# Building permits at 14 Rowell St, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 28, 2025: Replacement of existing roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 79 more permits (78 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 81 Sawyer Av, 730 ft east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Roofing | Replacement of existing roof | $16,500 | [SF1770112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1770112/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 230 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage system for telephone outlets, tvs, and doorbells throughout building | $60,000 | [ELV1889998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1889998/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 230 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of complete fire alarm system throughout 32 unit mixed-use building | $40,000 | [EFA1890007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890007/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 230 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical installation for 32 units | $360,000 | [E1888110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888110/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 230 ft SW | Electrical | Repair Permit for laundry Panel | $2,000 | [E1870344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870344/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 62 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | REPLACE, 10sq siding, labor | $8,500 | [SF1907092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907092/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [28 Windermere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-windermere-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | This is 2 dwellings unit,Underground service upgrade, 100 amp per unit unit and adding new meter for public | $7,800 | [E1875029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875029/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 360 ft NE | Fire systems | Partial Demolition of an existing Fire Alarm System @ 90 Cushing. The portion of the building/FA system being demoed is in a connected building VIA a Bridged Pathway, 31 Windmere, this building and system components are on the FACP located at 90 Cushing Lobby which is remaining active. | $12,500 | [EFA1904034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904034/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [39 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-hancock-st/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | Replace main breaker for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891697/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [12 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-trull-st/) | 470 ft SW | Addition | Connect the basement apartment to one meter only.( change from 3-family to 4-family) | $2,000 | [E1897914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897914/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-trull-st/) | 300 ft SW | Roofing | ROOF REPLACEMENT- 14 SQ Remove existing shingles and install new ice water & shield, underlayment, new 30 yr arch shongles, drip edge, pipe flashing, ridge vent and flashing of chimney. | $12,000 | [SF1902252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902252/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | 3. Remove and dispose of the existing tile and Durock from above the tub. 4. Remove and dispose of the existing bathtub. 5. lnspect the existing framing and make sure it is clean, dry, and secure. lf damaged, deteriorated, or rotten wood is discovered behind the walls, additional work and costs | $17,850 | [SF1895964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895964/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Replace shower | $2,700 | [PL1899366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899366/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [14-16 Jerome St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-jerome-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | #16 - First Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1896846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896846/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 33 Panels, 14.19 kW DC. | $12,000 | [SF1875168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875168/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 33 Panels, 14.19 kW DC. | $38,000 | [E1875191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875191/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | The project is creating an outdoor classroom at the existing school, which includes various exterior landscaping and patio/decking. | $320,000 | [ALT1874795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874795/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891565/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [41 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-cushing-av/) | 700 ft N | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof. Replace 3500 sf if asphalt shingles, install new copper gutters, install miscellaneous trim. | $30,000 | [SF1891144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891144/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | Adding a meter for the ADU | $1,500 | [E1882346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882346/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [81 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sawyer-av/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolish all kitchen cabinets, flooring, doors, plaster, and insulation back to studs. Dispose of all construction debris off site. Install new blueboard and plaster, flooring, windows, doors, paint, and new MEP's | $80,000 | [SF1886890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886890/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new gas main to the five existing boilers being relocated, connect to existing generator to gas main. Relocate the following: (2) domestic hot water boilers 500,000btus each, (3) heating boilers (1) will be standby only 800,000btus each, 2,600,000btus. reconnect gas generator 1,624,000btus | $55,000 | [G1883971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883971/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-salcombe-st/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Power to one condenser and one air handler | $600 | [E1887465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887465/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 780 ft NW | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 360 ft NE | Fire systems | Permit ERT1529869 for 31 Windermere has parts of 90 cushing being demoed. To do so the fire alarm needs to be pulled back and retested. Also a new upsized fire service will be brought into the building.FA retested and Fire service upsize approved only.(TN) | $50,000 | [ALT1812650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812650/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881137) | $3,000 | [SF1880178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880178/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $19,980 | [SF1877762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877762/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 330 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-salcombe-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Deck Board and Railing Replacement | $50,812 | [SF1875310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875310/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | New baths and kitchen@ Basement Unit | $13,000 | [PL1878699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878699/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [114 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sawyer-av/) | 280 ft NE | Plumbing | Test gas pipe meter locked out | $600 | [G1880431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880431/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping for 1 furnace, 1 dryer, 1 stove, 1 water heater | $3,000 | [G1878778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878778/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Demo and cap five fixtures, install new fixtures, and relocation of one storage tank. | $60,000 | [PL1875804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875804/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Solar | Required to add a main breaker in the MSP so we can perform a LDST in the meter main | $550 | [E1875215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875215/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1863114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863114/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Mount Cushing Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mount-cushing-te/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Removal of Knob and Tube, rewire lighting in 1st and 2nd floor living room, dining room, kitchen lights, 2 bedrooms. | $20,000 | [E1870411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870411/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 760 ft S | Electrical | Need to remove and replace the polywater system in the conduits in the switchgear. Need a utility shutdown to do so. Once the new system is in place we need the workorder called back in by the inspector. | $1,000 | [E1843932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843932/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 493 Columbia Rd Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1867530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867530/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $32,775 | [SF1861254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861254/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1863103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863103/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $109,725 | [E1861258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861258/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [14 Windermere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-windermere-rd/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | vinyl side home | $35,000 | [SF1861133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861133/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Demo & Make Safe Of Power to Existing Building that is being Prepared for Demo. This will include some relocation of existing circuits to Maintain Power to some areas being temporarily used during the Demo and Enabling phase of the project. | $25,000 | [E1860680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860680/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Jerome St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-jerome-st/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Build a roof deck over existing garage structure in which unit owner has exclusive rights to. Existing door from side of the building will be used as access to deck. | $26,000 | [ALT1830281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830281/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 380 ft S | Fire systems | Build ADU in Basement as per stamped plans to include fire suppression system for the ADU and all common area | $148,000 | [ALT1797544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797544/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 860 ft SW | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Upham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-upham-av/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, 3 family with public meter. Underground. | $14,000 | [E1858195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858195/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 380 ft W | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm system for sprinkler system. | $15,000 | [EFA1857362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857362/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 380 ft W | Fire systems | Install Smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $6,000 | [EFA1857356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857356/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | Wire entire four family to code. Service 200 amps add 4 meters including public. | $60,000 | [E1857347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857347/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $25,116 | [SF1849064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849064/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 710 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,942 | [SF1846902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846902/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 710 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $76,692 | [E1855801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855801/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 390 ft NW | Electrical | Final at the service. Please call the applicant to install the electrical meters. Eversource work request number: 26315195 | $1,000 | [E1853154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853154/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair front steps and railing Bathroom remodel: replace Tub with shower, toilet, vanity, new tile floor | $30,000 | [SF1846812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846812/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 650 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation | $1,500 | [PL1850495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850495/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | Add light, switch, exhaust fan and GFCI outlet to bathroom | $1,800 | [E1850426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850426/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing one family | Not listed | [ALT1847689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847689/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [89 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hancock-st/) | 270 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, Ductless minisplits, 3 duckless heads | $25,000 | [SF1843582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843582/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [38-44 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--44-payson-av/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $4,310 | [SF1829203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829203/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $84,084 | [E1849068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849068/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [40 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-hancock-st/) | 470 ft NW | Plumbing | Furnace replacement | $1,800 | [G1848114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848114/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 710 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $73,458 | [E1846906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846906/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [123 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-cushing-av/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Subdivision related to acquisition of 1,038 SF portion of 121 Cushing Ave (adjacent property). Existing residence at 123 Cushing Ave is a two-family, owner-occupied home with one rental unit. Confirm occupancy of 2 family.;No work is proposed in connection with the subdivision/acquisition. | Not listed | [ALT1820732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820732/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heater | $12,300 | [PL1845058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845058/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing first-floor and second-floor front decks and construction of new decks using pressure-treated lumber. New decks will match existing dimensions and layout. | $15,500 | [SF1900344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900344/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [554-562 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/554--562-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Demolition | Hand removal of a small brick structure covering a 2000-gallon aboveground storage tank outside - approximately 12'L x 5'5" H x 5' D | $5,727 | [SF1872808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872808/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [564-566 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564--566-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Install individual, non-illuminating, gold colored PVC flush to the wall. | $2,200 | [ALT1869818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869818/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [9 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fernald-te/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Strip and reroof. This roof will be replaced based on insurance claim price. If price changes, we will inform you. | $22,915 | [SF1852293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852293/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Correct ISD Violation V892294 at Unit 427 (salon). Remove debris from collapsed ceiling in 3 locations, remove standing water, replace damaged ceiling tiles, repair and plaster ceiling. Interior only; no structural work, no change of use. Owner authorization on file. Inspector: M. Flowers. | $2,350 | [SF1880869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880869/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install Ice & water & underlayment Install GAF lifetime shingles approx. 22 sq | $17,000 | [SF1886692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886692/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Whitby Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitby-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 13 Windows | $22,589 | [SF1868929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868929/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Strip roof - Install ice weather shield synthetic underlayment brown drip edge - pipe flashing - chimney flashing | $13,200 | [SF1872245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872245/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Adding public meter | $6,000 | [E1859131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859131/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 10 panels 4.1 KW DC No ESS, Structural upgrades Required | $26,190 | [SF1731656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731656/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and walls with blown in cellulose | $9,790 | [SF1847087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847087/) |

## 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 | 81 Sawyer Av | 730 ft E | To convert existing 3-family into 4-family by creating a basement dwelling unit… | [BOA1856369](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-01 |
| Requested |  | 6 Ware St | 750 ft SW | To confirm occupancy of single family | [BOA1844359](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-30 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 81 Sawyer Av | 730 ft E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1882483](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-04 |

## More on this street

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

- [23 Rowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-rowell-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [25 Rowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-rowell-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [26 Rowell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-rowell-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 19:00 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 79 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-rowell-st/