# Building permits at 180 Howard Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,500 alteration or repair at 34 Dewey St, permitted Jul 22.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | Following a stove fire in unit 5: -Isolate power from affected areas in building -Provide temporary GFCI receptacle power for repairs -Follow up with replacements of affected lighting and devices | $2,000 | [E1838588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838588/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [118 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-quincy-st/) | 630 ft W | Plumbing | Installed two modine hot dog heaters | $4,800 | [G1906865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906865/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 640 ft NW | Fire systems | Install 24v low voltage fire alarm system in a newly constructed 3 family building. | $14,000 | [EFA1908222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908222/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [69-71 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-fayston-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas test on existing gas line. The gas company shut the meter to the apartment. | $600 | [G1904752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904752/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6 Beauford Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-beauford-ln/) | 860 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $45,045 | [E1907010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907010/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 540 ft SE | 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 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | I will be wiring a brand new three family building. | $45,000 | [E1901900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901900/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 730 ft S | 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 14, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | new plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1900914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900914/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [119 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-magnolia-st/) | 890 ft E | Other | Install gas fireplace and venting | $9,755 | [SF1888129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888129/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 930 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 710 ft SW | 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 18, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Installed 100 amp temporary service | $1,500 | [E1888877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888877/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [9 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fayston-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Final inspection needed after previous plumber stopped responding calls. | $1,000 | [PL1878089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875237/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Just putting up a temporary service | $2,000 | [ETS1877385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1877385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for new 2-family. ERT1608682 approved by the ZBA on 4/18/25 with Provisos.; | $752,500 | [FND1806945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1806945/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 930 ft SW | 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 16, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 930 ft SW | 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 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 860 ft N | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 930 ft SW | 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 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 940 ft SE | 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 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 900 ft W | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 280 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 590 ft E | 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 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 830 ft NE | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 11 Modules @4.51 kW DC | $20,377 | [SF1848739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848739/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 8 Creston Pk Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1856611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856611/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-dewey-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Construct a new two family based on previously approved plans and reviews under BOA 713534; ERT681984 and ERT1137032 but needing a ZBA extension letter for permit issuance. | $500,000 | [ERT1813059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1813059/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Normandy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-normandy-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | exterior emergency board-up due to building fire | $10,900 | [SF1806757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806757/) |

## 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 | 0.19 mi SE | 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 | 800 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1891781](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-24 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 0.23 mi S | 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 | 0.19 mi SE | 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 | 0.24 mi SE | 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 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Howard Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [161 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-howard-av/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [140-142 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--142-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [130 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-howard-av/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [111 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-howard-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [101 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-howard-av/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [87 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-howard-av/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024
- [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 16:53 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/