# Building permits at 1306 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA

20 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

38 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14, 2025: Replace airhandler and condenser. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (63 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | Electrical | Replace airhandler and condenser | $800 | [E1760783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1760783/) |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Plumbing | Dishwasher install | $150 | [PL1629387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1629387/) |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Electrical | Bath reno | $1,100 | [E1563089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1563089/) |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Plumbing | remodel guest bath in unit 5D | $3,000 | [PL1553245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1553245/) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Electrical | Kitchen outlets and recessed lights upgrade bathroom remodel | $4,500 | [E1538310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1538310/) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and 2 existing windows and replace with 1 existing door and 2 existing windows. No structural work. Work to be done in Unit 1D | $13,820 | [SF1529743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1529743/) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Plumbing | remodel master bath and kitchen in unit 5D | $6,100 | [PL1533738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1533738/) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Plumbing | install and connect gas range | $500 | [G1533743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1533743/) |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | UNIT 5D Kitchen, Master Bath, and Guest Bath remodel; no structural - to include plumbing and electrical | $141,000 | [SF1512703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1512703/) |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work | $7,235 | [SF1507337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1507337/) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 9 windows for replacement no structural changes work to be done in unit 4e | $9,315 | [SF1390382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1390382/) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Electrical | Bath reno | $1,500 | [E1386049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1386049/) |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Plumbing | remodel bath | $3,150 | [PL1351025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1351025/) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 7 windows for replacement no structural changes | $6,195 | [SF1335427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1335427/) |
| May 25, 2022 | Electrical | Kitchen plus bath reno | $4,750 | [E1329129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1329129/) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Plumbing | remodel kitchen in unit 5b | $425 | [G1324542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1324542/) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen and bath unit 5b | $3,000 | [PL1324544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1324544/) |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation with NSC with Half Bath (Off Kitchen) renovation with NSC | $53,000 | [SF1283846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1283846/) |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Master Bath Renovation with NSC | $31,000 | [SF1283849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1283849/) |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement no structural work to be done in unit 2a | $6,920 | [SF1268555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1268555/) |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement no structural work to be done in unit 3a | $6,920 | [SF1268554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1268554/) |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Plumbing | Replace Furnace | $8,000 | [G1255361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1255361/) |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Plumbing | Change out gas furnace | $6,000 | [G1122309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1122309/) |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Install 10 windows for replacement no structural changes | $8,450 | [SF1111209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1111209/) |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Electrical | Install Street Light/Cell Node | $1,000 | [E912950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E912950/) |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Install 11 eleven Harvey Classic replacement windows. Triple glazed with low e and argon Energy star rated at U.25 Same size as existing no structural changes. | $9,625 | [SF838681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF838681/) |
| Sep 6, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Install 8 replacement windows no structural changes | $12,000 | [SF749312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF749312/) |
| Oct 24, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of a low-voltage, wireless burglar alarm | $850 | [ELV642356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV642356/) |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Electrical | replacement gas furnace | $332 | [E531749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E531749/) |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace dishwasher, Unit 4B | Not listed | [PL537326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL537326/) |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Plumbing | replace furnace | $775 | [G531853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G531853/) |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Electrical | reconnect replacement a/c condenser | $250 | [E482553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E482553/) |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Electrical | replacement rooftop a/c condenser | $250 | [E473227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E473227/) |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace food disposer. | Not listed | [PL389392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL389392/) |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Electrical | Replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures at Harborview Condominium. | $1,400 | [E253738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E253738/) |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Electrical | replace hwh | $500 | [E113485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E113485/) |
| Jan 10, 2012 | Plumbing | replace hwh | $1,000 | [PL113455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL113455/) |
| Mar 4, 2011 | Electrical | Install a security system | $516 | [ELV66069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV66069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [73 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-old-harbor-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removal of chimney till below 2nd floor, patch roof and subfloors. Dispose of all debris- NSC | $9,020 | [SF1909148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909148/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service 200 amps under-ground service for a 2 family unit with 2 gangs meter without public. install 2 subpanels 125 amps. | $5,000 | [E1907396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907396/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, 1 full bath. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl 1 full bath and combi unit. | $18,000 | [PL1906846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906846/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Rough and Finish plumbing work for 2 residential units. | $35,000 | [PL1906589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906589/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 1St fl kitchen stove. 2Nd fl kitchen stove. 3Rd fl combi unit. | $16,000 | [G1906848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906848/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Two new gas lines for 2 stoves and 2 tankless water heaters. | $8,000 | [G1906593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906593/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [368 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-e-eighth-st/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | Shower pan | $3,000 | [PL1897815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897815/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1856561. We are going to install a gate on the existing deck to prevent "public access". We will then install an iron spiral staircase going from the existing deck to the roof top. We will then install a new deck and railings on top of the existing roof | $85,902 | [A1897647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897647/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing for water heater and back flow preventer | $1,500 | [PL1901961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901961/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Gas Boiler | $1,000 | [G1901960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901960/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [16 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-knowlton-st/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors. Non-Structural | $18,650 | [SF1899898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899898/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters | $18,500 | [PL1897905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897905/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 HVAC, 2 stove | $4,000 | [G1897904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897904/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 840 ft N | Addition | New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2. Addition of 250 sf added on rear side of building. No change in occupancy or use. Reworking the rear egress stair. | $153,400 | [ALT1819902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819902/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings. new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Relocate Kitchen, oak floors, spray foam insulation, board/plaster/paint. new woodwork. (Windows to remain). | $450,000 | [ALT1881842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881842/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | demolition of interior partition walls and reframe | $5,000 | [SF1883634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883634/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 960 ft W | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Main panel replacement, fix and install junction boxes for Home run branch circuits that are not safe in the basement, add 3 lighting outlets and 2 receptacle outlets in the basement. Install new 30A-240V heat pump system power supply. | $5,000 | [E1880182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880182/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1875365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875365/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling, Change of Occupancy to two-family. Interior renovation and alteration of layout. Basement and 1st floor as Unit #1, and 2nd &; 3rd floor as Unit #2. Construct new deck at the rear of the property. New kitchen and bathroom on both units. | $300,000 | [ALT1863574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863574/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and red bricks risers and red bricks on both sides.grind out loose mortar on foundation and repoint foundation | $32,000 | [SF1875186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875186/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mercer-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | Emergency permit. Interior Main Sewer Line Replacement. | $9,500 | [PL1873703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873703/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. | $22,922 | [SF1871417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871417/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. Utility Authorization #: 27795899 | $4,000 | [E1871402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871402/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Install mini-split; re-roughing kitchen; move water heater; add 13 lights | $10,000 | [E1870616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870616/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | kitchen and laundry remodel | $4,500 | [PL1864924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864924/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Building steps to go from existing to deck to rubber roof. We will then bulding/construct a roof top deck | $85,902 | [ALT1856561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856561/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [125 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-mercer-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | 30kw generator Running 3 phase 240 to a transformer then 120v 50amp twist lock tables to spider boxes to power av and toilet trailer. | $1,500 | [E1857086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857086/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Complete gut remodel of an existing two family structure. Structural modifications per architects request | $150,000 | [ALT1822175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822175/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen | $27,000 | [SF1856156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856156/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [66-68 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-gates-st/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | installation of new 30 Amp circuit for an electric dryer | $900 | [E1851689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851689/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [69 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-old-harbor-st/) | 690 ft N | Roofing | The roof was damaged by wind and the front part has causing leakage to the bedroom so an emergency replacement of the front roof is needed and scheduled on Saturuday March 28. The remainder of replacement of the rest of roof will occur the following weeks. | $50,000 | [SF1834158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834158/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Basement, Bathroom, and Electrical Wiring | $3,500 | [E1909154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909154/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [9 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-telegraph-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Atmospheric Vent Gas Boiler Replacements like for like. | $20,000 | [G1909398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1909398/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [98 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-g-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and install new rubber roof | $27,800 | [SF1907718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907718/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1903928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903928/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-knowlton-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP | $7,500 | [E1896202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896202/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [421 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Addition | Amendment to ERT1369496 to reintroduce roof decks previously removed under phased approval. BCAB variance for 4th story occupied roof access obtained (BCAB25-0062). No change to unit count, footprint, height, or original declared valuation. | Not listed | [A1823002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1823002/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [460 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/460-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $18,500 | [SF1874985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874985/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing; new perimeter foundation drainage, sump pump, waterproofing; framing, insulation, sheetrock; update existing bathroom; epoxy floor coating; painting. No change to footprint, height, or egress. Update MEP. Work limited to Unit 1 | $77,430 | [SF1863821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863821/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [416 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-e-seventh-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace (1) street level window unit- Vinyl replacements Replace (1) existing front exterior door and Front Mud room Door | $5,500 | [SF1844552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844552/) |

## 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 |  | 51 Gates St | 680 ft NW | To raze existing structure on a separate permit, combine parcels 0701262000… | [BOA1890064](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-19 |
| Requested |  | 40 Mercer St | 730 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Demo existing single family home…" | [BOA1758953](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-05 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 63 Telegraph St | 840 ft N | Zoning appeal: "New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2" | [BOA1835385](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-01 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 128 G St | 910 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Confirming and legalizing third unit in basement" | [BOA1824479](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-02 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Columbia Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1305 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1305-columbia-rd/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [1350 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350-columbia-rd/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [1410 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1410-columbia-rd/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [1187 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-columbia-rd/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [1506 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1506-columbia-rd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [1528-1530 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1528--1530-columbia-rd/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [1540-1542 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbia-rd/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [1556-1558 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1556--1558-columbia-rd/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [1005 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1005-columbia-rd/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [1612 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1612-columbia-rd/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 01:20 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 16, 01:17 UTC.

Map, all 38 permits at this address and 64 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1306-columbia-rd/