# Building permits at 4 May St, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 13, 2025: This is a permit appl for 6 May St no #6 in system insulate 317 sq.ft attic floor with cellulose insulation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | this is a permit appl for 6 May St no #6 in system insulate 317 sq.ft attic floor with cellulose insulation insulate 34 sq.ft and 188 sq.ft kneewall with 2" thermal barrier board | $2,931 | [SF1708433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1708433/) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Roofing | Install copper ridge cap and stored slates. Fasten all slates with copper nails. Install perimeter edge cleat. Install epdm fully adhered system. | $12,319 | [SF1668570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1668570/) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Roofing | Replace three windows and step flashing's. | $6,662 | [SF1570162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1570162/) |
| May 24, 2022 | Roofing | Fabricate and install 1 built in copper gutter. Replace rotted wood at gutter,with composite. Replace gutter on garage with 5k style aluminum gutter. Attach 6 down spouts,options on price page | $8,010 | [SF1329350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1329350/) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Plumbing | replace gas water heater @ #6 | $900 | [PL1267271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1267271/) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater @ #6 | $900 | [G1267267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1267267/) |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Electrical | Bathroom rewiring.Fan,Light,Receptacle. | $1,300 | [E817573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E817573/) |
| May 29, 2012 | Plumbing | install water meter and backflow preventer. | $1,500 | [PL146046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL146046/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 810 ft NE | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke alarms throughout the unit. | $1,500 | [EFA1904347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904347/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [960 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-centre-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | A CMU block wall will be constructed in order to separate the garden from the driveway. wall will be freestanding and is not near any property lines, it is purely for aesthetic purposes. wall will be built to 8' and will be solid filled with concrete. wall will be veneered with textured stucco. | $78,500 | [ALT1883152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883152/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Complete electrical rewire of Unit 1, including all lighting, receptacles, required branch circuits, smoke/CO detectors, and installation of four heat pump heads with associated electrical wiring and connections. | $16,000 | [E1901226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901226/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1902273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [74 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-moss-hill-rd/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | EV Charger | $500 | [E1902465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902465/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacing windows and siding | $33,500 | [SF1900204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900204/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-moss-hill-rd/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $5,700 | [E1896821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896821/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [34 Hillcroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hillcroft-rd/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp panel replacemen | $3,799 | [E1882379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882379/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps. Replace Electric panel. | $7,000 | [E1882373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882373/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-prince-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build Shed for conditioned storage | $15,000 | [ALT1856466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856466/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [47 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation tyhe existing kitchen and bathroom, upgrade electrical to code on the unit, install 4 heads of mini-splits, reconfigure mudroom (interior only) refinish the floors and paint the unit. | $109,331 | [SF1869865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869865/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade existing O/H service to 400 amp. | $18,500 | [E1872704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872704/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [18 Arborway Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-arborway-te/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing 4'x7'6" pressure treated wood deck and build a new one with same design and dimensions. | $5,955 | [SF1861597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861597/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Rewire finished basement to include; Wet bar, bathroom, laundry, living room, wellness room, art studio, storage room, e.v. charger inside garage, HP hot water tank and HP mini-split system (400 amp service upgrade will be applied on separate permit once U/A is issued). | $31,210 | [E1863688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863688/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [60 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-prince-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | "Install wiring for two new exterior heat pump condenser units, including required disconnects and power connections. Install one new exterior receptacle outlet for servicing the condenser units in accordance with applicable electrical codes." | $1,500 | [E1862159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862159/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $19,718 | [SF1860847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860847/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall 2nd floor bathroom tub and replace with new shower. Also replace bathroom window with tempered window. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $20,753 | [SF1857985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857985/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $6,573 | [E1860861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860861/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Basement remodel. Install non existing toilet, shower, lav sink, bar sink. Relocate washing machine connection. Replace water heater with heat pump for DHW. Disconnect boiler for new electric heat source. Relocate existing drains and water pipes to accommodate ceiling height. | $20,000 | [PL1853637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853637/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Eliminate gas water heater and boiler | $400 | [G1853653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853653/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 980 ft NW | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1857989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857989/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [834-836 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/834--836-centre-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Roofing | Exterior chimney masonry restoration including repointing, brick replacement, crown repair, flashing repair/sealing, waterproofing, and related chimney restoration work | $10,000 | [SF1853584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853584/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [130 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-moss-hill-rd/) | 920 ft SW | Roofing | Remove the old asphalt shingles and reinstall new asphalt shingles. | $25,490 | [SF1855293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855293/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Replace existing direct vent natural gas boiler with new direct vent natural gas boiler. Connect to 3 existing forced hot water zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [G1851506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851506/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Replace natural gas direct vent boiler with new Viessmann boiler. Connect to existing zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [PL1851507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851507/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-moss-hill-rd/) | 310 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R60. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with fiberglass R19. | $9,326 | [SF1849558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849558/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement. Full basement gut renovation, add full bathroom, Laundry room, lower slab in one section, replace heating system, hot water heater, replace basement windows. [ePlans] | $356,630 | [ALT1771829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1771829/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1010 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $128,554 | [SF1865649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865649/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1010 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Remodeling Kitchen, bathroom and washing machine connection - Unit 6 | $6,450 | [PL1902825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902825/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [62 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-dunster-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor full bathroom. Remove existing tub, toilet, vanity, tiles. Install new tiles and fixtures. | $60,000 | [SF1900717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900717/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1001 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condensers | $1,710 | [E1899746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899746/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1000 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1000-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of a prefabricated steel egress stairway and catwalk connecting existing fire escape systems. All steel components will be fabricated off-site and installed per engineered drawings. No change of occupancy or building use. | $73,920 | [ALT1861691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861691/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [24 Goldsmith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-goldsmith-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1882318 Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,814 | [SF1880559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880559/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1001 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $6,056 | [SF1896843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896843/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [18 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-slocum-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing garage door. Frame in opening with wood framing. Repair exterior stucco where damaged, repair interior drywall where damaged. Install trim and paint repaired areas. Install new garage door. | $9,000 | [SF1878053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878053/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [19 Goldsmith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-goldsmith-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | strip and install a new roof, 80' of gutter replacement | $33,000 | [SF1875680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875680/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Gas stove | $2,500 | [G1878378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878378/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [76 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-dunster-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | install 35 Harvey and 3 Simonton replacement windows and 2 Anderson storm doors and 1 Anderson patio door. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $34,190 | [SF1875279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875279/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $25,185 | [SF1868608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868608/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $8,395 | [E1868626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868626/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade | $8,000 | [E1879521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879521/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal | $2,500 | [PL1878391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878391/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [42 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-dunster-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 100 amp main breaker panel replacement (due to corrosion on neutral bar) (unit 1) Wire for one 20 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire for one 30 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire 2 service outlets | $3,500 | [E1870514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870514/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [71 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-prince-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of the kitchen, reconfiguration of the space to relocate mudroom and powder room as per plans, eliminate a structural wall as per plans, reconfigure windows as per plans, upgrade electrical and plumbing, insulation to meet code, new blue board, plaster, trim work and paint. | $83,110 | [ALT1860776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860776/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5 Driftwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-driftwood-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 19 harvey replacement windows.energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,425 | [SF1864040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864040/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [76 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-prince-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Installation of three 60ft LED Strip lights( GREEN, WHITE, RED) on Bovas bakery facade. | $2,528 | [E1859066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859066/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | wire new kitchen area with lights, power and appliances | $7,500 | [E1857251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857251/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [74 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-orchard-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas dryer disconnect and reconnect | $500 | [G1856551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856551/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Replace decking boards with AZEK Patch in loose shingles Paint deck | $10,000 | [SF1850631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850631/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-place kitchen renovation with new cabinets and countertops. Relocate kitchen sink to beneath windows. | $45,000 | [SF1849193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849193/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $18,689 | [SF1848801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848801/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $6,230 | [E1848817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848817/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 2 ductless heat pump systems to serve the home, 4 tons total | $39,738 | [SF1846298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846298/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | - Wiring of 2 heat pump condensers - GFCI outlets | $1,750 | [E1846300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846300/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation. Master suite addition | $15,000 | [PL1844322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844322/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install of gas stove | $1,500 | [G1844326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844326/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical wiring for the addition on the back of the residence | $22,000 | [E1844003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844003/) |

## More on this street

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

- [15 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-may-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [31 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-may-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [83 May St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-may-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 12:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-may-st/