# Building permits at 51 Charles St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22, 2025: Hook up 3 gas stove only. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 95 more permits (91 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | Plumbing | Hook up 3 gas stove only. | $1,500 | [G1683919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1683919/) |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Hook up 3 kitchen sink, 3 garbage disposal, 3 dishwasher and 3 iced maker, on 1,2 and 3 floor | $4,000 | [PL1683920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1683920/) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Plumbing | installimg fixtures on all floors | $2,500 | [PL1677502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1677502/) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Plumbing | presure test gas | $2,000 | [G1677496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1677496/) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade the service to 200 amps, 4 meters and final inspection for 3 family house | $1,400 | [E1677331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1677331/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Electrical | Upgrade an existing service from 100 amps to 200 amps (120/240) and finish the three family house | $2,000 | [E1674983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674983/) |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Renovate 1st, 2nd and third floors. E[plans] filed. | $250,000 | [ALT1501062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1501062/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | [60 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-charles-st/) | 130 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 12 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $26,472 | [SF1870856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870856/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [28 Ditson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-ditson-st/) | 330 ft N | Solar | Install 14 405w solar panels on rooftop | $5,000 | [E1899844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899844/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [55 Ridgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-ridgewood-st/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1902434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902434/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-leroy-st/) | 340 ft NW | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit 1 only. | $9,000 | [G1901469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901469/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [229 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-park-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $765 | [E1901652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901652/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [75 Waldeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-waldeck-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board. Install 30 squares of double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install 21 new U28 DH Diamond Thermopane Windows. | $52,000 | [SF1901459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901459/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Ridgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-ridgewood-st/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $13,243 | [SF1900094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900094/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [253-253a Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--253a-park-st/) | 900 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $24,875 | [SF1893947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893947/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | remodel three bathroom, demo a few rooms with new sheet rock and paint all three floors | $90,000 | [SF1883103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883103/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [242 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-westville-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Adding 3 posts. Cost reflected on;SF1711141 | Not listed | [SF1716473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1716473/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [PL1890937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890937/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2 Toledo Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-toledo-te/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1890933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890933/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [98 Topliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-topliff-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolish illegal 2 bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in basement to correct V910102 RETURN BASEMENT TO STORAGE | $6,000 | [SF1881544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881544/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [250 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-park-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 11 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $8,580 | [SF1885773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885773/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [98 Topliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-topliff-st/) | 990 ft NW | Roofing | Replace the wood shingle siding to vinyl siding. repair front porch floor and railing.;correct;V905770 | $12,000 | [SF1881539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881539/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [199 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-westville-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation and drywall rear entry hallway | $1,200 | [SF1884329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884329/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Install plumbing single family | $21,000 | [PL1856761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856761/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Install gas for water heater | $1,000 | [G1856756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856756/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1879596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879596/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [16 Arcadia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-arcadia-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1879597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Install 200 amp amp service wit 2 residential meters and 1 house meter, wire up apartment 1 and 2 complete | $20,000 | [E1877910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877910/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [38 Bloomfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bloomfield-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove tub/shower unit and replace with new tub/shower. Repair walls as needed. No structural changes | $19,768 | [SF1873497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873497/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-josephine-st/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,670 | [SF1874048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874048/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | wire single family house | $9,000 | [E1842865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842865/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [33 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | taking down deck and rebuild same size same spot | $20,000 | [SF1874064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874064/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [444a-452 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/444a--452-geneva-av/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Erect pipe staging for purpose of facade investigation. Remove 8' section of metal cornice to expose conditions. Replace in kind after inspection. Demo open a 2'x2' area of masonry at the first floor to expose conditions of back up. Replace in kind. | $46,122 | [SF1872822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872822/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [38 Bloomfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bloomfield-st/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | tub to tub replacement on 2nd floor | $3,000 | [PL1873421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873421/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [51 Tonawanda St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-tonawanda-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | reconstruction of existing accessory detached garage on same footprint and same height, demolished under emergency violation V914520. Single family main building to remain, no work, no change. | $24,000 | [ALT1865699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865699/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [144 Westville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-westville-st/) | 860 ft NW | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim on facet 9. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim on facet 9. | $2,849 | [SF1860592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860592/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-leroy-st/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Work is limited to replacing existing siding and related trim. There are no structural changes or new windows or doors. | $33,513 | [SF1869012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869012/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [35 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871290) | $5,000 | [SF1861624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861624/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [51 Tonawanda St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-tonawanda-st/) | 960 ft SW | Demolition | Take down the unsafe garage. V914520 | $3,000 | [SF1864547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864547/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Leroy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-leroy-st/) | 530 ft NW | Solar | The project involves installing a new solar panel system on a residential flat roof property | $26,110 | [ALT1820279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820279/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [255 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/255-park-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,156 | [SF1859821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859821/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | Home was torn down to studs due to fire. Redoing entire plumbing system to match old house layout. 2.5 baths, 2 water heaters, 2 kitchens, 2 laundrys. | $20,000 | [PL1858976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858976/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [15a-15 Corwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15a--15-corwin-st/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | House is torn down to studs. Entire gas system being redone from the meters. 2 furances, 2 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1858980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858980/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [500-520 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500--520-geneva-av/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Install 1x Receptacle for a Price Checker MAC Station inside of Target Store. | $2,000 | [E1857304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857304/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [64 Ridgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-ridgewood-st/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; 1 storm door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,735 | [SF1855761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855761/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [24 Josephine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-josephine-st/) | 260 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $2,104 | [PL1855674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855674/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1842738 for occupancy.Renovation of bathrooms &; kitchen's hardwood floor repair &; refinished remove &; replace windows | $150,000 | [SF1842552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842552/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft N | Fire systems | Install 120v smoke and CO detector per code | $5,000 | [EFA1851538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851538/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | complete rewiring 3 family house, upgrade service to 400 amp | $35,000 | [E1851537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851537/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirming existing single family occupancy. | Not listed | [ALT1844686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844686/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [37 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-longfellow-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family | Not listed | [ALT1842738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842738/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Add 3 1/2 bath, 3 laundry and 3 electric water heater | $10,000 | [PL1849291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849291/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [430-436 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430--436-geneva-av/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | 1 Prep Sink and Hand Sink in Basement. | $500 | [PL1844235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844235/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-charles-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair, replacing siding, insurance binder and debris removal. | $3,500 | [SF1843295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843295/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [61 Robinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-robinson-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Install new gas pipe, and gas vents for two furnaces. | $5,000 | [G1844773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844773/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [18-20 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-bentham-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 18 Bentham Rd | $1,200 | [ELV1906004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906004/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $950 | [E1907011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907011/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | 200 to 400amp service upgrade, wiring to 4 heat pumps, property has 2 meters. | $6,800 | [E1896322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896322/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10-12 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-bentham-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Attic + basement insulation and air sealing. | $8,000 | [SF1900333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900333/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [9 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lincoln-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement/repair of existing deck boards and miscellaneous trim | $3,000 | [SF1903779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903779/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [11 Lindsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lindsey-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom Remodel | $7,800 | [PL1901685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901685/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [58 Tonawanda St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-tonawanda-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $22,870 | [SF1901255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901255/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5 Larchmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-larchmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 kw 26 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $65,400 | [SF1897214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897214/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5 Larchmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-larchmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 kw 26 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $65,400 | [E1897218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897218/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1480-1480b Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1480--1480b-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900986/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1461 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1461-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install lighting on facade of building | $5,000 | [E1900984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900984/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1460-1474 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1460--1474-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Replace 3 fixtures on the facade of the building | $3,000 | [E1900980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900980/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $10,000 | [E1900977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900977/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $4,000 | [E1900973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900973/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [11 Lindsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lindsey-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | bathroom renovation | $1,100 | [E1897849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897849/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [11 Lindsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-lindsey-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate an existing demoed bathroom with updates to plumbing and electrical. | $34,960 | [SF1864934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864934/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [115 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repair, replacing parts of the porch that needs repair. Replacing Hand rails and some wood replacement. No structural repairs. | $15,000 | [SF1896848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896848/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5 Larchmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-larchmont-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replacing electrical meter and service disconnect (100AMP). Interior meter will be relocated to the west exterior side of the building. | $2,200 | [E1896342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896342/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Install a channel letter sign with raceway to the wall. | $4,000 | [ALT1867476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867476/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [392-394 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/392--394-geneva-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing Proviso granted to this petioner only | Not listed | [ALT1850693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850693/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replace Boiler unit 1 | $5,000 | [PL1890342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890342/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [107 Mount Ida Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-mount-ida-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Replace Boiler Unit 1 | $2,000 | [G1890344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890344/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [26 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-longfellow-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation of the 1st-floor kitchen and half bathroom, renovation of the 2nd-floor bathroom, and basement washing machine hook up | $6,500 | [PL1889773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889773/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [26 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-longfellow-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Installation of a stove in the kitchen, one furnace in the basement, and one furnace on the third floor. | $3,000 | [G1889779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889779/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [26 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-longfellow-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Complete rewire a single family | $14,000 | [E1890355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890355/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879646/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor;to;Retails,Lodgers, Offices, Education Center, Ice Cream Parlor, and;Retail;with;accessory food service (prepackaged food and coffee),accessory Art Gallery, and Accessory Live Entertainment. | Not listed | [ALT1846458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846458/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [65 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-draper-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $5,590 | [SF1873783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873783/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Upland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-upland-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | The work includes labor and material, for the following: ? Exterior repairs to the front stairs, add new railings and new decking boards on landing; ? Replace all decking on the rear second floor deck with PVC and replace porch roof with new rubber. | $33,000 | [SF1871422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871422/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [67 Tonawanda St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-tonawanda-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing the attic | $840 | [SF1863057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863057/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1870170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870170/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [92 Dakota St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-dakota-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Install (2) Furnaces 100k and 120K BTU | $19,000 | [G1867030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867030/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1526-1530 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1526--1530-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add bathroom fixtures to pre existing bathrooms in the existing; retail space as per plans | $14,500 | [ALT1846492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846492/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [27 Paisley Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-paisley-pk/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | 3 Zone Ductless system (3 minisplits and 1 condenser). | $29,990 | [SF1858169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858169/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1545 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1545-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1859731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859731/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1448-1454 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1448--1454-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 1450 Dorchester Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1858858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858858/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [27 Paisley Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-paisley-pk/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Main Panel Swap, 3+ Meter Relocation, service upgrade. (Need to replace the 2gang meter stack and we have to add a third public meter. also replace the the two main panels and add a public panel. Because of this we also have to upgrade any 3 wire loads to 4wire.) | $10,000 | [E1858174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858174/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27 Upland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-upland-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation &; Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $17,518 | [SF1840922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840922/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Bentham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-bentham-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $18,144 | [SF1852436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852436/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [26 Longfellow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-longfellow-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bath, add bathroom, board plaster and paint. | $65,000 | [SF1851056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851056/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [59 Vinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-vinson-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas boiler replacement and gas WH | $8,000 | [PL1849279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849279/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [59 Vinson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-vinson-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas Boiler and gas water heater replacement | $8,000 | [G1849273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849273/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [68 Draper St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-draper-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Add public meter smoke detectors | $7,850 | [E1853727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853727/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [27 Upland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-upland-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | This is an existing one family home.. | Not listed | [ALT1844913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844913/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1548-1558 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1548--1558-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Installation of a 20x20 frame tent and a 10x30 frame tent that will be setup on Saturday and taken down on Monday AM. Tents will be secured with 500 lb. cement blocks on each tent leg. | $1,850 | [SF1843543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843543/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, 1 hand sink, 1 pre-sink, 1 floor sink, 1 ice maker, 1 9d, 1 grease trap, 1 mop sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 toilet, 1 lav and 1 tankless commercial water heater. | $23,000 | [PL1845715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845715/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1453-1459 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1453--1459-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation, 5 flyer, 1 six-burner 1 co/ansel valve, and commercial tankless water heater. | $15,000 | [G1845717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845717/) |

## 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 |  | 189 Westville St | 540 ft NW | To erect three-family building on vacant lot w/ unfinished basement, 3- rear decks, roof deck for Unit 3… | [BOA1813739](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-01-21 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 34 Vinson St | 820 ft S | To renovate existing two family home- renovate existing second and third floor - extend existing dormer… | [BOA1865030](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 1526 to 1530 Dorchester Av | 0.22 mi SE | To change occupancy from Retails, Lodgers, Offices, Education Center and Ice Cream Parlor to Retails… | [BOA1849154](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [55 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-charles-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [60 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-charles-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [62-66 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--66-charles-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [64 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [65-67 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-charles-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [68 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-charles-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [70 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-charles-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [31-35 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--35-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [71-73 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-charles-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 23:52 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 95 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-charles-st/