# Building permits at 26 Embassy Rd, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 24, 2025: Strip and replace asphalt shingle roof on home and detached garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Roofing | Strip and replace asphalt shingle roof on home and detached garage. Install architectural asphalt shingles on home and garage. | $12,161 | [SF1800392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1800392/) |

## 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 200 ft N | 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/) | 200 ft N | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 2 fireplaces in 3 gas, hot water tanks. | $6,725 | [G1894729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894729/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 200 ft N | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 440 ft E | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical updates: Furnish and install breakers, wiring, boxes, devices, finish plates, light fixtures, and all associated fittings to complete electrical updates to 6 apartment units | $4,795 | [E1902169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902169/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 440 ft 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 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 730 ft W | 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 11, 2026 | [2-4 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-wiltshire-rd/) | 710 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace the stove valve and reconnect the stove | $900 | [G1899759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899759/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 890 ft SW | 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 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 430 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 890 ft SW | 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/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 1,000 ft W | 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/) | 320 ft N | 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/) | 440 ft S | Electrical | service upgrade to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1889148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889148/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair including repointing, spalling brick replacement, and header and sill repairs. | $103,440 | [SF1852523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852523/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [50 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-kirkwood-rd/) | 300 ft SW | 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/) | 350 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/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 720 ft SW | 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/) | 430 ft W | 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/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 690 ft N | 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/) | 790 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 690 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 810 ft 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/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Fire systems | Due to elevator modernization, a new addressable fire alarm control panel and addressable smoke detectors are being installed to support elevator recall. All existing fire alarm devices will be connected to the new panel. | $39,000 | [EFA1849554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849554/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Fire systems | As a part of modernizing the building's elevator, the existing fire alarm panel is being upgraded to an addressable panel to support elevator recall. Addressable detectors will be installed in elevator lobbies. All existing zones will be connected to the new panel and monitored by new modules. | $39,000 | [ALT1849551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849551/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs- exterior at 4 separate areas- repair stair treads, repair cantilever, repair wall supports on side fire escape and rear courtyard balconies--masonry not included-filed separate | $30,000 | [SF1854920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854920/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 770 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/) | 770 ft NW | Addition | New work addition to single family residence | $30,000 | [E1858609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858609/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Smoke/ CO Alarm System | $5,000 | [ELV1857224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857224/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 430 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [130 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-chestnut-hill-av/) | 930 ft NE | Sign | Installation of one double-sided monument sign for 2Life Communities. Approved by BPDA. | $14,315 | [ALT1845841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845841/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 690 ft N | 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/) | 660 ft NE | 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), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | two gas waterheaters and two gas stove | $4,000 | [G1896353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896353/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.21 mi 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 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [34 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lane-pk/) | 0.24 mi 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 13, 2026 | [26 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installing a hardwired smoke alarm system throughout home | $6,000 | [E1871903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871903/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Backflow Replacement | $1,500 | [PL1870072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870072/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Enclose new laundry chute. Metal studs and sheetrock | $53,300 | [SF1860216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860216/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing Trash Chute and Install a new Trash Chute per NFPA 82. | $143,144 | [SF1844141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844141/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install new hardwired 120v smoke/carbon system | $3,000 | [E1850288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850288/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Embassy Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [49 Embassy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-embassy-rd/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-embassy-rd/