# Building permits at 198 Bowen St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, May 22, 2025: Design and Installation to conform to NFPA 13 2013 Edition Design and Installation to conform to State Code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 111 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fire systems | Design and Installation to conform to NFPA 13 2013 Edition Design and Installation to conform to State Code, Local Fire and Building Departments. ERT563424 | $7,000 | [A1698032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1698032/) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $7,500 | [EFA1703638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1703638/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Fire systems | hardwire smoke alarm. | $1,800 | [EFA1696325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1696325/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Electrical | new 3 units building with underground service. | $30,000 | [E1696310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696310/) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Electrical | LOW VOLTAGE cat 6 thermostats Undergabinet lights | $3,000 | [ELV1696323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1696323/) |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Plumbing | gas fitting a new 3 apartments | $5,000 | [G1683942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1683942/) |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Plumbing | plumbing a 3 new apartments | $30,000 | [PL1683941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1683941/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 180 ft W | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 160 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 85 ft E | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 65 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [201-203 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201--203-d-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo all old siding,felt paper and nails from building. Install all new boards and window trim.Install waterproof barriers and building wrap.Install all new james ahrdy as per manufacture spec. Restore froont door trim and reinstallafter sanding and painting.Daily clean up of site and maintain | $96,500 | [SF1895460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895460/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | demolition of the existing three level deck and reconstruction of a new one with specific modifications. | $39,000 | [ALT1868530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868530/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel, no layout change, replace cabinetry, fixtures, countertops and lighting. Add exterior door to lower patio, new hardwood flooring and paint throughout No structural change, no change of egress, no life safety modification Address: 187 Gold Street, Unit 1 | $309,104 | [SF1901596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901596/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 400 ft S | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [58 Baxter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-baxter-st/) | 830 ft W | Demolition | Completer demolition of structure.Dig Safe#20263510954 | $29,985 | [SF1895972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895972/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/) | 610 ft E | Roofing | Job address: 109 F St, Boston, MA 02127 Build curbs for the skylights Raise 3 skylights on 8" Interior work (sheetrock, plaster, painting) | $11,025 | [SF1897121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897121/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st. | $4,160 | [SF1873054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873054/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [151 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-w-sixth-st/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets remove surface rust spot prime paint black | $9,500 | [SF1895162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895162/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SW | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [277 Silver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-silver-st/) | 770 ft E | Roofing | Strip and ReroofAPPROX 10SQ | $12,000 | [SF1894491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894491/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [148-150 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--150-f-st/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1886903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886903/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building | $5,000 | [E1882000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882000/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service | $16,000 | [E1880404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880404/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [155 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-d-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | We are test an air test on the gas line which got shut off There is a stove, hot water heater, furnace, gas fire and gas grill | $1,500 | [G1871848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871848/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 380 ft W | Roofing | Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new lap siding.Ice and water shield and drip cap where necessary.New pvc where needed and neat caulking where neededalso.Install new overhangs over entry doors.Pt lumber and standing seam | $85,900 | [SF1862936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862936/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | Disconnect existing fireplace, adjust gas piping and venting to allow fireplace to sit lower to the floor. | $2,500 | [G1863690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863690/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | Condenser replacement | $2,500 | [E1862610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 340 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864107/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 370 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864102/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 340 ft NW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Due to dishwasher leak remove cabinets and flooring in kitchen and living room. Replace with new cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. New countertops. Prep and paint walls and ceilings of the unit. No structural work or egress modification. | $20,250 | [SF1846301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846301/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower. | $5,000 | [PL1858668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858668/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas stove. Address is 122 W Seventh St. | $500 | [G1858674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858674/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches | $6,000 | [E1858584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858584/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,000 | [G1857882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Water heater | $1,000 | [PL1857907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857907/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 380 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1855300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855300/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter | $1,000 | [G1856702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856702/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Light renovation of unit #301 including - Kitchen renovation. New lighting in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hall. | $30,000 | [E1856403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856403/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E. | $500 | [G1854855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854855/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [157 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-d-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing siding and installation of new fiber cement siding (James HardiePlank). Work includes surface preparation, sealing with caulking, installation of flashing, and adjustments to the weather barrier (house wrap) as needed. No structural changes are involved. | $15,900 | [SF1841242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841242/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | - New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors | $75,000 | [SF1849431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849431/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [87 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-w-seventh-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair the rear left corner wall and roof, repoint the brick, and secure the structure. Apply temporary cap roofing and board to the roof. Follow-on work will be submitted under a long-form permit. | $9,900 | [SF1802651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1802651/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | Disconnect stove. Reconnect after new cabinets installed. | Not listed | [G1846073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846073/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | Disconnect and make safe kitchen sink, disposal, fridge water line, dishwasher. Install new kitchen sink, disposal and faucet. Reinstall dishwasher and fridge water line. | $5,000 | [PL1846084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846084/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | Light renovation of interior of unit 301, including replacing trim and cabinetry, refinishing floors, and limited electrical, plumbing and HVAC adjustments (subs will pull their own permits). | $500,000 | [SF1830509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830509/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | install new 200amp 277/480 volt panel install new 200 amp 120/208 volt panel 1 75KVA transformer | $6,000 | [E1907585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907585/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace all windows, and exterior doors. install insulated zip sheathing over the existing sheathing install james hardi siding and pvc trim. the deck included in the contract will be applied for in a separate longform permit | $300,000 | [SF1902854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902854/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint Install shower glass | $14,123 | [SF1900783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900783/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | wire low voltage to HVAC units | $2,500 | [ELV1902271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902271/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | wiring for new space with outlets switches and lighting | $40,000 | [E1899136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899136/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans | $35,000 | [E1883133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883133/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Greenside Golf | $52,000 | [PL1881407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881407/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install gas pipe for water heater | $4,000 | [G1881413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881413/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,970 | [SF1875955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875955/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-e-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | provide emergency shoring as per the emergency shoring plan in correlation with long form #Alt1348626 | $20,000 | [SF1872826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872826/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $18,181 | [SF1870149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870149/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1870157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870157/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor of building. Changing an unoccupied space into a golf simulator lounge. Change in occupancy, change in use, and change in egress. No renovation to exterior envelop. The previous occupancy was a group home and has been unoccupied since 2022-2023. | $507,924 | [ALT1818543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818543/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | Install a set of Halo lit channel letters to building fascia and install a new blade sign | $15,000 | [ALT1841945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841945/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [291 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-third-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replacing with 1 new door. No structural work | $3,852 | [SF1844246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844246/) |

## 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 |  | 156 E St | 0.23 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |
| Requested |  | 219 E St | 550 ft SW | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 87 W Seventh St | 970 ft W | To extend to the rear, add living space to the existing building, and change the occupancy to five apartments | [BOA1887118](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | May 19, 2026 | 87 W Seventh St | 970 ft W | Zoning appeal: "This permit has been revoked per building commissioner marc a. JOSEPH.Confirm occupancy…" | [BOA1834448](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-30 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 350 Athens St | 0.22 mi E | Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…" | [BOA1827083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-11 |
| No decision posted | Aug 20, 2026 | 269 Silver St | 650 ft E | To install curb cut and driveway | [BOA1807140](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-12-18 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 336 E St | 990 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Deck repair: Remove rotten deck and erect a new deck" | [BOA1833292](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-25 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 460 W Broadway | 0.24 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Proposed adaptive re-use of vacant former bank building" | [BOA1864808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 0.24 mi E | To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential… | [BOA1857851](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-04 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 87 W Seventh St | 970 ft W | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887101](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 87 W Seventh St | 970 ft W | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [169 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-bowen-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [161 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bowen-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [262 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-bowen-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [264 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/264-bowen-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [268 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-bowen-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [281 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-bowen-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [283 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [285 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 04:08 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 111 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-bowen-st/