# Building permits at 284-284a Centre St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 14, 2025: Piping in water lines to a hot water storage tank (270 Centre Street). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Piping in water lines to a hot water storage tank (270 Centre Street) | $3,000 | [PL1696344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1696344/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Piping gas to 2 boilers (270 Centre Street) | $3,000 | [G1696340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1696340/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [6 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-ashley-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1905954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905954/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [6 Ashley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-ashley-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1905958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905958/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [315 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/315-centre-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | Relocation of gas line serving one range to accommodate its new location in conjunction with the new hood location. Approximately 15' of piping. | $1,000 | [G1897634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897634/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [73 Walden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-walden-st/) | 660 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of 12ft x 6ft x 9ft shed structure | $3,100 | [SF1897452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897452/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Second floor and attic insulation. 3"R22 of closed cell spray foam to all outside walls. 5"R38 of closed cell spray foam to the entire roof deck. | $14,500 | [SF1882637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882637/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [22 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chestnut-av/) | 480 ft S | Electrical | Condenser replacement on the left side of the house | $1,500 | [E1894048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894048/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [125a Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125a-amory-st/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Install new 500a 120/208 volt service to existing building from new pad mount transformer to new main breaker weather proof breaker on building exterior. Run new feeders and tie into existing main panel in buildig | $30,000 | [E1886261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886261/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [85 Walden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-walden-st/) | 590 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove old stairs and dispose Reframe new steps New handrails both sides of stairs New 2x12 treads New risers | $4,750 | [SF1877546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877546/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [940-944 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/940--944-parker-st/) | 830 ft NE | Grading | The proposed work includes extending soil borings for subsurface soil exploration. This involves drilling and sampling in various locations of the site. | $10,700 | [SF1880273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880273/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of 7 bollard lights that are photocell controlled. outdoor rated disconnect for emergency disconnect | $4,000 | [E1878968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878968/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874161/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [25 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-gay-head-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874159/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [PL1874154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874154/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace (2) combi boilers | $14,000 | [G1874122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874122/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [10 Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-mozart-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878986/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [43-45 Priesing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--45-priesing-st/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing deck and construct a new two-level deck with code-compliant concrete footings, 6x6 support posts, pressure-treated wood framing, 2x10 joists, ledger board, blocking, hurricane ties, galvanized hardware, and reinforced stair framing. Includes Trex decking, railings, and PVC trim | $36,251 | [ALT1860952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860952/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [37 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-chestnut-av/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing tub/shower and replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work | $23,410 | [SF1862078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862078/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [37 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-chestnut-av/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | Second floor shower pan replacement | $1,200 | [PL1864307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864307/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [34 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chestnut-av/) | 670 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the 3rd floor. | $4,000 | [G1858679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858679/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [40 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-amory-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Site improvements include demolition of an existing wall, installation of concrete paving, permeable pavers, granite curbing, reclaimed granite seating blocks, granite stairs with handrails, drainage structures, planting beds with trees and shrubs, an irrigation system, bollard lighting and lawns. | $348,054 | [ALT1838064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838064/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-round-hill-st/) | 910 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Permit is for cost difference in refence to SF1770868 per inspectors instructions; | $45,000 | [SF1859986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859986/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [13 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-round-hill-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing deck, stairs, railings, framing, sonotubes, posts, and colums. Install new 12" x 4" sonotubes, framing, composite decking, PVC railings, posts/post sleeves, and stairs. Paint perimieter framing and post bases. | $46,500 | [SF1848640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848640/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [30-40 Bickford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-bickford-st/) | 770 ft N | Other | Install line side tap, 25' rule in existing service Install 200 amp meter main with smart meter Install new conduits, supports, fittings and conductors from electrical room to roof where new Mobile platform will be Install new Outdoor panel on new platform Install all conduits, fittings, supports | $45,000 | [E1845468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845468/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [64 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-wyman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Update kitchen cabinets and fixtures. Repair sheet rock. Licensed plumber and electrician to pull their own permits. Finish work and paint. No structural work or egress change. | $32,000 | [SF1884206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884206/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [330 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/330-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Installing new gas line for first and third floor. New line for first. Third is re test.; | $2,500 | [G1902738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902738/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Bolster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bolster-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | JFK School – phased project - provide power and control wiring - geothermal, VRF, rooftop units, ERV, unit ventilators, electric heating equipment, exhaust fans, controls, thermostats, BACnet connections, and associated interlocks, 2 network panels. Hon233x | $162,185 | [E1896604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896604/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [64 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-wyman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Renovating kitchen. Rewiring kitchen circuits, no added loads | $2,500 | [E1896233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896233/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [41 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-wyman-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove chimney. Remove interior non-load bearing walls. Install new sliding door and window on exterior walls with double 2x12 headers for a 6' span on the door and 5'-6" span on the window. | $50,000 | [ALT1895755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895755/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Install new data, internet/cable tv, intercom, access control and cctv system in new 96 unit apartment building under construction | $206,000 | [ELV1888839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888839/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [31 Gay Head St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-gay-head-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from three-family to four-family. Build a new kitchen on the ground floor, new sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. [ePlan] | $50,000 | [ALT1195079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1195079/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Reroute of underground gas line to accommodate parking spaces | $12,112 | [G1887409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887409/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [154-162 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--162-heath-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring | $50,000 | [ELV1886728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886728/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [64 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-wyman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Customer is removing gas range in kitchen and going with new electric. I am going to be capping 3/4" feed for unit 2 in the basement for said appliance. | $2,500 | [G1886393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886393/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [64 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-wyman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | New kitchen sink install and dishwasher. removal of old copper water lines and cast iron drain/vents. New Pex stub outs and PVC drain and vent lines. | Not listed | [PL1886410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886410/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3 Edge Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-edge-hill-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 | [E1882606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882606/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [31 Round Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-round-hill-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and replace asphalt shingles. Like to like materials. | $12,950 | [SF1873797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873797/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [21-23 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-wyman-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a three-family to Group Residence, Limited. | $1,000 | [ALT1847909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847909/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Amory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-amory-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Running low voltage for the VRF system | $100,000 | [ELV1857451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857451/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [12 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sunnyside-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wire a single zone 3.6 KW heat pump/AC system. | $1,250 | [E1867951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867951/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sunnyside-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat Single Zone Mini Split System. 12k Heat Pump Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and 12k Wall Mounted Unit in the Basement. | $10,000 | [SF1865557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865557/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Bolster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bolster-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Honeywell - Boston John F. Kennedy. Install MSB, Install(4) Panels, Power wiring for (23) WSHPs, (6) CUHs, (2) EUHs, (1) RTU, (1) ERV, (20) EFHs, (5) Duct Heaters, (2) VRF Condensers and (18) Units, (39) FTRs, (3) Fans, and (2) Recepticles FK 242749 | $381,300 | [E1868013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868013/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [96 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-wyman-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 24 panels 9.84 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $15,732 | [SF1853257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853257/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [96 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-wyman-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 24 panels 9.84 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $52,668 | [E1853258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853258/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [921-925 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921--925-parker-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | Change of occupancy to include wireless communication. Installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 sets of 3 panel antennas installed within faux chimneys, along with an equipment platform and equipment to be installed within an enclosure on the rooftop of the building. All antenna | $283,200 | [ALT1618473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1618473/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [62 Wyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-wyman-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, blown in cellulose for attic & exterior walls through interior, gable vent, roof vent, vent bath fan, recessed light boxes, weather strip & sweep for doors. | $5,631 | [SF1840526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840526/) |

## 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 |  | 11 Round Hill St | 750 ft NW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1903191](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-22 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 11 Ashley St | 810 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Bedroom addition/extension over an existing 2-story rear portion of home" | [BOA1827453](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-12 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 23:01 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284--284a-centre-st/