# Building permits at 62 Colonial Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 312 Talbot Av, permitted May 14.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7, 2025: Remove 16 square of existing roofing check for rot and replace with 16 square of new roofing to code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (59 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Roofing | Remove 16 square of existing roofing check for rot and replace with 16 square of new roofing to code | $23,125 | [SF1720619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1720619/) |
| May 31, 2021 | Plumbing | replacement of steam boiler | $6,800 | [PL1190913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1190913/) |
| May 31, 2021 | Plumbing | Replacement of steam boiler. | $6,500 | [G1190909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1190909/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery storage installed on exterior of home | $52,950 | [E1904412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904412/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | wiring outlets and lights in 2 bedrooms | $28,000 | [E1904855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904855/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Install 2 bathroom fans | $2,500 | [E1902430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902430/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-elmhurst-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Add ADU to 3rd floor to create occupancy 2 family plus ADU | $180,000 | [ALT1861090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861090/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $55,941 | [SF1899374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899374/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 26 panels - 10.66kW DC. No ESS | $39,159 | [E1899377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899377/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [112 Millet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-millet-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Main panel replacement and replace meter and service disconnect | $4,400 | [E1899379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899379/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [140 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-norfolk-st/) | 860 ft S | Plumbing | gas retest | $300 | [G1897649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897649/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [135-135b Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--135b-spencer-st/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Permit to restore power to public meter turned off | $1,200 | [E1897449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897449/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 400 ft N | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system throughout four-story building, including facp, remote annunciator, nac power supply, smoke/co detection, pull stations, horn/strobes, low-frequency sounders, sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall interfaces and cellular communicator per approved plans. | $46,000 | [EFA1891835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1891835/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 400 ft N | Electrical | Data tv and internet wiring | $6,200 | [ELV1888731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888731/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Tv data and internet wiring | $4,500 | [ELV1888721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1888721/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [146-148a Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146--148a-norfolk-st/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Re-testimg gas pipes. | $500 | [G1889710](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889710/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [282-292 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282--292-talbot-av/) | 870 ft NE | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $157,680 | [SF1870554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870554/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [124 Southern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-southern-av/) | 260 ft S | Roofing | Replacing shingles on roof | $12,000 | [SF1875269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875269/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [8 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-wentworth-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 9 replacement windows- no structural changes. | $11,640 | [SF1871032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871032/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [188 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-talbot-av/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $18,872 | [SF1872012](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872012/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [9 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-elmhurst-st/) | 620 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof with Rubber EPDM and add gutters to garage | $31,340 | [SF1851087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851087/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of new intercom system and nurse call | $80,000 | [ELV1861284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861284/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 760 ft NW | Fire systems | Misc fire alarm adds only 10 devices total | $50,000 | [EFA1861274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861274/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [193 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/193-talbot-av/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | unit upgrades. devices, breakers, lighting and appliances. 31 units total | $180,000 | [E1861246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861246/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [15 Elmhurst St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elmhurst-st/) | 520 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof 10 Sqs | $10,920 | [SF1851077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851077/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [271 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/271-talbot-av/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace one window in unit 1. No structural changes. | $1,696 | [SF1848879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848879/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 New England Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-new-england-av/) | 400 ft N | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to Access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825156/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [151 Spencer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-spencer-st/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Pull low voltage cabling to access control, intercom, and cameras from device to IT Closet. | $96,000 | [ELV1825154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1825154/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Disconnect and make safe for (1) condenser & (1) fan for a cooler located on ground level near kitchen area. Feed (1) new condenser on roof from existing panel. Reconnect feed for new fan in cooler. Add convenience outlet near exterior condenser on roof. | $6,000 | [E1906229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906229/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-wheatland-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | roof replace | $20,000 | [SF1903183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903183/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Wire a gas fed York furnace. | $800 | [E1902780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902780/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [14 Whitman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitman-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Oil to Gas Conversion for York Furnace in the Basement. | $8,000 | [G1901248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901248/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [316-324 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--324-talbot-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | replace section of leaking cast iron stack | $3,000 | [PL1900466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900466/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | New Plumbing for 4 Family | $40,000 | [PL1899057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899057/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [16 Oakwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-oakwood-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair front deck. | $7,000 | [SF1889761](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889761/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire electrical circuits serving Units 1–3 and perform necessary work to make the existing electrical wiring safe and code compliant | $38,000 | [E1879850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879850/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [11 Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-whitfield-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-860356) | $4,000 | [SF1852485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852485/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [26-28 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-wentworth-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Repair and replace fire-damaged roof, replace damaged structural components as required, and paint fire-damaged areas as part of the restoration on the 3rd floor | $40,000 | [SF1877208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877208/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Service upgrade from 200 Amp to 400 Amp. Upgrade range from gas to electric and add 2 heat pumps | $18,000 | [E1875520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875520/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire second floor Bath/kitchen remodel Bath addition 200a service upgrade | $18,000 | [E1875095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875095/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [15-31 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--31-norfolk-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Piping in 2 boilers, an indirect water heater and a mixing valve | $10,000 | [PL1873167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873167/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [15-31 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--31-norfolk-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Piping in 2 gas-fired boilers. | $5,000 | [G1873163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873163/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Remodel 1 full bathroom, kitchen and add 1 new full bath | $10,000 | [PL1871362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871362/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [305-319 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305--319-talbot-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Flat roof membrane replacement | $146,480 | [SF1862587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862587/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | install backflow to boiler | $300 | [PL1867271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867271/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [156 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | install new boiler in basement | $3,000 | [G1867272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867272/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $11,360 | [SF1862630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862630/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | New construction requires the installation of a low voltage fire alarm for this 4 unit residential property. | $14,000 | [EFA1864991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864991/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [64 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-norfolk-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs including replacement of kitchen cabinets and finishes in 1 existing bathroom and 1 existing kitchen. Creation of 10x7 bathroom on second floor. | $146,387 | [SF1861023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861023/) |
| Jun 14, 2026 | [306 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-talbot-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Add 8 Receptacles outlets and two baseboards heat for two rooms | $2,000 | [E1859633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859633/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [39 Chipman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-chipman-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $13,598 | [SF1857122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857122/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install cable internet | $5,000 | [ELV1859398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859398/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Install hard wire smoke detectors and CO detectors throughout the units | $5,000 | [EFA1859389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859389/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Complete wire a brand new 4 family home. Ufer ground, 400 amp service, outlets, switches and recess lights | $70,000 | [E1859386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859386/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [160-166 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160--166-norfolk-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | change the prep sink into a indirect with proper air gap {per request of the health department} | $3,200 | [PL1853520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853520/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Westcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-westcott-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | New electrical service, ductwork repair, heat pump install, window & door install, bulkhead install, range & hood install, bath vents. gutter & downspouts install, removal of vents and pipes. | $108,550 | [SF1847716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847716/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [40 Wentworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-wentworth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes all windows being replaced on 1st floor | $10,479 | [SF1847469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847469/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [312 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-talbot-av/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | Construction of new four-family residential building.;E[plans] filed.;Fire Alarm &; Sprinkler to be installed, permeable surfaces required and compliance with 9th Edition of IBC 2015 &; 780 CMR for Energy Code.; Recorded Easement for parking; with 29 Southern Ave.;Please Note: Any Exterior modificat | $750,000 | [ERT1612091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1612091/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [21 Edson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-edson-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | re-roofing | $6,500 | [SF1848568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848568/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [84 Wheatland Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-wheatland-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Remove existing flat roofing system and install new TPO roofing system including underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, intake ventilation, and related roofing accessories. | $32,990 | [SF1847173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847173/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace hot water system Boston Public Schools. Fees waived. Letter attached | $220,000 | [PL1846586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846586/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [155 Talbot Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-talbot-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heating system and storage tanks | $220,000 | [G1846592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846592/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [60-64 Westview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60--64-westview-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Installation of light pole and light bollards. | $19,400 | [E1846469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846469/) |

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 19:45 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-colonial-av/