# Building permits at 6 Ernest Av, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 21: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (38 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (488613315) | $2,000 | [SF1784067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1784067/) |
| May 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Basement finishing- create family room | $31,500 | [ALT1151559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1151559/) |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Electrical | Basement Renovation | $3,000 | [E1134108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1134108/) |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Electrical | Wiring for cable tv | $300 | [ELV639405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV639405/) |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Fire systems | 120 volt smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors | $1,200 | [EFA639406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA639406/) |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Electrical | New House | $11,500 | [E639268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E639268/) |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Plumbing | plumbing for residence | $12,000 | [PL632653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL632653/) |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Plumbing | Install New fixtures | $3,000 | [G632771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G632771/) |
| Jun 28, 2016 | Electrical | 100 Amp overhead temporary service | $500 | [ETS603264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS603264/) |
| May 27, 2016 | New building | Erect a new, 2 story;Single Family Dwelling on existing 5,000 sq ft;vacant Lot. | $214,000 | [ERT495421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT495421/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-w-milton-st/) | 130 ft SE | Alteration or repair | insulation and weatherization | $3,086 | [SF1899106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899106/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ernest-av/) | 120 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic floor with 15" cellulose, knee wall slope with 6" cellulose, and vinyl walls with 4" cellulose | $11,920 | [SF1855026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855026/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition permit work to correct existing violation #V915218 and #V915277. Also patch hole in the wall to fix fishing electrical. | $1,500 | [SF1904109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904109/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [90 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-como-rd/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Attic, exterior walls, and basement insulation | $7,851 | [SF1891861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891861/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3 W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-w-milton-st/) | 270 ft S | Electrical | Take care of electrical service during siding work. | $2,000 | [E1878166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878166/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [7 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-vallaro-rd/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacing old windows and slider | $8,000 | [SF1901048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901048/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | Cap off waste and bent and hotton, cold waterline. In attic and basement | $1,500 | [PL1901118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901118/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ernest-av/) | 280 ft N | Plumbing | gas test and gas stove hook up and piping | $6,500 | [G1878686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878686/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [52 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-vallaro-rd/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A. | $6,500 | [E1882385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882385/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ernest-av/) | 280 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a gas furnace | $6,500 | [G1879505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879505/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3 W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-w-milton-st/) | 270 ft S | Roofing | Install new roof, Install new siding | $27,000 | [SF1855737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855737/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | new 200 amp service and one plublic meter two family | $3,500 | [E1867776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867776/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1896 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1896-river-st/) | 630 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair Deck | $300 | [SF1855852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855852/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [61 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-como-rd/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1849449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849449/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [6 Solaris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-solaris-rd/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | replacing porch rails and flooring and a small damage to part of the upstars siding | $3,000 | [SF1850708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850708/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37r W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37r-w-milton-st/) | 760 ft SE | Solar | Removal and Reinstall of existing 9.48kW DC (29 panels) rooftop solar array due to reroof. System to be reinstalled as originally designed. | $12,150 | [SF1846172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846172/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [37r W Milton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37r-w-milton-st/) | 760 ft SE | Solar | Removal and Reinstall of existing 9.48kW DC (29 panels) rooftop solar array due to reroof. System to be reinstalled as originally designed, no changes to electrical equipment | $8,100 | [E1846183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846183/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [85 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-como-rd/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 855704) | $7,000 | [SF1843884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843884/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sanford-st/) | 350 ft NE | Roofing | remove and replace 1000sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change in structure | $11,681 | [SF1842175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842175/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [53 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-danny-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $44,392 | [SF1902233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902233/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [26 Solaris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-solaris-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Remove & replace corroded two plus one 200A meter enclosure. Reinstall all bonding / grounding. | $1,200 | [E1904501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904501/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | rewire two family and upgrade service | $18,000 | [E1899368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899368/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Main service panel relocation needed at site | $1,500 | [E1895630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895630/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion | $3,000 | [PL1887111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887111/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [54 Solaris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-solaris-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Pending;ALT1695469 Occupancy Committee.Strip and reroof 60-mil PVC membrane.; | $13,755 | [SF1694490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1694490/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [54 Solaris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-solaris-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clarify Occupancy of existing 2 Family | Not listed | [ALT1695469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1695469/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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 | $100,800 | [SF1874993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874993/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi 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 | $100,800 | [E1874998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874998/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Ran gas line for new meter | $1,500 | [G1874569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874569/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $21,808 | [SF1879385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879385/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Wire new basement unit | $5,500 | [E1875599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875599/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [13 W Milton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-w-milton-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $95,100 | [SF1872514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872514/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [13 W Milton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-w-milton-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $95,100 | [E1872515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872515/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchens and bathrooms. Selective demolition in preparation of ALT1863351. | $10,000 | [SF1868473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868473/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Trane 3 Ton, Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Left Side of the House and Trane 3 Ton, Air Handler in the Attic for the Second Floor. Equipment Replacement | $20,000 | [SF1857039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857039/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [39-41 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-danny-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Cover underside of existing deck with PVC and or Galvanized corrugated sheet to protect seasonal equipment from dripping rain water. Pitch sheet 1/4' per ft. Allow for ventilation. | $3,000 | [SF1853599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853599/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [44 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-como-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Replace 100 ampere panel and install two circuits for air conditioning. Also, two outside g.f.c.i receptacles. | $1,500 | [E1860115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860115/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Renovate 2 full baths | $5,000 | [PL1859331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859331/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wire a 3 ton, 6.9KW heat pump and air handler. | $1,000 | [E1858796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858796/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | install recessed lights in the bedrooms, hallway, and living room, as well as renovating both bathrooms and upgrading service | $14,000 | [E1857195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857195/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | renovating a full bathroom and change the half bathroom to a full bathroom using a closet space remove the carpet on first floor and stairs and make a room for stuckable W/D next to bathroom | $70,000 | [SF1839024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839024/) |

## 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 | May 5, 2026 | 1904 River St | 570 ft N | Zoning appeal: ""Clarification: 1904 River street is one of two existing 2 story structures on the same lot…" | [BOA1807767](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-22 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 1900 River St | 620 ft N | Zoning appeal: ""Clarification: 1900 River street is one of two existing 2 story structures on the same lot…" | [BOA1807763](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-22 |

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 Ernest Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ernest-av/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [14 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ernest-av/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 14:04 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 10 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-ernest-av/