# Building permits at 43 Preble St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $980,000 project at 7 Transit St, permitted Jul 9.

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 4, 2025: Outdoor sale and display of secondhand motor vehicles.BOA PROVISO ORDER: "APPLICANT will submit pictures of. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Sign | outdoor sale and display of secondhand motor vehicles.BOA PROVISO ORDER: "APPLICANT will submit pictures of signs to BPD for their records"; | Not listed | [U491680223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491680223/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/) | 200 ft E | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891704/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/) | 200 ft NE | Electrical | wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage. | $2,000 | [E1864624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864624/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11 Vinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vinton-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear of building Installing exterior siding and windows | $386,000 | [ALT1800039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800039/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--17-colonel-michael-j.-mcdonough-wy/) | 630 ft SE | Electrical | Install 120/208 1600A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 1600A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $4,500 | [ETS1904096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904096/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--261-monsignor-dennis-f.-o'callaghan-wy/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Install 120/208 200A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 200A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904088/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--42-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 610 ft SE | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904003/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--26-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1903992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1903992/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove existing Drywall on specific areas, new plumbing, electrical and Hvac system. | Not listed | [SF1903431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903431/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 440 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 4 family building complete | $99,000 | [E1903106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903106/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Tuckerman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tuckerman-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 8 replacement windows - no structural work | $6,452 | [SF1899841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899841/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair wood siding ( left side 2nd floor} | $1,250 | [SF1849482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849482/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1884062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884062/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft SW | Other | F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick | $2,500 | [SF1889221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft SW | Electrical | Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter | $299,500 | [E1858417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858417/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 750 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof. Install new gutter system. | $14,500 | [SF1884050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884050/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1187 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-columbia-rd/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1883631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883631/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 400 ft SW | Sign | Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10". Approved by BPDA | $45,508 | [ALT1873917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873917/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | House will be complete gut job, temp service needed as no power in house for extended period Eversource Temp work order 26788447ES | $1,500 | [ETS1872546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872546/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove 8 sq existing siding. Install 8 sq. vinyl siding. Install new bay window | $16,890 | [SF1871684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871684/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 790 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry | $20,000 | [PL1872237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872237/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271. Roof Replacement 2. Siding Replacement 3. Chimney Removal 4. Interior Remodeling 5. Bathroom Renovation 6. Basement Finishing 7. Kitchen Upgrade / Remodeling 8. Installation of Central Heatin | $180,000 | [ALT1859097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859097/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock, plumbing and fixtures, interior casing and doors along with all cabinets and appliances | $10,000 | [SF1857523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857523/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family | Not listed | [ALT1857542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857542/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [267 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-old-colony-av/) | 920 ft NE | Sign | Aluminum Panel sign with box lettering Alfredos Italian Kitchen (ALT1684563) | $2,500 | [A1858254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1858254/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-ward-st/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street, 1, Boston, MA, 02127 | $5,000 | [G1856861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856861/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | replace damaged siding | $1,250 | [SF1851546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851546/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 440 ft NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $70,000 | [PL1851569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851569/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 440 ft NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $36,500 | [G1851570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851570/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement. | $161,885 | [SF1896606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896606/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | LV HVAC Controls | $11,000 | [ELV1900583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900583/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation of commercial plumbing | $50,000 | [PL1894598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894598/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller. Install new like in kind. | $93,000 | [ALT1871233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871233/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | 1st floor interior fit out of a yoga studio. Work includes not structural gypsum partitions. new finishes (flooring, paint, ceilings, millwork) and the installation and rework of new and existing MEP's;this permit is in conjunction with ALT1881393 | $552,874 | [SF1881455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881455/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | renovation of existing retail space | $132,000 | [E1888977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888977/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | New HVAC, toilet room / shower, elctricl service panel, lighting, recetacles, partitions, finishes | $275,000 | [ALT1824556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824556/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [391-415 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--415-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | 3 Temporary 20x20 Tents will be installed 8/1. This will be removed 8/1 after 4PM. There will be no Sidewalls on any portion of the Tents. Tents will be used as a Canopy. | $5,017 | [SF1870723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870723/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-old-colony-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $6,453 | [E1872475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872475/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [391-415 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--415-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Diesel generators for duration of event | $5,017 | [E1870756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870756/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $10,800 | [ELV1861456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861456/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Outdoor Kitchen sink connection to existing rough in | $5,000 | [PL1851912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Tie in roof top grills to existing gas system | $5,000 | [G1851911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851911/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Demise Retail Space | $250,000 | [E1849379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849379/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Installation of water piping with valves and meters for future use, Installation of a horizontal vent pipe with capped connections for future use, | $21,000 | [PL1847454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847454/) |

## More on this street

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

- [30 Preble St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-preble-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [77 Preble St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-preble-st/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 23:53 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-preble-st/