# Building permits at 22 Howland St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $9M new building at 376-384a Blue Hill Av, permitted Aug 12.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 15: Air seal and insulate attic floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic floor | $6,497 | [SF1839483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839483/) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $33,353 | [SF1788025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1788025/) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Deck replacement left side of the house and in front of the house Same size same location | $26,000 | [SF1730271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1730271/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-howland-st/) | 95 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $14,202 | [SF1873440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873440/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-crawford-st/) | 700 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS no structural | $6,624 | [ALT1861159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861159/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [160 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-ruthven-st/) | 750 ft W | Roofing | Repair roof shingles and chimney r | $2,000 | [SF1906502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906502/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1904461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904461/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1904456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904456/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900996/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 540 ft NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901000/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wabon-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Legalizing extension of living space in basement and installing two egress window wells for two basement bedrooms correct V898540. Owner spoke to the inspector who confirmed that house is in fact a large one family. on interior of bedrooms we will add sheetrock where needed and paint | $25,000 | [ALT1844364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844364/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 540 ft NW | Roofing | Roof removal and replacement | $24,000 | [SF1900427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900427/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [51 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-elm-hill-av/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove aluminum siding and replace new siding with james hardie fiber ciment, replace all the window trim wirh pvc | $67,800 | [SF1899388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899388/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 630 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 300 | $8,500 | [E1901001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901001/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [61 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-crawford-st/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP | $11,000 | [E1899061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899061/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [160 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-homestead-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include ADU in the existing basement per plans. Work include 3 window wells,door entrance, kitchen, bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler &; HVAC upgrade;The plan examiner verified the installation of heat detectors in the non-ADU units before permit issue. | $200,000 | [ALT1855979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855979/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace (1) exterior door(s), size for size and like for like. No framing or weatherboarding. | $11,031 | [SF1883534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883534/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $3,999 | [SF1877876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877876/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | Install bathroom fan and Arc fault breaker, | $1,000 | [E1882481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882481/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | complete rewire a 2 family | $28,000 | [E1882290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882290/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [397 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-blue-hill-av/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace damaged precast front entrance stairs units replace front stairs concrete steps and landing. Restore iron railings | $295,000 | [SF1882654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882654/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Installation of an interconnnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,424 | [SF1882263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882263/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Replace 100a meter and service conductor refeed and relocate meter | $2,200 | [E1882648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882648/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,985 | [E1882270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882270/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 630 ft W | Plumbing | 3 Gas test to turn gas back on | $300 | [G1879297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879297/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Temporary diesel generator for 1 day community event. No onsite fuel storage | $300 | [ETS1879963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879963/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-waumbeck-st/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove wooden stairs build concrete stairs with granite slabs and granite platform and red bricks risers and red bricks sides grind out loose mortar joints on foundation wall and reprint wall | $46,000 | [SF1874268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874268/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [79 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-howland-st/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Removal of existing electrical wiring, replacing removed electrical wiring with new wiring and providing new wiring and outlets as a result of relocating kitchen and bath. | $60,000 | [E1868517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868517/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elm-hill-av/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | At Rear Elevation. Remove damaged brick work and rebuild using new brick and wall ties to original specifications. | $55,200 | [SF1862395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862395/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Generator for 1 day community event No onsite fuel storage | Not listed | [ETS1867545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867545/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [12 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-waumbeck-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | gas for 2 fire plate, 2 furnace, 1 ranges | $4,000 | [G1867590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867590/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20-22 Elm Hill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-elm-hill-pk/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Service change with public bypass | $3,000 | [E1862015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862015/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove, purchase, and install new decking, flooring, and floors 1 & 2. Reinstall existing railings and new stairs. Purchase and install a new exterior door. Replace existing gutters and fascia on front porch. | $20,500 | [SF1863771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863771/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1851020 Occupancy CommitteeDemo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing window with tempered glass window. Inspeciton for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,191 | [SF1850607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850607/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [58 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-crawford-st/) | 700 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS | $22,176 | [E1861163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861163/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [12 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-devon-st/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Repair and relocate existing 200a conduit from meter socket to relocated point of attachment...Repair/replace exterior front entrance light fixture | $4,700 | [E1848341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848341/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-howland-st/) | 680 ft NW | Roofing | Over lay, 1 Layer of roof shingles front side of roof, including dormer. | $2,800 | [SF1858600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858600/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Remove and install new gas pipe | $4,500 | [G1856695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856695/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Remove and Install new plumbing 2 family home | $24,000 | [PL1856691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856691/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [29 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-crawford-st/) | 250 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior - Replacement of front door. Interior - Installation of baseboard and trim; floor/tile replacement, and closet refinishing. | $5,000 | [SF1855797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855797/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family residence. | Not listed | [ALT1851020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851020/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 890 ft N | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom and replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1850612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850612/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [15-19 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-maple-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Install shower stall and shower valve | $3,500 | [PL1846213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846213/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-wabon-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1846579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846579/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | exterior board up of roof damage | $6,795 | [SF1817540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817540/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [391-395 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--395-blue-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | Install temporary 20x30 tent used for groundbreaking ceremony. Installed 10/16. Removed 10/16. Event date 10/16 | $1,025 | [SF1907661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907661/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [25 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hutchings-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Rnovation of 2 unit house and adding 2 unit -Complete new plumbing and gas systems | $20,000 | [PL1821548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821548/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [18 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-intervale-st/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Erect;Single family home with an attached garage as per plans by Civil Environmental Consultants;e[Plans] Filed; 9th Edition | Not listed | [ERT1690102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1690102/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hutchings-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Underground for 1/2 bath in 1st floor of rear garage | $4,500 | [PL1903678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903678/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Install 24 EBU | $2,500 | [E1899654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899654/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Fire systems | In the recently completed (August 10, 2026) 48 residential units building with parking garage (25 spaces), constructed under ERT1254459, relocate the "Fire Department Connection" (FDC) per attached plans and install 24 additional "Emergency Battery Units with Light Heads" (EBUs) per attached plans. | $28,532 | [ALT1896221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896221/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [376-384a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/376--384a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | 200A Underground Temporary Service | $2,000 | [ETS1896429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1896429/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [376-384a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/376--384a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Combine Parcels: 1400504000, 1400504000, 1400505000, 1400506000, &; 1400507000 to erect a 4-story mixed-use building with two retail &; one community center on ground floor (core/shell) and (18) residential units at upper levels. Proposing 18 family-style units of affordable homeownership condominiu | $8,999,858 | [ERT1529815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1529815/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $15,314 | [ALT1869071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869071/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $35,732 | [E1869074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869074/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [151 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-homestead-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | repair lintel on top of one window | $3,000 | [SF1873293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873293/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade main electrical service from 100 to 200 amps 120\240 volts. Relocate the meters to the exterior of the building installing wiring for heat pump. | $8,000 | [E1862118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862118/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-874141)(Unit-1) | $5,000 | [SF1862119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862119/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 water heaters | $5,000 | [G1856948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856948/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [36-38 Elm Hill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-elm-hill-pk/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Basement and bathroom | $5,000 | [E1840917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840917/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1856951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856951/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [379-381 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/379--381-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace 1 hand sink, 1 prep sink, 1 mop sink | $10,000 | [PL1853240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853240/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | T-mobile cell site modification. Amending ALT1730202;Proposed antenna changes for Beta and Gamma from the E//KRE to a PR6QLUI01 antenna. Adding (2) 8863 RRUs one near Alpha and Beta and 1 near Gamma. Also changed proposed 4480 RRUs to 4495 RRUs. Need to go from (2) to (3) 6x24 hybrids. No change to  | $100,000 | [A1818008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1818008/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [8 Gannett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-gannett-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical Renovations, Service Upgrades | $15,000 | [E1846088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846088/) |

## 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 |  | 415 to 419 Blue Hill Av | 990 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: "Change occupancy of new tenant space to a small…" | [BOA1859530](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-09 |

## More on this street

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

- [20 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-howland-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [19 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-howland-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026
- [18 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-howland-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [29 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-howland-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [30 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-howland-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [11 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-howland-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025
- [34 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-howland-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [40 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-howland-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 08:41 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 14, 03:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-howland-st/