# Building permits at 8 Thatcher St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [E1896273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896273/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [SF1896265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896265/) |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 1 entry door of like sizes and no structural work performed. | $13,750 | [SF1744677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1744677/) |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Fire systems | Replaced 6 smokes on 2nd fl. Installed 6 smoke 2- front hall 2 back hall 2- basement. Installed 4- smokes on 1st fl. | $4,200 | [EFA1358928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1358928/) |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation | $300 | [ELV1247968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1247968/) |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Electrical | Remodel to kitchen on the first floor and second floor. do repairs to electrical outlets and lights i where is necessary | $6,500 | [E1023863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1023863/) |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Plumbing | 1st floor: 1 toilet, 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry connection 2nd floor: 1 toilet, 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry connection basement: 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1027592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1027592/) |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Plumbing | basement: 2 water heaters; 2 dryers | $5,000 | [G1027593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1027593/) |
| Oct 29, 2019 | Alteration or repair | replace front &; rear steps, paint interior &; exterior replace 18 windows, install cabinets, counter top, flooring on 1st, 2nd floor, install two tankless HW Heater, new pex water lines for bathrooms, install two doors, sheetrock, patch &; paint, electrical circuits if needed, bath fixtures, sand f | $70,000 | [SF1017314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1017314/) |
| May 15, 2014 | Roofing | Install a new roof. | $10,940 | [SF361387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF361387/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [19 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-thatcher-st/) | 230 ft E | Plumbing | installing a burnham x204 boiler | $5,500 | [PL1901067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901067/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [19 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-thatcher-st/) | 230 ft E | Plumbing | install burnham x204 boiler | $5,500 | [G1901061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901061/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 200 ft S | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site | $6,000 | [E1864293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864293/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 200 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home. | Not listed | [ALT1858943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858943/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 200 ft S | Roofing | Pending;ALT1858943 - Occupancy Committee.Remove and replace old existing shingles, 7 sq, right side only. Install high performance synthetic underlayment Apply up to 6 feet ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $2,800 | [SF1848047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848047/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [3-5 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-thatcher-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace front Deck install new footing, and new staircase. | $9,000 | [SF1842856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842856/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [15 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-westminster-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $21,000 | [SF1900140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900140/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [21 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-park-st/) | 980 ft S | Roofing | stripp existing siding install new insulation board new aluminum wrap on windows and fascia, new double four vinyl siding new roof porch instalation | $22,000 | [SF1904037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904037/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [57 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-thatcher-st/) | 770 ft E | New building | Clarification of Scope: Work originally permitted under ALT1190330 was intended to change occupancy from a single-family to a two-family dwelling with a two-story rear addition. Due to structural compromise from environmental exposure, the original dwelling was razed under emergency demolition permi | $350,000 | [ERT1794454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1794454/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 370 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 family home in existence for many years | Not listed | [ALT1858694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858694/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | 100 AMP main service panel upgrade needed at site | $2,000 | [E1886085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886085/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [961 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-hyde-park-av/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | 1) Removal of all knob and tuning wires. 2) Installation of new wiring for a complete electrical upgrades to unit #1. 3) Installation of new electrical sub-panel for unit #1. | $15,800 | [E1872948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872948/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 370 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [SF1851600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851600/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 370 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [E1851601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851601/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 460 ft E | Plumbing | Complete Plumbing for the remodel at the above address. | $12,000 | [PL1869104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869104/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [540 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540-metropolitan-av/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior: Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown Install caulk in the crack. Exterior: Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $86,000 | [ALT1824023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824023/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | • Remove and dispose of wall to create an open space between the kitchen and dining room • Install LVL base (according the diagram included) • Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop | $16,000 | [SF1856450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856450/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 460 ft E | Alteration or repair | No record of occupancy for existing 1 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1841216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841216/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [257 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/257-huntington-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 257 Huntington Ave #1 | $3,878 | [SF1895229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895229/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [34 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradlee-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrestersizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 3 ton heat pump | $3,000 | [E1895720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895720/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [135 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-windham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,300 | [SF1882245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882245/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [135 Windham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-windham-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,300 | [E1882249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882249/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881741) | $5,000 | [SF1882614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882614/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bradlee-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | New building | Subdivide lot for New Construction of a Two Family house, basement &; attic to remain unfinished, located at 50 Bradlee w/ 4 parking spaces(2-full &; 2- compact) and easement to 52 Bradlee (existing single to remain) w/ 2 parking spaces (1-full &; 1 compact).;e[Plan] filed.; | $600,000 | [ERT1598330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1598330/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-park-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover | $3,000 | [E1887361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887361/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumb bathroom and kitchenette in EDU | $7,000 | [PL1882025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882025/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade service 200 amps, adding one additional meter and panel, wiring the kitchen and bathroom, run wires for baseboard heaters, and installation of some light fixtures. | Not listed | [E1882818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882818/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1860397 occupancy committeeremove and replace 11 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $33,726 | [SF1859065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859065/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Northeastern Churchill AHU Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264258 | $10,145 | [ELV1859015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859015/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1-family dwelling Related to Permit App #SF1859065 | Not listed | [ALT1860397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860397/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [899 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/899-hyde-park-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Repair water main/ meter cracked and froze | $2,000 | [PL1845016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845016/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Lockwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lockwood-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Solar | Install 17.16kw solar panels on roof. 39 total panels. Add main breaker kit. No battery. | $55,461 | [E1850001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850001/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add Additional dwelling unit (ADU) in the basement. Add egress windows in the basement.;Home Owner Waiver | $25,000 | [ALT1773520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1773520/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [899 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/899-hyde-park-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Reinforce and covering loading dock-deck | $3,500 | [SF1844871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844871/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradlee-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Replace roof shingles | $18,600 | [SF1845405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845405/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:02 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-thatcher-st/
