# Building permits at 12 Western Av, Boston, MA Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 19, 2025: Installation of 20' of a 4-way 5" ductbank. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (20 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 19, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of 20' of a 4-way 5" ductbank. | $1,150 | [E1692817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1692817/) | | Nov 1, 2024 | Electrical | Annual Electrical Maintenance Permit | $10,000 | [E1660846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660846/) | | Apr 24, 2019 | Electrical | Security cabling and devices, 140 locations - cemeras, doors and intercom. | $136,000 | [ELV944837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV944837/) | | Jun 15, 2018 | Electrical | Continuation of permit currently open. At Harvard DEF, Extension of project to Harvard science center construction. Provide underground conduit and medium voltage cabling (15KV). | $130,000 | [E832025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E832025/) | | Jul 14, 2017 | Electrical | Install approximately 60 LF of 2 - 4" underground conduits from Eversource Manhole to Genzyme property line. | $2,500 | [E729825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E729825/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [52 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-cambridge-st/) | 810 ft SE | Fire systems | Replacement of Protectowire detectors | $8,000 | [EFA1907028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1907028/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [52 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-cambridge-st/) | 810 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement only of Protectowire detectors | $8,000 | [E1907024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907024/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 650 ft N | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/30/26, removal on 10/5/26. | $2,415 | [SF1902069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902069/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 650 ft N | Other | Erect 30x70 tent on 9/16/26, removal on 9/18/26. Please note: 20 Western Ave is closest address in database to new street (1 Milestone St) | $3,795 | [SF1901367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901367/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 650 ft N | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 9/18/26, removal on 9/21/26. | $2,415 | [SF1900653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900653/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [52 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-cambridge-st/) | 810 ft SE | Fire systems | Replace existing bladder tank bladder, foam concentrate, proportioner, concentrate piping, and exterior linear heat detection with new SFFF foam concentrate. | $198,000 | [ALT1847519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847519/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Removal of temporary ATS. Installation of new ATS. | $5,000 | [E1883759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883759/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Demo existing ATS. Installation of temporary ATS and temporary wiring. | $5,000 | [E1883757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883757/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 750 ft NW | Sign | Intstal "COOP" Retail Sign as APPROVED by BPDA. As per plans and document provided. All work in full compliance with MGL 780 CMR,527 CMR, 521 CMR | $15,000 | [ALT1870308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870308/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New ATLAS Hotel - Change Occupancy to Include "LIVE ENTERTAINMENT". This is a licensed full service hotel with restaurant, retail, Parking Garage. | $100 | [ALT1846962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846962/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 650 ft N | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 7/15/26, removal on 7/18/26. | $4,105 | [SF1872439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872439/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 260 ft N | Electrical | 30 telecom drops & 5 security devices on the 1st floor of 60 Western Ave (1 Milestone St) for tenant Little Sprouts RS-267340 | $5,136 | [ELV1864431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864431/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/) | 650 ft N | Other | Erect 30x40 tent on 6/18/26, removal on 6/25/26. | $4,105 | [SF1860374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860374/) | | May 5, 2026 | [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/) | 260 ft N | Electrical | One Milestone - Little Sprouts. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264159 | $37,000 | [ELV1845650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845650/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-hopedale-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $7,929 | [SF1899682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899682/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl washer and 3 full bath. | $15,000 | [PL1896070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896070/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [69 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-hopedale-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation, basement boiler with indirect. 1St fl kitchen stove. | $8,000 | [G1896074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896074/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [68 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-hopedale-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $11,246 | [SF1879253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879253/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Re-plumbing a kitchen sink waste to use the fixture as a "Food Prep Sink" | $350 | [PL1875774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875774/) | | May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage building automation and controls for RTU replacement | $1,500 | [ELV1849386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849386/) | | May 15, 2026 | [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Harvard 114 Western Ave RTU Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect Power for (1) RTU AG 264185 | $6,514 | [E1850049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850049/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | No decision posted | Dec 16, 2025 | 26 Windom St | 0.22 mi SW | To change use to: Single family and Additional Dwelling Unit | [BOA1769103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-26 | | Closed with no decision posted | | 50 to 54 Western Av | 560 ft NW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1856613](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-06-01 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Western Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [20 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-western-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [1 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-western-av/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [30-40 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-western-av/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [50 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-western-av/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [50-54 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--54-western-av/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [60 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-western-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [100 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-western-av/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [111 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-western-av/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [114 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-western-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [117 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/117-western-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:46 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 12, 06:17 UTC. Map, all 5 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-western-av/