# Building permits at 16 Tanglewood Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $550,000 project at 1153-1155 Washington St, permitted May 20.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14: Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from;Two-Family Dwelling to Three-Family Dwelling (Legalize three-family).;Construct new addition and proposed (3) off-street parking. Please attached to proposed subdivision ALT1071270 and proposed 6 unit new construction ERT1071265.[ePlan] | $250,000 | [ALT1071262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1071262/) |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Other | This is an application for an at risk permit for ALT1071270 and ALT1071262. Applications were approved by the ZBA and design has been approved by the BPDA. (stamped plans attached) | $350,000 | [SF1256731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1256731/) |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Install windows,trim,and clapboard | $1,000 | [SF208388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF208388/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/) | 75 ft E | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement and add bathroom. No occupancy change. | $20,000 | [SF1894174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894174/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 250 ft NW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 48 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 690 ft NW | Roofing | 8 SQ SHINGLE REPLACEMENT= Remove existing shingles, install anew ice water shield, underlayment, drip edge, architectural shingles, pipe flashing, ridge vent, flash chimney. | $10,000 | [SF1906643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906643/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | Replace 3 jaws in meter at 32 temple st for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895119/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1 Adirondack Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-adirondack-pl/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing 1 Family.; | Not listed | [ALT1887304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1887304/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of one gas-fired unit heater UH-1 | $5,000 | [G1901656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901656/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1053 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1053-washington-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild the existing side porch with proper footings, framing, Trex decking, and a railing system. | $24,000 | [SF1895047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895047/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Shower valve & trim | $1,900 | [PL1896311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896311/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 260 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System & Corrugated Aluminum Downspouts, Remove and Replace Existing Deck with Azek Composite Decking, Install Azek Composite Railings, Remove and Replace Existing Sliding Door | $11,511 | [SF1886088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886088/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for a hair salon fit out from underground, rough to finish | $40,000 | [PL1896550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896550/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [4-16 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--16-river-st/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Concrete Repairs to the Existing Parking Garage at Direction of Boston ISD | $75,000 | [SF1893915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893915/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 410 ft NW | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Furnish labor and materials for kitchen renovation, bathroom upgrade, panel replacement, and installation of customer furnished fixtures | $15,000 | [E1894931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894931/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing primary bathroom, powder room, primary bedroom, kitchen, and closets. | $285,000 | [SF1883623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883623/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodel 2 baths | $3,000 | [PL1883349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883349/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | 2 Bath remodels | $4,000 | [E1882835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882835/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 940 ft N | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1880611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880611/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Rewire entire single family to code due water damage. Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. | $20,000 | [E1880609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880609/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1220-1230 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1220--1230-adams-st/) | 920 ft SE | Sign | Install two banners to read "Baker Chocolate Factory Apartments" as approved by BPDA. Projecting sign permit approved by BPW and PE stamped drawing also attached. Conservation Commission is aware and will sign off once we have an ALT#. | $6,183 | [ALT1861304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861304/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Wiring For 120V Dampers Associated With New CO Detection System In Parking Garage | $6,500 | [E1872794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872794/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remodel 2 bathrooms, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electric | $60,275 | [SF1867007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867007/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | whole house plumbing renovation | $15,000 | [PL1871069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871069/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Whole Gas Piping | $5,000 | [G1871070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871070/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit F212 - Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new bathtub. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $14,980 | [SF1868346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868346/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace tub and valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1868329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868329/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2287-2289 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2287--2289-dorchester-av/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | Repair a sink drain air gap per health dept. Work address is 2297 Dorchester Ave. | $200 | [PL1865402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865402/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | renew sheerock stair way carpentry door casing window casing | $25,000 | [SF1864468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864468/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863347/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863335/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 330 ft N | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863322/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | To provide temp power for a FIFA watch Party on Temple Street on 6/19/2026. | $3,450 | [ETS1861748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861748/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee - ALT1854896.Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We will be replacing 16 windows | $26,000 | [SF1853650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853650/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | addition | $18,000 | [PL1861072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861072/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | Adding one meter and move a exist meter go outside | $12,000 | [G1861074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861074/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Run 3 cable for Tv | $150 | [ELV1859511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859511/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 920 ft NW | Fire systems | Hardwire the smokes/ CO detectors for 2nd floor and the basement | $1,500 | [EFA1859509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859509/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Wire new 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room for 2nd floor. New 1 bathroom, living room for the first. wire new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room for the basement. | $20,000 | [E1859502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859502/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Need to confirm that this is an existing one family home for our building permit # SF1853650.; | Not listed | [ALT1854896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854896/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Master bath relocate lights and move outlets, guest bath relocate lights and move outlets, replace exhaust fans in both add switches as necessary, run new feeds as necessary | $3,000 | [E1855298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855298/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 Bathrooms remodeling - Unit 306 | $9,000 | [PL1853213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853213/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Wire tv and data for (24) new residential units. | $20,400 | [ELV1830342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1830342/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Wire (24) new residential units and parking garage. Meters: (24) Residential 125 amps, 110/220 volt, 1-phase (1) House 200 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase (1) Solar 800 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase | $550,000 | [E1830336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830336/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 310 ft SW | Roofing | Strip roof on full house and dispose. Install new roof to full house. Dispose of all debris. | $10,445 | [SF1848633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848633/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1162-1170 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1170-washington-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | EV Charger | $2,143 | [E1845624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845624/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | install and connect Oxbox J801V060AM3SEA Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845770/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 280 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.74 KW 14 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $78,000 | [SF1842961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842961/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 590 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Replace enclosed parking garage co/ n02 detection system. New wire, pipe, low voltage controls per 527 cmr 1.00 & 12.00. | $22,750 | [ELV1843085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843085/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Replace existing ceiling fixtures with new, replace old recess lights with new, Add low voltage under cabinet lighting in kitchen, Add one branch circuit for pantry outlets, Add new circuit for floor heat in bathrooms, Add 2 new wall sconces in dining area. Relocate existing washer/dryer. afci/gfci | $25,000 | [E1844753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844753/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1882196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882196/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [15 Rugdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rugdale-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | 30 space subpanel 8 space subpanel light outlets, lights, outlet, switch | $8,721 | [E1870839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870839/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [66-68 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-pleasant-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amp adding a public meter and an ADA unit meter | $5,000 | [E1868574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868574/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Rugdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rugdale-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | light outlet, lights, duplex receptacles | $5,528 | [E1862274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862274/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |

## 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 |  | 31 Old Morton St | 480 ft NW | To add roof dormers to extend living space up to attic level | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

## More on this street

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

- [13-17 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--17-tanglewood-rd/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 19:53 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/