# Building permits at 5 Driftwood Rd, Boston, MA

15 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 2: Install 19 harvey replacement windows.energy star. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install 19 harvey replacement windows.energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,425 | [SF1864040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864040/) |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Basement remodeling, add new bathrrom on the second,remodeling one bathroom on bathroom on the second floor, install 1 slading door, to sun room, replace first floorwindows, 2 windows on the second floor | $102,000 | [ALT1470995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1470995/) |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Electrical | Add cable and data points for basement remodel | $700 | [ELV1458880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1458880/) |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Electrical | Bathroom remodels on basement and 2nd floor along with wet bar basement | $12,000 | [E1458879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1458879/) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Garage Ceiling Dense Cell 441 Sqft | $1,491 | [SF1445058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1445058/) |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. Garage ceiling insulation. | $1,491 | [SF1424301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1424301/) |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Plumbing | Install drainage waste and vents to serve 4 bathrooms 1 laundry. Install water pipe sizing as needed. | $20,000 | [PL1422850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1422850/) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Plumbing | Install new wall hung gas boiler. Connect existing gas line to new boiler. Install new flue piping | $10,000 | [G1412912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1412912/) |
| Mar 4, 2018 | Solar | Installation of a safe and code compliant grid tied solar PV system; 38 panels 11.21 KW | $33,000 | [SF799272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF799272/) |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of a safe and code compliant grid tied rooftop solar PV system; 38 panels 11.21 KW | $11,000 | [E799341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E799341/) |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Electrical | Installing a 12.3 KW photovoltaic system. | $7,374 | [E635521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E635521/) |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Electrical | installation of low voltage cable and cat6 lines in multiple locations within the house | $3,000 | [ELV414029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV414029/) |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Fire systems | installation of hard wired with battery back up smoke system | $1,400 | [EFA414028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA414028/) |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Electrical | renovation to kitchen, 3 bathrooms, installation of recessed/ overhead lighting fixtures throughout, washer and dryer, garage lighting/pwr Installation of sub panel | $14,000 | [E414027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E414027/) |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen and 3 baths, upgrade wiring, add built-ins and closet in dining room, add sheetrock and trim over paneling in sitting area, update dressing area. Insulation, sheetrock, tile, cabinets, fixtures in kitchen and baths. | $124,650 | [SF388930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF388930/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 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 11, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacing windows and siding | $33,500 | [SF1900204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900204/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-neillian-cr/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | House remodel, new plumbing | $15,000 | [PL1896445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896445/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [24 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-neillian-cr/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace, fireplace, water heater, stove install | $4,000 | [G1896481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896481/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [10 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-slocum-rd/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; like for like size; no structural changes | $6,048 | [SF1882975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882975/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [10 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-slocum-rd/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $22,765 | [SF1889685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889685/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [18 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-slocum-rd/) | 320 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing garage door. Frame in opening with wood framing. Repair exterior stucco where damaged, repair interior drywall where damaged. Install trim and paint repaired areas. Install new garage door. | $9,000 | [SF1878053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878053/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [49 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-slocum-rd/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps. Replace Electric panel. | $7,000 | [E1882373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882373/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [24 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-neillian-cr/) | 970 ft NW | Addition | Addition of the second floor and to the rear of the house. New left side deck.[ePlans]Homeowner Waiver | $200,000 | [ALT1796457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1796457/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [345 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-pond-st/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1879362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879362/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [10 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-slocum-rd/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | Second floor shower pan replacement | $1,500 | [PL1879372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879372/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [416 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-pond-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovation of a previous science classroom into a Learning Support Center with study rooms and office. | $100,000 | [SF1875251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875251/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [344 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/344-pond-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace 2 lav sinks, shower valve, tub faucet and toilet | $4,000 | [PL1878260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878260/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [343 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-pond-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Renovation/Addition project - 2nd floor hallway extension / Addition over existing 3-season porch Up grade service from 100amp to 200amp, up grade main panel. Remodeling 3 bedroom smoke detector hole house. | $15,000 | [E1875491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875491/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [344 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/344-pond-st/) | 710 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire 2nd floor master bathroom | $3,000 | [E1873647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873647/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade existing O/H service to 400 amp. | $18,500 | [E1872704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872704/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [16 Woodland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-woodland-rd/) | 660 ft N | Solar | 36 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. 2 Backup battery systems to be installed outside. | $28,742 | [SF1862756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862756/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [16 Woodland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-woodland-rd/) | 660 ft N | Solar | 36 Solar panels to be installed on the roof. 2 Back battery systems to be installed outside | $43,113 | [E1862759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862759/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [416 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-pond-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition of abandoned classroom to create new "support learning center" for British International School of Boston. Area of space is approximately 1,080 s.f. There is no structural work and no exterior work. Demolition is limited to classroom fixtures, flooring, ceiling, and storage. | $15,000 | [SF1862552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862552/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [344 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/344-pond-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $83,712 | [SF1859853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859853/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [71 Mossdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-mossdale-rd/) | 380 ft NW | Roofing | Strip/Roof asphalt Shingles | $13,000 | [SF1861868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861868/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Rewire finished basement to include; Wet bar, bathroom, laundry, living room, wellness room, art studio, storage room, e.v. charger inside garage, HP hot water tank and HP mini-split system (400 amp service upgrade will be applied on separate permit once U/A is issued). | $31,210 | [E1863688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863688/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [345 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-pond-st/) | 740 ft NW | Other | Replace shower surround in wet space. | $19,000 | [SF1858388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858388/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Basement remodel. Install non existing toilet, shower, lav sink, bar sink. Relocate washing machine connection. Replace water heater with heat pump for DHW. Disconnect boiler for new electric heat source. Relocate existing drains and water pipes to accommodate ceiling height. | $20,000 | [PL1853637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853637/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Eliminate gas water heater and boiler | $400 | [G1853653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853653/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [130 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-moss-hill-rd/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Remove the old asphalt shingles and reinstall new asphalt shingles. | $25,490 | [SF1855293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855293/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [343 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/343-pond-st/) | 770 ft NW | Addition | Renovation/Addition project - 2nd floor hallway extension / Addition over existing 3-season porch, rebuild foundation (no expansion of footprint) | $142,550 | [ALT1847207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847207/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16 Woodland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-woodland-rd/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | Run a gas line for 1 fireplace and 1 outside gas light | $2,000 | [G1856239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856239/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 400 ft E | Plumbing | Replace existing direct vent natural gas boiler with new direct vent natural gas boiler. Connect to 3 existing forced hot water zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [G1851506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851506/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [34 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-slocum-rd/) | 400 ft E | Plumbing | Replace natural gas direct vent boiler with new Viessmann boiler. Connect to existing zones and indirect water heater | $15,000 | [PL1851507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851507/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-moss-hill-rd/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R60. insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with fiberglass R19. | $9,326 | [SF1849558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849558/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [41 Slocum Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-slocum-rd/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement. Full basement gut renovation, add full bathroom, Laundry room, lower slab in one section, replace heating system, hot water heater, replace basement windows. [ePlans] | $356,630 | [ALT1771829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1771829/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Home had water leak in 2nd floor bathroom. We will be installing new insulation, wallboard, flooring, vanity in 2nd floor bathroom and patching and painting affected areas in the kitchen below. | $32,423 | [SF1905269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905269/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [55 Louder'S Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-louder's-ln/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing 2nd floor bathroom. | $61,600 | [SF1894383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894383/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [74 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-moss-hill-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | EV Charger | $500 | [E1902465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902465/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1001 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | wiring to 2 heat pump condensers | $1,710 | [E1899746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899746/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [38 Louder'S Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-louder's-ln/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | replacing existing 80% boiler | $16,995 | [PL1895835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895835/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [38 Louder'S Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-louder's-ln/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | replacing 80% boiler | $16,995 | [G1895840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895840/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [20 Moss Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-moss-hill-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp. | $5,700 | [E1896821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896821/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [38 Louder'S Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-louder's-ln/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | replacing old boiler with similar | $16,995 | [E1895820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895820/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1001 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1001-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $6,056 | [SF1896843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896843/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [325 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/325-pond-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 3 inch waste pipe for future 1st floor plumbing. | $500 | [PL1896022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896022/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [34 Hillcroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-hillcroft-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | 200 amp panel replacemen | $3,799 | [E1882379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882379/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [27 Parkside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-parkside-dr/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | gas test | $650 | [G1873437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873437/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [305 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installing 24 roof mounted solar panels totaling 10.44 kW - No ESS | $38,628 | [SF1872313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872313/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [305 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Installing 24 roof mounted solar panels totaling 10.44 kW - No ESS and a SolarEdge Home EV Charger on back of the home near driveway. | $21,814 | [E1872328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872328/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [296 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-pond-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | 200 amp Single Family Overhead Service Upgrade SER | $7,299 | [E1862853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862853/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [17 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neillian-cr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | swapping Navien tankless combi boiler | $5,000 | [G1861209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861209/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [17 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-neillian-cr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | swapping Navien tankless combi boiler | $5,000 | [PL1861211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861211/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall 2nd floor bathroom tub and replace with new shower. Also replace bathroom window with tempered window. Inspections for firesafeing and/or insulation. | $20,753 | [SF1857985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857985/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Bowditch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-bowditch-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1857989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857989/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [305 Pond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-pond-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $12,295 | [SF1850560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850560/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [4 Conry Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-conry-cr/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Rewire bathroom for new layout. Add lighting, fan/heater, and outlet. | $1,000 | [E1849776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849776/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [25 Neillian Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-neillian-cr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Addition | Basement Addition, new deck over the addition, Interior of the addition will be unfinished | $192,900 | [ALT1840989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840989/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [4 Conry Cr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-conry-cr/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel Building permit SF1833383 | $4,000 | [PL1846194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846194/) |

## 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 | Jun 2, 2026 | 24 Neillian Cr | 970 ft NW | To add the second floor and to the rear of the house | [BOA1811910](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-14 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Driftwood Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6 Driftwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-driftwood-rd/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-18 12:11 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 18, 11:47 UTC.

Map, all 15 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-driftwood-rd/