# Building permits at 34 Catherine St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $502,780 addition at 23 Byrd Av, permitted Jun 9.

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 6: Replacement of gas water heater only at 34 Catherine St #6. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater only at 34 Catherine St #6 | $2,132 | [PL1846248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846248/) |
| May 6, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater at 34 Catherine St #6 | $2,132 | [G1846246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846246/) |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1545006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1545006/) |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Plumbing | Installation of Rudd 80K single stage gas furnace | $250 | [G908658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G908658/) |
| May 16, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Minor repair to rear porches | $1,000 | [SF709556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF709556/) |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Roofing | strip and install new rubber roof. 20sq | $14,600 | [SF376712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF376712/) |
| Jul 21, 2010 | Electrical | Service upgrade and relocate to outside | $3,000 | [E34845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E34845/) |
| Jun 9, 2010 | Electrical | Hard wire smoke detectors in 6 - 2 bedrm apt | $2,500 | [EFA29161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA29161/) |
| Jun 9, 2010 | Electrical | Install emergancy light units on front and rear staircase / basement | $800 | [E29159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E29159/) |
| May 20, 2010 | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for (6) toilets, (6) lavs, (6) kitchen sinks, (6) dishwashers, and(6) laundry valves. | $12,000 | [PL24813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL24813/) |
| May 20, 2010 | Plumbing | gas piping for (6) stoves | $2,000 | [G24820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G24820/) |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Electrical | Repair, rewire existing wiring in 6 APT Bld. Install 6 - cir. breaker panels, new lighting and recept. circuits | $21,000 | [E23454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E23454/) |
| Apr 15, 2010 | Alteration or repair | New kitchens and bathrooms, new plumbing and electric, plaster repairs, finish carpentry work, refinish floors, painting, exterior repairs. | $137,500 | [SF21931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF21931/) |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Fire systems | Certificate of compliance for fire alarm prior to sale of 6 family residence | $1,000 | [EFA18617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA18617/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [51-53 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-catherine-st/) | 250 ft W | Solar | Install 8.6kW DC (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $27,658 | [SF1896479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896479/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [51-53 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-catherine-st/) | 250 ft W | Solar | Install 8.6kW DC (20 panels) rooftop solar array | $18,439 | [E1896483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896483/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [54 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-catherine-st/) | 230 ft W | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement | $950 | [PL1860568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860568/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [54 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-catherine-st/) | 230 ft W | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $3,500 | [G1860567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860567/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [50 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-catherine-st/) | 180 ft W | Electrical | mini split wiring | $1,350 | [E1822702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1822702/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [17 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wyvern-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1863041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863041/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [17 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wyvern-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1863044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863044/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [37 Florian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-florian-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | 200A service upgrade. Ductless mini split / heat pump wiring | $6,000 | [E1906582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906582/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [29 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-neponset-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Final only. Basement: 1 kitchen sink, 1 ice maker, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $5,000 | [PL1906231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906231/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 910 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 5 zone ductless mini split system | $26,507 | [SF1897829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897829/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1897828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897828/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Basement renovation in the address above make a full bathroom and family room room install outlets switches lights and bathroom exaustor fan and install a sub panel | $6,500 | [E1897184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897184/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 420 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing 1 New Bathroom on Basement | $3,000 | [PL1897975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897975/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Neponset Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-neponset-ct/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | 1x30A 240v circuit to serve 4 wire outlet in laundry room located above panel. 25' approx 10-3 rommex. Furnish and install 30A GFCI 2 pole circuit breaker at panel. (GE panel) | $1,500 | [E1896637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896637/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [12-12a Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--12a-wyvern-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 6 harvey replacement windows energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $7,020 | [SF1891551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891551/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [34 Wayburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-wayburn-rd/) | 790 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing roof and install new roof | $9,830 | [SF1890298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890298/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [49 Halliday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-halliday-st/) | 560 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890676/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3-5 Organ Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-organ-park-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Make a new full bathroom and family room in basement. | $96,915 | [ALT1883512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883512/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [50 Southbourne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-southbourne-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | complete rewire of dwelling to include new service | $28,000 | [E1883877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883877/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4 Wallace Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-wallace-pk/) | 340 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof shingles, and re-roof per GAF code (17 SQ), using 6' of ice and water shield. | $24,347 | [SF1870121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870121/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [108 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-neponset-av/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $3,500 | [E1882895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882895/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [52 Southbourne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-southbourne-rd/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bath renovation with plumbing and electrical upgrades. Neglect to old pipes and resulting water damage necessitates renovation. Foot print to remain as is. Some cabinetry and a few new closet doors. Skim coat and paint. | $100,000 | [SF1876039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876039/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [108 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-neponset-av/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Asbesots Contractor to remove all siding with Licensed Supervisor and workers. Remove all gutters, fascia boards, window and door trims. Install new everlast compsite siding. Install new composite facia board, window trims door trims and Aluminum gutters. Replace front door. | $57,395 | [SF1880587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880587/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [67 Meyer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-meyer-st/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 15 harvey replacement windows and 2 harvey awnings. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $16,365 | [SF1875715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875715/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [64 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-waterman-rd/) | 710 ft E | Plumbing | tankless water heater | $1,200 | [PL1879828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879828/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [64 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-waterman-rd/) | 710 ft E | Plumbing | tankless water heater | $3,500 | [G1879827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879827/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #3 | $4,261 | [SF1874690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874690/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #2 | $3,940 | [SF1874686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874686/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #1 | $4,412 | [SF1874680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874680/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [98-100 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-bourne-st/) | 470 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingle. | $12,749 | [SF1868250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868250/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [50 Southbourne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-southbourne-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | replace fixtures after gut. ad new shower, laundry and half bath. replace water piping | $6,000 | [PL1868598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868598/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [17 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wyvern-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement | $850 | [PL1870191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870191/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [17 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wyvern-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $3,200 | [G1870182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870182/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [8 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wyvern-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Retest | $500 | [G1868721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868721/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [54 Southbourne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-southbourne-rd/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | panel replacement, whole home surge protector, duplex receptacles | $4,531 | [E1862374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862374/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4-6 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-catherine-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $7,977 | [SF1860463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860463/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [124 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-bourne-st/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1859962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859962/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [29 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-neponset-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into basement. Basement open living, office and bathroom added an egress window in office space.SF1790469 issued with a cost of $120,000.00. | $3,849 | [ALT1844682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [124 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-bourne-st/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $16,180 | [SF1853301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853301/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1 Meyer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-meyer-st/) | 300 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(31 sq) | $22,672 | [SF1855843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855843/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-waterman-rd/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub & wall tiles to be replaced with new walk in shower & wall surround. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $12,578 | [SF1855246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855246/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [55 Waterman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-waterman-rd/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1855524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855524/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [30 Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-goodway-rd/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows and 2 replacement entry doors - no structural work | $11,551 | [SF1848687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848687/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [14 Wyvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wyvern-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,236 | [SF1846629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846629/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11-11a Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--11a-goodway-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. | $13,291 | [SF1847475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847475/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11-11a Goodway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--11a-goodway-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads. Wire load shed device on electric range | $4,430 | [E1847479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847479/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [18 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-neponset-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Pipe new laundry. Drain, vent, water supplies. Repipe existing tub drainage. Plumbing only. | $20,000 | [PL1905802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905802/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-carlford-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | repair/rebuild front porch system, replace rubber roof system | $75,393 | [SF1902820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902820/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [39 Bourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bourne-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tear off existing siding and dispose of debris. Install 27.13 SQ of Craneboard Vinyl Siding. No structural changes will occur. | $31,965 | [SF1887285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887285/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [6 Larch Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-larch-pl/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replace gas furnace | $500 | [G1890375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890375/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [311 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of a new Fire Alarm Control Panel | $8,000 | [EFA1877109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877109/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [20 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-byrd-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, install flooring. | $20,970 | [SF1864213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864213/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-byrd-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, remove/replace toilet & lav | $2,500 | [PL1864214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864214/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [327 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/327-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement - full roof | $21,999 | [SF1859539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859539/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23 Byrd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-byrd-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Addition | Addition to rear of house | $502,780 | [ALT1848241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848241/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [45 Bournedale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-bournedale-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $5,912 | [SF1855488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855488/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [420 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-hyde-park-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | backflow preventer, water pipe | $1,000 | [PL1842874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1842874/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [420 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-hyde-park-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Install a Navian boiler 170,000 btu | $1,000 | [G1842508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842508/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [410 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/410-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Strip existing aluminum siding and install new vinyl siding | $45,700 | [SF1848936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848936/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

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

- [29 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-catherine-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [47-49 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-catherine-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [50 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-catherine-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [51-53 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51--53-catherine-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [54 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-catherine-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [4-6 Catherine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-catherine-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 01:18 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, all 14 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-catherine-st/