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Map of 52 permits and 5 zoning requests within a quarter mile of 38 Boston StElectrical, 1-5 Henry Sterling Sq, Oct 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 397-403 Dorchester St, Oct 6, 2026Plumbing, 655 Dorchester Av, Oct 6, 2026Plumbing, 655 Dorchester Av, Oct 6, 2026Solar, 14 Allstate Rd, Oct 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 11 Vinton St, Sep 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 132 Boston St, Sep 28, 2026Electrical, 3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy, Sep 28, 2026Electrical, 251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy, Sep 28, 2026Electrical, 28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy, Sep 28, 2026Electrical, 10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy, Sep 28, 2026Plumbing, 397-403 Dorchester St, Sep 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 6 Glover Ct, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 6-8 Gifford Pl, Sep 23, 2026Plumbing, 397-403 Dorchester St, Sep 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 23 Howell St, Sep 21, 2026Roofing, 99 Boston St, Sep 16, 2026Plumbing, 14 Allstate Rd, Sep 4, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 11 Woodward St, Sep 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 356-356h Dorchester St, Sep 1, 2026Plumbing, 45 Ward St, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 6 Glover Ct, Aug 25, 2026Fire systems, 99 Boston St, Aug 21, 2026Other, 1 Veterans Wy, Aug 18, 2026Solar, 10 Washburn St, Aug 14, 2026Fire systems, 23 Howell St, Aug 14, 2026Electrical, 10 Washburn St, Aug 14, 2026Solar, 10 Washburn St, Aug 14, 2026Electrical, 397-403 Dorchester St, Aug 14, 2026Electrical, 1 Veterans Wy, Aug 12, 2026Roofing, 6 Glover Ct, Aug 7, 2026Sign, 1 Veterans Wy, Aug 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 397-399 Dorchester St, Jul 24, 2026Plumbing, 23 Howell St, Jul 23, 2026Alteration or repair, 397-403 Dorchester St, Jul 23, 2026Electrical, 8 Glover Ct, Jul 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 397-403 Dorchester St, Jul 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 21 Ward St, Jul 19, 2026Plumbing, 4 Glover Ct, Jul 17, 2026Electrical, 7 Transit St, Jul 10, 2026Fire systems, 7 Transit St, Jul 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 13 Howell St, Jun 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 4 Glover Ct, Jun 30, 2026Electrical, 33-39 Ward St, Jun 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Glover Ct, Jun 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 8 Glover Ct, Jun 18, 2026Plumbing, 63r Boston St, Jun 17, 2026Plumbing, 18 Ward St, Jun 9, 2026Alteration or repair, 356-356h Dorchester St, May 28, 2026Plumbing, 6-8 Gifford Pl, May 24, 2026Plumbing, 6-8 Gifford Pl, May 24, 2026Electrical, 8b Allstate Rd, May 12, 2026Zoning request · Filed Aug 11 · 14 Allstate Rd · to change the Occupancy to include accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging StationsZoning request · Filed Jul 16 · 18 Washburn St · Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.Zoning request · Decided May 15 · 11 Vinton St · to change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear…Zoning request · Decided May 15 · 13 Vinton St · Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker.Zoning request · Decided May 1 · 634 Dorchester Av · to change occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by converting a full walkout basement…660 ft Map preview
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38 Boston St

Boston, MA 02127

At this address
3 permits on record. Newest issued Nov 13, 2024: Update of a detached garage outlets
Within ¼ mile
52 more permits (50 projects) issued since May 1.
Biggest nearby
A $980,000 project at 7 Transit St, permitted Jul 9, within ¼ mile since May 1.
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  1. Update of a detached garage outlets
    Electrical
    Nov 13, 2024$1,500
  2. Repair existing garage Install new windows
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 25, 2024$30,000
  3. Brick repair outside
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 29, 2019$5,350
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 2 permits
  1. Install new heating boiler with water piping to automatic water feeder and install backflow preventer
    655 Dorchester Av · 190 ft SE · Plumbing
    Oct 6$55,000
  2. Furnish and install new gas piping from meter location to new boiler and existing water heater
    655 Dorchester Av · 190 ft SE · Plumbing
    Oct 6$55,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 21 permits
  1. New tile, vanity, tub, and fixtures in bathrooms of unit 2 and 3
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Oct 6$20,000
  2. Rooftop solar installation
    14 Allstate Rd · 920 ft W · Solar
    Oct 5$500,000
  3. Install 120/208 200A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 200A Distribution Panel
    251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy · 710 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 28$2,500
  4. Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel
    28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy · 980 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 28$2,500
  5. 4-bathroom replacement fixtures
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 26$6,000
  6. Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Plumbing
    Sep 22$3,000
  7. Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement
    99 Boston St · 560 ft SW · Roofing
    Sep 16$161,885
  8. Replacing (10) existing rooftop units, like for like
    14 Allstate Rd · 920 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 4$82,001
  9. Dishwasher replacement
    45 Ward St · 930 ft E · Plumbing
    Aug 25$250
  10. Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller
    99 Boston St · 560 ft SW · Fire systems
    Aug 21$93,000
  11. F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick
    1 Veterans Wy · 400 ft E · Other
    Aug 18$2,500
  12. Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 14$3,800
  13. Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter
    1 Veterans Wy · 400 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 12$299,500
  14. Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10"
    1 Veterans Wy · 400 ft E · Sign
    Aug 3$45,508
  15. Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom
    397-399 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 24$20,000
  16. Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 23$40,000
  17. 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom
    397-403 Dorchester St · 710 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$20,000
  18. Remove 8 sq existing siding
    21 Ward St · 930 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 19$16,890
  19. Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station
    7 Transit St · 620 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 10$8,500
  20. Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way
    7 Transit St · 620 ft N · Fire systems
    Jul 9$980,000
  21. Wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage
    33-39 Ward St · 930 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 24$2,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 29 permits in 27 projects
  1. Installation of UG Electrical Secondary conduit from 2 privately owned padmounted transformers feeding…
    1-5 Henry Sterling Sq · 0.19 mi SE · Electrical
    Oct 7$3,500
  2. Changing occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear of…
    11 Vinton St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 29$386,000
  3. Residential weatherization/air sealing
    132 Boston St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$9,000
  4. Install 120/208 1600A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 1600A Distribution Panel
    3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 28$4,500
  5. Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel
    10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 28$2,500
  6. Permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove…
    6 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24not listed
  7. Rewire 4 family building complete
    6-8 Gifford Pl · 0.21 mi NE · Electrical
    Sep 23$99,000
  8. Replace existing siding, install window trim
    23 Howell St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 21$30,000
  9. Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber
    11 Woodward St · 0.24 mi N · Fence, wall or deck
    Sep 1$2,500
  10. Repair wood siding
    356-356h Dorchester St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$1,250
  11. Confirm occupancy of existing single family home
    6 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25not listed
  12. 10.120 kW, Rooftop Mounted, Solar PV System (23 panels) No Battery × 2 permits
    10 Washburn St · 0.19 mi S · Solar
    Aug 14$27,692
  13. Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system
    23 Howell St · 0.20 mi S · Fire systems
    Aug 14$5,000
  14. 200 Amp main panel upgrade
    10 Washburn St · 0.19 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 14$3,600
  15. Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof
    6 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Roofing
    Aug 7$14,500
  16. Renovation all gas pipe of whole house
    23 Howell St · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 23$15,500
  17. House will be complete gut job
    8 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,500
  18. Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry
    4 Glover Ct · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jul 17$20,000
  19. Installation of (3) Double-Hung Window Replacement Inserts and (1) Patio Door
    13 Howell St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$16,598
  20. Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271
    4 Glover Ct · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$180,000
  21. Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock
    8 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$10,000
  22. N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family
    8 Glover Ct · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18not listed
  23. Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that…
    63r Boston St · 0.19 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jun 17$7,000
  24. Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street
    18 Ward St · 0.19 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jun 9$5,000
  25. Replace damaged siding
    356-356h Dorchester St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 28$1,250
  26. 4 Units New Construction × 2 permits
    6-8 Gifford Pl · 0.21 mi NE · Plumbing
    May 24$106,500
  27. Relocate the existing receptacles to the new cashwrap cabinets
    8b Allstate Rd · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    May 12$22,000
Zoning requests nearby5 requests · as of Oct 10

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: AppProv, "approved with conditions".

  1. To change the Occupancy to include accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
    14 Allstate Rd · 930 ft W · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1886444
    Filed Aug 11
  2. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.
    18 Washburn St · 980 ft S · Closed with no decision posted · city: "Appeal Closed" · case BOA1873333
    Filed Jul 16
  3. To change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear…
    11 Vinton St · 0.24 mi NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1809584
    Decided May 15hearing Apr 28
  4. Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker.
    13 Vinton St · 0.24 mi NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1811248
    Decided May 15hearing Apr 28
  5. To change occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by converting a full walkout basement…
    634 Dorchester Av · 250 ft E · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1784126
    Decided May 1hearing Feb 24
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