# Building permits at 40 Violet St, Boston, MA Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2025: Wiring from panel to condenser for 2 mini split units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 20, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser for 2 mini split units | $2,000 | [E1789055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1789055/) | | May 21, 2025 | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 19 panels 7.695 KW DC No ESS NO Structural upgrades | $27,528 | [E1714431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1714431/) | | May 19, 2025 | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 19 panels 7.695 KW DC No ESS NO Structural upgrades | $27,528 | [SF1714424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1714424/) | | Nov 20, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Insulation of attic and wall using blown cellulose. | $5,713 | [SF900652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF900652/) | ## 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), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 160 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 170 ft N | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) | | May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 60 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) | | May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 60 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 330 ft N | Roofing | Strip and install new roof repair/replace rear porch refinish lower level with new wallboard and trim | $18,000 | [SF1905643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905643/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 320 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [SF1902099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902099/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 320 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [E1902102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902102/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | Span panel 100A | $3,000 | [E1905060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905060/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1902615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902615/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7 Cragmere Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cragmere-te/) | 1,000 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair Deck | $8,000 | [SF1850327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850327/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Rewire single family and upgrade service to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1895693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895693/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 420 ft S | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1895292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895292/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3bath and 3kitchen | $25,000 | [PL1883448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883448/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 420 ft S | Roofing | Complete replacement of approximately 13 squares of asphalt shingle roofing, including new underlayment, ridge vent, pipe and chimney flashings, and replacement of 39 sheets of 1/2-inch CDX roof sheathing for deck repairs only. No structural modification | $19,543 | [SF1880986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880986/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | New siding, windows, sheetrock insulation. Prime paint caulk sand floors | $100,000 | [SF1880215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880215/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [47 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-faunce-rd/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Installation of 01 - TESLA GATEWAY 3 and 01 - TESLA POWERWALL 3 (1707000-XX-Y) [240V] 11.5KW BATTERY on outside of residence. | $11,500 | [E1865516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865516/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring of 3 dwelling units common area and new service | $40,000 | [E1874303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874303/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 880 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1868382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868382/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 880 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1868388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868388/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [35 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dania-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown w/ Cast in place footings | $10,000 | [ALT1867434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867434/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mildred-av/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical Temp Service | $3,200 | [ETS1870553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870553/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 610 ft N | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo, electrical, plumbing, no structural, fire blocking, install 4 windows, insulation; | $75,000 | [SF1868631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868631/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [135 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-lorna-rd/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The existing deck will be completely removed and disposed of. A new deck will then be constructed in the same location and with the same dimensions as the existing structure, measuring approximately 5' x 15', as shown in the attached photos and project plans. All work will be performed in accordance | $9,200 | [SF1863085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863085/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1867637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867637/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,900 | [SF1858155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858155/) | | May 26, 2026 | [32 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dania-st/) | 770 ft S | Roofing | strip and re-roof 11sq | $5,182 | [SF1851860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851860/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-ridgeview-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Door Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 5 doors | $19,000 | [SF1904695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904695/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | backflow prev on new boiler | $1,000 | [PL1903254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903254/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1903253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903253/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Running plumbing for 2 bathroom and a kitchen | $11,200 | [PL1895052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895052/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Building service upgrade. Connections to (2) condensers + (2) air handlers in the basement. New insulated ductwork to be installed. | $25,000 | [E1900677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900677/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | run circuit for ev charger change outlet for microwave | $750 | [E1899749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899749/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Remove and install new roof | $19,000 | [SF1895476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895476/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [SF1896745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896745/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [E1896747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896747/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1895869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895869/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace 2 electric water heaters | $2,000 | [PL1891681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891681/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace water heater, stove, microwave, bathroom fans in unit 1 and 2. Install one basement window. Repair kitchen ext. window trim and sidings. | $73,300 | [SF1888557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888557/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | wire 2 stoves wire 2 hot water heater | $1,500 | [E1889230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889230/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Two Family with an ADU located in the basement per ALT1273328 requires a 13D Sprinkler System with Fire Alarm.;E[plans] Filed | Not listed | [A1807013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1807013/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 5 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1870676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870676/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Install new local smoke detectors for front and back common area entries | $2,000 | [EFA1879696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879696/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Install new 100AMP sub panel in unit 2. Bathroom renovation. New laundry. Living room and dinning room renovation. Install new baseboard heaters throughout the unit. Install new lighting for front and back common area stairs. | $11,000 | [E1879687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879687/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [27 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-faunce-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Add; Bathroom Kitchen Laundry | $3,000 | [PL1869774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869774/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [570 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/570-norfolk-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacing and installing 8 double hung windows | $8,000 | [SF1867733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867733/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demo chimney. Replace basement vinyl window. Insulate basement walls and crawl space wall. Repair concrete and siding. Replace water heaters. Install new heat pump dryer. Replace duct. Install new induction ranges, hood w/fan and light. Asbestos abatement. | $84,250 | [SF1859432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859432/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | remodel 3rd floor bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1861103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861103/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | bathroom and kitchen renovation complete with all new fixtures/appliances etc to include electrical & plumbing, window and trim install, install lvl between kitchen and dining room & living room and hall, prep & paint throughout and installation of flooring. | $65,000 | [SF1860304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860304/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [40 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-gladeside-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Install 14 sq of roofing material - no structural work | $11,984 | [SF1858261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858261/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade service for 100 amps to 200 amps | $7,000 | [E1857541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857541/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Violet St with permits, nearest house number first: - [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [35 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-violet-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025 - [48 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-violet-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [23 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-violet-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025 - [8 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-violet-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 04:15 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-violet-st/