# Building permits at 28 Townsend St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 2895-2933 Washington St, permitted Jul 14.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5, 2025: Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain also replace existing shower. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Plumbing | replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain also replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain both on floor 2 | $3,790 | [PL1754791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1754791/) |
| May 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing decking boards & handrails from front and rear deck. Leave existing framing, footings, post and stringers / Install new 1x6 trex decking with vinyl handrails | $16,500 | [SF1714060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1714060/) |
| Dec 27, 2020 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 square of asphalt shingles no structural | $19,563 | [SF1149799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1149799/) |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Electrical | Add GSM cellular radio to existing security system. | $199 | [ELV114134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV114134/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

59 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [33-35 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-townsend-st/) | 140 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A8 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $292,122 | [SF1867872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867872/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-townsend-st/) | 200 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with;ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863456/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [50 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-townsend-st/) | 180 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 3 units to 4 units in conjunction with ALT1564659 | Not listed | [ALT1863455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863455/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [50-52 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-townsend-st/) | 190 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Combine 50 Townsend with 52 Townsend into 1 building to be known as 50-52 Townsend St.;Change occupancy from a 6 family to an 8 family to include 2 units in the basement &; Subdivide to original 50 and 52 Townsend. | $300,000 | [ALT1564659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1564659/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 60 ft SE | Plumbing | Bath Kitchens Laundry's Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1855926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855926/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 60 ft SE | Plumbing | Range Water heater Furnace | $6,200 | [G1855922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855922/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-townsend-st/) | 60 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring a 2 family home with all new kitchens and baths and upgrading the service to a 400 amp service. | $36,000 | [E1855894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855894/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2850 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2850-washington-st/) | 390 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc no ESS | $42,735 | [E1904830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904830/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dimock-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 8 windows for replacement. Work to be done on 3rd floor. | $5,046 | [SF1900777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900777/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [247 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-walnut-av/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891726/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | 2nd floor bathroom: demo drywall bathroom shower and repalce with shower. 3rd floor: Demo drywall bathtub and replace with new bathtub and replacing toilet on 3rd floor bathroom. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $42,230 | [SF1888259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888259/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the walls with cellulose insulation and insulating the rim joist with r-19 fiberglass | $6,170 | [SF1897702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897702/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-marcella-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895432/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | half bathroom | $2,000 | [E1896394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 730 ft E | Plumbing | New plumbing for a half bathroom. | $5,000 | [PL1891876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891876/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2775 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2775-washington-st/) | 950 ft N | Grading | Complete two 2.25" diameter soil borings to a depth of 10 feet. An additional 15 soil samples will be taken from across the property at a depth of 5' below the ground. This work is an extension of the work performed under Permit SF1837680. This is a vacant property. | $5,150 | [SF1878880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878880/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [279 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/279-walnut-av/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom shower and valve replacement. 3rd floor bathtub, valve and toilet replacement. | $8,000 | [PL1888266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888266/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 540 ft NE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887334/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing fence 70 inches (under 6 feet) within my property lines in back yard. plot plan attached. want to apply as homeowner with waiver | $5,000 | [SF1887936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887936/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [139 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 540 ft NE | Other | tub to shower conversion in 2nd bathroom | $16,363 | [SF1865614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865614/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [30 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-marcella-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall supply and install new footings and lally columns and beams in the basement and first floor as per plans. The Contractor shall level the first floor by sistering the existing joists, and install a new subfloor. | $48,000 | [ALT1862798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862798/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [4-6 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--6-marcella-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875942/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [107 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-munroe-st/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | we would like to add a half bath to the first floor living space which would include 1 toilet, 1 sink, and proper ventilation. | $9,000 | [SF1847636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847636/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [205 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-walnut-av/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-1716860549) (Unit-1) | $1,000 | [SF1864746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864746/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [56-86 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--86-codman-pk/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A11 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $860,808 | [SF1867881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867881/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [57-79 Codman Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--79-codman-pk/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A10 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $674,354 | [SF1867877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867877/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2884-2894 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2884--2894-washington-st/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Unit A7 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $384,525 | [SF1867870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867870/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2896-2906 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2896--2906-washington-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A6 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $375,112 | [SF1867866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867866/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2926 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2926-washington-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A5 Maintaince shop Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $103,117 | [SF1867856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867856/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2908-2924 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2908--2924-washington-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $400,502 | [SF1867844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867844/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13a-21 Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13a--21-dimock-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Unit B4 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $446,755 | [SF1867835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867835/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2895-2933 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2895--2933-washington-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Unit B1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $1,046,134 | [SF1867833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867833/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [95 Munroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-munroe-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $22,000 | [SF1867963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867963/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [PL1865215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865215/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [54 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-townsend-st/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,980 | [G1865208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865208/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-townsend-st/) | 540 ft S | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $17,500 | [SF1843750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843750/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [160 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-harrishof-st/) | 740 ft S | Fire systems | The direct replacement of a fialed convnetional fire panel with a New Addressable FACP and Zone Modules. | $32,000 | [EFA1842191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1842191/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7 Harold Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-harold-pk/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scrape old siding and install new hardie plank siding, install new asphalt roof shingles, new windows, repair back porche, install new florring, new doors, kitchen and bathroom and interior paint, | $350,000 | [SF1900603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900603/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap | $15,000 | [PL1901330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901330/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12-26 Crestwood Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--26-crestwood-pk/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | #12 only - (2) boiler swaps + (1) DHW swap. | $15,000 | [G1901325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901325/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [157 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-crawford-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $5,000 | [PL1887253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887253/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [69 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-holworthy-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $19,800 | [SF1880468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880468/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [139 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-thornton-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | demo and rebuild rear porch with in the same footprint | $36,000 | [SF1875273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875273/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [45-77 Weaver Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--77-weaver-wy/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | For community event in parking lot: -Verify receptacles being used are GFCI protected and grounded -Verify extension cords are in tact and grounded | $600 | [ETS1887478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1887478/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [78 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-harold-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | Gray EZTPO Roofing Replacement on lower back section of flat roof. Asphalt shingles replacement on back half of roof around skylight. Gutter and downspouts replacement on section where we are replacing the flat lower roof. | $8,699 | [SF1874772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874772/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [302 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/302-walnut-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $3,020 | [E1879802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879802/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [108 Harold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-harold-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $1,000 | [E1878412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878412/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2928-2946 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2928--2946-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $379,882 | [SF1867841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2948-2962 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2948--2962-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A2 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $459,123 | [SF1867838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867838/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29-57 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--57-cobden-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Unit A1 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $756,783 | [SF1867836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867836/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27a-39b Dimock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27a--39b-dimock-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Unit B3 Install of all new windows Replacement of full roof with new ice and water replacement of all Pvc trim on rakes soffits and corner boards Install of new railing and duckboards on exterior decks Painting to body of building 2 coats install of all new storm doors | $387,742 | [SF1867834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867834/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | 2nd floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 2 wall sconces. 1st Floor bathroom: Replace 1 bathroom fan, detach-reattach 1 wall sconce (Existing wiring and devices to remain as-is in both bathrooms). | $2,500 | [E1860494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860494/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [118-120 Thornton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-thornton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown | $8,469 | [ALT1830442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830442/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [47 Marcella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-marcella-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom remodel | $10,000 | [PL1853037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853037/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [114 Harrishof St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-harrishof-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $28,250 | [SF1851237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851237/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [150 Martin Luther King Jr Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-martin-luther-king-jr-bl/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | Setting up a hexagon, (2) 20x20, and (2) 30x30 tents for the ymca summer program | $20,670 | [SF1848185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848185/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [17 Cobden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-cobden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,948 | [SF1847236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847236/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [153 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-crawford-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Residential Re-roofing: No Structural Changes Shingles Replacement: Primary (TimeProof™ Oakridge AR Shingles) and Hip Shingles (TimeProof™ ProRidge® Hip & Ridge Shingles) Underlayment Changeout: RhinoRoof G and ProArmor Synthetic and Flashing Drip Edge | $18,207 | [SF1846971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846971/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [79 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-holworthy-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | 60 amp electric service to feed monitoring cabinet | $10,000 | [E1847410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847410/) |

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