# Building permits at 38 Joan Rd, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 16: 3 bathroom and kitchen remodel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (43 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Plumbing | 3 bathroom and kitchen remodel | $7,000 | [PL1828093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1828093/) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation- new kitchen, new bathrooms, install some new floors and refinish the rest, new doors, re-drywall the basement. | $80,000 | [SF1806801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806801/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Electrical | Rewire the whole house, including finished basement and a 200 amp service upgrade | $5,000 | [E1803851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1803851/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

47 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 1, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 240 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade, including the installation of a new meter main and riser. This work is being performed in conjunction with permit E1849624 | $2,000 | [E1895646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895646/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 200 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [SF1875656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875656/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 200 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [E1875660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875660/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 240 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [SF1849983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849983/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 240 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [E1849986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849986/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 240 ft SW | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and service conductor refeed | $8,200 | [E1849624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849624/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 210 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1841383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841383/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 210 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1841385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841385/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 210 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844676/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-belnap-rd/) | 880 ft S | Roofing | replace asphalt roof on home. | $12,300 | [SF1900436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900436/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [14 Daniel Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-daniel-ct/) | 830 ft E | Other | construct retaing wall located in the rear yard of the property | $36,000 | [SF1885978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885978/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [9 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-dietz-rd/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1889071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889071/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [6 Senders Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-senders-ct/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Strip and install new vinyl siding from the entire home (14sq) and remove and replace 1 existing window, same size and location as the original. Specs attached. | $42,822 | [SF1877340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877340/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-alwin-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade and wire 1 heat pump amd 1 replacement water heater | $5,000 | [E1881349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881349/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [10 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-alwin-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $2,500 | [PL1878979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878979/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Adding lights 7 ligts | $1,000 | [E1875390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875390/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [61 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-leighton-rd/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save program. No structural changes. | $8,687 | [SF1863388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863388/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [19 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-joan-rd/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,146 | [SF1867815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867815/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [33 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-alwin-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Main panel relocation | $1,800 | [E1865329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865329/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade and wiring of a central heat pump | $1,200 | [E1867502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867502/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-belnap-rd/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | Install light and outlets in bath room and laundry room | $1,200 | [E1835743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835743/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and ceiling. Drywall and paint ceiling and walls in master bedroom and basement bedroom. Remove old carpet and install new. Clean and dispose of all construction debris. Install n6 new recessed lights | $28,713 | [SF1863303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863303/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 200amps, wiring of water heater, wiring of 2 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire, wiring of 3 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $6,000 | [E1862255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862255/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 590 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1861327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861327/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 390 ft E | Electrical | 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo, replacing vanity light bar & installing new dedicated circuit with GFCI breaker | $2,350 | [E1847658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847658/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2 Daniel Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-daniel-ct/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Rewired water-damaged receptacle outlets. Installed recessed lighting in the basement and add electrical sub panel. | $4,000 | [E1856413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856413/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [14 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-susanna-ct/) | 390 ft E | Roofing | Strip asphalt roof and install new. | $12,450 | [SF1853294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853294/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [67 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-stonehill-rd/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Remove window and cover. Remove and replace toilet and vanity with new. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $30,000 | [SF1850264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850264/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-dietz-rd/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851461/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [19 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-alwin-st/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851459/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [67 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-stonehill-rd/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $4,000 | [PL1850267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850267/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-37187 | $2,000 | [E1848639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848639/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [6 Dietz Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dietz-ct/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | Rewire 1st floor bathroom | $2,100 | [E1848337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848337/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-37187). | $8,000 | [SF1820757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1820757/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-dietz-rd/) | 670 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $36,600 | [SF1842242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842242/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 390 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, plaster & paint, install flooring | $38,970 | [SF1841822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841822/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-stonehill-rd/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. Partial roof. | $3,000 | [SF1844627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844627/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2 Cheryl Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheryl-ln/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-45072 | $2,000 | [E1843532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843532/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24-26 Silvia Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-silvia-ct/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1904271 - Occupancy Committee.Fiber cement clapboard: remove and dispose one layer of siding, install Tyvek weather barrier and new siding. Replace floor and railings on two existing back decks, using composite materials. | $60,000 | [SF1903706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903706/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [10-12 Silvia Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-silvia-ct/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | strip/reroof | $11,000 | [SF1901304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901304/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-alwin-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior kitchen and bathroom improvements with plumbing and electrical upgrades, and exterior repairs including door relocation, window installation, and siding work to meet program requirements. | $30,000 | [SF1851353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851353/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [SF1866902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866902/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [E1866908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866908/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [19-21 Silvia Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-silvia-ct/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attics with blown in cellulose insulation and basements. | $7,803 | [SF1856129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856129/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [10-12 Silvia Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-silvia-ct/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Weatehrization, cellulose, air selaing | $3,200 | [SF1859695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859695/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | New 200 AMP main service panel to be installed at site - Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Meter is located inside | $5,400 | [E1865231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865231/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [3 Weston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-weston-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Deck repair. We will be installing new boards and railings. No excavation work will be done | $28,000 | [SF1863954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863954/) |

## More on this street

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

- [42 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-joan-rd/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [51 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-joan-rd/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [19 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-joan-rd/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [10 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-joan-rd/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025
- [9 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-joan-rd/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 09:21 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-joan-rd/