# Building permits at 25 Vaughan Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 18, 2025: Replacing 4 entry doors and 3 storm doors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits (42 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacing 4 entry doors and 3 storm doors | $20,300 | [SF1731174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731174/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (47714) | $2,000 | [SF1698073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1698073/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 170 ft SW | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 730 ft SE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 610 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890992/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 410 ft NE | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | Up Academy Holland School, 85 Olney Street, replace drinking fountains: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 7 on the 2nd floor and 3 on the 3rd floor. | $26,000 | [PL1879224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879224/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 660 ft SW | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 270 ft N | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 200 amp 3 family service upgrade from 100 amps. Move meters outside prepping for solar install. | $7,500 | [E1903991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903991/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $39,551 | [SF1879844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879844/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $59,327 | [E1879639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879639/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | 3+Meter Relocation. | $12,000 | [E1879670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879670/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880082/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880080/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880076/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1862043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862043/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [82 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-rosseter-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing EPDM Roof, Replace all Pipe Boots, Replace Existing Roof Drain, Rebuild Chimney Roof Line Up, Re-Flash Chimney | $28,281 | [SF1852097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852097/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |

## 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 |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 0.21 mi SW | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 0.19 mi E | To construct a three-story, six-unit residential building with five parking spaces… | [BOA1698223](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-11 |
| Requested |  | 71 Rosseter St | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Unit #1-extend living space into the basement with half bath & unit #2…" | [BOA1670880](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-11-13 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Vaughan Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 14:50 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, 10:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 43 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-vaughan-av/