# Building permits at 475 Sumner St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8.3M new building at 275-279 Maverick St, permitted Jun 18.

12 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4, 2025: Remove 48 square of existing siding check for rot and replace with 48 square of new siding to code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 980 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove 48 square of existing siding check for rot and replace with 48 square of new siding to code | $121,321 | [SF1750762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1750762/) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Roofing | Remove 16 square of existing roofing check for rot and replace with 16 new square of roofing to code. ( 9 sq asphalt and 7 square rubber roofing) | $29,684 | [SF1729964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1729964/) |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $4,900 | [PL638834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL638834/) |
| Sep 14, 2016 | Electrical | Wiring of first floor living room, kitchen and bath. 2nd floor bedroom. | $7,000 | [E632079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E632079/) |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Gut first floor and one upstairs bedroom back to studs. Install new windows in existing openings. New electrical and plumbing to code. Insulate exterior walls with dense pack cellulose. Install new finishes throughout. | $160,000 | [SF600171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF600171/) |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Rehab of existing front porch and rear stairway. Install new framing and synthetic decking and railings. All to match existing conditions. | $18,000 | [SF273081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF273081/) |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Electrical | Wire outlets, lights in basement and first floor | $5,500 | [E232170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E232170/) |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Electrical | wire bathroom second floor | $1,000 | [E209058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E209058/) |
| Nov 29, 2012 | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen bath laundery,2nd Floor bath, Basement bath,kitchen,laundery | $9,000 | [PL203728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL203728/) |
| Nov 29, 2012 | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen bath laundery,2nd Floor bath, Basement bath,kitchen,laundery | $9,000 | [G203742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G203742/) |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | This application is filed to confirm the occupancy as a two family residence.Existing condition. Remodel ground floor unit. remodel 1st and 2nd floor bathrooms. Remove non active chimney and repair roof. | $60,000 | [ALT148260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT148260/) |
| Dec 14, 2010 | Alteration or repair | install vinyl siding on rear section of house | $2,500 | [SF54131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF54131/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [488 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/488-sumner-st/) | 130 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1890369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1890369/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [500 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-sumner-st/) | 230 ft E | Roofing | > Remove and dispose of the existing asphalt shingles on the right side of the house. > Replace shingles with tyvek and vinyl siding, using vinyl trim on the rake boards and corners. | $14,600 | [SF1902983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902983/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [490 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-sumner-st/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as existing 3-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1895490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895490/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [490 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-sumner-st/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1895490-Occupancy Committee.remove old siding and install new vinyl siding from the right and left side only. | $20,000 | [SF1895206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895206/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [269 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/269-webster-st/) | 230 ft SE | Roofing | Replace shingles on Mansard roof. | $24,966 | [SF1882631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882631/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [500 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-sumner-st/) | 230 ft E | Plumbing | re-water pipe basement | $1,000 | [PL1852490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852490/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [238 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-webster-st/) | 170 ft SW | Electrical | Install 400amp service, overhead single phase with 6 apartment meters and 1 public meter | $13,000 | [E1847414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847414/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Lamson Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lamson-ct/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | Replace existing service | $3,000 | [E1905820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905820/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [281 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-webster-st/) | 340 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler | $8,800 | [G1903905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903905/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [281 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-webster-st/) | 340 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler | $8,800 | [PL1903907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903907/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [387-391 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387--391-sumner-st/) | 810 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas for 3 unit townhouse 3 boilers 2 stoves | $18,000 | [G1903859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903859/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [225-229 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225--229-everett-st/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Project Address: 229 Everett Street, Unit 7, Boston, MA 02128 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $11,418 | [SF1900695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900695/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [225-229 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225--229-everett-st/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Address is: 229 Everett Street, Unit 7, Boston, MA 02128 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $3,806 | [E1900384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900384/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-everett-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization work through the mass save program | $11,562 | [SF1900099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900099/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [369 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/369-maverick-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 3 gang meter being replaced to 4 gang meter that includes a public bypass. | $6,610 | [E1896642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896642/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | tear down and rebuild existing deck in existing foot print | $30,000 | [SF1881325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881325/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 600 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping to combi | $1,500 | [G1891366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891366/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 600 ft N | Plumbing | Combi boiler install | $20,000 | [PL1891365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891365/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [208-210 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208--210-everett-st/) | 360 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Remove 30 ft of chain link and replace with 56ft of white vinyl privacy fence | $2,900 | [SF1889973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889973/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | 200 amp services upgrade | $6,000 | [E1889030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889030/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [184 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-webster-st/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Foundation repairs in the rear of the building. Amendment to permit # ALT1733961 | $25,000 | [A1874729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1874729/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [256 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-marginal-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $14,973 | [SF1883722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883722/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [175 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-webster-st/) | 920 ft W | Grading | Soil Borings | $4,500 | [SF1882755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882755/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [414 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/414-sumner-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the 3rd floor. | $4,000 | [G1875017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875017/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3 Lamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-lamson-st/) | 430 ft W | Plumbing | Install Trane Gas Furnace in the Fourth Floor Utility Room. | $3,500 | [G1852987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852987/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [285 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-webster-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 7 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,054 | [SF1869455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869455/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [25 Jeffries St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-jeffries-st/) | 510 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement, no structural changes | $12,687 | [SF1863544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863544/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Install recessed lights and fixtures and renovate one bathroom in the first floor on unit 213 | $10,000 | [E1868287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868287/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [282 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-marginal-st/) | 360 ft S | Electrical | furnace & heat pump | $9,600 | [E1864618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864618/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [56 Jeffries St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-jeffries-st/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 9 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,000 | [SF1863317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863317/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen remodeling - Unit 213 | $4,750 | [PL1862362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862362/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [275-279 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275--279-maverick-st/) | 980 ft NW | New building | Proposed construction of 5 story, mixed use structure on 12,400 square feet of land containing 32 residential units, ground level retail and off street parking for 18 vehicles. See ALT1102631 for permit to combine/subdivided;lots.Combine existing 9,000 s.f. parcel (5268) with a 3,400 sf portion of a | $8,274,322 | [ERT1102644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1102644/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [200 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-everett-st/) | 360 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of addressable fire alarm system throughout 3 unit residential building | $17,100 | [EFA1860092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860092/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel, kitchen counter replacement, sliding door replacement | $101,238 | [SF1859128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859128/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [222 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-webster-st/) | 310 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pointing repairs to the front and left elevation. Extent of repairs are unknown until start. | $49,900 | [SF1850773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850773/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [124 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-everett-st/) | 850 ft NW | Roofing | EPDM Membrane Replacement // 6" Seamless Aluminum Gutters | $15,500 | [SF1849043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849043/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [282 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-marginal-st/) | 360 ft S | Electrical | coil and condenser replacement. | $6,950 | [E1848523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848523/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | repair deck joists as needed | $500 | [SF1848918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848918/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [380 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-sumner-st/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof main house and remove and replace siding on dormer | $22,088 | [SF1844160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844160/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $15,000 | [PL1805797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1805797/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $5,000 | [G1805798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1805798/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [149 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | installation of a 30amp condenser | $1,600 | [E1903911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903911/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [370 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-sumner-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $15,200 | [SF1902043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902043/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | upgrade service | $38,000 | [E1899258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899258/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | 400A service upgrade Rewire of some outlets and lights on second and third floor | $22,000 | [E1884469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884469/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Fixtures replacement renovation | $9,000 | [PL1876017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876017/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [127 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-webster-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fire systems | 3 hardwired 120v CO/Smoke detectors in the basement reflected in plans | $780 | [EFA1880602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880602/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [364 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/364-sumner-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconfigure gas lines for gas insert | $2,000 | [G1862782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862782/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | No Occupancy On File - Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 Family - No work being performed. | Not listed | [ALT1859606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859606/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Selective Interior Demo - Remodel Kitchen & Bathroom, new fixtures & cabinets. Update MEP, new flooring throughout. Work limited to unit 1, no structural changes. | $31,000 | [SF1863268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863268/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Underground secondaries | $5,000 | [E1856549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856549/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation Unit #7 on third floor: 1 full bathroom renovation, 1 full kitchen with ice maker and 1 laundry. | $8,000 | [PL1858682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire Unit 7, install new subpanel, and wire electrical interconnected smoke detectors install recessed lighting. | $16,000 | [E1859252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859252/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Repair pipe underground, from a transformer | $2,000 | [E1850820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850820/) |

## More on this street

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

- [468 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/468-sumner-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- [465 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465-sumner-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [463 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/463-sumner-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [487-489 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-sumner-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [488 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/488-sumner-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [490 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-sumner-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [492 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/492-sumner-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [500 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-sumner-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [512 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/512-sumner-st/): newest permit Sep 26, 2025
- [420 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-sumner-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 20:00 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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