# Building permits at 51 Joan Rd, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8, 2024: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 KW 22 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $57,309 | [SF1644540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1644540/) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $57,309 | [SF1641884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1641884/) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.2 KW 22 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $57,309 | [E1644545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1644545/) |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $57,309 | [E1641889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1641889/) |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Alteration or repair | blown cellulose | $4,187 | [SF118337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF118337/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 120 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade, including the installation of a new meter main and riser. This work is being performed in conjunction with permit E1849624 | $2,000 | [E1895646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895646/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 120 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [SF1849983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849983/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 120 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 14.35 KW 35 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $144,600 | [E1849986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849986/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [19 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dodge-rd/) | 120 ft SE | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and service conductor refeed | $8,200 | [E1849624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849624/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 65 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1841383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841383/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 65 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.66 KW 26 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1841385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841385/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/) | 65 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844676/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-belnap-rd/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | replace asphalt roof on home. | $12,300 | [SF1900436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900436/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [9 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-dietz-rd/) | 890 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1889071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889071/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [6 Senders Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-senders-ct/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Strip and install new vinyl siding from the entire home (14sq) and remove and replace 1 existing window, same size and location as the original. Specs attached. | $42,822 | [SF1877340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877340/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 340 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [SF1875656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875656/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [33 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-leighton-rd/) | 340 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $35,700 | [E1875660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875660/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Adding lights 7 ligts | $1,000 | [E1875390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875390/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [SF1866902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866902/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,100 | [E1866908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866908/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [61 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-leighton-rd/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save program. No structural changes. | $8,687 | [SF1863388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863388/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [19 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-joan-rd/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $13,146 | [SF1867815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867815/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [33 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-alwin-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Main panel relocation | $1,800 | [E1865329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865329/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade and wiring of a central heat pump | $1,200 | [E1867502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867502/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [121 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-leighton-rd/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | New 200 AMP main service panel to be installed at site - Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Meter is located inside | $5,400 | [E1865231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865231/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1 Belnap Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-belnap-rd/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Install light and outlets in bath room and laundry room | $1,200 | [E1835743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835743/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [73 Leighton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-leighton-rd/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls and ceiling. Drywall and paint ceiling and walls in master bedroom and basement bedroom. Remove old carpet and install new. Clean and dispose of all construction debris. Install n6 new recessed lights | $28,713 | [SF1863303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863303/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 200amps, wiring of water heater, wiring of 2 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire, wiring of 3 ton condenser with disconnect and communication wire. | $6,000 | [E1862255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862255/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [32 Dodge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dodge-rd/) | 330 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1861327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861327/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo, replacing vanity light bar & installing new dedicated circuit with GFCI breaker | $2,350 | [E1847658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847658/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2 Daniel Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-daniel-ct/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Rewired water-damaged receptacle outlets. Installed recessed lighting in the basement and add electrical sub panel. | $4,000 | [E1856413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856413/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [14 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-susanna-ct/) | 650 ft E | Roofing | Strip asphalt roof and install new. | $12,450 | [SF1853294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853294/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [67 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-stonehill-rd/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Remove window and cover. Remove and replace toilet and vanity with new. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $30,000 | [SF1850264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850264/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-dietz-rd/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851461/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [67 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-stonehill-rd/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $4,000 | [PL1850267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850267/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-37187 | $2,000 | [E1848639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848639/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [6 Dietz Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-dietz-ct/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Rewire 1st floor bathroom | $2,100 | [E1848337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848337/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [41 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-alwin-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-37187). | $8,000 | [SF1820757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1820757/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5 Dietz Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-dietz-rd/) | 940 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $36,600 | [SF1842242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842242/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Susanna Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-susanna-ct/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, plaster & paint, install flooring | $38,970 | [SF1841822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841822/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2 Cheryl Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-cheryl-ln/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-45072 | $2,000 | [E1843532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843532/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | [14 Daniel Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-daniel-ct/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | construct retaing wall located in the rear yard of the property | $36,000 | [SF1885978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885978/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [10 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-alwin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade and wire 1 heat pump amd 1 replacement water heater | $5,000 | [E1881349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881349/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [10 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-alwin-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replace electric water heater | $2,500 | [PL1878979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878979/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [19 Alwin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-alwin-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851459/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Stonehill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-stonehill-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. Partial roof. | $3,000 | [SF1844627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844627/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 8.

## More on this street

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

- [47 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-joan-rd/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [42 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-joan-rd/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [38 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-joan-rd/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [19 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-joan-rd/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [10 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-joan-rd/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025
- [9 Joan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-joan-rd/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 21:59 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-joan-rd/