# Building permits at 223 Grove St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $390,034 alteration or repair at 66 Edgemere Rd, permitted Sep 22.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 27, 2025: Repair existing wiring damaged by demo to fire alarm devices in construction space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 231 to 239 Grove St, 65 ft south, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | Fire systems | Repair existing wiring damaged by demo to fire alarm devices in construction space. Devices existing to remain in space, devices remain in existing locations, devices will be remounted to new drywall. | $2,500 | [EFA1691947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1691947/) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Plumbing | install: water closet, lav, hand sink and wash sinks | $5,000 | [PL1677629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1677629/) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Plumbing | Install: water heater | $1,500 | [G1677636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1677636/) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Electrical | Re-wire of existing commercial space | $8,000 | [E1672961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1672961/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | To renovate building for hair salon | $29,875 | [SF1672074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1672074/) |
| May 14, 2012 | Electrical | Install one (1) power supply and relay. | $745 | [ELV141206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV141206/) |
| Jul 12, 2011 | Electrical | Replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures. Lissa Hair Nail Design 225 Grove Street | $817 | [E85328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E85328/) |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Electrical | Replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures. Mary Ann's Breakfast and Lunch | $160 | [E79812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E79812/) |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove 18 two lite slider windows and install 18 new 2 lite slider windows. U values.26. | $10,800 | [SF79224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF79224/) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | Plumbing | retest.; | $200 | [G62395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G62395/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/) | 160 ft SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1895636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895636/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [42 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-edgemere-rd/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Second floor bathroom remodel | $38,750 | [SF1905774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905774/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [42 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-edgemere-rd/) | 960 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | New front porch decking and railings Rear porch railing system New lattice under deck | $28,975 | [SF1905539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905539/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing door units and replace with 2 new door units. No structural work | $10,304 | [SF1903453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903453/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | New Insulation, wood strap, PVC, trims, Siding, gutters, install 1 window, install 1 door, flashing, fix drip edge, reinstall light fixtures. | $62,442 | [SF1903659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903659/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1904120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904120/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 800 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [SF1882916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882916/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 800 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [E1882917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882917/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cheriton-rd/) | 650 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902245/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5250 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5250-washington-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units | $1,200 | [ELV1900372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900372/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | finish the basement to be used as tv room | $49,071 | [ALT1839919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839919/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 290 ft SW | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | * Remove and replace Counter tops * Remove and replace Cabinet fronts * Add Tile to bathroom Wall (Fiberglass base remains) | $1,200 | [SF1882568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882568/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 290 ft SW | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 290 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888029/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [45 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-edgemere-rd/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovation to existing residence. Close existing doorway, remove portion of non-load-bearing pantry wall to create open passage, construct new non-load-bearing partition wall, and install new den door. No structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ESS, lift, or occupancy changes | $3,000 | [ALT1883144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883144/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $1,701 | [SF1881575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881575/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [PL1881886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881886/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [G1881884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881884/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade | $5,000 | [E1880561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880561/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove back staircase and replace it with an extension to the other part of the building to provide an second means of egress. THE ORIGINAL ALT1741323 job description is to build out 2 residential apartments from existing office space on the second floor. [ePlans] | $25,000 | [A1850076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850076/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | add 9 new recessed light and 3 ceiling fixture on existing switches | $2,500 | [E1870539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870539/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Sewer pipe replacement in basement Laundry hook up in basement | $8,000 | [PL1864242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864242/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/) | 900 ft SW | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof on a 6 family town house. | $38,600 | [SF1865399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865399/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 660 ft E | Solar | Pulling Utility meter socket away from house so siding can be installed. | $500 | [E1862959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862959/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [15-39 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--39-ridgecrest-te/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | We work address 26 Ridgecrest Terrace West Roxbury, apartment #14 | $1,500 | [PL1862082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862082/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [26 Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1858950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858950/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [39 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-de-soto-rd/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove old 8x10 shed replace with new 10x12 shed | $5,000 | [ALT1852114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852114/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | New electrical wiring for a 14 unit new construction building plus common spaces, new electrical service, underground work, tv data and internet. | $185,000 | [E1859330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859330/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [39 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-de-soto-rd/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | Run power underground to new shed. Add lights and outlets. | $1,000 | [E1857838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857838/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,470 | [SF1847918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847918/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Unit 202 conversion from commerical space to residential. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sq feet. | $15,000 | [E1851474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851474/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Siding replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect sheathing & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, replace flashing if needed, apply new flashing tape around windows, doors and protrusions. Install new vinyl siding. | $29,979 | [SF1844177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844177/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Deck renovation: replace with new composted floors | $12,000 | [SF1847123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847123/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [67 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-de-soto-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1908351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908351/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Work to be done at secondary address 5287 Washington. Replace gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1905743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905743/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [66 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Full interior renovation of existing 1-2 family home. New electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems; new windows, exterior doors, roofing, and siding; finished lower level; open kitchen/dining/living layout. No addition/no change in footprint. | $390,034 | [ALT1890826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1890826/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo due to water damage and repairs. Install insulation, drywall, and flooring | $32,669 | [SF1887779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887779/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [66 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 kw 25 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $98,100 | [SF1882230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882230/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [66 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 kw 25 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $98,100 | [E1882235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882235/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Existing Basement bathroom. Lavatory drain needs to be jack hammered up and made to correct size and tied in to waste line. Run vent up to serve fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1886739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886739/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [66 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition only. Full gut of interior finishes, partitions, and non-structural elements throughout the residence in preparation for future renovation. No exterior work, no addition. | $10,000 | [SF1883161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883161/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairs of front porch with existing dimension | $10,000 | [SF1882656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882656/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [4 Ridgecrest Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-ridgecrest-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation + Air Sealing | $4,100 | [SF1869823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869823/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [66 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-edgemere-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1882102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882102/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [30 Rockingham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rockingham-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Apartment #309. Installed new 20 ampere, 240 volt, circuit from left side of living room to the right side. All wiring in surface metal raceway and installed on A.F.C.I, two pole circuit breaker. | $900 | [E1877100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877100/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing exterior wall siding with new siding, includes all necessary moisture barrier, flashing and sealants | $36,863 | [SF1872146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872146/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [20-28 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--28-ridgecrest-te/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | 26 Ridgecrest Terrace, Unit 14 Install plug for washer and dryer in closet | $1,500 | [E1863460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863460/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace 200amp service, replace (12) receptacles, replace (4) baseboard heaters, add GFCI protection to basement and basement bathroom | $4,500 | [E1860430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860430/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [15-19 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-ridgecrest-te/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | 26 Ridgecrest Terrace Unit 14 - add washer and dryer to closet, interior work only. | $8,000 | [SF1850256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850256/) |

## 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 10, 2026 | 231 to 239 Grove St | 65 ft S | To combine two parcels, to create 13,490 sf lot | [BOA1895742](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 5205 Washington St | 230 ft S | To create access way, via encroachment, to ground level parking and other structural encroachments… | [BOA1895744](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-28 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 Stimson St | 790 ft S | To change use and occupancy of the daycare on the ground floor into an additional residential unit to total… | [BOA1848753](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [258-268 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/258--268-grove-st/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [287-297 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/287--297-grove-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025
- [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [147-149 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-grove-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [299-309 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--309-grove-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [311-321 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311--321-grove-st/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [121-125 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121--125-grove-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025
- [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [351 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/351-grove-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [95-99 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-grove-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 04:39 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 17, 03:17 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-grove-st/