# Building permits at 28 Shafter St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 alteration or repair at 39 Harvard St, permitted Aug 10.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 31, 2025: Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 84 more permits (82 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $12,600 | [SF1773736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773736/) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Fence, wall or deck | remove existing front concrete wall and fence and install new footing, wall, steps and railings;and wrought iron fence and gate for driveway and gate to entrance to house. | $3,500 | [SF486814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF486814/) |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl Siding On Single Family Dwelling. | $22,094 | [SF102884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF102884/) |
| Apr 12, 2010 | Electrical | rewiring seven rooms | $4,000 | [E21326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E21326/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 230 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 11 squares of existing roofing. Install new Owens Corning architectural asphalt shingles, including synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, flashing, ridge ventilation, and all required roofing accessories. Work to be completed in accordance with MA | $21,509 | [SF1894114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894114/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 230 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $8,131 | [SF1882062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882062/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 230 ft SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $27,222 | [E1882068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882068/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 200 ft NW | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 190 ft N | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo cabinets, bathroom and damaged ceiling. Renovate kitchen, Bathrooms, and bedroom closets repair wood flooring and paint. | $50,000 | [SF1902497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902497/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 530 ft SW | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 530 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [32 Harlem St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-harlem-st/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | add a circuits for lights & outlets in the common areas, Request a public meter for existing public meter socket | $3,500 | [E1904321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904321/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 760 ft S | Roofing | demo/replace 12 squares of asphalt shingles demo/replace 2 square of ruber roof | $11,500 | [SF1903831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903831/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | Strip reroof home & garage | $25,000 | [SF1902974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902974/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-maybrook-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $14,000 | [SF1901726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 780 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 400 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 450 ft W | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 620 ft NE | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 840 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with public meter. UA 28821744 | $8,000 | [E1895509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895509/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elmont-st/) | 590 ft S | Roofing | New shingle roof strip off old roof, new pvc railings, new vinyl replacement window and window trim and new exterior door replacement. | $42,300 | [SF1894192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894192/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-maybrook-st/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Repair leaks in gas piping so that gas can be restored to home. Work is being performed only in unit 2. | $1,900 | [G1889932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889932/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [69 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-greenwood-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $24,000 | [SF1886877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886877/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-maybrook-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Rough and finish of 3 level single family | $16,000 | [E1882555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882555/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 570 ft NW | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Ripley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-ripley-rd/) | 370 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring replacement AC system (Coil/Condenser) | $1,035 | [E1870463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870463/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,064 | [SF1863031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863031/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings, and replacing it if necessary. | $12,500 | [SF1859116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859116/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 880 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in new building iaw 780 cmr 10th edition to include fire alarm initiating and notification devices | $3,500 | [EFA1849489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849489/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/) | 310 ft S | Electrical | 2 family house, Service change 200amp | $2,500 | [E1849053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849053/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/) | 450 ft E | Fire systems | install backflow and check Valve and osy valve | $18,000 | [SF1843701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843701/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-nottingham-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $50,550 | [SF1905877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905877/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of sink in school breakroom. | $600 | [PL1904288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904288/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 200A underground temp service | $6,000 | [ETS1902464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902464/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [23 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bradlee-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Kneewall, Attic | $17,180 | [SF1894128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894128/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-claybourne-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Replace the chandelier and install 20 lights 2*4 and 3 chandeliers | $10,000 | [E1897778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897778/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Install gas for new restaurant kitchen fit out | $30,000 | [G1894771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894771/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Install commercial plumbing for restaurant | $60,000 | [PL1894412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894412/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [115 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-glenway-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891577/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Changing occupancy of 1 store into restaurant. | $73,000 | [E1886752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886752/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Remodel 3 bathroom and kitchen | $12,000 | [PL1870492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870492/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas pipe stove furnace and dryer | $3,000 | [G1870499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870499/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [141-143 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/141--143-glenway-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870479/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | First floor : two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Second floor. three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room wire. | $4,000 | [E1853802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853802/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [374-378 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374--378-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867528/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [103-105 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103--105-glenway-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Air seal and densepack cellulose in attic floor, install thermodome cover for pull down stair, install wind baffles and chutes to maintain soffit venting | $4,350 | [SF1859346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859346/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Adding a meter. Roughing a adu | $14,000 | [E1855387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855387/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom remodeling | $6,000 | [PL1853224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853224/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | third floor bathroom renovation light, outlet and exhaust fan | $850 | [E1851972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851972/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [153 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-glenway-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | install sprinkler and fire alarm to basement for (See note in log for correct permit #ALT1167148;) | $16,000 | [A1833378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1833378/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove top 2 layers of roof application and install new. | $160,000 | [SF1849099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849099/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Third Floor Bathroom Renovation | $27,900 | [SF1848644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848644/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [15 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-algonquin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Creation Iron Design will repair all fire escape egresses per code by replacing rotted steel, securing railings, repairing a steel column, removing loose paint, repainting, and providing a 5-year Fire Escape Certificate with ISD Boston filing. | $5,425 | [SF1849717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849717/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of school sign lighting. | $19,100 | [E1849590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849590/) |

## 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 |  | 125 to 139 Harvard St | 0.24 mi SW | To change occupancy to include restaurant with take out | [BOA1902360](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-18 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 58 Bullard St | 940 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 STORY 5 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGClarification: NEW CONSTRUCTION of a 3…" | [BOA1790078](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-20 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [21 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-shafter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [20 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-shafter-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [18 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-shafter-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [17 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-shafter-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [15 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-shafter-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025
- [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [8 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-shafter-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [1 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 13:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 12, 12:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 84 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shafter-st/