# Building permits at 278 E Cottage St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 51 Saint Margaret St, permitted Jul 1.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 27, 2024: Replace 3 gang meter sockets to 4 gang meter sockets. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 85 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 530 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | Electrical | Replace 3 gang meter sockets to 4 gang meter sockets | $3,500 | [E1679727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1679727/) |
| Oct 4, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Installation of vinyl siding and repairs to front porch. To correct violation v81127 for working without permit. | $5,300 | [SF44731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF44731/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 220 ft SE | Electrical | New bedroom addition, with a center light, recessed lights, a smoke detector extension from existing system and a hall light. Work being done in apartment #4 | $4,500 | [E1906086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906086/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 220 ft SE | Alteration or repair | UNIT # 4 Build new Bedroom close walls create open for glass panel to be installed add pocket door at bathroom add LVL for support*2.3.26 Application assigned to FD 2.10.26 | $33,793 | [ALT1813914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813914/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [928 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/928-dorchester-av/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove and replace all stair threads and clips install new stair threads remove all bar grating install new bar grating and secure with j-bolts remove all existing bolts and install new grade 5 hardware remove surface rust paint black | $28,500 | [SF1866800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866800/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 220 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $15,070 | [SF1850002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850002/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | [16 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-taft-st/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Temp Generator power for film production. (AND ONLYTEMP GENERATOR POWER) October 7th Set and Work Trucks | $500 | [ETS1905792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1905792/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porches to be same size and shape | $20,000 | [SF1905886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905886/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [49 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-buttonwood-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling: tile, plumbing, cabinetry. No structural work. | $34,950 | [SF1899508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899508/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 850 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-buttonwood-st/) | 740 ft N | Roofing | Install new rubber roof. | $27,560 | [SF1901841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901841/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [16 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grant-st/) | 540 ft E | Alteration or repair | strip existing siding install new vinil siding new pvc trims and fascia, reapir front and back deck, kept same sie and layout, replace composite deck floor and new ovc railings | $142,600 | [SF1902149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902149/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $25,000 | [E1900736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900736/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | new waste pipe to all new fixture toilet, sink, kitchen sink, shower. | $24,000 | [PL1897969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897969/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 700 ft SE | Plumbing | new gas line to stove, hot air furnace and tankless water heater. | $10,000 | [G1897965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897965/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [912-916 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--916-dorchester-av/) | 430 ft N | Sign | Install wall and blade signs | $9,019 | [ALT1886682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886682/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harbor-view-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bathroom on all 3 floors, install insulation as needed. Flooring, painting, electrical and plumbing work. | $97,500 | [SF1896053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896053/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [35 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-sudan-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | To change occupancy from three-family to four-family by converting basement level into a residential unit | $219,000 | [ALT1628851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1628851/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/) | 500 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single fam residential home to 3 family. Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler system to be installed.;E[plan] Filed.*CC application Reassigned to FD on 7/14/2026 | $575,000 | [ALT1813988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813988/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replaced rotted lumber on rear triple deck | $18,670 | [SF1879840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879840/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Taft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-taft-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | bath tub removal, new install, tile, window stone 8 taft unit # 1 | $10,571 | [SF1878644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878644/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Replace 15 existing 2x4 troffer light fixtures with 15 new Led flat panel troffers in second floor classroom Install 2 exit signs and 2 emergency back up units | $7,500 | [E1880506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880506/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization | $4,392 | [SF1873414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873414/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Rewire wire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878148/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | New building | Rewire whole house | $280,000 | [E1873243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873243/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 340 ft W | Plumbing | Reset vanity Reset shower faucets Reset Toilet Reset Dishwasher Reset Sink | $1,950 | [PL1857812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857812/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Reset kitchen cabinet and appliances. Reset bathroom fixtures. | $23,740 | [SF1857805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857805/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-grant-st/) | 530 ft E | Roofing | Strip/reroof | $15,500 | [SF1873267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873267/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [31-33 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-willis-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacing porch. Old one falling down. | $5,000 | [SF1872815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872815/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing of the house. | $30,050 | [PL1867539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867539/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Repipe gas pipe for unit 1 and 2 only. | $16,500 | [G1867533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867533/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [10 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-crescent-av/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | install aluminum coil on fascia & paint soffit | $7,870 | [SF1868160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868160/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Main Ceiling R22 Blown-in Cellulose (Drill) | $16,148 | [SF1863007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863007/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5 Romsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-romsey-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip flashing tape around all openings Supply and install new standard PVC mounting blocks (light, meter, plug plate, hose bib, etc.) Supply and install Hardie soffit on whole house All trim work | $86,965 | [SF1845289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845289/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [53 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-crescent-av/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $8,316 | [SF1828106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828106/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [946a-952 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946a--952-dorchester-av/) | 340 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (Tub to Tub, lav and toilet) Address: 950 Dorchester Ave #206 Dorchester MA 02125 | $1,500 | [PL1858768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858768/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | 3 Family full renovation per attached drawing. | $315,000 | [ALT1822188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Fire systems | Install a UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857359/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Fire systems | Install an ew UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857357/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22 Newport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-newport-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $14,000 | [SF1843758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843758/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [23 Howes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howes-st/) | 370 ft SW | Roofing | Install new EPDM roof over existing roof with 1 inch of close cell insulation. | $13,400 | [SF1848670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848670/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install new hardwood floor/suspended ceiling and paint due to water damage | $110,850 | [SF1848992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848992/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,339 | [SF1848772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848772/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [40 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-buttonwood-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation and added laundry | $5,000 | [E1844334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844334/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [990-996 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990--996-dorchester-av/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install a new counter top, plumbing to accommodate sink, electrical to accommodate light fixture and outlet and fire block if necessary. | $10,000 | [SF1841997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841997/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing. | $36,000 | [PL1841083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841083/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Running gas pipe for 2 furnaces, 2 gas stoves, 2 water heaters for unit 1 and 2. | $10,500 | [G1839108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1839108/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 340 ft W | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bathroom outlets, switches, lights, and appliances in unit #1. 10368750 jd | $6,400 | [E1837879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837879/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas line for laundry | $1,000 | [G1904941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904941/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [41 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sumner-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers | $8,000 | [SF1906522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906522/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | gas piping for 3 tankless water heaters, 3 gas furnaces, and 3 gas stoves | $5,000 | [G1906216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906216/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Install five receptacles, three switches, and one recessed closet light; relocate the office light and add dedicated 20-amp washer and 30-amp dryer circuits, with other new devices connected to existing circuits. | $2,500 | [E1903825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903825/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [4 Victoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-victoria-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of new siding and windows | $60,000 | [SF1903892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903892/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | New Laundry | $1,500 | [PL1903880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903880/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,000 | [ETS1901807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901807/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [65 Sagamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-sagamore-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher; | $1,000 | [PL1902710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902710/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [86 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 units, and house panel. Keep existing service. Bring 125a feed/panel to each unit to rewire branch cricuits. switches/outlets receptacle/lights. Bring unit up to code. Install AFCI/GFCI protection. Properly ground and bond existing service. Old work snaking and wiring in each unit | $50,000 | [E1900009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900009/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [78 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Service Upgrade to 200A | $3,000 | [E1879444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879444/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [49-51 Sudan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-sudan-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Inspect the electrical service to make sure everything is in good condition and ready for Eversource to install an additional meter for the common area. | $300 | [E1895947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895947/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair to columns | $1,500 | [SF1890926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890926/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [33 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-spring-garden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of 1 FamilyNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;DANIEL RAE: | Not listed | [ALT1891040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891040/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [91 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-buttonwood-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Existing house is a single house family. We would like to convert basement to an ADU unit (approx. 860 SF). The work includes constructing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room and 1 kitchen. This would make it a single house + ADU unit. Also add an additional bathroom for the first floor bedroom. | $100,000 | [ALT1807338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807338/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Working on 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 4 bathroom | $20,000 | [PL1883425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883425/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Install 2-ton ductless mini-split system in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1882954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882954/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | 7 new full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries, 3 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1882141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882141/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878149/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | install 9 replacement windows | $6,760 | [SF1871682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871682/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Harbor View St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harbor-view-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Complete bathrooms remodeling on all 3 floors including electrical and plumbing work. Preparation and paint entire apartments. Install new floating flooring and trim on all 3 floors. Construct/improvement of basement storage area only and half bathroom. | $150,000 | [ALT1874151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874151/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | low voltage wiring | $1,000 | [ELV1867771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867771/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Hardwired smoke detectorsattn open building code violation at this property;v875408 | $1,000 | [EFA1867772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867772/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Complete rewire of 3-family dwelling. New wiring for 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & bathroom in each unit. Install dedicated circuits for HVAC condensers, Navien water heaters & gas stoves. New 200A 4-gang meter (3 units + public bypass). Smoke/CO alarms & low-voltage TV wiring. | $20,000 | [E1867770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867770/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 0.19 mi N | New building | To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade.; This will be a Nominal Fee Filing | $750,000 | [ERT1476089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1476089/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [857-861 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857--861-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Work to be done at secondary address 91 Roseclair. The imspection of the meter Because no usage mre than 1 year | $200 | [E1864268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864268/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | need to upgrade this underground service to 200A and add a common meter for this 3 families house | $6,500 | [E1861619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861619/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6-8 Belfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-belfort-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace 3rd floor electrical panel and troubleshooting outlets not working in the bedroom | $2,600 | [E1861904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861904/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT1554519 to fix paperwork error: increasing width by 6 inches and length by 2 feet. Consistent with ZBA and BPD approved plans. | Not listed | [A1838266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1838266/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,403 | [SF1855916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855916/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [42 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pleasant-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Water Filtration System | $5,110 | [PL1852770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852770/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [36 Spring Garden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-spring-garden-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | wiring and installation hardwire smoke and CO detectors | $1,500 | [EFA1850959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850959/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [49 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-willis-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair rear stairs, replace kitchen cabinets 7 foot set Walls and base cabinets, repair all plaster walls, ceilings and repaint. Replace interior doors, replace tile in bathroom area. Sand and stain hardwood floor. | $25,000 | [SF1849534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849534/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |

## More on this street

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

- [276 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [272 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [264 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/264-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [258 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/258-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025
- [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [226 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [187 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [157 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026

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Map, both permits at this address and 85 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-e-cottage-st/