# Building permits at 27 Elgin St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $465,000 alteration or repair at 2018-2020 Centre St, permitted Aug 17.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 20: Installed new GWA-100 boiler, including all water. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Plumbing | Installed new GWA-100 boiler, including all water, gas, and vent connections. System was filled, purged, and tested for proper operation. | $2,300 | [PL1829908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829908/) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Plumbing | Installed new GWA-100 boiler, including all water, gas, and vent connections. System was filled, purged, and tested for proper operation. | $2,300 | [G1829897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1829897/) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save - Window Replacement (23) | $16,100 | [SF1774691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1774691/) |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Installing one Navien NKB-080N gas-fired direct vent boiler. We'll handle all gas piping, venting, and install a Spirovent, #30 Extrol tank, 911S feed valve, and backflow preventer. All required safeties will be in place. We'll also flush the system to clear out any debris and make sure everything r | $2,200 | [G1755843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1755843/) |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Plumbing | Installing one Navien NKB-080N gas-fired direct vent boiler. Work includes all required water piping, venting, and installation of a Spirovent, #30 Extrol expansion tank, 911S feed valve, and backflow preventer. All safeties will be installed per code. The system will be flushed to remove debris and | $2,200 | [PL1755845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1755845/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2041-2051 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2041--2051-centre-st/) | 320 ft E | Sign | replace existing 4'x8' aluminum composite sign for new business | $350 | [ALT1880536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880536/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [348 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348-lagrange-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | Gas leak | $200 | [G1901757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901757/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 930 ft W | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of new exam room sinks during renovation. | $14,700 | [PL1903382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903382/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Install wiring for new office layout | $7,500 | [E1903368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903368/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of all exterior walls with fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $378,500 | [SF1891312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891312/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [481 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/481-lagrange-st/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Install 200 amp service for 2 family with public meter, replace knob & tube wiring on the 1st & 2nd floors, install lights, switches, exhaust fans, & plugs | $40,000 | [E1894429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894429/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The scope of work consists of renovations and conversions to the existing spaces including offices, exam rooms, labs, admin areas, staff rooms, and employee break rooms as well as the addition of a new exterior accessory employee door and stair. | $465,000 | [ALT1848031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848031/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [384-390 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/384--390-lagrange-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include body art in the hair salon [ePlans] | $1,000 | [ALT1798874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798874/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-preston-rd/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Basement remodel | $8,500 | [E1863222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863222/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd fl bath | $7,500 | [PL1861484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861484/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [366 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/366-lagrange-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839408 Occupancy Committee.Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,004 | [SF1838410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838410/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | new rough and finish plumbing forlaundry, laundry sink, lav and toilet | $5,000 | [PL1851510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | test existing gas line, install new modine heater | $1,500 | [G1851511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851511/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [54 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-sturges-rd/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r-max we are also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $13,161 | [SF1845055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845055/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-quinn-wy/) | 1,000 ft NE | Addition | Remodel kitchen and bath | $4,000 | [E1845764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845764/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Removal of slate roof and chimney | $5,000 | [SF1906722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906722/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 KW 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [SF1903318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903318/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [E1904112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904112/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Service conductor refeed | $2,000 | [E1905061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905061/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $3,634 | [SF1889225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [54 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1897405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897405/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Demolition | Removing siding and windows. | $5,000 | [SF1900234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900234/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | replace and or retrofit 52 lights, add dimming wire to existing fixtures and install new dimming panel | $6,000 | [E1899223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899223/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $23,398 | [SF1887799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887799/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 existing windows with 8 new Harvey Windows | $4,600 | [SF1890970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890970/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $7,799 | [E1887842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887842/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Full Demo, Rough & Finish Wiring of Single-Family House Renovation Including all Utilities. 200amp Overhead Service | $25,000 | [E1883149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883149/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of existing finishes. Scope includes removal of non-load-bearing walls, flooring, ceilings, and cabinets. No structural elements or load-bearing walls will be changed or removed. | $5,000 | [SF1881733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881733/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $18,853 | [SF1865338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865338/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $1,500 | [E1865333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865333/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation of first floor bathroom (1) sink, (1) standup shower, (1) toilet | $3,000 | [PL1858866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858866/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Rewiring a bathroom | $2,000 | [E1859968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859968/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Remove and install bathroom fixture | $300 | [E1858492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858492/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | 1st Fl. replace fixtures 2 fl replace fixtures | $1,000 | [PL1856196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856196/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor bathroom | $35,000 | [SF1855773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855773/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and Install a new system of Asphalt shingles and gutters system | $9,913 | [SF1844827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844827/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [PL1853036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853036/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [G1853034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853034/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [57 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Solar | Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor: 0.3 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 Visible Light Transmittance: 0.57 Condensation Resistance: 57 CPD Number: MAR-N-332-00368-00001 | $30,200 | [SF1846764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846764/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,269 | [SF1844630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844630/) |

## 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 |  | 8 Virgil Rd | 0.24 mi NW | To renovate existing single-family dwelling; remove and rebuild roof to add 750 sq. ft. of third-floor… | [BOA1904426](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 384 to 390 Lagrange St | 530 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1812434](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [34 Elgin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-elgin-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025
- [18 Elgin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-elgin-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:08 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-elgin-st/