# Building permits at 139 Whitcomb Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $716,000 alteration or repair at 100 Westchester Rd, permitted Jul 29.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Apr 30: Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 2 Zone Mini Split System. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (26 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 2 Zone Mini Split System. Heat Pump Condenser is at Ground Level in the Left Rear Side of the House, 24k Wall Mounted Unit in the First Floor Living Area and 12k Wall Mounted Unit in a Second Floor Bedroom. | $22,000 | [SF1842685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842685/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Plumbing | Install New Yorker Oil Boiler in the Basement. | $9,000 | [PL1842633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1842633/) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Electrical | Wire an oil fed Burnham boiler and a (3 ton, 8.8Kw) heat pump. | $1,500 | [E1843275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843275/) |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Plumbing | Replace shower stall and toilet, no structural change. | $2,500 | [PL1554060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1554060/) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Air sealing; door kits and sweeps; insulate hatch; damming; insulate attic slope, attic floor and walls | $5,251 | [SF1428408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1428408/) |
| May 22, 2018 | Electrical | Kitchen remodel | $2,500 | [E830719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E830719/) |
| May 11, 2018 | Plumbing | kitchen remodel replace kitchen sink, disposal, dishwasher | $3,200 | [PL830210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL830210/) |
| May 3, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodeling. New Cabinets, flooring, Electric and Plumbing update. Open a half wall between kitchen and dining room to install an Island, peninsula. | $14,790 | [SF824982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF824982/) |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Electrical | Install 200 amp service basement | $2,000 | [E15981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E15981/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 240 ft NE | 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 | [E1900563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900563/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 240 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 gas stove and 1 furnace. | $800 | [G1893914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893914/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 240 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 laundry. | $11,200 | [PL1891842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891842/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 240 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1861562 occupancy committee.strp and re roofing/ replace all windows /remodeling 2 bathroos / update kitchen replace cabinets /patch and paint interior and exterior /refinish hard wood floors | $135,000 | [SF1860033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860033/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 240 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family residential. | Not listed | [ALT1861562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861562/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures, no rough plumbing | $3,400 | [PL1904367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904367/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [108 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-westchester-rd/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,910 | [SF1901759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901759/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 980 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No structural, no ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $4,857 | [SF1900246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900246/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 980 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No ESS no structural. existing system installed. | $16,478 | [E1900250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900250/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Wire Sauna | $3,800 | [E1889569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889569/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [100 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-westchester-rd/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the kitchen / dining area on the first floor. Add a bathroom on the second floor and renovate the existing second-floor bath. | $716,000 | [SF1871430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871430/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [48 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-malcolm-rd/) | 570 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement. | $4,000 | [G1875677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875677/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [107 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-whitcomb-av/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | install flue liner, install non-combustible surfaces below and behind stove. install wood stove | $16,000 | [SF1863803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863803/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1863070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863070/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $600 | [G1863069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863069/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1 Arborview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-arborview-rd/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $1,797 | [SF1860870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860870/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | bath remodel | $2,500 | [E1864653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864653/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | Full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1857655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857655/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [23 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lila-rd/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of damaged parts of the rear porch, including stairs, railings, and posts. No changes to existing deck footprint, elevation, or dimensions. All repairs will be with similar, stained pressure treated wood. Home is 2 story; porch is 1 story and not covered. | $17,500 | [SF1846737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846737/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, some minor work in kitchen and powder room, refinish floors. | $77,690 | [SF1850960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850960/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom remodeling and exterior deck replacement. Deck will be rebuild at the same size. | $49,000 | [SF1846800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846800/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [55 Louder'S Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-louder's-ln/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing 2nd floor bathroom. | $61,600 | [SF1894383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894383/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [416 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-pond-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovation of a previous science classroom into a Learning Support Center with study rooms and office. | $100,000 | [SF1875251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875251/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [60 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-westchester-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $9,624 | [SF1861935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861935/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [416 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-pond-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition of abandoned classroom to create new "support learning center" for British International School of Boston. Area of space is approximately 1,080 s.f. There is no structural work and no exterior work. Demolition is limited to classroom fixtures, flooring, ceiling, and storage. | $15,000 | [SF1862552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862552/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [73 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-westchester-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $5,000 | [SF1858025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858025/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [77 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westchester-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | New electric stove circuit | $2,616 | [E1860981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860981/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-lila-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1845151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845151/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10.

## More on this street

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

- [135 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025
- [143 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-whitcomb-av/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [116 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [115 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [107 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [103 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [91 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [90 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [86 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 08:07 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-whitcomb-av/
