# Building permits at 40 Malcolm Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 1153 Centre St, permitted May 4.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Jun 26: Water heater replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1863070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863070/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $600 | [G1863069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863069/) |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remove Existing Siding and Trim and Install James Hardie Siding and Trim. Excluding the Addition on the Home. | $35,432 | [SF899460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF899460/) |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Demolition | Remove insect damaged enclosed porch, 8ft 6' x 23ft.Install 2 4ft footings.Construct new enclosed porch structure, same size and design.Install new 8 new windows to replace existing.Roof shingles.siding and painting to match house.Grade side of house for water run off. | $28,000 | [SF863856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF863856/) |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Plumbing | f&i new water heater | $595 | [PL573486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL573486/) |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Plumbing | f&i new water heater | $595 | [G573485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G573485/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [48 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-malcolm-rd/) | 150 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement. | $4,000 | [G1875677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875677/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures, no rough plumbing | $3,400 | [PL1904367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904367/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [108 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-westchester-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,910 | [SF1901759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901759/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Complete electrical renovation of existing single-family residence, including replacement of existing electrical wiring, devices, fixtures, and electrical equipment as required by code. | $20,000 | [E1900563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900563/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 gas stove and 1 furnace. | $800 | [G1893914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893914/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 laundry. | $11,200 | [PL1891842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891842/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Fire systems | American Service Company will rewire NAC Circuit 1 which has a ground fault. Affter the ground fault has been addressed we will be upgrading the fire alarm system head end equipment from EST3 to EST4 | $55,480 | [EFA1890607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890607/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Fire systems | Add (2) smoke detectors to existing system | $3,500 | [EFA1862296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862296/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [100 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-westchester-rd/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the kitchen / dining area on the first floor. Add a bathroom on the second floor and renovate the existing second-floor bath. | $716,000 | [SF1871430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871430/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1861562 occupancy committee.strp and re roofing/ replace all windows /remodeling 2 bathroos / update kitchen replace cabinets /patch and paint interior and exterior /refinish hard wood floors | $135,000 | [SF1860033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860033/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family residential. | Not listed | [ALT1861562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861562/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [107 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-whitcomb-av/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install flue liner, install non-combustible surfaces below and behind stove. install wood stove | $16,000 | [SF1863803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863803/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Fire systems | Relocation and adjustment of 3-4 Sprinkler Heads | $5,600 | [SF1851426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851426/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1 Arborview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-arborview-rd/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $1,797 | [SF1860870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860870/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Replace all common area lighting Add power for new fire places in (2) community rooms Relocate (4) outlets | $60,000 | [E1860337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860337/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, some minor work in kitchen and powder room, refinish floors. | $77,690 | [SF1850960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850960/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | repair of gas main at BWFH Belkin house due to accident | $5,000 | [G1906567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906567/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $25,000 | [EFA1906162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906162/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | phase2 - 210466WAW Renovation of existing medical support space. | $16,000 | [EFA1906156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906156/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $300,000 | [E1906160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906160/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | phase 2 - 210466WAW Renovation of existing medical support space. | $53,000 | [E1906155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906155/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Furnish and install new OR panel and 8 receptacles 480v 60Amp 30 circuit isolation panel | $22,000 | [E1905115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905115/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No structural, no ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $4,857 | [SF1900246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900246/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No ESS no structural. existing system installed. | $16,478 | [E1900250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900250/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Upgrading Existing Storage closet finishes to meet new infectious controls requirements. Removing & Reinstalling 12 Fixtures | $9,000 | [E1900834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900834/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install one new sink on the 1st floor of the Faulkner Hospital | $5,000 | [PL1899878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899878/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change of ceiling types in 9 patient rooms. Ceilings being changed from ACT to GWB per Dept of Health Requirements | $250,000 | [SF1894229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894229/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire Sauna | $3,800 | [E1889569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889569/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairing damage to a parking garage. | $850,000 | [ALT1861965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861965/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 210493WAW upgrading existing office finishes to meet new exam room requirements. | $13,000 | [E1870385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870385/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Installation of additional hand sink and shop sink on the first floor of BWH Faulkner for renovations. | $1,000 | [PL1870747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870747/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing second floor space | $39,000 | [EFA1861846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861846/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Installation of 2 sinks at the BWFH Faulkner Hospital on the 5th floor. | $15,000 | [PL1862689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862689/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $35,000 | [EFA1864737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864737/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing first and ground floor space | $323,000 | [E1864736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864736/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install of new flushing rim sink, and L1 lavatory sink per updated bulletin on the first floor of BWH Faulkner. | $12,000 | [PL1863026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863026/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | bath remodel | $2,500 | [E1864653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864653/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 210469WAW Renovation of existing second floor space | $309,000 | [E1861841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861841/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope is limited to upgrading existing office finishes to meet new exam room requirements. New sinks to be provided for new exam rooms. | $259,888 | [SF1857758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857758/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Move nurse call duty station from FKA1026 to FKA1008. | $3,000 | [ELV1861376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861376/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Electrical work associated with changes made to existing Workrooms FKA1026 and FKA1008 | $8,000 | [E1861380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861380/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope is limited to upgrading existing storage closet finishes to meet new infectious controls requirements. | $46,612 | [SF1857543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Demolition of existing interior finishes and installation of new sinks, and interior finishes. | $247,000 | [SF1858349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858349/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1857655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857655/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [23 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lila-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of damaged parts of the rear porch, including stairs, railings, and posts. No changes to existing deck footprint, elevation, or dimensions. All repairs will be with similar, stained pressure treated wood. Home is 2 story; porch is 1 story and not covered. | $17,500 | [SF1846737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846737/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom remodeling and exterior deck replacement. Deck will be rebuild at the same size. | $49,000 | [SF1846800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846800/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-lila-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1845151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845151/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Complete renovation of the 1st floor and basement at the BWFH Belkin House. This includes new pipe, toilets, sinks, and associated equipment. | $80,000 | [PL1847444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847444/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Provide and install a new 16 reader panel with 11 new readers and two readers being retrofitted, Four interior 5MP AI cameras will be installed in the lobbies of all four floors and a single 4 sensor camera 8MP each lens will be installed. | $23,465 | [ELV1847267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847267/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 51 New Data Locations | $73,000 | [ELV1846510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846510/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Installation of 181 Data locations. (D160125) | $210,000 | [ELV1845856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845856/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1153 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior fit out of the 1st floor and Basement to include new architectural finishes, as well as new mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and fire alarm systems. | $1,475,109 | [ALT1835500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835500/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 19:58 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/