# Building permits at 17 Cobden St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 2895-2933 Washington St, permitted Jul 14.

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 13: Remove and replace 4 windows. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,948 | [SF1847236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847236/) |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 4.92 KW and 12 modules. No ESS installation. | $22,778 | [E1693664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1693664/) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 4.92 KW and 12 modules. No ESS installation. | $32,540 | [SF1693658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1693658/) |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove/Replace (4) windows, like for like with no structural changes | $12,727 | [SF1681246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1681246/) |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 3.150kw-9 panels-200a-no battery storage to be installed. | $8,009 | [E1413205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1413205/) |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Solar | Installation of 3 roof mount solar panels-1.08KWDC Photovoltaic System | $3,000 | [SF1327932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1327932/) |
| May 11, 2022 | Solar | Installation of 3 roof mount solar panels-1.08KWDC Photovoltaic System | $3,000 | [E1327942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1327942/) |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Roofing | Repair porch handrails,shingle siding, replace trim boards, repair deck, repair gutters, and paint exterior | $15,694 | [SF996785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF996785/) |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Alteration or repair | remove and replace railings on first floor;front porch,install small rubber roof,remove and replace lattice and trims,install trims boards around columns replace any rotted beams and trim boards | $15,000 | [SF840793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF840793/) |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Plumbing | kitchen, lave, tub wc laundry hookup, | $1,800 | [PL255909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL255909/) |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Plumbing | range | $100 | [G255912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G255912/) |
| Jun 3, 2013 | Electrical | Install Security System | $100 | [ELV247205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV247205/) |
| May 29, 2013 | Electrical | upgrade service - renov kitchen | $4,000 | [E248423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E248423/) |
| May 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Remodeling kitchen and bathroom Updating plumbing and electrical systems Hanging cabinets, installing tile floor replace tub, vanity, install ceramic tile floor Painting both rooms | $30,000 | [SF240987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF240987/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [30 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-walnut-pk/) | 680 ft SW | Fire systems | In Unit 5, 6, 10 - fish in local smoke/co detector, and local smoke detector in bedroom. | $2,650 | [EFA1903994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903994/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-walnut-pk/) | 700 ft SW | Fire systems | In Unit 9 - fish in local smoke/co detector, and local smoke detector in bedroom. | $675 | [EFA1903990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1903990/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. Work to be done on 3rd floor. | $5,046 | [SF1900777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900777/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [247 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-walnut-av/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891726/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 530 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [11 Wardman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wardman-rd/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $1,000 | [G1894547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894547/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [157 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-crawford-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $5,000 | [PL1887253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887253/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 530 ft E | 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 14, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | rewire house to code upgrade electrical service to 200amps | $40,000 | [E1888236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888236/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [18 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-westminster-av/) | 350 ft SW | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen first floor, pipe newbar sink first floor, pipe new washing machine connection second floor | $10,000 | [PL1881858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881858/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [302 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/302-walnut-av/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $3,020 | [E1879802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879802/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westminster-av/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Finish electrical installation of the service equipment and pull the secondary feeders in, terminate and complete the finish wiring devices and installed owner supplied lighting fixtures. This project was originally permitted under Scott MacLeod/S MacLeod Electric E1672464 issued 11/26/2024. | Not listed | [E1877194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877194/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [24 Westminster Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westminster-av/) | 370 ft S | Electrical | Finishing low voltage cable and data line terminations from previous permit elv1683468 scott macleod/ S macleod electric | Not listed | [ELV1877202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877202/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [134-140 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--140-crawford-st/) | 920 ft SE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $128,520 | [SF1870552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870552/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Piping in an indirect water heater and 2 heating boilers | $7,500 | [PL1872927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872927/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3033-3039 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3033--3039-washington-st/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Piping gas to 2 heating boilers | $5,000 | [G1872922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872922/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [56-86 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--86-codman-pk/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit A11 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $860,808 | [SF1867881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867881/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [57-79 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--79-codman-pk/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit A10 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $674,354 | [SF1867877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/) | 970 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Unit A8 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $292,122 | [SF1867872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867872/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2884-2894 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2884--2894-washington-st/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit A7 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $384,525 | [SF1867870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867870/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2896-2906 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2896--2906-washington-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit A6 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $375,112 | [SF1867866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867866/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2926 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2926-washington-st/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit A5 Maintaince shop Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $103,117 | [SF1867856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867856/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2908-2924 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2908--2924-washington-st/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit A4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $400,502 | [SF1867844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867844/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2928-2946 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2928--2946-washington-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit A3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $379,882 | [SF1867841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2948-2962 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2948--2962-washington-st/) | 460 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit A2 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $459,123 | [SF1867838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867838/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29-57 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--57-cobden-st/) | 330 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Unit A1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $756,783 | [SF1867836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit B4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $446,755 | [SF1867835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867835/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2895-2933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2895--2933-washington-st/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Unit B1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $1,046,134 | [SF1867833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867833/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [153 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-crawford-st/) | 850 ft E | 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/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | 60 amp electric service to feed monitoring cabinet | $10,000 | [E1847410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847410/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/) | 890 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $17,500 | [SF1843750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843750/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [160 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-harrishof-st/) | 680 ft E | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [2000 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2000-columbus-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900674/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [69 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-holworthy-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $19,800 | [SF1880468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880468/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1891 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1891-columbus-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | I am seeking a use of Premise permit to allow me to obtain a Motor Vehicle dealer license to enable me to purchase and sell used vehicles. The structure is already built, there will be no construction on the site. I purchased the building with 4 lifts, no additional structure is needed. | Not listed | [U491676114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491676114/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dimock-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 20 occupants to 36. No change of Use. No work.*Legal Use and Occupancy record: Group residence Halfway house;#3008/2005 | Not listed | [ALT1875241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875241/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [126 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-crawford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Addition | Construct new exterior stairs and entry landing to provide a dedicated front entrance for the second unit, which occupies the third floor of an existing two-family dwelling. The first unit occupies the first and second floors. No change in use or occupancy. | $15,000 | [ALT1796040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1796040/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [PL1866860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866860/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dimock-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace steam boiler | $12,500 | [G1866857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866857/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27a-39b Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27a--39b-dimock-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $387,742 | [SF1867834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867834/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [7 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-homestead-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | 364 WALNUT AVE - Remove existing siding and siding accessories and replace with new siding and siding accessories. | $96,450 | [SF1870332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870332/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 25, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 24, 2026 | [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 16, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1861305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861305/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | House Remodel Plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1855662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855662/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | New gas main pipe serving 2 furnaces | $5,000 | [G1855664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855664/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | removal of existing vinyl siding and replacing with similar vinyl siding. aluminum coil to b installed | $10,000 | [SF1857662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857662/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [7 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-homestead-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove front porches and rebuild them. Remove front masonry steps and rebuild with wood. | $21,550 | [SF1856159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856159/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | ALT1837028 pending Occupancy.renovation of interior of house to include, new kitchen cabinets, all 3 baths, hardwood floor throughout, all doors to be replaced and trim, window casing trim to be replaced. existing layout to remain with minor changes. all new window replacement to existing openings. | $150,000 | [SF1832767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1832767/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [125 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-crawford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replacing back porch | $15,000 | [SF1853575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853575/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Atherton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-atherton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family house | Not listed | [ALT1837028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837028/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [165 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-harold-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 | [40 W Walnut Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-w-walnut-pk/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1844829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844829/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [165 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-harold-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 38 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $65,000 | [E1828196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828196/) |

## 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 |  | 34 Cobden St | 280 ft W | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1716638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2025-05-01 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 35 Notre Dame St | 820 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "New construction of a 6-unit residential multifamily building will be performed at this…" | [BOA1827322](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-11 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [25 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-cobden-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026
- [8 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-cobden-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [29-57 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--57-cobden-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [4 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cobden-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 14:35 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 14 permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cobden-st/