# Building permits at 2-4 Ballou Av, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7: Remove all rotted wood from third level front porch only. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers 183d Norfolk St, 310 ft south, and 12 more addresses nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove all rotted wood from third level front porch only. Install new wood on third level porch. Install double 4" vinyl siding around exterior of third level porch. | $24,600 | [SF1907121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907121/) |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Solar | Installation of 28 roof solar panels, with micro inverter. No battery system 10.90 kw dc | $33,116 | [E1693968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1693968/) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Solar | Installation of Solar system - 32 panels with Micro inverters - No battery system DC 13.6 KW | $66,232 | [ALT1642753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1642753/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Roofing | strip and re-roof 21SQ | $9,000 | [SF1645425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1645425/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Electrical | Relocate meter socket from basement to out side of house. Add a common meter and panel | $6,900 | [E1659623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1659623/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1904600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904600/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1904603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904603/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 990 ft W | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace. | $800 | [E1902780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902780/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement,Relocation and upgrade of the existing electrical service from inside to outside | $3,000 | [E1901161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901161/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 980 ft E | Plumbing | Oil to Gas Conversion for York Furnace in the Basement. | $8,000 | [G1901248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901248/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-thetford-av/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | City of Boston Healthy & Green Retrofit Pilot Program: Replacement of eight windows and a basement access door. Two family new electrical service and a subpanel. Three Air-to-Air heat pumps - ductless systems. | $101,220 | [SF1890667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890667/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-norfolk-st/) | 720 ft E | Plumbing | gas retest | $300 | [G1897649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897649/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | replace all old PT flooring &; rails on first floor decks. install new composite 5/4 X6 composite flooring &; rails, rebuild 2nd floor balcony using 2X 10 PT joist Supported on existing 1st floor deck on 2- 6X6 column, new composite 5/4 X 6 flooring &; rails. existing 1st floor framing to remain. No | $24,000 | [SF1891478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891478/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [82a-82b Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82a--82b-woodrow-av/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Ducted Air Source Heat Pump system for Unit B (1st FL) only, ductwork to be reused - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the basement. | $12,000 | [E1867669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867669/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [146-148a Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--148a-norfolk-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Re-testimg gas pipes. | $500 | [G1889710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889710/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879898/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [27 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-thetford-av/) | 890 ft SE | Roofing | We will be replacing the roof on the rear bulkhead includes flashing. The wall and windowsill will be putting new plywood on the roof, installing Flint plastic two ply with new drip edge white for rubber roof. We will be replacing all the soffit with new plywood replace the facia in the gutter with  | $3,600 | [SF1880853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880853/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family dwelling low voltage construction ( Data & Communication) | $13,000 | [ELV1879886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879886/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 790 ft SW | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879895/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 720 ft SW | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879887/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A service | $55,000 | [E1879891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879891/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879884/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [27 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-edson-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace concrete in the work area as per stamped plans &; Install Foundation Push Pier(s); | $19,925 | [ALT1826734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826734/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [15 Thetford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-thetford-av/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves outlets Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $14,000 | [E1862543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862543/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1853021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853021/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-jacob-st/) | 980 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [G1853024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853024/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [160-166 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--166-norfolk-st/) | 510 ft E | Plumbing | change the prep sink into a indirect with proper air gap {per request of the health department} | $3,200 | [PL1853520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853520/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-edson-st/) | 720 ft SE | Roofing | re-roofing | $6,500 | [SF1848568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848568/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [40 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-edson-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | to Change a service under ground to overhead from 100 amps to 200 amps and add house meter and panel | $4,000 | [E1845752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845752/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [48 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. Left side Brick parapet wall Repointing from the roof line up. | $9,724 | [SF1906245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906245/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $28,000 | [E1904855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904855/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add ADU to 3rd floor to create occupancy 2 family plus ADU | $180,000 | [ALT1861090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861090/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [253 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repair existing front and rear porches by removing columns,flooring,railing and install new columns,flooring railing and steps. | $45,000 | [SF1888095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888095/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [32-36 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--36-jacob-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front and back stairs and decks. Same dimensions as existing. All pressure-treated wood frame. New 12"x4' footings, 42" railings, 6x6 posts, pressure-treated decking, and railings. | $44,000 | [SF1882726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882726/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [46 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-jacob-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Replace the existing roof and exterior siding with new materials, with no changes to the existing building structure or footprint. Replace the existing rear exterior staircase with a new staircase. Update and replace the aluminum trim around all exterior windows. | $15,000 | [SF1871213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871213/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [9 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elmhurst-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Strip and reroof with Rubber EPDM and add gutters to garage | $31,340 | [SF1851087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851087/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Perform all required plumbing work for the construction of a new multi-family residential building. Work being done at secondary address (43-45 Stanton ST) | $50,000 | [PL1871020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871020/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed as part of the construction of a new multifamily residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1869400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1869400/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [E1864260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864260/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Electrical and low-voltage work will be performed for a new multifamily residential construction project. | $30,000 | [ELV1864277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864277/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [15 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elmhurst-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 10 Sqs | $10,920 | [SF1851077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851077/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-stanton-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | I want to change the toddler classroom to a preschool toddler mix classroom. Currently, the children in the classroom range from 2.9 years to 5 years old. I want to change it to include children 15 months old to five years old. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1800801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1800801/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [19 Jacob St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-jacob-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,934 | [SF1854918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854918/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [253 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-norfolk-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Strip roofing asphalt shingles, Repair and install new asphalt shingles. | $25,000 | [SF1857388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857388/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [39 Stanton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-stanton-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing work will be performed for a new multi-family residential construction project. | $50,000 | [PL1850897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850897/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |

## 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 | Nov 17, 2026 | 183d Norfolk St | 310 ft S | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881939](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 10 Balina Pl | 320 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881950](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 12r Balina Pl | 330 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 7 Charles Rd | 340 ft S | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881944](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183c Norfolk St | 350 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881938](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 5 Charles Rd | 370 ft S | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183b Norfolk St | 380 ft SE | To erect a one family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881937](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 3 Charles Rd | 400 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881946](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183a Norfolk St | 410 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881933](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 1 Charles Rd | 440 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881942](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 450 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot | [BOA1881930](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 183 Norfolk St | 450 ft SE | To combine lots, new lot to consist of approximately 19,000 square feet of land | [BOA1881928](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested | Nov 17, 2026 | 185 Norfolk St | 470 ft SE | To erect a one-family dwelling on the vacant lot | [BOA1881941](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| Requested |  | 118 Woodrow Av | 810 ft W | To rebuild third floor level of home Complete framing rebuild, including roof framing | [BOA1851431](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-19 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 53 Callender St | 520 ft N | Zoning appeal: "proposed construction of a new residential 3 family…" | [BOA1766728](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 |
| Approved | Mar 24, 2026 | 49 to 51 Callender St | 530 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Proposed change of use to 3 family with vertical and rear addition…" | [BOA1766723](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-08-21 |

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 Ballou Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-ballou-av/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [17-19 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-ballou-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025
- [41 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-ballou-av/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025
- [51 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-ballou-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [65 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-ballou-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [71 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-ballou-av/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [75 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-ballou-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [82-84 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82--84-ballou-av/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [100 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-ballou-av/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [138 Ballou Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-ballou-av/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 20:24 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 9, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-ballou-av/