# Building permits at 15 Playstead Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 alteration or repair at 19 Midland St, permitted Jun 16.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 9: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (49 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 2026075917, 818409716 ) ( Unit 1, Unit 2) | $9,000 | [SF1809107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1809107/) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Carefull remove decks from front of building.Excavate and pour new sono tube footings as per code.Set footings below frost lline to facilitate new deck loads.Install all new pressure treated lumber,fasteners and hangers.Install new trex decking with hidden fasters and rdi railing system.Clean up | $23,600 | [SF1795542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795542/) |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Install 9" Fiberglass Batting on Basement Ceiling | $3,318 | [SF1445315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1445315/) |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Plumbing | replace water heater | $1,800 | [PL1412313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1412313/) |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Plumbing | replace water heater | $1,500 | [G1412311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1412311/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [10 Sydney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sydney-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing wall cap and siding on parapet wall.Repair any areas where wall wood has become ineffective.install new high temperature ice and water shield weather barrier.Install new aluminum cap to help prevent weather penetration.Install new james ahrdi siding.Daily cleanup.Stage where | $72,000 | [SF1862725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862725/) |
| Oct 3, 2026 | [22 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-caspian-wy/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove old and install new front porch, new footings, | $55,000 | [SF1902269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902269/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6-8 Southview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-southview-st/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 28SQ | $15,000 | [SF1904763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904763/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1690151 - Remove the remaining section of the existing deteriorated foundation. Rebuild the removed section of foundation in accordance with the new drawings (see engineer rpt and attached drawings) | $15,000 | [A1905353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1905353/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | New bath Kitchenette | $3,100 | [PL1905449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905449/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [18 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-denny-st/) | 390 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single family to two family with an addition on the second floor. | $159,000 | [ALT1894409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894409/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Provide electrical wiring, lighting, switches, GFCIs, and dedicated circuits for basement renovation and powder room per Massachusetts electrical code. | $5,000 | [E1903965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903965/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [14-16 Castle Rock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-castle-rock-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing gutters & downspouts; Repaur fascia as necessary; Install new Fascia Cover, Gutters & Downspouts | $9,000 | [SF1900801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900801/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [42 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-grampian-wy/) | 980 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Front and back deck boards and railings | $22,000 | [SF1900481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900481/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Hook up kitchen sink, dishwasher and ice maker at first floor | $1,500 | [PL1887119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887119/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [171-173 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--173-savin-hill-av/) | 300 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1885850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885850/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | Rewire of kitchen, Electrical Stove, Kitchen Lights | $6,500 | [E1882001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882001/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Gas Range | $1,500 | [G1878210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878210/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1878209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878209/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation - Work will include removal of existing cabinets and counter top, and replacing with new. | $33,871 | [SF1879151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879151/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Install 100amp overhead temporary service. | $2,000 | [E1873273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873273/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove insulation, install waterproof barrier and new insulation in basement. Frame half bathroom in basement. Install cabinets and finish walls in basement. No structural work to be performed. Electrical and plumbing to be completed under separate permits. | $60,000 | [SF1873160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873160/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [160 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-grampian-wy/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Wiring Bathroom Office/ living area Roof deck | $3,500 | [E1863740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863740/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [160 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-grampian-wy/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | New bathroom in new home addition | $4,000 | [PL1863730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863730/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Napier Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-napier-pk/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,204 | [PL1862852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862852/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Napier Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-napier-pk/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,204 | [G1862849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862849/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | First Floor Gas line for stove | $800 | [G1860359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860359/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | ;Confirm Occupancy of existing 1 Family home.; The owner seeks to erect a new third story and side addition as per the attached plans, and change occupancy from 1 to 3 residential units with 3 off street parking spaces. | $750,000 | [ALT1690151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1690151/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for 1st Floor 1 Full Bathroom with lav, toilet and shower 1 Laundry hook up with electric dryer | $5,000 | [PL1860354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860354/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [140 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-savin-hill-av/) | 400 ft N | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1851234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851234/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [14 Rockmere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-rockmere-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | installation of water heater | $150 | [PL1853677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853677/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [14 Rockmere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-rockmere-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater installation | $1,500 | [G1853673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853673/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 380 ft SE | Plumbing | bathroom remodel 1 sink 1 toilet, 1 shower 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1853512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853512/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [135 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-savin-hill-av/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring (3) condensers for heat pump system | $6,000 | [E1851767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851767/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel. Remove and replace existing tile. Demo non-structural wall to enlarge bathroom. Replace one window. | $9,950 | [SF1847626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847626/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen cabinet upgrade, bath remodel, kitchen floor replacement, rear door replacement. | $59,000 | [SF1846783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846783/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Install recessed lights in kitchen, add countertop receptacles to new countertop location from existing countertop circuits (kitchen cabinet replacements). New bathroom. | $6,500 | [E1847540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847540/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 380 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom renovation and install some recess lights, exhaust fans, vanity light and outlets | $2,500 | [E1846786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846786/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-grampian-wy/) | 630 ft N | Electrical | Remove old BX wiring in stair hall way. support all wiring in affected areas. add new wiring for stair lighting. add new wiirng and circuit for bath floor heat. install new dual function breakers affecting lighting circuits. | $5,000 | [E1840907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840907/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | gas pipe three furnaces 3 naviens 3 cooktops | $8,000 | [G1903955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903955/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Install a new UL.Cenrtal station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1900859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900859/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-maryland-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for 3 family and add public meter | $38,000 | [E1899248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899248/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200 to 400 amps. No change in # of meters. Unit #1 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #2 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #3 -connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. | $52,000 | [E1897470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897470/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Drain and remove existing heating boilers (3) Drain remove and replace DHW tanks (3) Install temp. basement sink (1) Install water sub-meters (3) Drain, remove and replace all existing plumbing infrastructure including capping + removing gas lines. | $68,000 | [PL1897308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897308/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [358 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-savin-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $16,000 | [SF1889545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889545/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | new plumbing in a 3 family | $40,000 | [PL1894133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894133/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Complete rewiring of 3 units and common areas | $35,000 | [E1881284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881284/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [358 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-savin-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Installing replacement windows and vinyl siding. Using same rough opening for windows, installation of vinyl siding and some minor trim replacement | $18,500 | [SF1870095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870095/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [371 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/371-savin-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Full replacement of deck flooring, railing, and reinforce framing where required for a 3 level deck | $35,000 | [SF1863112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863112/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870478/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [130 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-auckland-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | erect scaffold in courtyard and remove and replace 3 windowsills, erect scaffold on Auckland street to remove and replace one windowsill | $12,600 | [SF1869514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869514/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [367 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-savin-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation | $1,000 | [PL1867043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867043/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grampian-wy/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement | $1,500 | [PL1864819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864819/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grampian-wy/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $3,600 | [G1864817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864817/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [367 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-savin-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. New shower, vanity, tile, finishes | $35,975 | [SF1843686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843686/) |

## 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 |  | 68 Grampian Wy | 0.23 mi NE | To extend the living area to the existing enclosed rear porches | [BOA1878924](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-28 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 1 Bayside St | 460 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "New 3-family dwelling" | [BOA1781953](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-23 |

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 Playstead Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [20 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-playstead-rd/): newest permit Feb 24, 2026
- [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 07:49 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 5 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-playstead-rd/