# Building permits at 36 Summit St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 550 ft since May 1, the largest $481,950.

14 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 15, 2025: Wire up family room in basement, relocate laundry, storage room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 430 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | Electrical | wire up family room in basement, relocate laundry, storage room | $6,000 | [E1733476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1733476/) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Finish 704 sf of existing basement with Wood Stud Walls, Drywall, R19 insulation in walls. The bottom plate of walls will be PT 2x4's. There will be 10 Recessed lights, and the Existing Furnace will be used to heat the finished space. Three means of Egress via Bulkhead and (2) stairs from 1st floor | $15,000 | [ALT1663384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1663384/) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Electrical | Replace electrical service from a 2 gang meter socket to 3 gang meter socket to add a public meter. | $6,500 | [E1643973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1643973/) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Plumbing | Gas pipe to two furnaces, move gas pipe for stove | $1,000 | [G1584865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1584865/) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Plumbing | Test drainage system and water lines that have been installed by another company for two kitchens, 1 laundry on second floor, 2 bathrooms on second floor and 1 bathroom on first floor. Install finishes in bathrooms and kitchens | $10,000 | [PL1584013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1584013/) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Electrical | Install 10 total cats, data | $2,500 | [ELV1586107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1586107/) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Fire systems | Wire up 120 volt smoke detectors in units and in common areas | $3,500 | [EFA1586101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1586101/) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Electrical | Re wire 2 family house | $30,000 | [E1586093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1586093/) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 Replace Kitchen Cab due to water damage, replace 2 windows, replace damaged furnace and fix ductwork, replace bathroom fixtures and tile, Drywall patch paint,Unit 2 replace Kitchen Cab, install new furnace, replace bathroom fixtures and tile;Basement-Add french drain and replace damaged stair | $50,000 | [SF1573650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1573650/) |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace Dishwasher in the Kitchen - Apt N | $500 | [PL959564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL959564/) |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Roofing | Strip old roofing. Grace ice and water on whole roof. 8" drip edge eaves and rakes. 30 year architectural shingle, ridge vent and caps, new pipe boots, etc. | $10,140 | [SF808639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF808639/) |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Plumbing | gas range replacement | $150 | [G664581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G664581/) |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Plumbing | Installation of 50 gallon gas water heater | $150 | [PL577518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL577518/) |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Plumbing | Installation of 50 gallon gas water heater | $150 | [G577498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G577498/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 150 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $16,469 | [SF1882520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882520/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 210 ft N | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 6 sq, detached garage only. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Install GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles, Materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,740 | [SF1887942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887942/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 210 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $84,627 | [SF1878561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878561/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [33 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-summit-st/) | 210 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. Trenching required: (dc ) wire to be trenched 20 FT in dirt material. | $59,239 | [E1878582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878582/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 150 ft SW | Electrical | removal of knob and tube, 1st floor lighting in living, dining, 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug 2nd floor lighting in living room, dining room 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug. | $20,000 | [E1886516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886516/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [49 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-summit-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1869731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869731/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family. Assembly of 12x24 eow above ground pool w/cantilevered safety ledge &; rail barrier (overall dimensions incl. Airspace beneath cantilever 16x32);no record of occupancyhomeowners: justina and gabriel virga;tel. | $52,985 | [ALT1896521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896521/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1896521-occupancy committeeremove &; replace 21 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $65,540 | [SF1896213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896213/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing roofing and install new asphalt singles, underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing, and roof ventilation as required. replace damage roof decking as needed. | $16,280 | [SF1904988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904988/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install manual garage door no electricity. Repair garage windows, replace side door. Repair rear steps. Repair rear door. Install storm doors at front, rear and roof deck. Repair wood shutters. Repair ceiling in bedroom / closet. Paint sunroom / French doors. Repair 6 bath tiles. Replace 6' trim. | $53,860 | [SF1896206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896206/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-kinsale-ln/) | 540 ft SE | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #4. Construct a wood framed 4 Bed, 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, 2 car attached garage as per plans.eplanProviso: Public Works Dept. to sign off their review before issuance of final COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230769/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [9 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-spring-hill-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | 100 to 200a overhead service upgrade and pool wiring and bonding. | $10,000 | [E1899355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899355/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [125 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-highland-st/) | 910 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $6,683 | [SF1888520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888520/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [34 Spring Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-spring-hill-rd/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | upgrade service to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1882617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882617/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [73 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-highland-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install shade roof over exsisting patio on left side of house | $13,000 | [ALT1873472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873472/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [PL1877971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877971/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [65 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-highland-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,293 | [G1877967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877967/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [80 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-milton-av/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | 100 to 200 amp service upgrade. Overhead service. | $5,000 | [E1875464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875464/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 810 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [SF1873337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873337/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 810 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [E1873340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873340/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Red Pine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-red-pine-rd/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Roof and siding | $70,415 | [SF1858763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858763/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [SF1858017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858017/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [E1858019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858019/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.6 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,700 | [SF1841604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841604/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 580 ft S | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar equipment on side of home so that exterior renovations can be completed. | $563 | [E1863080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863080/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 580 ft S | Roofing | shingle replacement | $8,000 | [SF1858815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858815/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [46 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summit-st/) | 260 ft SW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,750 | [SF1855621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855621/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-kinsale-ln/) | 430 ft SE | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #5. Construct a wood framed 3 Bed, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2 car unattached garage as per plans.;Garage building excluded from this application on ERT1230791;eplan;Proviso: Public Works review to be answered before issuance of COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230791/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 330 ft S | Electrical | ev charger | $1,000 | [E1823160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1823160/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Deck replacement - composite trex select // partial roof replacment - epdm rubber roof replacement | $35,395 | [SF1845473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845473/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [10 Warren Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-warren-pk/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 852834) | $5,000 | [SF1841097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841097/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo existing landing and steps. Keep footings. Build new frame and stringers with PT lumber. Finish with composite/pvc materials and handrail | $4,374 | [SF1896219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896219/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [12 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norris-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $500 | [PL1900169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900169/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [12 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norris-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [G1900150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900150/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [16 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-norris-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Disconnect old service, install 200A meter/main, new PVC conduit, grounding, new interior panel and SER feed, reconnect and label all circuits, add surge protection, AF/GF outlet | $6,000 | [E1894772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894772/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | wire existing kitchen new family room and master bedroom addition with new master bath and new smoke detectors | $20,000 | [E1894713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894713/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [66 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-warren-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Work being performed through mass save. Air seal and insulate attic floor up to R-49 using open blown cellulsoe. Install Fiberglass and 2" Poly board on open wall in attic space | $4,000 | [SF1877499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877499/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [16 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-prospect-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Site ID: 864530 | $6,000 | [SF1870398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870398/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Installation of various plumbing fixtures. | $8,500 | [PL1877649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877649/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | strip existing epdm roof. Install new epdm rubber roof. | $33,950 | [SF1797708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1797708/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [40 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-prospect-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,268 | [SF1849340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849340/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [23 Norris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-norris-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repairs due to damage caused by water. Insulation, drywall, kitchen cabinets, trim and paint | $37,000 | [SF1849886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849886/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [243 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-fairmount-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas piping for Generator install | $850 | [G1844355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844355/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [933 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/933-metropolitan-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $7,582 | [SF1838500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838500/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 17:07 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-summit-st/