# Building permits at 16 Rowena St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 28: Remodel of existing kitchen and bath of unit 2. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (49 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing kitchen and bath of unit 2 | $8,000 | [SF1895827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895827/) |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling by adding a basement unit with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room.Not Accept home owner waiver for 3 family | $40,000 | [ALT1528186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1528186/) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Repair/ renovation of existing Front porch | $5,000 | [SF1596961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1596961/) |
| Oct 22, 2010 | Plumbing | Install 2 new water meters and water piping in basement, for 1st and 2nd floor units. | $1,900 | [PL48289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL48289/) |
| Jan 26, 2010 | Electrical | Increasing existing service from 100-200amps and adding public meter. | $2,000 | [E12006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E12006/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [25 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-carruth-st/) | 190 ft E | Plumbing | Gas steam boiler replacement. | $13,000 | [PL1906772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906772/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [25 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-carruth-st/) | 190 ft E | Plumbing | Gas steam boiler replacement. | $13,000 | [G1906769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906769/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [11 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-rowena-st/) | 180 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement for apt 1 | $5,500 | [G1870370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870370/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fairfax-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of existing single family. | $20,000 | [SF1905652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905652/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [24 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-van-winkle-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Selective non structurual demolition of sheetrock, flooring, cabinets and finishes | $5,000 | [SF1881751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881751/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 920 ft W | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new, low voltage fire alarm system to monitor the common areas and sprinkler in this 14 unit residential property. | $28,000 | [EFA1896532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896532/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-westmoreland-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,467 | [SF1890592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890592/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872972 Occupancy Committee.Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $20,340 | [SF1871277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871277/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of furnace and Heat Pump | $1,500 | [E1859977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859977/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [295 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-minot-st/) | 740 ft SE | Demolition | Remove 1 car garage detached to house burnt in fire; | $1,000 | [SF1791974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791974/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872972/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1871281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871281/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Replacement of gas furnace, heat pump and coil | $800 | [E1857001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857001/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [9 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fuller-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Carry out the complete electrical installation for a new building with 14 units and common areas. | $250,000 | [E1869457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869457/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [PL1862475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862475/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [G1862477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862477/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 700 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1911-1913 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1911--1913-dorchester-av/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | Connect existing gas piping to new furnace. Vent new furnace. | $1,500 | [G1853102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853102/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [7 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-van-winkle-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel Kitchen - keep same footprint. | $65,384 | [SF1896249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896249/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation | $4,000 | [G1904802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904802/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | renovation | $13,000 | [PL1904800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904800/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | remodeling bathroom 2nd floor | $2,200 | [E1903910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903910/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [17 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wrentham-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Fixing/replacing siding. | $5,000 | [SF1904012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904012/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fans and air cycler smart switches for weatherization work. | $2,400 | [E1901511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901511/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation & New closets for the bedroom. | $69,302 | [ALT1892897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1892897/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $950 | [SF1887171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887171/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1989-1991 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1989--1991-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization/Insulation | $12,830 | [SF1889937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889937/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [45 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmoreland-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | New gas line being added for a new boiler | $400 | [G1882031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882031/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | add cabinets, update bathrooms wall and floor tiles, update tub/shower, replace sink and toilet, refinish floor, paint walls | $10,000 | [SF1872174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872174/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [9-11 Adanac Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-adanac-te/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Provide 240 V/ 30 A circuit for a portable sauna in the basement. | $975 | [E1875001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875001/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation & Weatherization | $950 | [SF1862886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862886/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [38 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wrentham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | secure three broken windows on the 2nd floor from fire damage. All three windows were through bolted | $1,000 | [SF1704065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1704065/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [38 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wrentham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | N/R Confirm occupancy of existing Single Family home | Not listed | [ALT1770709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770709/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [38 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wrentham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | 4 Data jacks and 4 cable tv wiring, rewired house with electrical permit and fire alarm permit | $500 | [ELV1869567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869567/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [38 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wrentham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Fire systems | Hard wire 12 smoke dtectors on single family rewire, with 2 other permits, electrical and low voltage | $1,000 | [EFA1869575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869575/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [38 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-wrentham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Rewire existing single family home with new 200 ampere service, other permits will be fire alarm and low voltage | $20,000 | [E1869566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869566/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | New weather head, new service mast, new meter socket, new panel, new ground rods, new water main bonding, | $4,500 | [E1867784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867784/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-wrentham-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Replace service from 100 amp to 200 amp | $6,000 | [E1864821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864821/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-alban-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps | $4,500 | [E1862942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862942/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [43 Wrentham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wrentham-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $12,230 | [SF1813169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1813169/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(869464) | $4,000 | [SF1858133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858133/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [9-11 Adanac Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-adanac-te/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install sub panel for 2nd floor | $800 | [E1857946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857946/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [34 Alban St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-alban-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $16,810 | [SF1851476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851476/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [68 Bailey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-bailey-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tear down chimney to roofline and rebuild. Strip existing roof and replace with fiberglass shingles. Replace aluminum gutter and downspouts. rebuild bulkhead | $60,000 | [SF1852115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852115/) |

## 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 |  | 2 Burt St | 0.24 mi W | Zoning appeal: "gut out old kitchen to make way for new bathroom & laundry area,dig out new foundation…" | [BOA1901882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-16 |
| Requested |  | 5 Weyanoke St | 760 ft SE | To change occupancy from a two family to a three family | [BOA1883573](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-06 |
| Requested |  | 1970 Dorchester Av | 760 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "The change of occupancy from what occupied the retail space" | [BOA1878927](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [12 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-rowena-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [11 Rowena St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-rowena-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 14:16 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, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rowena-st/