# Building permits at 5 Saco St, Boston, MA Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jan 13: HVAC Install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 13, 2026 | Electrical | HVAC Install. | $15,459 | [E1810812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1810812/) | | Dec 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Create a new ADU. This includes adding new egress stairs for the new unit | $60,000 | [ALT1784355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1784355/) | | Jul 20, 2023 | Solar | 9.60 Kw rooftop mounted solar PV system, no battery (24 panels) installation. | $57,692 | [SF1495446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1495446/) | | Jul 12, 2023 | Solar | 9.60 Kw rooftop mounted solar PV system, no battery (24 panels) installation and wiring works. Main panel upgrade. | $46,154 | [E1495509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1495509/) | | Jul 1, 2014 | Electrical | Wireless burglar alarm with wireless devices. | $400 | [ELV379612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV379612/) | | Aug 10, 2012 | Electrical | Install security equipment | $400 | [ELV167869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV167869/) | | May 11, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair rear deck flooring and front patio and misc broken siding | $1,000 | [SF76489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF76489/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 40 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $4,207 | [SF1895691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895691/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 320 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 380 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 380 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [9 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-houghton-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition and Renovation of existing kitchen and bathroom, sanding & refinishing hardwood floor including electrical and plumbing work | $50,000 | [SF1868054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868054/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-houghton-st/) | 800 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace existing bathroom plumbing for 3rd floor Condo. Cast Iron Estherbrook has a crack as well as rotted piping. Re plumb Kitchen sink and separate from the bathroom group to the stack. Re plumb tub and toilet. No water piping. | $5,000 | [PL1861033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861033/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [34 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-victory-rd/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,298 | [SF1857150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857150/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [58 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-neponset-av/) | 360 ft SE | Roofing | do some repair work on the EPDM roofing - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $6,860 | [SF1856415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856415/) | | May 22, 2026 | [48-50 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-parkman-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $6,519 | [SF1808930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808930/) | | May 18, 2026 | [38 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-parkman-st/) | 700 ft W | Roofing | Strip existing roof and replace with new Certainteed landmark shingle system, 15 square, no structural changes to be made | $9,500 | [SF1847621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847621/) | | May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) | | May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Carlotta St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-carlotta-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and new common meter from eversource. Auth# 27479749 | $4,000 | [E1899856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899856/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891647/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [70 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-king-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, venting, attic/wall insulation | $11,827 | [SF1886907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886907/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-queen-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1879338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879338/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [46 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-dix-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, install new siding | $40,139 | [SF1865777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865777/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Remove the bathtub, install a shower, and replace the valve. | $2,500 | [PL1862527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862527/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | We are going to protect the home and do demolition of bathtube shower space only. Plumber will set up drain and shower valve and we are going to install the tile. Basic install a walk-in-shower curb less. | $13,900 | [SF1856668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856668/) | | May 11, 2026 | [38 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-houghton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Second floor tub replacement | $1,100 | [PL1847415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847415/) | | May 4, 2026 | [48 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-dix-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove, dispose and reinstall decking on all 3 rear decks. | $15,000 | [SF1839948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839948/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Saco St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8 Saco St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-saco-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025 - [16 Saco St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-saco-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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