# Building permits at 32 E Cottage St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2024: Replace two boilers with high efficiency units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace two boilers with high efficiency units | $16,000 | [PL1667579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1667579/) |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace two boilers with high efficiency units | $16,000 | [G1667578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1667578/) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade 200 amps service add public meter | $7,500 | [E1652239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1652239/) |
| May 3, 2013 | Alteration or repair | half bath and sink in basement to correct V148344 and; V148343 | $1,000 | [SF240955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF240955/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/) | 35 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 square siding and put new siding on. | $1,000 | [SF1870741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870741/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [20-24 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--24-burrell-st/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization, Insulation and air sealing of #23 Burrell St | $3,780 | [SF1905526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905526/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Install 2 cat6 jacks for POS. | $500 | [ELV1857189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857189/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [16 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-w-cottage-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of an existing basement unit. New basement slab, 10 ft of underpinning, new plumbing, new electrical, new, cabinets and floors.; | $200,000 | [ALT1875867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875867/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [527-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--545-dudley-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | installation of controls for existing walk in coolers, door heater controls, novelty cooler shut off | $9,000 | [ELV1900822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900822/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 270 ft S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing and install new one, install new vinyl siding, install new gutter, replace 6 vinyl windows, paint some walls. | $102,300 | [SF1890221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890221/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $10,602 | [SF1895072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895072/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $13,877 | [SF1894790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894790/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $35,493 | [E1895076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895076/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 550 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No structural no ESS | $46,459 | [E1894792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894792/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 300 ft E | Electrical | 200 amp service installation and new wiring install. | $22,500 | [E1890059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890059/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [500-520 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500--520-dudley-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Disconnect/reconnect replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1868507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868507/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Bond generator to ground rod for an event in Mary Hannon Park | $400 | [ETS1880709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1880709/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 930 ft SW | Other | Erect 2) 20x20 and connect to form a 20x40 frame tent and dismantle it the same day | $6,200 | [SF1878973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878973/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [4-6 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-robey-st/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1874215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874215/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-brook-av/) | 890 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 13 squares of existing asphalt shingles. Install a complete Owens Corning roofing system, including ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, starter shingles, architectural shingles, ridge vent, and hip & ridge shingles. | $17,296 | [SF1873104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873104/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/) | 530 ft W | Roofing | Remove all roofing, replace with new. | $66,618 | [SF1870482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870482/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 930 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS no structural | $11,937 | [SF1859812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859812/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Install new circuit for Radon Gas system, provided by others. New 30A 3 phase circuit from interior panelboard in EMT conduit, approx. 100' to exterior service switch | $3,000 | [E1863081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863081/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | replacing a boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863551/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 500 ft W | Plumbing | replace boiler | $5,000 | [G1863554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863554/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Bond generator to GEC for an event at Marry Hannon Park on Saturday July 18, 2026. Generator shall be on the corner of Folsom St. and Harlow St. | $300 | [ETS1863922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1863922/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 300 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 2 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860553/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 300 ft E | Plumbing | Unit 1 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860546/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | 125A/100a main panel replacement and relocation and service conductor refeed wr# 27112854 | $3,500 | [E1860116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860116/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 930 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS | $39,963 | [E1859814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859814/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | 1 Full Bath, 1 Mop Sink, 1 Hand Sink, 1 Prep Sink, 1 3 Bay Sink and 1 Floor Drain. | $550 | [PL1847188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847188/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Wire bakery @ 543. Wire outlets, freezer, electric oven, double convention oven, lights, fridge. | $5,000 | [E1857186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857186/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-marshfield-st/) | 370 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856605/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-marshfield-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | fire damage repair correct V900646 | $1,000 | [SF1834961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834961/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from food market to bakery with 36A. Updating electrical panel. ran new electrical for electric powered double oven and double convection oven. No gas appliances. adding 3 sink bays in kitchen area. Installing new tile floor in kitchen. No update to bathroom. Painting entire bakery. | $45,800 | [ALT1762658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1762658/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [15 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-marshfield-st/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 39 replacement windows, no structural changes. | $40,773 | [SF1842035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842035/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [175-177 Norfolk Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175--177-norfolk-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom rehab replacing siding on the rear and right side of the house; | $83,800 | [SF1902390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902390/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [120 George St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-george-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900658/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Unit 1 rewire all the bedroom, kitchen, new bathroom, at a new sub panel in the unit. | $15,000 | [E1900389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900389/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumb. 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen | $7,000 | [PL1896787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896787/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm the occupancy of existing three family dwelling unit as it's been in existence for a longtime as shown in an approved plan; and tax has been paying as a three family. | Not listed | [ALT1855024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855024/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [28 Shirley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shirley-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $2,400 | [E1887153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887153/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo bathroom complete. Demo all bedroom cielings, new half bathroom install new kitchen. Drywall ceilings and walls tape finish,revised electrical, piant unit completely, sand refinish floors, til bathrooms complete | $58,756 | [SF1881970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881970/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [28 Shirley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-shirley-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventillation. | $21,091 | [SF1879712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879712/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Furnish and install backflow preventer for gas boiler replacement. | $14,700 | [PL1883640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883640/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas hot water boiler and reconnect to existing gas piping. | $14,700 | [G1883595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883595/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Adding extra unit to existing permit 2 baths, kitchen, laundry and water heater | $8,000 | [PL1864732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864732/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | remove and replace bathroom exhaust fan. Also replace the switch controlling the fan with a timer switch. | $1,000 | [E1845233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845233/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | install new 225A/100A in place of main panel with all loads relocated to span | $2,200 | [E1852217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852217/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall trenching required | $128,205 | [E1851552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851552/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $38,295 | [SF1851551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851551/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 12:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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