# Building permits at 44 Reading St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8M alteration or repair at 750 Albany St, permitted Jun 17.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Electrical disconnects. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical disconnects | $1,000 | [E1746669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1746669/) |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Electrical | CCTV 3 out door dome cameras 1 bullet out door camera 4 wall mounts BA | $1,388 | [ELV900337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV900337/) |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Electrical | Pole Location - Utility Pole # 7A on reading Street Near Island St. GPS Coordinates 42.331011, -71.073602 Service Request # 02241882 Installation of an electrical service on the utility pole to serve a CATV Power Supply Cabinet that will also be mounted on the Utility Pole. This service will include | $1,000 | [E772031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E772031/) |
| Jul 2, 2015 | Electrical | Security System Reconnect add-on | $430 | [ELV488616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV488616/) |
| Aug 12, 2014 | Electrical | Replace keypad -add 1 IHub-cell to existing system | $528 | [ELV387161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV387161/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [811 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/811-massachusetts-av/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Removal and installation of new water heater | $46,000 | [G1897942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897942/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [815 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-albany-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers and replace with (2) Riello Array 1500 boilers | $15,000 | [G1895631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895631/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-northampton-st/) | 840 ft NW | Sign | Elec app. Per BPDA approval 7-1-26 install two internally illuminated parallel wall signs each at 2' x 10'. One on front elevation and one on right side elevation. Apply vinyl graphics to windows. For Enterprise Rent A Car. | $8,000 | [ALT1873213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873213/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [811 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/811-massachusetts-av/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping of (5) boilers and flue piping | $12,000 | [G1883003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883003/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [895 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/895-massachusetts-av/) | 620 ft E | Electrical | Wire 3 new canopy signs and led fascia lighting in conjunction with permit ALT1811031. Replace canopy deck lighting. | $19,000 | [E1880330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880330/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 720 ft W | Solar | Install 288.41kw rooftop solar system. 493 solar panels, racking, and electrical. | $123,800 | [E1872763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872763/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [25-35 Chesterton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--35-chesterton-st/) | 690 ft SE | Sign | Remove existing signs and install new signs x3 | $19,500 | [ALT1851280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851280/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [47 Kemble St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-kemble-st/) | 800 ft S | Fire systems | Amendment to Permit #ALT1761256. Continuation of repairs from fire event 5/13/25. Addition of the new Elevated Electric and Sorting Rooms. New: (1)Smoke, (3)Pulls, (3)Horn/Strobes. Existing: (8)Monitor Modules for new sprinkler system, reprogramming as necessary. | $8,700 | [A1845404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1845404/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [850 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-albany-st/) | 720 ft W | Solar | To furnish and install a 288.41 kW DC rooftop solar system; this includes all AC and DC equipment, wiring, as well as installation of all Racking and Modules | $675,690 | [ALT1819219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819219/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 1906 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904961/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 2006 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904960/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 1905 - Kitchen sink replacement, Tub&Shower valve replacement, Toilet replacement, Lavatory replacement | $3,000 | [PL1904958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904958/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 1906 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $62,170 | [SF1904158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904158/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 1905 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $60,727 | [SF1904152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904152/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Unit 2006 - 35 Northampton St Interior renovation of existing residential unit. Replace drywall, flooring kitchen cabinets, countertops, doors and finishes. Repairs walls and ceilings and paint throughout. Plumbing and electrical work under separate permits. No structural work. Layout as existing. | $60,846 | [SF1904147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904147/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [830-840 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830--840-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Disconnect and remove power pole | $300 | [E1905466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905466/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | full rewire studio apartment #2006 | $8,500 | [E1905412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905412/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | lulrewire studio apt #1905 | $8,500 | [E1905407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905407/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | full rewire studio | $8,500 | [E1905401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905401/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [960-992 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960--992-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | (15) new trench drains in garage | $70,000 | [PL1904514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904514/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Boston Medical Center- Yawkey Building- Instalation of PIXXIS Omnicell Med Room External Return Bins. Located at various Nurses Stations where needed. | $950 | [SF1891825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891825/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [830-840 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/830--840-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Boston Medical Center -Moakley Building- Install PIXXIS OMNICELL Med Room External Return Bins at various Nurses Stations as needed. | $950 | [SF1891786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891786/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Install (1) PXXIS Omnicell Med Room External Return Bin at Nuseses Station. | $150 | [SF1891761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891761/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install 4 receptacles for monitors | $4,000 | [E1887911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887911/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [110-112 Southampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-southampton-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | install 120 vac for two 24 vdc Alronix power supplies, 7- 24vdc motion sensors, 9- 24V Chime strobes, 7- door contact, 2 keypads and 2 main control cabinets. | $35,000 | [E1867850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867850/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [100 Southampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-southampton-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Sign | Install new raceway channel letters. Install new cabinet on existing pole | $5,154 | [ALT1858400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858400/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [960-992 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960--992-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removal and reinstallation of existing materials and finishes to gain the necessary access to install the structural reinforcements, such as exterior metal paneling, storefront mullions, mullion covers, associated caulking, and portions of GWB ceilings and carpeting. | $34,000 | [SF1864568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864568/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [850 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-harrison-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | For Boston Medical Center: Scope: Install 16 smoke detectors in total. Yawkey building: 3 smoke detectors on the 4th & 5th floors. Menino building: 13 smoke detectors on floors 2 thru 7. Two smoke detectors will be included with Siga-LED remote alarm indicator for testing purposes. Eplans | $39,900 | [ALT1857392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857392/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [750 Albany St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750-albany-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | This project includes a core and shell 2.5 story addition on the existing BMC Bridge South Tower to support future electrical switchgear installation. This includes foundation, structure, envelope, roof, interior finishes, elevator shaft modification, utility relocations, and MEPs.eplan | $8,033,913 | [ALT1798350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798350/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [960 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/960-massachusetts-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing ductwork for two Daikin 5 ton existing heat pump. | $38,500 | [SF1719195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1719195/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repairs to insulation drywall and finishes due to water leak Multiple areas | $120,335 | [SF1856956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856956/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Unit 506 make safe/walkthrough water damage | $1,000 | [E1857491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857491/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [110-112 Southampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-southampton-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Mens Bathroom stall extend existing partitions and add stall doors, install bathroom Overdoes Monitoring No demo, no plumbing, all materials fire rated. | $107,467 | [SF1854860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854860/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior insulation drywall and finishes replaced due to water damage Unit 406 and 4th floor laundry | $48,310 | [SF1845419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845419/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [35 Northampton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-northampton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Unit 406 Living room/kitchen: Replace outlets/switches Wire center light Bathroom: Replace outlets/switches replace breakers in panel Run feeds for washers/dryers in laundry room Building permit application # SF1845419 | $5,000 | [E1846857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846857/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 17:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-reading-st/