# Building permits at 173 Brookway Rd, Boston, MA

18 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 5: Right side house Roof repair, asphalt shingle Material. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 4012 Washington St, 360 ft northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Roofing | Right side house Roof repair, asphalt shingle Material. and Front porch roof Repairs with rubber. | $10,000 | [SF1907269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907269/) |
| Nov 9, 2016 | Solar | Install Solar Electric panels on roof of existing home, to be interconnected with the home's Electrical System. 12 panels @ 3.12kW JB-0215704-00 | $5,000 | [SF639349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF639349/) |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Electrical | Install roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System rated 3.12 kW-DC @ S.T.C. Grid-Tied. 12 panels | $3,000 | [E639350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E639350/) |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | insulate attic and walls using blown cellulose | $10,500 | [SF539816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF539816/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1846642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846642/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 380 ft S | Fire systems | New fire alarm system for a mult familty unit. | $18,000 | [E1907744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907744/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [34 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradeen-st/) | 400 ft SW | Plumbing | Add laundry, full bathroom and bar sink to 2nd floor | $9,000 | [PL1896326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896326/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-carlford-rd/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | repair/rebuild front porch system, replace rubber roof system | $75,393 | [SF1902820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902820/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [601 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/601-south-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service 100-200A. & car charger | $6,000 | [E1905048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905048/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-granfield-av/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The project involves the modification and renovation of the attic to accommodate a new two bedroom unit and to extend the stair currently terminating at the 2nd floor. | $150,000 | [ALT1703016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703016/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2-family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1895709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895709/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler, 1 electric heater pump, 1 wet bar, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bathtub, and 1 washing machine connection. | $7,000 | [PL1900833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900833/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler. | $1,000 | [G1900837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900837/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900825/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [8-10 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-carlford-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms. | $1,200 | [E1900824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900824/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [12 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-carlford-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,169 | [SF1899402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899402/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [8-10 Carlford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-carlford-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,245 | [SF1899395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899395/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [17 Archdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-archdale-rd/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1895709-Occupancy Committee.Remove the rear old deck and build a new deck in the same area with the same layout | $36,000 | [SF1895080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895080/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [58 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-bradeen-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | drywall basement and add one bathroom in the basement common area. | $2,000 | [SF1897263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897263/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bradeen-st/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | Replace line side jaw for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890695/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [6 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-blanvon-rd/) | 620 ft E | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM rubber roof | $4,000 | [SF1889125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889125/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [57 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-fawndale-rd/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Owner occupied two family adding ADU in basement see attached | $155,040 | [ALT1808162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1808162/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [15 Whipple Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-whipple-av/) | 360 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1888004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888004/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [3943 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3943-washington-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | renovation of 3 half baths | $5,000 | [PL1884136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1884136/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [311 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-hyde-park-av/) | 710 ft SE | Fire systems | Installation of a new Fire Alarm Control Panel | $8,000 | [EFA1877109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877109/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4058 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4058-washington-st/) | 750 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | replacement of existing rear porch.same foot print size | $30,000 | [SF1873767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873767/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | 1. Basement Egress Door & Exterior Stairwell 2. Egress Windows and regular window (2 Units) 3. Basement Bathroom Remodel 4. New First Floor Half Bathroom 5. Main Water Line Relocation 6. Mechanical System Options – High Efficiency Boiler + Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater | $56,278 | [SF1869660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869660/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [47-49 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-granfield-av/) | 880 ft S | Roofing | Remove the exist, asphalt shingle and reinstall a new architectural asphalt shingle and ice water barrier where it needs it as required on a 780 CMR | $19,030 | [SF1868359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868359/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a replacement ductless minisplit system, one outdoor condenser and one indoor unit | $12,600 | [SF1855652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855652/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4046-4048 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4046--4048-washington-st/) | 590 ft W | Alteration or repair | Various interior renovations: seal off cased opening between office and dining room, add door between office and hallway, add door between master bedroom and master closet/bathroom, miscellaneous plaster repairs, paint as needed. | $11,070 | [SF1864148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864148/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [70-70a Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--70a-fawndale-rd/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | combi boiler replacement | $7,500 | [PL1845257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845257/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [327 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/327-hyde-park-av/) | 790 ft SE | Roofing | Rubber Roof Replacement - full roof | $21,999 | [SF1859539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859539/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [36 Fawndale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-fawndale-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement ductless heat pump system | $1,500 | [E1855654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855654/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12-14 Elven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-elven-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire the unit 12, and bring up to code | $12,000 | [E1860683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860683/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1-3 Lesher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-lesher-st/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace first floor front wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. 2nd floor deck replace railing with pvc railing. Rear deck replace wood decking with trex and put in pvc railing. Install chimney cover. Replace some gutters. | $7,500 | [SF1850345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850345/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3989 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3989-washington-st/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846634/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [617 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/617-south-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $2,000 | [PL1849976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849976/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [19 Mosgrove Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mosgrove-av/) | 710 ft W | Roofing | North Side Roof Replacement, Skylights, Ventilation & Exterior Improvements | $19,689 | [SF1841423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841423/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [50 Bradeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bradeen-st/) | 360 ft S | Fire systems | Installation of a non-voice fire alarm system for a 3-unit apartment building. | $8,000 | [EFA1849782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849782/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [38 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-granfield-av/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | 200A main panel upgrade | $4,400 | [E1848765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848765/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [38 Granfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-granfield-av/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845674/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7 Blanvon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-blanvon-rd/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck boards and replace with new decking material. Replace any damaged non structural components as needed. Install new fasteners and ensure proper spacing and drainage. | $15,000 | [SF1845324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845324/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [31 Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-harrison-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,989 | [PL1905621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905621/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [31 Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-harrison-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,989 | [G1905613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905613/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [4093 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4093-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $15,427 | [SF1902880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902880/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [17 Stellman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-stellman-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove and replace the existing roofing system with a new TimeLock™ Platinum Roofing System, including underlayment, ice/water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, roof accessories, and required ventilation work. Inspect and replace damaged roof decking as needed. | $9,251 | [SF1902231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902231/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 5 zone ductless mini split system | $26,507 | [SF1897829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897829/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring condenser for ductless mini split system | $1,500 | [E1897828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897828/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [4093 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4093-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | changing placement of existing kitchenette sink on third floor unit. installing new laundry hook up for washer and dryer stackable. three inch stack runs along chase all the way to third floor for easy drainage. vent will go through roof or tie into existing vent. | $4,500 | [PL1899309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899309/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #3 | $4,261 | [SF1874690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874690/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #2 | $3,940 | [SF1874686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874686/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [348-350 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348--350-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 348-350 Hyde Park Ave #1 | $4,412 | [SF1874680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874680/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [640 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/640-south-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remodel of kitchen and bath | $40,000 | [SF1871326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871326/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [238 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | strip and re roof | $19,650 | [SF1864928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864928/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Stellman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-stellman-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen renovation | $3,000 | [PL1851548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851548/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Stellman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-stellman-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Gás stove | $1,000 | [G1851549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851549/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [17 Stellman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-stellman-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Rough and Finnish electrical for One Bathroom & One Kitchen on the first floor. | $11,000 | [E1850209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850209/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [26 Mahler Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-mahler-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Boston Animal Shelter added work - replacing a mop sink on first floor | $500 | [PL1845501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845501/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [634 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/634-south-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Renovation of a 2-1/2 bath one kitchen and laundry. | $25,000 | [PL1840360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1840360/) |

## 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 | 4012 Washington St | 360 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "Vertical and rear addition on existing 6-family residential building adding 7 additional…" | [BOA1871370](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2026-07-10 |

## More on this street

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

- [169 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-brookway-rd/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [163-165 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163--165-brookway-rd/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [120-130 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--130-brookway-rd/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [105-115 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105--115-brookway-rd/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026
- [80-110 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--110-brookway-rd/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026
- [40-50 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--50-brookway-rd/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026
- [10-12 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-brookway-rd/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [8 Brookway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-brookway-rd/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 11:38 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 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/173-brookway-rd/