# Building permits at 32 Bowdoin Av, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 17: Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Dec 6, 2010 | Electrical | replace apartment hall fixture | $500 | [E54417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E54417/) |
| Nov 16, 2010 | Electrical | Change existing service size from 300 amp 240 volt to 400 amp 240 volt. Reference existing permit E31141 had incorect service size rated at 300 amps. | $2,000 | [E51953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E51953/) |
| Nov 9, 2010 | Plumbing | water piping and backflow preventer | $20,000 | [PL50197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL50197/) |
| Nov 9, 2010 | Plumbing | water heater and heating boiler | $10,000 | [G50273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G50273/) |
| Mar 29, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchens, baths, add sprinkler system,common area work as per plans | $279,607 | [ALT10031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT10031/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 50 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 100 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 150 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-nottingham-st/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $50,550 | [SF1905877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905877/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | 200 amp 3 family service upgrade from 100 amps. Move meters outside prepping for solar install. | $7,500 | [E1903991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903991/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200-400 amps. Add in common meter to bring to code. Unit #2 only - Connections to (1) condenser + (1) air handler in basement. | $20,000 | [E1900678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900678/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 490 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Retaining Wall and front entrance. Front stairs remove and replace with lights | $35,000 | [SF1901425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901425/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 690 ft N | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | 200A underground temp service | $6,000 | [ETS1902464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902464/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [291-295 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--295-washington-st/) | 700 ft S | Other | Remove all de-energized equipment associated with site ID 4BN0183A, to no longer have any equipment associated with this location. | $19,980 | [SF1895665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895665/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/) | 510 ft S | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install architect type roofing shingles.APPROX 40 SQ | $42,000 | [SF1897174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897174/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mallon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-mallon-rd/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Siding Strip and install | $11,000 | [SF1895992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895992/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 830 ft N | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $39,551 | [SF1879844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879844/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 590 ft NE | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $59,327 | [E1879639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879639/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | 3+Meter Relocation. | $12,000 | [E1879670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879670/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Bullard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bullard-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace HVAC Systems, refinish Hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, paint and prime | $105,000 | [SF1878091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878091/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 680 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 490 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit 103 remove and replace 9 windows and 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $15,049 | [SF1871337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871337/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/) | 880 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [82 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing EPDM Roof, Replace all Pipe Boots, Replace Existing Roof Drain, Rebuild Chimney Roof Line Up, Re-Flash Chimney | $28,281 | [SF1852097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852097/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851462/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating ext walls with blown in insulation | $7,292 | [SF1848294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848294/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-washington-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1848093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848093/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/) | 900 ft S | Fire systems | install backflow and check Valve and osy valve | $18,000 | [SF1843701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843701/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3 Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-carmen-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 3 Carmen St #2 | $12,466 | [SF1845971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845971/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [106 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rosseter-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | adding house meter | $7,800 | [E1846299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846299/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1a Carmen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1a-carmen-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | 3 family building wiring | $38,000 | [E1845793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845793/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [70 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-norwell-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital panel. Install cellular dialer. Replacement and testing to be done in an 8-hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900697/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [23 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bowdoin-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Install new cellular communicator. Test and complete same day over an 8 hour shift. | $6,000 | [EFA1900527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900527/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Install gas for new restaurant kitchen fit out | $30,000 | [G1894771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894771/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Install commercial plumbing for restaurant | $60,000 | [PL1894412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894412/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890992/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Everton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everton-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace deck structure. | $16,000 | [SF1884463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884463/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [37 Vassar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-vassar-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1885682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885682/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Changing occupancy of 1 store into restaurant. | $73,000 | [E1886752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886752/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [39 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | The existing triple decker is currently vacant. The project scope of work is limited to floor plan alterations under fifty percent of the floor areas. Included in the scope of work is the removal of the rear interior exit stairway for new kitchen, pantry and bathroom layout. Existing bedroom closets | $400,000 | [ALT1850629](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850629/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Up Academy Holland School, 85 Olney Street, replace drinking fountains: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 7 on the 2nd floor and 3 on the 3rd floor. | $26,000 | [PL1879224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879224/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880082/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880080/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880076/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Norwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-norwell-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Following leak from upper floor at 59 Norwell (only 57 Norwell is in City database): ---On call inspector on scene June 24, 2026 ---Isolated power from affected areas that evening ---Followed up days later to replace affected lighting | $1,500 | [E1874643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874643/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [93 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-bowdoin-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873364) (Unit -2) | $5,000 | [SF1873785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873785/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Ripley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-ripley-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Wiring replacement AC system (Coil/Condenser) | $1,035 | [E1870463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870463/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows and 6 exterior window sills. No structural changes. | $21,827 | [SF1862473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862473/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [10-18 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--18-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Remove top 2 layers of roof application and install new. | $160,000 | [SF1849099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849099/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Roof mount for solar panel installation (25 panels) 11000w dc, 8000w ac | $39,410 | [SF1843096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843096/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14-16 Greenwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-greenwood-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (11000w dc, 8000w ac) | $2,500 | [E1843110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843110/) |

## More on this street

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

- [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [41-43 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--43-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [44 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [19-21 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-bowdoin-av/): newest permit May 28, 2025
- [55 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [59 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [60 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-bowdoin-av/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025

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