# Building permits at 39 Rosseter St, Boston, MA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Aug 19: Replacement of electric water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm system in common spaces, basement, and bedrooms | $10,000 | [EFA908432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA908432/) |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for three kitchens, five bathrooms, three separate washer/dryers | $17,500 | [PL888532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL888532/) |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | renovate 2 unit residential building to become 3 unit residential building. Add sprinklers and replace mechanical systems. Renovate kitchens and bathrooms. | $200,000 | [ALT830702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT830702/) |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Plumbing | Pipe gas to three new stoves and three gas furnaces | $2,500 | [G888543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G888543/) |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Electrical | Electrical re wire | Not listed | [E890047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E890047/) |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Alteration or repair | * At Risk - Renovation of 3 Unit Dwelling. BOA. - Sprinkler/FA - All cost reflected on Alt830702/SF848955 | Not listed | [SF887963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF887963/) |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Installing replacement windows and renovate kitchen and bathrooms | $25,000 | [SF848955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF848955/) |
| May 3, 2018 | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingle roof. Install new Owens Corning Asphalt shingle roof system. | $14,000 | [SF826887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF826887/) |

## 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), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 180 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 180 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 220 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 140 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 140 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 130 ft N | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 130 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | 200 amp 3 family service upgrade from 100 amps. Move meters outside prepping for solar install. | $7,500 | [E1903991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903991/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 730 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Retaining Wall and front entrance. Front stairs remove and replace with lights | $35,000 | [SF1901425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901425/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | 200A underground temp service | $6,000 | [ETS1902464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902464/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mallon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-mallon-rd/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Siding Strip and install | $11,000 | [SF1895992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895992/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 300 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890992/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $39,551 | [SF1879844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879844/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 660 ft SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $59,327 | [E1879639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879639/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Up Academy Holland School, 85 Olney Street, replace drinking fountains: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 7 on the 2nd floor and 3 on the 3rd floor. | $26,000 | [PL1879224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879224/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | 3+Meter Relocation. | $12,000 | [E1879670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879670/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 980 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880082/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880080/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 730 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880076/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Bullard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bullard-st/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace HVAC Systems, refinish Hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, paint and prime | $105,000 | [SF1878091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878091/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 103 remove and replace 9 windows and 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $15,049 | [SF1871337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871337/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 580 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 530 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 480 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [82 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-rosseter-st/) | 490 ft E | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing EPDM Roof, Replace all Pipe Boots, Replace Existing Roof Drain, Rebuild Chimney Roof Line Up, Re-Flash Chimney | $28,281 | [SF1852097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852097/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [106 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rosseter-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | adding house meter | $7,800 | [E1846299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846299/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400amp and add a meter | $8,000 | [E1894936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894936/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Everton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everton-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace deck structure. | $16,000 | [SF1884463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884463/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Basement renovation Doing al the electrical is needed | $6,000 | [E1844805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844805/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 14:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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