# Building permits at 68 Rowe St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 55 Brown Av, permitted Sep 18.

Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 27, 2025: Installation of 24v conventional fire alarm panel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (55 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 520 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Fire systems | Installation of 24v conventional fire alarm panel, communicator and devices for a newly constructed 4-family residential building. | $4,900 | [EFA1724862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1724862/) |
| May 5, 2025 | Fire systems | rough wiring for a low voltage fire sys 4 family new contruction | $2,000 | [EFA1715753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1715753/) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Electrical | new 4 family 400 amp service over head see attached plans in documents section | $55,000 | [E1686744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1686744/) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing in a 4 unit apartment building with 2 and 1/2 bathrooms and a kitchen and laundry connection in each unit | $70,000 | [PL1678674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1678674/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | [2-6 Fowle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-fowle-st/) | 230 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,758 | [SF1850283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850283/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [29 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-rowe-st/) | 520 ft N | New building | Erect two (2) family structure on existing 4,104 square foot lot with parking for 2 vehicles in enclosed garage.;Permit application is under the;10th Edition.;E[plans] Filed.; | $150,000 | [ERT1748690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1748690/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [SF1904146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904146/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [E1904151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904151/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Addition | Erect a rear addition to existing school as per plans.Reassigned to DB on 6/26/2026 | $150,000 | [ALT1804788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804788/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-876598) | $3,000 | [SF1882616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882616/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904526/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1897096 - Occupancy CommitteeInstalling 6 ductless mini split heads and 1 outdoor condenser | $34,000 | [SF1896334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896334/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [12 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hadwin-wy/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $200 | [G1899630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899630/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Full gut remodel of interior Replace all fixtures DW+Plaster+Paint Refinish Floors Till all bathrooms Replace Cabinets Refrence ALT1861039 | $500,000 | [SF1901755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901755/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hadwin-wy/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist with Spray Foam - R-15 Closed cell | $1,100 | [SF1900424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900424/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 690 ft SW | Electrical | New home. 200amps overhead service. Finished basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. Recessed lighting in main areas. Center fixture in each bedroom. Cat6 data runs in each family area. Fire protection | $35,000 | [E1901212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901212/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 690 ft SW | Plumbing | New construction | $5,000 | [PL1900983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900983/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Ductless mini split and 100 Amp existing panel upgrade | $2,450 | [E1896272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896272/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the outside walls with blown cellulose | $13,733 | [SF1821193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1821193/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1894314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894314/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 860 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Install 6ft vinyl fence on property line | $1,000 | [ALT1894745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894745/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [20 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-destefano-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1890138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890138/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Wire for coax to one location in basement apartment | $150 | [ELV1886623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886623/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 730 ft SW | Fire systems | Wire One 120V Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector in basement apartment. | $250 | [EFA1886619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886619/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Replace existing electrical service with a new 200 amp overhaed service,with 2 new meters for a total of 4. 1 meter for apt 16,1 meter for apt 18,1 meter for the new basement apt, and 1 meter for the common area. Wire the new basement apartment for light and power. | $11,000 | [E1886614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886614/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hadwin-wy/) | 900 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 bath | $3,500 | [PL1886782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886782/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 470 ft SE | Roofing | Work description consists of removal and disposal of existing roof shingles and installation of new GAF roofing material/shingles. | $13,500 | [SF1880100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880100/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split condenser wiring (4.25 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1878274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878274/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 910 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | NEW CAT6 CABLING SCOPE: Total Cables – 66) 12 – 1 Port Wireless Access Point Locations 11 – 1 Port Wall Phone Locations 11 – 1 Port Projector Locations 16 – 2 Port Wall Drop Locations | $60,000 | [ELV1873898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873898/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | 2 family plumbing for both units. | $35,000 | [PL1869765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869765/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 840 ft E | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [SF1867122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867122/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 840 ft E | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [E1867140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867140/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | Bring existing outlets into the new framed exterior walls in 3 classrooms on the 3rd floor. | $4,500 | [E1863227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863227/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of classrooms | $256,032 | [SF1856151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856151/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Grading | Exploratory excavation of existing school ahead of ALT1804788 being issued. | $50,000 | [SF1853560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853560/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Palfrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-palfrey-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $55,000 | [ALT1852700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852700/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 2 baths 2 kitchens | $7,500 | [PL1798226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798226/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | Installing burglar alarm system in Brooke Charter School. | $6,800 | [ELV1843485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843485/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-prospect-av/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | EV charger | $1,366 | [E1848791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848791/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [483-497 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483--497-hyde-park-av/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $4,854 | [SF1844929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844929/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844680/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacing a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model # 3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [SF1899332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899332/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [36 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-mount-hope-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Wiring a ductless Gree mini split Head. Model #3vir18hp230v1ah 18btu. | $1,000 | [E1899334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899334/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22-24 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-mount-hope-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in first floor bathroom. Replace toilet, vanity, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1895798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895798/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [15-17 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-brown-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Window and door Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 4 doors and 1 window. | $25,000 | [SF1894378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894378/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site ID: IC-34 ( 625 Hyde Park Ave @ Canterbury St) | $15,000 | [E1881006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881006/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing an old cast iron boiler with a new one. Need to modify inocming gas line and inlet. | $10,000 | [G1867719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867719/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [48 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-sherwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1867967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867967/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Upgrade wiring and service to 200AMP. Install new boiler. Patch walls and ceiling and paint. Sand and re-finish HW Floors. No structural work. No exterior work. | $78,944 | [SF1848027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848027/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire of house 1st floor and 2nd floor 2 bathrooms and kitchen and hallway basement laundry | $15,000 | [E1862486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862486/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Adding a laundry box in a 2nd floor bedroom. New PVC drain stack tied in directly to the 3" main in basement, and individual vent tying into 4" vent stack in attic crawl space. Replacing exisiting non-functioning natural gas cast iron boiler with new Burnham X-207N-TH natural gas fired boiler. | $13,500 | [PL1861046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861046/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 625 Hyde Park Ave. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Odas_1c-34 | $1,500 | [E1861514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861514/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [48 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-sherwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-867515) | $6,000 | [SF1856241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856241/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [224 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | add outlets on a new wall, and install switch install 6 recessed lights and 1 recessed light on closet | $1,800 | [E1850570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850570/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Full bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [PL1850692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850692/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Complete Bathroom renovation | $2,500 | [E1849969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849969/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodeling including installation of new walk-in shower | $29,200 | [SF1848002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848002/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2-2h Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2h-sheldon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of three condensers, one air handler, one evaporator coil, and three mini split heads. | $10,115 | [E1838480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1838480/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [446-450 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/446--450-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Installing fire alarm system Two pull stations Two smoke Three horns strobes One cooking hood One beacon One strobe only | $4,000 | [EFA1846002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846002/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Rowe St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [65 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-rowe-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [74-76 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-rowe-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [35 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-rowe-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [29 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-rowe-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [21-23 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-rowe-st/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [6 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-rowe-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025
- [130-145 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130--145-rowe-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025
- [153 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-rowe-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 10:09 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-rowe-st/