# Building permits at 7 Ashford Te, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $632,900 alteration or repair at 40-42 Ashford St, permitted Jun 22.

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 23, 2025: Strip entire roof and install new 24 square feet of asphalt shingles roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Roofing | Strip entire roof and install new 24 square feet of asphalt shingles roof. | $15,650 | [SF1563452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1563452/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [46 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-ashford-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and unit 2 | $16,000 | [SF1902494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902494/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [15-17 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-wadsworth-st/) | 85 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Correcting violation of existing living space in the basement. application for legalize Additional living space in basement for unit 1 | $10,000 | [ALT1832648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832648/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wadsworth-st/) | 130 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $16,142 | [SF1806130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806130/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [28 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-wadsworth-st/) | 210 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing rubber roof and install new rubber roofing system. Replace drip edge, install chimney flashing/lead work, replace one damaged skylight, and replace any rotten roof sheathing as needed. | $13,440 | [SF1855810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855810/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [8 Hartley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-hartley-te/) | 85 ft E | Roofing | Rubber roof replacement: Remove and dispose of one layer of existing rubber roof material. Install new black EPDM rubber roof system, 1-inch polyisocyanurate insulation roof system. Remove and dispose of all waste and debris from jobsite. | $20,650 | [SF1846437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846437/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of trash room and separation with non bearing walls for package storage. (No Life Safety, No Egress, No Change Occupancy) | $30,000 | [SF1906550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906550/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft SE | Sign | Installation of 6 sign cabinets for retail tenants: The UPS Store, Maura Spa, 2 for CSC Commonwealth Sports Club and two blank cabinets for future tenants. BPDA stamped master plan attached. | $159,338 | [ALT1863067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863067/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Install MI cable feeders for new fire pump controller/transfer switch. Install new lighting and outlets as per plans. | $95,000 | [E1887996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887996/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [40 Malvern St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-malvern-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | BU SOFTBALL: Install (2) New Utility Cabinets behind home plate seating area; Relocate existing electrical infrastructure to new cabinets; Furnish equip w/in cabinets to feed the following-New Press Box, New elevator/lift Electrical; (2) New GFI Receptacles [1 left/1 right field]; Comm. Conduit | $41,000 | [E1886400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886400/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [84 Gardner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-gardner-st/) | 410 ft S | Electrical | installing a temporary generator for the day of event to run the stage power | $1,200 | [ETS1889728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1889728/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 340 ft W | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 340 ft W | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 340 ft W | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 340 ft W | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [37 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-ashford-st/) | 400 ft SW | Plumbing | Install 3 gas meter and gas pipe | $3,500 | [G1879449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879449/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Renovation to existing pool and components. Wire new lights and pump as per plans. | $15,000 | [E1871854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871854/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified  | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 430 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [100 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-ashford-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | To provide power via generator at 89 Ashford street(softball field) for BU graduation on 5/17/2026 | $1,500 | [ETS1846096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1846096/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1079-1089 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1079--1089-commonwealth-av/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | wire 15 fob readers and 25 cameras | $18,000 | [ELV1847250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1847250/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [7 Saint Lukes Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-saint-lukes-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | add circuit for water fountain and bath GFCI | $600 | [E1906880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906880/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linden-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $2,800 | [PL1904686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904686/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1047 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-commonwealth-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Selective removal of water damaged drywall and insulation. | $77,000 | [SF1904694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904694/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Adding a half bath and a drinking fountain on first floor. | $9,000 | [PL1901956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901956/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [278 Babcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278-babcock-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install underground PVC conduits for new bollard lights. | $2,500 | [E1894585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894585/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1125 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1125-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | RTU replacement. Disconnect and reconnect gas piping | $52,000 | [G1889217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889217/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [44-46 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-brighton-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Convert existing office into an ADA-compliant single-user restroom. | $45,847 | [SF1870522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870522/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |

## 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 | Jun 2, 2026 | 80 Gardner St | 410 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposal is 6-story development with 36 proposed res dus" | [BOA1839746](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-15 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 22:53 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-ashford-te/