# Building permits at 281 Bowen St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 24, 2025: Strip existing epdm roof and install new rubber epdm roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 125 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 23 Linden St, 0.21 mi east, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Roofing | Strip existing epdm roof and install new rubber epdm roof. | $8,500 | [SF1791603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791603/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 70 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 150 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 100 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 75 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | demolition of the existing three level deck and reconstruction of a new one with specific modifications. | $39,000 | [ALT1868530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868530/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 800 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1903928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903928/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 980 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint Install shower glass | $14,123 | [SF1900783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900783/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1856561. We are going to install a gate on the existing deck to prevent "public access". We will then install an iron spiral staircase going from the existing deck to the roof top. We will then install a new deck and railings on top of the existing roof | $85,902 | [A1897647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897647/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 580 ft W | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 450 ft W | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/) | 540 ft N | Roofing | Job address: 109 F St, Boston, MA 02127 Build curbs for the skylights Raise 3 skylights on 8" Interior work (sheetrock, plaster, painting) | $11,025 | [SF1897121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897121/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [16 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-knowlton-st/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors. Non-Structural | $18,650 | [SF1899898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899898/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters | $18,500 | [PL1897905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897905/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | 2 HVAC, 2 stove | $4,000 | [G1897904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897904/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-knowlton-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP | $7,500 | [E1896202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896202/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [277 Silver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-silver-st/) | 670 ft N | Roofing | Strip and ReroofAPPROX 10SQ | $12,000 | [SF1894491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894491/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 660 ft S | Addition | New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2. Addition of 250 sf added on rear side of building. No change in occupancy or use. Reworking the rear egress stair. | $153,400 | [ALT1819902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819902/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 920 ft NW | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings. new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Relocate Kitchen, oak floors, spray foam insulation, board/plaster/paint. new woodwork. (Windows to remain). | $450,000 | [ALT1881842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881842/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [63 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-telegraph-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | demolition of interior partition walls and reframe | $5,000 | [SF1883634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883634/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles, switches, device boxes and branch circuit and add 5 new general use wall receptacles | $1,400 | [E1882435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882435/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building | $5,000 | [E1882000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882000/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 620 ft W | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1875365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875365/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and red bricks risers and red bricks on both sides.grind out loose mortar on foundation and repoint foundation | $32,000 | [SF1875186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875186/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mercer-st/) | 730 ft S | Plumbing | Emergency permit. Interior Main Sewer Line Replacement. | $9,500 | [PL1873703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873703/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 520 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Install mini-split; re-roughing kitchen; move water heater; add 13 lights | $10,000 | [E1870616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870616/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Disconnect existing fireplace, adjust gas piping and venting to allow fireplace to sit lower to the floor. | $2,500 | [G1863690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863690/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | kitchen and laundry remodel | $4,500 | [PL1864924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864924/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing; new perimeter foundation drainage, sump pump, waterproofing; framing, insulation, sheetrock; update existing bathroom; epoxy floor coating; painting. No change to footprint, height, or egress. Update MEP. Work limited to Unit 1 | $77,430 | [SF1863821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [75 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-old-harbor-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Building steps to go from existing to deck to rubber roof. We will then bulding/construct a roof top deck | $85,902 | [ALT1856561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856561/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Due to dishwasher leak remove cabinets and flooring in kitchen and living room. Replace with new cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. New countertops. Prep and paint walls and ceilings of the unit. No structural work or egress modification. | $20,250 | [SF1846301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846301/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [59 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-gates-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen | $27,000 | [SF1856156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856156/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 370 ft NE | Electrical | Light renovation of unit #301 including - Kitchen renovation. New lighting in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hall. | $30,000 | [E1856403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856403/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 290 ft SW | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 350 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 290 ft SW | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [69 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-old-harbor-st/) | 820 ft SE | Roofing | The roof was damaged by wind and the front part has causing leakage to the bedroom so an emergency replacement of the front roof is needed and scheduled on Saturuday March 28. The remainder of replacement of the rest of roof will occur the following weeks. | $50,000 | [SF1834158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834158/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Disconnect stove. Reconnect after new cabinets installed. | Not listed | [G1846073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846073/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Disconnect and make safe kitchen sink, disposal, fridge water line, dishwasher. Install new kitchen sink, disposal and faucet. Reinstall dishwasher and fridge water line. | $5,000 | [PL1846084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846084/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Light renovation of interior of unit 301, including replacing trim and cabinetry, refinishing floors, and limited electrical, plumbing and HVAC adjustments (subs will pull their own permits). | $500,000 | [SF1830509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830509/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 47 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit, 1 full bath. 1St fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen, washer and 1 full bath. 3Rd fl 1 full bath and combi unit. | $18,000 | [PL1906846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906846/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation, basement combi unit. 1St fl kitchen stove. 2Nd fl kitchen stove. 3Rd fl combi unit. | $16,000 | [G1906848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906848/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | National Grid meter swap detected possible gas leak so pressure test and repairs as needed | $500 | [G1903932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903932/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom. Tub to tub conversion in basement bathroom, replace lav, remove & reinstall toilet (352 W Third St, APT 8) | $8,000 | [PL1904437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904437/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [368 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368-e-eighth-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Shower pan | $3,000 | [PL1897815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897815/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel, no layout change, replace cabinetry, fixtures, countertops and lighting. Add exterior door to lower patio, new hardwood flooring and paint throughout No structural change, no change of egress, no life safety modification Address: 187 Gold Street, Unit 1 | $309,104 | [SF1901596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901596/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st. | $4,160 | [SF1873054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873054/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [151 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-w-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets remove surface rust spot prime paint black | $9,500 | [SF1895162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895162/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [148-150 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--150-f-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1886903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886903/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | ;Foundation only permit;*Existing structures on lot/s to be razed on the separately reviewed and approved demolition permit filed under;sf1827415. | $8,406,316 | [FND1837027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1837027/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service | $16,000 | [E1880404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880404/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [104 Old Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-old-harbor-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling, Change of Occupancy to two-family. Interior renovation and alteration of layout. Basement and 1st floor as Unit #1, and 2nd &; 3rd floor as Unit #2. Construct new deck at the rear of the property. New kitchen and bathroom on both units. | $300,000 | [ALT1863574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863574/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new lap siding.Ice and water shield and drip cap where necessary.New pvc where needed and neat caulking where neededalso.Install new overhangs over entry doors.Pt lumber and standing seam | $85,900 | [SF1862936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862936/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Condenser replacement | $2,500 | [E1862610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864107/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864102/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Demolition of existing brick structure at 77 Dorchester and wood structure at 75 Dorchester St. in preparation for new construction under ERT1753876.Dig Safe#20262308673 | $50,000 | [SF1827415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827415/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower. | $5,000 | [PL1858668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858668/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace gas stove. Address is 122 W Seventh St. | $500 | [G1858674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858674/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches | $6,000 | [E1858584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858584/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,000 | [G1857882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Water heater | $1,000 | [PL1857907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857907/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1855300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855300/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter | $1,000 | [G1856702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856702/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | water heater @ 45 | $650 | [PL1855089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855089/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 45 | $650 | [G1855087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855087/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E. | $500 | [G1854855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854855/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1848647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848647/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [66-68 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-gates-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | installation of new 30 Amp circuit for an electric dryer | $900 | [E1851689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851689/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | - New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors | $75,000 | [SF1849431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849431/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [291 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replacing with 1 new door. No structural work | $3,852 | [SF1844246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844246/) |

## 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 5, 2026 | 23 Linden St | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal: "This project will consist of two new dormer additions to the attic floor…" | [BOA1876006](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-22 |
| Requested | Nov 5, 2026 | 31 G St | 0.23 mi E | To add two level back deck on existing house accessed from first floor back sliding door | [BOA1894075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-25 |
| Requested |  | 219 E St | 960 ft W | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 51 Gates St | 860 ft S | To raze existing structure on a separate permit, combine parcels 0701262000… | [BOA1890064](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-19 |
| Requested |  | 273 Bolton St | 0.25 mi NE | To build proposed 4 story residential unit building | [BOA1833187](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-25 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 350 Athens St | 0.20 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…" | [BOA1827083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-11 |
| No decision posted | Aug 20, 2026 | 269 Silver St | 770 ft N | To install curb cut and driveway | [BOA1807140](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-12-18 |
| Requested |  | 40 Mercer St | 870 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Demo existing single family home…" | [BOA1758953](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-05 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 460 W Broadway | 940 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Proposed adaptive re-use of vacant former bank building" | [BOA1864808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 0.20 mi NE | To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential… | [BOA1857851](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-04 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 63 Telegraph St | 660 ft S | Zoning appeal: "New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2" | [BOA1835385](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-01 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [283 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/283-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [285 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [268 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-bowen-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [264 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/264-bowen-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [262 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/262-bowen-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [198 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-bowen-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [169 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-bowen-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [161 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-bowen-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 17:35 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 125 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281-bowen-st/