# Building permits at 78 E Cottage St, Boston, MA Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 17, 2025: Install 5-ton RTU. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (45 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Install 5-ton RTU | $9,000 | [G1718836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1718836/) | | Jun 5, 2017 | Electrical | Wire new front gate for 208-volts 20-amps | $4,500 | [E715990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E715990/) | | Jul 30, 2015 | Electrical | Replace 120-volt outlet that had burnt up | $500 | [E500470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E500470/) | | Mar 23, 2015 | Electrical | Add new 400-amp, 480-volt, 3-phase panel and wire a 100-amp 480-volt washer unit | $25,000 | [E455614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E455614/) | | Sep 18, 2014 | Electrical | Electrical work | $125,000 | [E408765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E408765/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 48 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 65 ft E | Plumbing | disconnect/reconnect (1) replacement RTU | $10,000 | [G1903273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903273/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/) | 65 ft E | Electrical | Install new circuit for Radon Gas system, provided by others. New 30A 3 phase circuit from interior panelboard in EMT conduit, approx. 100' to exterior service switch | $3,000 | [E1863081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863081/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | replace 3 of 480volt 200amp exisitng utility meters with 3 new utilty meters | $500 | [E1864660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864660/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Gene St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-gene-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing old porch floors and step with vinyl. same measurements | $750 | [SF1907151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907151/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 680 ft W | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | 200 amp service installation and new wiring install. | $22,500 | [E1890059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890059/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4-6 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-robey-st/) | 610 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1874215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874215/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 square siding and put new siding on. | $1,000 | [SF1870741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870741/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Adding extra unit to existing permit 2 baths, kitchen, laundry and water heater | $8,000 | [PL1864732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864732/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6 Groom St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-groom-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | adding extra to unit to existing permit gas water heater and stove | $8,000 | [G1864728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864728/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 950 ft S | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (15.840 kw) *cost upgraded from $2,500 to $73,972.80* | $5,000 | [E1849731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849731/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 unit house. Please refer to permit #SF1849712; | Not listed | [ALT1857049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857049/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 2 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860553/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [57-59 Robey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-robey-st/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | Unit 1 - Gas piping for water heater and stove | $2,000 | [G1860546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860546/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-marshfield-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856605/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [54 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-marshfield-st/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | fire damage repair correct V900646 | $1,000 | [SF1834961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834961/) | | May 6, 2026 | [15 Marshfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-marshfield-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 39 replacement windows, no structural changes. | $40,773 | [SF1842035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842035/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [20-24 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--24-burrell-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | weatherization, Insulation and air sealing of #23 Burrell St | $3,780 | [SF1905526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905526/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade, Heat Pump wiring, gas water heater, Wall Heater wiring, and Baseboard Heater wiring | $8,150 | [E1897478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897478/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing and install new one, install new vinyl siding, install new gutter, replace 6 vinyl windows, paint some walls. | $102,300 | [SF1890221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890221/) | | Sep 6, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | 200A service upgrade, heat pump condenser wiring (2.5 Ton), gas water heater wiring. | $1,000 | [E1881120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881120/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $10,602 | [SF1895072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895072/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $13,877 | [SF1894790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894790/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $35,493 | [E1895076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895076/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No structural no ESS | $46,459 | [E1894792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894792/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | Install temporary 40x60 & (2) 9x10 tents to be used for Plumbers Union Holiday Party. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $8,480 | [SF1890452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890452/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install temporary 25kva generator used to power lighting and heaters for temporary tent. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $1,100 | [ETS1890459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1890459/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install (3) temporary 170,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat tents. Installed 12/5. Removed 12/5 | $1,710 | [G1890471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890471/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [60 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-humphreys-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm the occupancy of existing three family dwelling unit as it's been in existence for a longtime as shown in an approved plan; and tax has been paying as a three family. | Not listed | [ALT1855024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855024/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Remove all roofing, replace with new. | $66,618 | [SF1870482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870482/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Replacement of existing exterior sign | $18,000 | [E1872788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872788/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Installation of replacement monument sign for Eversource. Approved by BPDA | $19,145 | [ALT1868377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868377/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replacing a boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863551/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replace boiler | $5,000 | [G1863554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863554/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for both units Bathrooms kitchens, Laundry and Water heater | $8,500 | [PL1858664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858664/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) | | May 27, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Install new roof, windows, hvac, plumbing systems. Renovated bathrooms and kitchens. Insall new vinyl siding Demolish front porch, install new front porch. | $125,000 | [SF1850908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850908/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Cottage St with permits, nearest house number first: - [80-82 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [65 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [121 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [32 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024 - [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026 - [133 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [19 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024 - [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [157 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [187 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-e-cottage-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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