# Building permits at 27 Union St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.1M alteration or repair at 127 Washington St, permitted Jun 12.

Six permits on record here. The newest, May 29: Customers are getting a Joist sisterd and need a few wires moved. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (55 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Electrical | Customers are getting a Joist sisterd and need a few wires moved. Need to pull a total of 5 conductors down and need to re run them along the beam to back side of the Joist, there will need to be multiple junctions in basement and in Sheetrock upstairs | $1,500 | [E1851388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851388/) |
| May 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | General repairs to foundation interior.. Carpentry structural work will be done by other | $14,300 | [SF1847583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847583/) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in 3rd floor bathroom tub. Replace tub. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,192 | [SF1602120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1602120/) |
| Aug 15, 2011 | Fire systems | hardwire 8 smoke alarms per order fire department | $3,000 | [EFA90860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA90860/) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace hot water tank. | Not listed | [PL15639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL15639/) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace water heater. | Not listed | [G15641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G15641/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15-17 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-union-st/) | 150 ft SE | Plumbing | swap rooftop unit | $2,500 | [G1900819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900819/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-union-st/) | 210 ft SE | Roofing | strip the old shingles roof -If you need to change wood you would pay extra - install 6 ft waterproofing underlayment grace vycor select - install water-Resistant Underlayment. Roofrunner in the rest of the house -F8 Open Face x 10 ft. White Aluminum Drip Edge Flashing around the house -Install Star | $13,000 | [SF1890733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890733/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [23-25 Larose Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-larose-pl/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of bathroom tiles and floor due to active leak. Also replaced tub, vanity and toilet. | $10,000 | [SF1870946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870946/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-union-st/) | 240 ft W | Electrical | Re-wire Kitchen, bathroom, and AC unit | $7,000 | [E1863756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [40 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-union-st/) | 240 ft W | Plumbing | New bathroom,new kitchen | $8,750 | [PL1862629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862629/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [40 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-union-st/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | demo existing kitchen and bath. update the plumbing and electrical to code, new fire blocking,isulation,blue board and plaster,new kitchen cabinetry and countertops. | $81,500 | [SF1857313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857313/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [123 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-nottinghill-rd/) | 510 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace a portion of the shingle roof8 SQ | $12,450 | [SF1904075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904075/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Old bathroom and kitchen renovation. | $6,800 | [PL1905173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905173/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen, replace gas stove same location. | $500 | [G1905166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905166/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen, renovation, bathroom, renovation, painting, blaster, Insulation Deck rebuild same foot print Replace window siding | $121,200 | [SF1904193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904193/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [PL1902418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902418/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [G1902415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902415/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub and install new walk-in shower, exhaust fan, wall and floor tiles, replace all kitchen cabinets, add recessed lights in the kitchen, patching and paint | $49,800 | [SF1897866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897866/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [49 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-union-st/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system consisting of one condenser, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted). | $19,790 | [SF1896285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896285/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [49 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-union-st/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $6,597 | [E1896291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896291/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Oasis proposes to rehab (6) bathroom and (6) kitchen damaged by flood by repairing all ceilings and walls that were damaged from abatement company. new sheetrock, plaster, and paint. New trim and woodwork, baseboards. New planks floors in all units. | $820,000 | [SF1894778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894778/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 420 ft E | Roofing | Strip the old shingles roof. - Install WeatherWatch ice and water shield -GAF Deck Armor Synthetic Underlayment- GAF Pro Start Starter. GAF Timberline architectural shingles UHDZ- GAF Seal A Ridge Hip and Ridge cap.- New aluminum drip edge. New flashing, New pipe boot, vent collars | $18,000 | [SF1895950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895950/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $5,000 | [PL1880364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880364/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of 105 btu gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1880360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880360/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883621/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [45 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-shepard-st/) | 800 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1883049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883049/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [61 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-shannon-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1864020 Occupancy Committee.Insulate Walls and Attic. | $10,200 | [SF1861869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861869/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15-17 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-nottinghill-rd/) | 690 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Creation of an internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement footprint of an owner-occupied two-family dwelling, per the City of Boston ADU Program. | $269,000 | [ALT1833381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833381/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | 6 bathrooms fixture replacement 6 kitchens, fixture replacement. Work to be done at secondary address 121 Washington | $28,000 | [PL1875792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875792/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New Beams (LVL) and Lally columns in the rear for the house for unit 1 and unit 2 to makes safe.; New Structural to provided by the structural engineer, cost reflected on ALT1846422.*2 Family #3378/2001 | $17,500 | [ALT1846422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846422/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-nottinghill-rd/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing for 3 units. No Structural Changes. | $13,036 | [SF1856787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856787/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-shannon-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home. | Not listed | [ALT1864020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864020/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [19-21 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-monastery-rd/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1869190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869190/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [84-86 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-nottinghill-rd/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 400A | $10,000 | [E1867979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867979/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14-16 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-lyne-rd/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing knee wall and steps, replace with new. Wall to not exceed 39inches in height | $56,000 | [SF1873399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873399/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family; | Not listed | [ALT1860249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860249/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace new TREX at the front porch and the 1st and the 2nd floor in the rear porch | $18,800 | [SF1859599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859599/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Masonry, Concrete, and metal repairs and coatings. Cut and point all masonry. | $2,137,898 | [SF1857660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857660/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 810 ft SE | Roofing | water intrusion currently, remove and install new shingles check and replace damaged wood install ice and water shield install drip edge | $16,200 | [SF1860010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860010/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Assess Electrical Damage due to sprinkler activation. Run temp power for Hot Water and remediation. | $8,500 | [E1859957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859957/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [50-52 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-euston-rd/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and basement ceiling insulation. | $13,899 | [SF1856345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856345/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [76 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-euston-rd/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Emergency service repair. Riser was ripped off building. Going to replace the broken rigid pipe and run new XHHW conductors to the meter box inside | $4,000 | [E1856327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856327/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [70 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-claymoss-rd/) | 540 ft E | Electrical | wire recess lighting and outlets in three season room | $2,200 | [E1846630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846630/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [10-12 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-lyne-rd/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace vynl siding of the entire exterior home. | $15,000 | [SF1853819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853819/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [38 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-claymoss-rd/) | 820 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashings, Replace Chimney Flashing, Rebuild Top Course of Chimney, Install Cement and Stainless Steel Cap | $17,106 | [SF1851494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851494/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [101-103 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-nottinghill-rd/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing unfinished attic into habitable space, as shown in the attached drawings. Scope includes new bathroom, windows, insulation, and updates to existing stair from the second floor. The attic will remain part of the same unit as the second floor. | $80,000 | [ALT1738715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738715/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | new structural interior framing by engineer plans correlated with alt1846422 | $17,500 | [SF1846408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846408/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [36 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-shepard-st/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | New gas line for furnace | $5,500 | [G1845310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845310/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [99-101 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-union-st/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | New AC circuit, breaker, gfi outlet | $1,000 | [E1741236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1741236/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [48 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-wallingford-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Resurface driveway | $10,000 | [SF1903944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903944/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demolition to expose hallway areas as precondition for architecture planning. | $8,000 | [SF1902044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902044/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [26 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-winship-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Furnish and install a new EPDM (rubber) roofing system on rear of home. | $5,782 | [SF1896383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896383/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Unit 3 bathroom rewire | $2,000 | [E1865419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865419/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-nottinghill-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Job Electrical work : Service upgrade from 200A to 600A for a 16-unit residential building. Install new 600A service equipment, replace feeders, and replace electrical panels for all 16 apartments. | $58,000 | [E1862092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862092/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. Replace Bathtub, vanity, tile floor, plaster walls, painting. | $25,800 | [SF1853093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853093/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1864769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864769/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | re-plumb 2 bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor. 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 2 tub/shower | $7,000 | [PL1861830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861830/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | rewire 2 bathrooms due to fire Demo all wiring in basement apt so it can not be renovated back to apt repair some code violations | $15,000 | [E1855302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855302/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | ;15 Colborne Rd is an existing 20 unit residential building.; | Not listed | [ALT1854974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854974/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [16 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-winship-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | painting, new wood floor over existing floor | $5,000 | [SF364075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF364075/) |

## More on this street

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

- [23 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-union-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [31-35 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--35-union-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [20 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-union-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [17-21 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--21-union-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [16 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-union-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [15 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-union-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [15-17 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-union-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [40 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-union-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [41 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-union-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [10 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-union-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 08:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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