# Building permits at 156 Cottage Rd, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 15, 2025: Replacement of a range. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 231 to 239 Grove St, 900 ft south, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $170 | [G1757665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1757665/) |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Electrical | New 100A riser and meter main and refeed | $1,000 | [E1311566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1311566/) |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12 panels 4.26kW NO BATTERY STORAGE | $9,240 | [SF1277268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1277268/) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12 panels 4.26kW NO BATTERY STORAGE | $7,392 | [E1277271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1277271/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 150 ft S | Alteration or repair | New Insulation, wood strap, PVC, trims, Siding, gutters, install 1 window, install 1 door, flashing, fix drip edge, reinstall light fixtures. | $62,442 | [SF1903659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903659/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 210 ft S | Alteration or repair | * Remove and replace Counter tops * Remove and replace Cabinet fronts * Add Tile to bathroom Wall (Fiberglass base remains) | $1,200 | [SF1882568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882568/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/) | 160 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $1,701 | [SF1881575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881575/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1895636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895636/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing one w\|c laundry tray, lav. | $4,000 | [PL1888918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888918/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 930 ft NW | Solar | Install 11.07 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 27 panels total. No ESS / Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $45,000 | [SF1877833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877833/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 930 ft NW | Solar | Install 11.07 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 27 panels total. No ESS / Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $45,000 | [E1877843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877843/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $2,500 | [ALT1877838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877838/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | unit #1. Replace existing FPE panel in unit, install laundry hookup in converted linen closet | $5,000 | [E1879582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879582/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Closet Modification | $20,100 | [SF1877347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877347/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [30 Rockingham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rockingham-av/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Apartment #309. Installed new 20 ampere, 240 volt, circuit from left side of living room to the right side. All wiring in surface metal raceway and installed on A.F.C.I, two pole circuit breaker. | $900 | [E1877100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877100/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [83 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-grove-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 163478687) | $3,000 | [SF1861625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861625/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [71 Cottage Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-cottage-rd/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair small walkout deck on the rear of the building install new decking board and fix handrails. Repair and replace decking board in the front of the building including steps. Install a new concrete around the front of the building. | $25,000 | [SF1872115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872115/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [26 Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-rd/) | 310 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1858950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858950/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Unit 7 100 amp panel replacement whole home surge protector | $2,927 | [E1860253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860253/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1904120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904120/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [SF1882916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882916/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [E1882917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882917/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cheriton-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902245/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | finish the basement to be used as tv room | $49,071 | [ALT1839919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839919/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [SF1875961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875961/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [E1875968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875968/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [PL1881886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881886/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [G1881884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881884/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | add 9 new recessed light and 3 ceiling fixture on existing switches | $2,500 | [E1870539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870539/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Bryant Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bryant-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,218 | [SF1859604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859604/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Pulling Utility meter socket away from house so siding can be installed. | $500 | [E1862959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862959/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [15-39 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--39-ridgecrest-te/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | We work address 26 Ridgecrest Terrace West Roxbury, apartment #14 | $1,500 | [PL1862082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862082/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Siding replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect sheathing & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, replace flashing if needed, apply new flashing tape around windows, doors and protrusions. Install new vinyl siding. | $29,979 | [SF1844177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844177/) |

## 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 | 231 to 239 Grove St | 900 ft S | To combine two parcels, to create 13,490 sf lot | [BOA1895742](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 5205 Washington St | 0.20 mi S | To create access way, via encroachment, to ground level parking and other structural encroachments… | [BOA1895744](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Cottage Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [71 Cottage Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-cottage-rd/): 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 2026-10-10 12:51 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 10, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-cottage-rd/