# Building permits at 14-16 Colgate Rd, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 29, 2025: Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.74 KW and 14 modules. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 4012 Washington St, 570 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.74 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $15,421 | [SF1804745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1804745/) |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.74 KW and 14 modules. No ESS installation. | $35,982 | [E1804791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1804791/) |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (4788662, 4788654, 4788659) | $9,000 | [SF1482234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1482234/) |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage security alarm systems. | $1,200 | [ELV1051404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1051404/) |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Fire systems | Installation of a low voltage fire alarm system in a new three family. | $4,950 | [EFA1051412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1051412/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1846642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846642/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846634/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [173 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-brookway-rd/) | 740 ft S | Roofing | Right side house Roof repair, asphalt shingle Material. and Front porch roof Repairs with rubber. | $10,000 | [SF1907269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907269/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradeen-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Add laundry, full bathroom and bar sink to 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1896326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896326/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [601 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/601-south-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service 100-200A. & car charger | $6,000 | [E1905048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 250 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1895709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895709/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler, 1 electric heater pump, 1 wet bar, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bathtub, and 1 washing machine connection. | $7,000 | [PL1900833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900833/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler. | $1,000 | [G1900837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900837/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 250 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1895709-Occupancy Committee.Remove the rear old deck and build a new deck in the same area with the same layout | $36,000 | [SF1895080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895080/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bradeen-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Replace line side jaw for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890695/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [15 Whipple Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-whipple-av/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1888004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888004/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [3943 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3943-washington-st/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | renovation of 3 half baths | $5,000 | [PL1884136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884136/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1. Basement Egress Door & Exterior Stairwell 2. Egress Windows and regular window (2 Units) 3. Basement Bathroom Remodel 4. New First Floor Half Bathroom 5. Main Water Line Relocation 6. Mechanical System Options – High Efficiency Boiler + Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater | $56,278 | [SF1869660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869660/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4046-4048 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4046--4048-washington-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Various interior renovations: seal off cased opening between office and dining room, add door between office and hallway, add door between master bedroom and master closet/bathroom, miscellaneous plaster repairs, paint as needed. | $11,070 | [SF1864148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864148/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12-14 Elven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-elven-rd/) | 560 ft E | Electrical | Rewire the unit 12, and bring up to code | $12,000 | [E1860683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860683/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1-3 Lesher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-lesher-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace first floor front wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. 2nd floor deck replace railing with pvc railing. Rear deck replace wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. Install chimney cover. Replace some gutters. | $7,500 | [SF1850345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850345/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 600 ft SW | Roofing | North Side Roof Replacement, Skylights, Ventilation & Exterior Improvements | $19,689 | [SF1841423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841423/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [26 Mahler Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-mahler-rd/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Boston Animal Shelter added work - replacing a mop sink on first floor | $500 | [PL1845501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845501/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | New fire alarm system for a mult familty unit. | $18,000 | [E1907744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907744/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900825/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,169 | [SF1899402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899402/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | drywall basement and add one bathroom in the basement common area. | $2,000 | [SF1897263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897263/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3867-3875 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3867--3875-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas Boiler Replacement | $16,000 | [PL1895117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895117/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3867-3875 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3867--3875-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | replacement gas boiler | $16,000 | [G1895125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895125/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [6 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-blanvon-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM rubber roof | $4,000 | [SF1889125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889125/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4058 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4058-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | replacement of existing rear porch.same foot print size | $30,000 | [SF1873767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873767/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a replacement ductless minisplit system, one outdoor condenser and one indoor unit | $12,600 | [SF1855652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855652/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [238 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | strip and re roof | $19,650 | [SF1864928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864928/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement ductless heat pump system | $1,500 | [E1855654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855654/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [617 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/617-south-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $2,000 | [PL1849976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849976/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [50 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bradeen-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Installation of a non-voice fire alarm system for a 3-unit apartment building. | $8,000 | [EFA1849782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849782/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-blanvon-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck boards and replace with new decking material. Replace any damaged non structural components as needed. Install new fasteners and ensure proper spacing and drainage. | $15,000 | [SF1845324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845324/) |

## 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 10, 2026 | 4012 Washington St | 570 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Vertical and rear addition on existing 6-family residential building adding 7 additional…" | [BOA1871370](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2026-07-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [10-12 Colgate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-colgate-rd/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [27 Colgate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-colgate-rd/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 11:33 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-colgate-rd/