# Building permits at 49 Fort Av, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 28, 2025: Replace existing Rubber Roofing with new EPDM Rubber roofing System. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 88 Lambert Av, 0.21 mi east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Roofing | Replace existing Rubber Roofing with new EPDM Rubber roofing System | $17,970 | [SF1741830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1741830/) |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Electrical | rewire third floor bedroom and move bathroom | $600 | [E68053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E68053/) |
| Mar 15, 2011 | Plumbing | Replace existing third floor bathroom with laundry | $1,500 | [PL67835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL67835/) |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, bedroom and closet in unit 1 Plumbing, electrcial as needed. New tile/ hardwood floors | $21,200 | [SF63698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF63698/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 200 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing a watts 9d to system combo | $500 | [PL1846633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846633/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [9 Highland Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-highland-park-av/) | 200 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing one navien combo in basement | $9,800 | [G1846636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846636/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [26-28 Cedar Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-cedar-pk/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | New service upgrade going from 100 to 200 amps. Also installing new 40 space 200 amp main lug panel. | $6,000 | [E1906521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906521/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Fire systems | installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901564](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901564/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 870 ft SW | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $271,154 | [ALT1872190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872190/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1-11 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--11-dorr-st/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Wire replacement mini split system | $1,000 | [E1899672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899672/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | finish basement; rewire kitchen, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) living room, and one (1) bathroom | $3,700 | [E1892890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892890/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1 Centre Street Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-centre-street-te/) | 320 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,751 | [PL1889065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889065/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | wiring basement living space, 1st floor wiring living room, dining room, kitchen and half bathroom 2nd floor wiring 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms Service upgrade 200 to 400 amps. | $15,000 | [E1869444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869444/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Highland Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-highland-park-st/) | 410 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct Site Retaining wall per stamped plan | $381,000 | [ALT1860404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860404/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/) | 270 ft NW | Demolition | Emergency stabilization and controlled demolition of unsafe deck/carport structure. Work includes shoring, bracing, and full hand disassembly of framing and multi-layer deck system. Debris removal and site stabilization. No reconstruction under this permit. | $20,500 | [SF1834278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834278/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Installation of drainage and water supply line for 1 half bath, 1 full bath and 1 laundry room. | $5,000 | [PL1882190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882190/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-highland-st/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 5 replacement windows and strip and replace siding - no structural work | $62,149 | [SF1877832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877832/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [58 Beech Glen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-beech-glen-st/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878937/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Take over of plumbing permits for a basement A.D.U 1 bath 1 kitchen | $2,000 | [PL1873250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873250/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [94-96 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94--96-centre-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Move gas meters from basement to outside | $1,500 | [G1873249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873249/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [273 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273-highland-st/) | 870 ft SW | Solar | Install a 219-panel roof-mounted PV solar system | $271,154 | [E1872193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872193/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [24 Thwing St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-thwing-st/) | 780 ft S | Roofing | remove old asphalt shingle roof and intall new | $18,000 | [SF1869895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869895/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [166 Terrace St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-terrace-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Relocate the existing exterior door to the bedroom. Install new exterior trims to finish off the exterior. Install new sheetrock and compound to finish the interior. Re-frame the area where the new exterior door will be installed. Finish the exterior in order to match the existing exterior finishes. | $15,000 | [ALT1856044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856044/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [56 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-linwood-st/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Installation of 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall existing solar system installed | $30,030 | [E1868033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868033/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [67 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-lambert-av/) | 990 ft E | Addition | Modification and Interior renovation of a 2.5-story home. Scope includes an addition to extend living space and extend third story rear deck. Addition includes extending the building by 10'x6', adding a bathroom, installing new windows, flooring, lighting, wiring, minisplits, insulation, kitchen, ba | $150,000 | [ALT1797907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797907/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [145-149 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145--149-cedar-st/) | 530 ft N | Roofing | Roof replacement | $7,500 | [SF1853785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853785/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [73 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Amendment for ALT1686181. Modification to original plans ( Revised plans ). First floor utility closet removed, stairs removed from middle of the building to the front. Second floor, remove utility closet, and move stairs from middle to front of building. Move room from front of building to middle.; | Not listed | [A1855739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1855739/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [153 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-highland-st/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | Install new EDPM.60 Rubber Membrane Roof, Insulation under, curb and edge flashing. New gutters and downspouts. | $14,000 | [SF1853780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853780/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [2 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-linwood-st/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | We will remove and dispose of the existing failing CertainTeed fiber cement siding on one full wall of the home. The existing rainscreen system and furring strips will remain in place to maintain proper drainage. Gaps between boards will remain consistent. The current design includes 12" reveal boar | $31,516 | [SF1845287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845287/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [164 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-highland-st/) | 850 ft SE | Electrical | Wire sunroom, mini split and floor heat | $5,000 | [E1855029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855029/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [36 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | remodeling full bathroom 2nd floor, 1/2 bathroom 1st floor, full bathroom in basement, kitshen sink | $10,000 | [PL1907988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907988/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [36 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | replace gas stove | $1,000 | [G1907991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907991/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [31 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | run circuits for 2 bathrooms run circuits for 2 ev chargers run circuits for 2 outside outlets | $3,000 | [E1907817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907817/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [88 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-lambert-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | wire all new,3 town house style units to code install ufer ground | $36,800 | [E1837791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837791/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [36 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate 3 bathrooms. Replace kitchen countertop. Install Vinyl Flooring and sand and poly floors. Paint entire house. | $85,000 | [SF1907145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907145/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a new fire alarm system. | $12,000 | [EFA1906257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1906257/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12 Morley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-morley-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Asphalt shingle roof replacement. Approx. 2,900 sf | $30,350 | [SF1904650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904650/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [31 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate 1st floor/2nd floor bathroom. Install new tiles, drywall, plumbing and electrical as needed. | $31,300 | [SF1903065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903065/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [31 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 19 Panels, 8.26 kW DC. | $7,000 | [SF1895811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895811/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1234 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Installation of a 40x50 frame tent. Each tent leg will be secured using 350lb cement blocks. This is a long term rental. Tent will go up on 8/27/2026 and will be taken down on 10/17/2026. This is for roxbury community college. | $10,118 | [SF1886213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886213/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [92-96 Lambert Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92--96-lambert-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Value engineered set of plans for ERT1764897. Updated stamped structural and architectural plans reflect the changes. Cost of project reflected on original ERT permit submission.; e[Plans] Filed. | Not listed | [A1837437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1837437/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5-9 Lambert St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--9-lambert-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel. Replace kitchen cabinets, etc. at 9 Lambert St. Roxbury. Work location 9 Lambert St.Roxbury | $22,400 | [SF1875246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875246/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [38 New Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-new-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Wire and install 160 roof top solar panels along with (1) SolarEdge 80KUS inverter and required disconnects. Total system size 95.2 kW. No ESS Battery. | $71,000 | [E1869150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869150/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [260 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260-highland-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879198/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [22 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dorr-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | electric demolition of a wall | $1,500 | [E1872759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872759/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $6,600 | [SF1865204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865204/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 19 Panels, 8.265 kW DC | Not listed | [SF1864168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864168/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [29 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 19 Panels, 8.265 kW DC. | $22,000 | [E1864178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864178/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [29 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Required to relocate the meter to the exterior | $4,100 | [E1864185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864185/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [29 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Relocate meter socket from basement to outside of house | $3,900 | [E1862437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862437/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1540-1542 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1540--1542-columbus-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $700 | [G1858944](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858944/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [30-32 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-hawthorne-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing EPDM roof system and insulation | $36,500 | [SF1852410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852410/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [25 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hawthorne-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $4,367 | [SF1826448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1826448/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [51 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-cedar-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Generator to power inflatables for duration of event | $875 | [E1853360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853360/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [26-30 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--30-dorr-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | Not listed | [PL1846701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846701/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | Fabricate & Install (1) Main Monument, (1) Secondary Monument, (1) Set of Canopy Letters, and (3) Sets of Address numbers/letters | $29,651 | [ALT1817527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817527/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on Second | $12,000 | [PL1846991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846991/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Kitchen, bathroom and laundry remodeling on first floor | $12,000 | [PL1846988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846988/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846999/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [227 Highland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-highland-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas stove, boiler and water heater | $8,000 | [G1846994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846994/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-lamartine-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | provide new 100 amp service for basketball courts | $5,000 | [E1846379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846379/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [22 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-dorr-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | drywall, painting and flooring | $33,000 | [SF1843819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843819/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [29 Dorr St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dorr-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845681/) |

## 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 88 Lambert Av | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Proposed installation of a detached accessory structure consisting of a chicken coop…" | [BOA1856602](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-01 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 31 Millmont St | 0.22 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "7.25' x 13.5' pergola in backyard that is 8' tall" | [BOA1714931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-04-26 |
| Requested |  | 69 Centre St | 0.20 mi N | Zoning appeal: "New 2-story addition to existing 1-family home to extend living area" | [BOA1675162](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-12-02 |

## More on this street

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

- [59 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-fort-av/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [23 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-fort-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [79 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-fort-av/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [17 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-fort-av/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [10 Fort Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-fort-av/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 23:19 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 12, 19:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fort-av/