# Building permits at 411 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.9M alteration or repair at 19 Parish St, permitted May 19.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 12: Gas WH replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 71 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 81 Sawyer Av, 920 ft north.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement | $2,500 | [PL1827192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1827192/) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas water heater replacement | $2,500 | [G1827190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1827190/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/) | 100 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Correct ISD Violation V892294 at Unit 427 (salon). Remove debris from collapsed ceiling in 3 locations, remove standing water, replace damaged ceiling tiles, repair and plaster ceiling. Interior only; no structural work, no change of use. Owner authorization on file. Inspector: M. Flowers. | $2,350 | [SF1880869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880869/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [50 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sawyer-av/) | 760 ft NE | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 12x18 frame tent with walls. Installing 10/16/26 and removing Tuesday 10/20/26. No alcohol. | $1,600 | [SF1909450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909450/) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $18,347 | [SF1902814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902814/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 550 ft SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [19 Dewolf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dewolf-st/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | renovate unit 2 kitchen area and add bathroom and laundry closet, upgrade hardwired smoke /carbon monoxide detector to code. | $66,500 | [SF1869528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869528/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 510 ft SW | Fire systems | Install wiring for a 24v fire alarm system due to renovations on a three family. | $6,000 | [EFA1902183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902183/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom renovation Repipe water and drain lines for toilet, sink and shower. Install shower valve with body sprays, shower head and hand held | $5,000 | [PL1901588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901588/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | 3. Remove and dispose of the existing tile and Durock from above the tub. 4. Remove and dispose of the existing bathtub. 5. lnspect the existing framing and make sure it is clean, dry, and secure. lf damaged, deteriorated, or rotten wood is discovered behind the walls, additional work and costs | $17,850 | [SF1895964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895964/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [34-36 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-howe-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Replace shower | $2,700 | [PL1899366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899366/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, remove tub and install a walk-in shower, new fixtures and accessories, new finishes | $58,500 | [SF1877706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877706/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The project is creating an outdoor classroom at the existing school, which includes various exterior landscaping and patio/decking. | $320,000 | [ALT1874795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874795/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [9 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fernald-te/) | 990 ft W | Roofing | Strip and reroof. This roof will be replaced based on insurance claim price. If price changes, we will inform you. | $22,915 | [SF1852293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852293/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 940 ft NW | Electrical | Adding a meter for the ADU | $1,500 | [E1882346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882346/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [81 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sawyer-av/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolish all kitchen cabinets, flooring, doors, plaster, and insulation back to studs. Dispose of all construction debris off site. Install new blueboard and plaster, flooring, windows, doors, paint, and new MEP's | $80,000 | [SF1886890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886890/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 510 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install Ice & water & underlayment Install GAF lifetime shingles approx. 22 sq | $17,000 | [SF1886692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886692/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 510 ft SW | Fire systems | Installing new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system panel, communicator, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors and notification devices for existing 3-family that undergoing restoration due to previous water/fire damage. Wires to be run by other contractor. | $8,800 | [EFA1880066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Power for chair lift, conduit for access control and exit signs, bathroom sink faucet sensors. | $68,000 | [E1880613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880613/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | New baths and kitchen@ Basement Unit | $13,000 | [PL1878699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878699/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for 1 furnace, 1 dryer, 1 stove, 1 water heater | $3,000 | [G1878778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878778/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [378-380 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/378--380-bowdoin-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Chimney rebuild chimney rebuild includes dismantling the existing structure from the roof and laying new brickwork for stability. A new concrete crown will be poured to direct water away, while a secure cap will be added to prevent debris and animal entry. Additionally, the flashing will be sealed t | $12,354 | [SF1868363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868363/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Need to remove and replace the polywater system in the conduits in the switchgear. Need a utility shutdown to do so. Once the new system is in place we need the workorder called back in by the inspector. | $1,000 | [E1843932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843932/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of reno/fitout (no gas fixtures) | $9,255 | [G1861914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861914/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-parish-st/) | 740 ft S | Other | Erect 50x100 tent on 6/26/26, removal on 6/29/26. | $5,985 | [SF1859764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859764/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 940 ft NW | Fire systems | Build ADU in Basement as per stamped plans to include fire suppression system for the ADU and all common area | $148,000 | [ALT1797544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797544/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [244-250 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--250-hancock-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT944720 to change occupancy from 98 units to 84 units. New construction of a 5 story building. Revisions from the previous permit include reducing easternmost building footprint, reconfiguration of interior layouts, removing south garage parking, removing ground floor retail, adjusting el | Not listed | [ALT1742531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1742531/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,942 | [SF1846902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846902/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 21 panels 8.61 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $76,692 | [E1855801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855801/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [129 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-pleasant-st/) | 820 ft NE | Roofing | Full replacement of existing exterior vinyl siding system including weather barrier, flashing, insulation board, aluminum trim wraps, fascia wrap and associated exterior components. Full demolition and replacement of existing rear triple-deck porch system including new concrete footings, pressure-tr | $88,682 | [SF1852624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852624/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair front steps and railing Bathroom remodel: replace Tub with shower, toilet, vanity, new tile floor | $30,000 | [SF1846812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846812/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation | $1,500 | [PL1850495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850495/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Add light, switch, exhaust fan and GFCI outlet to bathroom | $1,800 | [E1850426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850426/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [28 Rill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-rill-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing one family | Not listed | [ALT1847689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847689/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-parish-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of Fuel Island and Associated Site Work. Demolition of existing structure under SF1835575eplan; | $1,907,000 | [ALT1813378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813378/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 510 ft SW | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $3,000 | [EFA1843338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843338/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 510 ft SW | Electrical | Change all panels 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. Rewire entire third floor to code. 1st, 2nd floor n basement partial rewire due to water damage. Relocate service outside reseal meters. | $20,000 | [E1843337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843337/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [27 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-howe-st/) | 800 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $73,458 | [E1846906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846906/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [123 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-cushing-av/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Subdivision related to acquisition of 1,038 SF portion of 121 Cushing Ave (adjacent property). Existing residence at 123 Cushing Ave is a two-family, owner-occupied home with one rental unit. Confirm occupancy of 2 family.;No work is proposed in connection with the subdivision/acquisition. | Not listed | [ALT1820732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [22 Ronan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-ronan-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | REPLACE, 10sq siding, labor | $8,500 | [SF1907092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907092/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [17 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fernald-te/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing first-floor and second-floor front decks and construction of new decks using pressure-treated lumber. New decks will match existing dimensions and layout. | $15,500 | [SF1900344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900344/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1187 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing driveway and curb cut access to rear of property. No new construction or changes proposed; condition has been in place for 20+ years. | Not listed | [U491833385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491833385/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [12 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-trull-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | Connect the basement apartment to one meter only.( change from 3-family to 4-family) | $2,000 | [E1897914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897914/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-trull-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | ROOF REPLACEMENT- 14 SQ Remove existing shingles and install new ice water & shield, underlayment, new 30 yr arch shongles, drip edge, pipe flashing, ridge vent and flashing of chimney. | $12,000 | [SF1902252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902252/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | $3,500 | [PL1896419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896419/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage system for telephone outlets, tvs, and doorbells throughout building | $60,000 | [ELV1889998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1889998/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | full bathroom upgrade. vanity light. 4 recessed light. one fan only and 1 GFCI | $4,500 | [E1890839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890839/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of complete fire alarm system throughout 32 unit mixed-use building | $40,000 | [EFA1890007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890007/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-sawyer-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo decks and rebuild the same | $20,000 | [SF1889975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889975/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation of existing first-floor bathroom. Remove tub, tile, and finishes. Close non-structural doorway. Install new walk-in shower, tile, vanity, toilet, lighting, plumbing and electrical updates, drywall, wallpaper, and finish work. No structural modifications. | $18,000 | [SF1883886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883886/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical installation for 32 units | $360,000 | [E1888110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888110/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5 Trull St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-trull-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Blow in dense-pack cellulose inside walls | $12,900 | [SF1875865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875865/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [480 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/480-quincy-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | repair and replace house sidings | $5,000 | [SF1871715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871715/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Adding whip power for 7 new ADO (automatic door openers). 2nd Floor Kitchen 2 doors, Vestibule pool inner and outer doors. Fitness door, Amenity space door and 1st floor Library door. | $32,000 | [E1871079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871079/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [75-83 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--83-hancock-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Repair Permit for laundry Panel | $2,000 | [E1870344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870344/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Single family conversion to two family | $33,000 | [E1858130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858130/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop solar system 10 panels 4.1 KW DC No ESS, Structural upgrades Required | $26,190 | [SF1731656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731656/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in third floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Replace bathroom window; new one to be tempered. Inpection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,896 | [SF1848006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848006/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | extend / adding new power supply [booster] And 4 new addressable initiating devices To an existing FACP | $12,000 | [EFA1853025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853025/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [15 Fernald Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-fernald-te/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic and walls with blown in cellulose | $9,790 | [SF1847087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847087/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [49 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-hecla-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (1338918726)(Unit 2). | $5,000 | [SF1845786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845786/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sawyer-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | To Construct a new 5 unit three story building with off street parking as per the attached plans. | $1,572,000 | [ERT1334149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1334149/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [89 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-hancock-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, Ductless minisplits, 3 duckless heads | $25,000 | [SF1843582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843582/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [62 East St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-east-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Convert third floor bathtub to new shower. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1848012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848012/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5 Fox St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fox-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Update Kitchen and Bathroom. Re plaster all walls and ceiling, replace all interior Wood doors and trim, Refinish hardwood Flooring, Refinish, Front hallway As stairs & flooring, Update cabinets In Kitchen, Tile bathroom Floor. | $140,000 | [SF1846125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846125/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Bath Kitchen Laundry Water heater | $12,300 | [PL1845058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845058/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Ware St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ware-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Gas furnaces Ranges Water heaters | $3,200 | [G1845063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845063/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 81 Sawyer Av | 920 ft N | To convert existing 3-family into 4-family by creating a basement dwelling unit… | [BOA1856369](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-01 |
| Requested |  | 1181 Dorchester Av | 0.22 mi E | To combine parcels under… | [BOA1908105](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 299 to 301 Hancock St | 0.23 mi SE | To add 20 outside seats to existing restaurant | [BOA1890414](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-20 |
| Requested |  | 6 Ware St | 0.23 mi NW | To confirm occupancy of single family | [BOA1844359](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-04-30 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 81 Sawyer Av | 920 ft N | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1882483](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-04 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 42 East St | 0.21 mi SE | To demolish existing single family building and erect a new 3-story 3-unit townhouse will require variance… | [BOA1805913](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [418 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/418-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025
- [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [422 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/422-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Mar 8, 2026
- [430 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026
- [382-388 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/382--388-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [378-380 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/378--380-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [330 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/330-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [315 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/315-bowdoin-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [294 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294-bowdoin-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 00:34 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 16, 20:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 71 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/411-bowdoin-st/