# Building permits at 44 Sanborn Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 alteration or repair at 55 Perham St, permitted Jun 5.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7: Strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Plumbing | Work is in 42 #1. : Replace cook stove. | Not listed | [G541832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G541832/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

47 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 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 150 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 240 ft N | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 290 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 520 ft E | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 430 ft SE | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 760 ft NE | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | replace and or retrofit 52 lights, add dimming wire to existing fixtures and install new dimming panel | $6,000 | [E1899223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899223/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [28 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-dow-rd/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulating two attics with blown in cellulose | $7,122 | [SF1890212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890212/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 760 ft N | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [144-146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-temple-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Deck work New footings 12"x48" sonatube 2'x10' frame in PT frame and 2'x12' stringers Ledger board to attach to the home and flashing Railing balusters 2x2 pressure treated with 5/4' by 6' railing top Lattice on driveway side only, opposite side Work to be done at 144 Temple St. | $10,000 | [SF1877875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877875/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 850 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146-temple-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Replace 200 amp main breaker panel. install all new breakers. install whole home surge protection. Update electric range circuit. update electric dryer circuit. | $4,000 | [E1875333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875333/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd fl bath | $7,500 | [PL1861484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861484/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [57 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/) | 990 ft NE | Solar | Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor: 0.3 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 Visible Light Transmittance: 0.57 Condensation Resistance: 57 CPD Number: MAR-N-332-00368-00001 | $30,200 | [SF1846764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846764/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Removal of slate roof and chimney | $5,000 | [SF1906722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906722/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Removing siding and windows. | $5,000 | [SF1900234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900234/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of all exterior walls with fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $378,500 | [SF1891312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891312/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Full Demo, Rough & Finish Wiring of Single-Family House Renovation Including all Utilities. 200amp Overhead Service | $25,000 | [E1883149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883149/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of existing finishes. Scope includes removal of non-load-bearing walls, flooring, ceilings, and cabinets. No structural elements or load-bearing walls will be changed or removed. | $5,000 | [SF1881733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881733/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation of first floor bathroom (1) sink, (1) standup shower, (1) toilet | $3,000 | [PL1858866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858866/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rewiring a bathroom | $2,000 | [E1859968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859968/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Remove and install bathroom fixture | $300 | [E1858492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858492/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | 1st Fl. replace fixtures 2 fl replace fixtures | $1,000 | [PL1856196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856196/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor bathroom | $35,000 | [SF1855773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855773/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 8 Virgil Rd | 0.24 mi NE | To renovate existing single-family dwelling; remove and rebuild roof to add 750 sq. ft. of third-floor… | [BOA1904426](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Sanborn Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [37 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-sanborn-av/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [60 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-sanborn-av/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [67 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-sanborn-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [14 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sanborn-av/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [76 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-sanborn-av/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [11 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sanborn-av/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [8 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sanborn-av/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 04:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/