# Building permits at 14 Allstate Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $980,000 project at 7 Transit St, permitted Jul 9.

29 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 5: Rooftop solar installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. A zoning request for this address is on file.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 608 solar modules. 350.97 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907245/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Plumbing | Replacing (10) existing rooftop units, like for like | $82,001 | [G1897518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897518/) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Electrical | 15 alarm devices, 15 cameras | $7,384 | [ELV1762412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1762412/) |
| May 15, 2025 | Electrical | All electrical | $184,000 | [E1711418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1711418/) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Plumbing | Installation of (2) unisex bathrooms, breakroom fixtures. | $26,438 | [PL1714842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1714842/) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Plumbing | Installing new low pressure gas piping above roof. | $7,775 | [G1715519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1715519/) |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Electrical | Install video surveillance system according to attached plans. | $6,732 | [ELV1615216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1615216/) |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Sign | Remove all exterior wall signage above storefront. Install new 17' 10" x 123.25" set of internally illuminated channel led letters (logo) for best buy retail store. Square footage to remain same. | $8,000 | [ALT1527780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1527780/) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Electrical | CCTV and Security System modifictions | $75,000 | [ELV1537244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1537244/) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | reduction in scope of work and total cost of construction | Not listed | [A1505307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1505307/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Fire systems | Alteration to existing Retail space to create a new Tenant shell space | $65,000 | [EFA1519036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1519036/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Electrical | Alteration to existing Retail store to create new Tenant shell space in give back area | $425,000 | [E1519029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1519029/) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Electrical | Furnish & Install 180 data locations Best Buy Dorchester Address: 14 Allstate Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125 Floors: 1st Floor | $38,000 | [ELV1512149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1512149/) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Plumbing | Renovation of existing retail space for incoming Best Buy store | $78,000 | [PL1517279](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1517279/) |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Proposed subdivide/downsize and split existing demised area into two separate defined tenants.; New space to be known as 16 Allstate Rd as per plans | $2,500,000 | [ALT1448575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1448575/) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Electrical | Telecom: Furnish & Install (14) data locations | $1,900 | [ELV1396791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1396791/) |
| May 11, 2022 | Electrical | "BEST BUY" Install a quad outlet behind Customer Service | $1,000 | [E1333039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1333039/) |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Electrical | Disconnect and Reconnect sales racking/Display and add ems quad outlets | $1,500 | [E1156526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1156526/) |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect outlets in order to relocate gondolas | $2,000 | [E1059730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1059730/) |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Electrical | Relocation of fixtures and power poles. | $3,000 | [E1053584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1053584/) |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Electrical | Disconnect/reconnect of receptacles in order to relocate gondolas. | $2,000 | [E966854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E966854/) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Electrical | Remodel of the mobile department, Disconnect and reconnect sales racking, and add quad outlets in Magnolia Homes | $8,000 | [E924111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E924111/) |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect fixtures in the store so new displays can be added/changed. Add outlets to displays that don't have ems power. | $1,500 | [E850806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E850806/) |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Electrical | Best Buy- We will be disconnecting the power to the display racking so they can be rearranged in the store. Once the racking is in the new location we will then return power to the displays. | $3,500 | [E736982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E736982/) |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation. | Not listed | [PL541821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL541821/) |
| Oct 7, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Rest room remodel. New finishes, replace countertops, sinks and faucets with new, new urinal at ada compliant height, new partitions, and new rest room accessories. No change to existing fixture count. | $50,000 | [SF522194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF522194/) |
| Feb 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | in Best Buy store - replace ceiling tiles - approximateley 25 tiles | $500 | [SF449182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF449182/) |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Electrical | Water in electrical panel, electrical inspector Frank shut down store until proven safe for operation. Work proposed is to open all gear and report findings to municipality that gear is safe. Install 50 amp temp line for heaters. | $3,000 | [E447722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E447722/) |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Electrical | fixture replacement | $15,000 | [E314795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E314795/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 540 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 620 solar modules. 358.05 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907237/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 700 ft SE | Roofing | Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement. | $161,885 | [SF1896606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896606/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 700 ft SE | Fire systems | Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller. Install new like in kind. | $93,000 | [ALT1871233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871233/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-allstate-rd/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Within Home Depot: Disconnect then reconnect power to Bays (no new fixtures being installed): Aisle 01: 01-007, 01-009, 01-011, 01-013, 01-015, 01-017, 01-019, 01-021 Aisle 02: All bays Aisle03: 03-020 & 03-022 Aisle 48: 48-EC2 Aisle 49: 49-001, 49-003, 49-005, 49-007, 49-009, 49-011 | $2,775 | [E1871135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871135/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [63r Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63r-boston-st/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that utility room poking out outside into the soffit that is on the outside of the building, we will need to demo a section of that soffit to run our gas line within and bring that line all the way over | $7,000 | [G1860820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860820/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [7 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-allstate-rd/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | disconnect, relocate, reconnect gondolas and powerpoles | $4,000 | [E1860487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860487/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Jan Karski Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-jan-karski-wy/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Replace Electrical panel guts & breakers that had been damaged by water - Panel service pool equipment. | $2,500 | [E1859196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859196/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [7 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-allstate-rd/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | Install 9x Receptacles for Price Checkers MAC Station inside of Target Store. | $4,750 | [E1857309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857309/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 540 ft SW | Plumbing | TJ Maxx - Remove and install 4 new Lav sinks. relocate and install new lounge sink. Install water fill station onto existing cooler. Remove and re-install 5 toilets | $12,000 | [PL1849149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849149/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8b Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8b-allstate-rd/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Relocate the existing receptacles to the new cashwrap cabinets. Install new track lights | $22,000 | [E1848464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848464/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Install new heating boiler with water piping to automatic water feeder and install backflow preventer. | $55,000 | [PL1907470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907470/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Furnish and install new gas piping from meter location to new boiler and existing water heater | $55,000 | [G1907467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907467/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885688) | $9,000 | [SF1894522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894522/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding, install window trim, new exterior vent and approximately 60 LF of gutter. | $30,000 | [SF1902821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902821/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1887200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887200/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20-36 District Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--36-district-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Install one set of customer supplied channel letters, Tropical Smoothie Bar as per BPDA stamped plans. 2' high overall x 9'-7.375". No blade sign to be installed. | $4,050 | [ALT1877314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877314/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation all gas pipe of whole house. | $15,500 | [G1875540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875540/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |

## 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 |  | At this address |  | To change the Occupancy to include accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations | [BOA1886444](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Washburn St | 0.23 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1873333](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-16 |
| Approved | Feb 24, 2026 | 634 Dorchester Av | 0.22 mi E | To change occupancy from a 3-family dwelling to a 4-family dwelling by converting a full walkout basement… | [BOA1784126](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-30 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [16 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-allstate-rd/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [7 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-allstate-rd/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [5 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-allstate-rd/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [100 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-allstate-rd/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [103 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-allstate-rd/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 23:27 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 29 permits at this address and 19 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-allstate-rd/