# Building permits at 18 Bodwell St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13, 2025: Rewire existing bathroom due to flood loss. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire existing bathroom due to flood loss. One exhaust fan, one vanity light, one jacuzzi tub. | $5,000 | [E1692029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1692029/) |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Plumbing | plumbing work in bathroom - tub, shower, toilet, lav and bidet, (bidet is "other" on plumbing items) | $8,850 | [PL1688950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1688950/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | [19 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-bodwell-st/) | 110 ft NE | Alteration or repair | legalize 10 x 20'; deck on garage and 50' awning on left side of building (No work to de done) | Not listed | [ALT1703560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1703560/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [78 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-glendale-st/) | 260 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $5,192 | [SF1900705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900705/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $6,793 | [SF1902553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902553/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Cedar Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cedar-pl/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-880921) | $6,000 | [SF1893902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893902/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 860 ft NW | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891565/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Stanley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-stanley-st/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,449 | [SF1867321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867321/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 330 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof - Install ice weather shield synthetic underlayment brown drip edge - pipe flashing - chimney flashing | $13,200 | [SF1872245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872245/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [61 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-monadnock-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 33 windows. | $23,100 | [SF1860475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860475/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [15-19 Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-glen-st/) | 850 ft E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $5,500 | [G1863103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863103/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [69 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glendale-st/) | 330 ft NE | Electrical | Adding public meter | $6,000 | [E1859131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859131/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 720 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [71-73 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-glendale-st/) | 330 ft NE | Roofing | Roof replacement, tear off all material and install new architectural shingle with new underlayment. Siding replacement, remove one layer of the vinyl siding, install new trim for windows, new soffit, new foam installation, and new vinyl siding. | $30,500 | [SF1850972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850972/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 330 ft SW | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [PL1835418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1835418/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Drayton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-drayton-av/) | 330 ft SW | Plumbing | replace boiler | $4,500 | [G1835413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1835413/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 770 ft S | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | REPLACE, 10sq siding, labor | $8,500 | [SF1907092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907092/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing first-floor and second-floor front decks and construction of new decks using pressure-treated lumber. New decks will match existing dimensions and layout. | $15,500 | [SF1900344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900344/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [12 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-trull-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Addition | Connect the basement apartment to one meter only.( change from 3-family to 4-family) | $2,000 | [E1897914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897914/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $21,909 | [SF1886939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886939/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [9 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bird-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881137) | $3,000 | [SF1880178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880178/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [22 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-payson-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,706 | [SF1875973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875973/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | 3 bathrooms 1 kitchen 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1878297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878297/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [56 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-monadnock-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $8,782 | [SF1883102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883102/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [84 Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-alexander-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Re-wire single-family dwelling with smoke detector and heatpump and mini split | $12,000 | [E1880127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880127/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 493 Columbia Rd Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1867530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867530/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $32,775 | [SF1861254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861254/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 28 panels 11.48 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $109,725 | [E1861258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861258/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Install 24v fire alarm system for sprinkler system. | $15,000 | [EFA1857362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857362/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Install Smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $6,000 | [EFA1857356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857356/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [16 Glendale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glendale-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wire entire four family to code. Service 200 amps add 4 meters including public. | $60,000 | [E1857347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857347/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $25,116 | [SF1849064](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849064/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 10 panels 4.1 KW DC No ESS, Structural upgrades Required | $26,190 | [SF1731656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731656/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and walls with blown in cellulose | $9,790 | [SF1847087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847087/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [38-44 Payson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--44-payson-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls | $4,310 | [SF1829203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829203/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [493 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $84,084 | [E1849068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849068/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Monadnock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-monadnock-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Retest of floor 1 Gas | $700 | [G1846224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846224/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heater | $12,300 | [PL1845058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845058/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

## 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 |  | 254 Quincy St | 580 ft W | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905490](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 6 Ware St | 0.22 mi E | To confirm occupancy of single family | [BOA1844359](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-30 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 0.23 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposing a new 4-story multifamily building with garage…" | [BOA1526691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-09-19 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 860 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 580 ft W | To demolish existing 1-family home, replace with new 6-unit multi-family building | [BOA1905491](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-09-29 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 18 Baker Av | 190 ft W | To legalize existing shed & storage of 2 bob cats on said property and add curb cut for proposed driveway | [BOA1883830](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-07 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 860 ft S | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [19 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-bodwell-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [11 Bodwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bodwell-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 09:24 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 13, 08:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-bodwell-st/