# Building permits at 40 Boutwell St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 6-12 Frost Av, permitted Aug 26.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 25, 2025: Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 67 more permits (64 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $5,631 | [SF1732113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1732113/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 190 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached | $7,592 | [SF1886105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886105/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [23-25 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-arbroth-st/) | 220 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing bedroom and bathroom in walk out basement add additional playroom to finished space | $51,000 | [SF1872506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872506/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2 Laban Pratt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-laban-pratt-rd/) | 190 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Door sweep and walls | $4,200 | [SF1870754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870754/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [15-17 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-arbroth-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-856398, 856109) (Unit-15) (Unit-17) | $11,000 | [SF1842085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842085/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 130 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser. | $1,000 | [E1853030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853030/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/) | 130 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1845000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845000/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [104 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-train-st/) | 690 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 1st floor porch renovation - Remove 1st floor deck, old stairs, handrails, and flooring joists Dig new footing 4 ft. deep, install sonotubes and fill with concrete | $18,000 | [SF1904424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904424/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [24 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westglow-st/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $14,895 | [SF1905778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905778/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [77 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westglow-st/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | partial full bath remodel | $24,495 | [SF1904328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904328/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $9,775 | [SF1904306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904306/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17-19 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-n-munroe-te/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Install one new 30 k BTU outdoor heat pump with three new ductless indoor heads (6 k, 9 k and 12 k BTU) and run three 100-ft refrigerant/electrical line sets. No structural change. | $2,000 | [E1904301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904301/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [176 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-train-st/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904495/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-humes-rd/) | 980 ft S | Roofing | remove and replace 1100sq ft shingle roof, install 2100sq ft siding including trim - no change in structure | $78,528 | [SF1902595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902595/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [57 Garner Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-garner-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,146 | [SF1895193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895193/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [172 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-train-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 13 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $35,834 | [SF1897704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897704/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [57 Garner Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-garner-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and installing 8 existing double hung windows | $12,000 | [SF1897077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897077/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [222 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-neponset-av/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser and 1-120v circuit for outside GFCI receptacle at Declen Flanagan residence. | $1,200 | [E1900662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900662/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing 2 bathrooms, laundry and storage room into renovated bathrooms and laundry room. | $40,000 | [SF1891260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891260/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-frost-av/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove outside electrical and float the meter so Delprete Home Improvements can reside the house and I will reattach when they are done | $1,000 | [E1879818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879818/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Westglow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-westglow-st/) | 840 ft SW | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $6,186 | [E1896427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896427/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [6-12 Frost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--12-frost-av/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | proposed multifamily townhouse style addition. Existing single family to be kept with 3 townhouse style unit addition on rear for total of 4 residential units as per plansAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD Approved Stamped plans | $1,200,000 | [ALT1746119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746119/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-auriga-st/) | 910 ft W | Addition | expanding deck on rear of house.; | $35,000 | [ALT1874684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874684/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [14 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-newhall-st/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | Supply and install a new natural gas fired steam boiler, located in basement. This boiler serves only 1 unit. There is an existing steam boiler there currently, this is more or less a direct replacement. | Not listed | [PL1890310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890310/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Outlets and lights on deck | $800 | [E1882467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882467/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [PL1881882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881882/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [36 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-n-munroe-te/) | 550 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,332 | [G1881880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881880/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-s-munroe-te/) | 490 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring 1 Bryant heat pump (model 619AHBQ09XA3) including a floor console coil. | $1,000 | [E1878298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878298/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 N Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-n-munroe-te/) | 540 ft N | Demolition | Demolish and rebuild of two story front porch in exact footprint, roof to remain unchanged and size exactly the same | $27,400 | [SF1843763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843763/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [546 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/546-ashmont-st/) | 560 ft S | Roofing | Remove old roof and install new roof | $6,565 | [SF1868277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868277/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Install Receptacle outlet, switch and light for bathroom and Laundry. | $2,000 | [E1865311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865311/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 860 ft N | Plumbing | Running waste and water pipes for new plumbing fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1862416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862416/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 740 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amp. To 300amps Run circuits for 2 electric stoves Run circuits for one dryer Run circuits for baseboard heater Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862544/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17-19 Spaulding St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-spaulding-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Bathtub to shower conversion | $1,800 | [PL1860543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860543/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [21 S Munroe Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-s-munroe-te/) | 510 ft N | Alteration or repair | repair front porch remove old railings on 3 floors. remove roofing on 2 floors. install new rubber roof on 2nd and 3rd floors new azek premier railings on 3 floors plus new composite flooring new stairs with azek railings and composite treads and risers close underneath porch repair 2 windowsill | $43,800 | [SF1855273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855273/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5-7 Arbroth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-arbroth-st/) | 260 ft S | Alteration or repair | To insulate exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $10,854 | [SF1845913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845913/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [521 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-ashmont-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and exterior doors. Electrical service change. New HVAC system and new bathroom fan. New electrical range outlets in kitchen: units 1 + 2. | $89,600 | [SF1851518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851518/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [571 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571-freeport-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace original windows with new vinyl insulated windows in condo unit. | $8,800 | [SF1850460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850460/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [147 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-neponset-av/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | demo and remodel existing bath room all new plumbing electric tile and fixtures | $38,200 | [SF1849433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849433/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-queen-st/) | 950 ft NW | Solar | Installation of a 61.88 kW DC / 40 kW AC rooftop solar panel system (104 modules). Electrical permit E1807573. | $61,001 | [ALT1842023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842023/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Exhaust Bath Fan | $1,000 | [E1852237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852237/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [96 Train St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-train-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | change and upgrade main electrical service from 200amp to 400ampto add public's meter and also relocate the point of attachment | $8,800 | [E1846732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846732/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [10 Humes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-humes-rd/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Walls, Attic, basement, garage sealing, roof insulation. Please refer the WX proposal and Plan View attached for more details. (the basement living space was removed, please see picture in the attachments) | $12,191 | [SF1833356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833356/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Electrical renovation of units 1 and 2 | $25,000 | [E1903959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903959/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo existing and install new kitchen cabinets, drywall at interior partitions, bathroom remodel, addition of (1) bathroom, window replacement, and installation of new HVAC in unit #2 | $40,000 | [SF1899353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899353/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1894890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894890/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pierce-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902248/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Furnish and install new waste/vent and water piping for 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 electric water heaters in basement, new fixtures and appliances | $26,000 | [PL1901964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901964/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Furnish and install gas feeds from basement to ranges in units 1+2 kitchens | $2,000 | [G1901965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901965/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4 Tilesboro St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-tilesboro-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulation. OB Cell. Air seal. All work in attic. | $2,700 | [SF1890233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890233/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [48 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-auriga-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Demolish and remove existing 17' x 14' deck. Construct new deck within the same existing footprint, including framing, decking, stairs and railings. | $24,480 | [SF1897819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897819/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of Unit #1, including: install new kitchen cabinets and appliances; remodel existing bathroom; and construct a bathroom addition. No structural work. | $20,000 | [SF1882534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882534/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [138 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | we will be insulating the walls with cellulose | $13,285 | [SF1834369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834369/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [138 Monsignor Patrick J. Lydon Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-monsignor-patrick-j.-lydon-wy/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Strip and install a new rubber roof. | $27,950 | [SF1872271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872271/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1 Queen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-queen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1879338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879338/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [30 Rosemont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosemont-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $25,500 | [SF1877566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877566/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Renovation bathroom on the second floor | $3,000 | [E1870560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870560/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Add shower to existing bathroom | $3,500 | [PL1864782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864782/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [35 Coffey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-coffey-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863509/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [469 Ashmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-ashmont-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863313/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [16 Auriga St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-auriga-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodeling, Demolition existing tub, vanity, toilet, walls between closet, install new vanity, toilet, shower, tile on the walls and floor. Install new window. | $35,000 | [SF1851354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851354/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [110 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-pierce-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | This scope includes an addition to the existing one-family turn to 3 family. This includes new Sprinkler system and renovation of the existing as needs. | $500,000 | [ALT1846933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846933/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [32 Mckone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-mckone-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Water heaters Ranges | $5,600 | [G1823029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823029/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [93 Pierce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-pierce-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,176 | [SF1846620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846620/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [620a Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620a-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 3 zone heat pump system | $16,041 | [SF1838915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838915/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [71 Houghton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-houghton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Install a new circuit and 8 line voltage smoke detectors in the front and rear common hallways. | $2,500 | [E1846272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846272/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Newhall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-newhall-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 1-240v circuit for outside condenser unit and 1-120v circuit for outside receptacle at Mary & Harry Vaughn residence. | $1,200 | [E1845071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845071/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 472 Ashmont St | 940 ft SW | To construct a rear attached 2-car garage, with a residential unit above… | [BOA1828690](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-17 |

## More on this street

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

- [39 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-boutwell-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [51 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-boutwell-st/): newest permit May 27, 2026
- [60 Boutwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-boutwell-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 14:07 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, 09:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 67 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-boutwell-st/