# Building permits at 50 Cromwell Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M new building at 704 Metropolitan Av, permitted Sep 16.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6, 2025: Gas locked at meter, retest all gas to State code Stove boiler water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 390 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Plumbing | gas locked at meter, retest all gas to State code Stove boiler water heater | $1,500 | [G1784132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1784132/) |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $4,000 | [SF22105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF22105/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lexington-av/) | 120 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906015/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [953 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/953-river-st/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1906792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906792/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | relocating meter outside and installing shunt trip breaker | $3,600 | [E1902992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902992/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 390 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 400 amps add public meter | $10,000 | [E1903021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903021/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 940 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $78,534 | [SF1896878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896878/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 940 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $54,974 | [E1896881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896881/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 390 ft SW | New building | Reduction in scope of work at BOA 8/25/25;Modified to: Erect a new Three story, 6 Unit Dwelling with two private roof decks and 7 uncovered parking at rear of building on Vacant 6,600 sqft parcel of land. Parking access will be through existing curb cut with access via a shared driveway easement wit | $1,385,000 | [ERT1693976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1693976/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Proposal of Shared Driveway Easement with 704 Metropolitan Ave. Reference easement ALT1719339 and building permit ERT1693976, both for parcel 704 Metropolitan Ave.*ISD Keeper of records confirmed existing three family 9.17.25 | $1,000 | [ALT1721906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721906/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair the existing side deck/porch only. Do not touch the roof. Do not change the size or shape. Repair the existing structure only. Repair only. | $31,505 | [SF1894542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894542/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 720 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of exterior siding, rotting windows and door trim. | $28,000 | [SF1888941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888941/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing finished basement at 25 Riverside Square with bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry. Space to remain extension living space to unit one; no additional dwelling unit and no change in occupancy proposed. | $60,000 | [ALT1857669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857669/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881741) | $5,000 | [SF1882614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882614/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 860 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [35 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lexington-av/) | 270 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family Residential Home; | Not listed | [ALT1840488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840488/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 520 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1881900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881900/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install an 8x10 storage shed in the back yard. Shed purchased at Home Depot and installed by Tuff Shed | $3,630 | [ALT1869435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869435/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Northeastern Churchill AHU Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264258 | $10,145 | [ELV1859015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859015/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 960 ft W | Fire systems | wire fire alarm | $2,500 | [EFA1875778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875778/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | New bath New kit New laundry Water heaters | $14,600 | [PL1873522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873522/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Water heaters Stove | $6,800 | [G1873531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873531/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 900 ft S | Demolition | For existing structure on 1025 River Street (not the new addresses 1025-1029). Demolish the existing 2F structure and replace with new 2F homes. Related to ERT 1840286 and 1840327 and ALT 1838961.Dig Safe#20262407316 | $60,000 | [SF1842543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842543/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | wire 4 units | $50,000 | [E1872319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872319/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 390 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $9,102 | [SF1867697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867697/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 19 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $23,980 | [SF1864450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864450/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [132 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westminster-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Siding | $26,000 | [SF1864393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864393/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [145 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-westminster-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Set up a generator for a festival | $200 | [E1861404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861404/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [132 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westminster-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $13,500 | [SF1857814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857814/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | Re-pipe plumbing for bathroom in basement area. Install one washing machine hook-up. | $6,000 | [PL1859101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859101/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 960 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [SF1846490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846490/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 960 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [E1846493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846493/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Lockwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lockwood-st/) | 950 ft NW | Solar | Install 17.16kw solar panels on roof. 39 total panels. Add main breaker kit. No battery. | $55,461 | [E1850001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850001/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4 Reddy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-reddy-av/) | 990 ft E | Electrical | Replace 2 variable speed bath fans, with controls. Site id: cap-36459 | $3,000 | [E1848646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848646/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 980 ft W | Roofing | Replace roof | $37,835 | [SF1848662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848662/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [72 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-ayles-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | This is address is also 22 Ellard Rd Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1907920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907920/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 6 existing windows and replace with 6 new in-kind windows. | $12,179 | [SF1897758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897758/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $4,943 | [SF1870194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870194/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [SF1870047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870047/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [E1870052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870052/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm Residential existing Single Family Home: | Not listed | [ALT1871460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871460/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [48 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-ayles-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875898/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1860397 occupancy committeeremove and replace 11 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $33,726 | [SF1859065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859065/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,430 | [SF1871435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871435/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1-family dwelling Related to Permit App #SF1859065 | Not listed | [ALT1860397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860397/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Front and back deck replacement, rubber and siding on the small back area, single roof on the front porch, build new footings and install 6x6 pt posts. Please see attached contract. | $39,500 | [SF1853172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853172/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1) toilet, size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $30,711 | [SF1846590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846590/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5 Manion Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-manion-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1856382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856382/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | add outlet for new deck being installed | $700 | [E1856270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856270/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $30,900 | [E1853281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853281/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Service conductor refeed 100A | $1,800 | [E1852087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852087/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [84 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-ayles-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Adding proper framing to existing front entry way, install 2 diamond pier footing to properly support structure. Re-install siding, repair asphalt shingles. Insulate, board and plaster, Install New entry door, Trim, paint, and tile floor. | $19,000 | [SF1848356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848356/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1), size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1846598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846598/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Existing solar panels will be removed by solar company and re applied after work has been completed. | $6,500 | [SF1842858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842858/) |

## 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 |  | 1025 to 1027 River St | 890 ft S | To erect a two-family dwelling on Lot 1 | [BOA1901070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Requested |  | 17 Maida Te | 980 ft SE | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 23 residential units with parking garage on newly… | [BOA1782070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 21 Maida Te | 990 ft SE | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 15 units with parking garage on newly subdivided lot | [BOA1782075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [55 Cromwell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-cromwell-rd/): newest permit Feb 28, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 01:03 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, both permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-cromwell-rd/