# Building permits at 15 Howe St, Boston, MA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2024: Framing space in the basement for storage only. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 85 more permits (84 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 81 Sawyer Av, 780 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Other | Framing space in the basement for storage only. | $1,800 | [SF1650662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1650662/) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Fire systems | Install New Fire Alarm System | $8,000 | [ALT1573913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1573913/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Plumbing | Plumbing for 6 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, and one laundry room. | $5,000 | [PL1517494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1517494/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Plumbing | Install 3 water heaters, 3 furnaces and 3 stoves. | $10,000 | [G1517501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1517501/) |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Fire systems | To install a new fire alarm system | $6,500 | [EFA1507131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1507131/) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Electrical | Install 9 cable jacks in apartment & 9 telephone | $15,000 | [ELV1497014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1497014/) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Fire systems | Install smoke & carbon in 3 apartment | $15,009 | [EFA1497015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1497015/) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Electrical | Wiring of 3 family house smoke detectors cable and public meter & service | $27,000 | [E1497012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1497012/) |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Electrical | Install Security System | Not listed | [ELV188939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV188939/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Adding a meter for the ADU | $1,500 | [E1882346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882346/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 220 ft N | Plumbing | New baths and kitchen@ Basement Unit | $13,000 | [PL1878699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878699/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 220 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping for 1 furnace, 1 dryer, 1 stove, 1 water heater | $3,000 | [G1878778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878778/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 220 ft N | 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 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 140 ft SW | 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/) | 140 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 170 ft W | 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/) | 170 ft W | 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/) | 170 ft W | 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/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing one family | Not listed | [ALT1847689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847689/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 140 ft SW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 590 ft W | 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/) | 970 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 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 830 ft 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 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 860 ft N | 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/) | 980 ft N | 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/) | 380 ft NW | 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/) | 370 ft NW | 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 18, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Install wiring for a 24v fire alarm system due to renovations on a three family. | $6,000 | [EFA1902183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902183/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 360 ft SW | 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/) | 360 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace shower | $2,700 | [PL1899366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899366/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 870 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/) | 870 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/) | 260 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891565/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 470 ft N | 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 21, 2026 | [9 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fernald-te/) | 610 ft SW | 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 | [81 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sawyer-av/) | 780 ft NE | 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 20, 2026 | [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/) | 770 ft 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 20, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 470 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of complete fire alarm system throughout 32 unit mixed-use building | $40,000 | [EFA1890007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890007/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 860 ft N | 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 17, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 860 ft N | 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 14, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 920 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 470 ft N | Electrical | Electrical installation for 32 units | $360,000 | [E1888110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888110/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 870 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 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Installing new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system panel, communicator, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors and notification devices for existing 3-family that undergoing restoration due to previous water/fire damage. Wires to be run by other contractor. | $8,800 | [EFA1880066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880066/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [114 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sawyer-av/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Test gas pipe meter locked out | $600 | [G1880431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880431/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 860 ft N | 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/) | 870 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/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1863114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863114/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [378-380 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/378--380-bowdoin-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Chimney rebuild chimney rebuild includes dismantling the existing structure from the roof and laying new brickwork for stability. A new concrete crown will be poured to direct water away, while a secure cap will be added to prevent debris and animal entry. Additionally, the flashing will be sealed t | $12,354 | [SF1868363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868363/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 470 ft N | Electrical | Repair Permit for laundry Panel | $2,000 | [E1870344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870344/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 260 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 780 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1863103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863103/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 860 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 750 ft 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 28, 2026 | [49 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hancock-st/) | 870 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 21, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and walls with blown in cellulose | $9,790 | [SF1847087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847087/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [89 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hancock-st/) | 350 ft N | 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/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $4,310 | [SF1829203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829203/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $3,000 | [EFA1843338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843338/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Change all panels 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. Rewire entire third floor to code. 1st, 2nd floor n basement partial rewire due to water damage. Relocate service outside reseal meters. | $20,000 | [E1843337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843337/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [123 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-cushing-av/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 530 ft W | 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/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [19 Dewolf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dewolf-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | renovate unit 2 kitchen area and add bathroom and laundry closet, upgrade hardwired smoke /carbon monoxide detector to code. | $66,500 | [SF1869528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869528/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom renovation Repipe water and drain lines for toilet, sink and shower. Install shower valve with body sprays, shower head and hand held | $5,000 | [PL1901588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901588/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [14-16 Jerome St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-jerome-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, remove tub and install a walk-in shower, new fixtures and accessories, new finishes | $58,500 | [SF1877706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877706/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [41 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-cushing-av/) | 0.24 mi 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 18, 2026 | [32 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-salcombe-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.24 mi 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 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 13, 2026 | [480 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | repair and replace house sidings | $5,000 | [SF1871715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871715/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | vinyl side home | $35,000 | [SF1861133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861133/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Jerome St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-jerome-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 5, 2026 | [19 Upham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-upham-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, 3 family with public meter. Underground. | $14,000 | [E1858195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858195/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Furnace replacement | $1,800 | [G1848114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848114/) |

## 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 | 780 ft NE | 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 | 490 ft W | 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 | 780 ft NE | 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 Howe St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [16 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-howe-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [12-14 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-howe-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [19 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-howe-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [10 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-howe-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [45 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-howe-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:03 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 9 permits at this address and 85 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-howe-st/