# Building permits at 38 Howard Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,500 alteration or repair at 34 Dewey St, permitted Jul 22.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 21: Remove and replace 8 squares of siding. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 84 more permits (80 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 8 squares of siding | $18,050 | [SF1841302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841302/) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Roofing | Strip and re roof entire rubber roof to code | $22,935 | [SF1834722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834722/) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove existing fence and dispose. Install 132 linear feet of new picket fencing. Install posts and backfill holes with cement as needed. Dispose of all job debris. | $7,500 | [SF1807776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1807776/) |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Electrical | rewire bathroom third floor | $1,000 | [E798768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E798768/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 240 ft W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900828/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | Unit 1 rewire all the bedroom, kitchen, new bathroom, at a new sub panel in the unit. | $15,000 | [E1900389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900389/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 150 ft E | Plumbing | Plumb. 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen | $7,000 | [PL1896787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896787/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1883398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883398/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harlow-st/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo bathroom complete. Demo all bedroom cielings, new half bathroom install new kitchen. Drywall ceilings and walls tape finish,revised electrical, piant unit completely, sand refinish floors, til bathrooms complete | $58,756 | [SF1881970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881970/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 240 ft W | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1873779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873779/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventilation. | $11,174 | [SF1879728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879728/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/) | 95 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,772 | [SF1859058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859058/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dean-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Go over exisiting siding with new vinyl siding. | $30,000 | [SF1901219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901219/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Install 2 cat6 jacks for POS. | $500 | [ELV1857189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857189/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 550 ft S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,183 | [SF1897246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897246/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 550 ft S | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,181 | [E1897249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897249/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | eight new bathrooms and 4 kitchens and 4 laundries | $20,000 | [PL1904976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904976/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas to 3 stoves and 3 furnaces | $8,000 | [G1905362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905362/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [16 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-w-cottage-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of an existing basement unit. New basement slab, 10 ft of underpinning, new plumbing, new electrical, new, cabinets and floors.; | $200,000 | [ALT1875867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875867/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Run 1 CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to 3 units, 3 CAT6 and 3 RG6 total | $4,500 | [ELV1899899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899899/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/CO combos in new 3 family property plus common areas. | $10,500 | [EFA1899903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899903/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 3 family property. New 400AMP underground service with 3 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $30,000 | [E1899895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899895/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Woodford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-woodford-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove the first-floor porch only, flooring, joist, balluster, hand railing, and stairs leading to the first-floor landing. Replace all with new PT lumber and joists for lower and upper first floor porch with all new lumber and composite flooring | $10,000 | [SF1895046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895046/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6 Victor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-victor-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1894408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894408/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [9 Half Moon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-half-moon-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | remove existing bolts install j bolts bar grating to brackets paint black | $4,700 | [SF1894530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894530/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 420 ft N | Plumbing | Furnish and install backflow preventer for gas boiler replacement. | $14,700 | [PL1883640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883640/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 420 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas hot water boiler and reconnect to existing gas piping. | $14,700 | [G1883595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883595/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Bond generator to ground rod for an event in Mary Hannon Park | $400 | [ETS1880709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1880709/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 350 ft NE | Other | Erect 2) 20x20 and connect to form a 20x40 frame tent and dismantle it the same day | $6,200 | [SF1878973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878973/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 590 ft SE | Electrical | 2 - family alteration permit - ALT1840462 Deck renovation, Outside lights 8 recessed lights 4 motion sensor light | $2,000 | [E1874435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874435/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [127 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-brook-av/) | 430 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace approximately 13 squares of existing asphalt shingles. Install a complete Owens Corning roofing system, including ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, starter shingles, architectural shingles, ridge vent, and hip & ridge shingles. | $17,296 | [SF1873104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873104/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Leyland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-leyland-st/) | 840 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing membrane, insulation, edge metal, and flashings. Install new insulation, mechanically attached TPO roofing membrane, perimeter metal and flashings at all existing roof penetrations in accordance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. | $29,503 | [SF1871979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871979/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-e-cottage-st/) | 940 ft N | Roofing | Remove all roofing, replace with new. | $66,618 | [SF1870482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870482/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 540 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS no structural | $11,937 | [SF1859812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859812/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | renovate Kitchen, bathrooms, Hvac systems, replace/repair sheetrock as needed, refinish hardwood floors prime and paint | $85,000 | [SF1865228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865228/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 990 ft SW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [621 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/621-dudley-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Bond generator to GEC for an event at Marry Hannon Park on Saturday July 18, 2026. Generator shall be on the corner of Folsom St. and Harlow St. | $300 | [ETS1863922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1863922/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | 125A/100a main panel replacement and relocation and service conductor refeed wr# 27112854 | $3,500 | [E1860116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860116/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [116 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brook-av/) | 540 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS | $39,963 | [E1859814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859814/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 970 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Full Bath, 1 Mop Sink, 1 Hand Sink, 1 Prep Sink, 1 3 Bay Sink and 1 Floor Drain. | $550 | [PL1847188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [107 Brook Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-brook-av/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | remove and replace bathroom exhaust fan. Also replace the switch controlling the fan with a timer switch. | $1,000 | [E1845233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845233/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Wire bakery @ 543. Wire outlets, freezer, electric oven, double convention oven, lights, fridge. | $5,000 | [E1857186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857186/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | install new 225A/100A in place of main panel with all loads relocated to span | $2,200 | [E1852217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852217/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 290 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall trenching required | $128,205 | [E1851552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851552/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [45-47 Harlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45--47-harlow-st/) | 290 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 37 panels 15.17 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $38,295 | [SF1851551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851551/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-robin-hood-st/) | 590 ft SE | Roofing | Replace roof, siding and redo front porch and replace back stairs, we will need to add 18 footings sono tubes and replace the front deck structural framing that is not up to code in the same footprint | $163,148 | [ALT1840462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840462/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [535-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--545-dudley-st/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from food market to bakery with 36A. Updating electrical panel. ran new electrical for electric powered double oven and double convection oven. No gas appliances. adding 3 sink bays in kitchen area. Installing new tile floor in kitchen. No update to bathroom. Painting entire bakery. | $45,800 | [ALT1762658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1762658/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [69 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-w-cottage-st/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | completed demo and renovation of existing service, wiring, lighting, and devices. | $45,000 | [E1850804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850804/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1906006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906006/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [527-545 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--545-dudley-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | installation of controls for existing walk in coolers, door heater controls, novelty cooler shut off | $9,000 | [ELV1900822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900822/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900604/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,274 | [SF1895985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895985/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roofing and install new one, install new vinyl siding, install new gutter, replace 6 vinyl windows, paint some walls. | $102,300 | [SF1890221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890221/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [37 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hartford-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Mini split wiring (2 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1874703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874703/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $10,602 | [SF1895072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895072/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $13,877 | [SF1894790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894790/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 21 panels 8.61 kw dc. No ESS no structural | $35,493 | [E1895076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895076/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Burrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-burrell-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 23 panels 9.43 kw dc. No structural no ESS | $46,459 | [E1894792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894792/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [62 Clifton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-clifton-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1896679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896679/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Running RG6 cable and 18/7 Thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881955/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Photoelectric, smoke carbon Combination | $400 | [EFA1881956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881956/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | steam boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1874013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Remove existing steam boiler and replace with new steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1874003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874003/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-9 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--9-julian-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire left side in kind | $10,950 | [SF1862620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862620/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for new 2-family. ERT1608682 approved by the ZBA on 4/18/25 with Provisos.; | $752,500 | [FND1806945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1806945/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-e-cottage-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 square siding and put new siding on. | $1,000 | [SF1870741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870741/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [27 Nonquit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-nonquit-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install new doors with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed. dispose od old door.Quantity-(2) | $7,198 | [SF1863165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863165/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replacing a boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863551/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Albion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-albion-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | replace boiler | $5,000 | [G1863554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863554/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [24-26 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-julian-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm system for newly added ADU unit as fire alarm installer and designer, ALT 1686429 | $4,000 | [A1839045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1839045/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855882/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [9 Woodville Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodville-pk/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing windows and install new one. Remove cabinets and install new. | $8,000 | [SF1856161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856161/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | replacement of shingles aprox 31 sq, renovation of front porch - remove rotten wood and replace with PT flooring to be composite and any railings that need to be replace with PT Wood | $30,540 | [SF1850649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850649/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [35 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-hartford-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | we are removing 33 current solar panels for emergency repairs due to roof leak, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed, we are not the roofers, NO Upgrades, No changes. NO ground electrical will be touched | $4,000 | [E1851309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851309/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of a addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, pulls and horn strobes in common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms and sprinkler system is also monitored by Fire Alarm system. All signals transmit to a Ul listed central station. | $12,000 | [EFA1847757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847757/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Wire and install smoke detectors in apartment and common area | $600 | [EFA1838660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1838660/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Complete rewire apartment Upgrade service from 100AMPS TO 400amps | $30,000 | [E1838659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838659/) |

## More on this street

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

- [41 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-howard-av/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [15 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-howard-av/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [87 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-howard-av/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024
- [101 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-howard-av/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [111 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-howard-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [130 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-howard-av/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [140-142 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--142-howard-av/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025

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Map, all 4 permits at this address and 84 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howard-av/