# Building permits at 48 Oak Square Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $867,075 project at 27 Bothwell Rd, permitted Jul 17.

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2025: Demolition and construction of new deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demolition and construction of new deck | $15,800 | [SF1796677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1796677/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [61 Fairbanks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-fairbanks-st/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes: selective demo, temporary structural support, replacement of the existing main beam & supporting columns, construction of new reinforced concrete footings, repairs & reinforcement to affected floor framing & stair framing at opening. | $27,500 | [ALT1903641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903641/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 990 ft S | Plumbing | new boiler | $10,000 | [G1889541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889541/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [12 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hobson-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -884384, 884382) (Unit-1, Unit-2) | $9,000 | [SF1892899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1892899/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [16 Montfern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-montfern-av/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing front decks with new decks of the same size and location. Repair existing rear decks as needed, including replacement of deck boards, guardrails, and damaged components. No change to building footprint | $45,500 | [SF1899240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899240/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [28 Adair Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-adair-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1897822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897822/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4-12 Perthshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--12-perthshire-rd/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Inspect and make the electrical wiring safe in areas affected by fire and water in the main wing. Work being done at 10 Perthshire ave | $40,000 | [E1891514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891514/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/) | 280 ft S | Plumbing | Remove two existing boiler and install (2) New high efficiency gas boiler | Not listed | [G1874946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874946/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Remodel kitchens | $4,000 | [E1882006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882006/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1879332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879332/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1879065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879065/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | renovation, 1st fl kitchen | $1,500 | [PL1879062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879062/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [116 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-brooks-st/) | 850 ft N | Roofing | Remove and replace 18 squares of asphalt shingles with new CertainTeed Landmark shingles, underlayment, ice & water shield, drip edge, flashing, and ridge vent. Replace 4 squares of EPDM roof, 45 LF of PVC fascia, and repair damaged roof sheathing as needed. | $23,123 | [SF1874439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874439/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [131 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-brooks-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel the kitchen as in the draw plan | Not listed | [SF1872761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872761/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 740 ft NE | Plumbing | Adding a second bathroom and laundry to the 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [PL1869342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869342/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [124-126 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-brooks-st/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Emergency feeder repair between meter and panel | $900 | [E1868183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868183/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [331 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331-faneuil-st/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding on top of existing siding. | $49,543 | [SF1864620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864620/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen bathroom and laundry | $8,000 | [E1863528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863528/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [539 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/539-washington-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air seal and Poly board on basement rim joist sills, dense pack exterior walls of all 3 units with cellulose insulation, dense pack underneath existing flooring in the battic, add high ventilation to meet NFA requirements | $20,456 | [SF1861585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861585/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 890 ft W | Sign | replace the 4 existing wall banners with 4 new ones | $3,000 | [ALT1860564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860564/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 990 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 60-mil PVC membrane | $17,550 | [SF1862498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862498/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hobson-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing kitchen cabinets and countertops, add new bathroom and laundry. | $40,000 | [SF1859619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859619/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 690 ft S | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1860308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860308/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [71-73 Beechcroft St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-beechcroft-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Wiring to 1 heat pump condenser | $900 | [E1859415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859415/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [520 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/520-washington-st/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | replacing 25 smokes and 50 breakers, adding surge protectors in panels and adding 2 car chargers | $18,000 | [E1847937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847937/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [615 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-washington-st/) | 890 ft W | Other | Setting up a hexagon and 20x40 tent for the ymca summer program | $10,456 | [SF1848079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848079/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [301 Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-faneuil-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,834 | [SF1846956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846956/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | cat6 and rg6 wiring throughout new constrcution 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [ELV1845227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845227/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 690 ft S | Fire systems | wiring and installation of 110 volt smoke detectors in new construction 7 unit apartment building | $15,000 | [EFA1845226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845226/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | wiring of new construction 7 unit apartment building | $135,000 | [E1845225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845225/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [560 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/560-washington-st/) | 690 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing for new seven unit building | $110,000 | [PL1844691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844691/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [43 Brackett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brackett-st/) | 280 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $180 | [G1843889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843889/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Add new bathroom on second floor | $5,300 | [PL1906929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906929/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [64-66 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-donnybrook-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors and CO detectors on 2nd & 3rd floors, also 2 wireless units | $1,200 | [EFA1900379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900379/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [64-66 Donnybrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-donnybrook-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Remodel master bedroom on 3rd floor, dormer with home office and closet, add sub panel, add outlets, lights and switches on 3rd floor | $8,400 | [E1900378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900378/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [115 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-bennett-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | replace 200 amps with a new 400 amps services replace one panel | $8,000 | [E1896811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896811/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS | $21,613 | [SF1886717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886717/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | PV System Install: 8.645 kW-DC; 7.600 kW-AC; 19 Modules; 1 Inverter; Roof-Mounted; NO Structural; NO ESS. | $21,613 | [E1888360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888360/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | install new fixtures | $80,000 | [PL1895505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895505/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [22 Breck Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-breck-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | repair the weather head (service line) | $2,500 | [E1896209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896209/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + Ev charger | $5,000 | [ELV1894535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894535/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [123 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-bennett-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove the front and back deck, frame same measurements using pressure treated lumbre, composite flooring and pvc handrail. | $45,000 | [SF1886919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886919/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | front stair case drive way stairs case veneer | $25,380 | [SF1879412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879412/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10-12 Justin Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-justin-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Installation of new 3/4 bathroom in 2nd floor bedroom area | $12,000 | [SF1881761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881761/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28-30 Dickinson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-dickinson-rd/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Strip and reroof 17 SQ. No structural changes. | $16,431 | [SF1876012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876012/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [14 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-bothwell-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Roof work. Replacing existing roofing materials and installing new shingles, underlayment, flashing, and associated roofing components. | $15,000 | [SF1874228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874228/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [203 Bigelow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-bigelow-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $8,022 | [SF1872485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872485/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | New construction of a wood framed 2-1/2 story over basement, 2-family structure;e[Plans] Filed.(SF1857628-Removal of existing structure on lot) | $867,075 | [ERT1745326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1745326/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [78-80 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-brooks-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Deck Renovation: Install new railings; install new flooring; replace wooden posts where needed; replace rotten wood; dispose all trash. | $14,500 | [SF1868650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868650/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [119 Bennett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-bennett-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Add temporary egress to bedroom for immediate life safety concern, ALT to be filed to correct violation V846708. | $900 | [SF1860468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860468/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [245-249a Faneuil St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--249a-faneuil-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Oliveira Deli Market - Indirect prep. prep sink | $1,000 | [PL1860343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860343/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | Take Down of two family wood frame structureDig Safe#2026203414 | $24,500 | [SF1857628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857628/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Langley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-langley-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing and proper ventilation: Owens corning system.Quantity-(21.5) | $12,340 | [SF1851883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851883/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [62 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-hobson-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853247) ( Unit 1 ) | $5,000 | [SF1847795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847795/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [62 Hobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-hobson-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 1273893581) ( Unit 2) | $14,000 | [SF1847760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847760/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Bothwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bothwell-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of temporary electrical service for construction of new dwelling | $3,500 | [ETS1845079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1845079/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Oak Square Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [49 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [41 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-oak-square-av/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [37 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [29 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-square-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [25 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-oak-square-av/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [21 Oak Square Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-square-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 13:24 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-oak-square-av/