# Building permits at 53 Glen Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $496,185 alteration or repair at 9-11 Ackley Pl, permitted May 28.

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 13: PARTIAL Shingle Roofing Replacement //. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (44 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Roofing | PARTIAL Shingle Roofing Replacement //. - EPDM Membrane Replacement //. - Skylight Replacement – EPDM Rubber Roof (VELUX Skylights – X Units) | $9,300 | [SF1847289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847289/) |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Fire systems | Replace Existing conventional Panel to a new conventional panel - MS10 Wiring and install fire alarm devices for a commercial place | $17,000 | [EFA1838265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1838265/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Fire systems | Amending;ALT1704742;Improvements to sprinkler and fire alarm systems in common areas of the first floor such as kitchen, first floor entrance and hallways, first floor main office, and back entrance. The work entails adding 18 sprinkler heads to the FP system, 6 strobe/horns, and 7 smoke detectors t | $46,606 | [A1817478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1817478/) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Electrical | Partial renovation of basement, kitchen, second floor and addition of laundry room. | $29,100 | [E1760710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1760710/) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Plumbing | renovation of 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, bar sink | $18,000 | [PL1763445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1763445/) |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovations to an exisitng building including exterior envelope improvments, trim, windows and select roofing. Select site work, including paving, stairs and railings. Accessibility upgrades including common bathroom and kitchen. Interior paint finishes and flooring replacement. ALT filed ALT1704742 | $757,000 | [SF1704727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1704727/) |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | New concrete and granite uniform stairs on Entry B (main entrance), new guardrails and continuous handrails. New stairwell and opening from first floor Office to basement. Reinforcement of existing floor framing of the kitchen back entry landing space, consisting of 2x4s on flat. | $25,526 | [ALT1704742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1704742/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Electrical | Install electrical conduit for WIFI | $25,000 | [E1670593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1670593/) |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Plumbing | Install gas boiler - backflow preventer | $2,500 | [PL1658027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1658027/) |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Plumbing | Installing gas boiler | $3,000 | [G1658025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1658025/) |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Electrical | Relocate the electrical service | $2,000 | [E769893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E769893/) |
| Apr 18, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace water heater. | Not listed | [PL354127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL354127/) |
| Apr 18, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace water heater. | Not listed | [G354128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G354128/) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | Electrical | replace bathrromfan | $250 | [E210817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E210817/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical | New construction 2 family house | $50,000 | [E1875080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875080/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glenside-av/) | 220 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd Floor: 1 Gas Stove, 1 Gas Dryer, 1 Naviem Combo Gas, 1 Gas Fireplace | $3,600 | [G1864113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864113/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 200 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of new plumbing for the houses | $45,000 | [PL1848976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848976/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [10 Glenside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-glenside-av/) | 200 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas for the house | $8,000 | [G1848982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848982/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | [75 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-forest-hills-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade the service for 100amps to 200amps and add public meter | $5,000 | [E1897183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897183/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | 50A EV charging station install for apartment 1 | $1,500 | [E1886273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886273/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glade-av/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and raplacing 8 windows | $8,425 | [SF1887929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887929/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [45 Lourdes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-lourdes-av/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | 40 gal gas water heater | $3,700 | [G1886241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886241/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [69 Robeson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-robeson-st/) | 950 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles. Install 6 feet ice and water protection. Cover the remaining roof with underlayment. Install lifetime asphalt shingles to entire roof including drip edge. Dispose of materials waste. | $40,000 | [SF1881995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881995/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [69 Robeson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-robeson-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Infill the upper-level floor interior to accomadate room with a bathroom for the office. see estaimte for detai1 Office has been approved by BOA 1/20/1998 no other office has been approved Ward Inspector is to verify in the field | $134,647 | [ALT1813265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813265/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 960 ft W | Demolition | Removal of underground storage tanks discovered during demolition of the existing building. Tanks have been removed from the ground, but need to be disposed of. All waste has been drained and disposed. This is an amendment/ addition to ERT1120164. EPA#MAR000636423.*6/20/24 application assigned to FD | $1,000 | [A1617323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1617323/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [90 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-forest-hills-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | In Unit 3 Install (2) 120v 20a a/c receptacles on the third floor (middle bedroom and back bedroom) | $2,300 | [E1874097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874097/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | We noticed a discrepancy between the existing conditions plan and the actual field condition. This required the footings along gridline L to be redesigned. Building Permit: ERT1120164 | $8,000 | [A1653374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1653374/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3345 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3345-washington-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | replace 4 roof drains for the boston police | $4,000 | [PL1872793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872793/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [159 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-forest-hills-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Install customer-supplied EV charger at exterior parking space with ~75' run; add 2-pole 50A breaker and service lockout; install two mini breakers to free panel space; set up charger | $1,600 | [E1871352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871352/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Installing washer and dryer outlet on the 2nd and 3rd floor | $3,500 | [E1869495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869495/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [16 Glade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glade-av/) | 410 ft SE | Plumbing | Add 2 laundries on 2nd and 3rd floor | $7,000 | [PL1867354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867354/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 820 ft N | Plumbing | -Disconnect and remove 3rd floor water heater. -install new hot water line to connect 3rd floor to water heater in basement -Reroute stack vent over a couple feet from floor of 3rd floor up through roof. | $1,900 | [PL1861504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861504/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 820 ft N | Plumbing | disconnect and cap gas line to old 3rd floor furnace and water heater | $250 | [G1861512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861512/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-forest-hills-st/) | 990 ft N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof including skylight replacement | $59,975 | [SF1860139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860139/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [155 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-forest-hills-st/) | 540 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild of back porches | $36,400 | [SF1857937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857937/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [46 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-forest-hills-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1856607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856607/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [59 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-forest-hills-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | - relocate ev charger - exterior work, adding lighting and outlets on deck - interior work, adding lights to existing wiring in living room, laundry room, hallway | $5,000 | [E1852054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852054/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [83 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-glen-rd/) | 410 ft E | Electrical | Direct wiring to replacement HVAC system | $1,500 | [E1851591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851591/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3371-3375 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3371--3375-washington-st/) | 960 ft W | Sign | Install (1) Channel Letters on Raceway with Dimensional Graphics Flush mount to fascia (retic. brick) using hardware | $9,989 | [ALT1847158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847158/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [26 Sigourney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-sigourney-st/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $14,516 | [SF1844690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844690/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [493 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-walnut-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | remove meter socket and exterior fixtures for siding | $1,000 | [E1902933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902933/) |
| Aug 29, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | temp service | $2,000 | [ETS1894784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1894784/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [493 Walnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/493-walnut-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install New Siding and 3 New Windows (Removal and Disposal of Existing Siding by Others) | $115,000 | [SF1886345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886345/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [48 Peter Parley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-peter-parley-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Selective interior demolition of the third floor of an existing single-family residence, including protection of adjacent areas, removal of drywall and finishes, debris disposal, and final cleanup. No structural modifications are included | $11,500 | [SF1872033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872033/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5-7 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-ackley-pl/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 9-11 Ackley Pl ERT application (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy  | $496,180 | [ERT1672941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672941/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,800 | [SF1869910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869910/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869900/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [13 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-union-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Blown Cellulose-Walls R-13 | $4,500 | [SF1869890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869890/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | remodel basement, install lights and outlets | $3,000 | [E1869733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869733/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36a-36c Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36a--36c-union-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remodel Basement Storage: Frame and insulate exterior walls. Frame storage partition walls. Lighting and outlets Relocate laundry appliances Drywall, taping and painting. | $79,584 | [ALT1843265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843265/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | To erect a new three-story residential building with two units and two exterior parking spaces; see companion case 5-7 Ackley Pl ERT1672941 (two buildings on one lot with a total of four units and four parking spaces); a prior iteration of this project was previously reviewed by James Kennedy*Filing | $496,185 | [ERT1672942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1672942/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [12 Union Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-union-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | In ground pool | $2,000 | [E1862117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862117/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | 3297 Washington St. - Brookside Community Health Center - RTU replacement new fused disconnects mounted to unit, disconnect existing units, extend existing feeders, reconnect control wiring at new units. Mtec118x | $9,845 | [E1856068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856068/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3293-3297 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3293--3297-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Water Service Piping, backflow & Flange Ball Valve | $3,000 | [PL1855767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855767/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [14 Greenley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-greenley-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Connections for air source heat pump heating system in unit 3 only - (1) condenser and (1) air handler in the attic. | $10,000 | [E1855127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855127/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [24 Forest Hills St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-forest-hills-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Install new vanity toilet shower pan and valve | $3,000 | [PL1855281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855281/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9-11 Ackley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-ackley-pl/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | *At risk permit Foundation only;*J.K. Application re-assigned to FD by M.O. on 5.26.26 | $496,185 | [FND1835653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1835653/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3377-3379 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3377--3379-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Running a new line for stove, running a new wire CNC machine and add 16 outlets | $3,000 | [E1852007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852007/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,500 | [PL1843474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843474/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24-28 Gartland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--28-gartland-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement, work in 28 Gartland St only. | $7,000 | [G1843470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1843470/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [10 Ophir St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-ophir-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $7,611 | [SF1843737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843737/) |

## More on this street

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

- [54 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-glen-rd/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024
- [58 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-glen-rd/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [71 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-glen-rd/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [30 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glen-rd/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025
- [83 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-glen-rd/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [20-22 Glen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-glen-rd/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 14:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 14 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-glen-rd/