# Building permits at 38 Cook St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 86-88 Pearl St, permitted Aug 12.

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Replace siding with Hardie bord /windows front and back of the house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 121 more permits (120 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 16 Russell St, 770 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | replace siding with Hardie bord /windows front and back of the house. | $15,000 | [SF1837137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837137/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [25 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-cook-st/) | 200 ft S | Roofing | remove and replace with new shingles | $6,000 | [SF1905569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905569/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7 Cook Street Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cook-street-ct/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing Vinyl Siding, Remove and Replace Window Casings with Nose Sill with Composite Fascia Board, Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System and Downspouts | $46,176 | [SF1888847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888847/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [340 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/340-medford-st/) | 150 ft N | Electrical | Replacing air handler and condenser. Direct swap. No new wiring | $600 | [E1891343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891343/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [340 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/340-medford-st/) | 150 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping furnace | Not listed | [G1888661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888661/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 79 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sackville-st/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | rewire 3rd floor bathroom wire laundry outlets 3rd floor bathroom rewire bathroom and bedroom 4th floor. | $5,500 | [E1906509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906509/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [8 Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sackville-st/) | 430 ft W | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 bathrooms | $4,000 | [PL1905706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905706/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Avon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-avon-pl/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation with new kitchen, bathrooms, new hardwood floors. Exterior replace siding and windows. | $165,000 | [SF1905081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905081/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-russell-st/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | Pending;ALT1899143 - Occupancy Committee.Gutter and downspouts replacement on entire house (Long form permit for occupancy was applied and paid for - ALT1899143) | $3,450 | [SF1871280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871280/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [62 Sullivan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-sullivan-st/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,591 | [SF1904051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904051/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-russell-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Occupancy Confirmation: Single-Family.; Related to short form permit # SF1871280. | Not listed | [ALT1899143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899143/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [33 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-belmont-st/) | 390 ft W | Roofing | Remove chimney and repair roof where chimney is protruding through. Re-route vent from boiler to outside side of house. | $12,800 | [SF1874586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874586/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [71 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-pearl-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | Basement lowering, slab replacement, new footings and columnsAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD approved stamped drawings | $111,943 | [ALT1886010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886010/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [83-85 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-bartlett-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Patch and point masonry repairs to the parapet wall on the roof lone to the adjoining building. No Structural work to be done. | $25,000 | [SF1900464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900464/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8 Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sackville-st/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel two bathrooms with new fixtures and tile. No Structural work to take place. | $25,000 | [SF1897128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897128/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [105 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-elm-st/) | 670 ft SE | Roofing | strip reroof /strip siding install hardieplank and pvc trim | $33,500 | [SF1901418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901418/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [56 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-belmont-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for gas furnace, and AC coil and condenser. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $1,322 | [E1899989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899989/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [428 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/428-medford-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1895345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895345/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [9 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-cook-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair deck | $1,000 | [SF1879700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879700/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [73 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-school-st/) | 900 ft S | Roofing | Remove the existing shingled roof and install new laminated shingles with 6' if ice & water barrier along each eave. Install new metal drip edge. | $9,700 | [SF1895921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895921/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [246-248 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-bunker-hill-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Replace shower valve Converter from tub to shower Fix laundry drain | $2,800 | [PL1897067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897067/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [102 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-bartlett-st/) | 990 ft SW | Roofing | Main House - Full Reroof (EPDM) | $9,698 | [SF1890135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890135/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [104 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-bartlett-st/) | 990 ft SW | Roofing | Replace the rubber roof | $10,350 | [SF1891635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891635/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [65 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-elm-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Re wire the kitchen, add recessed lighting. Work to be done at secondary address 13 Hancock St. | $8,000 | [E1895082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895082/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [246-248 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-bunker-hill-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove the tub and remove all tile from the wall and floor. Install new tub and new tiles and paint the entire bathroom. | $15,130 | [SF1882051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882051/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [240 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-medford-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits fed from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890938/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3 Clarken Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-clarken-ct/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic Long form ALT1879368 | $2,120 | [SF1835515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835515/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3 Bunker Hill Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-bunker-hill-ct/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Replace entrance box and relocate electric meter | $4,000 | [E1889839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889839/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [65 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-elm-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, disposal, dishwasher, and refrigerator with ice. Same layout. | $2,500 | [PL1886550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886550/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [65 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-elm-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Replace existing gas range | $500 | [G1886559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886559/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [86-88 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-pearl-st/) | 300 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a two family and then change to a three family, ADDITION, and RENOVATION, NOMINAL FEE APPLICATION. -;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Fire Alarm &; Sprinklers to be installed.; e[Plans FiledLots owned in common &; combined as one: Lot A (Parcel #0201769000)1250 SF +Lot B (Parcel #02017680 | $700,000 | [ALT1834672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1834672/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Avon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-avon-pl/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo interior walls. | $6,000 | [SF1881514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881514/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [22 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-belmont-st/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Installation of a new dedicated 240v 20A circuit to power the plug-in sauna in the back patio. | $3,300 | [E1812061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1812061/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Fire systems | This is an amendment for permit #ALT1824041. The cost is under our ALT permit already. The fire protection review was not done during the original permit review - ISD is now asking for us to apply for an amendment to review the fire protection. | Not listed | [A1872675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872675/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [65 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-elm-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen with new cabinetry countertops, fixtures and appliances (some). Add built-ins along front wall and next to fireplace. Refinish floors and paint. | $98,975 | [SF1881557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881557/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 Sheafe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sheafe-st/) | 390 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp meter socket, install inside 100 amp panel in basement and on first floor. GFCI breaker for the dryer. | $10,000 | [E1882475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882475/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Wire and install 5 CATV and CAT 6 jacks in home | $500 | [ELV1879962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879962/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [58 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-russell-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fire systems | 10 Hardwired Smoke Detector 120v on the Main House | $1,500 | [EFA1880461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880461/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Fire systems | Wire and install 120 volt smoke/co detectors in home | $500 | [EFA1879960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879960/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 amp. Wire home for lighting, HVAC and general power use | $24,000 | [E1879957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879957/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [56a Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56a-russell-st/) | 940 ft SW | Roofing | Unit 56&56A remove existing shingle roof and replace with new shingle roof | $14,000 | [SF1879442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879442/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [240 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-medford-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | Charlestown High School, 240 Medford Street: Replace drinking fountains: 3 in the basement, 6 on the 1st floor, 2 on the 2nd floor, 2 on the 3rd floor, 2 on the 4th floor and 2 on the 5th floor. | $1,000 | [PL1879131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879131/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of a single family -James Poulos - Permit Address:44 Mystic ST 02Charlestown MA 02129 Full home reno: basement bath/laundry/HVAC, new 1st-floor kitchen, updated primary suite, refinished upper floors, roof patch &; rear masonry repairs.Permit Approved by Deputy Commissioner Marc Jo | $450,000 | [ALT1847835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847835/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [6r Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6r-sackville-st/) | 470 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing metal around edges of roof. Install 1/2 inch ISO with screws and plates. Install fully adheared.60 EPDM. Flash pipes and chimney. Flash EPDM to new curb with HVAC unit. Apply metal around all edges and flash with cover strip. No structural work to be completed. | $11,300 | [SF1875111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875111/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [40 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-belmont-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing wood siding. Install approximately 29.14 SQ of James Hardie fiber cement siding with weather-resistant barrier, tape flashing, metal flashing, trim, and sealants. Replace deteriorated sheathing as needed in-kind. No structural alterations | $57,734 | [SF1875035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875035/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [100 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-pearl-st/) | 290 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 12 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,921 | [SF1873447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873447/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [79 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-bartlett-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | New shower controls. wall and floor tile. New vanity. glass door | $39,000 | [SF1870339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870339/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [83-85 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83--85-bartlett-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace rotting trim around the exterior of the bay windows at the front of the property | $6,000 | [SF1869376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869376/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [195 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-bunker-hill-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | At unit 1 Rewired the kitchen and bathroom electrical systems. Installed new electrical wiring for receptacles, switches, and lighting circuits. | $5,000 | [E1870599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870599/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [58 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-russell-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Combine lots 58 (parcel id 0200978000), 58r (parcel id 0200980000), and 60 russell street (parcel id 0200977000), with biscoe place parcel id 0200980010. See alt1575330, and ert1589263 for construction proposed on lots. | Not listed | [ALT1659954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1659954/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [14 Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sackville-st/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 12 Windows | $11,649 | [SF1868990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868990/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [195 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-bunker-hill-st/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | plumb kitchen sink and full bath | $5,500 | [PL1864220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864220/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-cook-st/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 windows. Work to be done at secondary address 2 Sheafe St | $2,000 | [SF1863389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863389/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [280 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-bunker-hill-st/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY: Need to replace fascia boards as soon as possible. They are rotted and water is going inside causing more damage to the building. | $13,250 | [SF1860964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860964/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [66 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-school-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Rinnai iSeries Plus Combination Boiler. Rework the existing code approved gas, water, feed and return piping to accommodate the new system installation. Intake and exhaust piping installation will include labeling of the piping and a gas vent sign outside at 8' above grade per code. | $12,600 | [PL1849085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849085/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [66 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-school-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of Rinnai iSeries Plus Combination Boiler. Rework the existing code approved gas, water, feed and return piping to accommodate the new system installation. | $3,000 | [G1849078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849078/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [253-259 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--259-bunker-hill-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | Rewiring the unit #3 | $14,000 | [E1862869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862869/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [244 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-bunker-hill-st/) | 600 ft S | Roofing | Fascia board replacement on side of house closest to neighbors. Install Aluminum Fascia wrap on top of new fascia. Gutter and downspouts replacement on side of house closest to neighbors. | $4,999 | [SF1859954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859954/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [253-259 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--259-bunker-hill-st/) | 470 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel existing plumbing,locations to remain the same. | $9,000 | [PL1861928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861928/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-russell-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1860466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860466/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Supply and install plumbing for kitchen and 1.5 bath remodel | $10,500 | [PL1859326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859326/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 440 ft SE | Electrical | Renovate kitchen, partial basement and minor repairs | $20,000 | [E1857273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857273/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [191-193 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191--193-bunker-hill-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | heat pump | $11,000 | [E1854854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854854/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Rough plumbing for bathroom in basement, 1/2 bath on first floor and full bathroom on second floor. | $39,000 | [PL1855523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855523/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [14 Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wall-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping cobi boiler in basement, stove on first floor and gas fire place on first floor | $5,275 | [G1857534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857534/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [195 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-bunker-hill-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 1. Renovate existing kitchen, same layout with new cabinets and countertops. Renovate existing full bath with new fixtures, tile, and vanity. | $70,500 | [SF1855680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855680/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [241 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-bunker-hill-st/) | 550 ft S | Alteration or repair | first floor new roof deck 13.5x16'. second floor new deck 30x21'. with 1x6" composite decking boards and Rils. | $32,150 | [ALT1722032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1722032/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [306 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-bunker-hill-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen remodel. Install wiring dishwasher, disposal, microwave, fan, fridge, stove | $1,000 | [E1855344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855344/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [306 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-bunker-hill-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | UNIT# 1 - Remodeling kitchen, and replace one lavatory for bathrrom | $2,000 | [PL1853526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853526/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mystic-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace the water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846654/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mystic-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846655/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [39 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-russell-st/) | 790 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1852222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852222/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [74 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-school-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | dishwasher | Not listed | [PL1851909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851909/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [33 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-russell-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior, exterior renovations to existing single family, new walls and finishes, new interior stairway, associated structural work. Exterior work at rear: new windows, new landing and stairs 1st floor and new landing to connect existing deck to doorway at 3rd floor. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. | $376,600 | [ALT1841464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841464/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [74 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-school-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | 2021 and 2024 mini split install | $500 | [E1851671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851671/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [17 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-allston-st/) | 360 ft S | Plumbing | boiler range | $4,000 | [G1849992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849992/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [17 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-allston-st/) | 360 ft S | Plumbing | final baths kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1849989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849989/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [242 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-bunker-hill-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace rotten exterior trim, demo and rebuild firescape. | $30,230 | [SF1849388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849388/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [286a-290 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286a--290-medford-st/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | Install new electric tank with new pan. Automatic water shut off device. Will Connect to existing floor drain for pan. 286 medford st or 99 pearl st Unit 10 property is on corner. Electrical wiring to be done by electrician. | $3,800 | [PL1847560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847560/) |
| May 10, 2026 | [31 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-mystic-st/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove Rotted Siding Replace With New Siding | $23,650 | [SF1846740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846740/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [30 Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-polk-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Connect a water line to hot boiler. | $3,000 | [PL1846735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846735/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [30 Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-polk-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing gas boiler. | $3,000 | [G1846731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846731/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [292 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/292-bunker-hill-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Build brand new 3 story deck per architectural plans. | $97,500 | [ALT1822891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822891/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [213 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/213-bunker-hill-st/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | strip wood siding install hardieplank siding to home install all ne vinyl windows install front and side doors | $42,000 | [SF1844573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844573/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [24 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-trenton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 4 windows and 1 entry door for replacement. Work to be done in unit #1 no structural changes. | $11,643 | [SF1907389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907389/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [38 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bartlett-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 7 harvey and 3 anderson replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $9,400 | [SF1907328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907328/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [135 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-high-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1906029 - Occupancy CommitteeInstallation of (14) Double Hung Window Inserts into existing openings. No structural work. | $32,841 | [SF1904477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904477/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [35 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-walker-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing Single family.; | Not listed | [ALT1855443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855443/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [358 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-bunker-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | gas furnace replacement | $5,000 | [G1906101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906101/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [3 Holden Ro](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-holden-ro/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1896511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896511/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [3 Holden Ro](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-holden-ro/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1896513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896513/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [99 Russell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-russell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Rot repair work on shingle siding, replace deckboards in back that have rot. | $37,249 | [SF1889754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889754/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [41 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-eden-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 72 Russell St 1st Floor - Emergency call smokes going off due to a water leak. Checked and Removed all affected electrical, Customer will call when all is ready to be reinstalled or replaced. | $1,800 | [E1894444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894444/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [34 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bartlett-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace rotted deck boards with PT boards and clean up. | $4,780 | [SF1829370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829370/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [34 Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mead-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel 0201039000 into 2 parcels: Lot 1, 34 Mead Street, to contain 1914 sf. Lot 2, 34R Mead Street, to contain 2533 sf.*Clarification: 34 Mead to contain 2 units | $500 | [ALT1733832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1733832/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-elm-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | siding remove replace no electrical front of home | $7,900 | [SF1881405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881405/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [129 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-high-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $12,713 | [SF1875556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875556/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [30 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-eden-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,500 | [G1875991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875991/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [2 Holden Ro](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-holden-ro/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from a;two-family to a single-family residence.;Full gut renovation of the entire property, including interior and exterior.;Fire Escape Affidavit to be filed;prior to final inspections of project.; e[Plans]Filed. | $652,000 | [ALT1824378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824378/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-eden-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | replace gas fired water heater | $1,500 | [PL1875989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875989/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Wire basement relocate meters | $20,000 | [E1875555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875555/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [29 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | A new front and rear dormer along with a new roof deck at the third floor level on an existing two story real ell along with associated plan changes. All work to take place within unit two of a two unit residence. | $300,000 | [ALT1715804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1715804/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [42 Sullivan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-sullivan-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Roof Replacement. | $14,850 | [SF1863728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863728/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [35 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-walker-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Remove and reinstall first and second floor lavatories. Replace first and second floor toilets. Replace second floor tub and shower trim. | $3,000 | [PL1872300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872300/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [136-142 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--142-high-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new 12K BTU HVAC split system for bedroom and living area. | $15,000 | [SF1863333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863333/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-elm-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-21741) (Unit - 2) | $4,000 | [SF1869494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869494/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [41 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-eden-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $15,761 | [SF1870254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870254/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [41 Eden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-eden-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1870260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870260/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [34r Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34r-mead-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Subdivide Parcel 0201039000 into 2 parcels: Lot 1, 34 Mead Street, to contain 1914 sf. Lot 2, 34R Mead Street, to contain 2533 sf.Note: 34 mead to contain 2 units | $500 | [ALT1733835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1733835/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [136-142 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136--142-high-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Wiring of two zone ductless mini split | $500 | [E1867718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867718/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-walker-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1855443 - Occupancy Committee;Replace 2nd floor bathroom tile around shower and floor. Replace 1st bathroom floor tile. Insulate exposed exterior walls. Install 1/2" boards on kitchen ceiling and 1st bathroom walls and around new exterior door. Install interior trim. One new exterior door | $25,380 | [SF1846684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846684/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4 Forest Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-forest-pl/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Take over this project that already passed the rough electrical inspection. Finish the kitchen with 6-20 circuit for appliances and electric stove Add hardwires smoke detector Replace electrical pane1 Add 24 recessed lights Rewires 3 bathroom | $7,000 | [E1865248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865248/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [42 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Basement bathroom toilet sink shower and replace water heater (electric) | $7,500 | [PL1864334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864334/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [39 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bartlett-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Repiping necessary to fix any leaks on gas pipe -replacing gas shutoff behind stove and pressure testing all gas lines to ensure there are no more leaks | $1,500 | [G1856348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856348/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-elm-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 11 squares | $8,949 | [SF1855078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855078/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [17 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-trenton-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing rear deck in the identical footprint | $24,000 | [ALT1849725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849725/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2 Forest Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-forest-pl/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Repair existing rooftop deck and flat roof, including replacement of damaged decking boards, repairs to existing deck framing as needed, and localized repairs to the flat roof to restore waterproofing and functionality. | $22,099 | [SF1855731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855731/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-trenton-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 8 Marvin replacment windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,440 | [SF1855445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855445/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [44 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Hatch replacement with (2) Skylights | $16,891 | [SF1847642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847642/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7 Bolton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bolton-pl/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing siding on front of house. Replacing front door. | $41,842 | [SF1847142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847142/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-school-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door with 2 sidelights for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,917 | [SF1846261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846261/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [27 Walker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-walker-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Running roughly 60ft of schedule 80 3/4 PVC up the side of the house to bring two dedicated circuits up to the rooftop deck, one for an electric grill and one for connivence outlet. Make terminations on the appropriate breakers and also on the outlets on the roof | $2,700 | [E1845281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845281/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 16 Russell St | 770 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Renovation & 2-story vertical addition over the existing garage space" | [BOA1860459](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-11 |
| Requested |  | 78 Pearl St | 340 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Proposing one-story addition + new basement" | [BOA1907393](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-05 |
| Requested |  | 86 to 88 Pearl St | 300 ft SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1901151](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Requested |  | 12 Trenton St | 0.24 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "This is for the extension of an existing third floor roof deck" | [BOA1900189](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-10 |
| Requested |  | 75 Russell St | 0.19 mi W | To confirm occupancy of a single family home | [BOA1883344](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 60 Elm St | 940 ft S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1821600](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [31 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-cook-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025
- [27 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-cook-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [25 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-cook-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [24 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-cook-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [13 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-cook-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [9 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-cook-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [8 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-cook-st/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 23:01 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 121 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-cook-st/