# Building permits at 40 Howland St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Strip existing roof shingles and install new OC asphalt roof shingles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Roofing | Strip existing roof shingles and install new OC asphalt roof shingles. | $9,075 | [SF1807339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1807339/) |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Plumbing | install hot water heater | Not listed | [PL44541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL44541/) |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Plumbing | install 40 gal gas hot water heater | Not listed | [G44319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G44319/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

64 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 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 65 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1904461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904461/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 65 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1904456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904456/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 65 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900996/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 65 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901000/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 65 ft SE | Roofing | Roof removal and replacement | $24,000 | [SF1900427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900427/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [61 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-crawford-st/) | 200 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP | $11,000 | [E1899061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899061/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $3,999 | [SF1877876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877876/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 120 ft SE | Electrical | Install bathroom fan and Arc fault breaker, | $1,000 | [E1882481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882481/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-howland-st/) | 150 ft N | Roofing | Over lay, 1 Layer of roof shingles front side of roof, including dormer. | $2,800 | [SF1858600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858600/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-crawford-st/) | 310 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS no structural | $6,624 | [ALT1861159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861159/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [160 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-ruthven-st/) | 480 ft SW | Roofing | Repair roof shingles and chimney r | $2,000 | [SF1906502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906502/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [21 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wabon-st/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Legalizing extension of living space in basement and installing two egress window wells for two basement bedrooms correct V898540. Owner spoke to the inspector who confirmed that house is in fact a large one family. on interior of bedrooms we will add sheetrock where needed and paint | $25,000 | [ALT1844364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844364/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [96 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-crawford-st/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | 6 zone Ductless (Minisplit) system. 6 heads and 2 condensers. | $36,000 | [SF1894901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894901/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [51 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-elm-hill-av/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove aluminum siding and replace new siding with james hardie fiber ciment, replace all the window trim wirh pvc | $67,800 | [SF1899388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899388/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 500 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 300 | $8,500 | [E1901001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901001/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Sign | installation of four (4) rigid vinyl signs mounted to building face with stainless steel masonry screws | $153 | [ALT1884137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884137/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [160 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-homestead-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include ADU in the existing basement per plans. Work include 3 window wells,door entrance, kitchen, bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler &; HVAC upgrade;The plan examiner verified the installation of heat detectors in the non-ADU units before permit issue. | $200,000 | [ALT1855979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855979/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-howland-st/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $14,202 | [SF1873440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873440/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Level 2 alteration with new roofing, fascia, soffits, gutters; interior demo and new partitions, restroom reconfiguration, updated MEPs, finishes, fire alarm. Site work includes added parking,striping, and revised footprint; lighting, asphalt, fencing, sidewalks,and stormwater system. | $199,250 | [ALT1824343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824343/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Fire systems | Upgrade existing Fire Alarm System Install New Addressable System | $5,000 | [EFA1882505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1882505/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [104 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-howland-st/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $13,563 | [SF1869156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869156/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 460 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,424 | [SF1882263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882263/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | Replace 100a meter and service conductor refeed and relocate meter | $2,200 | [E1882648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882648/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [25 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-waumbeck-st/) | 460 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 4.92 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,985 | [E1882270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882270/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | 3 Gas test to turn gas back on | $300 | [G1879297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879297/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [210-224 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210--224-humboldt-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 214 Humboldt Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1875240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875240/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-waumbeck-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove wooden stairs build concrete stairs with granite slabs and granite platform and red bricks risers and red bricks sides grind out loose mortar joints on foundation wall and reprint wall | $46,000 | [SF1874268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874268/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Renovation of the men's and women's restrooms, replacement of existing toilets, lavatory sinks, hose bibbs, urinal, and floor drains. Installation of a new utility sink, water heater, water piping, boiler, and a dual drinking water fountain with integrated bottle filling station. | $30,000 | [PL1873706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873706/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Natural Gas Boiler for the basement appointment | $15,000 | [G1874542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874542/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [211 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-humboldt-av/) | 930 ft W | Electrical | Replace old Lighting, devices, Audio/Video and Fire Alarm Systems. Remove service drops and replace with new underground service lateral to pole | $32,000 | [E1865328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865328/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [79 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-howland-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | Removal of existing electrical wiring, replacing removed electrical wiring with new wiring and providing new wiring and outlets as a result of relocating kitchen and bath. | $60,000 | [E1868517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868517/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade main electrical service from 100 to 200 amps 120\240 volts. Relocate the meters to the exterior of the building installing wiring for heat pump. | $8,000 | [E1862118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862118/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elm-hill-av/) | 720 ft SE | Alteration or repair | At Rear Elevation. Remove damaged brick work and rebuild using new brick and wall ties to original specifications. | $55,200 | [SF1862395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862395/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [104 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-howland-st/) | 790 ft NW | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new. | $1,200 | [E1869163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869163/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-wyoming-st/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-874141)(Unit-1) | $5,000 | [SF1862119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862119/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [12 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-waumbeck-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | gas for 2 fire plate, 2 furnace, 1 ranges | $4,000 | [G1867590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867590/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1851020 Occupancy CommitteeDemo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace existing window with tempered glass window. Inspeciton for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,191 | [SF1850607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850607/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [58 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-crawford-st/) | 310 ft SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS | $22,176 | [E1861163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861163/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 water heaters | $5,000 | [G1856948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856948/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [10 Wyoming St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wyoming-st/) | 880 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $5,000 | [PL1856951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856951/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [29 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-crawford-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Exterior - Replacement of front door. Interior - Installation of baseboard and trim; floor/tile replacement, and closet refinishing. | $5,000 | [SF1855797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855797/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family residence. | Not listed | [ALT1851020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851020/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [13 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-wabon-st/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom and replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1850612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850612/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4 Wabon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-wabon-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1846579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846579/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [42 Deckard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-deckard-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Replace panel due to water damage | $3,000 | [E1908408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908408/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [42 Deckard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-deckard-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $3,000 | [SF1906385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906385/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Roof replacement. | $19,750 | [SF1905837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905837/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [25 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hutchings-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Rnovation of 2 unit house and adding 2 unit -Complete new plumbing and gas systems | $20,000 | [PL1821548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821548/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hutchings-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Underground for 1/2 bath in 1st floor of rear garage | $4,500 | [PL1903678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903678/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater Unit #26 | $2,000 | [PL1889930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889930/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [24 Hollander St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-hollander-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | #24 Wire 3 ton outdoor condenser w/disconnect and communication wire #26 Wire 3 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire; wire electric water heater. #28 Wire 3 ton & 1.5 ton outdoor cond w/disc and communication wire. #24 & #28 Replace existing main electrical panel with new (NEC compliant) | $6,500 | [E1890028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890028/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [54 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-ruthven-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883632/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | complete rewire a 2 family | $28,000 | [E1882290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882290/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [54 Holworthy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-holworthy-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install new concrete sidewalk with compacted gravel base and drainage slope, construct reinforced cast-in-place concrete steps, and pave rear yard area with asphalt for dumpster access and rolling path.Contracted to Install new chain-link fence with concrete footings, top rail, one double vehicle ga | $60,000 | [ALT1839901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839901/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [151 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-homestead-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | repair lintel on top of one window | $3,000 | [SF1873293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873293/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [20-22 Elm Hill Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-elm-hill-pk/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Service change with public bypass | $3,000 | [E1862015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862015/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $17,030 | [SF1861369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861369/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [97 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-waumbeck-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1861305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861305/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [42 Deckard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-deckard-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,500 | [PL1857188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857188/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and install new gas pipe | $4,500 | [G1856695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856695/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Remove and Install new plumbing 2 family home | $24,000 | [PL1856691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856691/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [15-19 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-maple-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Install shower stall and shower valve | $3,500 | [PL1846213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846213/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [85 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-waumbeck-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Demo and rebuild rear exterior deck for each unit. ( 3 total ) | $22,000 | [SF1844880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844880/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | exterior board up of roof damage | $6,795 | [SF1817540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817540/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 13.

## More on this street

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

- [41 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-howland-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [43 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-howland-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [34 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-howland-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [30 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-howland-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026
- [29 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-howland-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [22 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-howland-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [20 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-howland-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [19 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-howland-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 23:08 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 13, 21:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 64 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-howland-st/