# Building permits at 18 Malcolm Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 1153 Centre St, permitted May 4.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 2, 2025: Gas test to new meter bar. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | Plumbing | gas test to new meter bar | $1,500 | [G1704324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1704324/) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire 2 bathrooms and a kitchen | $7,000 | [E1682252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1682252/) |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Plumbing | remodel 2 bathrooms | $15,000 | [PL1672190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1672190/) |
| May 29, 2024 | Addition | Renovation and addition to an existing single family detached dwelling. Scope includes finishing part of basement to have a full bath, rec room and man-cave. A second floor master bathroom addition is proposed above the existing rear sunroom. No change to building footprint. | $80,000 | [ALT1294365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1294365/) |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Plumbing | install laundry connection and bathroom sink | $500 | [PL1121082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1121082/) |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Plumbing | gas work | $500 | [G1120707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1120707/) |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Electrical | Rewire 90% of house and add new service And the job is going to be done old work | $14,500 | [E1100454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1100454/) |
| Dec 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Remove paneling and old insulation in attic. Apply spray-in closed cell insulation to roof boards. Plaster, paint and apply finishes and floor coverings. Remove two closets in bedroom and tie in finishes. | $21,475 | [SF56841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF56841/) |
| Jan 22, 2010 | Plumbing | Plumbing kitchen and half bath | $2,000 | [PL12096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL12096/) |
| Jan 22, 2010 | Plumbing | Install gas stove | $300 | [G12084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G12084/) |
| Jan 5, 2010 | Electrical | redo kicten | $2,000 | [E3565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E3565/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1 Arborview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-arborview-rd/) | 210 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $1,797 | [SF1860870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860870/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 56 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | repair of gas main at BWFH Belkin house due to accident | $5,000 | [G1906567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906567/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $25,000 | [EFA1906162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906162/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Fire systems | phase2 - 210466WAW Renovation of existing medical support space. | $16,000 | [EFA1906156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906156/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $300,000 | [E1906160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906160/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | phase 2 - 210466WAW Renovation of existing medical support space. | $53,000 | [E1906155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906155/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Furnish and install new OR panel and 8 receptacles 480v 60Amp 30 circuit isolation panel | $22,000 | [E1905115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905115/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures, no rough plumbing | $3,400 | [PL1904367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904367/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [108 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-westchester-rd/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,910 | [SF1901759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901759/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 880 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No structural, no ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $4,857 | [SF1900246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900246/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 880 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No ESS no structural. existing system installed. | $16,478 | [E1900250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900250/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrading Existing Storage closet finishes to meet new infectious controls requirements. Removing & Reinstalling 12 Fixtures | $9,000 | [E1900834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900834/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Complete electrical renovation of existing single-family residence, including replacement of existing electrical wiring, devices, fixtures, and electrical equipment as required by code. | $20,000 | [E1900563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900563/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Install one new sink on the 1st floor of the Faulkner Hospital | $5,000 | [PL1899878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899878/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of ceiling types in 9 patient rooms. Ceilings being changed from ACT to GWB per Dept of Health Requirements | $250,000 | [SF1894229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894229/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Wire Sauna | $3,800 | [E1889569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889569/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 gas stove and 1 furnace. | $800 | [G1893914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893914/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 laundry. | $11,200 | [PL1891842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891842/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 810 ft S | Fire systems | American Service Company will rewire NAC Circuit 1 which has a ground fault. Affter the ground fault has been addressed we will be upgrading the fire alarm system head end equipment from EST3 to EST4 | $55,480 | [EFA1890607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890607/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 810 ft S | Fire systems | Add (2) smoke detectors to existing system | $3,500 | [EFA1862296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862296/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [100 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-westchester-rd/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the kitchen / dining area on the first floor. Add a bathroom on the second floor and renovate the existing second-floor bath. | $716,000 | [SF1871430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871430/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [48 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-malcolm-rd/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement. | $4,000 | [G1875677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875677/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repairing damage to a parking garage. | $850,000 | [ALT1861965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861965/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [60 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-westchester-rd/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $9,624 | [SF1861935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861935/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 210493WAW upgrading existing office finishes to meet new exam room requirements. | $13,000 | [E1870385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870385/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of additional hand sink and shop sink on the first floor of BWH Faulkner for renovations. | $1,000 | [PL1870747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870747/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1861562 occupancy committee.strp and re roofing/ replace all windows /remodeling 2 bathroos / update kitchen replace cabinets /patch and paint interior and exterior /refinish hard wood floors | $135,000 | [SF1860033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860033/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing second floor space | $39,000 | [EFA1861846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861846/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family residential. | Not listed | [ALT1861562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861562/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [107 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-whitcomb-av/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | install flue liner, install non-combustible surfaces below and behind stove. install wood stove | $16,000 | [SF1863803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863803/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 810 ft S | Fire systems | Relocation and adjustment of 3-4 Sprinkler Heads | $5,600 | [SF1851426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851426/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of 2 sinks at the BWFH Faulkner Hospital on the 5th floor. | $15,000 | [PL1862689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862689/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $35,000 | [EFA1864737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864737/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $323,000 | [E1864736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864736/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1863070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863070/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $600 | [G1863069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863069/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Install of new flushing rim sink, and L1 lavatory sink per updated bulletin on the first floor of BWH Faulkner. | $12,000 | [PL1863026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863026/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | bath remodel | $2,500 | [E1864653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864653/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing second floor space | $309,000 | [E1861841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861841/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [73 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-westchester-rd/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $5,000 | [SF1858025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858025/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope is limited to upgrading existing office finishes to meet new exam room requirements. New sinks to be provided for new exam rooms. | $259,888 | [SF1857758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857758/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Move nurse call duty station from FKA1026 to FKA1008. | $3,000 | [ELV1861376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861376/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical work associated with changes made to existing Workrooms FKA1026 and FKA1008 | $8,000 | [E1861380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861380/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [77 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westchester-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | New electric stove circuit | $2,616 | [E1860981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860981/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Replace all common area lighting Add power for new fire places in (2) community rooms Relocate (4) outlets | $60,000 | [E1860337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860337/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope is limited to upgrading existing storage closet finishes to meet new infectious controls requirements. | $46,612 | [SF1857543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing interior finishes and installation of new sinks, and interior finishes. | $247,000 | [SF1858349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858349/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 550 ft NE | Plumbing | Full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1857655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857655/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [23 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lila-rd/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of damaged parts of the rear porch, including stairs, railings, and posts. No changes to existing deck footprint, elevation, or dimensions. All repairs will be with similar, stained pressure treated wood. Home is 2 story; porch is 1 story and not covered. | $17,500 | [SF1846737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846737/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, some minor work in kitchen and powder room, refinish floors. | $77,690 | [SF1850960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850960/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom remodeling and exterior deck replacement. Deck will be rebuild at the same size. | $49,000 | [SF1846800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846800/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-lila-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1845151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845151/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Complete renovation of the 1st floor and basement at the BWFH Belkin House. This includes new pipe, toilets, sinks, and associated equipment. | $80,000 | [PL1847444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847444/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Provide and install a new 16 reader panel with 11 new readers and two readers being retrofitted, Four interior 5MP AI cameras will be installed in the lobbies of all four floors and a single 4 sensor camera 8MP each lens will be installed. | $23,465 | [ELV1847267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847267/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | 51 New Data Locations | $73,000 | [ELV1846510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846510/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of 181 Data locations. (D160125) | $210,000 | [ELV1845856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845856/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior fit out of the 1st floor and Basement to include new architectural finishes, as well as new mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and fire alarm systems. | $1,475,109 | [ALT1835500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835500/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [35 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-westchester-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $1,000 | [G1889601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889601/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [4 Brownson Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brownson-te/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Adding an abatement meter for irrigation | $2,500 | [PL1869596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869596/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 20:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/