# Building permits at 47 Prince St, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Install hardwired smoke alarms throughout the unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (58 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke alarms throughout the unit. | $1,500 | [EFA1904347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904347/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Electrical | Complete electrical rewire of Unit 1, including all lighting, receptacles, required branch circuits, smoke/CO detectors, and installation of four heat pump heads with associated electrical wiring and connections. | $16,000 | [E1901226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901226/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1902273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902273/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation tyhe existing kitchen and bathroom, upgrade electrical to code on the unit, install 4 heads of mini-splits, reconfigure mudroom (interior only) refinish the floors and paint the unit. | $109,331 | [SF1869865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869865/) |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Electrical | Remove knob and tube from one junction box to another in attic space | $1,000 | [E1826452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1826452/) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Plumbing | Second floor full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1642368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1642368/) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Renovate 1st floor full bathroom. | $15,450 | [SF1635970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1635970/) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Electrical | Update electrical for 1st floor full bathroom as needed per building permit. | $3,000 | [E1636071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1636071/) |

## 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | Install hard wired EV charger (11.5kW) On exterior of home | $2,015 | [E1907962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907962/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [36 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-prince-st/) | 130 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Build Shed for conditioned storage | $15,000 | [ALT1856466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856466/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 55 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $19,718 | [SF1860847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860847/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/) | 55 ft N | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser, four mini pslit heads, and a 5-port branch box. | $6,573 | [E1860861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860861/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [41 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-orchard-st/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | wire new kitchen area with lights, power and appliances | $7,500 | [E1857251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857251/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen area including installing new insulation, drywall, plaster, new flooring, new cabinets, counters, and new plumbing and electrical. | $52,500 | [SF1871003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871003/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | new kitchen with laundry and replace old piping to second floor bathroom | Not listed | [PL1907293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907293/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | Move dishwasher, replace outlets, install AFCI/GFCI breakers | $3,500 | [E1907371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907371/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [44 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-holbrook-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family.; | Not listed | [ALT1874866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874866/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [62 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-dunster-rd/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor full bathroom. Remove existing tub, toilet, vanity, tiles. Install new tiles and fixtures. | $60,000 | [SF1900717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900717/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [74 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-moss-hill-rd/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | EV Charger | $500 | [E1902465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902465/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 490 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas stove | $2,500 | [G1878378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878378/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [76 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-dunster-rd/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 35 Harvey and 3 Simonton replacement windows and 2 Anderson storm doors and 1 Anderson patio door. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $34,190 | [SF1875279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875279/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $25,185 | [SF1868608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868608/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [22 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-aldworth-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage UA#27386943 | $8,395 | [E1868626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868626/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade | $8,000 | [E1879521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879521/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 490 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal | $2,500 | [PL1878391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878391/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing bathroom fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1875877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | bathroom remodel | $3,800 | [E1872501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872501/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [32 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-eliot-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Taking over a permit at rough stage for whole house | $60,000 | [E1867818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867818/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [42 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-dunster-rd/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | 100 amp main breaker panel replacement (due to corrosion on neutral bar) (unit 1) Wire for one 20 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire for one 30 amp heat pump condenser (unit 1 ) Wire 2 service outlets | $3,500 | [E1870514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870514/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [32 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-eliot-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | Install finish plumbing only for total house remodel. Rough plumbing completed and inspected by previous plumbing contractor. Add plumbing for new hose connections and irrigation system. | $25,000 | [PL1870042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870042/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [71 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-prince-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of the kitchen, reconfiguration of the space to relocate mudroom and powder room as per plans, eliminate a structural wall as per plans, reconfigure windows as per plans, upgrade electrical and plumbing, insulation to meet code, new blue board, plaster, trim work and paint. | $83,110 | [ALT1860776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860776/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [18 Arborway Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-arborway-te/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing 4'x7'6" pressure treated wood deck and build a new one with same design and dimensions. | $5,955 | [SF1861597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861597/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [47 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dunster-rd/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing bathroom. It will be changes from bath tub to shower. Structure is not changed. Toilet and sink will be replaced and all ceiling and walls. Insulation at exterior walls and new exhaust fan. | $10,300 | [SF1864032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864032/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [34 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-eliot-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | This exterior renovation of an existing front portico includes shoring up the existing roof structure and reframing the deck and stairs in the same size, same layout and same footprint. Exterior trim will be replaced in kind. | $109,908 | [SF1857768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857768/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [60 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-prince-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | "Install wiring for two new exterior heat pump condenser units, including required disconnects and power connections. Install one new exterior receptacle outlet for servicing the condenser units in accordance with applicable electrical codes." | $1,500 | [E1862159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862159/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [76 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-prince-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of three 60ft LED Strip lights( GREEN, WHITE, RED) on Bovas bakery facade. | $2,528 | [E1859066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859066/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 630 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen bath | $6,000 | [PL1858615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858615/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [81 Dunster Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dunster-rd/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Permit Description Rewire kitchen and bathroom in Unit 1. Install new branch circuit wiring, receptacles, switches, lighting, and required AFCI/GFCI protection per code. Furnish and install one new subpanel and associated feeders. | $6,000 | [E1857659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857659/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [834-836 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/834--836-centre-st/) | 880 ft SE | Roofing | Exterior chimney masonry restoration including repointing, brick replacement, crown repair, flashing repair/sealing, waterproofing, and related chimney restoration work | $10,000 | [SF1853584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853584/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [74 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-orchard-st/) | 400 ft N | Plumbing | Gas dryer disconnect and reconnect | $500 | [G1856551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856551/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 490 ft SE | Roofing | Replace decking boards with AZEK Patch in loose shingles Paint deck | $10,000 | [SF1850631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850631/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [42 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-aldworth-st/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-place kitchen renovation with new cabinets and countertops. Relocate kitchen sink to beneath windows. | $45,000 | [SF1849193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849193/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $18,689 | [SF1848801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848801/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [21 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-aldworth-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and four mini split heads | $6,230 | [E1848817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848817/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 680 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 2 ductless heat pump systems to serve the home, 4 tons total | $39,738 | [SF1846298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846298/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Aldworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-aldworth-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | - Wiring of 2 heat pump condensers - GFCI outlets | $1,750 | [E1846300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846300/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation. Master suite addition | $15,000 | [PL1844322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844322/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | Install of gas stove | $1,500 | [G1844326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844326/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-orchard-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical wiring for the addition on the back of the residence | $22,000 | [E1844003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844003/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [27r Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27r-eliot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install 20-amp 240-volt circuit with fusible/lockable disconnect switch for 1 level elevator/chair lift. | $2,000 | [E1902210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902210/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [24 Goldsmith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-goldsmith-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1882318 Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,814 | [SF1880559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880559/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-moss-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $5,700 | [E1896821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896821/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-eliot-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install proper backflow for irrigation system. | $2,500 | [PL1891874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891874/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [19 Goldsmith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-goldsmith-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | strip and install a new roof, 80' of gutter replacement | $33,000 | [SF1875680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875680/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-eliot-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Reroofing the shingles | $20,679 | [SF1880055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880055/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [23 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-holbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | water heater | $600 | [PL1877827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877827/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [23 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-holbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1877826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877826/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-holbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Updating 100 amp service to 200 amp service with common meter bypass. Wire one 40 amp electric range. | $6,500 | [E1879756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879756/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [27r Eliot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27r-eliot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | reinforcing exiting floor for free standing elevator installed and permitted by others | $60,000 | [ALT1867676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867676/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [815 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-centre-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | knob and tube remediation | $8,100 | [E1865367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865367/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3 Agassiz Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-agassiz-pk/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate service. wire remodeled screen porch and basement stairway | $3,500 | [E1862827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862827/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [21 Holbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-holbrook-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Deck Repair: Shore up and reframe 2nd and 3rd floor decks including all joists, new posts, installation of ice and water shield at ledger contact, and flashing at ledger. Railing Re-installation | $25,740 | [SF1859720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859720/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall 2nd floor bathroom tub and replace with new shower. Also replace bathroom window with tempered window. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $20,753 | [SF1857985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857985/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1857989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857989/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-moss-hill-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R60. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with fiberglass R19. | $9,326 | [SF1849558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849558/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-burroughs-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler. | $15,051 | [SF1849075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849075/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Burroughs St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-burroughs-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser and one air handler. | $5,017 | [E1849076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849076/) |

## 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 |  | 32 Eliot St | 920 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Proposing to widening the existing curb cut from car width to car width" | [BOA1708876](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-04-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [46-52 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--52-prince-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [49 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prince-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [44 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-prince-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [43 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prince-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025
- [56 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-prince-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [57-63 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--63-prince-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [36 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-prince-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [58 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-prince-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [60 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-prince-st/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- [34-38 Prince St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-prince-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 12:34 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 10, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-prince-st/