# Building permits at 71 Cottage Rd, Boston, MA One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 13: Repair small walkout deck on the rear of the building install new decking board and fix handrails. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repair small walkout deck on the rear of the building install new decking board and fix handrails. Repair and replace decking board in the front of the building including steps. Install a new concrete around the front of the building. | $25,000 | [SF1872115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872115/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 39 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 220 ft NE | Solar | Install 11.07 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 27 panels total. No ESS / Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $45,000 | [SF1877833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877833/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 220 ft NE | Solar | Install 11.07 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 27 panels total. No ESS / Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $45,000 | [E1877843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877843/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [75 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-grove-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Structural modifications per engineer letter. | $2,500 | [ALT1877838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877838/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [6 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-birch-rd/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | New Insulation, wood strap, PVC, trims, Siding, gutters, install 1 window, install 1 door, flashing, fix drip edge, reinstall light fixtures. | $62,442 | [SF1903659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903659/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [186 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-glenellen-rd/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace the wooden siding on home with vinyl siding. | $35,000 | [SF1901089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901089/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [14-16 Birch Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-birch-rd/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | * Remove and replace Counter tops * Remove and replace Cabinet fronts * Add Tile to bathroom Wall (Fiberglass base remains) | $1,200 | [SF1882568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882568/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 360 ft E | Plumbing | Installing one w\|c laundry tray, lav. | $4,000 | [PL1888918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888918/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [151 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-grove-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. | $1,701 | [SF1881575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881575/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 440 ft W | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [SF1875961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875961/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Dana Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-rd/) | 440 ft W | Solar | 10 Modules-roof mounted - 4.300 kwdc | $25,000 | [E1875968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875968/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of (1) Bow Window and (1) Entry Door in existing openings. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $21,661 | [SF1877249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877249/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [139 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-glenellen-rd/) | 910 ft W | Solar | 20 Modules-roof mounted - 8.600 kwdc | $40,054 | [SF1877172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877172/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 950 ft W | Solar | 14 Modules-roof mounted - 6.020 kwdc | $26,532 | [SF1876001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1876001/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [169 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-glenellen-rd/) | 950 ft W | Solar | 14 Modules-roof mounted - 6.020 kwdc | $26,532 | [E1875996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875996/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [108 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-glenellen-rd/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovations of existing kitchen and bathrooms. No change to building footprint. | $100,000 | [SF1852696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852696/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | unit #1. Replace existing FPE panel in unit, install laundry hookup in converted linen closet | $5,000 | [E1879582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879582/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom and Closet Modification | $20,100 | [SF1877347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877347/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [139 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-glenellen-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | 20 Modules-roof mounted - 8.600 kwdc | $40,054 | [E1877174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877174/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5 Fairlane Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fairlane-rd/) | 850 ft W | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1875681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875681/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5 Fairlane Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-fairlane-rd/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $11,000 | [SF1863546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863546/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [83 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-grove-st/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 163478687) | $3,000 | [SF1861625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861625/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [176 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/176-glenellen-rd/) | 890 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $170 | [G1865053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865053/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Bryant Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-bryant-rd/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,218 | [SF1859604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859604/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [26 Oak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-rd/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1858950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858950/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [111-115 Grove St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111--115-grove-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | Unit 7 100 amp panel replacement whole home surge protector | $2,927 | [E1860253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860253/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [2543 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2543-centre-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 16 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $47,301 | [SF1858160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858160/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [32 Vogel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-vogel-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $5,000 | [SF1902478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902478/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [89 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-glenellen-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Replace asphalt shingles, underlayment, ice and water on edges, and drip edge | $5,000 | [SF1891633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891633/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [2389 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2389-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883628/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 bathtub, and 1 shower stall. | $8,000 | [PL1878295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878295/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 boiler (demolition) and 1 furnace. 1st Floor: 1 range. | $3,000 | [G1875143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875143/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [30 Rockingham Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rockingham-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Apartment #309. Installed new 20 ampere, 240 volt, circuit from left side of living room to the right side. All wiring in surface metal raceway and installed on A.F.C.I, two pole circuit breaker. | $900 | [E1877100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877100/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [78 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-glenellen-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Strip & re-roof house | $12,500 | [SF1867009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867009/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [32 Vogel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-vogel-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Repair existing chimney including crown rebuild, masonry repointing, and installation of new stainless steel chimney cap. Replace one roof plumbing vent pipe boot and replace damaged fascia board at front elevation. No structural modifications. | $3,008 | [SF1858989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858989/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of kitchen and bath Kitchen: 5 recessed lights + 2 lights 1 stove: 220 v 50 amp 1 dishwasher 1 disposal 1 microwave Office: 4 recessed lights + 7 outlets Bathroom: 1 fan light Dining room + living room: 10 lights + 5 outlets | $11,000 | [E1864487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864487/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [194 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-glenellen-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | 8 space subpanel, duplex receptacle | $4,078 | [E1862676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862676/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [118 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-keystone-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | Strip roof shingles, and re-roof per GAF code (14 SQ), using 6' of ice and water shield. | $15,833 | [SF1700443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1700443/) | | May 26, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-862769) | $10,000 | [SF1848948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848948/) | | May 1, 2026 | [191 Glenellen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-glenellen-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation for kitchen and bath | $25,500 | [SF1844335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844335/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Cottage Rd with permits, nearest house number first: - [156 Cottage Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-cottage-rd/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 20:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-cottage-rd/