# Building permits at 18 Ward St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $980,000 project at 7 Transit St, permitted Jul 9.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 9: Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Plumbing | Furnace replament Complete address: 18 Ward Street, 1, Boston, MA, 02127 | $5,000 | [G1856861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856861/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 110 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 4 family building complete | $99,000 | [E1903106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903106/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair wood siding ( left side 2nd floor} | $1,250 | [SF1849482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849482/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/) | 85 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 8 sq existing siding. Install 8 sq. vinyl siding. Install new bay window | $16,890 | [SF1871684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871684/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/) | 180 ft S | Electrical | wire up all exhaust fans and control sensors in a parking garage. | $2,000 | [E1864624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864624/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [356-356h Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/356--356h-dorchester-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | replace damaged siding | $1,250 | [SF1851546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851546/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 110 ft NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $70,000 | [PL1851569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851569/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [6-8 Gifford Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-gifford-pl/) | 110 ft NE | Plumbing | 4 Units New Construction | $36,500 | [G1851570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851570/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [11 Vinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vinton-st/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Changing occupancy from 2 family to 3 family renovating each level and adding an addition to the rear of building Installing exterior siding and windows | $386,000 | [ALT1800039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800039/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3-17 Colonel Michael J. Mcdonough Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--17-colonel-michael-j.-mcdonough-wy/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Install 120/208 1600A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 1600A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $4,500 | [ETS1904096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904096/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [251-261 Monsignor Dennis F. O'Callaghan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--261-monsignor-dennis-f.-o'callaghan-wy/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | Install 120/208 200A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 200A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904088/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [28-42 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--42-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1904003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1904003/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove existing Drywall on specific areas, new plumbing, electrical and Hvac system. | Not listed | [SF1903431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903431/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Tuckerman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tuckerman-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 8 replacement windows - no structural work | $6,452 | [SF1899841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899841/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | LV HVAC Controls | $11,000 | [ELV1900583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900583/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 800 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation of commercial plumbing | $50,000 | [PL1894598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894598/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891704/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1884062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884062/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | 1st floor interior fit out of a yoga studio. Work includes not structural gypsum partitions. new finishes (flooring, paint, ceilings, millwork) and the installation and rework of new and existing MEP's;this permit is in conjunction with ALT1881393 | $552,874 | [SF1881455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881455/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | renovation of existing retail space | $132,000 | [E1888977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888977/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 730 ft SW | Other | F+I Cornerstone at Building At at MaryEllen McCormick | $2,500 | [SF1889221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889221/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Install a 48.38kwdc Rooftop Solar Array 82 - 590 Wall Solar Modules 1 - 50kw 120/208 V Solar Inverter | $299,500 | [E1858417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858417/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 580 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof. Install new gutter system. | $14,500 | [SF1884050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884050/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1187 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-columbia-rd/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1883631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883631/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1 Veterans Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-veterans-wy/) | 730 ft SW | Sign | Installation of two signs for "Embark At Mary Ellen McCormack" 1'-10" x 5'-10". Approved by BPDA | $45,508 | [ALT1873917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873917/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | House will be complete gut job, temp service needed as no power in house for extended period Eversource Temp work order 26788447ES | $1,500 | [ETS1872546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872546/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | New HVAC, toilet room / shower, elctricl service panel, lighting, recetacles, partitions, finishes | $275,000 | [ALT1824556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824556/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry | $20,000 | [PL1872237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-old-colony-av/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $6,453 | [E1872475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872475/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 770 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271. Roof Replacement 2. Siding Replacement 3. Chimney Removal 4. Interior Remodeling 5. Bathroom Renovation 6. Basement Finishing 7. Kitchen Upgrade / Remodeling 8. Installation of Central Heatin | $180,000 | [ALT1859097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859097/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock, plumbing and fixtures, interior casing and doors along with all cabinets and appliances | $10,000 | [SF1857523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857523/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family | Not listed | [ALT1857542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857542/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [267 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-old-colony-av/) | 590 ft NE | Sign | Aluminum Panel sign with box lettering Alfredos Italian Kitchen (ALT1684563) | $2,500 | [A1858254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1858254/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $10,800 | [ELV1861456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861456/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Outdoor Kitchen sink connection to existing rough in | $5,000 | [PL1851912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851912/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Tie in roof top grills to existing gas system | $5,000 | [G1851911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851911/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft NE | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Demise Retail Space | $250,000 | [E1849379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849379/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of water piping with valves and meters for future use, Installation of a horizontal vent pipe with capped connections for future use, | $21,000 | [PL1847454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847454/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [495 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/495-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Temporary Install four (4) outdoor artificial turf soccer fields and associated site improvements through rough inspection, pending approval of the Use of Premises permit.;# U491905518 | $5,000 | [SF1906789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906789/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-26 General Lawrence J Logan Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--26-general-lawrence-j-logan-wy/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Install 120/208 800A Disconnect Switch to Feed a Temporary 800A Distribution Panel. Main disconnect to be fed overhead to privately owned transformer to be terminated by others. | $2,500 | [ETS1903992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1903992/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | run 9 home run of data wire to each closet | $3,000 | [ELV1887702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887702/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | wire a new 9 unit building with a store front | $20,000 | [EFA1887694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887694/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | wire a new 8 unit building with store front and offices on the top floor | $170,000 | [E1887685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887685/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [125 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-mercer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 30kw generator Running 3 phase 240 to a transformer then 120v 50amp twist lock tables to spider boxes to power av and toilet trailer. | $1,500 | [E1857086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857086/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $200,000 | [PL1851573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851573/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $55,500 | [G1851575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851575/) |

## More on this street

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

- [21 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-ward-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2026
- [33-39 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-ward-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [34-36 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-ward-st/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025
- [36 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ward-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [45 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-ward-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [90-102 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--102-ward-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [103 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-ward-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [104-112 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104--112-ward-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [114-126 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--126-ward-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 13:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 63 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-ward-st/