# Building permits at 40 Lorna Rd, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2024: Add 12 hardwired smokes to the 2 family house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (53 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Fire systems | Add 12 hardwired smokes to the 2 family house | $2,400 | [EFA1679205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1679205/) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Electrical | Rewire 2 family house and common areas | $30,000 | [E1679203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1679203/) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Plumbing | 2 new baths 2 new kitchens 2 laundry | $20,000 | [PL1678352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1678352/) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Plumbing | 2 furnaces 2 stoves 2 water heaters | $5,000 | [G1678356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1678356/) |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Bring house back to its original condition before fire. Renovate kitchens and bathrooms, replace all windows, new hardwood floors, rewire the entire house, update all plumbing and electrical, install new hvac units. Insulate walls per code, plaster and paint entire house | $225,000 | [SF1660005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1660005/) |
| May 19, 2010 | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation | $8,500 | [PL26507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL26507/) |
| Apr 29, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Remove defective floor boards and rails from both floors and install new to match existing. Repair corner post on floor 1. Replace (7) stairs. Install (2) new bathrooms complete.Replace defective supply lines; install new laundry and new PVC piping as needed. | $25,500 | [SF23726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF23726/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5 Stow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stow-rd/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of 2 Existing Bathrooms & 1 Kitchen. Installation of new kitchen & 2 bathrooms, Plumbing rough/finishes, Upgrade Electric service & wiring/smokes throughout the house. Insulation Install, drywall & Painting. | $154,000 | [SF1904945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904945/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [15 Stow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stow-rd/) | 160 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845673/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Owen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-owen-st/) | 300 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 22 replacement windows - no structural changes | $25,711 | [SF1905229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905229/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [110 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-selden-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Replace blocks in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891683/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [9-11 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-lorna-rd/) | 350 ft N | Roofing | Shingle Roof strip and cover | $14,000 | [SF1901735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901735/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Rewire two family Upgrade service to 200 amps Add public meter | $28,000 | [E1900756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900756/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [21 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-w-selden-st/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle For a 5.5 heat pump system for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1900014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900014/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [102-104 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102--104-selden-st/) | 900 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re shingle due to roof leak | $6,000 | [SF1887140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887140/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [E1867924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867924/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [SF1867918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867918/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Tiverton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-tiverton-rd/) | 430 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new GAF architectural shingles, synthetic underlayment, 6' ice & water shield, drip edge, ridge vent, chimney flashing, pipe flashings, and 2 SQ of EPDM roofing on low-slope section. Replace damaged sheathing as needed. | $8,600 | [SF1874800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874800/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenhill-rd/) | 570 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873119/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [93 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-w-selden-st/) | 870 ft SW | Plumbing | Removal of up to 5 linear feet of cast iron at foundation wall inside. Installation of service clean out. Snaking and flushing main sewer line. | $4,200 | [PL1873842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873842/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [957 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-morton-st/) | 430 ft NE | Roofing | replace the rubber root | $20,000 | [SF1871611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871611/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [64 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-nelson-st/) | 920 ft N | Solar | Install 6.6kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $22,241 | [SF1867227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867227/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [64 Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-nelson-st/) | 920 ft N | Solar | install 6.6kW DC (15 panels) rooftop solar array | $7,414 | [E1868016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868016/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Install SPAN Panel | $6,000 | [E1867620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867620/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $3,828 | [SF1863625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863625/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $8,931 | [E1863630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863630/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [106 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-selden-st/) | 860 ft NE | Plumbing | six kitchen- six full bath- four half bath- one outside spigot- six water heaters | $20,000 | [PL1860916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860916/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a new bathroom exhaust fan in the 2nd floor bathroom | $400 | [E1861007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861007/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [21 Doone Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-doone-av/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and knee wall insulation. | $9,507 | [SF1852713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852713/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (shower, lav and toilet) | $1,500 | [PL1855518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855518/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [318 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/318-fuller-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade whole apartment wiring which needs replaced in unit 3 | $6,500 | [E1853730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853730/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [SF1850105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850105/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [E1850115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850115/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub replacement with LVT flooring, new vanity & R&R toilet. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,000 | [SF1849426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849426/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Install two gas furnace and stove on 2nd floor | $10,000 | [G1848965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848965/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation | $25,000 | [PL1848333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848333/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [93 Corbet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-corbet-st/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845676/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [42 Tiverton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-tiverton-rd/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair rear porchby removing dilapadated roof, steps, railings and flooring. | $20,000 | [SF1845518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845518/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-evans-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | 1 Laundry 1 Kitchen 1 Bathroom 1 Water Heater | $4,000 | [PL1844525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844525/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [101 Evans St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-evans-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical Service From 100 Amp to 200 Amp | $12,000 | [E1908154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908154/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [289 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-fuller-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904503/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Replace 3 bath fans with new variable speed fans with smart switches | $3,600 | [E1903737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903737/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Installing backflow for boiler and venting for boiler | $1,500 | [PL1902886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902886/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | gas for new boiler | $1,500 | [G1902867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902867/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [SF1896745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896745/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [E1896747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896747/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886102 886100 886099) (Unit-1,Unit-2,Unit-3) | $12,000 | [SF1895054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895054/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install watts 9-d back flow on boiler | $2,500 | [PL1896025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896025/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [277-279 Fuller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277--279-fuller-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install new gas fired combi boiler | $1,500 | [G1896020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896020/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling low voltage ( data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879975/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling low voltage (data & communication) Installation | $13,000 | [ELV1879973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879973/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire Alarm System Installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879976/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Fire alarm systems installation | $15,000 | [EFA1879972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879972/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Install new local smoke detectors for front and back common area entries | $2,000 | [EFA1879696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879696/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879974/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | New 1-3 Family Dwelling Electrical Construction with 400A Service | $55,000 | [E1879969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879969/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Install new 100AMP sub panel in unit 2. Bathroom renovation. New laundry. Living room and dinning room renovation. Install new baseboard heaters throughout the unit. Install new lighting for front and back common area stairs. | $11,000 | [E1879687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879687/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Replacement of 16 Windows | $11,200 | [SF1863331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863331/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $28,893 | [SF1861374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861374/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [107 Maxwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-maxwell-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Remove existing roof shingles replace with new roof shingles. | $17,500 | [SF1861944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861944/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | remodel 3rd floor bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1861103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861103/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | bathroom and kitchen renovation complete with all new fixtures/appliances etc to include electrical & plumbing, window and trim install, install lvl between kitchen and dining room & living room and hall, prep & paint throughout and installation of flooring. | $65,000 | [SF1860304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860304/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Upgrade service for 100 amps to 200 amps | $7,000 | [E1857541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857541/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [80 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Fl 1) 1-1/2 bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 2) 1-1/2 bath - kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 3)Floor 1) one bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Basement) backflow preventer | $20,000 | [PL1845440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845440/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [85 Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-selden-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Fl 1) 1-1/2 bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 2) 1-1/2 bath - kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Fl 3)Floor 1) one bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher, Icemaker, washer machine, washer machine. Basement) backflow preventer | $20,000 | [PL1840846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1840846/) |

## 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 | Jun 2, 2026 | 841 to 847 Morton St | 0.23 mi NW | To demolish the existing structure under SF#, erect a mixed use building for fifty-two residential units… | [BOA1839863](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-15 |
| Requested |  | 305 Fuller St | 0.19 mi NE | To erect a new 8 unit multifamily building & 5 parking spaces | [BOA1821984](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-02-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [37 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-lorna-rd/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [19-21 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-lorna-rd/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [15-17 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-lorna-rd/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [9-11 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-lorna-rd/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [76-78 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-lorna-rd/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [83 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-lorna-rd/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [96-98 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96--98-lorna-rd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [100 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-lorna-rd/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 07:23 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lorna-rd/