# Building permits at 540 Metropolitan Av, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 600 ft since May 1, the largest $600,000.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 12: Interior: Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown Install caulk in the. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (49 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 540 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior: Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown Install caulk in the crack. Exterior: Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $86,000 | [ALT1824023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824023/) |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Plumbing | Replace gas stove with new stove. And re-testing gas line | $600 | [G1579588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1579588/) |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Alteration or repair | 1) R-38 unrestricted - settled cellulose 2) Automatic Sweep single flange 3) Weatherstrip s/Q-lon or equal 4) Attic/basement blower door guided sealing with two-part foam 5) Recessed Light Enclosure 6) Replace Clothes Dryer Transition Duct only 7) Weatherstrip ( q-lon or equal) & R- Code attic hatc | $5,185 | [SF893113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF893113/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Bradlee Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-bradlee-pk/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 20 replacement windows - no structural work | $42,763 | [SF1904098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904098/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [240 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-huntington-av/) | 630 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1897047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897047/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [57 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-thatcher-st/) | 570 ft SE | New building | Clarification of Scope: Work originally permitted under ALT1190330 was intended to change occupancy from a single-family to a two-family dwelling with a two-story rear addition. Due to structural compromise from environmental exposure, the original dwelling was razed under emergency demolition permi | $350,000 | [ERT1794454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1794454/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-thatcher-st/) | 750 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [E1896273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896273/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [8 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-thatcher-st/) | 750 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 tesla battery installed on exterior of home | $80,100 | [SF1896265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896265/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [19 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-thatcher-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | installing a burnham x204 boiler | $5,500 | [PL1901067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901067/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [19 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-thatcher-st/) | 700 ft S | Plumbing | install burnham x204 boiler | $5,500 | [G1901061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901061/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [257 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/257-huntington-av/) | 420 ft N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing for 257 Huntington Ave #1 | $3,878 | [SF1895229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895229/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [60 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-bradlee-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Full 100 AMP service replacement needed at site - Main service panel to be relocated to a code compliant location | $3,000 | [E1895638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895638/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [34 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradlee-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrestersizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 3 ton heat pump | $3,000 | [E1895720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895720/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [39 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradlee-st/) | 710 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $77,400 | [SF1885555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885555/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradlee-st/) | 710 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $77,400 | [E1885559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885559/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [5 Bradlee Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-bradlee-pk/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | replace valve and drain | $1,500 | [PL1872512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872512/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5 Bradlee Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-bradlee-pk/) | 700 ft E | Plumbing | replace valve and drain | $1,500 | [PL1871876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871876/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [39 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradlee-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site | $6,000 | [E1886077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886077/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [50 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-bradlee-st/) | 540 ft NE | New building | Subdivide lot for New Construction of a Two Family house, basement &; attic to remain unfinished, located at 50 Bradlee w/ 4 parking spaces(2-full &; 2- compact) and easement to 52 Bradlee (existing single to remain) w/ 2 parking spaces (1-full &; 1 compact).;e[Plan] filed.; | $600,000 | [ERT1598330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1598330/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5 Crane St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-crane-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Conversion of existing basement of my owner-occupied home into a small ADU for my 72-year-old retired mother. The proposed ADU will be fully contained within the existing footprint of the home. No expansion of the building is planned and there will be no visible changes to exterior of property. | $60,000 | [ALT1837192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837192/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [39 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-bradlee-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1887048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887048/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 530 ft E | Plumbing | Plumb bathroom and kitchenette in EDU | $7,000 | [PL1882025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882025/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | upgrade service 200 amps, adding one additional meter and panel, wiring the kitchen and bathroom, run wires for baseboard heaters, and installation of some light fixtures. | Not listed | [E1882818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882818/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [961 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/961-hyde-park-av/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | 1) Removal of all knob and tuning wires. 2) Installation of new wiring for a complete electrical upgrades to unit #1. 3) Installation of new electrical sub-panel for unit #1. | $15,800 | [E1872948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872948/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 470 ft S | Plumbing | Complete Plumbing for the remodel at the above address. | $12,000 | [PL1869104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869104/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site | $6,000 | [E1864293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864293/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5 Bradlee Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-bradlee-pk/) | 700 ft E | Other | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1847980.TUB TO SHOWER; | $19,431 | [SF1847141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847141/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5 Bradlee Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-bradlee-ln/) | 720 ft NE | Roofing | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1847980.Strip and re-roof 14sq Shingle 1sq TPO | $7,093 | [SF1855580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855580/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing single family home. | Not listed | [ALT1858943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858943/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [59 Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-greenwood-av/) | 910 ft SW | Roofing | Pending;ALT1858943 - Occupancy Committee.Remove and replace old existing shingles, 7 sq, right side only. Install high performance synthetic underlayment Apply up to 6 feet ice and water shields. Install GAF Timberline architectural shingles. All materials, labor, and debris clean up are included. | $2,800 | [SF1848047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848047/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5 Bradlee Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-bradlee-pk/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a 1 family dwellingNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | Not listed | [ALT1847980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847980/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [472 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-metropolitan-av/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage, windows and doors | $1,000 | [SF1851762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851762/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [60 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-bradlee-st/) | 600 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $46,800 | [SF1844863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844863/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [60 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-bradlee-st/) | 600 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $46,800 | [E1844866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844866/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 470 ft S | Alteration or repair | • Remove and dispose of wall to create an open space between the kitchen and dining room • Install LVL base (according the diagram included) • Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop | $16,000 | [SF1856450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856450/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [899 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/899-hyde-park-av/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair water main/ meter cracked and froze | $2,000 | [PL1845016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845016/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [3-5 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-thatcher-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace front Deck install new footing, and new staircase. | $9,000 | [SF1842856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842856/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [308 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/308-huntington-av/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Add Additional dwelling unit (ADU) in the basement. Add egress windows in the basement.;Home Owner Waiver | $25,000 | [ALT1773520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1773520/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [899 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/899-hyde-park-av/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Reinforce and covering loading dock-deck | $3,500 | [SF1844871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844871/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [472 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-metropolitan-av/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Make safe due to water and fire damage, added 2 new outdoor disconnects for temp. panels to feed remediation equipment | $2,000 | [E1846907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846907/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-bradlee-st/) | 610 ft E | Roofing | Replace roof shingles | $18,600 | [SF1845405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845405/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [97 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-tacoma-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-850979) yr2 | $3,000 | [SF1841499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841499/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [34 Thatcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-thatcher-st/) | 470 ft S | Alteration or repair | No record of occupancy for existing 1 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1841216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841216/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [72 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-tacoma-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 20 panels - 8.2kW DC. No Structural/No ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $33,843 | [SF1902995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902995/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [72 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-tacoma-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 20 panels - 8.2kW DC. No ESS. Existing solar system installed. | $23,690 | [E1902996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902996/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [72 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-tacoma-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Main panel replacement 200A | $3,200 | [E1903274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903274/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881741) | $5,000 | [SF1882614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882614/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 2 family home in existence for many years | Not listed | [ALT1858694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858694/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 100 AMP main service panel upgrade needed at site | $2,000 | [E1886085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886085/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Northeastern Churchill AHU Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264258 | $10,145 | [ELV1859015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859015/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [8 Crane St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-crane-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,500 | [SF1871883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871883/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Crane St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-crane-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1871858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871858/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [SF1851600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851600/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [40-40a Greenwood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--40a-greenwood-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 12.3 KW 30 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $66,411 | [E1851601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851601/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [84 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-tacoma-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $26,700 | [SF1855818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855818/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [84 Tacoma St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-tacoma-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $26,700 | [E1855820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855820/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5 Manion Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-manion-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1856382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856382/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [9 Lockwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-lockwood-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 5, 2026 | [96 Bradlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bradlee-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.4 kw 12 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $30,900 | [SF1841814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841814/) |

## 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 | Mar 10, 2026 | 203 Clare Av | 0.22 mi N | To erect a 3 story 4 multi family residence on clare avenue, hyde park, boston the new architectural project… | [BOA1804462](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-07 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

Other addresses on Metropolitan Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [528 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026
- [514 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/514-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025
- [499 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/499-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [583 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/583-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [589 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/589-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [491 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/491-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [593 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [472 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [612 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/612-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [619 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/619-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 06:32 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, 05:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/540-metropolitan-av/