# Building permits at 47 Overlook Rd, Boston, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Installation of a grid-tied PV solar system on an existing residential roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 22, 2025 | Solar | Installation of a grid-tied PV solar system on an existing residential roof. 19 Panels/ 8.265 kW (DC) | $8,714 | [E1790075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1790075/) | | Oct 21, 2025 | Solar | Installation of a grid-tied PV solar system on an existing residential roof. 19 Panels/8.256 kW (DC) | $19,464 | [SF1790037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1790037/) | ## 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), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace the fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1895636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895636/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | New Insulation, wood strap, PVC, trims, Siding, gutters, install 1 window, install 1 door, flashing, fix drip edge, reinstall light fixtures. | $62,442 | [SF1903659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903659/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1904120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904120/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 980 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [SF1882916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882916/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [20 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-de-soto-rd/) | 980 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.02 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $52,800 | [E1882917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882917/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [4 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-cheriton-rd/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1902245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902245/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5250 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5250-washington-st/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units | $1,200 | [ELV1900372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900372/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [2 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheriton-rd/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | finish the basement to be used as tv room | $49,071 | [ALT1839919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839919/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 260 ft S | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | * Remove and replace Counter tops * Remove and replace Cabinet fronts * Add Tile to bathroom Wall (Fiberglass base remains) | $1,200 | [SF1882568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882568/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 260 ft S | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 260 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/) | 810 ft SW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888029/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $1,701 | [SF1881575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881575/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [PL1881886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881886/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5140-washington-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,900 | [G1881884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881884/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove back staircase and replace it with an extension to the other part of the building to provide an second means of egress. THE ORIGINAL ALT1741323 job description is to build out 2 residential apartments from existing office space on the second floor. [ePlans] | $25,000 | [A1850076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850076/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [11 Cheriton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-cheriton-rd/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | add 9 new recessed light and 3 ceiling fixture on existing switches | $2,500 | [E1870539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870539/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/) | 830 ft S | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof on a 6 family town house. | $38,600 | [SF1865399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865399/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 850 ft E | Solar | Pulling Utility meter socket away from house so siding can be installed. | $500 | [E1862959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862959/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [26 Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-rd/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1858950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858950/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | New electrical wiring for a 14 unit new construction building plus common spaces, new electrical service, underground work, tv data and internet. | $185,000 | [E1859330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859330/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,470 | [SF1847918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847918/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 670 ft S | Electrical | Unit 202 conversion from commerical space to residential. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sq feet. | $15,000 | [E1851474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851474/) | | May 14, 2026 | [8 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-edgemere-rd/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Siding replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect sheathing & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, replace flashing if needed, apply new flashing tape around windows, doors and protrusions. Install new vinyl siding. | $29,979 | [SF1844177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844177/) | | May 8, 2026 | [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Deck renovation: replace with new composted floors | $12,000 | [SF1847123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847123/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Work to be done at secondary address 5287 Washington. Replace gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1905743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905743/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Demo due to water damage and repairs. Install insulation, drywall, and flooring | $32,669 | [SF1887779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887779/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Existing Basement bathroom. Lavatory drain needs to be jack hammered up and made to correct size and tied in to waste line. Run vent up to serve fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1886739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886739/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [45 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-edgemere-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovation to existing residence. Close existing doorway, remove portion of non-load-bearing pantry wall to create open passage, construct new non-load-bearing partition wall, and install new den door. No structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ESS, lift, or occupancy changes | $3,000 | [ALT1883144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883144/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairs of front porch with existing dimension | $10,000 | [SF1882656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882656/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [16-22 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--22-rockland-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 15 Harvey replacement windows | $11,000 | [SF1881989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881989/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade | $5,000 | [E1880561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880561/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [30 Rockingham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rockingham-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Apartment #309. Installed new 20 ampere, 240 volt, circuit from left side of living room to the right side. All wiring in surface metal raceway and installed on A.F.C.I, two pole circuit breaker. | $900 | [E1877100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877100/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [46 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-edgemere-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing exterior wall siding with new siding, includes all necessary moisture barrier, flashing and sealants | $36,863 | [SF1872146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872146/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [47 Edgemere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-edgemere-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Sewer pipe replacement in basement Laundry hook up in basement | $8,000 | [PL1864242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864242/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Bryant Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bryant-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,218 | [SF1859604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859604/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [15-39 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--39-ridgecrest-te/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | We work address 26 Ridgecrest Terrace West Roxbury, apartment #14 | $1,500 | [PL1862082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862082/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Replace 200amp service, replace (12) receptacles, replace (4) baseboard heaters, add GFCI protection to basement and basement bathroom | $4,500 | [E1860430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860430/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [39 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-de-soto-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | remove old 8x10 shed replace with new 10x12 shed | $5,000 | [ALT1852114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852114/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [39 De Soto Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-de-soto-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Run power underground to new shed. Add lights and outlets. | $1,000 | [E1857838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857838/) | | May 29, 2026 | [15-19 Ridgecrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-ridgecrest-te/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | 26 Ridgecrest Terrace Unit 14 - add washer and dryer to closet, interior work only. | $8,000 | [SF1850256](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850256/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Overlook Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [58 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-overlook-rd/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [65 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-overlook-rd/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 03:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-overlook-rd/