# Building permits at 42 Johnston Rd, Boston, MA

11 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Install phone and cable jacks within all bedrooms and living rooms within each unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 540 ft southeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | install phone and cable jacks within all bedrooms and living rooms within each unit | $2,000 | [ELV1839180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1839180/) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | install wiring for wafer type light fixtures within units. install wiring for electric stoves electric washers and dryers. replace bathroom exhaust fan/light units. replace all receptacles/switches with new ones. install wiring for 3 a/c condensers. install wiring for plugs. replace meter socket. | $25,000 | [E1839173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839173/) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Plumbing | install: toilets, tubs, kitchen sinks, lav, and laundry hook up | $10,000 | [PL1826006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1826006/) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Plumbing | replace hot water tank | $1,000 | [G1826004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1826004/) |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install new siding & repair EPDM roof, renovate bathrooms & kitchens on 1st & 2nd floor units, sand & refinish floors through-out, install evaporator & condenser on existing HVAC units, repair front & rear porches | $172,000 | [SF1733911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1733911/) |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Electrical | Wire two new furnaces. | $610 | [E314122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E314122/) |
| Nov 1, 2013 | Plumbing | renovation | $7,000 | [PL301105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL301105/) |
| Nov 1, 2013 | Plumbing | replace | $900 | [G301112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G301112/) |
| Oct 24, 2013 | Fire systems | hardwire 120volts smoke and CO detectors | $2,000 | [EFA298541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA298541/) |
| Oct 24, 2013 | Electrical | rewire 3 family house and upgrade electrical service to 200amps add public meter | $18,000 | [E298539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E298539/) |
| Jun 7, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Renovations and remodeling of kitchen and bathrooms on all three floors with the 1st floor and front porch renovations to accomodate handicapp access. A separate entry will be create on the 1st floor front entry to accomodate a vertical porch lift. | $141,450 | [SF251082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF251082/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 150 ft NE | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/) | 170 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild front porch with composite decking and vinyl railing. rebuild front steps | $63,800 | [SF1878819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878819/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [39 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-wilcock-st/) | 100 ft S | Electrical | public meter | $200 | [E1845488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845488/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [676 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/676-morton-st/) | 820 ft S | Roofing | Remove ONE Curb Mounted Skylight and close in hole (Middle skylight unit without Rubber encapsulation). Rubber Roof Maintenance. | $7,499 | [SF1901124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901124/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [SF1904851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904851/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [73 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-deering-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 KW 22 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $80,400 | [E1904854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904854/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 780 ft N | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [622 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/622-morton-st/) | 300 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck board and railing on all three floors and replace with composite deck boards, and pressure treated railing | $10,500 | [SF1901193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901193/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 290 ft SE | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [597 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-morton-st/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | Remove knob and tube so customer can insulate, re wire existing knob and tube devices | $14,000 | [E1881442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881442/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [SF1880299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880299/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Estella St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-estella-st/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 kw 22 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $101,700 | [E1880306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880306/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 530 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [39 Baird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-baird-st/) | 510 ft S | Plumbing | update, Repair, replace existing, | $127,765 | [PL1871905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871905/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 500 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2-6 W Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-w-main-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853490/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 860 ft NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 940 ft NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [19 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-courtland-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Install 30 amp Fused Htap at service drop on pole. Install OH service with #6 THHN copper conductors to shroud on new pole. Install 4 circuits for pole antenna equip.. Crown Castle BOS_SC_004 | $3,500 | [E1846507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846507/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 260 ft N | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install enphase rooftop solar system and enphase battery storage system | $20,000 | [E1895497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895497/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Courtland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-courtland-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas valve behind stove on second floor. | $450 | [G1899428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899428/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | System Size: 6.6 kW JA Solar JAM5440/MB(x15) Enphase Energy IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (x15) Install Enphase IQ 10C Battery (1) Install Enphase IQ Combiner 6C (1) Install backup protected load center for critical loads. Battery will be installed in garage as requested by client. | $23,000 | [SF1896450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896450/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | rewire 3 family house 200amps service upgrade | $40,000 | [E1895564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895564/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | kitchen Remodeling, including installation/replacement of cabinets Tile, Paint. Install bathroom shower wall tile. | $16,400 | [SF1891027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Reinstall the toilet and add a shower in a half bathroom in the basement. | $2,000 | [PL1887472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887472/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [21 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-snowden-wy/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-Roof:CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles. Solar and Battery separate permit | $19,000 | [SF1883061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883061/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-deering-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Electrical wiring to install (2) 36000 btu multi zone outdoor unit with (8) 6k mini splits, (2) 9k mini splits, and (2) proterra 65 gal. Smart hight efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater. | $3,500 | [E1881027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881027/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [17 Snowden Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-snowden-wy/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Add a stand up shower to an existing half bathroom | $16,000 | [SF1873467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873467/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [48 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Renovate the entire 3 family house | $20,000 | [PL1874724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874724/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [133 Wellington Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-wellington-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 28 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $76,699 | [SF1863097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863097/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [552 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/552-harvard-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | repaving the existing driveway | $3,000 | [SF1867128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867128/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [36 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-deering-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing 3 level porch | $67,150 | [SF1860146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860146/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [59 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-goodale-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Repairs and replacement for ceiling and walls electrical boxes. Locations : 3 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen and Entrance. work to be performed in 2nd floor appartement | $3,500 | [E1857201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857201/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of new high-efficiency gas boiler, including removal of existing unit, piping connections, venting, controls, startup, and testing. | $1,900 | [PL1851525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851525/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [85 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-deering-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Install and connect Archer Ranger RGR-4-100 Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845772/) |

## 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 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 540 ft SE | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 655 Morton St | 760 ft S | To change Occupancy from 3-family house to a -family house | [BOA1770910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-29 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 740 ft E | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 516 Harvard St | 560 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling…" | [BOA1827377](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-11 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 0.24 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "New 4 Units - 3 story +…" | [BOA1828945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-17 |

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 Johnston Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [47 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [35 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [34 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-johnston-rd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [30 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-johnston-rd/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025
- [55 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [26 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-johnston-rd/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [22 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-johnston-rd/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [10 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-johnston-rd/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 15:44 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, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-johnston-rd/