# Building permits at 31 May St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 23: Installation of Solar Panels & Complete tear off and re-roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Solar | Installation of Solar Panels & Complete tear off and re-roof. | $13,950 | [SF1825894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1825894/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 630 ft E | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke alarms throughout the unit. | $1,500 | [EFA1904347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904347/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | Complete electrical rewire of Unit 1, including all lighting, receptacles, required branch circuits, smoke/CO detectors, and installation of four heat pump heads with associated electrical wiring and connections. | $16,000 | [E1901226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901226/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1902273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [74 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-moss-hill-rd/) | 340 ft W | Electrical | EV Charger | $500 | [E1902465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902465/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing windows and siding | $33,500 | [SF1900204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900204/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-moss-hill-rd/) | 490 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $5,700 | [E1896821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896821/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps. Replace Electric panel. | $7,000 | [E1882373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882373/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-prince-st/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Build Shed for conditioned storage | $15,000 | [ALT1856466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856466/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade | $8,000 | [E1879521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879521/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation tyhe existing kitchen and bathroom, upgrade electrical to code on the unit, install 4 heads of mini-splits, reconfigure mudroom (interior only) refinish the floors and paint the unit. | $109,331 | [SF1869865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869865/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade existing O/H service to 400 amp. | $18,500 | [E1872704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872704/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [71 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-prince-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of the kitchen, reconfiguration of the space to relocate mudroom and powder room as per plans, eliminate a structural wall as per plans, reconfigure windows as per plans, upgrade electrical and plumbing, insulation to meet code, new blue board, plaster, trim work and paint. | $83,110 | [ALT1860776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860776/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [18 Arborway Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-arborway-te/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing 4'x7'6" pressure treated wood deck and build a new one with same design and dimensions. | $5,955 | [SF1861597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861597/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire finished basement to include; Wet bar, bathroom, laundry, living room, wellness room, art studio, storage room, e.v. charger inside garage, HP hot water tank and HP mini-split system (400 amp service upgrade will be applied on separate permit once U/A is issued). | $31,210 | [E1863688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863688/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [60 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-prince-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | "Install wiring for two new exterior heat pump condenser units, including required disconnects and power connections. Install one new exterior receptacle outlet for servicing the condenser units in accordance with applicable electrical codes." | $1,500 | [E1862159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862159/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $19,718 | [SF1860847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860847/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall 2nd floor bathroom tub and replace with new shower. Also replace bathroom window with tempered window. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $20,753 | [SF1857985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857985/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $6,573 | [E1860861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860861/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Basement remodel. Install non existing toilet, shower, lav sink, bar sink. Relocate washing machine connection. Replace water heater with heat pump for DHW. Disconnect boiler for new electric heat source. Relocate existing drains and water pipes to accommodate ceiling height. | $20,000 | [PL1853637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853637/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Eliminate gas water heater and boiler | $400 | [G1853653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853653/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [76 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-prince-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of three 60ft LED Strip lights( GREEN, WHITE, RED) on Bovas bakery facade. | $2,528 | [E1859066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859066/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1857989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857989/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | wire new kitchen area with lights, power and appliances | $7,500 | [E1857251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857251/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [74 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-orchard-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas dryer disconnect and reconnect | $500 | [G1856551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856551/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-moss-hill-rd/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R60. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with fiberglass R19. | $9,326 | [SF1849558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849558/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation. Master suite addition | $15,000 | [PL1844322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844322/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Install of gas stove | $1,500 | [G1844326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844326/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical wiring for the addition on the back of the residence | $22,000 | [E1844003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844003/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement. Full basement gut renovation, add full bathroom, Laundry room, lower slab in one section, replace heating system, hot water heater, replace basement windows. [ePlans] | $356,630 | [ALT1771829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1771829/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [960 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | A CMU block wall will be constructed in order to separate the garden from the driveway. wall will be freestanding and is not near any property lines, it is purely for aesthetic purposes. wall will be built to 8' and will be solid filled with concrete. wall will be veneered with textured stucco. | $78,500 | [ALT1883152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883152/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [62 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-dunster-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor full bathroom. Remove existing tub, toilet, vanity, tiles. Install new tiles and fixtures. | $60,000 | [SF1900717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900717/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [19 Goldsmith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-goldsmith-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | strip and install a new roof, 80' of gutter replacement | $33,000 | [SF1875680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875680/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [34 Hillcroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hillcroft-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | 200 amp panel replacemen | $3,799 | [E1882379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882379/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Gas stove | $2,500 | [G1878378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878378/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [285 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 14 existing windows and replace with 14 new windows. No structural work | $49,584 | [SF1875427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875427/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [76 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-dunster-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install 35 Harvey and 3 Simonton replacement windows and 2 Anderson storm doors and 1 Anderson patio door. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $34,190 | [SF1875279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875279/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $25,185 | [SF1868608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868608/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $8,395 | [E1868626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868626/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal | $2,500 | [PL1878391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878391/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [42 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-dunster-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 100 amp main breaker panel replacement (due to corrosion on neutral bar) (unit 1) Wire for one 20 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire for one 30 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire 2 service outlets | $3,500 | [E1870514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870514/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [296 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-pond-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | 200 amp Single Family Overhead Service Upgrade SER | $7,299 | [E1862853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862853/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bath | $6,000 | [PL1858615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858615/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical Permit Description Rewire kitchen and bathroom in Unit 1. Install new branch circuit wiring, receptacles, switches, lighting, and required AFCI/GFCI protection per code. Furnish and install one new subpanel and associated feeders. | $6,000 | [E1857659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857659/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [834-836 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/834--836-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Exterior chimney masonry restoration including repointing, brick replacement, crown repair, flashing repair/sealing, waterproofing, and related chimney restoration work | $10,000 | [SF1853584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853584/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [130 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-moss-hill-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Remove the old asphalt shingles and reinstall new asphalt shingles. | $25,490 | [SF1855293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855293/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Replace decking boards with AZEK Patch in loose shingles Paint deck | $10,000 | [SF1850631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850631/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace existing direct vent natural gas boiler with new direct vent natural gas boiler. Connect to 3 existing forced hot water zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [G1851506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851506/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-place kitchen renovation with new cabinets and countertops. Relocate kitchen sink to beneath windows. | $45,000 | [SF1849193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849193/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace natural gas direct vent boiler with new Viessmann boiler. Connect to existing zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [PL1851507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851507/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $18,689 | [SF1848801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848801/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $6,230 | [E1848817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848817/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 2 ductless heat pump systems to serve the home, 4 tons total | $39,738 | [SF1846298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846298/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | - Wiring of 2 heat pump condensers - GFCI outlets | $1,750 | [E1846300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846300/) |

## More on this street

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

- [15 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-may-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [4 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-may-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [83 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-may-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 08:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-may-st/