# Building permits at 53 Whitten St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 21: Mass Save Insulation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (63 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $7,500 | [SF1810821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1810821/) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Roofing | Strip old rubber roof and install new rubber roof. | $14,000 | [SF1794526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1794526/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [51 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-whitten-st/) | 40 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing three-story exterior wood deck structure. Constructure, including new footings, framing, decking, stairs and guardrail, (the roof stay). in accordance with approved plans. | $28,800 | [SF1890105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890105/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [62 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-whitten-st/) | 210 ft NE | Roofing | re-roof | $11,900 | [SF1879187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879187/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [356 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356-centre-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace 13 windows + 13 interior doors + kitchen cabinet and countertop + baseboards + door and window casings + kitchen and bathroom tiles + hardwood floor and paint the third floor unit + repair the vinyl siding *work in unit 3; | $150,000 | [SF1906584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906584/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [35 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-whitten-st/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | K&T Remediation for 35 Whitten St Unit 2 Dorchester, MA | $3,720 | [E1907226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907226/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 530 ft NW | Roofing | Remove rubber from roof. Apply.060 fully adhered rubber membrane. 1200 sq' | $24,600 | [SF1902058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902058/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [27 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-king-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install new deck | $57,894 | [ALT1897343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897343/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [72 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-saint-marks-rd/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | Replace crushed jaw in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895115/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1684 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1684-dorchester-av/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Existing perimeter devices remain.new interior adding outlets,switches and lighting to new interior walls. Add gfci fan light combo to switch in bathroom.. | $9,500 | [E1902794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902794/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-o'donnell-te/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1900249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900249/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Carlotta St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-carlotta-st/) | 320 ft N | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and new common meter from eversource. Auth# 27479749 | $4,000 | [E1899856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899856/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [32 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-king-st/) | 400 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1897960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897960/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 3 ton heat pump system for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1899132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899132/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60a AC disconnect with surge arrester Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle for a 4.5 heat pump system for apt 2 | $3,000 | [E1899121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899121/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Work being done through Mass Save. Air seal and insukate attic floor with open blown cellulose up to R-49. Install roof vent to meet NFA requirements. Install 6" Fiberglass batts and air seal basement rim joist sill | $4,021 | [SF1887094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887094/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [70 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-king-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | air sealing, door kits, venting, attic/wall insulation | $11,827 | [SF1886907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886907/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [67-69 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67--69-saint-marks-rd/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build a new ADU unit in the ground floor as per attached plans &; change Occupancy from a two-family to a two-family plus an ADU. | $49,750 | [ALT1819394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819394/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [42-44 Glenrose Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42--44-glenrose-rd/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873768) (Unit-44) | $2,000 | [SF1884426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884426/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [429 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-adams-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879082) | $5,000 | [SF1883278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883278/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [541-549 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541--549-adams-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1883849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883849/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Elmdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-elmdale-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | two family 41-43 elmdale. two contracts. insulate walls with cellulose | $7,363 | [SF1857219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857219/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [541-549 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541--549-adams-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | backflow on new boiler | $2,000 | [PL1883857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883857/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [22 Florida St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-florida-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Homeowner completely gutted the house, redid all of the drainage and venting and waterlines to 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. | $18,000 | [PL1882735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882735/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [22 Florida St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-florida-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Move gas for stove, new pipe for new furnace going in, new gas drop for tankless. | $400 | [G1882749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882749/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 680 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a BRYANT Slim Ducted Indoor Unit - High Static 24,000 BTU with ductwork Installation of a BRYANT 48,000 BTU 6 port High-Heat Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a BRYANT 18,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a BRYANT 6,000 BTU high wall-mounted ductless unit. | $33,884 | [SF1872199](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872199/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Rosemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosemont-st/) | 780 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $25,500 | [SF1877566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877566/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove existing toilet and replace with a new toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $29,800 | [SF1873609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873609/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [22 Lafield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-lafield-st/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo existing front deck, repair granite under deck, frame 3story deck with pressure treated wood, install 2 schulter strips 1st &; 2nd floor deck, Install PVC decking over entire deck &; stairs, Install PVC railing on 3 decks, Install J channel and PVC soffit panel on ceiling deck, Install 3 doors. | $68,500 | [SF1870896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870896/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1-5 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-dix-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement existing ADA ramp Deck handicap access same size as is per drawings. No change in footprint. | $40,000 | [SF1873763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873763/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [386 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/386-centre-st/) | 670 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1873617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873617/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 Adams Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-adams-te/) | 860 ft NE | Plumbing | replace cast iron drain pipe to pvc pipe | $14,000 | [PL1873582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873582/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1872206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872206/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [46 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-dix-st/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding, install new siding | $40,139 | [SF1865777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865777/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [24 Glenrose Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-glenrose-rd/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing Gas hwh | $500 | [G1856615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856615/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [24 Glenrose Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-glenrose-rd/) | 680 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing hwh | $500 | [PL1856619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856619/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [402 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-centre-st/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers and three air handlers | $37,917 | [SF1822995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822995/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 O'Donnell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-o'donnell-te/) | 680 ft NW | Roofing | To strip off old roof shingles and replace with new asphalt shingles install ice and water barrier drip edge insulation flashing and install rubber roof on front porch roof area | $18,000 | [SF1846141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846141/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [48 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-dix-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove, dispose and reinstall decking on all 3 rear decks. | $15,000 | [SF1839948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839948/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [105 Lonsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-lonsdale-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | secure a permit. replace old concrete steps, landing, and metal railings. install tiles over exiting riser and both sides. | $5,000 | [SF1844736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844736/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [384 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/384-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Remove old existing asphalt shingles and replace with new ashpalth shingles | $21,166 | [SF1902028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902028/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [35 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-parkman-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas furnace. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $287 | [E1904539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904539/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2-4 Centre Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-centre-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of like-for-like electric water heater at 4 Centre Ave | $2,220 | [PL1904114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904114/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Provide data connection for router and TV | $500 | [ELV1902262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902262/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm devices for a basement ADU off existing fire alarm system | $3,000 | [EFA1902261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902261/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring a new ADU unit in basement | $8,000 | [E1902259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902259/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install 2 full baths and water heater | $6,000 | [PL1894501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894501/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install gas range and water heater | $1,000 | [G1894502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894502/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [233 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing rear staircase and rebuild back to same size, Replace decking and handrails only on 2nd fl deck. All framing to remain, reset (1) existing sonertube | $14,000 | [SF1889127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889127/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [8 Silloway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-silloway-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Correct existing unpermitted basement finish and provide code-compliant egress. Add new egress window/door and stairs as required. Extend living area from basement into first floor per plans. No ADU proposed. Correct;V896460 | $20,000 | [ALT1879147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1879147/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [PL1883728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [10 Victory Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-victory-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Boiler | $3,000 | [G1883729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883729/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [31 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-train-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Framing ADU according to the plan | $110,000 | [ALT1720431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1720431/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [241 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Wire 1.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. Replace current electrical panel with new panel for additional breaker space | $3,000 | [E1879737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879737/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [9-11 Dawson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-dawson-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | gas work for dryer and stove in 11 Dawson St. | $3,500 | [G1875862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875862/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9-11 Dawson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-dawson-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | plumbing work - 1st floor - lav, toilet, kitchen sink and dishwasher & basement - lav and toilet in 11 Dawson St. | $6,500 | [PL1870101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870101/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [96 Dix St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dix-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1869873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869873/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [8 Silloway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-silloway-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade service and add a public meterOPEN BUILDING VIOLATION ( ILLEGAL UNIT BASEMENT ) | $6,000 | [E1867313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867313/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | Furnish and install2 backflow preventers for installation of gas boilers. | $30,000 | [PL1862996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862996/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Mather St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mather-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) gas fired high efficiency boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply lines. | $30,000 | [G1862992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862992/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Rehab bathroom, update shower valves and replace tub. Replace copper lines for sink and shut offs for sink/ toilet. | $500 | [PL1863772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863772/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors on 3rd floor unit where required by law. | $800 | [EFA1863294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863294/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire entire third floor to code. Install sub panel. | $12,000 | [E1863292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863292/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [15 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | update bathroom. remove tiles from walls and floor. remove all sheetrock. update plumbing. Update electrical. Install new sheetrock, du-rock, tiles and plumbing fixtures. Paint. Update electrical throughout apartment by snaking new lines, updating panel and breakers | $58,800 | [SF1858126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858126/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [22 Saint Marks Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-saint-marks-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new at 22 Saint Mark's Rd #2. | $1,200 | [ELV1846341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846341/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 12.

## More on this street

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

- [51 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-whitten-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [44 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-whitten-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [62 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-whitten-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [41 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-whitten-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [66 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-whitten-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [67 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-whitten-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025
- [38 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-whitten-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [35 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-whitten-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [6 Whitten St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-whitten-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 06:39 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 64 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-whitten-st/