# Building permits at 541 Washington St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2025: Unit 1 (Bottom Floor) - Dense pack cellulose exterior walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Unit 1 (Bottom Floor) - Dense pack cellulose exterior walls. air sealing and 2" polyiso foam around the rim joist. Unit 2 ( Middle Floor) - Dense pack cellulose exterior walls. Unit 3 (Top Floor) - Air sealing and cellulose insulation to R49 in attic. Dense pack cellulose exterior walls. Mass Save | $23,520 | [SF1789601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789601/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 25 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 790 ft W | Roofing | Replacing 10 windows, exterior shingle repair, and painting | $50,000 | [SF1908008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908008/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [16-18 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-langley-rd/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | 225A/100a span panel installation | $3,500 | [E1907423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907423/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Regal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-regal-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | upgrading panel from 100A to 200A | $5,000 | [E1906325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906325/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 470 ft N | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [55 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bostonia-av/) | 960 ft SW | Other | Amendment to ERT 1545143. Added storage in the basement for Unit 1. Added 806 SQF of to Unit 2. The space was added to the attic. New work included adding a bedroom and bathroom with roof dormer. | $50,000 | [A1795336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1795336/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [54 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bostonia-av/) | 860 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade, new charger, 3 new mini split systems | $9,800 | [E1864916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864916/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 270 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 270 ft SE | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 810 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft W | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft W | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [PL1844739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844739/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [G1844738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844738/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 850 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Add new horn strobes, Smoke detecgtors, Mpnitor module for ansul system, Pull Station and test existing duct detector. all tied into an existing Fire panel 2nd floor unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. This is to replace electric permit E1843321 | $12,000 | [EFA1905587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1905587/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Add 2 new full bathroom | $6,500 | [PL1900957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900957/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [E1900797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900797/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor-1 toilet, 2 lavs and 1 shower | $4,000 | [PL1894189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894189/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Add pne bathroom to first floor and another to second floor. | $2,000 | [E1896744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896744/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install one AC mini split condenser and two mini split heads. | $12,943 | [SF1894479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894479/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [22 Breck Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-breck-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | repair the weather head (service line) | $2,500 | [E1896209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896209/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [20 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-larch-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing 2nd floor bathroom | $86,657 | [SF1881672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881672/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Add one bathroom to first floor and another to second. | $43,800 | [SF1878810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878810/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | adding a min split to permi. number te1870505 | $500 | [E1878705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878705/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Combi boiler replacement - re connect gas | $1,200 | [G1880109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880109/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | New full bathroom in the basement New combi boiler / water heater | $18,000 | [PL1880108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880108/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | basement finish, adding a full bath room, 1" closed cell form spray on foundation and R-15 Rock wool for the exterior walls, build partitions with plaster finish, make 2 offices, mechanical rm, storage, install new On-demand water heater. lightings and outlets up to code. finish stairs. | $107,000 | [ALT1861918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861918/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [68 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | wiring basement Reno and adding a bath also adding a sub panel for additional circuits | $5,000 | [E1870505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870505/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | replace the 4 existing wall banners with 4 new ones | $3,000 | [ALT1860564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860564/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen renovation | $2,000 | [PL1861667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861667/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [76-78 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-kenrick-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Demo existing kitchen wiring replace wiring as necessary, rewire new kitchen to updated plan | $3,500 | [E1860572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860572/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [57-59 S Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-s-crescent-cc/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolish the rear deck, rebuild one same footprint 7x20, use 2x8 pt framing, 6x6 deck support,4x4 deck and rail, 5 1/2 decking boards, pt ballistas, and close under the deck with plywood | $18,420 | [SF1851535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851535/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Setting up a hexagon and 20x40 tent for the ymca summer program | $10,456 | [SF1848079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848079/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,834 | [SF1846956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846956/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |

## 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 |  | 10 Larch St | 0.23 mi SW | To convert basement into an external ADU | [BOA1885678](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [537-539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/537--539-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [547-553 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/547--553-washington-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [533 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-washington-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [530-542 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530--542-washington-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [554-560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/554--560-washington-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [558-580 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/558--580-washington-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [559-565 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559--565-washington-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [559-569 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559--569-washington-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 10:00 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 14, 03:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-washington-st/