# Building permits at 49 Buttonwood St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M new building at 781 Dorchester Av, permitted Sep 23.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29: Bathroom remodeling: tile, plumbing, cabinetry. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 700 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling: tile, plumbing, cabinetry. No structural work. | $34,950 | [SF1899508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899508/) |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Roofing | 10SQ roof replacement, remove existing EPDM, install new.090 EPDM and 1.5" polyiso insulation. | $22,518 | [SF1704737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1704737/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-buttonwood-st/) | 150 ft SW | Roofing | Install new rubber roof. | $27,560 | [SF1901841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901841/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [40 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-buttonwood-st/) | 120 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation and added laundry | $5,000 | [E1844334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844334/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | Gas line for laundry | $1,000 | [G1904941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904941/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | New bedroom addition, with a center light, recessed lights, a smoke detector extension from existing system and a hall light. Work being done in apartment #4 | $4,500 | [E1906086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906086/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [7 Cottrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cottrell-st/) | 500 ft NE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904485/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Install five receptacles, three switches, and one recessed closet light; relocate the office light and add dedicated 20-amp washer and 30-amp dryer circuits, with other new devices connected to existing circuits. | $2,500 | [E1903825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903825/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | New Laundry | $1,500 | [PL1903880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903880/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,000 | [ETS1901807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901807/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [16 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grant-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | strip existing siding install new vinil siding new pvc trims and fascia, reapir front and back deck, kept same sie and layout, replace composite deck floor and new ovc railings | $142,600 | [SF1902149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902149/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [86 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-mount-vernon-st/) | 410 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 units, and house panel. Keep existing service. Bring 125a feed/panel to each unit to rewire branch cricuits. switches/outlets receptacle/lights. Bring unit up to code. Install AFCI/GFCI protection. Properly ground and bond existing service. Old work snaking and wiring in each unit | $50,000 | [E1900009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900009/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24-26 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-harvest-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amp. Relocate meters outside | $4,000 | [E1897560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897560/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [912-916 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/912--916-dorchester-av/) | 450 ft SW | Sign | Install wall and blade signs | $9,019 | [ALT1886682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886682/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single fam residential home to 3 family. Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler system to be installed.;E[plan] Filed.*CC application Reassigned to FD on 7/14/2026 | $575,000 | [ALT1813988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813988/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | UNIT # 4 Build new Bedroom close walls create open for glass panel to be installed add pocket door at bathroom add LVL for support*2.3.26 Application assigned to FD 2.10.26 | $33,793 | [ALT1813914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813914/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | replaced rotted lumber on rear triple deck | $18,670 | [SF1879840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879840/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [91 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-buttonwood-st/) | 370 ft N | Alteration or repair | Existing house is a single house family. We would like to convert basement to an ADU unit (approx. 860 SF). The work includes constructing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room and 1 kitchen. This would make it a single house + ADU unit. Also add an additional bathroom for the first floor bedroom. | $100,000 | [ALT1807338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807338/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Install 2-ton ductless mini-split system in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1882954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882954/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft W | Electrical | Replace 15 existing 2x4 troffer light fixtures with 15 new Led flat panel troffers in second floor classroom Install 2 exit signs and 2 emergency back up units | $7,500 | [E1880506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880506/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire wire house and new service | $30,000 | [E1878148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878148/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire whole house | $280,000 | [E1873243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873243/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [42 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mayhew-st/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 9 replacement windows | $6,760 | [SF1871682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871682/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-grant-st/) | 920 ft S | Roofing | Strip/reroof | $15,500 | [SF1873267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873267/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [819 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/819-dorchester-av/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire 1st floor rear enclosed porch and rear 2nd + 3rd floor open decks. | $6,500 | [E1872696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872696/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing of the house. | $30,050 | [PL1867539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867539/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Repipe gas pipe for unit 1 and 2 only. | $16,500 | [G1867533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867533/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [928 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/928-dorchester-av/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs remove and replace all stair threads and clips install new stair threads remove all bar grating install new bar grating and secure with j-bolts remove all existing bolts and install new grade 5 hardware remove surface rust paint black | $28,500 | [SF1866800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866800/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [10 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-crescent-av/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | install aluminum coil on fascia & paint soffit | $7,870 | [SF1868160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868160/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [51 Saint Margaret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-margaret-st/) | 700 ft W | New building | To erect a new 3 story / 2 residential building with parking on grade.; This will be a Nominal Fee Filing | $750,000 | [ERT1476089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1476089/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Main Ceiling R22 Blown-in Cellulose (Drill) | $16,148 | [SF1863007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863007/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [857-861 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/857--861-dorchester-av/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Work to be done at secondary address 91 Roseclair. The imspection of the meter Because no usage mre than 1 year | $200 | [E1864268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864268/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [53 Crescent Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-crescent-av/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $8,316 | [SF1828106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828106/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [946a-952 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946a--952-dorchester-av/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (Tub to Tub, lav and toilet) Address: 950 Dorchester Ave #206 Dorchester MA 02125 | $1,500 | [PL1858768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858768/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 3 Family full renovation per attached drawing. | $315,000 | [ALT1822188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [793 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/793-columbia-rd/) | 530 ft SW | Fire systems | Install a UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857359/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 550 ft SW | Fire systems | Install an ew UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1857357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857357/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [944 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/944-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $15,070 | [SF1850002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850002/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [790 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/790-columbia-rd/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new hardwood floor/suspended ceiling and paint due to water damage | $110,850 | [SF1848992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848992/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 550 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation all plumbing. | $36,000 | [PL1841083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841083/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [791 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/791-columbia-rd/) | 550 ft SW | Plumbing | Running gas pipe for 2 furnaces, 2 gas stoves, 2 water heaters for unit 1 and 2. | $10,500 | [G1839108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1839108/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation 5 full bath, 3 kitchen sink, 3 Laundry, 3 water heater. | $25,000 | [PL1902916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902916/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation 3, gas pipe for furnaces, 3 gas stoves, 3 tankless water heaters. 3 gas dryers. | $12,000 | [G1902924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902924/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [25 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace 1 windows with new Harvey window | $7,238 | [SF1899182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899182/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Subdivision of existing parcel located at 781-783 Dorchester Avenue into two separate lots pursuant to approved ZBA decision BOA-1677984. Proposed Lot 1 will contain the existing three-family dwelling at 783 Dorchester Avenue. Proposed Lot 2 will contain the proposed new two-family dwelling at 781 D | Not listed | [ALT1881814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881814/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [781 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/781-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | Proposed construction of a new four-story, two-family residential building over a finished basement for storage only at 781 Dorchester Avenue, situated on the same lot as an existing three house on it with the address 783 Dorchester Avenue. Work per plans includes a fire alarm per NFPA 72 and sprink | $1,000,000 | [ERT1607946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1607946/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [18r Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18r-mayhew-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Complete strip and re-roof. House and shed included. Color is moire black pro | $9,000 | [SF1897428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897428/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [36-38 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-harvest-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replace all interior Doors + baseboards + Doors and windows casings + 3 kitcgen cabinet, install 3 bathroom tiles | $80,000 | [SF1890374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890374/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Reset vanity Reset shower faucets Reset Toilet Reset Dishwasher Reset Sink | $1,950 | [PL1857812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857812/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Reset kitchen cabinet and appliances. Reset bathroom fixtures. | $23,740 | [SF1857805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857805/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [15 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | water heater | $1,800 | [G1872633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872633/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [194 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-sydney-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | need to upgrade this underground service to 200A and add a common meter for this 3 families house | $6,500 | [E1861619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861619/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22 Newport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-newport-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing all three units | $14,000 | [SF1843758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843758/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [23 Howes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howes-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Install new EPDM roof over existing roof with 1 inch of close cell insulation. | $13,400 | [SF1848670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848670/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [40 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvest-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Add a public meter | $3,000 | [E1855040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855040/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bathroom outlets, switches, lights, and appliances in unit #1. 10368750 jd | $6,400 | [E1837879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837879/) |

## More on this street

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

- [40 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-buttonwood-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [36 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [30 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [22 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [17 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [13 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [12 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026
- [86 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [91 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [92 Buttonwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-buttonwood-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024

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