# Building permits at 49 Pratt St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $632,900 alteration or repair at 40-42 Ashford St, permitted Jun 22. Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 28, 2025: N/R of Occupancy - Confirm Occupancy of existing 1 Family. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | N/R of Occupancy - Confirm Occupancy of existing 1 Family. | Not listed | [ALT1749232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1749232/) | | Jul 17, 2025 | Roofing | Strip existing roofing. Furnish and install new asphalt shingle roofing system | $17,136 | [SF1740865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1740865/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 49 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [46 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-ashford-st/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and unit 2 | $16,000 | [SF1902494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902494/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 110 ft S | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 110 ft S | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 110 ft S | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 110 ft S | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [37 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-ashford-st/) | 240 ft S | Plumbing | Install 3 gas meter and gas pipe | $3,500 | [G1879449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879449/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 110 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 120 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linden-st/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $2,800 | [PL1904686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904686/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | 15 A linden st unit B allston ma 02134 renovation of kitchen area with new cabinet | $15,000 | [SF1900509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900509/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [40 Malvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malvern-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | BU SOFTBALL: Install (2) New Utility Cabinets behind home plate seating area; Relocate existing electrical infrastructure to new cabinets; Furnish equip w/in cabinets to feed the following-New Press Box, New elevator/lift Electrical; (2) New GFI Receptacles [1 left/1 right field]; Comm. Conduit | $41,000 | [E1886400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886400/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [84 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gardner-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | installing a temporary generator for the day of event to run the stage power | $1,200 | [ETS1889728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1889728/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [15-17 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-wadsworth-st/) | 290 ft E | Alteration or repair | Correcting violation of existing living space in the basement. application for legalize Additional living space in basement for unit 1 | $10,000 | [ALT1832648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832648/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wadsworth-st/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $16,142 | [SF1806130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806130/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [28 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-wadsworth-st/) | 550 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof and install new rubber roofing system. Replace drip edge, install chimney flashing/lead work, replace one damaged skylight, and replace any rotten roof sheathing as needed. | $13,440 | [SF1855810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855810/) | | May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) | | May 8, 2026 | [8 Hartley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-hartley-te/) | 450 ft E | Roofing | Rubber roof replacement: Remove and dispose of one layer of existing rubber roof material. Install new black EPDM rubber roof system, 1-inch polyisocyanurate insulation roof system. Remove and dispose of all waste and debris from jobsite. | $20,650 | [SF1846437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846437/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of trash room and separation with non bearing walls for package storage. (No Life Safety, No Egress, No Change Occupancy) | $30,000 | [SF1906550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906550/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | Installation of 6 sign cabinets for retail tenants: The UPS Store, Maura Spa, 2 for CSC Commonwealth Sports Club and two blank cabinets for future tenants. BPDA stamped master plan attached. | $159,338 | [ALT1863067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863067/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Adding a half bath and a drinking fountain on first floor. | $9,000 | [PL1901956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901956/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install MI cable feeders for new fire pump controller/transfer switch. Install new lighting and outlets as per plans. | $95,000 | [E1887996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887996/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing office into an ADA-compliant single-user restroom. | $45,847 | [SF1870522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870522/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic update to front porch. Non structural. Replace front guardrails with pressure treated wood. | $7,500 | [SF1877880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877880/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Sign | install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,200 | [ALT1871794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871794/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Renovation to existing pool and components. Wire new lights and pump as per plans. | $15,000 | [E1871854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871854/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | 2 baths in basement with 2 ejector pumps | $20,000 | [PL1869186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869186/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok Stove. | $3,000 | [PL1864370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864370/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok stove. | $4,000 | [G1864365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864365/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [116-120 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-brighton-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | running 8 speaker in the front dinning area. adding 30 camera and 15 cat6 internet drop | $8,000 | [ELV1862546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862546/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Wire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and smoke alarm detectors. | $12,000 | [E1862093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862093/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Finish existing basement as a dwelling unit in an existing detached 3-story 3-family dwelling. Expand front common stair to previously unfinished basement area. The basement to be sprinklered per NFPA 13R. There is no expansion of the building envelope or footprint. | $125,000 | [ALT1652937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1652937/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | First floor remodeling. Add three bathrooms. | $18,000 | [PL1858586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858586/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | fist floor renovation, gas stove moves a nothing side. | $800 | [G1858585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858585/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove part of the counter, install a partition wall, and replace the Chinese Cooking Stove. | $15,000 | [SF1857686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857686/) | | May 28, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | ;remodeling the kitchen and add three new bathrooms, change a part of the family room to a new room.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | $55,000 | [ALT1828197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828197/) | | May 15, 2026 | [12 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-reedsdale-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Asphalt Shingle Repair. | $8,670 | [SF1837318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837318/) | | May 15, 2026 | [100 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-ashford-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | To provide power via generator at 89 Ashford street(softball field) for BU graduation on 5/17/2026 | $1,500 | [ETS1846096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846096/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | wire 15 fob readers and 25 cameras | $18,000 | [ELV1847250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847250/) | | May 6, 2026 | [24 Highgate St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-highgate-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | patching of concrete floor | $1,000 | [SF1846165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846165/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Pratt St with permits, nearest house number first: - [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [43 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-pratt-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 - [41 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-pratt-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [39 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pratt-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 - [20 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [18 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [14-16 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [12 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [8-10 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [6 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-pratt-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 18:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-pratt-st/