# Building permits at 38 Mill St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $314,445 alteration or repair at 305 Freeport St, permitted Aug 11. Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 14: Insulation and weatherization. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) | | Jul 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing entry door. No structural | $3,543 | [SF1744723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1744723/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 85 ft SE | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [12 Everdean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-everdean-st/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | replace gas furnace on 2nd floor | $34,000 | [G1902891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902891/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-mill-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886722) | $3,000 | [SF1897194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897194/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 300 ft S | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891647/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 300 ft S | Plumbing | Remove the bathtub, install a shower, and replace the valve. | $2,500 | [PL1862527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862527/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 300 ft S | Alteration or repair | We are going to protect the home and do demolition of bathtube shower space only. Plumber will set up drain and shower valve and we are going to install the tile. Basic install a walk-in-shower curb less. | $13,900 | [SF1856668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856668/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 990 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) | | May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 overhead doors & main entrance awning. Interior demolition of approx 15' of partition wall. Install new: window & door systems, metal exterior stairs, awning & construct a 34'L x 4'H CMU wall. Frame approx 25' of new partition walls, new carpet, paint & ACT. Misc electrical. | $314,445 | [SF1880837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880837/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | 26-080 OME will be removing some older fixtures on the exterior of the loading dock area along with fixing damage receptacles as needed. | $4,500 | [E1881029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881029/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition and Renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom, sanding & refinishing hardwood floor including electrical and plumbing work | $50,000 | [SF1868054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868054/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace existing bathroom plumbing for 3rd floor Condo. Cast Iron Estherbrook has a crack as well as rotted piping. Re plumb Kitchen sink and separate from the bathroom group to the stack. Re plumb tub and toilet. No water piping. | $5,000 | [PL1861033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861033/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Mill St with permits, nearest house number first: - [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [33 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-mill-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [32 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-mill-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [26-28 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-mill-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025 - [18 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mill-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025 - [13-15 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-mill-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [13-19 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--19-mill-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [8 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-mill-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [7 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-mill-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 02:09 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 3 permits at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/