# Building permits at 18 Coleus Pk, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10, 2025: Construct third-story addition on existing two-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Addition | Construct third-story addition on existing two-family dwelling. Proposed renovation as per plans. [ePlan]*Application reassigned to FD by PW on 8/22/24; | $60,000 | [ALT1203706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1203706/) |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repairing ceiling, changing out windows, repairing floors, and replacing boiler. | $16,300 | [SF1667661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667661/) |
| May 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | 20' x 25' Detached garage addition have to also fix the front steps to the second floorHome Owners Waiver | $17,200 | [ALT1596710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1596710/) |
| Mar 9, 2011 | Alteration or repair | installing bathroom tile and remove and reinstall kitchen cabinets, patch and paint. | $10,000 | [SF67008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF67008/) |
| Mar 7, 2011 | Electrical | panel swap and 5 new outlets | $1,200 | [E66718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E66718/) |
| Jan 11, 2011 | Alteration or repair | repair rear porch,handrails and decking | $7,000 | [SF58615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF58615/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Testing gas pipe for Unit 2 at 69-71 fayston. | $600 | [G1908639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1908639/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Gas test on existing gas line. The gas company shut the meter to the apartment. | $600 | [G1904752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904752/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove wood deck and replace with composite decking, install PVC railings,and cover all the post with PVC | $15,500 | [SF1899400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899400/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1887758 Occupancy Committee.Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $8,647 | [SF1879300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879300/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 430 ft S | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 500 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 500 ft NE | 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/) | 950 ft E | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Unit #3 only. | $3,000 | [SF1853013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853013/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 430 ft S | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Normandy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-normandy-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | exterior emergency board-up due to building fire | $10,900 | [SF1806757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806757/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Install a new bathroom exhaust fan with a 6-inch vent kit for 12 Richfield St Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, USA | $1,250 | [E1907274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907274/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,272 | [E1900255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900255/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [SF1896469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896469/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement – approximately 31 squares. Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing system, including underlayment, shingles, flashing, and related components as needed. | $12,710 | [SF1890828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890828/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 28, 2026 | [94 Brunswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brunswick-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Installing public meter | $1,000 | [E1877722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877722/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875237/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $23,115 | [SF1873042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873042/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $16,284 | [SF1851006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851006/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ;No record of occupancy confirm 3 familyELIZABETH CHARLES; | Not listed | [ALT1864354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864354/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 11 Modules @4.51 kW DC | $20,377 | [SF1848739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848739/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall | $77,385 | [E1873045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873045/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Inspect Meter Socket for Eversource to restore power to a meter in a 2 Gang Meter Socket. There is currently power in the meter socket for the other unit. Eversource removed a meter for a payment issue, and is requesting an inspection prior to restoring service. | $100 | [E1869295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869295/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [79 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1862269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862269/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1862043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862043/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.1 kW DC | $8,200 | [SF1822924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822924/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.10 kW DC | $20,377 | [E1856306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856306/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $54,516 | [E1851009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851009/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 8 Creston Pk Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1856611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856611/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 4 | $2,000 | [ELV1853195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853195/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 3 | $2,000 | [ELV1853193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853193/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 2 | $2,000 | [ELV1853192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853192/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 1 | $2,000 | [ELV1853190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853190/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Add one meter 60Amp underground for common area | $5,000 | [E1853085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853085/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit #4 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853084/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit #3 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853083/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853081/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | New wiring Unit #1 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853080/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |

## 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 | 0.22 mi NE | 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 |  | 29 to 31 Fayston St | 0.23 mi NW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1891781](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |
| Requested |  | 14 Coleus Pk | 50 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Proposed new construction of two four multi-family house on vacant lot as per plan e Filed" | [BOA1802289](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-26 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 500 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Proposing a new 4-story multifamily building with garage…" | [BOA1526691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-09-19 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 254 Quincy St | 0.22 mi NE | 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 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 09:30 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 15, 05:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-coleus-pk/