# Building permits at 57 Dent St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 alteration or repair at 55 Perham St, permitted Jun 5.

One permit on record here. The newest, May 23: Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (58 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Solar | Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor: 0.3 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 Visible Light Transmittance: 0.57 Condensation Resistance: 57 CPD Number: MAR-N-332-00368-00001 | $30,200 | [SF1846764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846764/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

60 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 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 110 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 110 ft NE | Electrical | Remove and install bathroom fixture | $300 | [E1858492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858492/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 110 ft NE | Plumbing | 1st Fl. replace fixtures 2 fl replace fixtures | $1,000 | [PL1856196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856196/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 110 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 320 ft N | Roofing | Removal of slate roof and chimney | $5,000 | [SF1906722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906722/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 730 ft S | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [54 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-mount-vernon-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1897405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897405/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 330 ft W | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/) | 980 ft NW | Plumbing | * Open the necessary sections of the basement ceiling to access the existing piping. * Remove and replace the sewer branch line serving the second-floor restroom, beginning at the basement ceiling. * Replace the accessible main sewer piping through the basement, continuing to just before the foundat | $8,000 | [PL1901297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901297/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 320 ft N | Demolition | Removing siding and windows. | $5,000 | [SF1900234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900234/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [563 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563-lagrange-st/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / Replace Outside Motion Flood Light / Replace Closet Light | $2,519 | [E1897024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897024/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [481 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/481-lagrange-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Install 200 amp service for 2 family with public meter, replace knob & tube wiring on the 1st & 2nd floors, install lights, switches, exhaust fans, & plugs | $40,000 | [E1894429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894429/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 560 ft W | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 990 ft SW | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 320 ft N | Electrical | Full Demo, Rough & Finish Wiring of Single-Family House Renovation Including all Utilities. 200amp Overhead Service | $25,000 | [E1883149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883149/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 280 ft SW | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of existing finishes. Scope includes removal of non-load-bearing walls, flooring, ceilings, and cabinets. No structural elements or load-bearing walls will be changed or removed. | $5,000 | [SF1881733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881733/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [144-146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-temple-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Deck work New footings 12"x48" sonatube 2'x10' frame in PT frame and 2'x12' stringers Ledger board to attach to the home and flashing Railing balusters 2x2 pressure treated with 5/4' by 6' railing top Lattice on driveway side only, opposite side Work to be done at 144 Temple St. | $10,000 | [SF1877875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877875/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146-temple-st/) | 730 ft W | Electrical | Replace 200 amp main breaker panel. install all new breakers. install whole home surge protection. Update electric range circuit. update electric dryer circuit. | $4,000 | [E1875333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875333/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [19 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-sherbrook-st/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace Existing Deck. No change to dimensions. | $25,000 | [SF1862124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862124/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Pender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pender-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove old deck and stairs build new deck and stairs | $7,500 | [ALT1871976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871976/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [15 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-sherbrook-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Updating the Existing Solar Mods and Inverter Old - 16 Trina 245PA05 Inverter PVI 3.6-OUTD New - 16 Trina 275PD05.05 (1) Delta E4_BDI // RPI402EBDI0T2-E. Apsmart rsd-s-plc | $5,000 | [E1850211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850211/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-preston-rd/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Basement remodel | $8,500 | [E1863222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863222/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd fl bath | $7,500 | [PL1861484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861484/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 410 ft S | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 310 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation of first floor bathroom (1) sink, (1) standup shower, (1) toilet | $3,000 | [PL1858866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858866/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | KITCHEN REMODEL - Demo, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Flooring, Tile BATHROOM REMODEL - Demo, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Plastering, Tile | $65,000 | [SF1856541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856541/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 310 ft NE | Electrical | Rewiring a bathroom | $2,000 | [E1859968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859968/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen and half bath renovation. | $4,000 | [PL1858690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858690/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen renovation. New gas range. | $500 | [G1858695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858695/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Kitchen remodel | $2,500 | [E1856271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856271/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor bathroom | $35,000 | [SF1855773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855773/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 860 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 930 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [PL1853036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853036/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 930 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [G1853034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853034/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,269 | [SF1844630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844630/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [80 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-mount-vernon-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing finished room on basement floor. Work includes removal of existing interior non-load-bearing partition walls, drywall, carpet, and flooring. Partition wall faming and subfloor reinstalled like-for-like. New non-load-bearing framing for closet along north wall | $30,000 | [SF1841424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841424/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2041-2051 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2041--2051-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Sign | replace existing 4'x8' aluminum composite sign for new business | $350 | [ALT1880536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880536/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate Install Grayne siding by Westlake Royal Building Products Remove existing gutters from the entire house Install new aluminum seamless gutters on existing areas Install new downspouts and hardware - Round smooth downspout included | $55,000 | [SF1902090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902090/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles Chimney: Re-use lead, ring ice and water ring, new step flashing, install shingles and Geocel joints added | $13,500 | [SF1902084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902084/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [116 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Installation of a 120v smoke circuit | $3,000 | [E1887295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887295/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Thurlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-thurlow-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877984) | $2,000 | [SF1878206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878206/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [116 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | new construction addition | $20,000 | [E1856667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856667/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |

## More on this street

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

- [58 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-dent-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024
- [51 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-dent-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [64-66 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-dent-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [70 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-dent-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [73 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-dent-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [96 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-dent-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [4-6 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-dent-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [118 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-dent-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025
- [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 06:34 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/