8 spaces to 30 spaces, add lighting in living room. | $7,500 | [E1883118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883118/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Wonder Spyce Commercial Kitchen | $80,000 | [PL1886179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886179/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | The electrical work consists of fitting out an existing space and turning it into a commercial kitchen workshop. This will include a new lighting system, equipment outlets/power, providing HVAC equipment with power and disconnects and any other electrical work needed to have a complete system. | $270,000 | [E1883571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883571/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | install a "test kitchen Only" within an existing office space. The tenant intends to use this space as a workshop to fine-tune restaurant operations for their retail locations. This facility will not be open to the public and no sales will be done at said premises The scope of work will include all  | $899,873 | [ALT1866796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866796/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [19 Albion Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-albion-pl/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and faucet. Replace hardwood floors, sand and finish. New baseboards, prime and paint. | $60,240 | [SF1881596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881596/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [111 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-baldwin-st/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing basement and 1/2 bath to use as an art studio, storage and mechanical room. Build interior walls, waterproof and install insulation in exterior wall, install drywall and apply plaster, finish carpentry, replace bathroom fixtures, install lights and outlets, paint work in walls only | $92,190 | [ALT1839926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839926/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage Johnson Controls temperature control wiring for 14 VAV boxes and 12 VRF fan coils and one EF/ERV | $12,000 | [ELV1875994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875994/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor demolition of existing tenant space. Turning all existing sprinkler heads upright. | $311,554 | [ALT1858688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858688/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | (1) new water meter install | $200 | [PL1873452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873452/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Rough, run, and terminate 60 cat6 drops in new office as per plan. Install cable tray throughout space for support. | $15,000 | [ELV1872663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872663/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Fire systems | Install horns / strobes for low voltage fire alarm system in new space for EBF Gym | $10,000 | [EFA1873052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1873052/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [28-30 Albion Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-albion-pl/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Remove the two existing Burnham atmospheric block boilers and atmospheric water heaters, Replace with two wall hung high Efficient combi boilers for units 1 &; 2. | $1,000 | [G1846445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846445/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [41 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-baldwin-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | panel replacement | $3,713 | [E1849894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849894/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [39 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-auburn-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Strip and install 10 square of siding on house. Install all pvc trim on windows and cornerboards on front of house. | $15,500 | [SF1870712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870712/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation to existing amenity center to include new partitions, millwork, act, flooring and paint. | $375,000 | [SF1868412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868412/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [448 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/448-main-st/) | 410 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $10,000 | [G1869183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869183/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Fire systems | Relocating and replacing existing devices, adding new devices where necessary according to stamped plan. | $10,500 | [EFA1863501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863501/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy to include Fitness Studio. Interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a fitness studio, including construction of workout areas, locker rooms, restrooms, reception, and support spaces. Work includes new partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades | $2,568,934 | [ALT1835206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835206/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [98 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-baldwin-st/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation including replacement of 3 windows on the front of the unit. | $59,892 | [SF1864474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864474/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [380 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-bunker-hill-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen work: Replace countertops and new faucet. All cabinets and appliances remain. | $40,000 | [SF1862860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862860/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Fitout of Wonder HDR Spyce Office Space | $85,600 | [PL1863060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863060/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Run, wire, and install electrical power, lighting, switching and equipment for office space renovation. We will also run and supply new devices for fire alarm in space on existing zone. | $92,000 | [E1863489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863489/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Visual inspection of concrete columns and windows at the west elevation (drops 1-13) of the Schrafft's building. Sound test for debonded concrete and patch in kind. Coat entire area with elastomeric paint. | $77,250 | [SF1862592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862592/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [41 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-baldwin-st/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $4,184 | [SF1861475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861475/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [25 Chappie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-chappie-st/) | 510 ft E | Electrical | Wire 2.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Wire 1.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect for air handler | $2,000 | [E1861453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861453/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Wire new boxing gym with bathrooms in new suite created on ground flr | $125,000 | [E1860482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860482/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [54 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-baldwin-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | This is a duplicate application from permit # E969501 from 6/27/2019 Due to an Eversource error we need to apply again despite the work already being complete and signed off | $2,500 | [E1860469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860469/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [110 Baldwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-baldwin-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of a heat pump system (2.3 tons) | $3,000 | [E1860080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860080/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | interior tenant fit-out of a new office within an existing office space. The scope of work includes relocating and turning up sprinkler heads, as well as necessary fire alarm (FA) work. | $765,324 | [ALT1852922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852922/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor interior demo of tenant space. Permit fee paid under ALT1858688. Long form pulled to turn sprinkler heads up. No FA work, no structural work. | $1,000 | [SF1858692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858692/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [20 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-auburn-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | New vanity, toilet and bathtub. Unit A | $2,500 | [PL1855123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855123/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [20 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-auburn-st/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Install wiring for bath remodel | $2,000 | [E1853019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853019/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 780 ft SW | Fire systems | Tier II fire alarm application for fire alarm work related to station 6 electrical equipment upgrades and support work.. | $35,000 | [ALT1823272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823272/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [29 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-auburn-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install replacement style windows in select windows w/older style windows (some windows were replaced by former owner) Closet Storage Area work - reconfigure closets enlarging them & making more functional plus Remove Built- In entertainment Hutch - this work requires wallboard & floor repair | $6,000 | [SF1850510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850510/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [20 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-auburn-st/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit A. Replace existing tub and tile surround. Install new tile floors, vanity, toilet and lighting. Install new moldings and paint. | $28,000 | [SF1849156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849156/) |
| May 17, 2026 | [22 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-auburn-st/) | 660 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas to 200k btu Boiler, gas to 2 small fireplace inserts | $5,000 | [G1824208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1824208/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-main-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1849069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849069/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-main-st/) | 350 ft W | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1849072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849072/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [36 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-auburn-st/) | 620 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of existing 20amp heat pump with new 20amp heat pump | $1,000 | [E1847243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847243/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [22 Auburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-auburn-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Complete rewire renovation, service change | $40,000 | [E1843320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843320/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [37 Essex St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-essex-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire roof of 37 Essex St. Gutter and downspouts replacement at front and rear of home -37 Essex St. Gutter Guards installation on 2 gutter sections gutters of 37 Essex St. | $10,499 | [SF1903333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903333/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [428 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/428-medford-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1895345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895345/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19-25 Lyndeboro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--25-lyndeboro-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | removal of buried house trap on inside sewer main located under basement stairs at 22 Lyndeboro St | $4,000 | [PL1895864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895864/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [34 Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mead-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel 0201039000 into 2 parcels: Lot 1, 34 Mead Street, to contain 1914 sf. Lot 2, 34R Mead Street, to contain 2533 sf.*Clarification: 34 Mead to contain 2 units | $500 | [ALT1733832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1733832/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [43 Essex St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-essex-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | remodel of basement to include new bathroom and laundry | $8,500 | [PL1889061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889061/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3 Clarken Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-clarken-ct/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic Long form ALT1879368 | $2,120 | [SF1835515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835515/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3 Bunker Hill Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-bunker-hill-ct/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Replace entrance box and relocate electric meter | $4,000 | [E1889839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889839/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Alford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-alford-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of sports lighting, pedestrian lighting, receptacles, wiring to scoreboards, and new electrical service for the Ryan Playground Phase 2 project. | $525,400 | [E1888056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888056/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [30 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-eden-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,500 | [G1875991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875991/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-eden-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | replace gas fired water heater | $1,500 | [PL1875989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875989/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [34r Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34r-mead-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel 0201039000 into 2 parcels: Lot 1, 34 Mead Street, to contain 1914 sf. Lot 2, 34R Mead Street, to contain 2533 sf.Note: 34 mead to contain 2 units | $500 | [ALT1733835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1733835/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4 Forest Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-forest-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Take over this project that already passed the rough electrical inspection. Finish the kitchen with 6-20 circuit for appliances and electric stove Add hardwires smoke detector Replace electrical pane1 Add 24 recessed lights Rewires 3 bathroom | $7,000 | [E1865248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865248/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-oak-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Sign | replace the existing banner with a new one | $1,500 | [ALT1860558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860558/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [10 Stack St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-stack-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | generator grounding for event on July 4th | $300 | [ETS1860813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1860813/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2 Forest Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-forest-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Repair existing rooftop deck and flat roof, including replacement of damaged decking boards, repairs to existing deck framing as needed, and localized repairs to the flat roof to restore waterproofing and functionality. | $22,099 | [SF1855731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855731/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [465 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-medford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Sign | Refresh of the site Directionals: Replacement Faces for Existing Sign 1A.1 Refurbish existing Directional and relocate for better visibility 2A.1 New Directional Flight House 3A.1 Single Face Non Illuminated Pylon sign 425 Medford Street Shraft's 4A.1 | $39,680 | [ALT1805093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1805093/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [465 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-medford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Install (2) owner supplied four post rack, (4) 48 port patch panels, (150) Cat5e drops, (6) HDMI drops, all cabling and labeling for drops. | $35,000 | [ELV1852630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852630/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [465 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-medford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Access control for new space/migration from old space. | $12,000 | [ELV1852033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852033/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [465 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-medford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of Access Control System | $14,000 | [ELV1850774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850774/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [10 Stack St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-stack-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Event will be using generator to supply power for all lighting needs | $1,000 | [E1847220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847220/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Lyndeboro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-lyndeboro-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | remove the front steps and rebuilding,with cement block,and install a granite on top | $13,800 | [SF1845862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845862/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [75 Hood Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-hood-park-dr/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install four 30amp 480volt outlets, install eight 20amp 480volt outlets, install six 20amp 120volt duplex receptacles, trace out existing circuits and relabel electrical panel legends. Install new labels on existing electrical panels with no existing designation. Install circuit numbers on outlets | $19,000 | [E1845685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845685/) |

## 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 |  | 486 to 490 Medford St | 670 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Scope of work involves adding a new stair layout for 2 units…" | [BOA1883703](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Requested |  | 75 Russell St | 0.24 mi SE | To confirm occupancy of a single family home | [BOA1883344](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Requested |  | 40 Auburn St | 570 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "This is a second floor addition over a one story section of a two story single family…" | [BOA1877646](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-24 |

## More on this street

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

- [30 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-charles-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [31-35 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--35-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [20 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-charles-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [20-26 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--26-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [17 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-charles-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [16 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charles-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-charles-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [13-15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [12 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 14:35 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, 08:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 94 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-charles-st/