Building permits in Boston, MA
Where to look up a permit, where to apply, who to call, and the big jobs permitted in the last 30 days.
- Permit office
- Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
- Address
- 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
- Phone
- (617) 635-5300
- Apply
- ISD online permits
- Look up
- Permit Finder
- Guide
- Inspectional Services
- Fee
- ISD sets the fee by permit type and job value. Check the ISD site for your job.
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Big jobs permitted in the last 30 days
37 permits for new construction, additions, renovations and demolition, issued 2026-09-30 to October 29, 2026. Newest 37 shown. Source: Analyze Boston open data (Approved Building Permits). Updated October 29, 2026.
| Issued | Address | Type | Work | Job value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 324 Shawmut AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Remove 3 existing windows and replace with 3 new windows. No structural work . Work to tkae place in unit 2 | $11,163 |
| 2026-10-28 | 130 Tyndale ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | kitchen remodel, plumb, electrical, cabinets, stone | $43,344 |
| 2026-10-27 | 62-64 Aldie ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Demo and rebuild of one back deck on same dimensions and sizes with its proper foundations and framing with disposal of debris. | $14,900 |
| 2026-10-27 | 330 Brookline AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Exterior wall repair | $32,700 |
| 2026-10-26 | 216 W Sixth ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Repairs to rear deck system, replacing rotted handrails, deck boards and adding new bolts | $5,450 |
| 2026-10-24 | 35 Winthrop ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | -Bathroom- remove tub surround tile, floor tile, vanity. Install new -Kitchen - remove old cabinets install new. -Install Vinyl plank floori | $59,630 |
| 2026-10-23 | 21 Oak ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Bathroom remodel at 21 Oak Street APT2. Convert Jacuzzi tub into shower stall. Replace floor and wall tile. Replace Vanity and toilet. | $42,780 |
| 2026-10-23 | 1-27 Boston Wharf RD | Certificate of Occupancy | 18 Story Core Shell Building, Retail, Restaurant, Office, Fitness, Service, Cultural, Research &; Development and Garage, Meat and Seafood M | $1,223,912 |
| 2026-10-22 | 354-364 Longwood AV | Long Form/Alteration Permit | At 360 Longwood Avenue, in the former "Clover" restaurant space on the ground floor, renovate the space for new "sit-down and take-out" rest | $800,000 |
| 2026-10-22 | 250-254 Summer ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | 5ft Floor existing office. Start framing of three new meeting rooms while waiting ALT1910104. | $10,000 |
| 2026-10-21 | 7 Elm ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | INSTALL 1 WINDOW FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. WORK TO BE DONE AT 5 ELM ST. | $26,585 |
| 2026-10-20 | 607-627 Columbus AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Interior renovations of existing office space to include installation of kitchenette, new flooring, paint | $66,343 |
| 2026-10-20 | 29 Hecla ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | FRONT PORCH : replace two post on second floor porch and replaced balusters and floor boards on first and second floor level. Also rebuilt f | $10,000 |
| 2026-10-20 | 15 Wigglesworth ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Rip &; Replace main roof - asphalt shingles, rip &; replace slate mansard, replace gutters, repair trim around windows | $30,850 |
| 2026-10-20 | 13 Wigglesworth ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Rip & Replace main roof - asphalt shingles, rip & replace slate mansard, replace gutters, repair trim around windows | $30,850 |
| 2026-10-19 | 176 Commonwealth AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Interior renovation of unit 6. Includes renovation of bathrooms and kitchen finishes/fixtures, lights paint, refinish flooring. | $200,000 |
| 2026-10-19 | 145-149 Kelton ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Emergency repairs to stop water infiltration causing corrosion of steel beams and metal decking above Unit 607. Repair south courtyard mason | $169,600 |
| 2026-10-16 | 41 Lila RD | Short Form Bldg Permit | Remove 4 existing windows and replace with 4 new windows. No structural work | $21,993 |
| 2026-10-16 | 1 Beacon ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Interior renovation on the 16th floor of One Beacon St. The scope includes selective demolition, doors, frames & hardware, glass & glazing, | $246,007 |
| 2026-10-16 | 139 Eustis ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Pending;ALT1908677 - Occupancy Committee.Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow-in dense-pack cellulose inside walls Roo | $48,300 |
| 2026-10-15 | 540-548 Commonwealth AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | We will be cutting and pointing 100% of the rear facade. Replacing broken bricks and repairing cracked sills | $114,000 |
| 2026-10-15 | 414-426 Boylston ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | G2 Capital - 3rd Floor Expansion - Short form Permit in preparation of ALT1909596 | $25,000 |
| 2026-10-14 | 226-250 Causeway ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Minor rework to existing office space including: demolition of ceiling and electrical rework. | $12,607 |
| 2026-10-13 | 373-391 Cambridge ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | 387 Cambridge St. MG Spa Demo Illegal work at basement, 4 rooms, 1 bathroom. | $15,000 |
| 2026-10-13 | 42 Edgemere RD | Short Form Bldg Permit | Second floor bathroom remodel | $38,750 |
| 2026-10-13 | 73 Old Harbor ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Removal of chimney till below 2nd floor, patch roof and subfloors. Dispose of all debris- NSC | $9,020 |
| 2026-10-13 | 880-888 Boylston ST | Certificate of Occupancy | Retail Stores &; Offices, Parking Under &; Store and Gallery within Ground Floor for Tesla Motor Vehicle;Certificate for Office Space - 3rd | $2,326,889 |
| 2026-10-09 | 333 Beacon ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Remove existing rear walkway brick pavers, pour new condenser pad, rework subgrade to create positive pitch away from building and reset bri | $44,949 |
| 2026-10-08 | 20 Milford ST | Certificate of Occupancy | Single; Family DwellingTemporary Certificate for Same Pending Completion of Elevator Work Expires on 1/7/2027ALT 1708604 Issued 5/6/25, A 17 | $900,000 |
| 2026-10-08 | 44 Holbrook ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Renovate kitchen area including installing new insulation, drywall, plaster, new flooring, new cabinets, counters, and new plumbing and elec | $52,500 |
| 2026-10-07 | 125 Durnell AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | -Removal and replacement of existing HVAC system with Air Source heat pump system. -Renovation of the following rooms.... Kitchen, Mudroom, | $377,200 |
| 2026-10-06 | 137 Marlborough ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Repoint the rear facade 100% | $60,000 |
| 2026-10-06 | 99 High ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Interior Renovation and Finish Upgrades of Existing shower room | $420,640 |
| 2026-10-02 | 222 Berkeley ST | Long Form/Alteration Permit | Wayfair (222 Berkeley St/500 Boylston St-Floors 2-5)= Office renovation including selective demolition, framing/drywall, glass &; glazing, a | $13,270,701 |
| 2026-09-30 | 66 Wycliff AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom , add second bathroom , new hvac system , remove exterior siding . | $129,500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 176 Commonwealth AV | Short Form Bldg Permit | Interior renovation of unit 5. Includes renovation of bathroom and kitchen finishes/fixtures, HVAC, lights paint, refinish flooring. | $100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1010 Centre ST | Short Form Bldg Permit | Kitchen and bathroom remodel | $128,554 |