# Building permits at 50 Dow Rd, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: Replace/ add circuits for outlets. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Electrical | Install transfer switch at electrical panel. Install 30 amp inlet box outside of house. Install 30 amp line from electrical panel to inlet box. Install 20 amp circuit an AFCI/GFCI receptacle in front of basement. Install 20 amp circuit an AFCI/GFCI receptacle in back of basement | $2,700 | [E1353956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1353956/) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | Roofing | Strip and Reshingle existing roof | $6,900 | [SF110898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF110898/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 620 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home 4 baths kitchen laundry | $20,000 | [PL1900041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900041/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for house renovation | $5,000 | [G1900042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900042/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house | $2,000 | [ELV1900474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900474/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Fire systems | Wiring for local smoke detectors | $4,000 | [EFA1900477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900477/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire single family house. 3 beds 4 baths | $28,000 | [E1900473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900473/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 930 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [28 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-dow-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulating two attics with blown in cellulose | $7,122 | [SF1890212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890212/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 930 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 460 ft E | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1190 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1190-vfw-pw/) | 600 ft SW | Roofing | - Install Duro-Last slip sheet over existing roofing. - Install 50-mil Duro-Last single-ply membrane roofing system which will be mechanically attached according to manufacturer's specifications. | $100,000 | [SF1858219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858219/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [10 Amesbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-amesbury-st/) | 250 ft SW | Roofing | Insulation Removal Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Kneewall Slope - 2in Thermal Barrier Polyiso Kneewall Gable Wall - 2in Thermal Barrier Po | $6,316 | [SF1842404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842404/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 720 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen, bathrooms, first floor ceilings & second floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck. Build new decks the same size. Bring electrical & plumbing up to code. Install new windows. Blue board & plaster. Paint interior & exterior of house. | $220,000 | [SF1843809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843809/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 301 - remove damage floor and replace with new flooring. New baseboard. New insulation, blueboard & plaster in damaged area. some electric & some plumbing. The Unit to be painted. | $44,500 | [SF1903026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903026/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1210 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1210-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | replace 1 tub to shower and 1 tub to tub | $3,000 | [PL1889143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889143/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [144-146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-temple-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Deck work New footings 12"x48" sonatube 2'x10' frame in PT frame and 2'x12' stringers Ledger board to attach to the home and flashing Railing balusters 2x2 pressure treated with 5/4' by 6' railing top Lattice on driveway side only, opposite side Work to be done at 144 Temple St. | $10,000 | [SF1877875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877875/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | (Unit 101) Interior renovation of water-damaged condominium unit including replacement of hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets/countertops, bathroom remodel with walk-in shower, drywall and ceiling repairs, finish carpentry, painting, and associated plumbing and electrical reconnections. | $50,500 | [SF1874163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874163/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1210 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1210-vfw-pw/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | tub to tub replacement in main bathroom and tub to shower conversion in second bathroom | $42,000 | [SF1868148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868148/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146-temple-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Replace 200 amp main breaker panel. install all new breakers. install whole home surge protection. Update electric range circuit. update electric dryer circuit. | $4,000 | [E1875333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875333/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | wiring kitchen | $4,200 | [E1855622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855622/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Working in units 101,201,301 and 401 Checked out all electrical panels and light fixtures due to flood | $5,000 | [E1855156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855156/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1208b Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1208b-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Revamp electrical power for new partition wall, Outlets and wall controls Check layout for existing kitchen counter top | $1,285 | [E1847050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847050/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 21 Cotuit St | 650 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "This will be a new single-family house and will not include any installation or modification…" | [BOA1830082](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-20 |

## More on this street

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

- [34 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dow-rd/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [28 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-dow-rd/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [10 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-dow-rd/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [1 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-dow-rd/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 15:22 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/