# Building permits at 5 Lamson St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8.3M new building at 275-279 Maverick St, permitted Jun 18.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8, 2024: Interior drill to dense pack walls with cellulose. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 66 more permits (64 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 730 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior drill to dense pack walls with cellulose | $2,625 | [SF1642742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1642742/) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Electrical | elec work remodel apartment - 1st flr Unit #1 | $9,000 | [E646179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E646179/) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Fire systems | Installation of addressable Fire alarm system | $2,500 | [EFA632438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA632438/) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Alteration or repair | First floor: gut 1st floor; construct 3 new baths, update existing kitchen; install 2 new LVLs 1 in the basement, and 1 in the 1st floor; install new windows; install 4 egress sized windows in basement; finish off basement for extended living space. Additional FA, sprinkler install pervious permit | $121,000 | [ALT453568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT453568/) |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace pressure treated posts with K.D. fir posts; install fire supression system for entire home; board and plaster; install kitchen, and bath finishes; install wood flooring. Install ductless Hvac system. Install new tile in bath room; refinish wood floors and paint.( Work is in unit 2 &; 3, exce | $100,000 | [ALT478473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT478473/) |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Alteration or repair | scrape and paint front of building | $3,000 | [SF397174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF397174/) |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Electrical | rewiring the appartment in 3 d floor. take the job after somebody | $2,000 | [E373641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E373641/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3 Lamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-lamson-st/) | 70 ft S | Plumbing | Install Trane Gas Furnace in the Fourth Floor Utility Room. | $3,500 | [G1852987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852987/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 230 ft S | Electrical | Install recessed lights and fixtures and renovate one bathroom in the first floor on unit 213 | $10,000 | [E1868287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868287/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 230 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen remodeling - Unit 213 | $4,750 | [PL1862362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862362/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [211 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-webster-st/) | 230 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel, kitchen counter replacement, sliding door replacement | $101,238 | [SF1859128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859128/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [222 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-webster-st/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Pointing repairs to the front and left elevation. Extent of repairs are unknown until start. | $49,900 | [SF1850773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850773/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Lamson Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lamson-ct/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Replace existing service | $3,000 | [E1905820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905820/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [149 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-webster-st/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | installation of a 30amp condenser | $1,600 | [E1903911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903911/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [488 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/488-sumner-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1890369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1890369/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [500 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-sumner-st/) | 680 ft E | Roofing | > Remove and dispose of the existing asphalt shingles on the right side of the house. > Replace shingles with tyvek and vinyl siding, using vinyl trim on the rake boards and corners. | $14,600 | [SF1902983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902983/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [281 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-webster-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler | $8,800 | [G1903905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903905/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [281 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-webster-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler | $8,800 | [PL1903907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903907/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [387-391 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/387--391-sumner-st/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas for 3 unit townhouse 3 boilers 2 stoves | $18,000 | [G1903859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903859/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [370 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-sumner-st/) | 590 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $15,200 | [SF1902043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902043/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [225-229 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225--229-everett-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Project Address: 229 Everett Street, Unit 7, Boston, MA 02128 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $11,418 | [SF1900695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900695/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [225-229 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225--229-everett-st/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Address is: 229 Everett Street, Unit 7, Boston, MA 02128 Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $3,806 | [E1900384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900384/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [110 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-everett-st/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization work through the mass save program | $11,562 | [SF1900099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900099/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | upgrade service | $38,000 | [E1899258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899258/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [369 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/369-maverick-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | 3 gang meter being replaced to 4 gang meter that includes a public bypass. | $6,610 | [E1896642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896642/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [490 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-sumner-st/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as existing 3-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1895490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895490/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [490 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-sumner-st/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1895490-Occupancy Committee.remove old siding and install new vinyl siding from the right and left side only. | $20,000 | [SF1895206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895206/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | tear down and rebuild existing deck in existing foot print | $30,000 | [SF1881325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881325/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas piping to combi | $1,500 | [G1891366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891366/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Combi boiler install | $20,000 | [PL1891365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891365/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [208-210 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208--210-everett-st/) | 640 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Remove 30 ft of chain link and replace with 56ft of white vinyl privacy fence | $2,900 | [SF1889973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889973/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [319 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-maverick-st/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | 200 amp services upgrade | $6,000 | [E1889030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889030/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [184 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-webster-st/) | 300 ft W | Alteration or repair | Foundation repairs in the rear of the building. Amendment to permit # ALT1733961 | $25,000 | [A1874729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1874729/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [256 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-marginal-st/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $14,973 | [SF1883722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883722/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [269 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/269-webster-st/) | 640 ft SE | Roofing | Replace shingles on Mansard roof. | $24,966 | [SF1882631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882631/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | 400A service upgrade Rewire of some outlets and lights on second and third floor | $22,000 | [E1884469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884469/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 580 ft W | Plumbing | Fixtures replacement renovation | $9,000 | [PL1876017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876017/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [175 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-webster-st/) | 470 ft W | Grading | Soil Borings | $4,500 | [SF1882755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882755/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [127 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-webster-st/) | 840 ft W | Fire systems | 3 hardwired 120v CO/Smoke detectors in the basement reflected in plans | $780 | [EFA1880602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880602/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [414 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/414-sumner-st/) | 270 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the 3rd floor. | $4,000 | [G1875017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875017/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [364 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/364-sumner-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconfigure gas lines for gas insert | $2,000 | [G1862782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862782/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [285 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-webster-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 7 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,054 | [SF1869455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869455/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [25 Jeffries St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-jeffries-st/) | 960 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement, no structural changes | $12,687 | [SF1863544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863544/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [282 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-marginal-st/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | furnace & heat pump | $9,600 | [E1864618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864618/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [56 Jeffries St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-jeffries-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 9 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,000 | [SF1863317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863317/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | No Occupancy On File - Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 Family - No work being performed. | Not listed | [ALT1859606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859606/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [158 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-webster-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Selective Interior Demo - Remodel Kitchen & Bathroom, new fixtures & cabinets. Update MEP, new flooring throughout. Work limited to unit 1, no structural changes. | $31,000 | [SF1863268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863268/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Underground secondaries | $5,000 | [E1856549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856549/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [500 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-sumner-st/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | re-water pipe basement | $1,000 | [PL1852490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852490/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [275-279 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275--279-maverick-st/) | 730 ft N | New building | Proposed construction of 5 story, mixed use structure on 12,400 square feet of land containing 32 residential units, ground level retail and off street parking for 18 vehicles. See ALT1102631 for permit to combine/subdivided;lots.Combine existing 9,000 s.f. parcel (5268) with a 3,400 sf portion of a | $8,274,322 | [ERT1102644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1102644/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [200 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-everett-st/) | 600 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of addressable fire alarm system throughout 3 unit residential building | $17,100 | [EFA1860092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860092/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation Unit #7 on third floor: 1 full bathroom renovation, 1 full kitchen with ice maker and 1 laundry. | $8,000 | [PL1858682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [273 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-maverick-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Rewire Unit 7, install new subpanel, and wire electrical interconnected smoke detectors install recessed lighting. | $16,000 | [E1859252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859252/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [278 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-maverick-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Repair pipe underground, from a transformer | $2,000 | [E1850820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850820/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [336 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-sumner-st/) | 960 ft NW | Sign | Marque Channel Letters Sign 18.9 sf; storefront 487 sf; 4" thick welded alum channel letters; fab with.090 backers and recessed core.040 metal returns; 24v IT-5.5 cabochon turbo bulb (midway style); satin finish red painted letters; letters mounted to 2 1.5" tube alum raceway w/ 1/4" thru bolts | $7,500 | [ALT1845031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845031/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [124 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-everett-st/) | 570 ft N | Roofing | EPDM Membrane Replacement // 6" Seamless Aluminum Gutters | $15,500 | [SF1849043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849043/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [282 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-marginal-st/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | coil and condenser replacement. | $6,950 | [E1848523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848523/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [148 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-everett-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | repair deck joists as needed | $500 | [SF1848918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848918/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [238 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-webster-st/) | 380 ft SE | Electrical | Install 400amp service, overhead single phase with 6 apartment meters and 1 public meter | $13,000 | [E1847414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847414/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [380 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-sumner-st/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Strip and re roof main house and remove and replace siding on dormer | $22,088 | [SF1844160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844160/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $15,000 | [PL1805797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1805797/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [6 Noble Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-noble-ct/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | Full Renovation of a single family home | $5,000 | [G1805798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1805798/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [217 Maverick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217-maverick-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To Confirm legal occupancy as a three unit building and to renovate, add life safety to an existing 3 unit building and making it into a code compliant 4 unit building in an EBR4 District.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOWNER:;( Approval is based upon Flood Plain Review Approval DB ) | $795,000 | [ALT1870014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870014/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | We are taking over the project for a previous electrical company. We are performing all finish work. Installing all light fixtures. All new switches and outlets, finish plates and breakers | $10,000 | [E1903035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903035/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [35 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Siding repair at the left side of the property, approx. 2,5sq or 2500 sqft. | $8,200 | [SF1890357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890357/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [90 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | gas water heater replacement | $2,200 | [G1878503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878503/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [90 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | replace existing gas water heater | $2,200 | [PL1878506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878506/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [35 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and install new 60 mil EPDM membrane with 1" polyiso insulation, flashing, pipe boots and aluminum edge metal. Replace 15 LF gutters, repair lower EPDM roof, and rebuild approximately 40 LF of parapet wall as needed. | $8,945 | [SF1872387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872387/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [28-30 Geneva St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-geneva-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit residential building | $16,000 | [EFA1868645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1868645/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [95 Marginal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-marginal-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Temporary generator power for events at Piers Park from June 10-17 | $2,000 | [ETS1857002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1857002/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | on first and second floor: replacing toilet, sink, removing bathtub, installing a shower, and replacing kitchen sink. | $7,000 | [PL1848296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848296/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | on first and second floor: reconnecting gas stoves. | $500 | [G1848301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848301/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [56 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everett-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ALT1450039. 4 feet to 8 feet to the deck making deck bigger. Adding 1ft of footing. | $1,350 | [A1829009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1829009/) |

## More on this street

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

- [3 Lamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-lamson-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026

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