# Building permits at 50 Margin St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 17, 2025: Lighting retrofit---replace 4 highbay fixtures. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Electrical | lighting retrofit---replace 4 highbay fixtures, retrofit 17 8' fixtures. retrofit four 4' fixtures | $1,041 | [E1708673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1708673/) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Electrical | Lighting retrofit--replace 16 highbay fixtures, replace 12 2x4 fixtures | $1,394 | [E1572051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1572051/) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Plumbing | install unit heaters | $2,000 | [G1571728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1571728/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [775 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-truman-pw/) | 740 ft E | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $11,225 | [SF1865083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865083/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [52 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-glenwood-av/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 26 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $79,889 | [SF1862550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862550/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 890 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [SF1852760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852760/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 890 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [E1852762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852762/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [23-25 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-grantley-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo Existing 2 Decks Between 25-35 Grantley St, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Keep Same Footprint, Keep Existing Footings, and Add New Footings If Needed. Frame New Decking With Same Footprint, Composite Decking, and PVC Railings. | $76,500 | [SF1844742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844742/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [PL1850407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850407/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [G1850406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850406/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [9 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-grantley-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Seal transitions, 2" kw gable wall & kw slope, temporary access, weather strip & sweep for doors. | $3,198 | [SF1840666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840666/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Span panel and service conductor refeed 200A | $5,000 | [E1905056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905056/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1482 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1482-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $24,834 | [E1903406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903406/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [32 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-garfield-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $86,700 | [E1901813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901813/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Seeking to confirm occupancy as a two-family dwelling. No existing record of occupancy.; | Not listed | [ALT1863632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863632/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [15-17 Mason St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-mason-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolition / removal of all designated non load-bearing wall in the basement. to clear and make it an open space. (non habitable space)Work to be done at 15 1/2 Mason St | $5,400 | [SF1901216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901216/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [SF1886935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886935/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $103,200 | [E1886942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886942/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [8 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-pine-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wire exterior heat pump and GFI outlet | $1,200 | [E1887001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887001/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1483-1487 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1483--1487-hyde-park-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair existing foundation in existing foot print | $5,000 | [SF1880831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880831/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and replace meter and service conductors | $9,600 | [E1877930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877930/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neponset-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1861742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861742/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [123 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-dana-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $16,200 | [SF1874056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874056/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair deck boards and handrails. Install new joist hanger and post base because they are rotten. | $20,000 | [SF1873682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873682/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [28b Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28b-garfield-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869246)(Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1861131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861131/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | I Peggy Hinds Watson declare my home occupancy at 4 Neponset Av is an existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1842285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842285/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Replace old existing shingles, 14 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $5,600 | [SF1859501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859501/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $22,000 | [SF1854947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854947/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [19 Loring Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1854954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854954/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | No inspections unit the occupancy is confirmed; ALT1842285 pending.Remove existing rotted 4x30 front porch and 3 steps only. Install new footings and pressure treated framing. Install new composite decking boards and steps. Install new vinyl guardrails and handrails. | $24,000 | [SF1851727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851727/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [79 Glenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-glenwood-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-845596) | $2,000 | [SF1849481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849481/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Raze existing 1 story garage on 35 Walnut Street, and erect a new 1 story, 4 door garage spanning across 35 Walnut and the abutting 51 Walnut (Both properties owned by Applicant). | $125,000 | [ERT1676367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1676367/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Uprage service to 400 amps Add public panel Add circuits for 3 heat pumps | $8,000 | [E1852253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852253/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Combine parcel 1809178000 (1,600 Sq. Ft.) with parcel 1809177001 (2,782 Sq. Ft.). See ert 1676367. | Not listed | [ALT1707721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1707721/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [125 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-dana-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Energy retrofit scope: Replacement of two windows. Door weatherstripping. Installation of new HVAC system, electric water heater, and electrical service upgrade. Replacement of kitchen and bath ventilation fans. All work is part of the City of Boston Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program. | $123,800 | [SF1840339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840339/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 10:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/