# Building permits at 16-18 Wilbert Rd, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 4, 2024: Replace compromised section of underground sewer main located inside underneath living room/ bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (22 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace compromised section of underground sewer main located inside underneath living room/ bathroom | Not listed | [PL1673967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1673967/) |
| May 4, 2022 | Plumbing | Replacing toilets at 16 – 18 Wilbert Rd a. Bldg 1006 – Unit 16WR – 2 toilets b. Bldg 1006 – Unit 18WR – 2 toilets | $1,500 | [PL1328586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1328586/) |
| Nov 29, 2019 | Electrical | Unattached and reattach service equipment for contractor to replace sheeting | $2,500 | [E1027641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1027641/) |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Siding Replacement | $74,580 | [SF986687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF986687/) |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Electrical | Replace and retrofit light fixtures inside units. | $700 | [E838125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E838125/) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace water heater at 16 Wilbert Rd. Replace water heater 18 Wilbert Rd. | $2,500 | [PL802812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL802812/) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Plumbing | Replace water heater at 16 Wilbert Rd. Replace water heater at 18 Wilbert Rd. | $2,500 | [G802813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G802813/) |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Roofing | Roofing Replacement | $6,750 | [SF511173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF511173/) |
| Apr 28, 2010 | Plumbing | hwh replacement | $5,000 | [PL23301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL23301/) |
| Apr 28, 2010 | Plumbing | hwh replacement | $5,000 | [G23302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G23302/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [967 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/967-blue-hill-av/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for beds room check all wires for Ground faults | $4,000 | [E1899213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899213/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-77 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--77-fermoy-heights-av/) | 810 ft N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 20 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840519/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [81-91 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--91-fermoy-heights-av/) | 750 ft N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 21 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840525/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Amendment to revise the structural floor framing. Replace approved engineered floor joists with engineered floor trusses to accommodate plumbing and MEP routing. Revised stamped structural drawings and truss calculations are attached. No changes to use, footprint or egress. ERT1693693 | Not listed | [A1867705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1867705/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [11-23 Fermoy Heights Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--23-fermoy-heights-av/) | 610 ft N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 17 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840512/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [71-87 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--87-shandon-rd/) | 840 ft N | Fire systems | This project consists of the design of the modification of existing fire alarm system by replacing the existing fire alarm control panel, one (1) smoke detector, and four (4) control modules of Building 22 of Franklin Hill Apartment Complex. | $13,000 | [ALT1840531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840531/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Other | Temporary 20x20 Tents will be installed 8/19/2026. This will be removed 8/19/2026. There will be no Sidewalls on any portion of the Tents. Tents will be used as a Canopy. | $4,713 | [SF1883376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883376/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $4,713 | [E1883427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883427/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [24 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-angell-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | new plumbing for a 4-units building | $40,000 | [PL1874897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874897/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [25 Donald Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-donald-rd/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen due to water damage. | $30,000 | [SF1869746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869746/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [249-253 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249--253-harvard-st/) | 910 ft NE | Roofing | We will be removing the old rubber roof and installing a brand new rubber roof. | $50,000 | [SF1871075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871075/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [3 Parkway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-parkway-st/) | 930 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Replacing fence with cinder blocks, replacing border on window | $300 | [SF1859945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859945/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1-5 Shandon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-shandon-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Plumbing | 88 Shandon rd replace existing boiler with new navien m#ncb-190/080hral s#6682b25z040949 | $12,000 | [G1858103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858103/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [425 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425-harvard-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Metropolitan Youth Service Center - Install new DGP, CAT6 from gas meter to DGP, wire 18/4 to new DPG. Sour135x | $3,250 | [E1857132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857132/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 400 amps service upgrade run circuits for 3 heat pumps run circuit for stove in unit 3 change bathroom fan install unit 3 | $12,000 | [E1904745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904745/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [30 Vesta Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-vesta-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of windows, exterior door weatherstripping, new electrical service, new heat pump mini splits, replacement of hot water heater, new hoods and vents. As per Mayors Office of Housing Green Retrofit Program. | $164,674 | [SF1903260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903260/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [58 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-angell-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1893987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893987/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [58 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-angell-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1893989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893989/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [15 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Ground generator for safe utilization of power for the stands and bouncy houses and other equipment requiring power for the event. | $500 | [ETS1883637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1883637/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [825 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/825-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | The intent of this scope of work is to replace the existing conventional fire alarm control panel with a new Firelite conventional fire alarm control panel. The existing panel is in disrepair and in immediate need of replacement. This will include but not be limited to: a new Firelite #MS-10UD fire  | $15,000 | [ALT1844965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844965/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-talbot-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | exterior stairs renovation | $193,080 | [SF1862282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862282/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-snowden-wy/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1855218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855218/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [54 Angell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-angell-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Service work upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add public meter. | $7,000 | [E1850302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850302/) |

## 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 |  | 3 Vesta Rd | 0.23 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "- Confirm occupancy as equipment shelter" | [BOA1905125](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-28 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 08:38 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 10 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-wilbert-rd/