# Building permits at 28-30 Downer Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.9M alteration or repair at 19 Parish St, permitted May 19.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Replace rear porch exact same foot print. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 79 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 710 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 81 Sawyer Av, 570 ft northwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install Ice & water & underlayment Install GAF lifetime shingles approx. 22 sq | $17,000 | [SF1886692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886692/) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Electrical | add 2 countertop circuits, change panel add 5 led wafer lights add 2 outlets to bedroom add kitchen exhaust fan | $3,000 | [E1589411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1589411/) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace new first floor deck exact size and exact same foot print | $25,500 | [SF1480144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1480144/) |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Plumbing | Install 35-Gallon Indirect Fired Water Heater & Slop Sink | $1,000 | [PL1048575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1048575/) |
| May 13, 2016 | Electrical | change 20 space panel with 30 space panel 240 volt line for kitchen oven and one 20 amp line for kitchen line | $3,500 | [E590550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E590550/) |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Remove two existing Windows on the back of unit one, install a double 2 x 10 header for a new door. Install one new 8 foot slider. Build a 6 x 12 deck supported by 4' x 10" son a tubes with one set of steps to the ground | $4,800 | [ALT469899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT469899/) |
| May 24, 2013 | Roofing | Install a new roof on left main. | $9,820 | [SF244895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF244895/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

79 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 21, 2026 | [19 Dewolf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dewolf-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | renovate unit 2 kitchen area and add bathroom and laundry closet, upgrade hardwired smoke /carbon monoxide detector to code. | $66,500 | [SF1869528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869528/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $18,347 | [SF1902814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902814/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1187 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-dorchester-av/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing driveway and curb cut access to rear of property. No new construction or changes proposed; condition has been in place for 20+ years. | Not listed | [U491833385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491833385/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | $3,500 | [PL1896419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896419/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [11 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-savin-hill-av/) | 860 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof of rubber related products and install new.060 fully adhered rubber roof system | $19,750 | [SF1890732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890732/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | The project is creating an outdoor classroom at the existing school, which includes various exterior landscaping and patio/decking. | $320,000 | [ALT1874795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874795/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | full bathroom upgrade. vanity light. 4 recessed light. one fan only and 1 GFCI | $4,500 | [E1890839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890839/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Adding a meter for the ADU | $1,500 | [E1882346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882346/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [81 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sawyer-av/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolish all kitchen cabinets, flooring, doors, plaster, and insulation back to studs. Dispose of all construction debris off site. Install new blueboard and plaster, flooring, windows, doors, paint, and new MEP's | $80,000 | [SF1886890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886890/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Correct ISD Violation V892294 at Unit 427 (salon). Remove debris from collapsed ceiling in 3 locations, remove standing water, replace damaged ceiling tiles, repair and plaster ceiling. Interior only; no structural work, no change of use. Owner authorization on file. Inspector: M. Flowers. | $2,350 | [SF1880869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880869/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-sawyer-av/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo decks and rebuild the same | $20,000 | [SF1889975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889975/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation of existing first-floor bathroom. Remove tub, tile, and finishes. Close non-structural doorway. Install new walk-in shower, tile, vanity, toilet, lighting, plumbing and electrical updates, drywall, wallpaper, and finish work. No structural modifications. | $18,000 | [SF1883886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883886/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | New baths and kitchen@ Basement Unit | $13,000 | [PL1878699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878699/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for 1 furnace, 1 dryer, 1 stove, 1 water heater | $3,000 | [G1878778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878778/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Adding whip power for 7 new ADO (automatic door openers). 2nd Floor Kitchen 2 doors, Vestibule pool inner and outer doors. Fitness door, Amenity space door and 1st floor Library door. | $32,000 | [E1871079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871079/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Need to remove and replace the polywater system in the conduits in the switchgear. Need a utility shutdown to do so. Once the new system is in place we need the workorder called back in by the inspector. | $1,000 | [E1843932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843932/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 960 ft NW | Fire systems | Build ADU in Basement as per stamped plans to include fire suppression system for the ADU and all common area | $148,000 | [ALT1797544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797544/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [244-250 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--250-hancock-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT944720 to change occupancy from 98 units to 84 units. New construction of a 5 story building. Revisions from the previous permit include reducing easternmost building footprint, reconfiguration of interior layouts, removing south garage parking, removing ground floor retail, adjusting el | Not listed | [ALT1742531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1742531/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [129 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-pleasant-st/) | 400 ft E | Roofing | Full replacement of existing exterior vinyl siding system including weather barrier, flashing, insulation board, aluminum trim wraps, fascia wrap and associated exterior components. Full demolition and replacement of existing rear triple-deck porch system including new concrete footings, pressure-tr | $88,682 | [SF1852624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852624/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 930 ft SE | Fire systems | extend / adding new power supply [booster] And 4 new addressable initiating devices To an existing FACP | $12,000 | [EFA1853025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853025/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1844590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844590/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas, Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1844597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844597/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sawyer-av/) | 710 ft NE | New building | To Construct a new 5 unit three story building with off street parking as per the attached plans. | $1,572,000 | [ERT1334149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1334149/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [123 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-cushing-av/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | Subdivision related to acquisition of 1,038 SF portion of 121 Cushing Ave (adjacent property). Existing residence at 123 Cushing Ave is a two-family, owner-occupied home with one rental unit. Confirm occupancy of 2 family.;No work is proposed in connection with the subdivision/acquisition. | Not listed | [ALT1820732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [28 Windermere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-windermere-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | This is 2 dwellings unit,Underground service upgrade, 100 amp per unit unit and adding new meter for public | $7,800 | [E1875029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875029/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior demo and removal all finishes affected by the fire and water. Clean up and remove all debris and trash. Replace roof shingles and make building weather-tight. | $47,500 | [SF1906864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906864/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Partial Demolition of an existing Fire Alarm System @ 90 Cushing. The portion of the building/FA system being demoed is in a connected building VIA a Bridged Pathway, 31 Windmere, this building and system components are on the FACP located at 90 Cushing Lobby which is remaining active. | $12,500 | [EFA1904034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1904034/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [12 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-trull-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Addition | Connect the basement apartment to one meter only.( change from 3-family to 4-family) | $2,000 | [E1897914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897914/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-trull-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | ROOF REPLACEMENT- 14 SQ Remove existing shingles and install new ice water & shield, underlayment, new 30 yr arch shongles, drip edge, pipe flashing, ridge vent and flashing of chimney. | $12,000 | [SF1902252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902252/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Install wiring for a 24v fire alarm system due to renovations on a three family. | $6,000 | [EFA1902183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902183/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom renovation Repipe water and drain lines for toilet, sink and shower. Install shower valve with body sprays, shower head and hand held | $5,000 | [PL1901588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901588/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | 3. Remove and dispose of the existing tile and Durock from above the tub. 4. Remove and dispose of the existing bathtub. 5. lnspect the existing framing and make sure it is clean, dry, and secure. lf damaged, deteriorated, or rotten wood is discovered behind the walls, additional work and costs | $17,850 | [SF1895964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895964/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Replace shower | $2,700 | [PL1899366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899366/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Remodeling of Bedroom with walk in closet and Bathroom | $7,000 | [E1895981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895981/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | I will install rough and finish plumbing for full bathroom on second floor | $6,000 | [PL1895024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895024/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, remove tub and install a walk-in shower, new fixtures and accessories, new finishes | $58,500 | [SF1877706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877706/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1097-1099 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1097--1099-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace all rotted exterior trim work | $50,000 | [SF1889235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889235/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage system for telephone outlets, tvs, and doorbells throughout building | $60,000 | [ELV1889998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1889998/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of complete fire alarm system throughout 32 unit mixed-use building | $40,000 | [EFA1890007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890007/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Install new gas main to the five existing boilers being relocated, connect to existing generator to gas main. Relocate the following: (2) domestic hot water boilers 500,000btus each, (3) heating boilers (1) will be standby only 800,000btus each, 2,600,000btus. reconnect gas generator 1,624,000btus | $55,000 | [G1883971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883971/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-salcombe-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Power to one condenser and one air handler | $600 | [E1887465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887465/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [85 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-auckland-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | replace existing siding in rear and on left side | $20,000 | [SF1885972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885972/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Permit ERT1529869 for 31 Windermere has parts of 90 cushing being demoed. To do so the fire alarm needs to be pulled back and retested. Also a new upsized fire service will be brought into the building.FA retested and Fire service upsize approved only.(TN) | $50,000 | [ALT1812650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812650/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical installation for 32 units | $360,000 | [E1888110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888110/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reno of existing 2nd-floor area in single-family dwelling. Remove one non-loadbearing partition; reframe to create walk-in closet, bedroom, and bathroom. Framing, insulation, plaster, flooring, tile, paint. Plumbing/electrical under separate permits. No change to footprint. N | $105,500 | [SF1883110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883110/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-salcombe-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Deck Board and Railing Replacement | $50,812 | [SF1875310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875310/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Installing new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system panel, communicator, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors and notification devices for existing 3-family that undergoing restoration due to previous water/fire damage. Wires to be run by other contractor. | $8,800 | [EFA1880066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Power for chair lift, conduit for access control and exit signs, bathroom sink faucet sensors. | $68,000 | [E1880613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880613/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1105 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1105-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Painting of interior and Exterior. Replace exist floor tiles and countertop. Pressure washing exterior and patch holes. All work Non-Structural. Yeanie's Burgers- (39 Savin Hill Ave.) | $25,000 | [SF1880248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880248/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [114 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sawyer-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Test gas pipe meter locked out | $600 | [G1880431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880431/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Demo and cap five fixtures, install new fixtures, and relocation of one storage tank. | $60,000 | [PL1875804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875804/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Whitby Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitby-te/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 13 Windows | $22,589 | [SF1868929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868929/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [378-380 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/378--380-bowdoin-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Chimney rebuild chimney rebuild includes dismantling the existing structure from the roof and laying new brickwork for stability. A new concrete crown will be poured to direct water away, while a secure cap will be added to prevent debris and animal entry. Additionally, the flashing will be sealed t | $12,354 | [SF1868363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868363/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Repair Permit for laundry Panel | $2,000 | [E1870344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870344/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of reno/fitout (no gas fixtures) | $9,255 | [G1861914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861914/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1152-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 residential apartments and a store. | Not listed | [ALT1857809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857809/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [14 Windermere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-windermere-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | vinyl side home | $35,000 | [SF1861133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861133/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-parish-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Erect 50x100 tent on 6/26/26, removal on 6/29/26. | $5,985 | [SF1859764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859764/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [90 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cushing-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical Demo & Make Safe Of Power to Existing Building that is being Prepared for Demo. This will include some relocation of existing circuits to Maintain Power to some areas being temporarily used during the Demo and Enabling phase of the project. | $25,000 | [E1860680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860680/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,942 | [SF1846902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846902/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $76,692 | [E1855801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855801/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up due to a building fire | $15,000 | [SF1853422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853422/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair front steps and railing Bathroom remodel: replace Tub with shower, toilet, vanity, new tile floor | $30,000 | [SF1846812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846812/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation | $1,500 | [PL1850495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850495/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Add light, switch, exhaust fan and GFCI outlet to bathroom | $1,800 | [E1850426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850426/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing one family | Not listed | [ALT1847689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847689/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-parish-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of Fuel Island and Associated Site Work. Demolition of existing structure under SF1835575eplan; | $1,907,000 | [ALT1813378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813378/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [89 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hancock-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, Ductless minisplits, 3 duckless heads | $25,000 | [SF1843582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843582/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $3,000 | [EFA1843338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843338/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Change all panels 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. Rewire entire third floor to code. 1st, 2nd floor n basement partial rewire due to water damage. Relocate service outside reseal meters. | $20,000 | [E1843337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843337/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1121 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1121-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Kithen dishwasher: replacing the regular circuit breaker with a GFCI circuit breaker. | $300 | [E1844783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844783/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $73,458 | [E1846906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846906/) |

## 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 | 81 Sawyer Av | 570 ft NW | To convert existing 3-family into 4-family by creating a basement dwelling unit… | [BOA1856369](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-01 |
| Requested |  | 1181 Dorchester Av | 860 ft E | To combine parcels under… | [BOA1908105](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 0.24 mi SE | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 81 Sawyer Av | 570 ft NW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1882483](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-04 |

## More on this street

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

- [19 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-downer-av/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [11 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [8 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-downer-av/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024
- [59 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [62 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-downer-av/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [64 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-downer-av/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [67 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-downer-av/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [76 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 19:37 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, 16:47 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 79 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/