# Building permits at 36 Ely Rd, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2025: Air seal, insulate exterior walls, attic, kneewalls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 68 more permits (65 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air seal, insulate exterior walls, attic, kneewalls. | $14,000 | [SF1785712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785712/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-granville-st/) | 350 ft S | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1901215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901215/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fairfax-st/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of existing single family. | $20,000 | [SF1905652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905652/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [437-439 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/437--439-gallivan-bl/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904492/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [103 Beaumont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-beaumont-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $2,500 | [E1904491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904491/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Installations for an addition, 1 bedroom, 4 lights, 7 outlets, 1 bathroom, fan/light, vanity lights, outlet and 1 condenser. | $4,000 | [E1904240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904240/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-chelmsford-st/) | 940 ft NE | Demolition | Demolition of existing back decks and Building a New triple deck to match existing layout. All new footings. Deck specifications will be summitted with attachments. Also minor siding repair on the exterior and painting of the siding. | $266,000 | [SF1902963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902963/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | remove debris from interior damaged by fire remove basement floor to fix issue with water entering foundation | $30,000 | [SF1896648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896648/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [772-778 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772--778-adams-st/) | 460 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | **AT RISK ** Out door seating 2026; Adding an outdoor restaurant patio to private property. This patio had been in existence since COVID but was denied for zoning purposes last year. There is a ZBA hearing for Sept 8. | Not listed | [SF1891156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891156/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-westmoreland-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $2,467 | [SF1890592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890592/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not; requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans, in conjunction with ALT1704340 | $3,000 | [ALT1888850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888850/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1872972 Occupancy Committee.Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $20,340 | [SF1871277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871277/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [884 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/884-adams-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | gas cook stove replacement | $250 | [G1891668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891668/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [27 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granite-av/) | 650 ft SE | Solar | We are removing 13 current solar panels for emergency repair, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed. We are not the roofers. No upgrades. No ground electrical will be touched. | $1,690 | [E1891881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891881/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5 Weyanoke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-weyanoke-st/) | 970 ft W | Roofing | Replace roofing sheathing shingles and burnt joists after fire for weatherproofing | $25,000 | [SF1886699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886699/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of furnace and Heat Pump | $1,500 | [E1859977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859977/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [295 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-minot-st/) | 710 ft W | Demolition | Remove 1 car garage detached to house burnt in fire; | $1,000 | [SF1791974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791974/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 800 ft S | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. | $21,200 | [SF1870989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870989/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [33 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-granville-st/) | 800 ft S | Solar | 41 Solar panels to be installed on the roof | $31,800 | [E1870991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870991/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [782-788 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782--788-adams-st/) | 440 ft E | Alteration or repair | Refinishing floors and painting | $10,000 | [SF1882779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882779/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [45 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-westmoreland-st/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | New gas line being added for a new boiler | $400 | [G1882031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882031/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872972/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [7 Fairfax St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-fairfax-st/) | 710 ft W | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1871281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871281/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [76 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-carruth-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of 2 family + ADU to 3 Family. confirming no work to be done Homeowner waiver | $1,000 | [ALT1825013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825013/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [80 Westmoreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-westmoreland-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of gas furnace, heat pump and coil | $800 | [E1857001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857001/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Electrical | New weather head, new service mast, new meter socket, new panel, new ground rods, new water main bonding, | $4,500 | [E1867784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867784/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-granville-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 36 windows; 2 storm doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $102,417 | [SF1863610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [735 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/735-adams-st/) | 400 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1865327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865327/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [725 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-adams-st/) | 550 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $600 | [G1865325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865325/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Install gas range and gas combi boiler | $7,000 | [G1862136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862136/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 790 ft W | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [PL1862475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862475/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [301 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-minot-st/) | 790 ft W | Plumbing | Water heater | $2,000 | [G1862477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862477/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade 1 bathroom fan | $850 | [E1861291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861291/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [699-703 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/699--703-adams-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | replacing a federal pacific panel with a code compliant panel. no upgrade required | $2,500 | [E1860926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860926/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [11 Ely Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ely-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(869464) | $4,000 | [SF1858133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858133/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [221 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-minot-st/) | 330 ft NE | Electrical | EV charger, DCC 30 amp install | $4,968 | [E1853018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853018/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 950 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1856315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856315/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | run cable and data wire | $500 | [ELV1851810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851810/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 950 ft E | Fire systems | install 120 volt hardwire smoke within the unit only | $1,200 | [EFA1851814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851814/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [160 Minot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-minot-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | wire basement unit, add 1- electrical meter for unit | $12,000 | [E1851808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851808/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [45 Carruth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-carruth-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing - Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside the walls | $9,000 | [SF1847962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847962/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Granite Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-granite-av/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Emergency response to vehicular damage to exterior of the building. Stabilization, Engineering, Repairs as required. | $20,000 | [SF1845316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845316/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Renovation | $4,000 | [G1904802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904802/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | renovation | $13,000 | [PL1904800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904800/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Laundry installation, gas line, and water heater | $4,500 | [G1901078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901078/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [559 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-gallivan-bl/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $6,000 | [SF1897735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897735/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [75 Van Winkle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-van-winkle-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen and laundry, | $11,500 | [PL1896103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896103/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [569 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/569-gallivan-bl/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Repair and update roof, install ice and water shield, install white drip edge, clean up stripped shingles and legally dump | $6,500 | [SF1899417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899417/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing asphalt in yard, demo brick wall and rebuild the brick wall - build patio under deck | $31,000 | [SF1897049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897049/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Putting up a fence halfway through driveway and into the backyard and across backyard, 6 feet high | $15,000 | [SF1888105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888105/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [7 Delmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-delmont-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-24033 | $2,000 | [E1890718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890718/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [584-586 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--586-gallivan-bl/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace the existing rear deck with a new deck of the same size and footprint. The new deck, stairs, and guardrails will be constructed in accordance with the current Mass Building Code and all applicable local requirements. Work includes demolition, materials, labor, dumpster and permit. | $18,000 | [SF1880113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880113/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [7 Delmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-delmont-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Cap-24033, cap-29503). | $30,000 | [SF1881364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881364/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | rewire first and second floor | $15,000 | [E1886489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886489/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [40 Granville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-granville-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | moving back into apartment after over a year and eversource would like to have a inspection of service before restoring service and change meters | Not listed | [E1860748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860748/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [33 Bateswell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-bateswell-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | add cabinets, update bathrooms wall and floor tiles, update tub/shower, replace sink and toilet, refinish floor, paint walls | $10,000 | [SF1872174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872174/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [33-35 Chelmsford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--35-chelmsford-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Reconnect power/control wiring 2 zone, ducted heat-pump/AC replacment | $1,200 | [E1874525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874525/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [21 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sedalia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Strip and reroof. | $14,850 | [SF1869640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869640/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [21 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sedalia-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | CONFIRM OCCUPANCYOF 1 FAMILY.; Already applied for short form permit. Sf1869640no record of occupancy; | Not listed | [ALT1871285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871285/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate all interior rooms new finishes kitchens, bathrooms, dig down and finish basement, add full length dormers to build a full 3rd floor. | $300,000 | [ALT1772061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1772061/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [683 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-adams-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace side stairs replace 1 storm door replace one door threshold replace lettice around side deck | $13,220 | [SF1859440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859440/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12 Sedalia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-sedalia-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing joists as needed and Remove the existing screens and install New windows in their place | $25,000 | [SF1860155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860155/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [27-29 Myrtlebank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-myrtlebank-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | gas for new water heaters and stoves | $3,000 | [G1842882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1842882/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [9 Rockne Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-rockne-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 2 Mini split wiring | $2,000 | [E1852038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852038/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [20 Rockne Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-rockne-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 7 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $12,834 | [SF1847466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847466/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | bathroom reno | $3,000 | [E1850024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850024/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Helena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-helena-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Add EV outlet and relocate meter from interior to exterior. | $6,729 | [E1848443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848443/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | install toilet new tub shower valve and vanity | $2,000 | [PL1847369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847369/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7 Franconia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-franconia-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation and minor expansion of the existing attic bathroom, including plumbing fixture upgrades, electrical improvements, new finishes (tile, drywall, insulation, paint), and finish carpentry. Any framing work will be limited to the bathroom area only. No Dormers or work on the roofline. | $44,183 | [SF1844977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844977/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 01:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/