# Building permits at 47 Margo Rd, Boston, MA 13 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least four times the monthly pace before that. Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 2, 2025: 200 amp overhead service change with meter main disconnect relocated to exterior. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 2, 2025 | Electrical | 200 amp overhead service change with meter main disconnect relocated to exterior. Re- feed existing breaker box with whole house surge protection. | $5,465 | [E1679834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1679834/) | | Dec 12, 2024 | Solar | Roof Mounted PV Solar 19 Panels - 6.000 KWAC- 200A - MPU - No Battery TOTAL ARRAY AREA: 398.78 SQF | $28,950 | [SF1671811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671811/) | | Nov 25, 2024 | Solar | Roof Mounted PV Solar 19 Panels - 6.000 KWAC- 200A - MPU - No Battery TOTAL ARRAY AREA: 398.78 SQF | $23,160 | [E1671812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1671812/) | | Jul 13, 2020 | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install architect type roofing shingles. | $7,980 | [SF1090733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1090733/) | | May 17, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace dishwasher. | Not listed | [PL245172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL245172/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 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 19, 2026 | [199 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-kenrick-st/) | 220 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic with blown in cellulose. | $3,319 | [SF1882447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882447/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [195 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-kenrick-st/) | 260 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodel of kitchen. New drains and water lines for kitchen sink. Have to re-pipe shower and vanity drain on first floor bathroom to bring up to code. | $4,000 | [PL1905230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905230/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [128 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-brayton-rd/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -886617) | $4,000 | [SF1903067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903067/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [175 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-kenrick-st/) | 550 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $12,500 | [SF1900897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900897/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [195 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195-kenrick-st/) | 260 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire new kitchen and a service upgrade from 100 to 200 | $13,000 | [E1904712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904712/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [125 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-brayton-rd/) | 810 ft N | Roofing | Rebuild deck and room, including misc. work and siding on 3 walls | $22,700 | [SF1899831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899831/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [107-109 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107--109-brayton-rd/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade current 200amp service to 400amp overhead service with 1 200amp apartment meter and 1 100amp apartment meter | $1,150 | [E1859368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859368/) | | May 22, 2026 | [126 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-brayton-rd/) | 710 ft N | Solar | Installation of 14 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $18,000 | [SF1851736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851736/) | | May 20, 2026 | [126 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-brayton-rd/) | 710 ft N | Solar | Installation of 14 roof mounted solar panels, no ESS. | $5,000 | [E1851744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851744/) | | May 11, 2026 | [110-112 Brayton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-brayton-rd/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | Upgraded Service from 100amp to 300amp 120/240 Overhead Add 01 New Meter Public Total of Meters 4 | $7,000 | [E1847584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847584/) | | May 8, 2026 | [31-43 Lake Shore Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--43-lake-shore-ct/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | wire bathroom 39 Lake Shore Ct | $3,000 | [E1847063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847063/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Unit #33 - 3rd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1906456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906456/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | water heater range dryer | $2,500 | [G1899420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899420/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [131 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-nonantum-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Looking for a zoning ordinance to change from 2 to 3 units. The declared valuation is the estimated construction costs for the renovation. The property was purchased for $845,000.eplan -- BOA decision valid until 07/2027; BOA Proviso: BPD review to reduce the parking from 5 spaces to no more than 3. | $763,000 | [ALT1682227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1682227/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. Job site address is 140 kenrick street unit 32 | $10,635 | [SF1897818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897818/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | kits baths | $20,000 | [PL1899419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899419/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Work is located in Unit 23. Splice in section of feeder cable to bypass damaged cable supplying Unit 31 | $2,250 | [E1899574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899574/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [127a Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127a-nonantum-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove exterior partial damaged rubber roof and repair patched area with overlapping rubber as required. Repair damaged area of existing roof/deck floor. Remove and reinstall spindles and handrails. Replace exterior sliding patio door at same roof deck. Painting and cleaning. | $14,723 | [SF1880499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880499/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [140 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-kenrick-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1899302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899302/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [60 Larch St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-larch-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Instal new meter | $1,100 | [E1890770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890770/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [55 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-nonantum-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Rewire of Two-Family Residence and common areas | $37,000 | [E1890791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890791/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Interior Renovations bathroom and kitchen apartment apartments 31 One toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bath, 1 kitchen sinks, dishwasher, disposal, gas stove | $6,000 | [PL1868291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868291/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove apartament #31 | $500 | [G1868293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868293/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | kitchen and bath remodeling | $6,000 | [E1869429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869429/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [142 Kenrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-kenrick-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovation, Flooring, Painting, Cabinets, Toilet, shower, Vanity, and plumbing, electric services - No structures changed. | $41,750 | [SF1862657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862657/) | | May 14, 2026 | [32 Nonantum St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-nonantum-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | kneewall wall adding 2" rigid board r max and 3" fiberglass also insulating the overhang with 10" cellulose | $2,461 | [SF1847128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847128/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Margo Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [35 Margo Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-margo-rd/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [30 Margo Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-margo-rd/): newest permit May 21, 2025 - [14 Margo Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-margo-rd/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 10:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-margo-rd/