# Building permits at 44 Newbern St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 alteration or repair at 30 Carolina Av, permitted Aug 11.

Six permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 10: Shingle Roof Replacement & Install a chimney cap. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Roofing | Shingle Roof Replacement & Install a chimney cap | $11,397 | [SF1862259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862259/) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | Upgraded Service 100 to 200amp 120/240v Single Meter Overhead | $3,000 | [E1839095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839095/) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | 2nd floor full rewire: - 1 Full Bathroom - 3 Bedrooms | $9,000 | [E1838111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838111/) |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Plumbing | Remodeling. 2nd Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 bathtub. | $3,000 | [PL1837795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1837795/) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Bedroom- Remove drywall, minor framing adjustments (non- structural), put insulation and new drywall. | $9,500 | [SF1833638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833638/) |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $55,250 | [SF1828662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828662/) |

## 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), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 240 ft N | Electrical | 400 AMP service installation and rewiring of the whole house. | $16,500 | [E1903935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903935/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [32 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-newbern-st/) | 130 ft N | Alteration or repair | Back Deck : Demolition, removal and disposal of existing deck framing, decking, and railing. Install new footing, frame install decking and code-compliant railing system, replace base 2 row siding and install flashing. shingling repairs around the ledger board. Window and Doors Replacement. | $26,613 | [SF1899803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899803/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 240 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation including new water, waste and vent piping for kitchen, laundry, powder room and 2nd-floor full bath tub. Install water heater and fixtures. Existing attic bathroom to remain; reconnect existing piping only. | $35,000 | [PL1894508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894508/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 240 ft N | Plumbing | Install new natural gas piping and connections for Navien NCB-240/130H combi boiler and kitchen gas range. Test gas piping and make final connections. | $3,000 | [G1894509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894509/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Install (2) 20amp circuits and (2) wall outlets at 2nd floor pantry Install (1) 20amp circuit and (1) wall outlet at 1st floor kitchen for gas stove | $2,300 | [E1876042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1876042/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of Single family.; Remove interior/exterior walls for insulation upgrades in basement, 1st &; 2nd floors. Replace windows, relocate kitchen, renovate baths/laundry, modify openings, and paint entire interior.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Owners: Sam Wheeler &; Adrie Lofters.;Phone. | $658 | [ALT1860429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860429/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [10 John A. Andrew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-john-a.-andrew-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition of interior walls, no structural alterations to verify engineering plans and order proper materials. Work related to long form applied on ALT1860429 - Cost for this work is reflected on ALT1860429 permit applied and paid for. | $1,000 | [SF1863998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863998/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 250 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom Renovation, wire and install 2 wall sconce, wire and install a recess light, wire and install an exhaust fan heater light unit, Instal a GFCI outlet, wire and install bidet outlet | $2,500 | [E1855738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855738/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 250 ft NE | Plumbing | Bathroom renew. | $4,500 | [PL1853223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853223/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-everett-st/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation, 1st floor unit | $39,863 | [SF1850565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850565/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remodel bathroom. 2 Outlets 3 switches low voltage light in shower 2 inspections. Building permit in place. | $4,000 | [E1905022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905022/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [50-52 Sedgwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-sedgwick-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | gas furnace replacement for unit#2 | $2,000 | [G1903871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903871/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-gordon-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a ductless system | $1,012 | [E1903002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903002/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [144 Mcbride St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-mcbride-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1902609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902609/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 580 ft W | Plumbing | remodeling 2nd floor bathroom | $6,000 | [PL1902018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902018/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [10 Roanoke Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-roanoke-av/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical installation for a exterior above ground swimming pool | $4,500 | [E1900292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900292/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [95 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-carolina-av/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Unit #2 (second Floor). Gut full bathroom to studs. Swap location of toilet and vanity. Install single shower (2 body sprays, 1 shower head, 1 handheld). New Toilet will have bidet (electrician will install dedicated circuit). Tile floor and 3/4 of walls. Closed cell insulation on exterior wall. | $47,571 | [SF1891354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891354/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [36 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alveston-st/) | 900 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS no structural | $7,038 | [SF1887424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887424/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [36 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alveston-st/) | 900 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS | $23,562 | [E1887425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887425/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-everett-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Install an additional car charger outside at the carport | $2,500 | [E1881831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881831/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | electrical for a Foyer renovation | $3,000 | [E1850769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850769/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [99 Call St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-call-st/) | 650 ft SW | Roofing | Zen Roofing shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing roofing system and install a complete new GAF Timberline HDZ Roofing System in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. To be included are two new sealed dryer  | $27,795 | [SF1882288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882288/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Roanoke Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-roanoke-av/) | 750 ft NW | Pool or spa | Install An Above Ground Aluminum Pool, 12' x 24' swim area, 16' x 34' with integrated safety fence/deck dimensions.;e[Plans] filed. | $15,000 | [ALT1877951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877951/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/) | 790 ft SW | Roofing | Remove old existing roofing system and replace with new EPDM roofing system | $28,591 | [SF1850258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850258/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-carolina-av/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Side porch to be updated to new composite handrails, and composite decking material for steps and platform. New lattice work underneath porch installed, front porch remove old wood railings and floor bring framing joists up to code if needed. Replace floor with composite decking, handrail with fir. | $27,000 | [SF1867433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867433/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-carolina-av/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Finish attic as non-habitable storage only, with a clean protective wall/enclosure added as needed to safeguard HVAC equipment. | $38,481 | [ALT1765457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1765457/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [74-76 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-carolina-av/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Inspect wiring adjacent to the ceiling area affected by water damage (burst pipe) Replace electrical box Install new homerun to panel | $1,300 | [E1855060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855060/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3484 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3484-washington-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Install a new 100 amp three face underground, temporary service inside the building in order to service the elevator and car lift installations | $850 | [ETS1849059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1849059/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [13 Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-bishop-st/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | We have already received a short-form permit for this job and have paid the permit fee for the entire scope of work. This application is for the long-form permit to perform window replacement/installation and some exterior siding work at the back of the house.;8 new windows, plus 3 replacement windo | $70,200 | [ALT1798871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798871/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3510 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3510-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | This amendment changes the licensed professional designer for fire alarm installation and inspection for Permit Number ALT1462358. The design remains the same as the previous design. The New Subcontractor company name is Priority 7 Alarm Systems LLC.Provide a common access to the sprinkler room.; | $25,000 | [A1901113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1901113/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [26 Sedgwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-sedgwick-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | remove & repalce entire roof | $21,625 | [SF1901857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901857/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [150 Brookside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-brookside-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Remove & repalce entire roof | $11,875 | [SF1901844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901844/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [95 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-green-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Installation of a new 60mil EPDM roof on the entire flat roof on the rear section of the building only. | $28,000 | [SF1894907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894907/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [31 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-alveston-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fire systems | Wire, Supply and Install FA Addressable System - Install Sprinkler Control Panel. | $12,000 | [EFA1897882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897882/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [30 Carolina Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-carolina-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | CLARIFICATION: Change of occupancy of the existing garage into a three family home per plans submitted. (This is one of two detached dwellings on the same lot and the total number of units shall equal six with 6 shared off street parking spaces);*APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH -ALT1682244Orig | $750,000 | [ALT1681326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681326/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe existing feeds for (1) condenser & fan for existing cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser & reconnect existing feed for a new fan in existing cooler. Add convenience outlet near new condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881032/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,800 | [SF1869910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869900/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869890/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair water-damaged Unit 001, including drywall, insulation, kitchen cabinets, flooring. | $90,090 | [SF1874689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874689/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | Erect new five-story mixed-use building to contain 36 dwelling units and ground-floor local retail business space, and residential amenity space, including bicycle storage room, with seven exterior accessory residential parking spaces at grade.*Clarification: Combine parcel# 1102856000 with vacant p | Not listed | [ERT1682848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1682848/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [74-76 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-green-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demolition of the existing electrical wiring upstairs of the building | $1,000 | [E1871190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871190/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3458 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3458-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Foundation only permit.*See ERT of record for already stamped and approved permitted drawings for this project/FD- 7.7.2026 Costs low | Not listed | [FND1869084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1869084/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3531-3541 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3531--3541-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Install one (1) single sided banner. 36" H x 120" W. Flush mount to wall over main entrance. Installed for 30 days and then to be removed | $475 | [SF1867184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867184/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-alveston-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Service upgrade to 600amp 3 gang. | $5,500 | [E1862644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862644/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [12 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-union-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [74-76 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-green-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Labor-only contract for recoding studio renovation: Remove carpet, shelving, studio floor platform and select non-bearing partition walls. Install new commercial-grade vinyl flooring throughout. Install/patch wallboard as needed. Install 2 new doors, baseboards, replace drop ceiling tile, paint. | $21,000 | [SF1860063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860063/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [165 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-green-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement Asphalt shinglesAPPROX 10 SQ | $5,500 | [SF1856706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856706/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [11 Revere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-revere-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | replacing meter bank in basement | $12,000 | [E1852432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852432/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [11 Revere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-revere-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | work is only being done in unit 6 and this consist of replacing the in unit panel, adding recessed lighting and undercabinet lighting in the kitchen. | $8,000 | [E1850377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850377/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | New house, 3 story, unit in basement | $65,000 | [E1846881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846881/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Water damage basement unit. Replace panel and wiring that got wet in Unit 001. During emergency, make safe and hook up temp. lights and power. Areas that got wet kitchen wall, ceiling and panel. | $7,500 | [E1849250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849250/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-williams-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | install new fixtures. | $25,000 | [PL1847135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847135/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [43 Boynton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-boynton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install.060 EPDM rubber roofing. Remove all debris. | $38,175 | [SF1846600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846600/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71a Williams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71a-williams-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845510/) |

## More on this street

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

- [43 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-newbern-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025
- [34 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-newbern-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [32 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-newbern-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [18 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-newbern-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025
- [16 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-newbern-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025
- [14 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newbern-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [12 Newbern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-newbern-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025

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