# Building permits at 42 Coniston Rd, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2024: Remove &; replace 1 patio door. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 65 more permits (63 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove &; replace 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $5,777 | [SF1672209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1672209/) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (5123396) | $3,000 | [SF1568061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1568061/) |
| Oct 3, 2018 | Solar | Install Solar array and connect with existing utility. Type: Rooftop; Qty. Panels: 22; Total kW: 7.26 | $28,637 | [SF874451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF874451/) |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Electrical | Install Solar array and connect with existing utility. Type: Rooftop; Qty. Panels: 22; Total kW: 7.26 | $18,901 | [E874452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E874452/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [94 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-knoll-st/) | 690 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | fence replacement | $12,900 | [SF1900376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900376/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [11 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ardale-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing deck. Dig 5 new 12" footings. Frame a new deck and stairs out of 2x8 pressure treated lumber. Install mahogany decking. Reuse handrails. | $34,250 | [SF1902420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902420/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [30 Hazelmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-hazelmere-rd/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | This project consists of converting an existing enclosed three-season porch, which is part of the original house construction and is located over an existing basement, into a fully conditioned four-season space containing a bathroom and laundry area. Work also includes modifications to the adjacent  | $88,000 | [SF1901896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901896/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [99 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-walter-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing one-family dwelling garage to change its use from a parking garage to an art studio, as shown on the plans. | $107,000 | [ALT1844025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844025/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove Non-Structural wall, patch and paint to match. Flooring repairs where wall was located. | $4,200 | [SF1895302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895302/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family | Not listed | [ALT1880633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880633/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [125 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-walter-st/) | 850 ft E | Demolition | replace decking and rails on front porch | $15,000 | [SF1897761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897761/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [83 Selwyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-selwyn-st/) | 470 ft SW | Roofing | Furnish and install a new asphalt shingle and EPDM (rubber) roofing system on home. | $14,713 | [SF1885702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885702/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [87 Selwyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-selwyn-st/) | 510 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re roof house to code. 2 sq EPDM rubber, 17 squares shingle Fox Hollow Gray, 57 sheets wood decking (OSB). 6 ft Ice and water, GAF synthetic underlayment, new pipe flashings, Ice and water around all flashings, 6 nails per shingle, GAF hip and ridge cap. Insulation for rubber section | $26,679 | [SF1895400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895400/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [57 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-walter-st/) | 690 ft S | Roofing | Pending;ALT1880633 Occupancy Committee.strip and install a new roof | $23,045 | [SF1879588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879588/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [109 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-walter-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulate kneewall slope and gable end wall with fiberglass and 2": thermal barrier board insulate attic slope with cellulose insulation install bath fan hose | $4,107 | [SF1880353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880353/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | rewire 2nd floor bathroom- minor reno (new bath, new tile) wire new 1/2 bathroom on 2rd floor | $4,000 | [E1878807](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878807/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Second floor a toilet and a lab third floor a tub, a sink.And a toilet | $9,000 | [PL1877420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877420/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Installin one full bath in the basement with a shower and kitchen. Sake and a laundry room, awful, bad catch you. Sick, how long do you go on?Take a number oh | $9,000 | [PL1877373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877373/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [52 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-walter-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Half bath addition and Full bathroom remodel | $50,676 | [SF1875125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875125/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [28 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-primrose-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are only doing unit 2 | $6,000 | [SF1864438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864438/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [87 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-knoll-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirmation for existing single family home.; This is in correlation to the short form permit # SF1836882. | Not listed | [ALT1839874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839874/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [75 Hewlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-hewlett-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1870860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870860/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [75 Hewlett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-hewlett-st/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [G1860792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860792/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43-47 Zeller St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--47-zeller-st/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870485/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [51 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cotton-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door; 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $15,096 | [SF1862509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862509/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [14 Hazelmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hazelmere-rd/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | Install Energy Storage System rated at 13.5kWh on exterior, interconnected to existing solar panel system | $16,782 | [E1865315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865315/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [28 Sheffield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-sheffield-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures only. toilet, sink and bathtub | $2,500 | [PL1865291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865291/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [28 Sheffield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-sheffield-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Installing old work box and light fixture over 1st floor bathroom medicine cabinet and installing junction box and receptacle in second floor kitchen | $500 | [E1865436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865436/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [28 Sheffield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-sheffield-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Water leak in unit requiring drywall install, vanity install, touchups. No structural and very minimal MEP work. | $9,900 | [SF1862411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862411/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [87 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-knoll-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839874 - Occupancy.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-2018658831) | $2,000 | [SF1836882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [20 Hazelmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hazelmere-rd/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | We are completing/finishing/reviewing The whole wiring that the previous electrician made [E1466 587 ALT 1269 006] to be ready for final inspection | $3,000 | [E1858121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858121/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [65 Selwyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-selwyn-st/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | replacement of existing fire escape stairs and rebuild in same foot print as originals | $49,920 | [SF1847213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847213/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing, Insulation, Weatherization | $13,413 | [SF1849769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849769/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-ardale-st/) | 520 ft W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $7,000 | [PL1853744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853744/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [73 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-ardale-st/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom renovation with 2 x recessed lights, 1 x bathroom fan, 1 x GFCI, 1 x vanity light, circuit breakers as needed | $1,500 | [E1853816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853816/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [104 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-walter-st/) | 610 ft E | Solar | Installation of (12) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $25,329 | [SF1842764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842764/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 670 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | - Installation of 3.5 ton ductless heat pump system to serve the home | $31,913 | [SF1846309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846309/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [37 Eldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-eldon-st/) | 610 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $76,800 | [E1848361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848361/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [86-88 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-knoll-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $2,000 | [PL1848967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848967/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [86-88 Knoll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-knoll-st/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $2,000 | [G1848968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848968/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [112 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-walter-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | - Service upgrade 100A to 200A - Wiring of 1 heat pump condenser - GFCI outlet | $6,950 | [E1846310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846310/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [182 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/182-walter-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | New service for COB Street light control cabinet. | $15,000 | [E1906124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906124/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-ashfield-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replace blocks in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1891404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891404/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [115 Ardale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-ardale-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1890711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890711/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [14 Farquhar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-farquhar-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Extend one smoke and one center light for new soundproofed ceiling Will require 3 inspections One ceiling inspection One rough inspection One final inspection | $2,000 | [E1900016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900016/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [18 Basto Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-basto-te/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1895105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895105/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [178 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-walter-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $8,750 | [SF1894127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894127/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Wire a new dormer | $9,500 | [E1895005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895005/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [855 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/855-south-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace meter sockets for apartments 1 and 2, install AMI meters for Eversource AMI project | $4,000 | [E1894673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894673/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [14 Symmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-symmes-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from a single family with ADU to 2 family | $1,000 | [ALT1885542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1885542/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [12 Primrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-primrose-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps per unit | $7,500 | [E1882556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882556/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Symmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-symmes-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing cupola and replace roofing underneath. | $2,499 | [SF1880912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880912/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [10 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ashfield-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Back Deck Renovation: remove railing, balusters, wood floor. Replace 4x4 poles that necessary.cover support system. Instal new AZEK floor, cover 4x4 posts. Install universal rail KIt | $23,000 | [SF1870584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870584/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [16 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-ashfield-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $7,100 | [SF1862724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862724/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $3,500 | [E1872891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872891/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | kitchen remodel with laundry | $4,650 | [PL1872954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872954/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [869-871 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/869--871-south-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Install of 2 panels that belong to 2nd and 3rd floor. | $4,550 | [E1859123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859123/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [20 Cotton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-cotton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Addition | 342 Sf single story addition off the back of the existing home. New footings, framing, windows, doors, electrical & HVAC is proposed. As well as a partial renovation to the existing half bath to a full bath next to the addition. | $152,000 | [ALT1734282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1734282/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [863 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/863-south-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel: to include demo, rough carpentry, wiring, plasteirng, plumbing, finish carpentry, LVP Flooring, tile backsplash new cabinets and countertop | $75,716 | [SF1859677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859677/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7 Colby Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-colby-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, and 1 dishwasher. | $3,000 | [PL1862872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862872/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Ashfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ashfield-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family &; Construct a shed style dormer with interior finishes.; | $229,438 | [ALT1832903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832903/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [7 Colby Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-colby-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Kitchen remodeling with electrical stove | $4,000 | [E1859498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859498/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [14 Farquhar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-farquhar-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Soundproofing bedroom ceiling. | $15,243 | [SF1851784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851784/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7 Colby Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-colby-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen updates | $11,505 | [SF1848833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848833/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [21 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-mendum-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Per Pat Curran's instructions, this is a permit to replace existing siding with Hardie plank, install new window trim, corner boards and water table and paint the house. | $91,207 | [SF1850763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850763/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [34 Mendum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mendum-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $8,309 | [SF1847234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847234/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation: No change to plumbing location, and no removal or relocation of walls. Removing horsehair wall covering and replacing it with sheetrock. Replacing tub, tub surround, showerhead, exhaust fan, vanity, and toilet with new fixtures. Adding a heated tiled floor. | $20,000 | [SF1842620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842620/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [26 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-fairview-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, and proper ventilation. Owens Corning | $18,775 | [SF1843645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843645/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [32-34 Fairview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-fairview-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace toilet, bathtub, and sink on 2nd floor | $4,500 | [PL1847406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847406/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 9.

## More on this street

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

- [40 Coniston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-coniston-rd/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [30-32 Coniston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coniston-rd/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [21 Coniston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-coniston-rd/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [9-11 Coniston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-coniston-rd/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 07:16 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 65 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-coniston-rd/