# Building permits at 280 Temple St, Boston, MA

18 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

12 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 30, 2025: 2nd floor master bath reno. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (45 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Plumbing | 2nd floor master bath reno | $4,000 | [PL1688120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1688120/) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Electrical | Renovation of master bedroom, master bath with steam shower and walk in closet | $5,000 | [E1685787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1685787/) |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Existing unfinished attic to be finished as master suite with new HVAC system to also supply first floor. Stair to attic to be opened up and rebuilt to code. Wall at bottom of stair to be opened up with structural beam installed. No basement work shown in plan to be done as of 10/14. [ePlans] | $274,335 | [ALT1661792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1661792/) |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Strip Entire Home of wood siding Install Vycor-enVs adhered Vapor barrier Install Grayne PCV siding install new gutters and downspouts Replace decking boards with Azek Structural repairs as needed | $35,000 | [SF1261135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1261135/) |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Solar | Install 5.11 kWdc (14 panels) rooftop solar array | $6,983 | [SF1239645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1239645/) |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Solar | Install 5.11 kWdc (14 panels) rooftop solar array | $13,965 | [E1239651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1239651/) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Electrical | service upgrade, rewire kitchen and bathroom, replace some ligth fixtures and install some outlets | $10,000 | [E1047516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1047516/) |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Plumbing | renovate | $3,500 | [PL1043399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1043399/) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of bathroom, kitchen, bedrooms and living room | $62,000 | [SF1039741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1039741/) |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Plumbing | furnish + install new water heater | $590 | [PL320410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL320410/) |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Plumbing | furnish+install new water heater | $590 | [G320409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G320409/) |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Install gas stove | $224 | [G203711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G203711/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 301 - remove damage floor and replace with new flooring. New baseboard. New insulation, blueboard & plaster in damaged area. some electric & some plumbing. The Unit to be painted. | $44,500 | [SF1903026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903026/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [23 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bertson-av/) | 910 ft NE | Roofing | Strip & re-roof existing shingles/roofing, replace existing ridge vent, ice/water & drip edges, chimney flashing & counter-flashing; | $15,000 | [SF1895971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895971/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 882158) | $4,000 | [SF1895055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895055/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 650 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site id-879179) yr2 | $7,000 | [SF1893899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 650 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879179) | $7,000 | [SF1873784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873784/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9 Temple Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-temple-te/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,425 | [SF1895039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895039/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [20 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-lasell-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist. | $1,000 | [SF1877690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877690/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | (Unit 101) Interior renovation of water-damaged condominium unit including replacement of hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets/countertops, bathroom remodel with walk-in shower, drywall and ceiling repairs, finish carpentry, painting, and associated plumbing and electrical reconnections. | $50,500 | [SF1874163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874163/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [342 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-temple-st/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | This is a backyard renovation with no modifications to current home. Wish to add: pool, patio, pergola, and shed to the current backyard. Working with CJ Pickering Enterprises for pool and patio installation. Pergola is homeowner assemble/install. The shed premade/delivered by Skip's outdoor shed | $97,480 | [ALT1839504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839504/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton), Electric water heater | $1,600 | [E1867364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867364/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a 10KW mini split system. | $1,200 | [E1869299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869299/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 560 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 6 Zone Mini Split System. 55k Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level in the Rear of the House, 12k Wall Mounted Unit, Living Room, Two 9k, Wall Mounted Units for Kitchen and Laundry Area in Basement, Two 6k Wall Mounted Units for 2 Offices. | $23,000 | [SF1864950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864950/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 860 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [PL1865267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865267/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | wiring kitchen | $4,200 | [E1855622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855622/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Working in units 101,201,301 and 401 Checked out all electrical panels and light fixtures due to flood | $5,000 | [E1855156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855156/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [311 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-temple-st/) | 300 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace all siding on house. No electrical work will be involved. | $25,000 | [SF1849427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849427/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [30 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bertson-av/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation of (2) Sliding Patio Doors | $16,082 | [SF1843528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843528/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [28 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-lasell-st/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Install new subpanel on 2 nd floor and rewire 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | [E1842743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842743/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | * Open the necessary sections of the basement ceiling to access the existing piping. * Remove and replace the sewer branch line serving the second-floor restroom, beginning at the basement ceiling. * Replace the accessible main sewer piping through the basement, continuing to just before the foundat | $8,000 | [PL1901297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901297/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home 4 baths kitchen laundry | $20,000 | [PL1900041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900041/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | gas piping for house renovation | $5,000 | [G1900042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900042/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house | $2,000 | [ELV1900474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900474/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Wiring for local smoke detectors | $4,000 | [EFA1900477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900477/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire single family house. 3 beds 4 baths | $28,000 | [E1900473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900473/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls | $2,754 | [SF1894786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894786/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [266 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-vermont-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install GAF Architect Type Roofing Shingles. | $13,050 | [SF1889517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889517/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen, bathrooms, first floor ceilings & second floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck. Build new decks the same size. Bring electrical & plumbing up to code. Install new windows. Blue board & plaster. Paint interior & exterior of house. | $220,000 | [SF1843809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843809/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Addition | Build a two story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen. | $200,000 | [ALT1788610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788610/) |

## More on this street

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

- [268 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-temple-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [297 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/297-temple-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [261 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/261-temple-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [257 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/257-temple-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [251 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251-temple-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [311 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-temple-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [247 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-temple-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [242 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-temple-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [319 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-temple-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 01:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 12 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-temple-st/