# Building permits at 103 Howard Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,500 alteration or repair at 34 Dewey St, permitted Jul 22.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10: Demo existing garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 470 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Electrical |  | $300 | [E892235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E892235/) |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Alteration or repair | basic weatherization/insulation for attic and walls | $9,063 | [SF872929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF872929/) |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Plumbing | 2- back flow | $3,000 | [PL425604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL425604/) |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Plumbing | 2- Boilers | $3,000 | [G425603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G425603/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 230 ft NW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1907925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907925/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6 Beauford Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-beauford-ln/) | 410 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $45,045 | [E1907010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907010/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 860 ft S | 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/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 750 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,183 | [SF1897246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897246/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 750 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,181 | [E1897249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897249/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 860 ft S | 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/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | I will be wiring a brand new three family building. | $45,000 | [E1901900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901900/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 500 ft SW | Plumbing | new plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1900914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900914/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900828/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Installed 100 amp temporary service | $1,500 | [E1888877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888877/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventilation. | $11,174 | [SF1879728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879728/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 790 ft NW | Plumbing | steam boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1874013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 790 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove existing steam boiler and replace with new steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1874003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874003/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Just putting up a temporary service | $2,000 | [ETS1877385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1877385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for new 2-family. ERT1608682 approved by the ZBA on 4/18/25 with Provisos.; | $752,500 | [FND1806945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1806945/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 270 ft NW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 860 ft S | 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 510 ft SE | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-dewey-st/) | 470 ft W | New building | Construct a new two family based on previously approved plans and reviews under BOA 713534; ERT681984 and ERT1137032 but needing a ZBA extension letter for permit issuance. | $500,000 | [ERT1813059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1813059/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [118 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Installed two modine hot dog heaters | $4,800 | [G1906865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906865/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [23 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-woodward-park-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace wood fascia & window trim w/ PVC. Repair front & rear decks: PVC composite decking, PVC railings, PVC-wrapped 6x6 posts. Replace rear door w/ new steel prehung door & PVC trim; repair sheathing. Reinstall gutters, new downspouts; roof repair as needed. | $30,000 | [SF1903020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903020/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dean-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Go over exisiting siding with new vinyl siding. | $30,000 | [SF1901219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901219/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Unit 1 rewire all the bedroom, kitchen, new bathroom, at a new sub panel in the unit. | $15,000 | [E1900389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900389/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Woodford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woodford-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove the first-floor porch only, flooring, joist, balluster, hand railing, and stairs leading to the first-floor landing. Replace all with new PT lumber and joists for lower and upper first floor porch with all new lumber and composite flooring | $10,000 | [SF1895046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895046/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6 Victor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-victor-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1894408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894408/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Plumb. 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen | $7,000 | [PL1896787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896787/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1883398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883398/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo bathroom complete. Demo all bedroom cielings, new half bathroom install new kitchen. Drywall ceilings and walls tape finish,revised electrical, piant unit completely, sand refinish floors, til bathrooms complete | $58,756 | [SF1881970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881970/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 | [E1873779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873779/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-9 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--9-julian-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire left side in kind | $10,950 | [SF1862620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862620/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | 2 - family alteration permit - ALT1840462 Deck renovation, Outside lights 8 recessed lights 4 motion sensor light | $2,000 | [E1874435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874435/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [62 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-edgewood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 6 Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown New Footings: 24"x24"x24" | $14,000 | [ALT1840523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840523/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [24-26 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-julian-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm system for newly added ADU unit as fire alarm installer and designer, ALT 1686429 | $4,000 | [A1839045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1839045/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,772 | [SF1859058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859058/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [78-80 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-maywood-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | roof replacement, chimney repairs, rap doors & window trim, replace siding, repair 2 porches | $84,550 | [SF1860507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860507/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Replace roof, siding and redo front porch and replace back stairs, we will need to add 18 footings sono tubes and replace the front deck structural framing that is not up to code in the same footprint | $163,148 | [ALT1840462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840462/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 18 Dromey St | 730 ft N | To erect a three-family dwelling on a vacant lot. e Filed | [BOA1836018](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [101 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-howard-av/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [111 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-howard-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [87 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-howard-av/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024
- [130 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-howard-av/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [140-142 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--142-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [161 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-howard-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [41 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-howard-av/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 01:55 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/