# Building permits at 40 Union St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.1M alteration or repair at 127 Washington St, permitted Jun 12.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 30: Re-wire Kitchen, bathroom, and AC unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Electrical | Re-wire Kitchen, bathroom, and AC unit | $7,000 | [E1863756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Plumbing | New bathroom,new kitchen | $8,750 | [PL1862629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862629/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | demo existing kitchen and bath. update the plumbing and electrical to code, new fire blocking,isulation,blue board and plaster,new kitchen cabinetry and countertops. | $81,500 | [SF1857313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857313/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [49 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-union-st/) | 250 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system consisting of one condenser, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted). | $19,790 | [SF1896285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896285/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [49 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-union-st/) | 250 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one heat pump water heater (plumbing to be subcontracted) | $6,597 | [E1896291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896291/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [27 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-union-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Customers are getting a Joist sisterd and need a few wires moved. Need to pull a total of 5 conductors down and need to re run them along the beam to back side of the Joist, there will need to be multiple junctions in basement and in Sheetrock upstairs | $1,500 | [E1851388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851388/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [27 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-union-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | General repairs to foundation interior.. Carpentry structural work will be done by other | $14,300 | [SF1847583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847583/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [48 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-wallingford-rd/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Resurface driveway | $10,000 | [SF1903944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903944/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [123 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-nottinghill-rd/) | 480 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and replace a portion of the shingle roof8 SQ | $12,450 | [SF1904075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904075/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen, renovation, bathroom, renovation, painting, blaster, Insulation Deck rebuild same foot print Replace window siding | $121,200 | [SF1904193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904193/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 690 ft NW | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [PL1902418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902418/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shepard-st/) | 690 ft NW | Plumbing | Boiler + DHW swap - remove and replace existing. | $8,000 | [G1902415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902415/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15-17 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-union-st/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | swap rooftop unit | $2,500 | [G1900819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900819/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 630 ft E | Roofing | Strip the old shingles roof. - Install WeatherWatch ice and water shield -GAF Deck Armor Synthetic Underlayment- GAF Pro Start Starter. GAF Timberline architectural shingles UHDZ- GAF Seal A Ridge Hip and Ridge cap.- New aluminum drip edge. New flashing, New pipe boot, vent collars | $18,000 | [SF1895950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895950/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [10 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-union-st/) | 370 ft E | Roofing | strip the old shingles roof -If you need to change wood you would pay extra - install 6 ft waterproofing underlayment grace vycor select - install water-Resistant Underlayment. Roofrunner in the rest of the house -F8 Open Face x 10 ft. White Aluminum Drip Edge Flashing around the house -Install Star | $13,000 | [SF1890733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890733/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $5,000 | [PL1880364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880364/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [30-32 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-monastery-rd/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of 105 btu gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1880360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880360/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [45 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-shepard-st/) | 630 ft NW | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1883049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883049/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [61 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-shannon-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1864020 Occupancy Committee.Insulate Walls and Attic. | $10,200 | [SF1861869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861869/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15-17 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-nottinghill-rd/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Creation of an internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement footprint of an owner-occupied two-family dwelling, per the City of Boston ADU Program. | $269,000 | [ALT1833381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833381/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New Beams (LVL) and Lally columns in the rear for the house for unit 1 and unit 2 to makes safe.; New Structural to provided by the structural engineer, cost reflected on ALT1846422.*2 Family #3378/2001 | $17,500 | [ALT1846422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846422/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [80 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-nottinghill-rd/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing for 3 units. No Structural Changes. | $13,036 | [SF1856787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856787/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-shannon-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home. | Not listed | [ALT1864020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864020/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [19-21 Monastery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-monastery-rd/) | 660 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1869190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869190/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [84-86 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-nottinghill-rd/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 400A | $10,000 | [E1867979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867979/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14-16 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-lyne-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing knee wall and steps, replace with new. Wall to not exceed 39inches in height | $56,000 | [SF1873399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873399/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [23-25 Larose Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-larose-pl/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of bathroom tiles and floor due to active leak. Also replaced tub, vanity and toilet. | $10,000 | [SF1870946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870946/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-nottinghill-rd/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Job Electrical work : Service upgrade from 200A to 600A for a 16-unit residential building. Install new 600A service equipment, replace feeders, and replace electrical panels for all 16 apartments. | $58,000 | [E1862092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862092/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family; | Not listed | [ALT1860249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860249/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [38-40 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-colborne-rd/) | 900 ft SE | Roofing | water intrusion currently, remove and install new shingles check and replace damaged wood install ice and water shield install drip edge | $16,200 | [SF1860010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860010/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [70 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-claymoss-rd/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | wire recess lighting and outlets in three season room | $2,200 | [E1846630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846630/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [10-12 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-lyne-rd/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace vynl siding of the entire exterior home. | $15,000 | [SF1853819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853819/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [101-103 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-nottinghill-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing unfinished attic into habitable space, as shown in the attached drawings. Scope includes new bathroom, windows, insulation, and updates to existing stair from the second floor. The attic will remain part of the same unit as the second floor. | $80,000 | [ALT1738715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738715/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [41-43 Shannon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-shannon-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | new structural interior framing by engineer plans correlated with alt1846422 | $17,500 | [SF1846408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846408/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [36 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-shepard-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | New gas line for furnace | $5,500 | [G1845310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845310/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [99-101 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-union-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | New AC circuit, breaker, gfi outlet | $1,000 | [E1741236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1741236/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Old bathroom and kitchen renovation. | $6,800 | [PL1905173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905173/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen, replace gas stove same location. | $500 | [G1905166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905166/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [124 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub and install new walk-in shower, exhaust fan, wall and floor tiles, replace all kitchen cabinets, add recessed lights in the kitchen, patching and paint | $49,800 | [SF1897866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897866/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Oasis proposes to rehab (6) bathroom and (6) kitchen damaged by flood by repairing all ceilings and walls that were damaged from abatement company. new sheetrock, plaster, and paint. New trim and woodwork, baseboards. New planks floors in all units. | $820,000 | [SF1894778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894778/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [26 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-winship-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Furnish and install a new EPDM (rubber) roofing system on rear of home. | $5,782 | [SF1896383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896383/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [55 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove tile mansard replace in kind | $12,000 | [SF1886883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886883/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [139 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883621/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | 6 bathrooms fixture replacement 6 kitchens, fixture replacement. Work to be done at secondary address 121 Washington | $28,000 | [PL1875792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875792/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Adding bathroom and kitchen sink in basement | $10,000 | [PL1873477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873477/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-westminster-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Roof removal and replacement Replace 21 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $37,501 | [SF1874677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874677/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Provide wiring for new finish basement which includes; (1) powder room, (1) shower room, (1) wet bar and general living space. Provide wiring for new boiler system. Provide wiring for (1) LV2 EV charger. | $8,500 | [E1870281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870281/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation to be completed on 2 Westminster TE property. Remodeling existing basement and existing full bath and half bath in basement. Renovated basement to include playroom and hobby room. | $199,930 | [ALT1811321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811321/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | re-plumb 2 bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor. 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 2 tub/shower | $7,000 | [PL1861830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861830/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [132 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace new TREX at the front porch and the 1st and the 2nd floor in the rear porch | $18,800 | [SF1859599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859599/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | rewire 2 bathrooms due to fire Demo all wiring in basement apt so it can not be renovated back to apt repair some code violations | $15,000 | [E1855302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855302/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Masonry, Concrete, and metal repairs and coatings. Cut and point all masonry. | $2,137,898 | [SF1857660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857660/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [127 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Assess Electrical Damage due to sprinkler activation. Run temp power for Hot Water and remediation. | $8,500 | [E1859957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859957/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [50-52 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-euston-rd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and basement ceiling insulation. | $13,899 | [SF1856345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856345/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [76 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-euston-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Emergency service repair. Riser was ripped off building. Going to replace the broken rigid pipe and run new XHHW conductors to the meter box inside | $4,000 | [E1856327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856327/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [38 Claymoss Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-claymoss-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Replace all Pipe Flashings, Replace Chimney Flashing, Rebuild Top Course of Chimney, Install Cement and Stainless Steel Cap | $17,106 | [SF1851494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851494/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [130 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Sign | Installation of one double-sided monument sign for 2Life Communities. Approved by BPDA. | $14,315 | [ALT1845841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845841/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Pending ALT1837307-Occupancy.strip and reroof | $7,000 | [SF1836532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1837307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837307/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [16 Winship St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-winship-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | painting, new wood floor over existing floor | $5,000 | [SF364075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF364075/) |

## More on this street

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

- [41 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-union-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [44 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-union-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [49 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-union-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [31-35 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--35-union-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [27 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-union-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [23 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-union-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [20 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-union-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [17-21 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--21-union-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [16 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-union-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [15 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-union-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 18:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-union-st/