# Building permits at 4 Ashland St, Boston, MA

14 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jul 2, 2025: Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 15 panels-system size of 6.150 Kw-No battery storage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (43 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 15 panels-system size of 6.150 Kw-No battery storage to be installed. | $21,833 | [SF1732946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1732946/) |
| May 21, 2025 | Roofing | strip and re-roof 12SQ | $6,000 | [SF1717317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1717317/) |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels to pre-existing system (previous system 31 panels, 12.71KW) additional add on system size of 15 pv panels-6.150Kw- no battery storage to be installed. | $20,111 | [SF1694579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1694579/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels to pre-existing system (previous system 31 panels, 12.71KW) additional add on system size of 15 pv panels-6.150Kw- no battery storage to be installed.- No changes to electrical service. | $20,111 | [E1694589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1694589/) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 22.140 Kw-54 pv panels-no battery storage to be installed | $71,955 | [SF1662280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1662280/) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Solar | Install of Roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 12.710 Kw- 31 pv panels- No battery storage to be installed. | $71,955 | [SF1667850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667850/) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Electrical | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 22.140 Kw-54 pv panels-no battery storage to be installed-No changes to electrical services. | $71,955 | [E1662287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1662287/) |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace all fascia boards, gutters and trim work outside window and doors. Replace decking boards and existing handrails. | $25,000 | [SF1079763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1079763/) |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Roofing | installation new 22 sq single | $7,800 | [SF781689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF781689/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 110 ft W | Plumbing | Replace existing DHWs with hybrid ASHP DHWs for each unit of 40 Park St, 4 in total. | $28,900 | [PL1908484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 110 ft W | Electrical | Heat Pump Heating system connections to (4) condensers, (4) air handlers, and (4) ASHP DHWs (individual condenser+air handler+DHW systems for each of the 4 units of 40 Park Street). | $48,000 | [E1908482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908482/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 110 ft W | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 170 ft W | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulation and weatherization | $5,164 | [SF1902103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902103/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [12 Everdean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-everdean-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | replace gas furnace on 2nd floor | $34,000 | [G1902891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902891/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 290 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-mill-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886722) | $3,000 | [SF1897194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897194/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 290 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [110 Gibson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-gibson-st/) | 950 ft SW | Electrical | the utility company has requested a meter socket inspection, meter # 2832962 | $250 | [E1899318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899318/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 950 ft W | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | Bath Water heaters Kitchens Laundry's | $44,900 | [PL1897644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897644/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [84-86 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-park-st/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | Water heaters Ranges | $12,600 | [G1897646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897646/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 overhead doors & main entrance awning. Interior demolition of approx 15' of partition wall. Install new: window & door systems, metal exterior stairs, awning & construct a 34'L x 4'H CMU wall. Frame approx 25' of new partition walls, new carpet, paint & ACT. Misc electrical. | $314,445 | [SF1880837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880837/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 290 ft SE | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [305 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 26-080 OME will be removing some older fixtures on the exterior of the loading dock area along with fixing damage receptacles as needed. | $4,500 | [E1881029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881029/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 460 ft NE | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 260 ft NW | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [50 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-park-st/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | repair / replace exterior solar disconnect | $9,500 | [E1846102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846102/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [2 Harbell Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-harbell-te/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amps to 200. | $3,500 | [E1909886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1909886/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [56 Granger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-granger-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Entry steps relacement,& install laminate floor in hallwall sand & paint balisters etc... | $8,500 | [SF1909767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909767/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Grading | Inland Professional Corporation, Joseph V. Polsinello, Licensed Site Professional (LSP) # 7450, Mass Unrestricted Construction Supervisor # CS-058003 conducting soil borings, installing groundwater monitoring wells, excavation test pits, unoccupied, vacant warehouse 179 Freeport Street NE corner. | $45,000 | [SF1909180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909180/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Use of premises to add sales of used cars on the existing lot. | Not listed | [U491650854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491650854/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [336 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/336-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Furnace replacement for Unit #7 only. | $9,500 | [G1906777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906777/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | install lighting and outlets for pool hall install new electrical panel | $20,000 | [E1899933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899933/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [76-78 Parkman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-parkman-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas re-test | $4,000 | [G1899677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899677/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | dishwasher replacement | $250 | [PL1891647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891647/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [272-274 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/272--274-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | change occupancy from sign shop to pool hall and frame office and two bathroom for pool hall.. | $85,000 | [ALT1867804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867804/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove the bathtub, install a shower, and replace the valve. | $2,500 | [PL1862527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862527/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [44 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mill-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | We are going to protect the home and do demolition of bathtube shower space only. Plumber will set up drain and shower valve and we are going to install the tile. Basic install a walk-in-shower curb less. | $13,900 | [SF1856668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856668/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 0.22 mi NW | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 |
| Requested |  | 291 Adams St | 0.24 mi SW | To add a small space for live entertainment | [BOA1800743](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-24 |
| Approved | Jul 23, 2026 | 655 William T Morrissey Bl | 0.22 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Use of premises to add sales…" | [BOA1715115](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-04-28 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Ashland St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [9 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-ashland-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [10 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashland-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [19-23 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--23-ashland-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025
- [68 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-ashland-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 21:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-ashland-st/