Nearby Permits
Map of 94 permits within a quarter mile of 40 Ethel StPlumbing, 25 Hilburn St, Oct 8, 2026Plumbing, 25 Hilburn St, Oct 8, 2026Solar, 42 Doncaster St, Oct 7, 2026Plumbing, 551-555 Beech St, Oct 7, 2026Electrical, 16 Hilburn St, Oct 6, 2026Plumbing, 12-14 Hillview Av, Oct 5, 2026Plumbing, 12-14 Hillview Av, Sep 30, 2026Electrical, 12 Cornell St, Sep 30, 2026Plumbing, 15 Highfield Rd, Sep 25, 2026Solar, 42 Doncaster St, Sep 25, 2026Electrical, 8 Chisholm Rd, Sep 25, 2026Electrical, 393 Poplar St, Sep 22, 2026Electrical, 2 Crestview Rd, Sep 21, 2026Electrical, 75 Cornell St, Sep 17, 2026Plumbing, 75 Cornell St, Sep 16, 2026Plumbing, 10 Ethel St, Sep 16, 2026Plumbing, 10 Ethel St, Sep 15, 2026Electrical, 10 Ethel St, Sep 15, 2026Plumbing, 75 Cornell St, Sep 10, 2026Electrical, 551-555 Beech St, Sep 10, 2026Plumbing, 25-27 Glendower Rd, Sep 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 75 Cornell St, Sep 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 43 Chisholm Rd, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 10 Ethel St, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 70 Hilburn St, Sep 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 31 Hilburn St, Sep 2, 2026Plumbing, 253 Metropolitan Av, Aug 28, 2026Plumbing, 253 Metropolitan Av, Aug 28, 2026Electrical, 32-34 Whitford St, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 459 Poplar St, Aug 27, 2026Electrical, 185 Metropolitan Av, Aug 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 61 Glendower Rd, Aug 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 392 Poplar St, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 39 Glendower Rd, Aug 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 80 Cornell St, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 10 Granada Av, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 552 Beech St, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 8 Chisholm Rd, Aug 24, 2026Electrical, 5 Hemman St, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 67 Clarendon Pk, Aug 18, 2026Solar, 39 Glendower Rd, Aug 18, 2026Roofing, 8-8a Maynard St, Aug 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 5 Hemman St, Aug 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 25 Rawston Rd, Aug 6, 2026Electrical, 42 Doncaster St, Aug 5, 2026Plumbing, 83-85 Cornell St, Aug 4, 2026Electrical, 83-85 Cornell St, Aug 4, 2026Alteration or repair, 61 Glendower Rd, Aug 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 15 Highfield Rd, Jul 31, 2026Alteration or repair, 15 Hillview Av, Jul 24, 2026Electrical, 80 Cornell St, Jul 24, 2026Alteration or repair, 18 Granada Av, Jul 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 385 Poplar St, Jul 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 14 Vista St, Jul 20, 2026Plumbing, 447 Poplar St, Jul 16, 2026Plumbing, 447 Poplar St, Jul 16, 2026Plumbing, 385 Poplar St, Jul 14, 2026Electrical, 23 Cornell St, Jul 9, 2026Electrical, 1-3 Crestview Rd, Jul 9, 2026Roofing, 39 Glendower Rd, Jul 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 41 Cornell St, Jul 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 11 Hillview Av, Jul 8, 2026Solar, 3 Metropolitan Ci, Jul 8, 2026Plumbing, 15 Cornell St, Jul 8, 2026Electrical, 40-42 Whitford St, Jul 1, 2026Plumbing, 72 Cornell St, Jun 29, 2026Plumbing, 72 Cornell St, Jun 29, 2026Solar, 3 Metropolitan Ci, Jun 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 15 Highfield Rd, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 40-42 Whitford St, Jun 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 106 Metropolitan Av, Jun 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 31 Hilburn St, Jun 12, 2026Solar, 405 Poplar St, Jun 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 9 Chisholm Te, Jun 10, 2026Solar, 10 Metropolitan Ci, Jun 8, 2026Roofing, 4 Vista St, Jun 8, 2026Solar, 405 Poplar St, Jun 4, 2026Demolition, 555 Beech St, Jun 2, 2026Electrical, 198 Metropolitan Av, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 6 Granada Av, May 28, 2026Solar, 10 Metropolitan Ci, May 26, 2026Alteration or repair, 4 Vista St, May 20, 2026Plumbing, 198 Metropolitan Av, May 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 543 Beech St, May 15, 2026Electrical, 1-3 Crestview Rd, May 14, 2026Plumbing, 1 Chisholm Rd, May 13, 2026Electrical, 17 Rawston Rd, May 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 60 Augustus Av, May 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 419 Poplar St, May 7, 2026Plumbing, 41 Doncaster St, May 6, 2026Plumbing, 41 Doncaster St, May 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 61 Whitford St, May 5, 2026Electrical, 1-3 Crestview Rd, May 4, 2026New building, 551-555 Beech St, Sep 1, 2026660 ft Map preview
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40 Ethel St

Boston, MA 02131

At this address
4 permits on record. Newest issued Jul 15, 2025: Furnace replacement
Within ¼ mile
94 more permits (86 projects) issued since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.
Biggest nearby
A $1.5M new building at 551-555 Beech St, permitted Sep 1, within ¼ mile since May 1.
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Here4 permits · 40 Ethel St
  1. Furnace replacement
    Plumbing
    Jul 15, 2025$7,000
  2. Install vinyl trim on soff and fasc only no structural changes
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 21, 2014$5,631
  3. Replace dishwasher
    Plumbing
    Mar 24, 2014not listed
  4. Weatherization, Cellulose (Blown-In), Air Sealing & Weather Stripping
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 19, 2011$4,241
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 5 permits
  1. Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom
    15 Highfield Rd · 140 ft SE · Plumbing
    Sep 25$5,000
  2. Replace meter box for Eversource AMI project
    10 Granada Av · 200 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 24$2,000
  3. Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15
    15 Highfield Rd · 140 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$11,397
  4. Install 1 replacement window - no structural work
    18 Granada Av · 85 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$1,766
  5. Interior and exterior renovation of existing 1-family dwelling including bathroom remodel
    15 Highfield Rd · 140 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$37,500
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 54 permits in 49 projects
  1. Replace meter box for Eversource AMI project
    12 Cornell St · 870 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 30$2,000
  2. Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project
    8 Chisholm Rd · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 25$2,000
  3. Remodel existing front and back 1st and 2nd floor porches/decks
    393 Poplar St · 930 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 22$60,000
  4. Remodel two bathrooms
    75 Cornell St · 550 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 17$1,200
  5. Gas dryer
    75 Cornell St · 550 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 16$500
  6. Installing single zone gas boiler
    10 Ethel St · 760 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 16$3,500
  7. Installing back flow preventer
    10 Ethel St · 760 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 15$3,000
  8. Wiring Boiler
    10 Ethel St · 760 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 15$1,500
  9. Bathroom plumbing
    75 Cornell St · 550 ft SW · Plumbing
    Sep 10$3,000
  10. Replacement of a gas dryer
    25-27 Glendower Rd · 960 ft S · Plumbing
    Sep 4$200
  11. Replacing three windows
    75 Cornell St · 550 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 3$536
  12. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing
    43 Chisholm Rd · 610 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$5,947
  13. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing
    10 Ethel St · 760 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$10,238
  14. Interior selective demolition in mudroom
    70 Hilburn St · 700 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$10,000
  15. Boiler Replacement × 2 permits
    253 Metropolitan Av · 750 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 28$25,000
  16. Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project
    459 Poplar St · 840 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 27$2,000
  17. Replace the internals of the meter for Eversource AMI project
    185 Metropolitan Av · 340 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 27$2,500
  18. Kitchen electrical renovation to include new dedicated branch circuits for appliances
    61 Glendower Rd · 840 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$6,800
  19. Solar retrofit electrical work replacing the inverter with a customer-supplied combiner
    39 Glendower Rd · 900 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 25$1,000
  20. Mass save Insulation and Air sealing
    80 Cornell St · 700 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$4,023
  21. Meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project
    8 Chisholm Rd · 740 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 24$1,500
  22. Insulating and air sealing attic
    67 Clarendon Pk · 640 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$3,591
  23. Removal and Reinstallation of Existing Solar Array - 12 Solar Panels
    39 Glendower Rd · 900 ft S · Solar
    Aug 18$11,500
  24. Install 14 replacement windows - no structural changes
    25 Rawston Rd · 390 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$20,326
  25. Existing bathroom renovation
    83-85 Cornell St · 540 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 4$1,500
  26. Unit#85 Master Bedroom/Master Bathroom Rewire Upgrade Existing Service 200amp to 300amp 120/240 Overhead…
    83-85 Cornell St · 540 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 4$10,000
  27. Kitchen Remodel
    61 Glendower Rd · 840 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$97,850
  28. Service upgrade from 100 amp to 200amp
    80 Cornell St · 700 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 24$5,000
  29. Install 4 replacement windows - no structural work
    14 Vista St · 710 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$3,135
  30. Install 40 gal gas water heater × 2 permits
    447 Poplar St · 830 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 16$500
  31. Meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project
    23 Cornell St · 650 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 9$1,500
  32. Strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles
    39 Glendower Rd · 900 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 8$12,900
  33. Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program
    41 Cornell St · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$3,000
  34. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    3 Metropolitan Ci · 660 ft E · Solar
    Jun 26 to Jul 8$52,800
  35. Install new tub and raise new shower valve up 18 inches
    15 Cornell St · 810 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 8$1,500
  36. Install back flow oreventer
    72 Cornell St · 660 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 29$4,000
  37. Convert oil boiler to gas
    72 Cornell St · 660 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 29$4,000
  38. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    405 Poplar St · 930 ft E · Solar
    Jun 4 to 10$59,700
  39. Emergency shoring and board up due to a vehicle strike
    9 Chisholm Te · 460 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$2,410
  40. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    10 Metropolitan Ci · 780 ft E · Solar
    May 26 to Jun 8$54,300
  41. Remove all roofing materials on shingled house roof
    4 Vista St · 910 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 8$15,211
  42. Remodel bath, living room and family house
    198 Metropolitan Av · 440 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 2$3,000
  43. Removing and replacing 2 windows
    6 Granada Av · 280 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 28$2,572
  44. To confirm occupancy of;single family home.
    4 Vista St · 910 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 20not listed
  45. Install new full bathroom
    198 Metropolitan Av · 440 ft NE · Plumbing
    May 18$6,000
  46. Replacement of a gas dryer
    1 Chisholm Rd · 830 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 13$200
  47. Installation of 1- 13.5kw Tesla Powerwall 3 on exterior wall
    17 Rawston Rd · 390 ft NW · Electrical
    May 12$17,050
  48. Move lot line to accommodate new lot at 417 poplar st. (Sub-division of 419 Poplar ST for new structure at…
    419 Poplar St · 950 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 7$1,000
  49. Insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15
    61 Whitford St · 970 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 5$8,769
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 35 permits in 32 projects · 1 new building, $1.5M
  1. WH Replacement × 2 permits
    25 Hilburn St · 0.23 mi NE · Plumbing
    Oct 8$1,000
  2. Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems × 2 permits
    42 Doncaster St · 0.25 mi SE · Solar
    Sep 25 to Oct 7$59,100
  3. Run drainage/ venting, hot, cold
    551-555 Beech St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Oct 7$40,000
  4. Replace outdoor service conduit damaged by a tree falling
    16 Hilburn St · 0.25 mi NE · Electrical
    Oct 6$4,500
  5. Replace gas fired boiler
    12-14 Hillview Av · 0.25 mi N · Plumbing
    Oct 5$3,000
  6. Replace back flow preventer on boiler
    12-14 Hillview Av · 0.25 mi N · Plumbing
    Sep 30$1,000
  7. Wiring replacement for 2 gas furnaces and AC coils
    2 Crestview Rd · 0.19 mi N · Electrical
    Sep 21$2,644
  8. Installation of all new electrical wiring for a new 3-family house construction Installation of a new 300-amp…
    551-555 Beech St · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 10$75,000
  9. Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door
    31 Hilburn St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$3,389
  10. Construction of a new three-family residential building consisting of three townhouses Scope of work includes…
    551-555 Beech St · 0.23 mi SW · New building
    Sep 1$1,500,000
  11. Replace both meter sockets for Eversource AMI project
    32-34 Whitford St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 27$3,000
  12. Window Replacement as per request of the customer
    392 Poplar St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$8,000
  13. Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project
    552 Beech St · 0.21 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 24$2,000
  14. Siding permit
    5 Hemman St · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 19$200
  15. Complete removal of existing asphalt shingles and installation of a new GAF Timberline HDZ roofing system
    8-8a Maynard St · 0.24 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 14$9,000
  16. Strip existing vinyl and install full coverage siding with trim an gutters
    5 Hemman St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$20,400
  17. Install Sunrun EV Charger
    42 Doncaster St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 5$1,500
  18. Insulating ext walls with blown in insulation
    15 Hillview Av · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 24$6,039
  19. 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change
    385 Poplar St · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$16,633
  20. 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change
    385 Poplar St · 0.22 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 14$1,500
  21. Wiring replacement coil heatpump and 2 replacement gas furnaces
    1-3 Crestview Rd · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 9$1,609
  22. Insulate the enclosed ceiling with blown in cellulose to the full depths of the cavities
    11 Hillview Av · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$4,522
  23. The house siding is being replaced
    40-42 Whitford St · 0.23 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 1$600
  24. Remove existing old siding and install a new clapboard vinyl siding
    40-42 Whitford St · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$44,277
  25. Install new replacement windows with proper flashing
    106 Metropolitan Av · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 12$7,786
  26. Install new replacement door with proper flashing
    31 Hilburn St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 12$2,484
  27. Raze existing structure
    555 Beech St · 0.23 mi SW · Demolition
    Jun 2$30,000
  28. Mass save insulation and air sealing
    543 Beech St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 15$2,620
  29. Wire in replacement furnace and ac condenser
    1-3 Crestview Rd · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    May 14$1,200
  30. Remove existing (2) front porch and rebuild on same foot print
    60 Augustus Av · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 8$19,750
  31. Gas water heater replacement × 2 permits
    41 Doncaster St · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 6$2,500
  32. Run 50 amp induction circuit for new oven
    1-3 Crestview Rd · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    May 4$800
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