# Building permits at 49 Prospect St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Install 1200sq ft siding, fascia & soffit including gutters - no change in structure. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | install 1200sq ft siding, fascia & soffit including gutters - no change in structure | $57,311 | [SF1762371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1762371/) |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Plumbing | Furnish + install new water heater | $1,440 | [PL341071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL341071/) |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Plumbing | Furnish + install new water heater | $1,440 | [G341069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G341069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

35 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 1, 2026 | [306 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-fairmount-av/) | 230 ft SE | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, attic r-30 FG batting, basement R-19 FG batting, garage 4in dense pack cellulose, whole house fan cover, damming | $6,650 | [SF1894062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894062/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 190 ft E | Electrical | wire existing kitchen new family room and master bedroom addition with new master bath and new smoke detectors | $20,000 | [E1894713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894713/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5 Prospect Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-prospect-ci/) | 190 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of various plumbing fixtures. | $8,500 | [PL1877649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877649/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [40 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-prospect-st/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,268 | [SF1849340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849340/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [48 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-prospect-st/) | 100 ft S | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1851232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851232/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [133 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-warren-av/) | 300 ft NW | Electrical | Replace storm-damaged exterior 100A overhead electrical service, including mast, weatherhead, meter socket, and service entrance conductors. Reconnect existing service in accordance with applicable code and utility requirements. | $2,000 | [E1905753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905753/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 590 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing roofing and install new asphalt singles, underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing, and roof ventilation as required. replace damage roof decking as needed. | $16,280 | [SF1904988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904988/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo existing landing and steps. Keep footings. Build new frame and stringers with PT lumber. Finish with composite/pvc materials and handrail | $4,374 | [SF1896219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896219/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install manual garage door no electricity. Repair garage windows, replace side door. Repair rear steps. Repair rear door. Install storm doors at front, rear and roof deck. Repair wood shutters. Repair ceiling in bedroom / closet. Paint sunroom / French doors. Repair 6 bath tiles. Replace 6' trim. | $53,860 | [SF1896206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896206/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [16 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-prospect-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Site ID: 864530 | $6,000 | [SF1870398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870398/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [SF1873337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873337/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [73 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-summit-st/) | 890 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $64,800 | [E1873340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873340/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [285 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-fairmount-av/) | 360 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof: commercial-grade black EPDM rubber roofing membrane // CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles | $22,290 | [SF1871850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871850/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom Remodeling | $1,500 | [E1863704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863704/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel: Toilet, lav, and shower on 2nd floor. | $1,500 | [PL1867412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867412/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [SF1858017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858017/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.05 kw 9 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,988 | [E1858019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858019/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.6 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,700 | [SF1841604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841604/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Warren Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-warren-av/) | 580 ft NW | Roofing | strip existing epdm roof. Install new epdm rubber roof. | $33,950 | [SF1797708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1797708/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 680 ft N | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar equipment on side of home so that exterior renovations can be completed. | $563 | [E1863080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863080/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [100 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-williams-av/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel including plumbing, electrical, tiles, new bathroom fixtures, painting and insulation as needed per code. | $47,700 | [SF1859089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859089/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [19 Farwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-farwell-av/) | 680 ft N | Roofing | shingle replacement | $8,000 | [SF1858815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858815/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [102 Williams Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-williams-av/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove and replace deck boards and rails only - no digging, no framing | $20,633 | [SF1847436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847436/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [136 Milton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-milton-av/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | ev charger | $1,000 | [E1823160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1823160/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [243 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-fairmount-av/) | 980 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas piping for Generator install | $850 | [G1844355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844355/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/) | 590 ft NE | Roofing | Deck replacement - composite trex select // partial roof replacment - epdm rubber roof replacement | $35,395 | [SF1845473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845473/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [7 Robbart Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-robbart-ln/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-40129). | $6,000 | [SF1838146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838146/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [10 Warren Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-warren-pk/) | 390 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 852834) | $5,000 | [SF1841097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841097/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-kinsale-ln/) | 0.22 mi NE | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #4. Construct a wood framed 4 Bed, 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, 2 car attached garage as per plans.eplanProviso: Public Works Dept. to sign off their review before issuance of final COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230769/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $16,469 | [SF1882520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882520/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [42 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summit-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | removal of knob and tube, 1st floor lighting in living, dining, 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug 2nd floor lighting in living room, dining room 2 bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom plugs, bath plug. | $20,000 | [E1886516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886516/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [49 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-summit-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1869731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869731/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Red Pine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-red-pine-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Roof and siding | $70,415 | [SF1858763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858763/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [46 Summit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summit-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,750 | [SF1855621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855621/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8 Kinsale Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-kinsale-ln/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | Eight lot single family subdivision. Lot #5. Construct a wood framed 3 Bed, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2 car unattached garage as per plans.;Garage building excluded from this application on ERT1230791;eplan;Proviso: Public Works review to be answered before issuance of COO.; | $481,950 | [ERT1230791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1230791/) |

## More on this street

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

- [48 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-prospect-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [40 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-prospect-st/): newest permit May 28, 2026
- [34 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-prospect-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [31 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-prospect-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025
- [78 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-prospect-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [17 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-prospect-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [16 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-prospect-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [14 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-prospect-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [12 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-prospect-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [8 Prospect St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-prospect-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 03:27 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-prospect-st/
