# Building permits at 73 Johnswood Rd, 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Rooftop solar installation consisting of (26) REC 460W modules and (26) Enphase IQ8X microinverters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 86 more permits (85 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 450 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 55 Brown Av, 620 ft south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (26) REC 460W modules and (26) Enphase IQ8X microinverters, 11.96 kW DC. | $39,058 | [SF1761250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1761250/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of (26) REC 460W modules and (26) Enphse IQ8X microinverters, 9.88 kW AC. | $29,294 | [E1761257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1761257/) |
| Jul 18, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Gut bathroom on 1st floor. Remove existing wall between kitchen and living room. Install new kitchen cabinets and countertop and electrical outlets | $12,350 | [SF163610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF163610/) |
| May 17, 2012 | Addition | To remodel existing kitchen and bathroom and build new dormer 2nd floor | $28,000 | [ALT124236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT124236/) |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Dig (4) 8" sona tubes 4' deep. Build Build 4X8 PT frame with fir decking, fir 4X4s and fir rail system. Take out existing front door an d replace with new three lite fir door. | $5,165 | [ALT18788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT18788/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/) | 200 ft NW | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904526/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/) | 210 ft N | Electrical | Mini split condenser wiring (4.25 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1878274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878274/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | Plumbing | new elevator addition for Brooke charter school. Plumbing for new roof drains, elevator sump pump and breakroom sink | $30,000 | [PL1907715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907715/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [29 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-rowe-st/) | 450 ft NE | 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 1, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | 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/) | 370 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 24, 2026 | [21 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-sherwood-st/) | 370 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 18, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 620 ft S | 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 15, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 650 ft S | 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/) | 650 ft S | 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/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Ductless mini split and 100 Amp existing panel upgrade | $2,450 | [E1896272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896272/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sheldon-st/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amp to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1896369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896369/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1894314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894314/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 810 ft S | 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/) | 810 ft S | 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/) | 810 ft S | 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 18, 2026 | [105 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-cummins-hw/) | 770 ft W | Other | Interstate to erect two 20'x20'x8'h tents for BPS event. Install: 8/10. Removal: 8/13. | $3,879 | [SF1883916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883916/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sheldon-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Cabinets in Kitchen, Facelift of half bath, facelift of full bath | $15,000 | [SF1879970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879970/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [100 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft NW | Plumbing | install new backflow preventer for irrigation | $3,000 | [PL1874845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874845/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | 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/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | 2 family plumbing for both units. | $35,000 | [PL1869765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869765/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 700 ft N | 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/) | 620 ft 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/) | 700 ft N | 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 22, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | 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 18, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 700 ft N | 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 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | 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/) | 490 ft S | Grading | Exploratory excavation of existing school ahead of ALT1804788 being issued. | $50,000 | [SF1853560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853560/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [43 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-prospect-av/) | 700 ft N | 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 9, 2026 | [100 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-cummins-hw/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install pvc piping in the ground to accommodate 5post lights and 2 power pedestals | $8,000 | [E1858551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858551/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [48 Sherwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-sherwood-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-867515) | $6,000 | [SF1856241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856241/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [12 Palfrey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-palfrey-st/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install Foundation Push Pier(s) | $55,000 | [ALT1852700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852700/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [52 Brookdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-brookdale-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Emergency service repair due to the storm over the weekend - 200A upper portion only | $3,290 | [E1856251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856251/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2-6 Fowle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-fowle-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,758 | [SF1850283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850283/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Full bathroom renovation | $5,500 | [PL1850692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850692/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | Installing burglar alarm system in Brooke Charter School. | $6,800 | [ELV1843485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843485/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Complete Bathroom renovation | $2,500 | [E1849969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849969/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1 Prospect Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-prospect-av/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | EV charger | $1,366 | [E1848791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848791/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [118 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-cummins-hw/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodeling including installation of new walk-in shower | $29,200 | [SF1848002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848002/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [111 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sycamore-st/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | upgrade service. rewire apartment 1 and apartment 2. rough and finish | $24,000 | [E1845302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845302/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2-2h Sheldon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--2h-sheldon-st/) | 690 ft 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 8, 2026 | [93 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-cummins-hw/) | 890 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | 10x12 Shed; Needs to be 4 feet away from all property lines.; | $600 | [SF1847269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847269/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [483-497 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483--497-hyde-park-av/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $4,854 | [SF1844929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844929/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [66 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | replace a light fixture in a bedroom second floor | $150 | [E1884358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884358/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [85 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-florence-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Drill and blow exterior walls air seal and insulate attic floor | $6,925 | [SF1902191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902191/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [238 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-poplar-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes removing an interior door and adjacent wall sections (Widen Opening). Install Trim. Remove and replace entry door in hallway. | $10,800 | [SF1904643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904643/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing kitchen and first-floor half bathroom. selective demolition, framing and carpentry modifications, insulation, drywall, plaster repairs, painting, new mep's, kitchen cabinet installation. | $95,493 | [SF1883331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883331/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [169 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 1 | $2,664 | [SF1897747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897747/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. | $4,800 | [SF1899346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899346/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for basement | $200,000 | [PL1893926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893926/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [101 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-florence-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $15,000 | [SF1897462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897462/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [86 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-sycamore-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | strip and install a new roof | $12,800 | [SF1896214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896214/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [101 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-florence-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage (board-up only) | $1,000 | [SF1894933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894933/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the outside walls with blown cellulose | $13,733 | [SF1821193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1821193/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [22-24 Mount Hope St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-mount-hope-st/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [67 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-florence-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom electrical remodeling. 1) new shower recessed lighting. 2) replacement of existing plugs and switch to dimmers. | $4,500 | [E1895861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895861/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [217-219 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217--219-florence-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1895308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895308/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [67 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-florence-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink and shower | $1,000 | [PL1891303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891303/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 KW 17 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery storage installed on exterior of home | $62,100 | [SF1890467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890467/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 KW 17 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery storage installed on exterior of home | $62,100 | [E1890470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890470/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Install 6ft vinyl fence on property line | $1,000 | [ALT1894745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894745/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-heathcote-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI | $2,000 | [E1890689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890689/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [57 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install vinyl siding and aluminum trim | $28,000 | [SF1890663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890663/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [20 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-destefano-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1890138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890138/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [167 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-sycamore-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | - Demo bx circuits. - Rewire with romex. | $7,000 | [E1877949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877949/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [171 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-sycamore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Service Conductor Refeed - Replacing existing meter and service disconnect to address code violations | $2,000 | [E1887323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887323/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [67 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-florence-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace tub, wall tile, toilet, vanity and floor tile from bathroom. | $31,662 | [SF1888737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888737/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [218 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1880370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880370/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [218 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $15,771 | [SF1880367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880367/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Rough plumbing as well as finish. Converting an illegal bathroom into a legal bathroom in basement | $2,500 | [PL1866847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866847/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [85 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-florence-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation & weatherization | $4,330 | [SF1863018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863018/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [23 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-heathcote-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $11,852 | [SF1860009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860009/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [109 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-florence-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | At the basement, wired a new one-bedroom apartment, including lighting, receptacles, switches, smoked detectors and required electrical circuits. Installed recessed lighting throughout the unit and added a new meter socket for the electrical service. | $9,000 | [E1863806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863806/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [185 Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-864354) | $2,000 | [SF1856242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856242/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [242 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-poplar-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | remove and replace rear decks and staircase. size remains the same exact blueprint. replace finish material with all composite railings and decking. All framing is pressure treated; | $65,000 | [SF1853139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853139/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 2 baths 2 kitchens | $7,500 | [PL1798226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798226/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [224 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224-florence-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 15, 2026 | [97 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-florence-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows in unit 2. No structural changes. | $7,931 | [SF1848885](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848885/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10-12 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-heathcote-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | wire a finished basement area | $3,500 | [E1846908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846908/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [97 Florence St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-florence-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit 2 bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1845431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845431/) |
| 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [24 Destefano Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-destefano-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844680/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 5, 2026 | 55 Brown Av | 620 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Interior + Exterior Renovation - Replace all bathrooms - Replace Electrical Panel - Replace…" | [BOA1881627](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-03 |
| No decision posted | Aug 26, 2025 | 132r Sycamore St | 0.21 mi NW | To erect a one car detached garage… | [BOA1717051](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-05-02 |
| Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 86 Brown Av | 270 ft S | To change the occupancy from 2 family to 4 units | [BOA1817575](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-30 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 190 to 200 Cummins Hw | 500 ft S | To erect a rear addition to existing school… | [BOA1814225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-23 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Johnswood Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [72 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [69 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026
- [68-70 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--70-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [44 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [33 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [28-30 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [19 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [9 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-johnswood-rd/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 15:38 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, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 86 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-johnswood-rd/