# Building permits at 232 Foster St, Boston, MA

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 3, 2025: Remove and replace roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (55 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Roofing | Remove and replace roof; | $13,950 | [SF1773508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773508/) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Plumbing | replacing gas steam boiler. reconnecting gas line and flue pipe. | $2,000 | [G1663803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1663803/) |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas steam boiler | $15,000 | [PL1663802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1663802/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 160 ft NW | Plumbing | Waste and water | $9,000 | [PL1859183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859183/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 160 ft NW | Addition | New work addition to single family residence | $30,000 | [E1858609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858609/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 160 ft NW | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Smoke/ CO Alarm System | $5,000 | [ELV1857224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857224/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#2 | $3,500 | [ELV1902911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902911/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#1 | $3,500 | [ELV1902890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902890/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902900/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 310 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior gut renovation. Replace kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, strip walls. Exterior replace roof and siding where needed, deck and stairs where rotted, new windows. Insulate to code, drywall, new hw floors, trim/doors, cabinets, tile, vanities. | $257,000 | [SF1889846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889846/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing electrical service as needed to allow PVC installation behind service. Install boxes and wiring for 4 exterior lights and 2 exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1897563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897563/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | two gas waterheaters and two gas stove | $4,000 | [G1896353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896353/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Refinish masonry front entry stairs with new masonry treads. Replace 3 basement windows. | $15,000 | [SF1895481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895481/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | two water heaters, two kitchens, two laundry, four baths and two future baths | $25,000 | [PL1896352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896352/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | Install 3 kitchens, 6 bathrooms in 3 laundries. | $45,000 | [PL1894725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894725/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 2 fireplaces in 3 gas, hot water tanks. | $6,725 | [G1894729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894729/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove all existing cedar siding and install new 38 SQ of siding + 38 windows and 4 new doors | $50,000 | [SF1895533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895533/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894148/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | Amend long form permit #ERT1673243. Approved plans have FAR of.57 where.60 is allowed. New proposed plan makes use of the additional ~150-160 sq. ft. to finish a small portion of the basement on the right side.; Space to be used as a "Study".;e[Plans] filed.;Please note that Page 3 has been revised  | $2,000 | [A1824177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1824177/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a hardwired smoke detector system. | $3,000 | [E1890528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890528/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [35 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-colwell-av/) | 600 ft E | Roofing | Removing existing roof, installing new icy water barrier and new asphalt roof 30 Squares | $22,500 | [SF1889539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889539/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | service upgrade to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1889148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889148/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [50 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-kirkwood-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows and 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $18,000 | [SF1883724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883724/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 980 ft E | Plumbing | Demo drain before trap under stainless sink and add air gap under sink before trap | $800 | [PL1882624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882624/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1882863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882863/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [G1882862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882862/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc., leaving the units on studs. Units B1 and B4 at 35 South St. and units B1, B3 and B4 at 31 South St. | $206,050 | [SF1873112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873112/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | upgrading from 100 amp single phase to 300 amp service relocating panels. | Not listed | [E1875861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875861/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [30 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kirkwood-rd/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Dismantle the stair treads and risers, form and pour new stair treads and risers. | $35,800 | [SF1861953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861953/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [27-29 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-greycliff-rd/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Amend existing permit ERT1667047- 1) Add a bathroom in the attic of 27 Greycliff RD.; 2) Add staircase from basement to outside. 3) Modify partition some interior partition walls (minor, non-structural);4) Add bathroom &; bedroom w/ closet in attic of 29 Greycliff RD.;Amendment to ERT1667047 to corr | $15,100 | [A1797099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1797099/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring for two kitchens and one bathroom renovation and second floor sub panel | $9,000 | [E1875124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875124/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc. leaving the units on studs. Units B2 and B3 at 35 South St. and unit B2 at 31 South St | $110,000 | [SF1871092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871092/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [26 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lane-pk/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Installing a hardwired smoke alarm system throughout home | $6,000 | [E1871903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871903/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1867738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867738/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. | $5,000 | [PL1867734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867734/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 600 ft W | Plumbing | Finish work on a 2 family 2 bathrooms kitchen laundry and water heater in each | $4,500 | [PL1865711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865711/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 600 ft W | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace load bearing beams first and second floor. Add new beam and footings in basement to carry loads. Temporary supporting walls first and second floor during beam replacement.This permit is for what is stated in the job description not window wells or entrance door as shown on the drawings or an | $62,680 | [ALT1837823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837823/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 370 ft W | Plumbing | two gas stove, two gas tankless, and two gas furnace(future) | $5,000 | [G1853059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853059/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850288/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Re-wiring of 2 family dwelling with addition of public meter and new service equipment. Project is being taken over from electrician whom walked away from job before pulling an electrical permit | $16,000 | [E1849973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849973/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchen and 2 bathroom Install privacy fence to left side of house. Remodel front entrance | $141,800 | [SF1843346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843346/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [14 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wiltshire-rd/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install Siding on Dorners, Rebuild Chimney from Roofline | $15,459 | [SF1842747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842747/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant | $42,000 | [PL1907488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907488/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | install gas pipe for Buffalo Wild Wings | $13,000 | [G1907491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907491/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Glenmont Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenmont-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Attic, basement sills, and wall insulation | $15,908 | [SF1903799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903799/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2-4 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace the stove valve and reconnect the stove | $900 | [G1899759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899759/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #6 | $5,000 | [E1862456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862456/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Install new 120v hardwired voice alert 10 year battery smoke/carbon system | $2,000 | [E1859951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859951/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-wade-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850277/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-wade-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install new 120v hardwired, photoelectric, 10 year sealed batter, voice alert smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1848538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848538/) |

## 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 |  | 64 to 66 Lane Pk | 230 ft W | To correct a violation issued by ISD | [BOA1864271](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [236 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-foster-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [228 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-foster-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [240-242 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240--242-foster-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025
- [222 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-foster-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [197 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-foster-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [284 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-foster-st/): newest permit May 27, 2025
- [288 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-foster-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026
- [292 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/292-foster-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 03:29 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 3 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-foster-st/