# Building permits at 8 Sanborn Av, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 24, 2025: Mass Save Insulation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (39 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $4,788 | [SF1722603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1722603/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

41 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 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 190 ft NE | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 200 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 240 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 410 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 990 ft N | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | replace and or retrofit 52 lights, add dimming wire to existing fixtures and install new dimming panel | $6,000 | [E1899223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899223/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 720 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of all exterior walls with fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $378,500 | [SF1891312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891312/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 870 ft N | 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/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 390 ft NW | 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 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 870 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [144-146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-temple-st/) | 820 ft N | 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 22, 2026 | [146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146-temple-st/) | 840 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 870 ft N | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 610 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | roof mounted solar | $9,000 | [SF1867376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867376/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | installing roof mounted solar | $18,000 | [E1867374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867374/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 15 squares | $11,375 | [SF1887261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887261/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Convert bathroom from 1/2 bath o 3/4 bath | $2,000 | [PL1865781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865781/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire 1 bathroom | $800 | [E1863835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863835/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [57 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) |

## 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 Sanborn Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [11 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sanborn-av/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [14 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sanborn-av/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [37 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-sanborn-av/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [60 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-sanborn-av/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [67 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-sanborn-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [76 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-sanborn-av/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 12:11 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, the one permit at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sanborn-av/