# Building permits at 46 Catawba St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 18: FRONT PORCH REPAIR- Remove existing wood rails. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR- Remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new trex flooring, pvc parts, vinyl railing, replace granite step with concrete pad, install door on side of porch. | $16,800 | [SF1902105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902105/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/) | 110 ft N | Alteration or repair | FRONT PORCH REPAIR remove existing wood rails, flooring, frame as needed, install new wood flooring, steel rails and privacy panel | $3,800 | [SF1896896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896896/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/) | 190 ft E | Electrical | 400 amp Service broke from the couplin emergency Eversource came out and cut the power work was completed and ready to put back power back on. | $1,800 | [E1882085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882085/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [6 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-laurel-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $13,141 | [SF1867863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867863/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1906247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906247/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [312 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-warren-st/) | 860 ft E | Roofing | Remove the existing roofing system. Install new ice and water shield as required, and install a new rubber membrane roofing system. | $30,000 | [SF1907184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907184/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 400 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system | $17,000 | [SF1904115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904115/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1906249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906249/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 400 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1904103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904103/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | 300 amps service upgrade run circuits for 2 hot water heaters run circuit for condenser run circuit for air handler install bathroom vent fan | $10,000 | [E1904743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904743/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [120 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-walnut-av/) | 460 ft NW | Roofing | Church Slate Roof Restoration/Replacement (for affected area only) | $10,000 | [SF1902172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902172/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 400 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 23 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $26,417 | [SF1897242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897242/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [25 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-laurel-st/) | 280 ft W | Roofing | Chimney removal -FRONT chimney on asphalt roof. | $3,499 | [SF1891346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891346/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [99 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walnut-av/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Complete interior demo | $27,000 | [SF1894859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894859/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [90 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-walnut-av/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | update all baths, and kitchen | $10,000 | [SF1888873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888873/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [31 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dale-st/) | 380 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, duct work repair, heat pump installation, hot water heater replacement, | $74,145 | [SF1879820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879820/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | Replacing electrical equipment due to water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $76,500 | [E1884104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884104/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [9 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-sherman-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $3,994 | [SF1879560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879560/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace 14 gas fired boilers in basement | $150,000 | [G1877267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877267/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | replace 14 hot water boilers and one electric water heater | $150,000 | [PL1877271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877271/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Fire systems | Replacement of fire alarm control panel due to water damage. | $5,000 | [EFA1874035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874035/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | Make safe and provide temporary power via generator due water damaged in the basement at the YMCA. Address: 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd. | $5,000 | [E1867000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867000/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1863731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863731/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [401 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401-warren-st/) | 910 ft SE | Sign | replace the f4 existing pole banners with new ones | $2,400 | [ALT1860590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860590/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [146-150 Charlame St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--150-charlame-st/) | 280 ft SE | Electrical | Permit to restore utility power | $500 | [E1859775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859775/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 810 ft NW | Plumbing | Roughing 1 kitchen that's it | $2,000 | [PL1846145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846145/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [71 Dale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-dale-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $23,954 | [SF1844614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844614/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Leslie Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-leslie-pk/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | New kitchen on second floor | $4,500 | [E1841472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841472/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Removing 24 squares of asphalt shingles and installing 24 squares of Owens Corning asphalt shingle system | $25,000 | [SF1906045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906045/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-waverly-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement,remove. Existing deck and install new deck same size | $16,350 | [SF1903033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903033/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of CCTV devices. | $20,460 | [ELV1901566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901566/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [PL1901476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901476/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [G1901471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901471/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap | $15,000 | [PL1901330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901330/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap. | $15,000 | [G1901325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901325/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | #38 Only - Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [PL1899781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899781/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [G1899775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899775/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Sign | Fabricate and Installation of (2) Sets of 64.5" Tall x 455" Wide Face lit Channel Letters on Front and Side Elevations; and 31.375" Tall x 103.5" Wide White Lexan Panels on Double-Sided Monument Sign to Read: " Vicente's Supermarket " | $28,000 | [ALT1886282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886282/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-clifford-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Roof tearoff and reroof | $20,000 | [SF1893919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893919/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,932 | [SF1883347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883347/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new. | $1,200 | [ELV1883352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [404-420 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/404--420-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Connect temp generator to existing ATS for building back up power. | $1,500 | [E1882055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882055/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuit for heat pump and dryer | $3,000 | [E1874386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874386/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [PL1873031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873031/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [G1873029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873029/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [30 Circuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-circuit-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | - Remove and replaces home's current top layer of roof. - Install new drip edge along the entire entire perimeter. - Install new 060 commercial grade rubber roofing to the entire roof with new sea tape - Remove one chimney. - Install new pipe jacks and flashing to roof as needed. - Remove debris | $16,000 | [SF1862251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862251/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [95 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-munroe-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $22,000 | [SF1867963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867963/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | (2) Water heater replacements, one tank per unit in Unit 1 and Unit 2. | $10,000 | [PL1855009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855009/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Electrical service change, install new HVAC units 1 and 2, replace windows in basement and Unit 2, exterior siding repair. | $84,550 | [SF1860076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860076/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | rewire kitchen and bath room to electrical code | $5,000 | [E1858526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858526/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo all water damaged walls in an exist 2fam. replace all fire damaged wood as needed, Repair including finished basement, 2 kitchens, bathrooms and existing finished attic, roof repair replace joist. Partition walls. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, all finishes, window siding, Deck repair | $374,275 | [SF1859603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859603/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [47 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-waverly-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing system and install new roof.( asphalt shingles and small section of rubber roof) * includes repair; of rear deck | $14,200 | [SF1859426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859426/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [14 Hazelwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelwood-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Roofing | Strip & reroof | $22,000 | [SF1856383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856383/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen fixtures only | $2,000 | [PL1856930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856930/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16-18 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-maywood-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Owner tearing down the old altar/ temple wall to make the temple bigger for people to fit so the owner is pushing the wall back 20 - 30 feet. | $5,500 | [E1855728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855728/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add common meter to bring up to code. Connections to (2) exterior condensers, (2) air handlers in basement, and connections to (2) hybrid DHW tanks. | $34,000 | [E1851418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851418/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Kitchen remodel for City of Boston green program. Bathroom: New flooring, tiles, fixtures, drywall patching, panting, and finish carpentry. Kitchen: New cabinets, countertops, faucets, appliances, LED lights, drywall patching, painting, and flooring. | $50,000 | [SF1850354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850354/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [150 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Setting up a hexagon, (2) 20x20, and (2) 30x30 tents for the ymca summer program | $20,670 | [SF1848185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848185/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3 Hestia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-hestia-pk/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up of property due to a fire | $8,000 | [SF1829230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829230/) |

## 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 |  | 81 Walnut Av | 920 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Front Addition to church.*Assigned 3.11.26" | [BOA1852545](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-22 |

## More on this street

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

- [39 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-catawba-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [30-32 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-catawba-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [27-29 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-catawba-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [25 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-catawba-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [21 Catawba St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-catawba-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 07:31 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-catawba-st/