# Building permits at 5-7 Edson St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Mass Save residential weatherization, no structural changes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save residential weatherization, no structural changes. | $7,513 | [SF1769822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1769822/) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Electrical | Relocate/extend kitchen countertop receptacle outlets and install/relocate one 240V dryer receptacle. | $1,000 | [E1772695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1772695/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Remodel bathroom and laundry | $2,000 | [PL1769717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1769717/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Unit 2 renovations - replace fixtures in existing bathroom, replace cabinets and countertops, paint, add vinyl flooring. No structural work performed. Exterior- repair soffit, rubber roof repair, repair flashing in hatch and skylight, patch any exterior holes. No structural work performed. | $43,450 | [SF1766016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766016/) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Electrical | New service installation with meter socket(s), service entrance conductors, grounding, and main disconnects as required. Replacement of two existing electrical panels with new panels in the same locations. Existing branch circuits will be re-terminated in the new panels without altercation. | $7,500 | [E1730062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1730062/) |

## 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-norfolk-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | gas retest | $300 | [G1897649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897649/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [146-148a Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--148a-norfolk-st/) | 60 ft N | Plumbing | Re-testimg gas pipes. | $500 | [G1889710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889710/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [160-166 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--166-norfolk-st/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | change the prep sink into a indirect with proper air gap {per request of the health department} | $3,200 | [PL1853520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853520/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-edson-st/) | 200 ft S | Roofing | re-roofing | $6,500 | [SF1848568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848568/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery storage installed on exterior of home | $52,950 | [E1904412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904412/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $28,000 | [E1904855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904855/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 370 ft E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace. | $800 | [E1902780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902780/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Replacement,Relocation and upgrade of the existing electrical service from inside to outside | $3,000 | [E1901161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901161/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | Oil to Gas Conversion for York Furnace in the Basement. | $8,000 | [G1901248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901248/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add ADU to 3rd floor to create occupancy 2 family plus ADU | $180,000 | [ALT1861090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861090/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [57-59 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-wentworth-st/) | 860 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. Installation of (1) Tesla Powerwall 3, 13.5kWh Lithium-Ion ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $92,517 | [SF1896009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896009/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [78 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-torrey-st/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900636/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | City of Boston Healthy & Green Retrofit Pilot Program: Replacement of eight windows and a basement access door. Two family new electrical service and a subpanel. Three Air-to-Air heat pumps - ductless systems. | $101,220 | [SF1890667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890667/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [57-59 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-wentworth-st/) | 860 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 kw 26 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $92,400 | [E1896017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896017/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [82a-82b Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82a--82b-woodrow-av/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Ducted Air Source Heat Pump system for Unit B (1st FL) only, ductwork to be reused - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the basement. | $12,000 | [E1867669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867669/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [27 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-thetford-av/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | We will be replacing the roof on the rear bulkhead includes flashing. The wall and windowsill will be putting new plywood on the roof, installing Flint plastic two ply with new drip edge white for rubber roof. We will be replacing all the soffit with new plywood replace the facia in the gutter with  | $3,600 | [SF1880853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880853/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Rewire electrical circuits serving Units 1–3 and perform necessary work to make the existing electrical wiring safe and code compliant | $38,000 | [E1879850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879850/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [9 Peacevale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-peacevale-rd/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Disconnect & make safe feeds for existing condenser & fan for exiting cooler. Extend feed for (1) new condenser on roof for cooler & reconnect existing feed for new fan in existing cooler. Add (1) new convenience outlet near roof condenser. | $10,000 | [E1881041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881041/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 870 ft E | Roofing | Repair and replace fire-damaged roof, replace damaged structural components as required, and paint fire-damaged areas as part of the restoration on the 3rd floor | $40,000 | [SF1877208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877208/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 790 ft N | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 9 replacement windows- no structural changes. | $11,640 | [SF1871032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871032/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [9 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elmhurst-st/) | 760 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof with Rubber EPDM and add gutters to garage | $31,340 | [SF1851087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851087/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [27 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-edson-st/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace concrete in the work area as per stamped plans &; Install Foundation Push Pier(s); | $19,925 | [ALT1826734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826734/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-thetford-av/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves outlets Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $14,000 | [E1862543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862543/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [15 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elmhurst-st/) | 790 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 10 Sqs | $10,920 | [SF1851077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851077/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [40 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-wentworth-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes all windows being replaced on 1st floor | $10,479 | [SF1847469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847469/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-edson-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | to Change a service under ground to overhead from 100 amps to 200 amps and add house meter and panel | $4,000 | [E1845752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845752/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [76 Torrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-torrey-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900619/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [35 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-oakwood-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repair existing deck. Non-structural repairs only. No change to size, layout, or use. | $13,500 | [SF1889145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889145/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879898/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage construction ( Data & Communication) | $13,000 | [ELV1879886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879886/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879895/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879887/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A service | $55,000 | [E1879891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879891/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879884/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire second floor Bath/kitchen remodel Bath addition 200a service upgrade | $18,000 | [E1875095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875095/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Remodel 1 full bathroom, kitchen and add 1 new full bath | $10,000 | [PL1871362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871362/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Perform all required plumbing work for the construction of a new multi-family residential building. Work being done at secondary address (43-45 Stanton ST) | $50,000 | [PL1871020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871020/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed as part of the construction of a new multifamily residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1869400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869400/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [E1836252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836252/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [62 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thetford-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,400 | [SF1836249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836249/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [E1864260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864260/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical and low-voltage work will be performed for a new multifamily residential construction project. | $30,000 | [ELV1864277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864277/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $11,360 | [SF1862630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862630/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs including replacement of kitchen cabinets and finishes in 1 existing bathroom and 1 existing kitchen. Creation of 10x7 bathroom on second floor. | $146,387 | [SF1861023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861023/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-stanton-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | I want to change the toddler classroom to a preschool toddler mix classroom. Currently, the children in the classroom range from 2.9 years to 5 years old. I want to change it to include children 15 months old to five years old. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1800801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800801/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [39 Chipman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-chipman-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $13,598 | [SF1857122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857122/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [PL1850897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850897/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [18 Wentworth Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wentworth-te/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacment window - no structural work | $1,038 | [SF1842700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842700/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 20:12 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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