# Building permits at 5 Vinal St, Boston, MA

8 Woodstock Av: demolition permitted May 5, a new building May 12.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 18: Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 260 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $250 | [G1821237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1821237/) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $7,162 | [SF1621506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1621506/) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Replace 10 double hung windows; APT 7 | $7,700 | [SF1361826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1361826/) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remove ceiling in the boiler room Remove sheetrock only | $4,800 | [SF1321051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1321051/) |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Plumbing | Replace 2 hot water storage tanks | $2,500 | [PL1125634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1125634/) |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Pipe Staging front Facades 5&11 Vinal. 100% vacuum grind and repoint matching color mortar. Address spalled cast stone, water-table & underside balconies. Wash & Waterproof. Demo and Relay bowed sections of brick as needed. Remove, flash, install new angle irons, reset and caulk all windows | $449,995 | [SF910630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF910630/) |
| May 9, 2017 | Electrical | Reconfiguration of 3 bedrooms. Demo and building new walls | $3,000 | [E707146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E707146/) |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Alteration or repair | enlarge a office room and and hallway, doors hardware and trim painted with laminated flooring | $15,208 | [SF699193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF699193/) |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Electrical | Add outlets kitchen counter, fridge and fixed microwave. Add under cabinet lighting. (all work done in kitchen) | $2,000 | [E202749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E202749/) |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Plumbing | Reconnecting the drain line on a tub into the main building drain. | $2,000 | [PL125174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL125174/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Commonwealth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-commonwealth-ct/) | 210 ft NW | Roofing | Tear off the old and failing roof systems. Furnish a new insulation board mechanically fastened and a new rubber roof fully adhered.APPROX 80 SQ | $151,060 | [SF1888395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888395/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Disconnect 20 heat pump units, & wire 20 new heat pump units Install 20 plugs | $54,000 | [E1907276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907276/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for ADU in basement Complpete including Fire Alarm | $4,000 | [E1905458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905458/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Brighton house kitchen renov. - Provide installation of gas piping and connections to (3) pieces of equipment - steamer, range and covection oven (cut sheets attached) - cut into existing 6" gas main - all electrical and exhaust will be done by others. | $25,000 | [G1899712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899712/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1505 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1505-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair the two Driveway Aprons. Repair the sidewalk Section. | $10,550 | [SF1785427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785427/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | combination boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1899901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899901/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [133 Westbourne Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-westbourne-te/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | 240k btu boiler replacement | $7,500 | [G1899904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899904/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Roofing | Remove the ballast stone from the roof with a chute. Remove EPDM (rubber) roofing down to the roof deck and install new air and vapor barrier, new insulation and new EPDM. | $423,000 | [SF1895791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895791/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the existing medical area, food service and emergency food storage, and conference room, reconfiguration of the OT/PT gym and ADL suite, Renovation of the entrance lobby and reception area, and conversion of existing restroom and offices throughout the basement and 1st flr | $350,000 | [ALT1870273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870273/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 1,000 ft S | Fire systems | Remove and relocate fire alarm equipment as shown on E1.0, E1.2, and E2.2 dated 1-14-26. - Furnish and install two (2) monitor modules in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) control module in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) CO detector in the basement kitchen | $4,720 | [EFA1884482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884482/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [208 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-kelton-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work | $4,639 | [SF1881807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881807/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Scottfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-scottfield-rd/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Replace old FPE circuit breaker panel with new 20 circuit panel | $1,700 | [E1883028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883028/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [232 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-kelton-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement window - no structural work | $1,784 | [SF1875650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875650/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 370 ft SE | Solar | Install of 19 460w solar panels on rooftop of home 7.284kw dc | $26,359 | [SF1861308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861308/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY WORK - Garage Structural Repairs - install shoring, replacing 3 beams, replacing flange on multiple beams, repairing corroded beams, install additional beams, and replace fireproofing where needed. | $464,000 | [ALT1826864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826864/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Disconnect gas to (1) 80,000 BTU RTU so unit can be disconnected for roof replacement. Reconnect gas line to existing RTU after roof replacement. For unit #721. | $1,000 | [G1867059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867059/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for three units with three bathrooms, one kitchen, one laundry, and one water heater each | $50,000 | [PL1865766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865766/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | EIFS system has started to fall off the side of the building. BRS will be infilling the areas that is now missing EIFS, install new WRB and PVC sheet panel system as well as install new flashings and sealants. | $43,660 | [SF1826756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2-4 Boulevard Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-boulevard-te/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen in basement | $7,500 | [PL1864955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864955/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [170 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Install gas stove unit #5 | $1,000 | [G1862323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862323/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1501 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-commonwealth-av/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | We were pulling out the existing slider. Custom fabricating the proper drip pan for underneath the slider then reinstalling the same slider with the same trim. nothing is to be replaced. strictly adding brake metal and caulking only | $4,500 | [SF1859800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859800/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 370 ft SE | Solar | install 19 460W solar panels on rooftop 7.284kw DC | $10,000 | [E1861317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861317/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [220 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-kelton-st/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | electrical repair | $5,000 | [E1861510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861510/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | Installation of wiring for a new kitchen hood system. Installation of new sub panel for kitchen equipment. Install wiring for new kitchen equipment. | $20,000 | [E1861180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate and upgrade the facility's existing warming kitchen into a fully Equipped production kitchen capable of preparing and Serving meals for all residents. The work will focus on Modernizing the current space with new commercial Grade appliances, ventilation systems, food preparation areas.eplan | $75,000 | [ALT1819726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819726/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [9-11 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-woodstock-av/) | 370 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400A, 2 tenant (200A) and 1 new public (100A) | $16,000 | [E1855912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm existing single family occupancy of 1 Woodstock Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135 | Not listed | [ALT1850562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850562/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-woodstock-av/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck and install new front deck per drawing specs | $35,100 | [SF1850500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850500/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [145-149 Kelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-kelton-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Replace 1" and 2" gas lines from meter to building. Building 147 | $10,000 | [G1848958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848958/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 260 ft S | New building | Erect a new 3 family house. Demo of existing house under separate SF | $985,000 | [ERT1824210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1824210/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | bathroom remodeling | $1,500 | [E1846329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846329/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8 Woodstock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-woodstock-av/) | 260 ft S | Demolition | Demolition of single family home.Dig Safe#20261809249 | $25,000 | [SF1834157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834157/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Melvin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-melvin-av/) | 800 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 shower stall. | $3,000 | [PL1845317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845317/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1375 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1375-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 1375 - 1377: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 12 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $5,000 | [E1905141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905141/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902470/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Remodeling. 4th Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 bathtubs. | $10,000 | [PL1901584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901584/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1391 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1884070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884070/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and 2 bathrooms renovation | $40,000 | [SF1878090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878090/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [85 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-brainerd-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of the existing storefront windows at the front elevation on levels 1 through 6. The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new. | $358,373 | [SF1864244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864244/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | install 60 amp sub panel in unit add 12 receptacle outlets. Work being done in Unit 16 | $7,600 | [E1865041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865041/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1435 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1435-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861124/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1399 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1861123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861123/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Installation of 16 new Fujitsu mini split systems to serve the apartments. | $300,000 | [SF1854832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854832/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | UNIT 101 - Convert basement bathtub to shower and replace toilet and valve. | $6,000 | [PL1856381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856381/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1423 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1423-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | UNIT 101 - Demo drywall in basement unit's bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing toilet with new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,000 | [SF1856371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856371/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [94 Brainerd Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brainerd-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install wiring for new heat pump mini splits | $20,000 | [E1850884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850884/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1395 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1395-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1852036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852036/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Demolition RAZE of existing garage/studio space to prepare for the erection of a 5-story mixed-use building under Permit # ERT1152179. | $15,000 | [SF1812723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1812723/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install two dedicated circuits in unit. One in bathroom. One in kitchen. | $2,000 | [E1845307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845307/) |

## More on this street

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

- [10-16 Vinal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--16-vinal-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [11 Vinal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vinal-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026

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Map, all 10 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-vinal-st/