# Building permits at 46 Lake St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2025: Rubber roof replacement: strip existing layer of roll roofing from the flat roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Roofing | Rubber roof replacement: strip existing layer of roll roofing from the flat roof. Install new black EPDM rubber roof system: 1/2" polyisocyanurate insulation. Remove all waste and debris from job site. | $5,800 | [SF1799159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1799159/) |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Roofing | Strip and Re-shingle existing front and rear main and lower rear roof areas | $10,950 | [SF655963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF655963/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Install Camera system and Burglar Alarm | $4,500 | [ELV1901974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901974/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft S | Plumbing | Waste and water | $14,000 | [PL1900381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900381/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Reno of existing store front | $30,000 | [E1900362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900362/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SE | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent and a 10x10 tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 9-23 to 9-24-26. Using on 9-24 for the Annual Board of Trustees dinner from 5pm to 8pm. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $2,014 | [SF1899170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899170/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [30 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-undine-rd/) | 500 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | The existing fence is needs to move 12" towards 30 Undine dr. The fence panels will be reused and new post will be added. The existing curbing will be reworked at the street to maintain the 20' access. 12" of asphalt will be added down the fence line. I know the curbing at the street has to be corre | $98,340 | [SF1861814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861814/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SE | Other | Erect a 40x60 frame tent at BC Cadigan Center on 9-8 to 9-10-26. Using on 9-9 for Annual Taste of Campus 3pm to 9pm. 150 ppl. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,777 | [SF1879961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879961/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [57 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-undine-rd/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo existing kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances. Selective demo of a full bathroom and a powder room. Install new kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances. Install new toilets, a tub, 2 vanities and medicine cabinets. Upgrade plumbing and electrical as needed. Paint | $58,000 | [SF1876025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876025/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate first floor kitchen, change first floor half bathroom to a full bathroom, replace 30 windows and change second floor master bedroom to two small bedrooms (per drawing specs) | $58,100 | [SF1870004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870004/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-undine-rd/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | upgrade service from 100 to 200amps | $4,000 | [E1870551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870551/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 780 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | I want to remove my old 8x10 shed in my backyard and replace it in the same spot with a 6x10 shed. There is no plumbing or electricity. It is only a place to store my patio furniture, gardening tools, etc. | $6,000 | [SF1867411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867411/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve for stove | $250 | [G1870142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870142/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | 40 amp Hard Wired EV Charger | $1,936 | [E1869887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869887/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1862917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862917/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [52 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lake-shore-rd/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace two attic windows in existing rough openings. | $4,400 | [SF1863737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863737/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 620 ft E | Fire systems | Install fire alarm devices as indicated on BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. Modify existing fire alarm devices as needed. | $8,000 | [EFA1864415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864415/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 620 ft E | Electrical | Install power, lighting and conduit for low voltage provisions per BR+A Drawings dated 5/29/26. | $80,000 | [E1864417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864417/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [117a Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117a-lake-st/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Install (8) parking lot site poles with the associated conduit and branch circuit wiring that will originate from the Maintenance Building. | $95,000 | [E1863092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863092/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 15" R-49 cellulose above the 2nd floor flat ceilings. Insulate the enclosed slopes with 8" R-26 cellulose. Install R-13 fiberglass in the knee wall end walls. Install cellulose in the exterior walls. Install R-19 fiberglass int he perimeter accessible basement rim joist area. | $10,367 | [SF1859992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859992/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [117 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-lake-st/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo of existing finishes and addition of new finishes including flooring, drywall, paint, ceiling tiles and doors. Mechanical upgrades include new heating / cooling equipment inside the space. Electrical upgrades include new light fixtures, electrical outlets, etc. | $500,000 | [SF1857943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857943/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [100-108 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--108-lake-shore-rd/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. The contract is for the unit at 108 Lake Shore.; GC MUST CALL FOR INSPECTIONS | $12,572 | [SF1852794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852794/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [2193-2201 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2193--2201-commonwealth-av/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Refurbish commercial space including laminate flooring, ceilings and electrical work. Interior work only. | $42,200 | [SF1852220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852220/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [40 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lake-shore-rd/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | #39 Lake Shore #1 2nd Floor Bathroom: toilet, Lav, Shower | $2,500 | [PL1848032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848032/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | Install wiring for 2 bathrooms, 4 closet lights, add recessed lights and bath fans. Alter existing wiring in ductless air conditioning and other miscellaneous repairs | $10,000 | [E1848145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848145/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-undine-rd/) | 300 ft W | Alteration or repair | First Floor Laundry room Walls Enclousure. Second floor 3 Closets frame and walls. Second floor new bathroom. | $27,000 | [SF1847218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847218/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SE | Other | Erect a 30x50 frame tent at BC Cadigan center front lawn on 5-11 to 5-19-26. Using on 5-18 from 1pm to 4pm for a reception after graduation. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,283 | [SF1844749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844749/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SE | Other | Erect a 20x20 frame tent at BC Cadigan Lawn on 5-11 to 5-12-26 for a Sr. Class get together from 10am to 7pm. No heat,cooking or smoking. | $403 | [SF1844726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844726/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [64 Undine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-undine-rd/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Shoring and board up of side porch, correct violation V897293 | $4,105 | [SF1828889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828889/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2121 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2121-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | install one portable generator | $10,000 | [E1844653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844653/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [110 Saint Thomas More Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-saint-thomas-more-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Fire systems | wiring for Pre action system | $5,000 | [EFA1903235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903235/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Erect 50x131, 20x30 and (2) 9x10 tents on 20" high platform plus 15x15, 20x60, 6x8 and 9x10 tents at grade on 10/7/26, removal on 10/17/26. | $60,335 | [SF1900965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900965/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [127-129 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-lake-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Other | Erect 20x50 tent on 8/25/26, removal on 8/27/26. | $2,500 | [SF1890986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890986/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [110 Saint Thomas More Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-saint-thomas-more-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Replace existing 15kv Eversource station | $435,000 | [E1871822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871822/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2150 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2150-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Grading | Seven (7) soil borings to be completed as wells. | $5,000 | [SF1864597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864597/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Erect a 20x20 frame tent and a 40x80 tent at BC Conference Center on 6-25 to 6-29-26. Using on 6-27 and 6-28 from 2pm to 8pm for Grace Conference. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $1,998 | [SF1860480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860480/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [149-165 Lake Shore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149--165-lake-shore-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new stub/shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1853287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853287/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Erect a 44x83 tent and a 20x20 tent at BC Conference Center on 6-10 to 6-15-26. Using on 6-13 for a Wedding from 2pm to 11pm. No heat, cooking or smoking. | $4,883 | [SF1850890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850890/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Erect a 20x40 frame tent at BC Conference Center on 5-28 to 6-1-26. Using on 5-30 from 3pm to 11pm for a registration tent, storage area and work area Max 20 people. No heat cooking or smoking | $675 | [SF1849745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849745/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2150 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2150-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Direct replace 2 water heater storage tanks | $30,000 | [PL1849080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849080/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2101 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2101-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Erect a 10x10, a 15x45 frame tent and 40x120 pole tent at BC Conference Center on 5-27 to 6-2-26 for the Annual Reunion party on 5-30 from 7pm to 11pm. Roughly 300 people. The 10x10 is only used as a walkway between tents. No cooking or smoking. Large stamped drawing is attached | $3,388 | [SF1846742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846742/) |

## 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 |  | 29 Undine Rd | 350 ft W | To construct an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, comprised of a 2.5 story addition… | [BOA1756735](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-07-30 |

## More on this street

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

- [54 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-lake-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026
- [24 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-lake-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [76 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-lake-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [16-18 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-lake-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [9 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lake-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [3 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-lake-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [90 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-lake-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [98 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-lake-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [110 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lake-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [116 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-lake-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 08:53 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lake-st/