# Building permits at 23 Southmere Rd, Boston, MA Three permits on record here. The newest, May 26: Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 15 squares. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 26, 2026 | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 15 squares | $10,854 | [SF1851729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851729/) | | Aug 18, 2023 | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $9,448 | [SF1513445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1513445/) | | Aug 4, 2023 | Electrical | Replace Bathroom Fan with new Panasonic Bathroom Fan (2 units) | $2,000 | [E1510018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1510018/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 35 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 170 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $82,800 | [SF1896040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896040/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 170 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $82,800 | [E1896048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896048/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 170 ft E | Electrical | Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Relocate meter from inside of house to the exterior wall | $3,600 | [E1895496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895496/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 170 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867525/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [19 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-southmere-rd/) | 65 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,958 | [PL1855682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855682/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [19 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-southmere-rd/) | 65 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,958 | [G1855679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855679/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-ridgeview-av/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Door Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 5 doors | $19,000 | [SF1904695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904695/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [29 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-ridgeview-av/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 17 windows and 2 entry doors, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $38,441 | [SF1901612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901612/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Newcroft Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-newcroft-ci/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | panel relocation to units | $6,000 | [E1903056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903056/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [19 Meadowbank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-meadowbank-av/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace porch floorboards and railings | $5,900 | [SF1896739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896739/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Remove old service and install new 200amp electrical service - 3 gang meter socket with main breakers. Apartment 1,2 and the public will each have each have a 100amp breaker and relocate meters outside | $4,000 | [E1887547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887547/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Apartment #2 - Bedroom, living room - coaxial cable - data | $600 | [ELV1884396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1884396/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Apartment #2 - rewire 2 bedroom Add 1 switch & light in front stairwell | $9,000 | [E1884393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884393/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [41 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-ridgeview-av/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 16 panels - 6.56kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $71,739 | [SF1878631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878631/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [41 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-ridgeview-av/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 16 panels - 6.56kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. | $50,217 | [E1878640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878640/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and Install new roof | $12,400 | [SF1879366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879366/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Install cable and telephone jacks | $2,500 | [ELV1865492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865492/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Fire systems | Install cabon and smokes | $2,500 | [EFA1865487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865487/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Complete rewire of dwelling | $18,000 | [E1865497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865497/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Bedroom, living room - coaxial cable - data | $800 | [ELV1860900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860900/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Apt. #1 - Rewire 2 bedroom Run new riser from basement electrical closet to 2nd floor apartment & install electrical panel ( for future use) | $9,000 | [E1860872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860872/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [350 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-river-st/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Temp power from generator for music / entertainment | $700 | [ETS1859314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859314/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [18 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-gladeside-av/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove existing deck and replace with new new footings 4 ft deep 12 inch diameter 2x10 double rim joists 2x10 ledger with new flsshing fascened to existing house using 5 inch galavinized lag bolts 16 inch on center p.v.c floor decking p.v.c rails to be 3 feet in height new stairs new handrail | $13,400 | [SF1858681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858681/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2 residential units to include kitchen, bath, flooring etc | $350,000 | [SF1838855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838855/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | take the old plumbing off and putt new plumbing and add 2 more bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1857353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857353/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | 1 water heater 2 furnaces and a stove | $5,000 | [G1902959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902959/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | 2-1/2. Baths kitchen laundry and water heater | $15,000 | [PL1882404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882404/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1895869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895869/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Two Family with an ADU located in the basement per ALT1273328 requires a 13D Sprinkler System with Fire Alarm.;E[plans] Filed | Not listed | [A1807013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1807013/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Electrical installations for a single family home. Complete rewire, dedicated circuits for kitchen, gas stove, living room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, unfinished basement, condenser 30 amps, lights and outlets by code. 200 amp service, overhead single gang meter. | $15,000 | [E1880174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880174/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Bring house back to it's original before fire, replace roof, siding, windows, replace all damaged woods, new insulation, rewire the entire house, replace electrical service, new kitchen cabinets, renovate bathrooms, install hardwood floor on the entire house. new hvac system | $220,000 | [SF1872339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872339/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [379 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/379-river-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Bring the meter outside and add the public meter. | $5,500 | [E1859667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859667/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [40 Gladeside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-gladeside-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Install 14 sq of roofing material - no structural work | $11,984 | [SF1858261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858261/) | | May 26, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage, windows and doors | $1,000 | [SF1851747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851747/) | ## 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 | | 7 Leahaven Rd | 560 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "3.18.26 Scope of work confirmed: Change of occupancy from a two family to a four family…" | [BOA1840905](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-20 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Southmere Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [19 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-southmere-rd/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [7 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-southmere-rd/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [6 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-southmere-rd/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 14:47 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 15, 12:17 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-southmere-rd/