# Building permits at 34 Fordham Rd, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13, 2025: Remodeling 3 kitchen sink 1st floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (59 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Plumbing | remodeling 3 kitchen sink 1st floor, 2,3 1 water heater, water pipe and test | $4,000 | [PL1698860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1698860/) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Plumbing | retest gas 1,2,3 basement | $2,000 | [G1698865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1698865/) |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200Amp from 100 Amp. rewire all on first floor and add subpanel. Add common meter. | $14,000 | [E1686529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1686529/) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Replace 1st floor fire damaged bedroom ceiling joist with 2x8x16 LVL, others smoke damaged joist anchor with new 2x8x16 new lumber. Steam clean and apply paint to finish all other smoke-damaged walls and ceilings in every room. Check gas and boilers and rewire first floor electric service. | $94,500 | [SF1650484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1650484/) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Alteration or repair | The cost is reflected on #SF1621280. Replacing 29 windows.; I was told to apply another short form permit to refer back to the cost of Permit #SF1621280 | Not listed | [SF1649041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1649041/) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Roofing | Remove and replace all rubber roof only; | $31,000 | [SF1621280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1621280/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [17-37 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--37-fordham-rd/) | 130 ft NW | Electrical | 25 Fordham Rd. - Demo (23) modular rooms, disconnect cut and cap power to existing modular rooms. Install (18) 2x2 LED panel lights, install occupancy sensors, install (2) combo exit/emerg lights. Disconnect (23) horn strobes, one per room. | $40,000 | [E1903786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903786/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-chester-st/) | 210 ft W | Alteration or repair | To legalize existing extended living space in basement. -2 bedrooms. No work to be done. Ref. permits;#ALT782071, #SF849803 | Not listed | [ALT1721812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721812/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of trash room and separation with non bearing walls for package storage. (No Life Safety, No Egress, No Change Occupancy) | $30,000 | [SF1906550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906550/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft NE | Sign | Installation of 6 sign cabinets for retail tenants: The UPS Store, Maura Spa, 2 for CSC Commonwealth Sports Club and two blank cabinets for future tenants. BPDA stamped master plan attached. | $159,338 | [ALT1863067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863067/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 390 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding a half bath and a drinking fountain on first floor. | $9,000 | [PL1901956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901956/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 630 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and 1 power vent water heater. | $8,000 | [PL1901586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901586/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [88 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-linden-st/) | 630 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 2 boiler and water heater. | $600,000 | [G1901593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901593/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [10 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-chester-st/) | 340 ft W | Plumbing | replace cracked 1/2" csst gas line serving gas dryer. National grid shut gas off to the building | $1,500 | [G1897029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897029/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Install MI cable feeders for new fire pump controller/transfer switch. Install new lighting and outlets as per plans. | $95,000 | [E1887996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887996/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1125 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1125-commonwealth-av/) | 450 ft E | Plumbing | RTU replacement. Disconnect and reconnect gas piping | $52,000 | [G1889217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889217/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1172 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1172-commonwealth-av/) | 500 ft S | Electrical | installation of cat 6 data cabling, | $78,375 | [ELV1877375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877375/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing office into an ADA-compliant single-user restroom. | $45,847 | [SF1870522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870522/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace store front door and windows, flooring updates, guardrail installation around basement stair opening, painting and lighting updates and switches. outlets, Custom photo Booths. "Part of occupancy change ALT1861608" | $61,700 | [SF1881266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881266/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [91 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-linden-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown wit sonotube footingsAll work to be Verified in the field by the Ward Inspector ( Approved Stamped ISD Plans Only ) | $14,500 | [ALT1880333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880333/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic update to front porch. Non structural. Replace front guardrails with pressure treated wood. | $7,500 | [SF1877880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877880/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 880 ft NW | Sign | install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $3,200 | [ALT1871794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871794/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | existing barber shop change to Photo studio. | $61,700 | [ALT1861608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861608/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Renovation to existing pool and components. Wire new lights and pump as per plans. | $15,000 | [E1871854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871854/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 baths in basement with 2 ejector pumps | $20,000 | [PL1869186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869186/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok Stove. | $3,000 | [PL1864370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864370/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace the Chinese wok stove. | $4,000 | [G1864365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864365/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [160-162 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--162-harvard-av/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | changing out old meter bank that is water damage to a new single 125 amp meter bank with a new 30 space panel. adding 10 new outlet. 16 recess light. exit sign and ebu as needed | $12,000 | [E1862547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862547/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [116-120 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116--120-brighton-av/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | running 8 speaker in the front dinning area. adding 30 camera and 15 cat6 internet drop | $8,000 | [ELV1862546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1862546/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Wire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and smoke alarm detectors. | $12,000 | [E1862093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862093/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [32a-32 Chester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-chester-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Finish existing basement as a dwelling unit in an existing detached 3-story 3-family dwelling. Expand front common stair to previously unfinished basement area. The basement to be sprinklered per NFPA 13R. There is no expansion of the building envelope or footprint. | $125,000 | [ALT1652937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1652937/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | First floor remodeling. Add three bathrooms. | $18,000 | [PL1858586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858586/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | fist floor renovation, gas stove moves a nothing side. | $800 | [G1858585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858585/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [108-114 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--114-brighton-av/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove part of the counter, install a partition wall, and replace the Chinese Cooking Stove. | $15,000 | [SF1857686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857686/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [7-9 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-reedsdale-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | ;remodeling the kitchen and add three new bathrooms, change a part of the family room to a new room.NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | $55,000 | [ALT1828197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828197/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1122 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1122-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing exteior door. No structural work being done. | $2,515 | [SF1853009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853009/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [12 Reedsdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-reedsdale-st/) | 470 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt Shingle Repair. | $8,670 | [SF1837318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837318/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | wire 15 fob readers and 25 cameras | $18,000 | [ELV1847250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847250/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1213-1223 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1223-commonwealth-av/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Install a new channel letter sign with panel to the wall. | $4,500 | [ALT1843095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843095/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [24 Royce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-royce-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 24 Royce Rd, Unit 3, Allston, MA: > Complete renovation of the unit, including replacement of windows. > Relocate bedroom door. > Relocate the bathroom and kitchen areas, including the addition of a laundry area. | $39,500 | [SF1902176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902176/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [40 Malvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malvern-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | BU SOFTBALL: Install (2) New Utility Cabinets behind home plate seating area; Relocate existing electrical infrastructure to new cabinets; Furnish equip w/in cabinets to feed the following-New Press Box, New elevator/lift Electrical; (2) New GFI Receptacles [1 left/1 right field]; Comm. Conduit | $41,000 | [E1886400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886400/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [84 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gardner-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | installing a temporary generator for the day of event to run the stage power | $1,200 | [ETS1889728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1889728/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [37 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-ashford-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Install 3 gas meter and gas pipe | $3,500 | [G1879449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879449/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [128-136 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128--136-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Existing double side light box refacing only. | $1,634 | [ALT1838299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838299/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [122-124 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-brighton-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | adding a 40 amp circuit from a mini split system. adding a disconnect on the roof next to the new condenser. also adding a new 20 amp service plug | $3,000 | [E1870580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870580/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Install additional smoke detectors and horn strobes connected to existing fire alarm panel and circuits | $15,000 | [EFA1867942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867942/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [154-158 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--158-harvard-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROJECT AT 156 HARVARD AVE ( ALT1651054) Modify existing fire alarm(s) to combine 2 systems into 1 within 156 Harvard Ave with remote ann-80 annuciators at entrance to both locations { replaces EFA17220446 to provide accurate new device count} | $100 | [EFA1867524](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867524/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Existing light box refacing only | $2,000 | [ALT1846162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846162/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 hand sink, 1 3 bay sink, 1 dishwasher, 2 ice makers, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 mop sink. | $11,000 | [PL1863908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863908/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified  | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install 25 receptacles,5 refrigerator, 1 dishwasher, 1 mixer,1 coffee machine,47 recessed lights and 1 double oven. | $11,000 | [E1852477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852477/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system as per plans | $28,000 | [EFA1855159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855159/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Convert a vacant take-out space on the garden level of a forty (40) unit building into a two-bedroom apartment. Would make the structure a forty-one (41) unit residential building. [ePlans] | $65,000 | [ALT1699217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1699217/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | New siding of the building | $8,200 | [SF1848856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848856/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | run cable and data wire | $300 | [ELV1851823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851823/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | install 120 volt hardwire smoke detector within unit only | $600 | [EFA1851825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851825/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1082 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1082-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | wire new unit in basement of the building unit 001 ( ATL ) is on pending add 1- meter socket for unit and 1- heat pump hvac | $11,000 | [E1851820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851820/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [140-144 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--144-harvard-av/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Changing of occupancy from a gaming store (Library from previous LF) to a caffee shop (No structure will be change) scoop of work;Wall framing &; demo; electrical lighting, wiring; plumbing (sinks, DW, toilets);l HVAC (Type 2 hood, heating/cooling); painting; doors &; trims; vinyl flooring; bath &;  | $120,500 | [ALT1811429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811429/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Wire dish washer, fridge. Install 20 recess lights | $8,000 | [E1846884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846884/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fiske Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fiske-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Install new roof shingles. | $5,500 | [SF1845050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845050/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation, 2 hand sink, 1 floor sink, 2 prep sink< and 1 9d and caping water line. | $5,000 | [PL1843572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843572/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [128 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brighton-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation, replace old wok with new. | $800 | [G1843574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843574/) |

## More on this street

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

- [30 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-fordham-rd/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [17-37 Fordham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--37-fordham-rd/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026

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Map, all 6 permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-fordham-rd/