# Building permits at 5 A St, Boston, MA Six permits on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2025: Remove existing siding Install insulation and install new vinyl siding approx 18sq. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding Install insulation and install new vinyl siding approx 18sq | $22,000 | [SF1788143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1788143/) | | Sep 6, 2018 | Electrical | Removal of old BA/FA system.. Installing new BA system with Cell Back up. | $2,000 | [ELV871566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV871566/) | | Jul 26, 2018 | Plumbing | installing waste, water, and ventpiping for commercial kitchen | $10,000 | [PL859191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL859191/) | | Jul 26, 2018 | Plumbing | installing new gas main and 4 fixtures for commercial kitchen | $8,000 | [G859192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G859192/) | | Mar 15, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Legalize as a Single Family. | Not listed | [ALT220305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT220305/) | | Feb 13, 2013 | Alteration or repair | painting,laminate floors,replace kitchen cabinets,replace some windows fix steps | $10,000 | [SF220296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF220296/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair deck boards and handrails. Install new joist hanger and post base because they are rotten. | $20,000 | [SF1873682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873682/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [775 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-truman-pw/) | 1,000 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $11,225 | [SF1865083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865083/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [52 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-glenwood-av/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 26 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $79,889 | [SF1862550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862550/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [23-25 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-grantley-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo Existing 2 Decks Between 25-35 Grantley St, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Keep Same Footprint, Keep Existing Footings, and Add New Footings If Needed. Frame New Decking With Same Footprint, Composite Decking, and PVC Railings. | $76,500 | [SF1844742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844742/) | | May 12, 2026 | [9 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-grantley-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Seal transitions, 2" kw gable wall & kw slope, temporary access, weather strip & sweep for doors. | $3,198 | [SF1840666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840666/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [1482 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1482-hyde-park-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $24,834 | [E1903406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903406/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Seeking to confirm occupancy as a two-family dwelling. No existing record of occupancy.; | Not listed | [ALT1863632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863632/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demolition / removal of all designated non load-bearing wall in the basement. to clear and make it an open space. (non habitable space)Work to be done at 15 1/2 Mason St | $5,400 | [SF1901216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901216/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [8 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-pine-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire exterior heat pump and GFI outlet | $1,200 | [E1887001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887001/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1483-1487 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1483--1487-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair existing foundation in existing foot print | $5,000 | [SF1880831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880831/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [123 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-dana-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $16,200 | [SF1874056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874056/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [28b Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28b-garfield-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869246)(Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1861131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861131/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family. | Not listed | [ALT1867501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867501/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | building 4 by 6 foot fence in front of house | $4,500 | [SF1867506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867506/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1862866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862866/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $4,988 | [SF1861107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861107/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [SF1852760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852760/) | | May 26, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [E1852762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852762/) | | May 22, 2026 | [79 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-glenwood-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-845596) | $2,000 | [SF1849481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849481/) | | May 22, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Uprage service to 400 amps Add public panel Add circuits for 3 heat pumps | $8,000 | [E1852253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852253/) | | May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [PL1850407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850407/) | | May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [G1850406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850406/) | | May 8, 2026 | [14 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-winter-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.75 KW 15 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $44,100 | [SF1843455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843455/) | | May 5, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Energy retrofit scope: Replacement of two windows. Door weatherstripping. Installation of new HVAC system, electric water heater, and electrical service upgrade. Replacement of kitchen and bath ventilation fans. All work is part of the City of Boston Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program. | $123,800 | [SF1840339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840339/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on A St with permits, nearest house number first: - [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [39 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-a-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [80-82 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-a-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 - [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [244 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [244-264 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--264-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [249-257 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249--257-a-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [288-304 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--304-a-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [319-321 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319--321-a-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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