# Building permits at 47 Malcolm Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $716,000 alteration or repair at 100 Westchester Rd, permitted Jul 29.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 11, 2025: Install backflow preventer. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Plumbing | Install backflow preventer | $800 | [PL1761534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1761534/) |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Plumbing | Install gas boiler 125 BTUs, Gas test | $8,000 | [G1761531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1761531/) |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Plumbing | install gas fireplace insert | $1,000 | [G715386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G715386/) |
| May 19, 2017 | Electrical | Single temper proof outlet in fireplace on arc fault beaker | $395 | [E711337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E711337/) |
| May 18, 2017 | Roofing | Removing old roofing. Applying Grace ice and water over whole roof. New 8" drip edge then architectural shingles. | $7,064 | [SF708857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF708857/) |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Alteration or repair | demolish and remove existing two porches, and build new as they stand. Dig footings required, and have inspected. Frame new porches using pressure treated 2x8 lumber, and have inspected. install new decking and handrails. | $22,100 | [SF687098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF687098/) |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Electrical | Kitchen remodel and added lighting in living room and 3 bedrooms | $3,000 | [E680345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E680345/) |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Plumbing | Plumbing Reno | $4,000 | [PL676937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL676937/) |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Plumbing | Plumbing Reno | $4,000 | [G676929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G676929/) |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel......total demo. Structural work= removal of interior load bearing wall and removing a window to be replaced with either a 6 ft. slider or 6 ft French door. | $35,800 | [ALT666509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT666509/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [48 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-malcolm-rd/) | 130 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location in the basement. | $4,000 | [G1875677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875677/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 190 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1863070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863070/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [40 Malcolm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malcolm-rd/) | 190 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $600 | [G1863069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863069/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of fixtures, no rough plumbing | $3,400 | [PL1904367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904367/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [108 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-westchester-rd/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 3 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,910 | [SF1901759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901759/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Complete electrical renovation of existing single-family residence, including replacement of existing electrical wiring, devices, fixtures, and electrical equipment as required by code. | $20,000 | [E1900563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900563/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 gas stove and 1 furnace. | $800 | [G1893914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893914/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 kitchen, 1 full bathroom, 1 3/4-bathroom and 1 laundry. | $11,200 | [PL1891842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891842/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [100 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-westchester-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the kitchen / dining area on the first floor. Add a bathroom on the second floor and renovate the existing second-floor bath. | $716,000 | [SF1871430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871430/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1861562 occupancy committee.strp and re roofing/ replace all windows /remodeling 2 bathroos / update kitchen replace cabinets /patch and paint interior and exterior /refinish hard wood floors | $135,000 | [SF1860033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860033/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westchester-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1 family residential. | Not listed | [ALT1861562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861562/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [107 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-whitcomb-av/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install flue liner, install non-combustible surfaces below and behind stove. install wood stove | $16,000 | [SF1863803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863803/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1 Arborview Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-arborview-rd/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $1,797 | [SF1860870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860870/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [83 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-whitcomb-av/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, some minor work in kitchen and powder room, refinish floors. | $77,690 | [SF1850960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850960/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No structural, no ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $4,857 | [SF1900246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900246/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 12 panels 5.4 kw dc. No ESS no structural. existing system installed. | $16,478 | [E1900250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900250/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [81 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-westchester-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire Sauna | $3,800 | [E1889569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889569/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | American Service Company will rewire NAC Circuit 1 which has a ground fault. Affter the ground fault has been addressed we will be upgrading the fire alarm system head end equipment from EST3 to EST4 | $55,480 | [EFA1890607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890607/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Add (2) smoke detectors to existing system | $3,500 | [EFA1862296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862296/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Relocation and adjustment of 3-4 Sprinkler Heads | $5,600 | [SF1851426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851426/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | bath remodel | $2,500 | [E1864653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864653/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [77 Westchester Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-westchester-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | New electric stove circuit | $2,616 | [E1860981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860981/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [44 Allandale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-allandale-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Replace all common area lighting Add power for new fire places in (2) community rooms Relocate (4) outlets | $60,000 | [E1860337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860337/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Full bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1857655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857655/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [23 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-lila-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of damaged parts of the rear porch, including stairs, railings, and posts. No changes to existing deck footprint, elevation, or dimensions. All repairs will be with similar, stained pressure treated wood. Home is 2 story; porch is 1 story and not covered. | $17,500 | [SF1846737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846737/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [73 Whitcomb Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-whitcomb-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior bathroom remodeling and exterior deck replacement. Deck will be rebuild at the same size. | $49,000 | [SF1846800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846800/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5 Lila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-lila-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $9,500 | [SF1845151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845151/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 10:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/