# Building permits at 72 Lawrence Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $9M new building at 376-384a Blue Hill Av, permitted Aug 12.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 11: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (729669921) | $2,000 | [SF1818068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1818068/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [73-75 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73--75-fayston-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove wood deck and replace with composite decking, install PVC railings,and cover all the post with PVC | $15,500 | [SF1899400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899400/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Unit # 7 Replacing devices and fixtures. Arc fault breakers up to code. | $3,000 | [E1904318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904318/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Unit #1 Replacing all devices and fixtures, arc fault breakers to code. | $3,000 | [E1904317](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904317/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [196-198 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196--198-quincy-st/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | Running 1 1/2" gas line from Gas Main to Boiler in Basement Making all gas tight connections 1.6 million BTU | $6,113 | [G1864574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864574/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | Unit 1, Kitchen Sink only. | $2,500 | [PL1904616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904616/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | Install finish stove gas. | $900 | [G1904637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904637/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [66 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-fayston-st/) | 390 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo and replace front stair treads and decking and hand rail. | $2,500 | [SF1900369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900369/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [108-112 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108--112-wayland-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 15 sq siding | $9,900 | [SF1894850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894850/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Roof replacement – approximately 31 squares. Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing system, including underlayment, shingles, flashing, and related components as needed. | $12,710 | [SF1890828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890828/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [61-63 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-fayston-st/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1887758 Occupancy Committee.Mass save insulation and air sealing. No structural changes. no dumpster needed. | $8,647 | [SF1879300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879300/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 970 ft S | Roofing | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 570 ft SE | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [9 Fayston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-fayston-st/) | 970 ft NW | Plumbing | Final inspection needed after previous plumber stopped responding calls. | $1,000 | [PL1878089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875237/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 740 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $23,115 | [SF1873042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873042/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 880 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $16,284 | [SF1851006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851006/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | ;No record of occupancy confirm 3 familyELIZABETH CHARLES; | Not listed | [ALT1864354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864354/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 910 ft W | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 11 Modules @4.51 kW DC | $20,377 | [SF1848739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848739/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 740 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage systems to be installed on exterior wall | $77,385 | [E1873045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873045/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [30 Lawrence Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-lawrence-av/) | 740 ft NW | Electrical | Inspect Meter Socket for Eversource to restore power to a meter in a 2 Gang Meter Socket. There is currently power in the meter socket for the other unit. Eversource removed a meter for a payment issue, and is requesting an inspection prior to restoring service. | $100 | [E1869295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869295/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Fire systems | Install a new UL Central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1862269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1862269/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [180 Howard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-howard-av/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolition of wet walls and smoke damage on ceilings, walls and flooring, due to a fire and water damage. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry, painting and flooring. | $312,834 | [SF1851515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851515/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 910 ft W | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.1 kW DC | $8,200 | [SF1822924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822924/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [94 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-wayland-st/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 98 Wayland St | $1,200 | [ELV1857442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857442/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2-2a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2a-creston-pk/) | 910 ft W | Solar | Install roof mounted solar PV system of 10 Modules @4.10 kW DC | $20,377 | [E1856306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856306/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 880 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $54,516 | [E1851009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851009/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8-8a Creston Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--8a-creston-pk/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 8 Creston Pk Apt 3 | $1,200 | [ELV1856611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856611/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 4 | $2,000 | [ELV1853195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853195/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 3 | $2,000 | [ELV1853193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853193/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 2 | $2,000 | [ELV1853192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853192/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit # 1 | $2,000 | [ELV1853190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1853190/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Add one meter 60Amp underground for common area | $5,000 | [E1853085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853085/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #4 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853084/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #3 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853083/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853081/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [48 Intervale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-intervale-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | New wiring Unit #1 with 125Amp underground service | $20,000 | [E1853080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853080/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Normandy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-normandy-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | exterior emergency board-up due to building fire | $10,900 | [SF1806757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806757/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Check old wiring in basement; | $800 | [E1902341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902341/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [376-384a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/376--384a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 200A Underground Temporary Service | $2,000 | [ETS1896429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1896429/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [266 Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-quincy-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation, demo and clean up. Cost reflected;ALT1886626 | $80,000 | [SF1886634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886634/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [376-384a Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/376--384a-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Combine Parcels: 1400504000, 1400504000, 1400505000, 1400506000, &; 1400507000 to erect a 4-story mixed-use building with two retail &; one community center on ground floor (core/shell) and (18) residential units at upper levels. Proposing 18 family-style units of affordable homeownership condominiu | $8,999,858 | [ERT1529815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1529815/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [94 Brunswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brunswick-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Installing public meter | $1,000 | [E1877722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877722/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [79 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-devon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [130 Bird St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-bird-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement see plans; to correct violation;V895639 | $25,000 | [ALT1858698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858698/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | We plan re use existing cables /splice them in a juntion box and run 6 receptacles /5 light fixtures /2 switches on 1st floor | $2,500 | [E1863736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863736/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Install a sink | $3,000 | [PL1864253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864253/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [278-292 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/278--292-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from 40 elderly apts &; 4 retail spaces to 40 elderly apts, 3 retail spaces and 1 child care center.[ePlans] | $25,000 | [ALT1791990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1791990/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Unit #3 only. | $3,000 | [SF1853013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853013/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [21 Wayland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-wayland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,044 | [SF1845634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845634/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 18:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lawrence-av/