# Building permits at 50 Middle St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.8M new building at 164 Old Colony Av, permitted May 19.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Replace water heater in the basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 83 more permits (81 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 980 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1795538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1795538/) |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $400 | [G1795548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1795548/) |
| Nov 21, 2011 | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA106726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA106726/) |
| Nov 8, 2011 | Addition | Legalize Occupancy as an;existing Three ( 3 ) Family Dwelling.;Demolish existing Garage.; Complete gut and remodel of existing Three Family Dwelling ( new Kitchens / Bathrooms / new finishes;).;Construct;new three-story addition onto existing Dwelling.; Construct new Rear Egress;stairs.; Construct n | $200,000 | [ALT87389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT87389/) |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Plumbing | installation of 3 new bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry hook-ups | $18,000 | [PL104605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL104605/) |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Plumbing | installation of gas supplies to 3 water heaters, 3 stoves, 3 furnaces & 3 gas fires | $3,000 | [G104607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G104607/) |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Electrical | Upgrade the service from 100a to 200a and add the public meter. Rewiring for 3 units | $14,000 | [E104303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E104303/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 85 ft W | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 190 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 180 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 150 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 57 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | New tile, vanity, tub, and fixtures in bathrooms of unit 2 and 3 | $20,000 | [SF1901252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901252/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [495 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/495-dorchester-av/) | 440 ft NW | Other | Temporary Install four (4) outdoor artificial turf soccer fields and associated site improvements through rough inspection, pending approval of the Use of Premises permit.;# U491905518 | $5,000 | [SF1906789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906789/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 930 ft NE | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11 Vinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vinton-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear of building Installing exterior siding and windows | $386,000 | [ALT1800039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800039/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove existing Drywall on specific areas, new plumbing, electrical and Hvac system. | Not listed | [SF1903431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903431/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 4 family building complete | $99,000 | [E1903106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903106/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Tuckerman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tuckerman-st/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 8 replacement windows - no structural work | $6,452 | [SF1899841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899841/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | LV HVAC Controls | $11,000 | [ELV1900583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900583/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 890 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair wood siding ( left side 2nd floor} | $1,250 | [SF1849482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849482/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation of commercial plumbing | $50,000 | [PL1894598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894598/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1884062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884062/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | 1st floor interior fit out of a yoga studio. Work includes not structural gypsum partitions. new finishes (flooring, paint, ceilings, millwork) and the installation and rework of new and existing MEP's;this permit is in conjunction with ALT1881393 | $552,874 | [SF1881455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881455/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | run 9 home run of data wire to each closet | $3,000 | [ELV1887702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887702/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 710 ft NE | Fire systems | wire a new 9 unit building with a store front | $20,000 | [EFA1887694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887694/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | renovation of existing retail space | $132,000 | [E1888977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888977/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | wire a new 8 unit building with store front and offices on the top floor | $170,000 | [E1887685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887685/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 380 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof. Install new gutter system. | $14,500 | [SF1884050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884050/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 360 ft SW | Electrical | House will be complete gut job, temp service needed as no power in house for extended period Eversource Temp work order 26788447ES | $1,500 | [ETS1872546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872546/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | New HVAC, toilet room / shower, elctricl service panel, lighting, recetacles, partitions, finishes | $275,000 | [ALT1824556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824556/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove 8 sq existing siding. Install 8 sq. vinyl siding. Install new bay window | $16,890 | [SF1871684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871684/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry | $20,000 | [PL1872237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-old-colony-av/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $6,453 | [E1872475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872475/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 830 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271. Roof Replacement 2. Siding Replacement 3. Chimney Removal 4. Interior Remodeling 5. Bathroom Renovation 6. Basement Finishing 7. Kitchen Upgrade / Remodeling 8. Installation of Central Heatin | $180,000 | [ALT1859097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859097/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage. | $2,000 | [E1864624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864624/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock, plumbing and fixtures, interior casing and doors along with all cabinets and appliances | $10,000 | [SF1857523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857523/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family | Not listed | [ALT1857542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857542/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [267 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-old-colony-av/) | 770 ft E | Sign | Aluminum Panel sign with box lettering Alfredos Italian Kitchen (ALT1684563) | $2,500 | [A1858254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1858254/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $10,800 | [ELV1861456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861456/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-alger-st/) | 910 ft NW | Fire systems | Encore fire will retro-fit the existing sprinkler system, by adding 23 sprinkler heads, per attached plans, to accommodate the new wall layouts under sf1825957 | $15,900 | [ALT1849201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849201/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-ward-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street, 1, Boston, MA, 02127 | $5,000 | [G1856861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856861/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | replace damaged siding | $1,250 | [SF1851546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851546/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Outdoor Kitchen sink connection to existing rough in | $5,000 | [PL1851912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851912/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $200,000 | [PL1851573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851573/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $55,500 | [G1851575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851575/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $70,000 | [PL1851569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851569/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $36,500 | [G1851570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851570/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Tie in roof top grills to existing gas system | $5,000 | [G1851911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851911/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 980 ft N | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Demise Retail Space | $250,000 | [E1849379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849379/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of water piping with valves and meters for future use, Installation of a horizontal vent pipe with capped connections for future use, | $21,000 | [PL1847454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847454/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891704/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick | $2,500 | [SF1889221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889221/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter | $299,500 | [E1858417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858417/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 0.25 mi S | Sign | Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10". Approved by BPDA | $45,508 | [ALT1873917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873917/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Removal of house trap | $5,000 | [PL1877089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877089/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-alger-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Amend previous ALT drawings to CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY of core and shell space into an indoor recreational soccer facility with incidental use areas to the main use (i.e. reception lounge, bathrooms, birthday party room...) and then perform interior fit-out per plans submitted under construction | $1,000 | [ALT1870613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870613/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install low voltage cabling; | $500 | [ELV1860046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860046/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1861424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861424/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 156 E St | 870 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 11 Vinton St | 760 ft SE | To change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear… | [BOA1809584](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-01-05 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 13 Vinton St | 790 ft SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1811248](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-01-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [40 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-middle-st/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [34 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-middle-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 22:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 83 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-middle-st/