# Building permits at 151 Townsend St, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 11: Change the legal occupancy from a two-family dwelling to a four family-dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Change the legal occupancy from a two-family dwelling to a four family-dwelling.; (Project cost reflected on short form $720,000)eplan -- BOA decision valid until 06/2026 -- BBRS | $67,750 | [ALT1513823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1513823/) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Plumbing | Remobal 4 kitchen 4 dishwasher 4 disposal 4 ice 2 full bathrooms 4 half bath 4 laundry 2 sewage ejrectors | $14,980 | [PL1653223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1653223/) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Plumbing | 4 stoves | $1,700 | [G1653248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1653248/) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Electrical | Complete rewire for 4 unit condo along with 300 amp service upgrade | $10,000 | [E1642305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1642305/) |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | * At Risk* Work to ROUGH inspections pending issuance of ALT1513823 approved by the ZBA on 4/30/24, "no proviso." | $700,000 | [SF1602320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1602320/) |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $1,500 | [EFA1548964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1548964/) |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Electrical | Install cable tv in bed rooms and living rooms | $5,000 | [ELV1540270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1540270/) |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Demolition,frame, wire, plumbing, and hvac | $375,000 | [SF1472958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1472958/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | [145 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-townsend-st/) | 60 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing bathtub to be replaced with new walk in shower & surround walls. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $20,046 | [SF1846687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846687/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [145 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-townsend-st/) | 60 ft W | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, lav and toilet | $1,500 | [PL1846958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846958/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 750 ft SW | Roofing | Roof replacement. | $19,750 | [SF1905837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905837/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $8,446 | [SF1905575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905575/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [247 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-walnut-av/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891726/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [PL1901476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901476/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [76 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-munroe-st/) | 410 ft NE | Plumbing | gas combi boiler install | $7,500 | [G1901471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901471/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 340 ft N | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap | $15,000 | [PL1901330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901330/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 340 ft N | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap. | $15,000 | [G1901325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901325/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose insulation and insulating the rim joist with r-19 fiberglass | $6,170 | [SF1897702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897702/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 290 ft N | Plumbing | #38 Only - Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [PL1899781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899781/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-38 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--38-crestwood-pk/) | 290 ft N | Plumbing | Remove (2) existing boilers + (1) water heater and install (2) new heating boilers + (1) indirect water heater. | $14,000 | [G1899775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899775/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | half bathroom | $2,000 | [E1896394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896394/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [157 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-crawford-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $5,000 | [PL1887253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887253/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | New plumbing for a half bathroom. | $5,000 | [PL1891876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891876/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [69 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-holworthy-st/) | 660 ft W | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $19,800 | [SF1880468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880468/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 750 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater Unit #26 | $2,000 | [PL1889930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889930/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | #24 Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser w/disconnect and communication wire #26 Wire 3 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire; wire electric water heater. #28 Wire 3 ton & 1.5 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire. #24 & #28 Replace existing main electrical panel with new (NEC compliant) | $6,500 | [E1890028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890028/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [78 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harold-st/) | 420 ft NW | Roofing | Gray EZTPO Roofing Replacement on lower back section of flat roof. Asphalt shingles replacement on back half of roof around skylight. Gutter and downspouts replacement on section where we are replacing the flat lower roof. | $8,699 | [SF1874772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874772/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | we would like to add a half bath to the first floor living space which would include 1 toilet, 1 sink, and proper ventilation. | $9,000 | [SF1847636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847636/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [108 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-harold-st/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $1,000 | [E1878412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878412/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [54 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-holworthy-st/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install new concrete sidewalk with compacted gravel base and drainage slope, construct reinforced cast-in-place concrete steps, and pave rear yard area with asphalt for dumpster access and rolling path.Contracted to Install new chain-link fence with concrete footings, top rail, one double vehicle ga | $60,000 | [ALT1839901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839901/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-1716860549) (Unit-1) | $1,000 | [SF1864746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864746/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [95 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-munroe-st/) | 620 ft N | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $22,000 | [SF1867963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867963/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 940 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,030 | [SF1861369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861369/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 940 ft SW | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1861305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861305/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [42 Deckard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-deckard-st/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,500 | [PL1857188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857188/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [114 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-harrishof-st/) | 380 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $28,250 | [SF1851237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851237/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [153 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-crawford-st/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | Residential Re-roofing: No Structural Changes Shingles Replacement: Primary (TimeProof™ Oakridge AR Shingles) and Hip Shingles (TimeProof™ ProRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles) Underlayment Changeout: RhinoRoof G and ProArmor Synthetic and Flashing Drip Edge | $18,207 | [SF1846971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846971/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [79 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-holworthy-st/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | 60 amp electric service to feed monitoring cabinet | $10,000 | [E1847410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847410/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [165 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-harold-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and replace old existing shingles, 22 sq. Install high performance synthetic underlayment. Apply up to 6 feet of GAF ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $8,800 | [SF1846658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846658/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $17,500 | [SF1843750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843750/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [85 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-waumbeck-st/) | 900 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Demo and rebuild rear exterior deck for each unit. ( 3 total ) | $22,000 | [SF1844880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844880/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [165 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-harold-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 38 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS.; | $65,687 | [SF1842347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842347/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [165 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-harold-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 38 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $65,000 | [E1828196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828196/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system | $17,000 | [SF1904115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904115/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1904103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904103/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wabon-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Legalizing extension of living space in basement and installing two egress window wells for two basement bedrooms correct V898540. Owner spoke to the inspector who confirmed that house is in fact a large one family. on interior of bedrooms we will add sheetrock where needed and paint | $25,000 | [ALT1844364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844364/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | 2nd floor bathroom: demo drywall bathroom shower and repalce with shower. 3rd floor: Demo drywall bathtub and replace with new bathtub and replacing toilet on 3rd floor bathroom. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $42,230 | [SF1888259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888259/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-humboldt-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install 23 sq replacement siding - no structural work | $26,417 | [SF1897242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897242/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [25 Laurel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-laurel-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Chimney removal -FRONT chimney on asphalt roof. | $3,499 | [SF1891346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891346/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom shower and valve replacement. 3rd floor bathtub, valve and toilet replacement. | $8,000 | [PL1888266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888266/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [104 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-howland-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $13,563 | [SF1869156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869156/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade main electrical service from 100 to 200 amps 120\240 volts. Relocate the meters to the exterior of the building installing wiring for heat pump. | $8,000 | [E1862118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862118/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [104 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-howland-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new. | $1,200 | [E1869163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869163/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-874141)(Unit-1) | $5,000 | [SF1862119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862119/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-townsend-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | We're planning to replace the inverters, re-string the modules, add per-module rapid shutdown devices, and swap out the old DAS for a new one. | $82,000 | [E1865213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865213/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [PL1865215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865215/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [G1865208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865208/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-townsend-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with;ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863456/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [50 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-townsend-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863455/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Combine 50 Townsend with 52 Townsend into 1 building to be known as 50-52 Townsend St.;Change occupancy from a 6 family to an 8 family to include 2 units in the basement &; Subdivide to original 50 and 52 Townsend. | $300,000 | [ALT1564659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1564659/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 water heaters | $5,000 | [G1856948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856948/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1856951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856951/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [125 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-crawford-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replacing back porch | $15,000 | [SF1853575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853575/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [160 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-harrishof-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | The direct replacement of a fialed convnetional fire panel with a New Addressable FACP and Zone Modules. | $32,000 | [EFA1842191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842191/) |

## More on this street

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

- [145 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-townsend-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [103 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-townsend-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [205 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [50 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 14:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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