# Building permits at 15 Ely Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $300,000 alteration or repair at 27-29 Myrtlebank Av, permitted Jun 25.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 14, 2024: Remove rooftop solar equipment and racking material consisting of (14) solar panels. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (56 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | Electrical | remove rooftop solar equipment and racking material consisting of (14) solar panels, make safe electrical, return after roofing ( by others) is complete and reinstall in same location with new snapNrack speed seal flash track mounting hardware. This is an existing approved system removed for roof. | $5,000 | [E1667231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1667231/) |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Solar | Install 14 flush mount PV solar panels on roof | $5,760 | [SF122259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF122259/) |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Solar | Install 14 flush mount PV solar panels on roof 3.29Kw | $3,760 | [E122261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E122261/) |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Roofing | Wall insulate wood shingle dense pack 4' cellulose R11 | $2,377 | [SF106766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF106766/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 55 ft W | Electrical | New weather head, new service mast, new meter socket, new panel, new ground rods, new water main bonding, | $4,500 | [E1867784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867784/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 55 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(869464) | $4,000 | [SF1858133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858133/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-granville-st/) | 300 ft SE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1901215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901215/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fairfax-st/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of existing single family. | $20,000 | [SF1905652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905652/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Installations for an addition, 1 bedroom, 4 lights, 7 outlets, 1 bathroom, fan/light, vanity lights, outlet and 1 condenser. | $4,000 | [E1904240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904240/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [772-778 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772--778-adams-st/) | 700 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | **AT RISK ** Out door seating 2026; Adding an outdoor restaurant patio to private property. This patio had been in existence since COVID but was denied for zoning purposes last year. There is a ZBA hearing for Sept 8. | Not listed | [SF1891156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891156/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-westmoreland-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,467 | [SF1890592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890592/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872972 Occupancy Committee.Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $20,340 | [SF1871277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871277/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [884 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-adams-st/) | 640 ft S | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891668/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 700 ft SE | Solar | We are removing 13 current solar panels for emergency repair, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed. We are not the roofers. No upgrades. No ground electrical will be touched. | $1,690 | [E1891881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891881/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 750 ft W | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of furnace and Heat Pump | $1,500 | [E1859977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859977/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [295 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-minot-st/) | 570 ft NW | Demolition | Remove 1 car garage detached to house burnt in fire; | $1,000 | [SF1791974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791974/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [40 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-granville-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | moving back into apartment after over a year and eversource would like to have a inspection of service before restoring service and change meters | Not listed | [E1860748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860748/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 690 ft SE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1870989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870989/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 690 ft SE | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof | $31,800 | [E1870991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870991/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [782-788 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782--788-adams-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Refinishing floors and painting | $10,000 | [SF1882779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882779/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [45 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmoreland-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | New gas line being added for a new boiler | $400 | [G1882031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882031/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872972/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1871281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871281/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of gas furnace, heat pump and coil | $800 | [E1857001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857001/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granville-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 36 windows; 2 storm doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $102,417 | [SF1863610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [735 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/735-adams-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1865327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865327/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [725 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-adams-st/) | 820 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1865325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865325/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [PL1862475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862475/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [G1862477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862477/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [221 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-minot-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | EV charger, DCC 30 amp install | $4,968 | [E1853018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853018/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-granite-av/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Emergency response to vehicular damage to exterior of the building. Stabilization, Engineering, Repairs as required. | $20,000 | [SF1845316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845316/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [103 Beaumont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-beaumont-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $2,500 | [E1904491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904491/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in common areas and units in this 3 family residential property. | $16,000 | [EFA1903834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903834/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-chelmsford-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Demolition | Demolition of existing back decks and Building a New triple deck to match existing layout. All new footings. Deck specifications will be summitted with attachments. Also minor siding repair on the exterior and painting of the siding. | $266,000 | [SF1902963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902963/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [559 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-gallivan-bl/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $6,000 | [SF1897735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897735/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [18-20 Rangeley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rangeley-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885066 885073 ) (Unit `1st floor, Unit floor 2) | $8,000 | [SF1890362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890362/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | rewire first and second floor | $15,000 | [E1886489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886489/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5-7 Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-milton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 2 family to 3 family and add 2 dormers to convert unfinished 3rd floor into 3bd 2ba living space per building plans | $200,000 | [ALT1745500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1745500/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [21 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sedalia-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $14,850 | [SF1869640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869640/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [21 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sedalia-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | CONFIRM OCCUPANCYOF 1 FAMILY.; Already applied for short form permit. Sf1869640no record of occupancy; | Not listed | [ALT1871285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871285/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate all interior rooms new finishes kitchens, bathrooms, dig down and finish basement, add full length dormers to build a full 3rd floor. | $300,000 | [ALT1772061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1772061/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Install gas range and gas combi boiler | $7,000 | [G1862136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862136/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sedalia-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing joists as needed and Remove the existing screens and install New windows in their place | $25,000 | [SF1860155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860155/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [699-703 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699--703-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | replacing a federal pacific panel with a code compliant panel. no upgrade required | $2,500 | [E1860926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860926/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | gas for new water heaters and stoves | $3,000 | [G1842882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842882/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1856315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856315/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [9 Rockne Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-rockne-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | 2 Mini split wiring | $2,000 | [E1852038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852038/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | run cable and data wire | $500 | [ELV1851810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851810/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | install 120 volt hardwire smoke within the unit only | $1,200 | [EFA1851814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851814/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | wire basement unit, add 1- electrical meter for unit | $12,000 | [E1851808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851808/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | bathroom reno | $3,000 | [E1850024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850024/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | install toilet new tub shower valve and vanity | $2,000 | [PL1847369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847369/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation and minor expansion of the existing attic bathroom, including plumbing fixture upgrades, electrical improvements, new finishes (tile, drywall, insulation, paint), and finish carpentry. Any framing work will be limited to the bathroom area only. No Dormers or work on the roofline. | $44,183 | [SF1844977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844977/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 14:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/