# Building permits at 14 Thwing St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $381,000 project at 17 Highland Park St, permitted Aug 19.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Striip and re-roof 20 square of asphalt shingles no structural changes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Roofing | Striip and re-roof 20 square of asphalt shingles no structural changes | $31,202 | [SF1805155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1805155/) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install 16 replacement windows - no structural work | $12,067 | [SF1766419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766419/) |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Insulation weatherization work for mass save program | $800 | [SF1550568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1550568/) |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Roofing | Skylight Flashing - Keep existing skylight in place Roof repair - Ridge Cap replacement (See contract for more details) | $2,800 | [SF1359173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1359173/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 200 ft NW | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 540 ft W | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [139 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-thornton-st/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | demo and rebuild rear porch with in the same footprint | $36,000 | [SF1875273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875273/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 860 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2775 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2775-washington-st/) | 980 ft SE | Grading | Complete two 2.25" diameter soil borings to a depth of 10 feet. An additional 15 soil samples will be taken from across the property at a depth of 5' below the ground. This work is an extension of the work performed under Permit SF1837680. This is a vacant property. | $5,150 | [SF1878880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878880/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 800 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 540 ft W | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 940 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [118-120 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-thornton-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown | $8,469 | [ALT1830442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 520 ft NE | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30-32 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-hawthorne-st/) | 740 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and insulation | $36,500 | [SF1852410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852410/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 530 ft S | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 490 ft NE | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [25 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hawthorne-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $4,367 | [SF1826448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826448/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Cedar Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-cedar-pk/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | New service upgrade going from 100 to 200 amps. Also installing new 40 space 200 amp main lug panel. | $6,000 | [E1906521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906521/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new fire alarm system. | $12,000 | [EFA1906257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906257/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | finish basement; rewire kitchen, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) living room, and one (1) bathroom | $3,700 | [E1892890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892890/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [102 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-thornton-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replace gas piping for laundry. | $1,250 | [G1888860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888860/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Value engineered set of plans for ERT1764897. Updated stamped structural and architectural plans reflect the changes. Cost of project reflected on original ERT permit submission.; e[Plans] Filed. | Not listed | [A1837437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1837437/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | For community event in parking lot: -Verify receptacles being used are GFCI protected and grounded -Verify extension cords are in tact and grounded | $600 | [ETS1887478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1887478/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Amendment for ALT1686181. Modification to original plans ( Revised plans ). First floor utility closet removed, stairs removed from middle of the building to the front. Second floor, remove utility closet, and move stairs from middle to front of building. Move room from front of building to middle.; | Not listed | [A1855739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1855739/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [51 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cedar-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Generator to power inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1853360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853360/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |

## 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 |  | 43 Marcella St | 570 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Ground up construction of a single family dwelling" | [BOA1663089](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-10-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [16 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-thwing-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [10 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thwing-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [7 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-thwing-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [4 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-thwing-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 05:58 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-thwing-st/