# Building permits at 34 Johnston Rd, Boston, MA

20 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 22: Low voltage alarm install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (42 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1841460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1841460/) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of EV charger. To be mounted in the elecctric meter area on the right side of the house | $2,200 | [E1773303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1773303/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $1,500 | [PL1720147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1720147/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $1,500 | [G1720146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1720146/) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 1) - Install 2 Windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $1,400 | [SF1715156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1715156/) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $170 | [G1699409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1699409/) |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 2.80Kw-8 pv panels-100A | $11,126 | [E1276224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1276224/) |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 2.80kw-8 PV panels-100a | $2,781 | [SF1276226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1276226/) |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Electrical | Wire 2.5 ton condenser for second floor apartment, Wire 2.5ton condenser for third floor apartment | $800 | [E1213888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1213888/) |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Electrical | Upgrade to 200 amp, move meters outside, bring up to 2020 code | $5,000 | [E1125996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1125996/) |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Solar | install roof-mounted solar panels: 45 @ 14.625 KW | $32,175 | [SF1089253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1089253/) |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Solar | install roof-mounted solar panels: 45 @ 14.625 KW | $25,740 | [E1089255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1089255/) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | For taking down an 8 foot 8" section of load bearing wall and replacing with it an LVL. (Specs are attached) | $1,500 | [SF1012070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1012070/) |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Plumbing | replace listed fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1009585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1009585/) |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Plumbing | replace listed appliance | $200 | [G1009582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1009582/) |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Electrical | Kicthen plus bath remodel | $5,000 | [E1001286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1001286/) |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel with Bath Remodel | $67,445 | [SF983427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF983427/) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace decks Remove and replace railings. 3 levels Railings to be 42" high Pressure treated Lumber be used; (Does not include any structural work) | $24,850 | [SF704392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF704392/) |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 2 existing exterior doors. No structural. | $1,940 | [SF459314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF459314/) |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Roofing | Fixed sweep, weathstrip Q-lon or equal, clothes dryer vent including exhaust duct, domestic water pipe wrap, overhang, wood clapboard/shakes/shingles or vinyl (dense pack | $2,831 | [SF43008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF43008/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 240 ft S | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 130 ft N | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 230 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 130 ft SW | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 780 ft N | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 630 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 630 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 440 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2-6 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 820 ft NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 880 ft NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 810 ft SW | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 260 ft N | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [SF1904851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904851/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [E1904854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904854/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | kitchen Remodeling, including installation/replacement of cabinets Tile, Paint. Install bathroom shower wall tile. | $16,400 | [SF1891027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Reinstall the toilet and add a shower in a half bathroom in the basement. | $2,000 | [PL1887472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887472/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [133 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $76,699 | [SF1863097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863097/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Repairs and replacement for ceiling and walls electrical boxes. Locations : 3 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen and Entrance. work to be performed in 2nd floor appartement | $3,500 | [E1857201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857201/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |

## More on this street

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

- [35 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [30 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [42 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-johnston-rd/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [26 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-johnston-rd/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [22 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-johnston-rd/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [47 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [10 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 16:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 20 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-johnston-rd/