# Building permits at 396 Centre St, Boston, MA

11 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Removal of the existing siding material and installation of vinyl siding system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Removal of the existing siding material and installation of vinyl siding system | $45,000 | [SF1839222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839222/) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, air sealing, weather stripping and blown cellulose | $2,600 | [SF758814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF758814/) |
| May 13, 2015 | Alteration or repair | remove old siding and replace with new siding repair existing decking replace or repair existing railings | $31,000 | [SF472379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF472379/) |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Fire systems | 24 volt fire alarm system | $1,500 | [EFA457012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA457012/) |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Plumbing | Six bath three kitchen. | Not listed | [PL450562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL450562/) |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Plumbing | Stove,heater water and heater. | Not listed | [G451794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G451794/) |
| Jan 14, 2015 | Alteration or repair | remodel three bathrooms and install three new bathrooms remodel three kitchens and open up a span of the wall in the kitchen area replace windows in home | $75,000 | [SF441358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF441358/) |
| Jan 14, 2015 | Electrical | Cable and phone | $100 | [ELV441303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV441303/) |
| Jan 14, 2015 | Electrical | 19 smoke detectors | $100 | [EFA441301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA441301/) |
| Jan 14, 2015 | Electrical | Rewrite entire house | $25,000 | [E441300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E441300/) |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Roofing | Install a new roof. | $26,500 | [SF23310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF23310/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 140 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 140 ft W | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 75 ft NE | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 95 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 890 ft W | Roofing | Remove rubber from roof. Apply.060 fully adhered rubber membrane. 1200 sq' | $24,600 | [SF1902058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902058/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900249/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Carlotta St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-carlotta-st/) | 500 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and new common meter from eversource. Auth# 27479749 | $4,000 | [E1899856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899856/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 3 ton heat pump system for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1899132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899132/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60a AC disconnect with surge arrester Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle for a 4.5 heat pump system for apt 2 | $3,000 | [E1899121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899121/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Work being done through Mass Save. Air seal and insukate attic floor with open blown cellulose up to R-49. Install roof vent to meet NFA requirements. Install 6" Fiberglass batts and air seal basement rim joist sill | $4,021 | [SF1887094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887094/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [70 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-king-st/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, venting, attic/wall insulation | $11,827 | [SF1886907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886907/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [51 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-whitten-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing three-story exterior wood deck structure. Constructure, including new footings, framing, decking, stairs and guardrail, (the roof stay). in accordance with approved plans. | $28,800 | [SF1890105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890105/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 970 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a BRYANT Slim Ducted Indoor Unit - High Static 24,000 BTU with ductwork Installation of a BRYANT 48,000 BTU 6 port High-Heat Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a BRYANT 18,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a BRYANT 6,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. | $33,884 | [SF1872199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872199/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Rosemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosemont-st/) | 880 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $25,500 | [SF1877566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877566/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [62 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-whitten-st/) | 580 ft SW | Roofing | re-roof | $11,900 | [SF1879187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879187/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Lafield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lafield-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck, repair granite under deck, frame 3story deck with pressure treated wood, install 2 schulter strips 1st &; 2nd floor deck, Install PVC decking over entire deck &; stairs, Install PVC railing on 3 decks, Install J channel and PVC soffit panel on ceiling deck, Install 3 doors. | $68,500 | [SF1870896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870896/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1872206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872206/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [46 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-dix-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, install new siding | $40,139 | [SF1865777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865777/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 840 ft NE | 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/) | 770 ft NE | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [38 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-parkman-st/) | 750 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing roof and replace with new Certainteed landmark shingle system, 15 square, no structural changes to be made | $9,500 | [SF1847621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847621/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 970 ft W | Roofing | To strip off old roof shingles and replace with new asphalt shingles install ice and water barrier drip edge insulation flashing and install rubber roof on front porch roof area | $18,000 | [SF1846141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846141/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [48 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-dix-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove, dispose and reinstall decking on all 3 rear decks. | $15,000 | [SF1839948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839948/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [27 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-king-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new deck | $57,894 | [ALT1897343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897343/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [72 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Replace crushed jaw in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895115/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 0.25 mi N | 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 E | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [32 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-king-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1897960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897960/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [67-69 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Build a new ADU unit in the ground floor as per attached plans &; change Occupancy from a two-family to a two-family plus an ADU. | $49,750 | [ALT1819394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819394/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $15,639 | [SF1871320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871320/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-queen-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1879338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879338/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1-5 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-dix-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replacement existing ADA ramp Deck handicap access same size as is per drawings. No change in footprint. | $40,000 | [SF1873763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 0.21 mi E | 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 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 17, 2026 | [11 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gibson-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Install (3) 80KBTU furnaces | $20,000 | [G1860912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860912/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-queen-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Installation of a 61.88 kW DC / 40 kW AC rooftop solar panel system (104 modules). Electrical permit E1807573. | $61,001 | [ALT1842023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842023/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | change and upgrade main electrical service from 200amp to 400ampto add public's meter and also relocate the point of attachment | $8,800 | [E1846732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846732/) |

## More on this street

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

- [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [389 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/389-centre-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [387-399 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387--399-centre-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2024
- [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [382 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/382-centre-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024
- [410-412 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/410--412-centre-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [381 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/381-centre-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025
- [413 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/413-centre-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [379-381 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/379--381-centre-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [378-380 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/378--380-centre-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 21:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/396-centre-st/