# Building permits at 119 Brown Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 55 Brown Av, permitted Sep 18.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 8, 2024: Vinyl siding strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate Install Grip Rite barrier Install Estate. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 85 more permits (82 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 160 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 55 Brown Av, 810 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2024 | Roofing | Vinyl siding strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate Install Grip Rite barrier Install Estate siding install new gutter and downspouts remove existing shingle roof install new GAF Timberline shingles Demo deck boards and replace with Azek Coastline decking | $25,000 | [SF1668669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1668669/) |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $8,000 | [SF1629173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1629173/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [29 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-rowe-st/) | 160 ft NE | New building | Erect two (2) family structure on existing 4,104 square foot lot with parking for 2 vehicles in enclosed garage.;Permit application is under the;10th Edition.;E[plans] Filed.; | $150,000 | [ERT1748690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1748690/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Plumbing | new elevator addition for Brooke charter school. Plumbing for new roof drains, elevator sump pump and breakroom sink | $30,000 | [PL1907715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907715/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Addition | Erect a rear addition to existing school as per plans.Reassigned to DB on 6/26/2026 | $150,000 | [ALT1804788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804788/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-876598) | $3,000 | [SF1882616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882616/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/) | 440 ft W | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904526/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy CommitteeInstalling 6 ductless mini split heads and 1 outdoor condenser | $34,000 | [SF1896334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896334/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Full gut remodel of interior Replace all fixtures DW+Plaster+Paint Refinish Floors Till all bathrooms Replace Cabinets Refrence ALT1861039 | $500,000 | [SF1901755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901755/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | New home. 200amps overhead service. Finished basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. Recessed lighting in main areas. Center fixture in each bedroom. Cat6 data runs in each family area. Fire protection | $35,000 | [E1901212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901212/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | New construction | $5,000 | [PL1900983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900983/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 580 ft W | Electrical | Ductless mini split and 100 Amp existing panel upgrade | $2,450 | [E1896272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896272/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the outside walls with blown cellulose | $13,733 | [SF1821193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1821193/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sheldon-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amp to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1896369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896369/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22-24 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-mount-hope-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace toilet, vanity, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1895798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895798/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [217-219 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217--219-florence-st/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1895308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895308/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1894314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894314/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 970 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Install 6ft vinyl fence on property line | $1,000 | [ALT1894745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894745/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [20 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-destefano-rd/) | 920 ft E | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1890138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890138/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Wire for coax to one location in basement apartment | $150 | [ELV1886623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886623/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 980 ft S | Fire systems | Wire One 120V Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector in basement apartment. | $250 | [EFA1886619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886619/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing electrical service with a new 200 amp overhaed service,with 2 new meters for a total of 4. 1 meter for apt 16,1 meter for apt 18,1 meter for the new basement apt, and 1 meter for the common area. Wire the new basement apartment for light and power. | $11,000 | [E1886614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886614/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sheldon-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Cabinets in Kitchen, Facelift of half bath, facelift of full bath | $15,000 | [SF1879970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879970/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 960 ft SE | Roofing | Work description consists of removal and disposal of existing roof shingles and installation of new GAF roofing material/shingles. | $13,500 | [SF1880100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880100/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Mini split condenser wiring (4.25 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1878274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878274/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [100 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-cummins-hw/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | install new backflow preventer for irrigation | $3,000 | [PL1874845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874845/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | NEW CAT6 CABLING SCOPE: Total Cables – 66) 12 – 1 Port Wireless Access Point Locations 11 – 1 Port Wall Phone Locations 11 – 1 Port Projector Locations 16 – 2 Port Wall Drop Locations | $60,000 | [ELV1873898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873898/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | 2 family plumbing for both units. | $35,000 | [PL1869765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869765/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing an old cast iron boiler with a new one. Need to modify inocming gas line and inlet. | $10,000 | [G1867719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867719/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [48 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-sherwood-st/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1867967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867967/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Upgrade wiring and service to 200AMP. Install new boiler. Patch walls and ceiling and paint. Sand and re-finish HW Floors. No structural work. No exterior work. | $78,944 | [SF1848027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848027/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Bring existing outlets into the new framed exterior walls in 3 classrooms on the 3rd floor. | $4,500 | [E1863227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863227/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire of house 1st floor and 2nd floor 2 bathrooms and kitchen and hallway basement laundry | $15,000 | [E1862486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862486/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovation of classrooms | $256,032 | [SF1856151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856151/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Grading | Exploratory excavation of existing school ahead of ALT1804788 being issued. | $50,000 | [SF1853560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853560/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding a laundry box in a 2nd floor bedroom. New PVC drain stack tied in directly to the 3" main in basement, and individual vent tying into 4" vent stack in attic crawl space. Replacing exisiting non-functioning natural gas cast iron boiler with new Burnham X-207N-TH natural gas fired boiler. | $13,500 | [PL1861046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861046/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [100 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-cummins-hw/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install pvc piping in the ground to accommodate 5post lights and 2 power pedestals | $8,000 | [E1858551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858551/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [48 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-sherwood-st/) | 690 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-867515) | $6,000 | [SF1856241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856241/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Palfrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-palfrey-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $55,000 | [ALT1852700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852700/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [52 Brookdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-brookdale-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Emergency service repair due to the storm over the weekend - 200A upper portion only | $3,290 | [E1856251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856251/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 2 baths 2 kitchens | $7,500 | [PL1798226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798226/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2-6 Fowle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-fowle-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,758 | [SF1850283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850283/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [224 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224-florence-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | add outlets on a new wall, and install switch install 6 recessed lights and 1 recessed light on closet | $1,800 | [E1850570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850570/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 810 ft W | Plumbing | Full bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [PL1850692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850692/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Installing burglar alarm system in Brooke Charter School. | $6,800 | [ELV1843485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843485/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Complete Bathroom renovation | $2,500 | [E1849969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849969/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-prospect-av/) | 270 ft N | Electrical | EV charger | $1,366 | [E1848791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848791/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodeling including installation of new walk-in shower | $29,200 | [SF1848002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848002/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2-2h Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2h-sheldon-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers, one air handler, one evaporator coil, and three mini split heads. | $10,115 | [E1838480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838480/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [483-497 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483--497-hyde-park-av/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $4,854 | [SF1844929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844929/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [446-450 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/446--450-hyde-park-av/) | 900 ft NE | Fire systems | Installing fire alarm system Two pull stations Two smoke Three horns strobes One cooking hood One beacon One strobe only | $4,000 | [EFA1846002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846002/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844680/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model # 3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [SF1899332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899332/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [SF1904146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904146/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [E1904151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904151/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wiring a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model #3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [E1899334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899334/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [85 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Drill and blow exterior walls air seal and insulate attic floor | $6,925 | [SF1902191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902191/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing kitchen and first-floor half bathroom. selective demolition, framing and carpentry modifications, insulation, drywall, plaster repairs, painting, new mep's, kitchen cabinet installation. | $95,493 | [SF1883331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883331/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [169 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 1 | $2,664 | [SF1897747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897747/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. | $4,800 | [SF1899346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899346/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for basement | $200,000 | [PL1893926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893926/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [101 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1897462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897462/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [86 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | strip and install a new roof | $12,800 | [SF1896214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896214/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [101 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage (board-up only) | $1,000 | [SF1894933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894933/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 KW 17 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery storage installed on exterior of home | $62,100 | [SF1890467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890467/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 KW 17 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery storage installed on exterior of home | $62,100 | [E1890470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890470/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [167 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-sycamore-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | - Demo bx circuits. - Rewire with romex. | $7,000 | [E1877949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877949/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [105 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-cummins-hw/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Interstate to erect two 20'x20'x8'h tents for BPS event. Install: 8/10. Removal: 8/13. | $3,879 | [SF1883916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883916/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Service Conductor Refeed - Replacing existing meter and service disconnect to address code violations | $2,000 | [E1887323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887323/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [218 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-florence-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1880370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880370/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [218 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-florence-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $15,771 | [SF1880367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880367/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [193 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate exterior walls and basement ceiling. | $20,000 | [SF1883600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883600/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [SF1867122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867122/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [E1867140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867140/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Rough plumbing as well as finish. Converting an illegal bathroom into a legal bathroom in basement | $2,500 | [PL1866847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866847/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [85 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,330 | [SF1863018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863018/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [23 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-heathcote-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $11,852 | [SF1860009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860009/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | At the basement, wired a new one-bedroom apartment, including lighting, receptacles, switches, smoked detectors and required electrical circuits. Installed recessed lighting throughout the unit and added a new meter socket for the electrical service. | $9,000 | [E1863806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863806/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [185 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-sycamore-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-864354) | $2,000 | [SF1856242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856242/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [420 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | backflow preventer, water pipe | $1,000 | [PL1842874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1842874/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [420 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Install a Navian boiler 170,000 btu | $1,000 | [G1842508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842508/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [97 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows in unit 2. No structural changes. | $7,931 | [SF1848885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848885/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [111 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sycamore-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | upgrade service. rewire apartment 1 and apartment 2. rough and finish | $24,000 | [E1845302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845302/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [93 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-cummins-hw/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | 10x12 Shed; Needs to be 4 feet away from all property lines.; | $600 | [SF1847269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847269/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [97 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 2 bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1845431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845431/) |

## 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 55 Brown Av | 810 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Interior + Exterior Renovation - Replace all bathrooms - Replace Electrical Panel - Replace…" | [BOA1881627](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| No decision posted | Aug 26, 2025 | 132r Sycamore St | 0.23 mi NW | To erect a one car detached garage… | [BOA1717051](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-05-02 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 86 Brown Av | 450 ft SW | To change the occupancy from 2 family to 4 units | [BOA1817575](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-30 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 190 to 200 Cummins Hw | 660 ft S | To erect a rear addition to existing school… | [BOA1814225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [127 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-brown-av/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [103 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-brown-av/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [135 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-brown-av/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [92 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-brown-av/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [158 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-brown-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [168 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-brown-av/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [41 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-brown-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [36 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-brown-av/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:31 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 85 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-brown-av/