Boston Building Permits & Property Data

777 indexed permits · 10,841 code violations · Boston, Massachusetts.

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PermitGrab tracks 777 building permits in Boston, MA. Live tracking of 10,841 code violations in the same area. Last refresh May 08, 2026.

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11,618 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-17 Violation 8 Cherokee ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-17 Violation 321 Commonwealth AV Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-17 Violation 178 Saint Alphonsus ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-17 Violation 36 Cherokee ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-17 Violation 408 Hanover ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-17 Violation 25 Cherokee ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 44 Montgomery ST Occupying City prop wo permit Open
2026-06-16 Violation 27 Auburn ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 42 Sackville ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 7 Whittemore TE Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 63 Robeson ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 28 Lonsdale ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 5 Lexington ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 300 Medford ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 351 Geneva AV Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 1470 Commonwealth AV Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 330 C ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 602 Cambridge ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 28 Geneva ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 141 Centre ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 10 Fox ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 22 Boulevard TE Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-06-16 Violation 45 Charter ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 16 Merriam ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 48 Goldsmith ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 10 Marlowe ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 377 Broadway Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 147 Harvard ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 2 Dexter RO Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 5 Woodworth ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 34 Circuit ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 161 Cottage ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 152 Cottage ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 41 Chappie ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 189 Beacon ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 845 Second ST Occupying City prop wo permit Open
2026-06-16 Violation 93 Mora ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 304 C ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 180 F ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 18 Evelyn ST Illegal dumping < 1 cubic yd Open
2026-06-16 Violation 51 Garfield AV Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 61A Fremont ST Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 253 Newbury ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 64 Commonwealth AV Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 330 Bowdoin ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 536 Broadway Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 22 Marden AV Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 780 Dudley ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 40 Sheafe ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 22 Hull ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 197 Green ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 70 Jamaicaway Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 120 Coleridge ST Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 45 Hemenway ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 88 F ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 79 Russell ST Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 32 Russell ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 53 School ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 56 Church ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 4 Rosedale ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 2 Redfield ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 175 Main ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 195 Hancock ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 11 Mountain AV Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 12 Navillus TE Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 41 Carney CT Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 239 Maverick ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 536 Harvard ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 160 Berkeley ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 4 Gilmer ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 45 Vine ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 32 Fairfield ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-06-16 Violation 44 O ST Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-06-16 Violation 4 O ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 361 First ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 300 First ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 130 Nonantum ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 1595 Centre ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-06-16 Violation 17 Evelyn ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 2 Greenbrier ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 1 Circuit SQ Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 56 Murdock ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 330 North ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 30 Westville ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 55 Dakota ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 71 Dakota ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 116 River ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 56 Melville AV Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 37 Charles ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 11 Juliette ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 12 Fox ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 18 Commonwealth AV Illegal dumping < 1 cubic yd Open
2026-06-16 Violation 1887 River ST Unregistered motor vehicles- 2 Open
2026-06-16 Violation 130 Newbury ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 118 Medford ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 30 Fairfield ST Improper storage trash: com Open
2026-06-16 Violation 11 Greenbrier ST Overgrown Weeds On Property Open
2026-06-16 Violation 43 Hancock ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 10 Gloucester ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-06-16 Violation 59 Hancock ST Improper storage trash: res Open
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Construction Activity in Boston

New building permits in Boston, Massachusetts indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Boston Building Permits

Boston, Massachusetts processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 777+ Boston building permits — last refresh may 08, 2026 from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Boston requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Boston.

How Contractors Use Boston Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Boston use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Boston building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Boston electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Boston open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Boston this week?

PermitGrab indexes 777 building permits in Boston, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Boston permit data?

Last refresh May 08, 2026. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Boston right now?

Boston permit activity covers 777 indexed permits alongside 10,841 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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10,841 open code violations in Boston, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Boston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 777 building permits in Boston, Massachusetts. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Boston permit data?

PermitGrab collects Boston on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently last refresh may 08, 2026, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Contractors find leads in Boston by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Boston permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Boston = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Boston GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Boston addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Boston are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Boston renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Boston permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Boston mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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