# Building permits at 38 Boston St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $980,000 project at 7 Transit St, permitted Jul 9.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2024: Update of a detached garage outlets. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Electrical | update of a detached garage outlets, updating exterior lighting, replacing a panel | $1,500 | [E1669860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1669860/) |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing garage Install new windows, siding trim and 2 garage doors | $30,000 | [SF1665824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1665824/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft SE | Plumbing | Install new heating boiler with water piping to automatic water feeder and install backflow preventer. | $55,000 | [PL1907470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907470/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 190 ft SE | Plumbing | Furnish and install new gas piping from meter location to new boiler and existing water heater | $55,000 | [G1907467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907467/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | New tile, vanity, tub, and fixtures in bathrooms of unit 2 and 3 | $20,000 | [SF1901252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901252/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-allstate-rd/) | 920 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 608 solar modules. 350.97 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907245/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--261-monsignor-dennis-f.-o'callaghan-wy/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Install 120/208 200A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 200A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904088/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--42-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904003/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 560 ft SW | Roofing | Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement. | $161,885 | [SF1896606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896606/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-allstate-rd/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing (10) existing rooftop units, like for like | $82,001 | [G1897518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897518/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891704/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 560 ft SW | Fire systems | Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller. Install new like in kind. | $93,000 | [ALT1871233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871233/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft E | Other | F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick | $2,500 | [SF1889221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft E | Electrical | Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter | $299,500 | [E1858417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858417/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft E | Sign | Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10". Approved by BPDA | $45,508 | [ALT1873917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873917/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 8 sq existing siding. Install 8 sq. vinyl siding. Install new bay window | $16,890 | [SF1871684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871684/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 620 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/) | 930 ft NE | Electrical | wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage. | $2,000 | [E1864624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864624/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1-5 Henry Sterling Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-henry-sterling-sq/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of UG Electrical Secondary conduit from 2 privately owned padmounted transformers feeding temporary electrical sheds. 1 service is 1200a 480/277v the other is 2000a 120/208v. | $3,500 | [ETS1906613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906613/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11 Vinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vinton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear of building Installing exterior siding and windows | $386,000 | [ALT1800039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800039/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885688) | $9,000 | [SF1894522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894522/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--17-colonel-michael-j.-mcdonough-wy/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install 120/208 1600A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 1600A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $4,500 | [ETS1904096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904096/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--26-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1903992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1903992/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove existing Drywall on specific areas, new plumbing, electrical and Hvac system. | Not listed | [SF1903431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903431/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire 4 family building complete | $99,000 | [E1903106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903106/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding, install window trim, new exterior vent and approximately 60 LF of gutter. | $30,000 | [SF1902821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902821/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repair wood siding ( left side 2nd floor} | $1,250 | [SF1849482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849482/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1884062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884062/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $11,077 | [SF1887221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery | $16,615 | [E1887210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887210/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1887200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887200/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Washburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-washburn-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | 200 Amp main panel upgrade. | $3,600 | [E1887215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887215/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof. Install new gutter system. | $14,500 | [SF1884050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884050/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation all gas pipe of whole house. | $15,500 | [G1875540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875540/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | House will be complete gut job, temp service needed as no power in house for extended period Eversource Temp work order 26788447ES | $1,500 | [ETS1872546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872546/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry | $20,000 | [PL1872237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872237/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [13 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-howell-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of (3) Double-Hung Window Replacement Inserts and (1) Patio Door | $16,598 | [SF1864537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864537/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271. Roof Replacement 2. Siding Replacement 3. Chimney Removal 4. Interior Remodeling 5. Bathroom Renovation 6. Basement Finishing 7. Kitchen Upgrade / Remodeling 8. Installation of Central Heatin | $180,000 | [ALT1859097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859097/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock, plumbing and fixtures, interior casing and doors along with all cabinets and appliances | $10,000 | [SF1857523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857523/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family | Not listed | [ALT1857542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857542/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [63r Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63r-boston-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that utility room poking out outside into the soffit that is on the outside of the building, we will need to demo a section of that soffit to run our gas line within and bring that line all the way over | $7,000 | [G1860820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860820/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-ward-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street, 1, Boston, MA, 02127 | $5,000 | [G1856861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856861/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace damaged siding | $1,250 | [SF1851546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851546/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $70,000 | [PL1851569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851569/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $36,500 | [G1851570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851570/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8b Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8b-allstate-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Relocate the existing receptacles to the new cashwrap cabinets. Install new track lights | $22,000 | [E1848464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848464/) |

## 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 |  | 14 Allstate Rd | 930 ft W | To change the Occupancy to include accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations | [BOA1886444](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Washburn St | 980 ft S | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1873333](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-16 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 11 Vinton St | 0.24 mi NE | To change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear… | [BOA1809584](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-01-05 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 13 Vinton St | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1811248](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-01-12 |
| Approved | Feb 24, 2026 | 634 Dorchester Av | 250 ft E | To change occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by converting a full walkout basement… | [BOA1784126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-30 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [30 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-boston-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [13 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-boston-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [116 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-boston-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2025
- [118-120 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-boston-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [122-124 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-boston-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [131 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-boston-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025
- [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [147 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-boston-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [158 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-boston-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 23:06 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 13, 21:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-boston-st/