# Building permits at 102 Lawrence Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Rear End raising dormer and adding 100 sqft - still within the limits of FAR. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (53 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Other | Rear End raising dormer and adding 100 sqft - still within the limits of FAR, long form ALT1666908. | $8,000 | [A1696092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1696092/) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Hardwired 120 V with battery back up local carbon and smoke devices throughout a two family house | $5,000 | [EFA1735290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1735290/) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire a two family house | $40,000 | [E1735286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1735286/) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heaters | $12,500 | [PL1709364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1709364/) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $5,900 | [G1709369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1709369/) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | By right, convert back the property which was a two family previously, from a single to a two family. As per plans, interior renovations, new electric, new plumbing, framing interior as plans. | $300,000 | [ALT1666908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1666908/) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Emergency framing, foundation reinforcement and basement footings to catch the weight of the house to mitigate risk of collapse inside and outside of the front of the house risk as per structural engineer recommendations while waiting for long forms approval ALT16666908 | $15,000 | [SF1676698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1676698/) |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding. demo interior to remove old flooring and gut to the studs. ALT1666908 | $14,500 | [SF1661843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1661843/) |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Roofing | Remove 3000sf of architectural roofing shingles and replace with 30-year black architectural shingle. Replace 500lf of 6" drip edge. Replace 500lf of ice/water barrier. Replace first 1000sq ft of left side rotted plywood underlayment and felt underlayment. Rear addition repair - reframe and reroof. | $30,000 | [SF1585752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1585752/) |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Plumbing | Repair water main in basement | $1,200 | [PL606952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL606952/) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Electrical | upgrade 100 to 200 service | $3,000 | [E605891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E605891/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 180 ft E | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 180 ft E | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 660 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas test on existing gas line. The gas company shut the meter to the apartment. | $600 | [G1904752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904752/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove wood deck and replace with composite decking, install PVC railings,and cover all the post with PVC | $15,500 | [SF1899400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899400/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1887758 Occupancy Committee.Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $8,647 | [SF1879300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879300/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 720 ft S | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 830 ft SE | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 350 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Normandy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-normandy-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | exterior emergency board-up due to building fire | $10,900 | [SF1806757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806757/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Install a new bathroom exhaust fan with a 6-inch vent kit for 12 Richfield St Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, USA | $1,250 | [E1907274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907274/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement – approximately 31 squares. Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing system, including underlayment, shingles, flashing, and related components as needed. | $12,710 | [SF1890828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890828/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875237/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $23,115 | [SF1873042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873042/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $16,284 | [SF1851006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851006/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ;No record of occupancy confirm 3 familyELIZABETH CHARLES; | Not listed | [ALT1864354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864354/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall | $77,385 | [E1873045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873045/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Inspect Meter Socket for Eversource to restore power to a meter in a 2 Gang Meter Socket. There is currently power in the meter socket for the other unit. Eversource removed a meter for a payment issue, and is requesting an inspection prior to restoring service. | $100 | [E1869295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869295/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1862269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862269/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $54,516 | [E1851009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851009/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 8 Creston Pk Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1856611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856611/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Unit #3 only. | $3,000 | [SF1853013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853013/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 4 | $2,000 | [ELV1853195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853195/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 3 | $2,000 | [ELV1853193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853193/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 2 | $2,000 | [ELV1853192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853192/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 1 | $2,000 | [ELV1853190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853190/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Add one meter 60Amp underground for common area | $5,000 | [E1853085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853085/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #4 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853084/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #3 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853083/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853081/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #1 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853080/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [PL1835418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1835418/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [G1835413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1835413/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 254 Quincy St | 810 ft NE | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 29 to 31 Fayston St | 0.21 mi NW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1891781](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |
| Requested |  | 14 Coleus Pk | 310 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposed new construction of two four multi-family house on vacant lot as per plan e Filed" | [BOA1802289](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-26 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 180 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Proposing a new 4-story multifamily building with garage…" | [BOA1526691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-09-19 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 810 ft NE | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905491](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-09-29 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Baker Av | 0.22 mi NE | To legalize existing shed & storage of 2 bob cats on said property and add curb cut for proposed driveway | [BOA1883830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-07 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Lawrence Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [105-107 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105--107-lawrence-av/): newest permit Oct 14, 2024
- [109-111 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--111-lawrence-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [77 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-lawrence-av/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [72 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lawrence-av/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [39 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-lawrence-av/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [37 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-lawrence-av/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [29 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lawrence-av/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [25 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-lawrence-av/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [23 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lawrence-av/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 09:00 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-lawrence-av/