# Building permits at 46 Avondale St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $550,000 project at 1153-1155 Washington St, permitted May 20.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 17, 2025: Installing privacy fence in back yard that is 5ft x~23ft. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Installing privacy fence in back yard that is 5ft x~23ft | $1,468 | [SF1724210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1724210/) |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1681825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1681825/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 960 ft W | Roofing | 8 SQ SHINGLE REPLACEMENT= Remove existing shingles, install anew ice water shield, underlayment, drip edge, architectural shingles, pipe flashing, ridge vent, flash chimney. | $10,000 | [SF1906643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906643/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1 Adirondack Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-adirondack-pl/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing 1 Family.; | Not listed | [ALT1887304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1887304/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1053 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1053-washington-st/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild the existing side porch with proper footings, framing, Trex decking, and a railing system. | $24,000 | [SF1895047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895047/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement and add bathroom. No occupancy change. | $20,000 | [SF1894174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894174/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,900 | [SF1888049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888049/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $57,900 | [E1888054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888054/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1005 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1005-washington-st/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888020/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [19 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-o'connell-rd/) | 970 ft N | Plumbing | replace tub shower valve only with new tub shower valve only | $1,500 | [PL1886995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886995/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [83 Richmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-richmond-st/) | 950 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and install a new rubber roof. | $25,485 | [SF1872566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872566/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 760 ft W | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1880611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880611/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | Rewire entire single family to code due water damage. Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. | $20,000 | [E1880609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880609/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | whole house plumbing renovation | $15,000 | [PL1871069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871069/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | Whole Gas Piping | $5,000 | [G1871070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871070/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [15 Rugdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rugdale-rd/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | 30 space subpanel 8 space subpanel light outlets, lights, outlet, switch | $8,721 | [E1870839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870839/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [66-68 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66--68-pleasant-hill-av/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amp adding a public meter and an ADA unit meter | $5,000 | [E1868574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868574/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [81 Richmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-richmond-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,444 | [PL1864150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864150/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [81 Richmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-richmond-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas water heater replacement | $2,444 | [G1864153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864153/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | renew sheerock stair way carpentry door casing window casing | $25,000 | [SF1864468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864468/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863347/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863335/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863322/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [15 Rugdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rugdale-rd/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | light outlet, lights, duplex receptacles | $5,528 | [E1862274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862274/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [49 Valley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-valley-rd/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,100 | [SF1843473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843473/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2181-2183 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2181--2183-dorchester-av/) | 500 ft NE | Plumbing | Installed and connected furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical. Completed startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [G1845758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845758/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [48 Ellison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-ellison-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic floor with 9" cellulose | $3,266 | [SF1905443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905443/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System & Corrugated Aluminum Downspouts, Remove and Replace Existing Deck with Azek Composite Decking, Install Azek Composite Railings, Remove and Replace Existing Sliding Door | $11,511 | [SF1886088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886088/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Install plumbing for a hair salon fit out from underground, rough to finish | $40,000 | [PL1896550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896550/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [35-37 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-pleasant-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace oven | $1,000 | [G1891878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891878/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [35-37 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-pleasant-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | wiring kitchen and bathroom and laundry in the first floor #35 | $5,000 | [E1895294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895294/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35-37 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-pleasant-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | remodel kitchen and bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1891877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891877/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [35-37 Pleasant Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-pleasant-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation(Non-Structural) We will install cabinets & add a kitchen Island. Sand the existing wood flooring & Poly it. We will also remove the bath tub and replace it standing shower. | $68,450 | [SF1889188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889188/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5 Stone Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stone-te/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1874042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874042/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5 Stone Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stone-te/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wire 2.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Wire 2.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect Add sub panel Wire electric water heater | $4,500 | [E1874034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874034/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2100 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2100-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Modification to existing switchboard to refeed 100 amp feeder serving Boston EMS Suite. | $4,000 | [E1871841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871841/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [19 Driscoll Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-driscoll-dr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100 A to 200 A | $5,300 | [E1868035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868035/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2287-2289 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2287--2289-dorchester-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Repair a sink drain air gap per health dept. Work address is 2297 Dorchester Ave. | $200 | [PL1865402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865402/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | addition | $18,000 | [PL1861072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861072/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Adding one meter and move a exist meter go outside | $12,000 | [G1861074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861074/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Run 3 cable for Tv | $150 | [ELV1859511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859511/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Hardwire the smokes/ CO detectors for 2nd floor and the basement | $1,500 | [EFA1859509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859509/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Wire new 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room for 2nd floor. New 1 bathroom, living room for the first. wire new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room for the basement. | $20,000 | [E1859502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859502/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [22 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-o'connell-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Installation of 4.730kw dc roof mount solar PV system with 11 qcells : gl_enph1_q.tron blk m-g2+ 430w mono modules with 11 enphase: gl_enph1_iq8hc-72-m-dom-us microinverters | $8,360 | [ALT1842600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842600/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [159 Gallivan Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-gallivan-bl/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | demo landing 7x5 ( same as existing) and build new one. Pour 2 sonotubes 12'' and 6'' slab with Rebar coming out of footings. build bick riser for landing and 1 step. | $17,716 | [SF1850352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850352/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Wire tv and data for (24) new residential units. | $20,400 | [ELV1830342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1830342/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Wire (24) new residential units and parking garage. Meters: (24) Residential 125 amps, 110/220 volt, 1-phase (1) House 200 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase (1) Solar 800 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase | $550,000 | [E1830336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830336/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [32 Ellison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-ellison-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 10 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $7,790 | [SF1846913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846913/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1162-1170 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1170-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | EV Charger | $2,143 | [E1845624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845624/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [935 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/935-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing cedar and replace with James Hardi Lap siding | $60,000 | [SF1845327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845327/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.74 KW 14 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $78,000 | [SF1842961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842961/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [22 O'Connell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-o'connell-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | 4.730Kw dc roof mount solar PV system with 11 qcells : gl_enph1_q.tron blk m-g2+ 430w mono modules with 11 enphase: gl_enph1_iq8hc-72-m-dom-us microinverters | $8,500 | [E1845877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845877/) |

## 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 |  | 13 River St | 0.22 mi S | To confirm occupancy as 1-family & change occupancy from 1-family to 12-unit residential building | [BOA1908052](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 31 Old Morton St | 0.19 mi SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

## More on this street

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

- [30 Avondale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-avondale-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 14:43 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 14, 10:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-avondale-st/