# Building permits at 41 Oak Square Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $867,075 project at 27 Bothwell Rd, permitted Jul 17.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Nov 18, 2025: Mass Save Weatherization - Air-seal, blown-in insulation (R-13). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 75 Oakland St, 0.22 mi east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-seal, blown-in insulation (R-13). | $6,815 | [SF1792024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1792024/) |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Electrical | Installing (2) Bryant 30K BTU Outdoor Units, (2) Bryant 12K BTU Indoor Wall Units, (6) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, and 24" electric baseboard. | $43,319 | [SF1783172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1783172/) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical Service Upgrade - 100AMPs to 200AMPs, standard above ground service. | $2,000 | [E1786093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786093/) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Electrical | Installing (2) Bryant 30K BTU Outdoor Units, (2) Bryant 12K BTU Indoor Wall Units, (6) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, and 24" electric baseboard. | $1,500 | [E1783158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1783158/) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacing water heater with AO Smith 40G Gas Water Heater. | $1,000 | [G1783665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1783665/) |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacing water heater with AO Smith 40G Gas Water Heater. | $2,500 | [PL1783602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1783602/) |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Electrical | Wire 2nd floor bathroom, add exhaust fan, vanity lights, recess light over tub, and GFCI | $1,500 | [E1099889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1099889/) |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom. All new fixtures in same locations. | $3,200 | [PL1098575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1098575/) |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Gut and renovate a full bathroom. | $9,500 | [SF1092187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1092187/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 150 ft S | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [26-28 Turner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-turner-st/) | 530 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 28 Turner | $1,200 | [ELV1906012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906012/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -884384, 884382) (Unit-1, Unit-2) | $9,000 | [SF1892899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1892899/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Remodel kitchens | $4,000 | [E1882006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882006/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1879065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879065/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | renovation, 1st fl kitchen | $1,500 | [PL1879062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879062/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [116 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brooks-st/) | 930 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace 18 squares of asphalt shingles with new CertainTeed Landmark shingles, underlayment, ice & water shield, drip edge, flashing, and ridge vent. Replace 4 squares of EPDM roof, 45 LF of PVC fascia, and repair damaged roof sheathing as needed. | $23,123 | [SF1874439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874439/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel the kitchen as in the draw plan | Not listed | [SF1872761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872761/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding a second bathroom and laundry to the 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [PL1869342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869342/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [124-126 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-brooks-st/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Emergency feeder repair between meter and panel | $900 | [E1868183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868183/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen bathroom and laundry | $8,000 | [E1863528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863528/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 970 ft W | Sign | replace the 4 existing wall banners with 4 new ones | $3,000 | [ALT1860564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860564/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen cabinets and countertops, add new bathroom and laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1859619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859619/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 970 ft W | Other | Setting up a hexagon and 20x40 tent for the ymca summer program | $10,456 | [SF1848079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848079/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,834 | [SF1846956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846956/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 400 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [40 N Crescent Cc](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-n-crescent-cc/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Replacing 10 windows, exterior shingle repair, and painting | $50,000 | [SF1908008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908008/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [16-18 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-langley-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 225A/100a span panel installation | $3,500 | [E1907423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907423/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [115 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-bennett-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | replace 200 amps with a new 400 amps services replace one panel | $8,000 | [E1896811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896811/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS | $21,613 | [SF1886717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886717/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS. | $21,613 | [E1888360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888360/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895505/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4-12 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--12-perthshire-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Inspect and make the electrical wiring safe in areas affected by fire and water in the main wing. Work being done at 10 Perthshire ave | $40,000 | [E1891514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891514/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Roof work. Replacing existing roofing materials and installing new shingles, underlayment, flashing, and associated roofing components. | $15,000 | [SF1874228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874228/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | New construction of a wood framed 2-1/2 story over basement, 2-family structure;e[Plans] Filed.(SF1857628-Removal of existing structure on lot) | $867,075 | [ERT1745326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1745326/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [36-38 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-dickinson-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing,walls, rim joist, door sweep, exterior door | $4,828 | [SF1870773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870773/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [54 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-bostonia-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade, new charger, 3 new mini split systems | $9,800 | [E1864916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864916/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Back line voltage 120 Volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864014/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [72-72b Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--72b-oakland-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Front unit wire line voltage 120 volt interconnected fire detectors | $500 | [EFA1864009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864009/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [245-249a Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--249a-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Oliveira Deli Market - Indirect prep. prep sink | $1,000 | [PL1860343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860343/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Take Down of two family wood frame structureDig Safe#2026203414 | $24,500 | [SF1857628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857628/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [PL1844739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844739/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [52 Bostonia Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-bostonia-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,986 | [G1844738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844738/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845079/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Oct 22, 2026 | 75 Oakland St | 0.22 mi E | To add a 6' x 13.7' prefabricated sunroom with helical pier foundations | [BOA1862382](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 |
| Requested |  | 27 to 29 Perthshire Rd | 0.23 mi NW | To erect a rear addition and change occupancy from 2 to 8 residential units with off street parking… | [BOA1904454](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Oak Square Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [37 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [48 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-oak-square-av/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [49 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [25 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-oak-square-av/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 23:31 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-oak-square-av/