# Building permits at 5 Wayne St, Boston, MA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Nov 26, 2024: Remove existing railing, wood decking and any damaged woods. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing railing, wood decking and any damaged woods, frame as needed, install new composite flooring, pvc boards and new railings. | $15,000 | [SF1674473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1674473/) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle 24 sq architctural shingles, install ice water shield, underlayment paper, drip edge, pipe flashing, ridge vent and flash chimney. remove 5 sqs of flat roof and re-install insulation, plates & screws and rubber roof, drip edge and cover tape. | $14,500 | [SF1500836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1500836/) |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Blown-in cellulose in walls | $4,388 | [SF738761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF738761/) |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Alteration or repair | minor repairs - carpentry, sheetrock, ceilings, walls, floors - work in apt#2 on second floor - adding an entrance door | $500 | [SF542588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF542588/) |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Alteration or repair | repairs to existing rotted front porch floorboards, railings, posts where necessary to correct violation V185011 | $500 | [SF356463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF356463/) |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace 1 Backflow Preventer in Apt #2 | $5,000 | [PL295235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL295235/) |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace 1 Backflow Preventer in Apt #1 | $5,000 | [PL295227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL295227/) |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace 1 103,000 BTU Gas Hot Water Boiler in Apt #2 | $5,000 | [G295231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G295231/) |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace 103,000 BTU Gas Hot Water Boiler in Apt #1 | $5,000 | [G295224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G295224/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Wayne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wayne-st/) | 170 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900290/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10-12 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-schuyler-st/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | Update existing basement according to plans as additional living space to 1st floor unit. Add a second bathroom. Update p trap on existing kitchen and bathroom sink. re-wire basement. remove existing hvac units and update to combie systems. add and install 4 egress windows | $155,800 | [ALT1859673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859673/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [10-12 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-schuyler-st/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove wet sheetrock and studs from non bearing walls | $10,000 | [SF1877535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877535/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [545-549 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/545--549-blue-hill-av/) | 240 ft S | Roofing | strip re roof | $541,800 | [SF1874440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874440/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | kitchen repairs, drywall work, painting. Bedroom repairs and painting. Bathroom ceiling repairs | $5,000 | [SF1903971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903971/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Fire, smoke and water mitigation in three units. Removal of finish materials as needed in units 1, 5, and 9. | $75,000 | [SF1900416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900416/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903818/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [516-522 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516--522-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect the 1/2 inch gas line to a new owner provided kitchen stove in basement apartment. | $540 | [G1903155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903155/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 86 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901642/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901641/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-washington-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901639/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-washington-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at the front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901638/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 580 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 92 windows at front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901637/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [564 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564-blue-hill-av/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900661/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 790 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of (x2) 600,000BTU gas fired boilers and reworking existing gas feed to existing domestic gas hot water heater. | $8,000 | [G1896588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896588/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Install 24 EBU | $2,500 | [E1899654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899654/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect (x2) gas fired boilers. Wire new boiler primary pumps. With associated boiler controls. | $5,000 | [E1896599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896599/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | In the recently completed (August 10, 2026) 48 residential units building with parking garage (25 spaces), constructed under ERT1254459, relocate the "Fire Department Connection" (FDC) per attached plans and install 24 additional "Emergency Battery Units with Light Heads" (EBUs) per attached plans. | $28,532 | [ALT1896221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896221/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 740 ft W | Fire systems | Fire Alarm upgrade. new fire alarm panel, wiring, and devices. Replacement of obsolete system | $690,000 | [ALT1847838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847838/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | renovate, kitchens, bathrooms, repair /replace sheetrock as needed, replace HVAC systems, refinish, hardwood floors, prime and paint | $83,000 | [SF1896365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896365/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [PL1895107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895107/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1895103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895103/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Following Stove fire in unit 9: -Made all areas electrically safe in building -Coordinated with inspector on site -Provided temporary power | $2,500 | [E1895941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895941/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 12 Castlegate Road. Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1877092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877092/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 6 Castlegate Road. Replace 86 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows | $202,000 | [SF1877086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877086/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 127 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $289,000 | [SF1875287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875287/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 85 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $199,000 | [SF1875263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875263/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [14 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-castlegate-rd/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 90 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1875254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875254/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterioir on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1875233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875233/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 114 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $268,000 | [SF1857222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857222/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [486 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/486-blue-hill-av/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 107 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interioir finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $251,000 | [SF1857220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857220/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 570 ft NW | Roofing | Remove roof and all contents. Remove all interior finishes to the studs. | $45,000 | [SF1879500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879500/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 790 ft W | Fire systems | fire alarm system upgrade. new panel, wiring and devices to replace outdated system | $690,000 | [ALT1847798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847798/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $500 | [PL1876009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876009/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [246 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246-seaver-st/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | repairs to front porch | $31,000 | [SF1877775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877775/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [280-296 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280--296-seaver-st/) | 490 ft S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $231,120 | [SF1870549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870549/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Secure property post fire damage | $1,000 | [SF1869091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869091/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 600 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade wiring into existing panels | $4,500 | [E1870711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870711/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Following leak from unit above into 3 Nazing Ct. unit 1: -Met on call wiring inspector. Isolated affected areas -Returned to replace affected electrical. | $2,000 | [E1870221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870221/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 740 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm system upgrade. all new wiring and equipment | $400,000 | [EFA1858632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858632/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 113 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $265,000 | [SF1857218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857218/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-schuyler-st/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace porch areas, as needed (front/rear porches); interior exterior painting including all prep work, as needed; exterior/ interior carpentry repairs/ & new installation, window repair, & general ext./int. improvements, as needed. All work conducted within the existing building footprint. | $1,000 | [SF1855129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855129/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [11 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-schuyler-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $27,897 | [SF1846070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846070/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [15-19 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-maple-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | Install shower stall and shower valve | $3,500 | [PL1846213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846213/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 730 ft NE | Other | T-mobile cell site modification. Amending ALT1730202;Proposed antenna changes for Beta and Gamma from the E//KRE to a PR6QLUI01 antenna. Adding (2) 8863 RRUs one near Alpha and Beta and 1 near Gamma. Also changed proposed 4480 RRUs to 4495 RRUs. Need to go from (2) to (3) 6x24 hybrids. No change to  | $100,000 | [A1818008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1818008/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester - PL$ Check Cashers - Add doorbell and run low voltage for door strike. | $450 | [ELV1896184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896184/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester - PL$ Check Cashers - Relocate 2x2, Add 2x2, Add exit sign. | $1,500 | [E1896179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896179/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install new vestibule for entry to CSR station. Property address is 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA. Address is not available in the system to select. | $22,349 | [ALT1813159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813159/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | complete rewire a 2 family | $28,000 | [E1882290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882290/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Temporary diesel generator for 1 day community event. No onsite fuel storage | $300 | [ETS1879963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879963/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Generator for 1 day community event No onsite fuel storage | Not listed | [ETS1867545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867545/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Remove and install new gas pipe | $4,500 | [G1856695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856695/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Remove and Install new plumbing 2 family home | $24,000 | [PL1856691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856691/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | exterior board up of roof damage | $6,795 | [SF1817540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817540/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 10:53 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/