# Building permits at 53 School St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $772,871 project at 12 Algonquin St, permitted Aug 3.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 27: Remove the old siding and install the new siding. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 100 more permits (98 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove the old siding and install the new siding | $49,808 | [SF1824079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1824079/) |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Roofing | Remove old Rubber Roof and install the new. | $76,205 | [SF1795400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795400/) |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Fire systems | Replace existing radio masterbox. | $795 | [EFA728856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA728856/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

100 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 25, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 230 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of sink in school breakroom. | $600 | [PL1904288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904288/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [45 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-school-st/) | 100 ft SE | Electrical | Temp generator power for film production. (AND ONLY TEMP GENERATOR POWER) Set is at 60 School St "Last Hurrah" between Tremont St and Washington St. 8-4-2-2026 Day time call | $500 | [ETS1880190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1880190/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [77 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-harvard-st/) | 230 ft W | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in new building iaw 780 cmr 10th edition to include fire alarm initiating and notification devices | $3,500 | [EFA1849489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849489/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/) | 230 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of school sign lighting. | $19,100 | [E1849590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849590/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [45 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-school-st/) | 100 ft SE | Electrical | Replace Access Control Panel with New Updated Panel | $1,500 | [ELV1848732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848732/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 60 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 730 ft NW | Solar | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION 8 PANELS 3.600 KW DC + ESS on a non occupancy building (community shed) Confirming job site | $19,931 | [SF1904629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904629/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | install new outdoor lighting and GFCI outlet + 3x dedicate 20amps line for storage space and lighting. | $5,500 | [E1906480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906480/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [89 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-radcliffe-st/) | 730 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 8 panels 3.6 kw dc + 1 ESS located on the outside | $14,986 | [E1904634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904634/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade the existing service 100amp 120/240v to 200amp 120/240v, wiring new kitchen standard appliances and countertop receptacles by code, Adding new bathroom on 3rd floor by code, new laundry electric washer and dryer on 3rd floor and install 2 6' feet electric baseboard heat on 3 floor bedrooms | $18,000 | [E1905893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905893/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [10 Waterlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-waterlow-st/) | 280 ft NW | Roofing | demo/replace 12 squares of asphalt shingles demo/replace 2 square of ruber roof | $11,500 | [SF1903831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903831/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | New full bathroom, 1 laundry, renovation of the kitchen | $6,000 | [PL1902226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902226/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing the gas stove | $500 | [G1902227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902227/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900885/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bradlee-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1900903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900903/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [23 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bradlee-st/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls, Kneewall, Attic | $17,180 | [SF1894128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894128/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with public meter. UA 28821744 | $8,000 | [E1895509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895509/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elmont-st/) | 410 ft NW | Roofing | New shingle roof strip off old roof, new pvc railings, new vinyl replacement window and window trim and new exterior door replacement. | $42,300 | [SF1894192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894192/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 830 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 11 squares of existing roofing. Install new Owens Corning architectural asphalt shingles, including synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, flashing, ridge ventilation, and all required roofing accessories. Work to be completed in accordance with MA | $21,509 | [SF1894114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894114/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 830 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $8,131 | [SF1882062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882062/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Elmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elmont-st/) | 830 ft NW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $27,222 | [E1882068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882068/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 490 ft S | Fire systems | Amendment to the permit ALT1622752, change of engineer of record to Jason Kahan, due to previous engineer Kevin M. King going out of business. | $8,000 | [A1882850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882850/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | install cable tv in bed rooms | $8,000 | [ELV1879358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879358/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 910 ft W | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438203 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872053/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 490 ft S | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $6,000 | [EFA1882259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882259/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 720 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roof overhang, balconies, fire escapes, and concrete slab balconies. Infill beam pockets, repair masonry, construct a new EPDM roof edge, and replace the ground-floor landing and stairs in accordance with project drawings. | $772,871 | [ALT1862276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862276/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | install cable tv in bedrooms | $15,000 | [ELV1879369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879369/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 910 ft W | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system. | $20,000 | [EFA1879367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879367/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 990 ft SW | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors in units. Install fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1879356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879356/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Complete wiring 16 units condo. New construction. Install new 800 amp service | $300,000 | [E1879364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879364/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wiring 6 units new construction. Install new 400 amp service | $100,000 | [E1879352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879352/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 990 ft SW | Other | Revision to 1 HR fire rated floor/ceiling assembly for increased acoustic performance using solid hardwood floors for ERT1438463 that is currently under construction. | Not listed | [A1872048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872048/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [12 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-merlin-st/) | 540 ft S | Roofing | replace roofing on house and garage, replace deck boards and railings as needed on front entry | $20,000 | [SF1878258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878258/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [95 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-harvard-st/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875245/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 490 ft S | Plumbing | Installing three tubs, one show stall, four toilets, four lavs 4 kitchen sinks, 4 water heaters, 4 tankless. I'm ford laundry rooms | $25,000 | [PL1875581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875581/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in 3 heating boilers, an indirect water heater and a mixing valve | $12,500 | [PL1873174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873174/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [12 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-algonquin-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | Piping in 3 gas-fired boilers | $7,500 | [G1873171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873171/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-athelwold-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. | $9,606 | [SF1868538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868538/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [123 Radcliffe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-radcliffe-st/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1873348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873348/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [114-122 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--122-harvard-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Starting new plumbing for all 112-122 Harvard st. | $200,000 | [PL1871649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871649/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 490 ft S | Fire systems | Installed fourteen 120 volt smoke detectors in units | $2,500 | [EFA1865733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865733/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 Merlin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-merlin-st/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | wire four apartments | $42,000 | [E1865732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865732/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bradlee-st/) | 510 ft E | Alteration or repair | repair Garage in driveway as needed correct;V833973 | $5,000 | [SF1870301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870301/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel 3 bathroom and kitchen | $12,000 | [PL1870492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870492/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas pipe stove furnace and dryer | $3,000 | [G1870499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870499/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [209 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-norwell-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870474/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Ripley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-ripley-rd/) | 630 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement AC system (Coil/Condenser) | $1,035 | [E1870463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870463/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [10 Gaylord St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-gaylord-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | First floor : two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Second floor. three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room wire. | $4,000 | [E1853802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853802/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [374-378 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374--378-washington-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867528/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [567 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/567-park-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 567 Park St Apt 2 | $1,200 | [ELV1867520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867520/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9-9a Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--9a-shafter-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,064 | [SF1863031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863031/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [114 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-norwell-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding on front third story gable area and left side dormer only (4sq). | $5,019 | [SF1859508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859508/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [18-24 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-standish-st/) | 990 ft SW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 4 unit residential property. | $10,000 | [EFA1864511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864511/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [407 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/407-washington-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,083 | [SF1859696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859696/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-shafter-st/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st floor porch, check the depth of footings, and replacing it if necessary. | $12,500 | [SF1859116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859116/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8 Athelwold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-athelwold-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Combining 3 panels into 2 | $2,000 | [E1857469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857469/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 330 ft E | Plumbing | Third floor bathroom remodeling | $6,000 | [PL1853224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853224/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [51 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-spencer-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 35 square vinyl siding | $41,000 | [SF1845745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845745/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 330 ft E | Electrical | third floor bathroom renovation light, outlet and exhaust fan | $850 | [E1851972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851972/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [15 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-school-st/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of bathroom on second floor.Tile on wall ( One partition wall only ) Tile on floor. Note Remainig partition walls will be done by others in a separate building permit application | $3,500 | [SF1840944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840944/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Shafter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-shafter-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | 2 family house, Service change 200amp | $2,500 | [E1849053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849053/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [34 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-algonquin-st/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Third Floor Bathroom Renovation | $27,900 | [SF1848644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848644/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [124 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-greenwood-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $8,601 | [SF1850089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850089/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [15 Algonquin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-algonquin-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Creation Iron Design will repair all fire escape egresses per code by replacing rotted steel, securing railings, repairing a steel column, removing loose paint, repainting, and providing a 5-year Fire Escape Certificate with ISD Boston filing. | $5,425 | [SF1849717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849717/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/) | 950 ft N | Fire systems | install backflow and check Valve and osy valve | $18,000 | [SF1843701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843701/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [606 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606-park-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing doors and replace with 2 new doors. No structral work | $4,607 | [SF1901104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901104/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | New service 200 amp to 400 amp and rewire whole house | $15,000 | [E1906681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906681/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Unit 3 Finish Only - 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 dishwasher on second floor. | $300 | [PL1905797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905797/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Add new meter for fire pump supply, pipe on exterior of building, entering at fire pump location. Add non fuse disconnect. Wire controller, flow, pressure switch and pump. | $3,500 | [E1905660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905660/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | we are going to be insulating the walls with cellulose and also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $19,603 | [SF1897668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897668/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Maybrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-maybrook-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,000 | [SF1902688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902688/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3 Herbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-herbert-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 20 windows, same sizes and locations as the originals. Specs attached. Remove and replace rear flat roofing section only with all new EPDM rubber roofing (1.5sq). | $19,041 | [SF1897333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897333/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [133-135 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133--135-whitfield-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Install a new wet fire Sprinkler system | $30,000 | [ALT1826752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826752/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [75 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-norwell-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Re-roof | $11,225 | [SF1897860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897860/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-claybourne-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Replace the chandelier and install 20 lights 2*4 and 3 chandeliers | $10,000 | [E1897778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897778/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [590 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-park-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tear down rear platforms and staircases. Rear build to same specs. Stamped engineers drawing submitted. | $65,000 | [SF1896172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896172/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install gas for new restaurant kitchen fit out | $30,000 | [G1894771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894771/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install commercial plumbing for restaurant | $60,000 | [PL1894412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894412/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [41 Standish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-standish-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Roof tear off and reroof | $15,000 | [SF1893934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893934/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $15,290 | [SF1890016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890016/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [380 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Install one new 12,000 BTU single-zone ductless heat pump system, including outdoor condenser, indoor wall-mounted air handler, refrigerant piping, communication wiring, outdoor stand, and equipment pad. | $900 | [E1887248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887248/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Changing occupancy of 1 store into restaurant. | $73,000 | [E1886752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886752/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [189 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-glenway-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Sarah Greenwood School, 186 Glenway Street, replace drinking fountains, two in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor and 1 on the 2nd floor. | $8,000 | [PL1879167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879167/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [56 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-claybourne-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Relocate meter socket to the exterior of the building install a public meter and panel rewire public areas to the public panel where required | $7,500 | [E1871792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871792/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-claybourne-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | New 200A service | $8,000 | [E1853247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853247/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1854915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854915/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [516 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-park-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 zone heat pump system in unit 514 | $31,507 | [SF1823080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823080/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [139 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitfield-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Labor and materials to install lally column. Lally will be 3.5" diameter, steel lined and concrete filled set on 24"x24"x12" footing. | $1,900 | [SF1854912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854912/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Remove top 2 layers of roof application and install new. | $160,000 | [SF1849099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849099/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [129 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-whitfield-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1845097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845097/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45-47 W Tremlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-w-tremlett-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam insulation board to the exterior of home. Install double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Install black gutters and downspouts. | $28,600 | [SF1842736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842736/) |

## More on this street

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

- [51 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-school-st/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024
- [50 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-school-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025
- [56-72 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--72-school-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [45 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-school-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [43 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [42-52 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--52-school-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [41 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-school-st/): newest permit Feb 14, 2025
- [40 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-school-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [66 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-school-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [70 School St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-school-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025

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Map, all 3 permits at this address and 100 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-school-st/