# Building permits at 6-8 Colbert St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 17 Lorraine St, permitted Jul 22.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 31, 2025: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 1356022180) Work will be done on Unit 8 | $3,000 | [SF1808444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808444/) |
| May 17, 2013 | Electrical | Install Security System | $1,500 | [ELV240357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV240357/) |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Plumbing | Gas piping in new construction | $2,000 | [G117460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G117460/) |
| May 19, 2011 | Electrical | Unit 6/8 townhouses. New work - wire two units. New service overhead. 200 amp. 2 meters. 2 kitchens. 6 bedrooms. 2 livingrooms. 2 diningrooms. 2 family rooms. 6 bathrooms. - cable &; teledata | $2,000 | [ELV77680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV77680/) |
| May 19, 2011 | Electrical | Unit 6/8 townhouses. New work - wire two units. New service overhead. 200 amp. 2 meters. 2 kitchens. 6 bedrooms. 2 livingrooms. 2 diningrooms. 2 family rooms. 6 bathrooms. | $15,000 | [E77573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E77573/) |
| Apr 15, 2011 | Plumbing | New plumbing in town house | $8,000 | [PL72579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL72579/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [35-37 Iona St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-iona-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of kitchen and bathroom on second floor unit Doors replace, trim replace, interior paint,ceramic tile on bathroom | $66,500 | [SF1899811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899811/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-church-st/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Bosch Gas Furnace in the Basement. | $2,500 | [G1897444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897444/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-church-st/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Wire a 10.1 KW heat pump & gas fed furnace. | $1,000 | [E1900262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900262/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [39 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradwood-st/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | installation of two 20amp condenser. | $2,300 | [E1869503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869503/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1652 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1652-centre-st/) | 290 ft NE | Electrical | 3 total bathroom renovations. new switches, vanity lights, bathroom fan, and GFCI receptacles | $1,500 | [E1896674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896674/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Lorraine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-lorraine-st/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | New addition on home | $22,105 | [E1896205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896205/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation bathrooms, kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1889950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889950/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [43 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-bradwood-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom renovation and addition of full laundry | $5,000 | [E1887329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887329/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [43 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-bradwood-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | New bathroom and laundry | $4,000 | [PL1880134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880134/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [38 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bradwood-st/) | 850 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 13 panels 5.850 kw dc | $4,159 | [SF1879110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879110/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bradwood-st/) | 850 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation 13 panels 5.850 kw dc | $12,478 | [E1879219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879219/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas range on 2nd floor | $1,500 | [G1875709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875709/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [43 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-bradwood-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing attic space to playroom and one bathroom. Add ducted HVAC to second and third floor, create small laundry closed on second floor, demo and remove existing chimney. (extend living space into attic) | $162,650 | [ALT1841473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841473/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [23 Pleasant Valley Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-pleasant-valley-ci/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Strip and re-siding: CertainTeed Monogram Double 4" vinyl siding | $22,250 | [SF1874176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874176/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [61 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-guernsey-st/) | 550 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing roofing from main house and front/rear porch, installation of new ice & water shield, installation of new white aluminum drip edge, installation of new ridge vent caps, installation of new landmark roofing shingles | $11,950 | [SF1874027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874027/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1047 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-south-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,647 | [SF1868037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868037/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [42 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-bradwood-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-869030) | $3,000 | [SF1861626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861626/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [39 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradwood-st/) | 900 ft SE | Electrical | installation of a 2 20amp condenser and 2 gfci outlet 120v | $3,000 | [E1865341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865341/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | kitchen & bath remodel, light demolition, new cabinets. | $25,000 | [SF1859881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859881/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Installation of recessed lighting throughout first floor of apartment. Renovation of kitchen and bathroom. Addition of sub panel in basement to accommodate new kitchen circuitry. | $9,000 | [E1863715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863715/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Iona St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-iona-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | 1 Remove and replace bathroom toilet, vanity, sink, retile Shower, repair or replace drywall as needed. 2. Install porcelain tiles on floor and walls, bathroom accessories 3. Remove all existing kitchen cabinets, and vinyl flooring, replace with new wood wood floors and new cabinets. 4. Paint. | $25,000 | [SF1860104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860104/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1694 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1694-centre-st/) | 260 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(862673) | $5,000 | [SF1844321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844321/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [317-325 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/317--325-belgrade-av/) | 540 ft SE | Fire systems | Relocate existing FACP, add 2 pull stations, add 2 horn/strobes, add 1 strobe in new bathroom | $6,000 | [EFA1852165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852165/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [142 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-tyndale-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 3500sq ft siding including trim - no structural changes | $121,012 | [SF1847487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847487/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [405 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405-belgrade-av/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing exterior stairs to 3rd floor, pt framing, 6x6 posts, 2x8 joists | $14,550 | [SF1840363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840363/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [317-325 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/317--325-belgrade-av/) | 540 ft SE | Plumbing | bathroom remodelWork to be done at 2-4 McCraw Street | $5,000 | [PL1850521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850521/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10 Esther Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-esther-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | shower stall | $3,500 | [PL1849548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849548/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1060 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1060-south-st/) | 830 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle existing asphalt roof. Replace upper and lower rubber roofs with new EPDM rubber roof system. Replace existing gutters. Homeowner is receiving funding using Emergency Home Repair Program | $67,925 | [SF1845521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845521/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1652 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1652-centre-st/) | 290 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing toilet flange and stop Replacing shower valve and drain Move tub drain over Install new stand alone tub Install vanity Install toilet | $4,000 | [PL1843862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843862/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [447 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/447-belgrade-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Gut and rewire 4 apartments. With New service 5 meters with public | $50,000 | [E1906341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906341/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [63 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-bradwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Renovating attic to be a finished space. | $9,000 | [E1904555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904555/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [22 Halford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-halford-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Installation of (22) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $5,846 | [SF1897118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897118/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [22 Halford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-halford-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Installation of (22) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $23,383 | [E1897132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897132/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [34-36 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-guernsey-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885032) (Unit-2) | $4,000 | [SF1900036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900036/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [63 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-bradwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace all interior doors, remove and replace hardwood floors. re-frame attic space, new electric, add a split system, board and plaster. new hardwood floors, add hang rail on top of stairs. Work to be painted. new rubber roof on front porch with new PVC hand rails and trex decking. | $78,500 | [SF1899423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899423/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Lorraine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-lorraine-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Install kitchen sink, dishwasher in new location, replace fixtures in first floor 1/2 bath, remove 1 bathroom on 2nd. floor and install 2 back to back bathrooms. Rewater pipe basement. | $27,000 | [PL1895523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895523/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [63 Bradwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-bradwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Frame area for a washer and dryer, cut stairs from 1st floor to 2nd floor, sides of stairs to be blueboard & plaster. Add lights to stair area and handrail. Install 2 burnham 203EN gas boilers, install air grills in boiler room & install new plumbing for basement laundry hook up. Painting | $69,000 | [SF1878012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878012/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [447 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/447-belgrade-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | remodeling three new bathrooms, three kitchens, three laundries, three water heaters and adding one new bathroom, kitchen, laundry and a water heater in basement | $40,000 | [PL1897973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897973/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [17 Lorraine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-lorraine-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Renovation of kitchen and 2 bathrooms | $28,000 | [E1891315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891315/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | wiring of ansul system, ventilation hood and co package | $10,000 | [E1889119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889119/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Gas renovation-Mechanical and CO Gas valve | $10,000 | [G1885867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885867/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1761 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1761-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing renovations | $10,000 | [PL1885874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885874/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [447 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/447-belgrade-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remodel, Update 2nd and 3rd floor bathrooms/kitchens: counters, cabinets, vanities, fixtures, tile, sand/refinish floors, paint; NO STRUCTURAL WORK | $85,000 | [SF1875834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875834/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [22 Halford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-halford-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Removal of existing rooftop solar array to allow for roof work. We will apply for permits for the reinstallation of a new PV system separately. | $2,500 | [SF1875931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875931/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [22 Halford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-halford-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Removal of rooftop solar array to allow for roof work. We will apply for permits for the reinstallation of a new PV system separately. | $2,500 | [E1875940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875940/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [17 Lorraine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-lorraine-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and second floor bathroom renovation. Build out of a second floor new bathroom. No structural work. Installation of 5 new construction windows and one exterior door. | $500,000 | [SF1871928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871928/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [447 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/447-belgrade-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing all vinyl siding, leaving wood shingles underneath, Supply staging, No waterproofing, no painting, no shingling, We will leave gutters and downspouts attached | $5,000 | [SF1867535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867535/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [53 Montvale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-montvale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1867377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867377/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [56 Montvale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-montvale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | gas fit for furnace unit 3 | $12,500 | [G1865531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865531/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5 Ardmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ardmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | duplex receptacles | $3,172 | [E1862648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862648/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [100 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-tyndale-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls from interior | $3,228 | [SF1847770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847770/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17 Sidley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sidley-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | installation of dedicated 20A circuit for dishwasher and dedicated circuit for disposal | $1,500 | [E1860588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860588/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Wire bathroom | $3,000 | [E1858746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858746/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of second floor toilet, sink and tub | $2,500 | [PL1857340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857340/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace tub, diverter valve, window, sheetrock and flooring in the second floor hall bathroom. | $39,000 | [SF1856202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856202/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [130 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-beech-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1850019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850019/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [130 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-beech-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | water heater | $600 | [G1850015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850015/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [74 Anawan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-anawan-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Plumbing repairs as needed and replace fixtures in First floor and second floor bathrooms. Washing machine hook ups on 1st and 2nd floor. | $16,000 | [PL1849678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849678/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement + superstore | $6,500 | [PL1849240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849240/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $6,500 | [G1849239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849239/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Russett Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-russett-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior uncovered deckHome owner Waiver | $19,980 | [ALT1787405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1787405/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [72 Theodore Parker Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-theodore-parker-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | mini split light duplex receptacles | $3,740 | [E1848658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848658/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Beech St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-beech-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | strip shingles off roof and install owens corning duration shingles | $14,500 | [SF1845243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845243/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Service change | $8,600 | [E1845380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845380/) |

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