# Building permits at 40 Sharp St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: Wire 1 heat pump. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 68 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Electrical | Wire 1 heat pump | $800 | [E1715181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1715181/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-32784) | $9,000 | [SF1686211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1686211/) |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 to 200 amp | $650 | [E257854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E257854/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | [16 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-allston-st/) | 220 ft W | Roofing | Shingle Roofing Replacement // EPDM Membrane Replacement | $4,455 | [SF1849529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849529/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400a, adding two new meters and panels. Relocating existing panels and extending all existing circuits. | $15,400 | [E1905524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905524/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2 bathroom renovations | $30,100 | [SF1899773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899773/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [56 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-lithgow-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remove rotten wood and rebuild front deck according to plans, same size and design; | $30,000 | [SF1900330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900330/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [80 Lyndhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-lyndhurst-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to convert an existing bedroom into a primary walk-in closet and full bathroom. | $130,075 | [SF1901065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901065/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Install 18 exterior outside light in | $1,800 | [E1899165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899165/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [37 Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-tremlett-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove existing 195sq ft front deck, rails & stairs, install new 195sq ft front deck, stairs & rails per plans and photos attached | $75,175 | [SF1894826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894826/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | rough in new bathroom second floor remodel bathroom 3rd floor remodel kitchen 2nd floor | $10,000 | [PL1896864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896864/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | install gas stove | $500 | [G1896854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896854/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [30 Nixon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-nixon-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing front porch to same measurement. Adding 3 windows and adding a storm door. | $4,000 | [SF1895743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895743/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [75 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-centre-st/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire second floor bathroom, kitchen, laundry and new bathroom and add smokes | $10,000 | [E1895204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895204/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [48 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-kenwood-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spray foam to rim joist and crawl space, paint, & thermal board box around pipes. | $2,200 | [SF1887529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887529/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [20 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-allston-st/) | 300 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/ Insulation | $17,216 | [SF1889883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889883/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [98 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-centre-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit #1, including selective demolition, minor interior partition and framing modifications, window replacement, insulation, plaster, tile, finish carpentry, painting, and hardwood floor refinishing. Plumbing and electrical work under separate | $86,120 | [SF1889757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889757/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-centre-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing rear staircase and rebuild back to same size, Replace decking and handrails only on 2nd fl deck. All framing to remain, reset (1) existing sonertube | $14,000 | [SF1889127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889127/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Install telephone &; cable in each unit total of 3 telephone 3 cble | $2,500 | [ELV1886272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886272/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Fire systems | Install 6 smoke & carbon each floor | $2,500 | [EFA1886283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886283/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Rewiring 2 apartments 200 amp service sub panel each floor central air bath kitchen | $20,000 | [E1886279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886279/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-melville-av/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Provide electrical connection for AC/air equipment at 208/230V, including a 200-amp service upgrade. | $3,000 | [E1887531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887531/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [34 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-melville-av/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $23,824 | [SF1880935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880935/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | first floor gas furnace, gas hot water, second floor gas furnace, gas hot water | $6,000 | [G1882005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882005/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [17 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-moultrie-st/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family home; front deck remodeling back deck build with exterior door instalationno record of occupancyhomeowner:: | $25,500 | [ALT1836808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836808/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | remodel 4 full bathrooms,remodel 2 kitchens,2 laundry, | $30,000 | [PL1882003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882003/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | 2 New gas line for combi boiler | $5,000 | [G1875354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875354/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | 1 full bathroom, kitchen sink and laundry located in the basement | $7,000 | [PL1875345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875345/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [26 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-moultrie-st/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and 10 existing windows and replace with 1 new door and 10 new windows. NO structural work | $28,947 | [SF1868483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868483/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | New ADU in basement floor level | $88,750 | [ALT1776845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1776845/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [21 Wainwright St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wainwright-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $12,000 | [G1869185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869185/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [225 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-centre-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls for existing walk-in cooler. | $3,000 | [E1869283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869283/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [41 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-melville-av/) | 700 ft N | Electrical | Takeover a project : Add main disconnect to a service, add public meter | $6,000 | [E1867206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867206/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [29 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-melville-av/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | 13 Recesessed lights 12 recptacles 60A subpanel (3 circuit) | $10,000 | [E1859460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859460/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Wainwright St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wainwright-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Emergency permit - Repair fire damaged area on the 2nd floor rear deck and siding. Also repair and replace siding as needed. | $5,000 | [SF1858597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858597/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [12 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-moultrie-st/) | 500 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1855477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855477/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [23 Roseland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-roseland-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior main entry door, 2nd and 3rd floor handrails, floor boards and fascia boards | $7,500 | [SF1853374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853374/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [17 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-moultrie-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Install TESLA Wall Connector (48A continuous draw) (TESLA = 48A MAX) | $1,963 | [E1850371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850371/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [35 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-melville-av/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $12,521 | [SF1845152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845152/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Moultrie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-moultrie-st/) | 970 ft W | Roofing | Remove and replace Asphalt shingles on the roof. | $17,000 | [SF1843999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843999/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [52 Lithgow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lithgow-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $10,771 | [SF1843734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843734/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [16 Melbourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-melbourne-st/) | 610 ft S | Roofing | Replace existing roof. | $19,500 | [SF1839421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839421/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [92 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-melville-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | siding install | $400 | [E1905097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905097/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Install receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom in unit #1 | $2,000 | [E1904348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904348/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | remodeling 1 full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1903920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903920/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-brent-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885325) | $14,000 | [SF1895056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895056/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2-4 Centre Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-centre-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 4 Centre Ave | $2,220 | [PL1904114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904114/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1684 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1684-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Existing perimeter devices remain.new interior adding outlets,switches and lighting to new interior walls. Add gfci fan light combo to switch in bathroom.. | $9,500 | [E1902794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902794/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [21 Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-tremlett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof 28 squares shingles, 120 feet of gutters | $18,250 | [SF1896438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896438/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [92 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-melville-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | 40 sq installing vinyl siding installing gutters installing entryway door in the existing opening with a storm door | $57,270 | [SF1897949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897949/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [38 Wellesley Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wellesley-pk/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $29,470 | [SF1894095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894095/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Sign | Install dimensional lettering, logo on sign band and install blade sign onto existing bracket | $7,264 | [ALT1862698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862698/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Wiring power and lighting for laundry, bathroom, family room, gym room in the basement. Service repair and relocating. Main panel replacement and subpanel installation. Disconnect and new circuit for condenser, hot water and air handler. | $6,000 | [E1892891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892891/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation on Basement: 1 new 3/4-bathroom, 1 ejector pump, 1 laundry and 1 bar sink | $8,000 | [PL1881144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881144/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation on basement: 1 gas dryer relocation and 1 gas furnace relocation. | $2,000 | [G1881146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881146/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [241 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Wire 1.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Replace current electrical panel with new panel for additional breaker space | $3,000 | [E1879737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879737/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [69 Brent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-brent-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate the basement, replace laundry, add a new bathroom, a gym and living room | $143,305 | [ALT1781930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1781930/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [80-88 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--88-welles-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | kitchens baths | $65,000 | [PL1868958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868958/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30-32 Lyndhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-lyndhurst-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Bath 1 (1st Fl) – Bathtub to Shower Replacement with New Vanity & New Toilet. Bath 2 (2nd Fl) – Bathtub to Shower Replacement with New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves j | $31,501 | [SF1861952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861952/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install2 backflow preventers for installation of gas boilers. | $30,000 | [PL1862996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862996/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) gas fired high efficiency boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply lines. | $30,000 | [G1862992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862992/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-melville-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using injected polyurethane pour foam | $165,200 | [SF1860518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860518/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation in basement and attic space | $2,004 | [SF1849118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849118/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [30-32 Lyndhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-lyndhurst-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | 2 Bathroom renovated: Shower, lav and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1862090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862090/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [31 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-kenwood-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | remove and replace asphalt shingled roof | $20,500 | [SF1858329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858329/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [31 Kenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-kenwood-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Installing a brand new heating system | $15,000 | [G1849479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849479/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $24,162 | [SF1852247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852247/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1750-1758 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1750--1758-dorchester-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | No work planned. Need to complete an abandoned Change of Occupancy long form permit from 25 years ago. Had been operating as a Hair Salon for 25 years, became vacant and now the new Hair Salon (No Nail salon work) requires change of legal occupancy. | $10,000 | [ALT1090507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1090507/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [32 Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-tremlett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair front and back Porches and landscape front yard | $10,000 | [SF1851236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851236/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [149 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-welles-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation (R-13). | $3,959 | [SF1842966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842966/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [90-92 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--92-welles-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | knob And tube Removal, 1st Floor- lighting (kitchen pantry, living, dining room, 3 bedrooms) and living room receptacle knob and tube removal 2nd floor - living room light and 2 plugs, dining room light and 1 plug, bedroom 1 light and 1 plug, bedroom 2 light and 1 plug, bedroom 3 light and 1 plug. | $20,000 | [E1845086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845086/) |

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