# Building permits at 49 Saint James St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M new building at 44 Bartlett St, permitted Oct 8.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Feb 11: Replace 1 direct vent gas furnace on first floor of 49E Saint James St. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 102 more permits (100 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Plumbing | replace 1 direct vent gas furnace on first floor of 49E Saint James St | $7,800 | [G1820053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1820053/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Plumbing | replace 1 direct vent gas furnace on the first floor of 49D Saint James St. | $7,800 | [G1820047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1820047/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Plumbing | replace 1 direct vent gas furnace at 49C Saint James St. | $7,800 | [G1820039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1820039/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Plumbing | replace 1 direct vent gas furnace on first floor of 48B Saint James St. | $7,800 | [G1820032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1820032/) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Plumbing | replace 1 direct vent gas furnace on first floor at 49A St. James St. | $7,800 | [G1820021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1820021/) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen & bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1688066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1688066/) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Plumbing | Disconnect existing stove & reconnect new stove | $5,600 | [G1688069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1688069/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | Removal & Replacement of Loadcenters and Breakers with New In a 2 Unit Townhouse. | $3,000 | [E1696863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696863/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Moderate Rehab- ADA improvements, paving, plumbing fixtures update, FA Updates, Electrical, kitchen cabinetry.eplanApplication assigned by supervisor Paul Williams, 93 days late.; | $360,541 | [ALT1650203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1650203/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [51 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-james-st/) | 120 ft SW | Roofing | Emergency roofing permit due to several leaks in the roof coming into the home | $9,000 | [SF1907596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907596/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [44 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-saint-james-st/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | 2 systems being installed - one 36K ton duel fuel system with 60k furnace and ductwork modifications. One ductless mini-split on third floor. Additional carpentry work. | $5,375 | [E1905852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905852/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [42 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-saint-james-st/) | 210 ft SW | Plumbing | rough basement bathroom, kitchen rough, and fixture install in 2 other bathrooms | $2,000 | [PL1896628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896628/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [51 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-james-st/) | 120 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of drywall and insulation on walls and ceilings | $5,000 | [SF1869173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869173/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-saint-james-st/) | 210 ft SW | Alteration or repair | New heating and cooling system, New kitchen, updating basement and 2nd floor bathroom, Drywall, painting, Decking and roofing | $200,000 | [SF1879422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879422/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [42 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-saint-james-st/) | 210 ft SW | Electrical | Kitchen Electrical Upgrade, Install Eight Recess Lights, and add Missing Branch Circuits, Wire two Heat Pump Condensers | $11,000 | [E1874301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874301/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 48 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [4 Akron Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-akron-pl/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,250 | [E1907105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907105/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater 1st floor mechanical room | $23,000 | [PL1905566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905566/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater | $23,000 | [G1905576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905576/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-25 Hommagen Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--25-hommagen-ct/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | 19-25 Hommagen Court: Replacing meter bank for whole building and adding (1) switch and overhead fixture (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, Removing (2) existing ceiling fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in every unit. | $12,000 | [E1906372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906372/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [155 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-dudley-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | change of occupancy from beauty salon to a tattoo parlor with piercings and microblading.; No work to be done taking over existing space. | Not listed | [ALT1480224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1480224/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-saint-james-st/) | 420 ft SE | Roofing | - Strip the old roof, install new roofing shingles - Followed by all roofing components, such as ice water, decking felt paper, etc. | $12,000 | [SF1883719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883719/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2505-2525 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2505--2525-washington-st/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Install Voice/Data wiring | $7,000 | [ELV1894710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894710/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2505-2525 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2505--2525-washington-st/) | 560 ft W | Fire systems | Install additional Horn/strobes and smoke detectors | $18,000 | [EFA1894704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1894704/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [19-25 Hommagen Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--25-hommagen-ct/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Supply and install new siding, windows, and ERV's in 4 units | $360,936 | [SF1899139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899139/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [22 Kenilworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-kenilworth-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895431/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [9 Akron St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-akron-st/) | 550 ft S | Roofing | Strip roofing. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install 10 squares of architect type roofing shingles. | $14,600 | [SF1895519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895519/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2505-2525 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2505--2525-washington-st/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Install new wiring for lighting, power and HVAC units, install new lighting fixtures | $90,000 | [E1894690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894690/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage card access system and camera system | $20,000 | [ELV1890193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1890193/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2505-2525 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2505--2525-washington-st/) | 560 ft W | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe at (2513) for Rooms to Grow Commercial Space | $42,000 | [PL1888648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888648/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [24 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-dabney-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovated interiors as requested by owner | $5,000 | [E1888609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888609/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dabney-st/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovated interiors as requested by owner | $5,000 | [E1888606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888606/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [20 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-dabney-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovated interiors as requested by owner | $5,000 | [E1888605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888605/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [18 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-dabney-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovate interior as requested by owner/contractor | $5,000 | [E1887710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887710/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-dabney-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovate interior as requested by owner/contractor | $5,000 | [E1887704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887704/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [14 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-dabney-st/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Replace meter sockets and renovate interior as requested by owner/contractor | $5,000 | [E1887696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887696/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [85 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-warren-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | 'Install new mainline disconnects, cab light disconnects, conduit and branch circuit wiring associated with elevator modernization in accordance with all applicable NEC and ANSI standards' | $19,145 | [E1885643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885643/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2451 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2451-washington-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Cross connection | $1,500 | [PL1877892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877892/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [130 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-warren-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Wire 3 heat pumps. | $2,700 | [E1879605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879605/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls onto existing walk-in cooler. | $21,000 | [E1879170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879170/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [66 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-saint-james-st/) | 370 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $2,500 | [PL1874209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874209/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [66 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-saint-james-st/) | 370 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas wh replacement | $2,500 | [G1874207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874207/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [160 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-dudley-st/) | 960 ft NE | Demolition | Removal of storage building, building is 13 sft x 25 sqt x 11 ft high single story building | $8,800 | [SF1867549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867549/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [150-156 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150--156-dudley-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls on existing walk-in cooler. | $5,000 | [E1874123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874123/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of 50 Gallon Hybrid Water Heater | $3,000 | [PL1872779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872779/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | 2 Outdoor Unit & 8 Indoor unit minisplit installations and installation of two disconnect switches. | $3,000 | [E1872776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872776/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [24 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-dabney-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove,repair,and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair,replace damaged structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867179/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [22 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dabney-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove,repair and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair,replace damaged structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867166/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [20 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-dabney-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove, repair, and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair,replace damaged structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867151/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-dabney-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove,repair, and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair, replace damaged Structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867139/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-dabney-st/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove,repair,and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair, replace damaged structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867121/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Dabney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-dabney-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove,repair, and reinstall existing fire balcony. Repair damaged CMU party wall. Repair,replace damaged structural members as per structural details. Work as per plans. | $10,000 | [SF1867105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867105/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [23 Kearsarge Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-kearsarge-av/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100A to 200A | $8,000 | [E1853135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853135/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Fire systems | Reno existing space into office, (4) therapy rooms, art and gym for new ABA therapy for children/families. | $9,800 | [EFA1869827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869827/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | replace 3 lavatory sinks and 3 toilets in same location, 1 new kitchenette sink next to restrooms | $9,200 | [PL1863930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863930/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [150 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-warren-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace step treads and risers only, replace facial board over windows, replace two exterior door | $17,000 | [SF1860229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860229/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2505-2525 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2505--2525-washington-st/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Clarification: Change of occupancy of the space to a professional office,then perform Interior renovation of white box space (#2513) for new tenant Room to Grow community support/consulting group. Reno to include new partitions, millwork, frames &; doors, ceiling grid &; tile, flooring, finishes, fi | $530,100 | [ALT1845861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845861/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Reno of 1st floor gym into offices, 4 therapy rooms, art room, gym, and 3 accessible toilet rooms for new tenant providing ABA therapy for children/families. New finishes/fixtures, Electrical, plumbing, FA/FP (relocate head-no add) and HVAC per plans. New tenant Bartlett B, for LEARN Behavioral.*Ass | $356,745 | [ALT1834008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1834008/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [85 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-warren-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Roxbury Municipal Court - Install new DGP, CAT6 from gas meters to DGP, wire 18/4 to new DPG. Sour139x | $2,500 | [E1857012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857012/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30 Kenilworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kenilworth-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove aluminum siding, perform repairs to underlying wood siding and trim. Perform roof repairs, install new gutters, repair existing windows, and replace a door. | $185,000 | [SF1846789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846789/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [4 Akron Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-akron-pl/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Back flow for boiler | $1,500 | [PL1850719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850719/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [4 Akron Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-akron-pl/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping for new boiler | $1,500 | [G1850715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850715/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-warren-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | install access control to two doors | $3,900 | [ELV1850045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850045/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2565-washington-st/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | relocate 1 strip light, add 22 4' LED strip lights, 5 wall mount occ sensors, 4 3-way switches, 33 duplex recept, 1 quad recept, 2 GFIs, 2 J-boxes for door openers, 11 Cat6 data drops, 5 exit signs, 1 EBU, 5 smokes, 5 CO, 5 new hornstrobe, relocate 2 H/S, 1 NAC booster, 1 F/A door release relay | $46,000 | [E1849640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849640/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 48 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [44 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Construction of a new residential building containing thirty-seven homeownership units, together with;22 off-street vehicle parking spaces, per approved plans. Lower floor (garage and lobby/amenities) are Type 1B (protected/non-combustible) and upper floors are Type 5A (protected/combustible) constr | $10,360,000 | [ERT1741889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741889/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [24 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-winthrop-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1907181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907181/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [24 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-winthrop-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1907182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907182/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-moreland-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,217 | [SF1904068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904068/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Guild St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-guild-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Updated plans with change at the entrance of the building | Not listed | [A1663867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1663867/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [32 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Install 30amp plug and 30a gfci breaker for electric dryer | $500 | [E1901008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901008/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [44 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | New. Basement:1 oil separator,1 storm drain,2 storage tanks,2 water heaters,3 floor drains,1 kitchen sink,1 toilet,1 lavatory,1 dog wash sink,1 mop sink,1 elevator pump,4 hose bibbs. 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Fl:water heaters, kitchens,bathrooms,laundries,storm drains. 5th Fl:water heaters,storm drains. | $464,000 | [PL1896590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896590/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [30-40 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 30-40 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter bank for whole building and adding (1) switch and overhead fixture (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, Removing (2) existing ceiling fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in every unit. | $15,000 | [E1895579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895579/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4-18 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | 4-16 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter stack for whole building, and adding (1) switch and overhead fixture (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, removing (2) ceiling fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in every unit. | $15,000 | [E1895577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895577/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [18-28 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--28-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 18-28 Crispus Attucks Place: Replacing meter stack for whole building, and wiring (1) new switch and overhead light (if not already present), replacing (1) exterior GFCI, disconnecting (2) fans, and wiring (1) new ERV in all units. | $15,000 | [E1895574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895574/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Install New Overhead Temporary Power | $1,500 | [E1888697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888697/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Bartlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bartlett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | install underground conduit for the new service and temp service. | $1,000 | [E1874896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874896/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [12 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-thornton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Bathroom wiring, install 4 switches and exhaust fan/light combination, 1 GFCI receptacle, vanity light and shower recess light, 1, 15 AMP GFI circuit and 1, 20 AMP GFI circuit | $600 | [E1888024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888024/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [52 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lambert-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | we are going to do cedar inpression siding on entire house install 3/8 insulation on top the existing siding bend aluminum for windows contract will be attach to this application | $15,000 | [SF1872122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872122/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Dunkin remodel. Wire for Dunkin equipment, install lighting. Wire for cash registers and signs to include (10) data wiring. Supply and install wiring for (2) air handlers, (2) AC condensers, interior digital menuboards, wiring for new office area, stand up coolers/freezers and interior speakers. | $34,500 | [E1887271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887271/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from Retail #1 space for a Nail salon at #28 Warren Street within the #1 Taber Street new building. ERT1299710 Building Permit. Work done under SF1828994.eplan; | $25,000 | [ALT1833723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833723/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [11 Greenville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-greenville-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Tub to tub remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1860941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860941/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4-18 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Siding, windows, and ERV's in 7 units | $631,638 | [SF1884018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884018/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [18-28 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--28-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Supply and Install new windows, siding, and ERV's in 6 units | $541,404 | [SF1884006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884006/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14-16 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-winslow-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attics | $3,160 | [SF1875391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875391/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8-10 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winslow-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875385/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Rockville Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-rockville-pk/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879598/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Rockville Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-rockville-pk/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879601/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [32 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front porch including decking, framing, stair system, and railings. Install new pressure-treated structural framing, Trex Transcend PVC decking, PVC railing system, and PVC trim/skirting. | $8,500 | [SF1861538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861538/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30-40 Crispus Attucks Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-crispus-attucks-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Supply and Install new windows, siding, and ERV's in 6 units | $541,404 | [SF1869204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869204/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Juniper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-juniper-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Meter locked, gas needs to be tested. The Items are 1- gas stove first floor, 1- gas hot water tank basement and 1- boiler basement.; | $1,500 | [G1864570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864570/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18D | $300 | [PL1868876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868876/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install backflow preventer in Unit 18C | $300 | [PL1868873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868873/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install backflow preventer to boiler for Unit 16B | $300 | [PL1868871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868871/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install blackflow preventer for boiler in Unit 16A | $300 | [PL1868867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868867/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18D | $3,000 | [G1868878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868878/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install boiler in Unit 18C | $3,000 | [G1868875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868875/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install boiler | $3,000 | [G1868872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868872/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install boiler for Unit 16A | $3,000 | [G1868868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868868/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-winthrop-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Replacing DAS and installing weather station for data collection. | $27,630 | [E1865460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865460/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [30 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-dudley-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing front porch including decking, framing, stair system, and railings. Install new pressure-treated structural framing, Trex Transcend PVC decking, PVC railing system, and PVC trim/skirting. | $8,500 | [SF1861534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861534/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Adding new fire alarm | $19,585 | [EFA1866836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1866836/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Sign | Install (1) INTERN. Illum c/l (wall signage) & (2) new awnings - cvs | $25,453 | [ALT1860921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860921/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | install front doorbell wiring and family room wiring for phone and cable in four town houses | $1,200 | [ELV1860187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860187/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16-18a Warren Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18a-warren-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | install main feed wiring to the fire alarm panel for 4 town houses | $1,000 | [EFA1860184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860184/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [35-37 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-thornton-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | move 2 gas meters 2 feet | $500 | [G1842044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842044/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2296-2306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2296--2306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Finished electrical work done and passed a rough inspection by other. | $20,000 | [E1856655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856655/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [27 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-dudley-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a 6 unit building to a 7 unit building by splitting unit 3 into 2 units making it 7 units | $80,000 | [ALT1524770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1524770/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | .change occupancy to Pharmacy- only (no retail) Interior renovation as per plans;Replacement of finishes and new fire alarm system. No egress or structural changes. Work to be performed at 32 Warren St. | $596,905 | [ALT1818241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818241/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-moreland-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | TPO Roof System //. - TPO Roof System 7 DORMERS //. - FULL Shingle Roofing Replacement // Carpentry \| PVC Fascia Board Replacement // Carpentry \| Windows Trims Replacement - 5 Windows | $46,556 | [SF1849057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849057/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-thornton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Tearing off roof and re shingle; | $27,800 | [SF1848560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848560/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [42 Juniper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-juniper-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | The scope of work replace the exisiting roof because is leaking, also install new vinyl siding over the existing, and installs new footing on the back deck keeping from sagging down. | $68,200 | [SF1843414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843414/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [35-37 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-thornton-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Basement reno. Rough completed by others that abandoned the job after the rough inspection. I'm to finish the job - install devices, fixtures, smokes/co's, breakers and complete the service. In conjunction w/ building permit#: ALT1775077. GC: High Pace Construction, Chris Tenaglia. | $8,000 | [E1844314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844314/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 100 to 102 Warren St | 700 ft E | Zoning appeal: "The proposed project involves the renovation of existing building" | [BOA1894730](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-26 |
| Requested |  | 51 Dudley St | 1,000 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Updated scope of work 2.3.26- Change of occupancy from a place of assembly to a 14 unit…" | [BOA1829297](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [47 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-saint-james-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [51 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-saint-james-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [47-49 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-saint-james-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [44 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-saint-james-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [42 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-saint-james-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [36 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-saint-james-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [34 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-saint-james-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [66 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-saint-james-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [66-70 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--70-saint-james-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [24 Saint James St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-saint-james-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 18:21 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 102 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-saint-james-st/