# Building permits at 8 Violet St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $685,000 project at 1471 Blue Hill Av, permitted May 15.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2024: Wire outdoor 1 ton condenser with disconnect. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Electrical | Wire outdoor 1 ton condenser with disconnect | $1,000 | [E1677350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1677350/) |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Electrical | Wire condenser and install new 100 amp panel | $1,800 | [E1407463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1407463/) |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $5,961 | [SF1298587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1298587/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 710 ft N | Roofing | Strip and install new roof repair/replace rear porch refinish lower level with new wallboard and trim | $18,000 | [SF1905643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905643/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 640 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [SF1902099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902099/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 640 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 kw 11 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,600 | [E1902102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902102/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | backflow prev on new boiler | $1,000 | [PL1903254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903254/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Cookson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cookson-te/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1903253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903253/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halborn-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Span panel 100A | $3,000 | [E1905060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905060/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom and kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1902615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902615/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Rewire single family and upgrade service to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1895693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895693/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 280 ft E | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1895292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895292/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 280 ft E | Roofing | Complete replacement of approximately 13 squares of asphalt shingle roofing, including new underlayment, ridge vent, pipe and chimney flashings, and replacement of 39 sheets of 1/2-inch CDX roof sheathing for deck repairs only. No structural modification | $19,543 | [SF1880986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880986/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [211 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-selden-st/) | 350 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 2 entry doors: like for like size; no structural changes | $15,097 | [SF1880422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880422/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [27 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-halborn-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | New siding, windows, sheetrock insulation. Prime paint caulk sand floors | $100,000 | [SF1880215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880215/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [47 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-faunce-rd/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Installation of 01 - TESLA GATEWAY 3 and 01 - TESLA POWERWALL 3 (1707000-XX-Y) [240V] 11.5KW BATTERY on outside of residence. | $11,500 | [E1865516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865516/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [35 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dania-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown w/ Cast in place footings | $10,000 | [ALT1867434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867434/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [27 Faunce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-faunce-rd/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Add; Bathroom Kitchen Laundry | $3,000 | [PL1869774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869774/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [228 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-w-selden-st/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,900 | [SF1858155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858155/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-gladeside-av/) | 970 ft SE | Roofing | Install 14 sq of roofing material - no structural work | $11,984 | [SF1858261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858261/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [32 Dania St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dania-st/) | 530 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 11sq | $5,182 | [SF1851860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851860/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [PL1848900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848900/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,232 | [G1848898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848898/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | working on 1 kitchen sink and 2 full bathroom | $9,000 | [PL1830540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1830540/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [10 Woodhaven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-woodhaven-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | run gas line for 3 kitchen stove, 3 water heater and 3 furnace | $10,000 | [G1830544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1830544/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Running plumbing for 2 bathroom and a kitchen | $11,200 | [PL1895052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895052/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1428 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1428-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To extend the first floor living space into the basement. Work include the renovation ofexisting rooms/bathroom per plans. | $34,000 | [ALT1802791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802791/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Tear off 20sq shingles (1 layer). Install underlay, ice and water shield, drip edge, starter shingles, flashing, ridge vent, ridge caps and 20sq composite shingles | $10,500 | [SF1881551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881551/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installation of HVAC control wiring consisting of 18/2 daisy chain interconnect wire and low voltage for heat pump water heater | $20,000 | [ELV1888899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888899/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1424 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1424-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and install new roof | $19,000 | [SF1895476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895476/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [7 Cragmere Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cragmere-te/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair Deck | $8,000 | [SF1850327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850327/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1895869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895869/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3bath and 3kitchen | $25,000 | [PL1883448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883448/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Two Family with an ADU located in the basement per ALT1273328 requires a 13D Sprinkler System with Fire Alarm.;E[plans] Filed | Not listed | [A1807013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1807013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring of 3 dwelling units common area and new service | $40,000 | [E1874303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874303/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875243/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | Install wiring and new fire alarm system per engineered drawings approved by Boston ISD | $34,000 | [EFA1875326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875326/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1868382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868382/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1868388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868388/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [120-124 Babson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--124-babson-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior/Exterior removal of finishes to support pending ALT1873615 application | $150,000 | [SF1873788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873788/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [30 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mildred-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Electrical Temp Service | $3,200 | [ETS1870553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1870553/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [18 Mildred Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-mildred-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo, electrical, plumbing, no structural, fire blocking, install 4 windows, insulation; | $75,000 | [SF1868631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868631/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,500 | [SF1867367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867367/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mamelon-ci/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,500 | [E1867372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867372/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1867637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867637/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [16 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-mamelon-ci/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | furnace wiring | $675 | [E1805782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1805782/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [18 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-gladeside-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove existing deck and replace with new new footings 4 ft deep 12 inch diameter 2x10 double rim joists 2x10 ledger with new flsshing fascened to existing house using 5 inch galavinized lag bolts 16 inch on center p.v.c floor decking p.v.c rails to be 3 feet in height new stairs new handrail | $13,400 | [SF1858681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858681/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [60 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $1,500 | [PL1855310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855310/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [60 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100Amps to 200amps, 2 Condenser (Condenser Only), 1 Water heater | $5,000 | [E1825980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1825980/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1471 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1471-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 41 unit apartment building with resident use common areas | $685,000 | [PL1849066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849066/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mamelon Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-mamelon-ci/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing deck in same footprint | $10,000 | [SF1844853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844853/) |

## More on this street

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

- [23 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-violet-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [35 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-violet-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025
- [36 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-violet-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [40 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-violet-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [48 Violet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-violet-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 00:30 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-violet-st/