# Building permits at 45 Spring St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $378,500 alteration or repair at 25-29 Spring St, permitted Aug 28.

17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 18, 2025: Repair damaged siding and eliminate water intrusion. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (31 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repair damaged siding and eliminate water intrusion. | $4,517 | [SF1764891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1764891/) |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Revisions to plans as approved under ERT786021 to increase unit count to 18 and office use. | $1,000 | [ALT925432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT925432/) |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Plumbing | Plumbing for Additional 5 units | $60,000 | [PL998712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL998712/) |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Plumbing | New gas for 5 additional units | $10,000 | [G998714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G998714/) |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Alteration or repair | To complete framing and exterior envelope in anticipation of approval of building permit ALT925432 | $200,000 | [SF970378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF970378/) |
| May 30, 2019 | Electrical | install basic security system, intercom & building camera system in and around condo units | $8,000 | [ELV958170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV958170/) |
| May 30, 2019 | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system connected to new 13R sprinkler system | $9,000 | [EFA958169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA958169/) |
| May 24, 2019 | Plumbing | Plumbing for 13 units | $175,000 | [PL957039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL957039/) |
| May 24, 2019 | Plumbing | Gas for 13 units | $30,000 | [G957040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G957040/) |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage wires and devices. | $15,000 | [ELV918600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV918600/) |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Fire systems | Wiring of hard wire smoke and CO detectors. | $25,000 | [EFA918609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA918609/) |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Electrical | Wiring of new multi family building. | $250,000 | [E918592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E918592/) |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Plumbing | Underground for building drains and gasoline trap and floor drains | $30,000 | [PL916549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL916549/) |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of temporary service. | $1,600 | [ETS906808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS906808/) |
| Oct 1, 2018 | New building | Raze existing buildings on 45 Spring St, Raze 47 Spring St. will file SF;Combine assessors parcels; see ALT786676; Erect a 3 story 13 units multi family dwelling and office space with garage parking for 26 vehicles;under;and 4;parking spaces in rear garage. | $2,751,000 | [ERT786021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT786021/) |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Combine 45 Spring St. assessors parcel 2008902000/7496sq.ft. with 41 Spring St. assessors parcel 2008901000/8800sq.ft. and 47 Spring St. assessors parcel 2008902005/6004sq.ft. and assessors parcel 2008901005/5704sq.ft. to create one lot with a total of 28004 sq.ft | Not listed | [ALT786676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT786676/) |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Demolition | Completely raze the existing single family dwelling Dig Safe 2018-2907294 | $20,000 | [SF868494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF868494/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 700 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 KW 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [SF1903318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903318/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 700 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [E1904112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904112/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Service conductor refeed | $2,000 | [E1905061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905061/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 1,000 ft N | 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/) | 830 ft N | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | -Install power for mini split/Condensor -Install Low voltage wiring -Install wiring for 2 air handlier -Install power for heat pump -Install wiring for branch box -Install a hard wired CO detector with battery back up -Install 120v outlet for on demand hot water | $3,500 | [E1901936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901936/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | installing Tankless water heater | $4,000 | [PL1901943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901943/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | Installing gas pipe to accommodate fuel demand for new tankless water heater | $1,500 | [G1902228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902228/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 410 ft NW | 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/) | 880 ft NW | 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 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 470 ft SE | Solar | roof mounted solar | $9,000 | [SF1867376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867376/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 470 ft SE | Solar | installing roof mounted solar | $18,000 | [E1867374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867374/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 470 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 15 squares | $11,375 | [SF1887261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887261/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 360 ft NE | 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 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 700 ft SE | Other | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $18,853 | [SF1865338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865338/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Convert bathroom from 1/2 bath o 3/4 bath | $2,000 | [PL1865781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865781/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $1,500 | [E1865333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865333/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 1 bathroom | $800 | [E1863835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863835/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 570 ft S | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 570 ft S | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2197 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2197-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring to two mini split units | $2,000 | [E1862660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862660/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2197 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2197-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, blown in cellulose for attic floor & overhang, fg for damming & crawl space ceiling, remove old fg batts, 2" rigid for crawl space ceiling, weather strip & sweep for doors | $4,466 | [SF1850385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850385/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | new rough and finish plumbing forlaundry, laundry sink, lav and toilet | $5,000 | [PL1851510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | test existing gas line, install new modine heater | $1,500 | [G1851511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851511/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 19:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/
