# Building permits at 131 Wren St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 15, 2025: Wire addition including: washer and dryer and all lights and receptacles up to code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 580 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Electrical | wire addition including: washer and dryer and all lights and receptacles up to code | $5,300 | [E1805484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1805484/) |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace shower and install laundry connection on 1st floor | $9,500 | [PL1804983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1804983/) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Addition | Enclosed existing rear deck by extending the living space. One story addition onto the Add an addition onto the left rear side of the house. Renovate an existing bathroom. [ePlans] | $234,760 | [ALT1769764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1769764/) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing rear deck. The Contractor shall install new footings as needed. In the same footprint as the existing rear deck, the Contractor supply and install a new pressure treated frame, with TREX decking for the floor and stair treads and RDI railings. | $38,250 | [SF1388045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1388045/) |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing siding and supply and install new vinyl siding and aluminum wrap for the trim on the main house and garage. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of one (1) second floor front window and re-frame the opening to accommodate a two window mulled | $23,930 | [SF461198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF461198/) |
| Oct 12, 2010 | Roofing | strip and reroof | $6,900 | [SF46690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF46690/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 White Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-white-oak-rd/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,337 | [SF1857004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857004/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [73 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-woodard-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation consisting of 3 Lavs, 3 toilets, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher and 1 laundry. | $20,000 | [PL1857670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857670/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [73 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-woodard-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping 2 furnaces, 1 stove, and 1 tankless water heater. | $4,900 | [G1857671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857671/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-wren-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-866472) | $5,000 | [SF1856701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856701/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-woodard-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Front porch, decking, replacement, Driveway, side porch, decking replacement in new balusters, Rear porch belt with PT Framing, 8 x 10 composite decking in handrails | $10,000 | [SF1850792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850792/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-woodard-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Electrical | Run and install 6 cable lines and 6 ethernet lines. | $2,000 | [ELV1850397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850397/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-woodard-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Electrical | Re-wire whole house up to code. Install a new 200Amp service. | Not listed | [E1850395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850395/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [193 Stratford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-stratford-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1906712 - Occupancy Committee.interior demo | $10,000 | [SF1905319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905319/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [177 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-wren-st/) | 450 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodeling kitchen Remodeling bathroom | $7,000 | [PL1906237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906237/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 550 ft NW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $20,200 | [SF1905742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905742/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Boxford Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-boxford-te/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $500 | [E1903377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903377/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | replace water heater | $500 | [PL1902056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902056/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [17 Oriole St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-oriole-st/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | replace water heater | $500 | [G1902052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902052/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Install wiring to whole house renovation including new 200 amp service, HVAC, and smokes. | $24,000 | [E1896081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896081/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | [E1896617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896617/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [65r Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65r-wren-st/) | 580 ft NW | New building | Replace existing two car garage with larger garage with office space above.;Fire rated between garage and second floor including both entrance doors leading into the garage to be verified in the field by ward inspector.;Not to be used as an apartment.; Demolitions SF1828941eplan-- BOA decision valid | $213,200 | [ERT1587251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1587251/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-martin-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Mini split install | $1,500 | [E1867124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867124/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [11 Pelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pelton-st/) | 780 ft N | Roofing | Strip and reroof 13 square. Install certainteed landmark pro shingles | $11,935 | [SF1875250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875250/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to include updated kitchen, stair location and 3rd floor layout changes and create new bathroom | $242,986 | [ALT1868525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868525/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [65 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-wren-st/) | 630 ft NW | Demolition | Demolish existing detached 2 car garage.;Dig Safe#20263212514 | $1,000 | [SF1828941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1828941/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [177 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-wren-st/) | 450 ft SE | Addition | Build a small 8 x 8 addition to take a half bath into a full bath and have a laundry closet. Remodel Kitchen. | $112,000 | [ALT1869139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869139/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Pelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pelton-st/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Install 8 solar panel system (rated at 3.36kW) to the roof of house with energy storage (rated at 13.5 kWH) on exterior | $18,000 | [E1881687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881687/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [71 Tennyson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-tennyson-st/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877523) (unit-1) | $3,000 | [SF1873786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873786/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-woodard-rd/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-859354) | $8,000 | [SF1870032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870032/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [373 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373-park-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | electrical wiring for 2nd floor master bedroom and bathroom addition; re-wire first floor den; install smoke/C02 detectors throughout house; wiring for heat pump circuit | $20,000 | [E1877853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877853/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [373 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373-park-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Master bathroom addition | $8,000 | [PL1874920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874920/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [197 Stratford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-stratford-st/) | 850 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $13,200 | [SF1874981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874981/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [36 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-martin-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200amps | $6,000 | [E1875042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875042/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [291 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-park-st/) | 450 ft NE | Roofing | remove the existing shingles and install new one | $14,100 | [SF1874789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874789/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [160 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-bellevue-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Install 2nd meter for irrigation. Install 3/4" watts 800m4-qt backflow device for irragation @ exterior of home. | $2,500 | [PL1870567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870567/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-martin-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Running power to garage | $4,000 | [E1864328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864328/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [329 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329-park-st/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | rewire 2nd floor bath room | $3,500 | [E1863703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863703/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [329 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/329-park-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | full bath renovation | $2,500 | [PL1861541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861541/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [47 Tennyson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-tennyson-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | wire in new ductless mini split system | $1,150 | [E1850081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850081/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Tennyson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-tennyson-st/) | 920 ft S | Roofing | We are replacing and repairing the roof shingles | $7,800 | [SF1845724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845724/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [211 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-wren-st/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 | $15,000 | [E1790292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1790292/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [207 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | install 11 harvey and 10 anderson replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work. | $27,655 | [SF1906719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906719/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [210 Stratford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210-stratford-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovation Deck. | $30,500 | [SF1906144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906144/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [296 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 23SQ | $11,000 | [SF1903032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903032/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [210 Stratford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210-stratford-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace siding | $48,806 | [SF1897678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897678/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [70 Robin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-robin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Renew 2 full bath kitchen laundry | $8,000 | [PL1903058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903058/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [70 Robin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-robin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace stove | $800 | [G1903059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903059/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [31 Pelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-pelton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $25,600 | [SF1901101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901101/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 Robin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-robin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Complete electrical renovation of existing single-family residence, including replacement of existing electrical wiring, devices, fixtures, and electrical equipment as required by code. | $20,000 | [E1900138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900138/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-landseer-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) furnace to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1895880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895880/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [40 Woodard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-woodard-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. No dumpster needed. | $9,060 | [SF1888133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888133/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [19 Allenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-allenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | 200A overhead service upgrade | $2,700 | [E1882786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882786/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [54 Howitt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-howitt-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 873919) | $5,000 | [SF1867840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867840/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [231 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove old fg batts, spray foam roofline, paint exposed foam, & sheathing access | $10,144 | [SF1867362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867362/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [128 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Application to install 10' x 12' Gorilla Elite shed behind garage. Setbacks are 6'3" from both garage and property line. Thank you. | $5,700 | [ALT1867974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867974/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [9 Larkhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-larkhill-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen, install new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, remodel second floor bathroom, reinsulate walls, blueboard and plaster, ceramic tile, install new plumbing and lighting fixtures. | $25,000 | [SF1874584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874584/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [19 Allenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-allenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Install 6.9kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $21,900 | [SF1860418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860418/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [19 Allenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-allenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Install 6.9kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $14,600 | [E1861740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861740/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [20 Pelton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-pelton-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re roof 1 square of roof to code | $2,500 | [SF1871245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871245/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Allenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-allenwood-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Install EV charger in driveway | $2,800 | [E1860435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860435/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [70 Robin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-robin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and bathroom remodeling Add a new bathroom on the 2nd floor. | $104,000 | [SF1857383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857383/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [231 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 to 200 amps | $4,500 | [E1851102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851102/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 17.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Wren St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [139 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-wren-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [123 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-wren-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [113 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/113-wren-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025
- [177 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-wren-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [188 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-wren-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [65 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-wren-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [58 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-wren-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [56 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-wren-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026
- [52 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-wren-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [211 Wren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-wren-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 16:18 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-wren-st/