# Building permits at 5 Brookford St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,500 alteration or repair at 34 Dewey St, permitted Jul 22.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 26, 2025: Wall insulation and air sealing to R-60. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 112 more permits (108 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 550 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing to R-60. | $11,500 | [SF1700441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1700441/) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Plumbing | replace 2 gas boilers Archer rgr-5-134, Archer-4-100 | $3,000 | [PL1674116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1674116/) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Plumbing | 2 gas boiler replacements | $1,500 | [G1674117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1674117/) |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Roofing | 1/strip existing roof 2/install new drip edge, ice and water shield and heavy duty felt paper 3/install iko architectual shingles | $10,500 | [SF151451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF151451/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 95 ft S | Plumbing | steam boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1874013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874013/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3 Randlett Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-randlett-pl/) | 95 ft S | Plumbing | Remove existing steam boiler and replace with new steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1874003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874003/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 67 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [38-40 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-woodcliff-st/) | 900 ft S | Plumbing | Remove (2) DHW tanks and install (2) new hybrid electric DHW tanks. | $6,000 | [PL1904062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904062/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Just a temporary service with 4 outlets and 4 circuits | $1,200 | [ETS1908742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1908742/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | add new gas stove in the building | $5,000 | [G1908645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1908645/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Fire systems | Install 24v low voltage fire alarm system in a newly constructed 3 family building. | $14,000 | [EFA1908222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908222/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [72 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-waverly-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | repair and replace porch handrails | $800 | [SF1907851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907851/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [46 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-clifford-st/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 9sq | $7,692 | [SF1906380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906380/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6 Beauford Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-beauford-ln/) | 710 ft S | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $45,045 | [E1907010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907010/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-dean-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Go over exisiting siding with new vinyl siding. | $30,000 | [SF1901219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901219/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1906006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906006/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [134-136 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1905997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905997/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [130-132 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--132-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1905983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905983/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [126-128 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126--128-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1905967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905967/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [122-124 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Plumbling renovations | $10,000 | [PL1905962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905962/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | eight new bathrooms and 4 kitchens and 4 laundries | $20,000 | [PL1904976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904976/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas to 3 stoves and 3 furnaces | $8,000 | [G1905362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905362/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [133 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-blue-hill-av/) | 850 ft N | Plumbing | retest | $300 | [G1903463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903463/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 590 ft W | Roofing | replacing old shingles with new shingles | $90,000 | [SF1894964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894964/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | I will be wiring a brand new three family building. | $45,000 | [E1901900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901900/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [72 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-waverly-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation to the exiting bathroom | $6,000 | [SF1900918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900918/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [43 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | new plumbing | $12,000 | [PL1900914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900914/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Run 1 CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to 3 units, 3 CAT6 and 3 RG6 total | $4,500 | [ELV1899899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899899/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/CO combos in new 3 family property plus common areas. | $10,500 | [EFA1899903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899903/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | All new electrical installation for 3 family property. New 400AMP underground service with 3 residential meters and 1 public meter. | $30,000 | [E1899895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899895/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [55 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-clifford-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire the basement level for two bedrooms a family roo and a bathroom | $6,000 | [E1900388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900388/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [49 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-clifford-st/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | change outlets in kitchen and bathroom second floor apartment | $2,000 | [E1897605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897605/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-woodbine-st/) | 560 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas combi boiler replacement | $6,500 | [PL1894929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894929/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-woodbine-st/) | 560 ft NW | Plumbing | gas combi boiler replacement | $7,000 | [G1894924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894924/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 590 ft W | Electrical | Line side tap with 60amp disconnect installation as to allow the dollar company to tie in the solar power. | $2,000 | [E1890590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890590/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,932 | [SF1883347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883347/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Installed 100 amp temporary service | $1,500 | [E1888877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888877/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-edgewood-st/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new. | $1,200 | [ELV1883352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883352/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Running RG6 cable and 18/7 Thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881955/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [134-136 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Running RG6 cable and 18/7 thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881936/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [130-132 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--132-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Running RG6 cable and 18/7 thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881925/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [126-128 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126--128-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Running RG6 cable and 18/7 thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881916/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [122-124 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Running RG6 cable wires and 18/7 thermostat wires | $200 | [ELV1881908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1881908/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Fire systems | Photoelectric, smoke carbon Combination | $400 | [EFA1881956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881956/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [134-136 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Fire systems | Photoelectric, Smoke Carbon combination | $400 | [EFA1881932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881932/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [130-132 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--132-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Fire systems | Photoelectric, smoke Carbon combination | $400 | [EFA1881923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881923/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [126-128 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126--128-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft N | Fire systems | Photoelectric, Smoke/Carbon combination | $400 | [EFA1881918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881918/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [122-124 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Fire systems | Photoelectric and Smoke and Carbon combination | $600 | [EFA1881905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881905/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [134-136 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Interior Electrical Renovation... Kitchen and Bathrooms | $9,000 | [E1881929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881929/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [130-132 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--132-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Interior Electrical Renovation... Kitchen and Bathrooms | $9,000 | [E1881921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881921/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [126-128 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126--128-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Interior Electrical Renovation Kitchen and Bathrooms | $9,000 | [E1881915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881915/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [122-124 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Interior electrical renovation "Kitchen, and Bathrooms". | $19,600 | [E1881901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881901/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [39-41 Woodcliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-woodcliff-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Just putting up a temporary service | $2,000 | [ETS1877385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1877385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-9 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--9-julian-st/) | 330 ft N | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle entire left side in kind | $10,950 | [SF1862620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862620/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [34 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dewey-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | AT RISK/Foundation for new 2-family. ERT1608682 approved by the ZBA on 4/18/25 with Provisos.; | $752,500 | [FND1806945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1806945/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 590 ft W | Solar | Installation of 9 solar panels on roof of residence. New main service disconnect rated 100a with new 100a main breaker. No ess/battery. No structural upgrades. | $14,714 | [SF1871445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871445/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [50 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-edgewood-st/) | 590 ft W | Solar | Installation of 9 solar panels on roof of residence. New main service disconnect rated 100a with new 100a main breaker. No ess/battery. No structural upgrades. | $6,306 | [E1871441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871441/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [PL1873031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873031/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [14 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-woodbine-st/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove existing boiler and install one new Burnham IN5PVNI gas-fired steam boiler, including all required piping, venting, gas connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,600 | [G1873029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873029/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23-23a Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--23a-maywood-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 door size for size no framework is being done | $10,991 | [SF1869241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869241/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [103 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-howard-av/) | 880 ft SE | Demolition | Demo existing garage. Install new pvc white fence. Replace pt decking on front porch | $8,000 | [SF1766714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1766714/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [70 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-w-cottage-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | renovate Kitchen, bathrooms, Hvac systems, replace/repair sheetrock as needed, refinish hardwood floors prime and paint | $85,000 | [SF1865228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865228/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [40 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-danube-st/) | 650 ft SE | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861813/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [34 Danube St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-danube-st/) | 630 ft SE | Fire systems | replace fire panel | $6,000 | [EFA1861805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861805/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [44-46 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-edgewood-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | electrical service upgrade adding public panel and meter socket | $6,000 | [E1864675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864675/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [62 Edgewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-edgewood-st/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 6 Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown New Footings: 24"x24"x24" | $14,000 | [ALT1840523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840523/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [130-132 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--132-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855878/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [24-26 Julian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-julian-st/) | 520 ft N | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm system for newly added ADU unit as fire alarm installer and designer, ALT 1686429 | $4,000 | [A1839045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1839045/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [78-80 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80-maywood-st/) | 760 ft SW | Roofing | roof replacement, chimney repairs, rap doors & window trim, replace siding, repair 2 porches | $84,550 | [SF1860507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860507/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [138-138a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138--138a-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855882/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [134-136 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134--136-blue-hill-av/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855879/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [126-128 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126--128-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855874/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [122-124 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122--124-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation including updating finishes, miscellaneous flooring, paint, and lighting, and replacing the HVAC system. | $400,000 | [ALT1855868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855868/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Dewey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-dewey-st/) | 550 ft S | New building | Construct a new two family based on previously approved plans and reviews under BOA 713534; ERT681984 and ERT1137032 but needing a ZBA extension letter for permit issuance. | $500,000 | [ERT1813059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1813059/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [109-117a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109--117a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | At the air gap, open up prep. Sync 1st floor. | $200 | [PL1909795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1909795/) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulating attic with blown in insulation | $5,587 | [SF1901232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901232/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [62 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-howard-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1907925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907925/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [312 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | Remove the existing roofing system. Install new ice and water shield as required, and install a new rubber membrane roofing system. | $30,000 | [SF1907184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907184/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [23 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-woodward-park-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace wood fascia & window trim w/ PVC. Repair front & rear decks: PVC composite decking, PVC railings, PVC-wrapped 6x6 posts. Replace rear door w/ new steel prehung door & PVC trim; repair sheathing. Reinstall gutters, new downspouts; roof repair as needed. | $30,000 | [SF1903020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903020/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. No structural upgrades required. | $16,183 | [SF1897246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897246/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 8 panels 3.28 kw dc. Franklin ESS 15 kw to be installed on the exterior of the home. | $54,181 | [E1897249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897249/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [22 Alaska St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-alaska-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Rewire second floor bedrooms, living room and hallways. Not writing kitchen, bathroom or common areas | $12,000 | [E1901321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901321/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-waverly-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front deck replacement,remove. Existing deck and install new deck same size | $16,350 | [SF1903033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903033/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [21 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hartford-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Build handicap ramp | $3,000 | [ALT1902687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1902687/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only | $850 | [E1886704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886704/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900828/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [9 Woodward Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodward-park-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Install basement bathroom | $2,800 | [PL1883116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883116/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [24 Sargent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-sargent-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,338 | [SF1894525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894525/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6 Victor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-victor-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $3,000 | [SF1894408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894408/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Clifford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-clifford-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Roof tearoff and reroof | $20,000 | [SF1893919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893919/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $2,000 | [SF1883398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883398/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883624/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [7 Dean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dean-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. | $3,000 | [E1873779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873779/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [49-51 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49--51-howard-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and attic ventilation. | $11,174 | [SF1879728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879728/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuit for heat pump and dryer | $3,000 | [E1874386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874386/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [23 Robin Hood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-robin-hood-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Span panel installation in place of existing service | $3,500 | [E1873321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873321/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [20 Alaska St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-alaska-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Supply and install new circuit for radon system | $1,000 | [E1872325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872325/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1872228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872228/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside Walls Replace 18 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 Roof removal and replacement | $52,300 | [SF1864448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864448/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [27 Hartford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hartford-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Remove cracked cast iron piping in basement • Repipe drainage piping with proper pitch and supports • Install new PVC or cast iron drainage as required • Install cleanout access if needed • Test drainage performance | $5,000 | [PL1855861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855861/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | (2) Water heater replacements, one tank per unit in Unit 1 and Unit 2. | $10,000 | [PL1855009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855009/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Electrical service change, install new HVAC units 1 and 2, replace windows in basement and Unit 2, exterior siding repair. | $84,550 | [SF1860076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860076/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [42 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-howard-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,772 | [SF1859058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859058/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | rewire kitchen and bath room to electrical code | $5,000 | [E1858526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858526/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [47 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-waverly-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Remove existing roofing system and install new roof.( asphalt shingles and small section of rubber roof) * includes repair; of rear deck | $14,200 | [SF1859426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859426/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Bathroom and kitchen fixtures only | $2,000 | [PL1856930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856930/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16-18 Maywood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-maywood-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Owner tearing down the old altar/ temple wall to make the temple bigger for people to fit so the owner is pushing the wall back 20 - 30 feet. | $5,500 | [E1855728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855728/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [26 Savin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-savin-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof at 28 Savin St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Per instructions from ISD; this application is being filed under 26 Savin St because 28 Savin St is currently unavailable in the portal. | $7,700 | [SF1852635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852635/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [69 W Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-w-cottage-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | completed demo and renovation of existing service, wiring, lighting, and devices. | $45,000 | [E1850804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850804/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [9 Woodbine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-woodbine-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Add common meter to bring up to code. Connections to (2) exterior condensers, (2) air handlers in basement, and connections to (2) hybrid DHW tanks. | $34,000 | [E1851418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851418/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [41 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-waverly-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Kitchen remodel for City of Boston green program. Bathroom: New flooring, tiles, fixtures, drywall patching, panting, and finish carpentry. Kitchen: New cabinets, countertops, faucets, appliances, LED lights, drywall patching, painting, and flooring. | $50,000 | [SF1850354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850354/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of a addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, pulls and horn strobes in common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms and sprinkler system is also monitored by Fire Alarm system. All signals transmit to a Ul listed central station. | $12,000 | [EFA1847757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847757/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Wire and install smoke detectors in apartment and common area | $600 | [EFA1838660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1838660/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [20 Woodville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-woodville-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Complete rewire apartment Upgrade service from 100AMPS TO 400amps | $30,000 | [E1838659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838659/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 19, 2026 | 18 Dromey St | 640 ft E | To erect a three-family dwelling on a vacant lot. e Filed | [BOA1836018](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-02 |
| Closed with no decision posted | Jun 16, 2026 | 24 Alaska St | 0.21 mi N | To confirm as a single family | [BOA1825902](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-03-06 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Brookford St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [11 Brookford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-brookford-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [25 Brookford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-brookford-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025
- [35 Brookford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-brookford-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [43 Brookford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-brookford-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 22:01 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 15, 18:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 112 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-brookford-st/