# Building permits at 5 Centre Av, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 27, 2025: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.07 KW 27 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $60,972 | [SF1685309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1685309/) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.07 KW 27 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $60,972 | [E1685312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1685312/) |
| Feb 28, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 basement windows with vinyl windows | $800 | [SF326017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF326017/) |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Roofing | Install a new roof. | $11,930 | [SF237261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF237261/) |
| Jan 11, 2013 | Plumbing | Install acrylic tub liner & wall system. Replace existing tub/shower valve | $3,200 | [PL211515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL211515/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2-4 Centre Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-centre-av/) | 110 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 4 Centre Ave | $2,220 | [PL1904114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904114/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1684 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1684-dorchester-av/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | Existing perimeter devices remain.new interior adding outlets,switches and lighting to new interior walls. Add gfci fan light combo to switch in bathroom.. | $9,500 | [E1902794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902794/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-centre-st/) | 110 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing rear staircase and rebuild back to same size, Replace decking and handrails only on 2nd fl deck. All framing to remain, reset (1) existing sonertube | $14,000 | [SF1889127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889127/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [241 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-centre-st/) | 160 ft NE | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Wire 1.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Replace current electrical panel with new panel for additional breaker space | $3,000 | [E1879737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879737/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [225 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-centre-st/) | 180 ft W | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls for existing walk-in cooler. | $3,000 | [E1869283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869283/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Remove rubber from roof. Apply.060 fully adhered rubber membrane. 1200 sq' | $24,600 | [SF1902058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902058/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [27 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-king-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install new deck | $57,894 | [ALT1897343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897343/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Install receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom in unit #1 | $2,000 | [E1904348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904348/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [18 Santuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-santuit-st/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | remodeling 1 full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1903920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903920/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900249/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [32 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-king-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1897960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897960/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 3 ton heat pump system for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1899132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899132/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60a AC disconnect with surge arrester Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle for a 4.5 heat pump system for apt 2 | $3,000 | [E1899121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899121/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 680 ft S | Sign | Install dimensional lettering, logo on sign band and install blade sign onto existing bracket | $7,264 | [ALT1862698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862698/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [30 Nixon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-nixon-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacing front porch to same measurement. Adding 3 windows and adding a storm door. | $4,000 | [SF1895743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895743/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Work being done through Mass Save. Air seal and insukate attic floor with open blown cellulose up to R-49. Install roof vent to meet NFA requirements. Install 6" Fiberglass batts and air seal basement rim joist sill | $4,021 | [SF1887094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887094/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [8 Silloway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-silloway-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Correct existing unpermitted basement finish and provide code-compliant egress. Add new egress window/door and stairs as required. Extend living area from basement into first floor per plans. No ADU proposed. Correct;V896460 | $20,000 | [ALT1879147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1879147/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 920 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a BRYANT Slim Ducted Indoor Unit - High Static 24,000 BTU with ductwork Installation of a BRYANT 48,000 BTU 6 port High-Heat Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a BRYANT 18,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a BRYANT 6,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. | $33,884 | [SF1872199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872199/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1-5 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-dix-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement existing ADA ramp Deck handicap access same size as is per drawings. No change in footprint. | $40,000 | [SF1873763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873763/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1872206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872206/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Lonsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-lonsdale-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing second and third floor exterior deck framing, decking, and railings in existing footprint and configuration. Existing support columns and footings to remain. Install new pressure treated framing, decking, and railings. Work includes demolition and debris disposal | $17,000 | [SF1868392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868392/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [8 Silloway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-silloway-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service and add a public meterOPEN BUILDING VIOLATION ( ILLEGAL UNIT BASEMENT ) | $6,000 | [E1867313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867313/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Furnish and install2 backflow preventers for installation of gas boilers. | $30,000 | [PL1862996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862996/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) gas fired high efficiency boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply lines. | $30,000 | [G1862992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862992/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | Rehab bathroom, update shower valves and replace tub. Replace copper lines for sink and shut offs for sink/ toilet. | $500 | [PL1863772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863772/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1735-1741 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1735--1741-dorchester-av/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation in basement and attic space | $2,004 | [SF1849118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849118/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors on 3rd floor unit where required by law. | $800 | [EFA1863294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863294/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire entire third floor to code. Install sub panel. | $12,000 | [E1863292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863292/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | update bathroom. remove tiles from walls and floor. remove all sheetrock. update plumbing. Update electrical. Install new sheetrock, du-rock, tiles and plumbing fixtures. Paint. Update electrical throughout apartment by snaking new lines, updating panel and breakers | $58,800 | [SF1858126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858126/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1750-1758 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1750--1758-dorchester-av/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | No work planned. Need to complete an abandoned Change of Occupancy long form permit from 25 years ago. Had been operating as a Hair Salon for 25 years, became vacant and now the new Hair Salon (No Nail salon work) requires change of legal occupancy. | $10,000 | [ALT1090507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1090507/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [23 Roseland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-roseland-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace exterior main entry door, 2nd and 3rd floor handrails, floor boards and fascia boards | $7,500 | [SF1853374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853374/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 920 ft NE | Roofing | To strip off old roof shingles and replace with new asphalt shingles install ice and water barrier drip edge insulation flashing and install rubber roof on front porch roof area | $18,000 | [SF1846141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846141/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [22 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saint-marks-rd/) | 630 ft SE | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new at 22 Saint Mark's Rd #2. | $1,200 | [ELV1846341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846341/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [115 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-melville-av/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1st floor front porch to be same size and shape | $12,500 | [SF1844877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844877/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade service to 400a, adding two new meters and panels. Relocating existing panels and extending all existing circuits. | $15,400 | [E1905524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905524/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [92 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-melville-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | siding install | $400 | [E1905097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905097/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [72 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Replace crushed jaw in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895115/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install 18 exterior outside light in | $1,800 | [E1899165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899165/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [92 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-melville-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 40 sq installing vinyl siding installing gutters installing entryway door in the existing opening with a storm door | $57,270 | [SF1897949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897949/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [38 Wellesley Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wellesley-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $29,470 | [SF1894095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894095/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [20 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-allston-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/ Insulation | $17,216 | [SF1889883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889883/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [98 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom in Unit #1, including selective demolition, minor interior partition and framing modifications, window replacement, insulation, plaster, tile, finish carpentry, painting, and hardwood floor refinishing. Plumbing and electrical work under separate | $86,120 | [SF1889757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889757/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [67-69 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Build a new ADU unit in the ground floor as per attached plans &; change Occupancy from a two-family to a two-family plus an ADU. | $49,750 | [ALT1819394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819394/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [51 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-whitten-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing three-story exterior wood deck structure. Constructure, including new footings, framing, decking, stairs and guardrail, (the roof stay). in accordance with approved plans. | $28,800 | [SF1890105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890105/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install telephone &; cable in each unit total of 3 telephone 3 cble | $2,500 | [ELV1886272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886272/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Install 6 smoke & carbon each floor | $2,500 | [EFA1886283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886283/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Rewiring 2 apartments 200 amp service sub panel each floor central air bath kitchen | $20,000 | [E1886279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886279/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [42-44 Glenrose Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-glenrose-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873768) (Unit-44) | $2,000 | [SF1884426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884426/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [22 Florida St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-florida-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Homeowner completely gutted the house, redid all of the drainage and venting and waterlines to 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. | $18,000 | [PL1882735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882735/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [22 Florida St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-florida-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Move gas for stove, new pipe for new furnace going in, new gas drop for tankless. | $400 | [G1882749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882749/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | first floor gas furnace, gas hot water, second floor gas furnace, gas hot water | $6,000 | [G1882005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882005/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [59 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-mather-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | remodel 4 full bathrooms,remodel 2 kitchens,2 laundry, | $30,000 | [PL1882003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882003/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | 2 New gas line for combi boiler | $5,000 | [G1875354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875354/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 full bathroom, kitchen sink and laundry located in the basement | $7,000 | [PL1875345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875345/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Lafield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lafield-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck, repair granite under deck, frame 3story deck with pressure treated wood, install 2 schulter strips 1st &; 2nd floor deck, Install PVC decking over entire deck &; stairs, Install PVC railing on 3 decks, Install J channel and PVC soffit panel on ceiling deck, Install 3 doors. | $68,500 | [SF1870896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870896/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [47 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-melville-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | New ADU in basement floor level | $88,750 | [ALT1776845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1776845/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Bourneside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-bourneside-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Remove and replace all the bad shingles on dormers and replacing the window casing; | $2,000 | [SF1869897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869897/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [41 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-melville-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Takeover a project : Add main disconnect to a service, add public meter | $6,000 | [E1867206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867206/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [35 Shepton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-shepton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 Family. | Not listed | [ALT1856404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856404/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [35 Shepton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-shepton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove about 800 square feet of old shingles and replace with new asphalt roofing shingles. | $9,000 | [SF1852018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852018/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [16 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-allston-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Shingle Roofing Replacement // EPDM Membrane Replacement | $4,455 | [SF1849529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849529/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [35 Melville Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-melville-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $12,521 | [SF1845152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845152/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [16 Melbourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-melbourne-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Replace existing roof. | $19,500 | [SF1839421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839421/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [149 Welles Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-welles-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation (R-13). | $3,959 | [SF1842966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842966/) |

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