# Building permits at 39 Catawba St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: FRONT PORCH REPAIR remove existing wood rails. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new wood flooring, steel rails and privacy panel | $3,800 | [SF1896896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896896/) |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Alteration or repair | changing service under ground from 100amp to 200amp with main disconnect.installed meter bank outside, also changing panel to 40 cir panel,adding 1 gfci. | $4,500 | [E898563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E898563/) |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Fence, wall or deck | repairs to existing front porch and repair existing wrought iron fence and railings | $1,700 | [SF480017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF480017/) |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Electrical | Install a security system | $690 | [ELV41978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV41978/) |
| Jul 6, 2010 | Roofing | Erect a six foot fence around the rear and side of property and reroof | $8,000 | [SF32474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF32474/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [46 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/) | 110 ft S | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR- Remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new trex flooring, pvc parts, vinyl railing, replace granite step with concrete pad, install door on side of porch. | $16,800 | [SF1902105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902105/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/) | 180 ft E | Electrical | 400 amp Service broke from the couplin emergency Eversource came out and cut the power work was completed and ready to put back power back on. | $1,800 | [E1882085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882085/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [6 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-laurel-st/) | 110 ft NW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $13,141 | [SF1867863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867863/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1906247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906247/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [312 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-warren-st/) | 840 ft E | Roofing | Remove the existing roofing system. Install new ice and water shield as required, and install a new rubber membrane roofing system. | $30,000 | [SF1907184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907184/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 380 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system | $17,000 | [SF1904115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904115/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1906249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906249/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1904103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904103/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 270 ft NE | Electrical | 300 amps service upgrade run circuits for 2 hot water heaters run circuit for condenser run circuit for air handler install bathroom vent fan | $10,000 | [E1904743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904743/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [120 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-walnut-av/) | 410 ft NW | Roofing | Church Slate Roof Restoration/Replacement (for affected area only) | $10,000 | [SF1902172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902172/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 23 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $26,417 | [SF1897242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897242/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [25 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-laurel-st/) | 300 ft W | Roofing | Chimney removal -FRONT chimney on asphalt roof. | $3,499 | [SF1891346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891346/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [99 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walnut-av/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete interior demo | $27,000 | [SF1894859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894859/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [90 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-walnut-av/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | update all baths, and kitchen | $10,000 | [SF1888873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888873/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, duct work repair, heat pump installation, hot water heater replacement, | $74,145 | [SF1879820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879820/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [9 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-sherman-st/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,994 | [SF1879560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879560/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1863731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863731/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [146-150 Charlame St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--150-charlame-st/) | 350 ft SE | Electrical | Permit to restore utility power | $500 | [E1859775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859775/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | Roughing 1 kitchen that's it | $2,000 | [PL1846145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846145/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $23,954 | [SF1844614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844614/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | New kitchen on second floor | $4,500 | [E1841472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841472/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [46 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-clifford-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 9sq | $7,692 | [SF1906380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906380/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Removing 24 squares of asphalt shingles and installing 24 squares of Owens Corning asphalt shingle system | $25,000 | [SF1906045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906045/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-waverly-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement,remove. Existing deck and install new deck same size | $16,350 | [SF1903033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903033/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [PL1901476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901476/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [G1901471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901471/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | #38 Only - Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [PL1899781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899781/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [G1899775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899775/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-clifford-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Roof tearoff and reroof | $20,000 | [SF1893919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893919/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Replacing electrical equipment due to water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $76,500 | [E1884104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884104/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Replace 14 gas fired boilers in basement | $150,000 | [G1877267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877267/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | replace 14 hot water boilers and one electric water heater | $150,000 | [PL1877271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877271/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control panel due to water damage. | $5,000 | [EFA1874035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874035/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuit for heat pump and dryer | $3,000 | [E1874386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874386/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [PL1873031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873031/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [G1873029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873029/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [30 Circuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-circuit-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | - Remove and replaces home's current top layer of roof. - Install new drip edge along the entire entire perimeter. - Install new 060 commercial grade rubber roofing to the entire roof with new sea tape - Remove one chimney. - Install new pipe jacks and flashing to roof as needed. - Remove debris | $16,000 | [SF1862251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862251/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Make safe and provide temporary power via generator due water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $5,000 | [E1867000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867000/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [95 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-munroe-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $22,000 | [SF1867963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867963/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | replace the f4 existing pole banners with new ones | $2,400 | [ALT1860590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860590/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | (2) Water heater replacements, one tank per unit in Unit 1 and Unit 2. | $10,000 | [PL1855009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855009/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Electrical service change, install new HVAC units 1 and 2, replace windows in basement and Unit 2, exterior siding repair. | $84,550 | [SF1860076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860076/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | rewire kitchen and bath room to electrical code | $5,000 | [E1858526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858526/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo all water damaged walls in an exist 2fam. replace all fire damaged wood as needed, Repair including finished basement, 2 kitchens, bathrooms and existing finished attic, roof repair replace joist. Partition walls. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, all finishes, window siding, Deck repair | $374,275 | [SF1859603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859603/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [47 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-waverly-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing system and install new roof.( asphalt shingles and small section of rubber roof) * includes repair; of rear deck | $14,200 | [SF1859426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859426/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip & reroof | $22,000 | [SF1856383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856383/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen fixtures only | $2,000 | [PL1856930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856930/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16-18 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-maywood-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Owner tearing down the old altar/ temple wall to make the temple bigger for people to fit so the owner is pushing the wall back 20 - 30 feet. | $5,500 | [E1855728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855728/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add common meter to bring up to code. Connections to (2) exterior condensers, (2) air handlers in basement, and connections to (2) hybrid DHW tanks. | $34,000 | [E1851418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851418/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Kitchen remodel for City of Boston green program. Bathroom: New flooring, tiles, fixtures, drywall patching, panting, and finish carpentry. Kitchen: New cabinets, countertops, faucets, appliances, LED lights, drywall patching, painting, and flooring. | $50,000 | [SF1850354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850354/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [150 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Setting up a hexagon, (2) 20x20, and (2) 30x30 tents for the ymca summer program | $20,670 | [SF1848185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848185/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up of property due to a fire | $8,000 | [SF1829230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829230/) |

## 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 |  | 81 Walnut Av | 820 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Front Addition to church.*Assigned 3.11.26" | [BOA1852545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-22 |

## More on this street

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

- [46 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [30-32 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-catawba-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [27-29 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-catawba-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [21 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-catawba-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 22:20 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/