# Building permits at 48 Train St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 19, 2025: Electrical service upgrade from 100a to a 400A service. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade from 100a to a 400A service. Run circuits for 3 new HVAC systems ( one system per unit ). | $12,500 | [E1698670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1698670/) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of heat pump systems. First floor duct system. 2nd and 3rd floors ductless system. | $74,600 | [SF1700043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1700043/) |
| May 7, 2018 | Roofing | fasten down 1 1/2 layer of 2.6 polypsocyanurate foam insulation R fastor of 30 using approved fastenersand plates install 1 1/2 layer of 2x6 wood nailer to match the height of the insulation all flashings and edge works to be done to manufacturers specifications install new edge metal | $17,000 | [SF828148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF828148/) |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Plumbing | replace 4' main stack base up to third floor | $9,000 | [PL817591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL817591/) |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization: Insulate exterior walls. Weatherstrip and add sweeps to exterior doors. Seal penetrations in the basement. Insulate domestic hot water pipe. | $3,225 | [SF312390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF312390/) |

## 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 230 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $2,000 | [E1904301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904301/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Carlotta St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-carlotta-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and new common meter from eversource. Auth# 27479749 | $4,000 | [E1899856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899856/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4 Tilesboro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-tilesboro-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulation. OB Cell. Air seal. All work in attic. | $2,700 | [SF1890233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890233/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [70 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-king-st/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, venting, attic/wall insulation | $11,827 | [SF1886907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886907/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-queen-st/) | 350 ft E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1879338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879338/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 700 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 700 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Outlets and lights on deck | $800 | [E1882467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882467/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Rosemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosemont-st/) | 560 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $25,500 | [SF1877566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877566/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [PL1881882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881882/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [G1881880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881880/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [62 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-whitten-st/) | 940 ft W | Roofing | re-roof | $11,900 | [SF1879187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879187/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 890 ft SE | Demolition | Demolish and rebuild of two story front porch in exact footprint, roof to remain unchanged and size exactly the same | $27,400 | [SF1843763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843763/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition and Renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom, sanding & refinishing hardwood floor including electrical and plumbing work | $50,000 | [SF1868054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868054/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Install Receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom and Laundry. | $2,000 | [E1865311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipes for new plumbing fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1862416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862416/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace existing bathroom plumbing for 3rd floor Condo. Cast Iron Estherbrook has a crack as well as rotted piping. Re plumb Kitchen sink and separate from the bathroom group to the stack. Re plumb tub and toilet. No water piping. | $5,000 | [PL1861033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861033/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 630 ft S | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 700 ft N | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | demo and remodel existing bath room all new plumbing electric tile and fixtures | $38,200 | [SF1849433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849433/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-queen-st/) | 460 ft SE | Solar | Installation of a 61.88 kW DC / 40 kW AC rooftop solar panel system (104 modules). Electrical permit E1807573. | $61,001 | [ALT1842023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842023/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | change and upgrade main electrical service from 200amp to 400ampto add public's meter and also relocate the point of attachment | $8,800 | [E1846732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846732/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [38 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-houghton-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Second floor tub replacement | $1,100 | [PL1847415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847415/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [72 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Replace crushed jaw in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895115/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Electrical renovation of units 1 and 2 | $25,000 | [E1903959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903959/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demo existing and install new kitchen cabinets, drywall at interior partitions, bathroom remodel, addition of (1) bathroom, window replacement, and installation of new HVAC in unit #2 | $40,000 | [SF1899353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899353/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install new waste/vent and water piping for 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 electric water heaters in basement, new fixtures and appliances | $26,000 | [PL1901964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901964/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install gas feeds from basement to ranges in units 1+2 kitchens | $2,000 | [G1901965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901965/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [51 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-whitten-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing three-story exterior wood deck structure. Constructure, including new footings, framing, decking, stairs and guardrail, (the roof stay). in accordance with approved plans. | $28,800 | [SF1890105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890105/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of Unit #1, including: install new kitchen cabinets and appliances; remodel existing bathroom; and construct a bathroom addition. No structural work. | $20,000 | [SF1882534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882534/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-s-munroe-te/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring 1 Bryant heat pump (model 619AHBQ09XA3) including a floor console coil. | $1,000 | [E1878298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878298/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Lafield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lafield-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck, repair granite under deck, frame 3story deck with pressure treated wood, install 2 schulter strips 1st &; 2nd floor deck, Install PVC decking over entire deck &; stairs, Install PVC railing on 3 decks, Install J channel and PVC soffit panel on ceiling deck, Install 3 doors. | $68,500 | [SF1870896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870896/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [21 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-s-munroe-te/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | repair front porch remove old railings on 3 floors. remove roofing on 2 floors. install new rubber roof on 2nd and 3rd floors new azek premier railings on 3 floors plus new composite flooring new stairs with azek railings and composite treads and risers close underneath porch repair 2 windowsill | $43,800 | [SF1855273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855273/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [60-62 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--62-houghton-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and install a new system of asphalt shingles | $7,500 | [SF1852454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852454/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1853030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853030/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Install a new circuit and 8 line voltage smoke detectors in the front and rear common hallways. | $2,500 | [E1846272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846272/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1845000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845000/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 19:07 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/