# Building permits at 8 Downer Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.9M alteration or repair at 19 Parish St, permitted May 19.

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2024: Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (61 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 650 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $9,466 | [SF1670039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1670039/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

62 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 21, 2026 | [19 Dewolf St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dewolf-st/) | 95 ft W | Alteration or repair | renovate unit 2 kitchen area and add bathroom and laundry closet, upgrade hardwired smoke /carbon monoxide detector to code. | $66,500 | [SF1869528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869528/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [129 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-pleasant-st/) | 110 ft NE | Roofing | Full replacement of existing exterior vinyl siding system including weather barrier, flashing, insulation board, aluminum trim wraps, fascia wrap and associated exterior components. Full demolition and replacement of existing rear triple-deck porch system including new concrete footings, pressure-tr | $88,682 | [SF1852624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852624/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [34 High St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-high-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1902816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902816/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1187 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1187-dorchester-av/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing driveway and curb cut access to rear of property. No new construction or changes proposed; condition has been in place for 20+ years. | Not listed | [U491833385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491833385/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | $3,500 | [PL1896419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896419/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | replace rear porch exact same foot print | $21,450 | [SF1896887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896887/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [11 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-savin-hill-av/) | 710 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof of rubber related products and install new.060 fully adhered rubber roof system | $19,750 | [SF1890732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890732/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | The project is creating an outdoor classroom at the existing school, which includes various exterior landscaping and patio/decking. | $320,000 | [ALT1874795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1874795/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | full bathroom upgrade. vanity light. 4 recessed light. one fan only and 1 GFCI | $4,500 | [E1890839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890839/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [81 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-sawyer-av/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demolish all kitchen cabinets, flooring, doors, plaster, and insulation back to studs. Dispose of all construction debris off site. Install new blueboard and plaster, flooring, windows, doors, paint, and new MEP's | $80,000 | [SF1886890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886890/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [419-429 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/419--429-bowdoin-st/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | Correct ISD Violation V892294 at Unit 427 (salon). Remove debris from collapsed ceiling in 3 locations, remove standing water, replace damaged ceiling tiles, repair and plaster ceiling. Interior only; no structural work, no change of use. Owner authorization on file. Inspector: M. Flowers. | $2,350 | [SF1880869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880869/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-sawyer-av/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo decks and rebuild the same | $20,000 | [SF1889975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889975/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [85 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-auckland-st/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace existing siding in rear and on left side | $20,000 | [SF1885972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885972/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/) | 320 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing shingles down to bare wood Install Ice & water & underlayment Install GAF lifetime shingles approx. 22 sq | $17,000 | [SF1886692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886692/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [90 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-pleasant-st/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Complete renovation of existing first-floor bathroom. Remove tub, tile, and finishes. Close non-structural doorway. Install new walk-in shower, tile, vanity, toilet, lighting, plumbing and electrical updates, drywall, wallpaper, and finish work. No structural modifications. | $18,000 | [SF1883886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883886/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | Cabling and hardware for access control, surveillance camera, and intercom. | $135,000 | [ELV1880931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1880931/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1105 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1105-dorchester-av/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Painting of interior and Exterior. Replace exist floor tiles and countertop. Pressure washing exterior and patch holes. All work Non-Structural. Yeanie's Burgers- (39 Savin Hill Ave.) | $25,000 | [SF1880248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880248/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Adding whip power for 7 new ADO (automatic door openers). 2nd Floor Kitchen 2 doors, Vestibule pool inner and outer doors. Fitness door, Amenity space door and 1st floor Library door. | $32,000 | [E1871079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871079/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [131 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-hancock-st/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Need to remove and replace the polywater system in the conduits in the switchgear. Need a utility shutdown to do so. Once the new system is in place we need the workorder called back in by the inspector. | $1,000 | [E1843932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843932/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [247-251 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247--251-hancock-st/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | Sub Contractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be assisting them with running wires and some terminations for the HVAC portion of this project. | $5,000 | [ELV1864482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1864482/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1213-1219 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1213--1219-dorchester-av/) | 750 ft SE | Other | Removed underground parking on ERT944728. | Not listed | [A1728752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1728752/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1152-dorchester-av/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy of existing 3 residential apartments and a store. | Not listed | [ALT1857809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857809/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [244-250 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--250-hancock-st/) | 540 ft S | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT944720 to change occupancy from 98 units to 84 units. New construction of a 5 story building. Revisions from the previous permit include reducing easternmost building footprint, reconfiguration of interior layouts, removing south garage parking, removing ground floor retail, adjusting el | Not listed | [ALT1742531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1742531/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1203-1211 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1203--1211-dorchester-av/) | 650 ft SE | Fire systems | extend / adding new power supply [booster] And 4 new addressable initiating devices To an existing FACP | $12,000 | [EFA1853025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853025/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1844590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844590/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-savin-hill-av/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas, Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1844597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844597/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Sawyer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sawyer-av/) | 650 ft N | New building | To Construct a new 5 unit three story building with off street parking as per the attached plans. | $1,572,000 | [ERT1334149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1334149/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1121 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1121-dorchester-av/) | 820 ft NE | Electrical | Kithen dishwasher: replacing the regular circuit breaker with a GFCI circuit breaker. | $300 | [E1844783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844783/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [123 Cushing Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-cushing-av/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Subdivision related to acquisition of 1,038 SF portion of 121 Cushing Ave (adjacent property). Existing residence at 123 Cushing Ave is a two-family, owner-occupied home with one rental unit. Confirm occupancy of 2 family.;No work is proposed in connection with the subdivision/acquisition. | Not listed | [ALT1820732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1820732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior demo and removal all finishes affected by the fire and water. Clean up and remove all debris and trash. Replace roof shingles and make building weather-tight. | $47,500 | [SF1906864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906864/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Install wiring for a 24v fire alarm system due to renovations on a three family. | $6,000 | [EFA1902183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902183/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom renovation Repipe water and drain lines for toilet, sink and shower. Install shower valve with body sprays, shower head and hand held | $5,000 | [PL1901588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901588/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | bathroom modification | $500 | [E1900790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900790/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-maryland-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Wiring for 3 family and add public meter | $38,000 | [E1899248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899248/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Building service upgrade from 200 to 400 amps. No change in # of meters. Unit #1 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #2 - connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. Unit #3 -connections to 1 con, 1 air handler, 1 DHW, 1 ERV. | $52,000 | [E1897470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897470/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [1078-1082 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1078--1082-dorchester-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1644981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1644981/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [21 Maryland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-maryland-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Drain and remove existing heating boilers (3) Drain remove and replace DHW tanks (3) Install temp. basement sink (1) Install water sub-meters (3) Drain, remove and replace all existing plumbing infrastructure including capping + removing gas lines. | $68,000 | [PL1897308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897308/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Remodeling of Bedroom with walk in closet and Bathroom | $7,000 | [E1895981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895981/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [77 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-savin-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Demo front deck/porch. Violation V925664 | $5,000 | [SF1895527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895527/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | I will install rough and finish plumbing for full bathroom on second floor | $6,000 | [PL1895024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895024/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5-7 Fifield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-fifield-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate bathroom, remove tub and install a walk-in shower, new fixtures and accessories, new finishes | $58,500 | [SF1877706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877706/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [299-301 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/299--301-hancock-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Other | At Risk 2026 Seasonal outdoor seating for 20 persons; Mofongo. Factory associated with;U491735749 to go to the ZBA for approval. | Not listed | [SF1890392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890392/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1097-1099 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1097--1099-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace all rotted exterior trim work | $50,000 | [SF1889235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889235/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Adding a meter for the ADU | $1,500 | [E1882346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882346/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Salcombe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-salcombe-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Power to one condenser and one air handler | $600 | [E1887465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887465/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [75 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-auckland-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior reno of existing 2nd-floor area in single-family dwelling. Remove one non-loadbearing partition; reframe to create walk-in closet, bedroom, and bathroom. Framing, insulation, plaster, flooring, tile, paint. Plumbing/electrical under separate permits. No change to footprint. N | $105,500 | [SF1883110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883110/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Installing new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system panel, communicator, pull stations, smoke/heat detectors and notification devices for existing 3-family that undergoing restoration due to previous water/fire damage. Wires to be run by other contractor. | $8,800 | [EFA1880066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Power for chair lift, conduit for access control and exit signs, bathroom sink faucet sensors. | $68,000 | [E1880613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880613/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | New baths and kitchen@ Basement Unit | $13,000 | [PL1878699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878699/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | gas piping for 1 furnace, 1 dryer, 1 stove, 1 water heater | $3,000 | [G1878778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878778/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [14 Whitby Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-whitby-te/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 13 Windows | $22,589 | [SF1868929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868929/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $6,000 | [SF1857959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857959/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [61 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 17 Panels, 7.31 kW DC. | $20,000 | [E1857967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857967/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [130 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-auckland-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | erect scaffold in courtyard and remove and replace 3 windowsills, erect scaffold on Auckland street to remove and replace one windowsill | $12,600 | [SF1869514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869514/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [24 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-parish-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Gas piping in support of reno/fitout (no gas fixtures) | $9,255 | [G1861914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861914/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-parish-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | Erect 50x100 tent on 6/26/26, removal on 6/29/26. | $5,985 | [SF1859764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859764/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [101 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-hancock-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Build ADU in Basement as per stamped plans to include fire suppression system for the ADU and all common area | $148,000 | [ALT1797544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1797544/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18 Treadway Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-treadway-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior board up due to a building fire | $15,000 | [SF1853422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853422/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Parish St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-parish-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Installation of Fuel Island and Associated Site Work. Demolition of existing structure under SF1835575eplan; | $1,907,000 | [ALT1813378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813378/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [77 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-savin-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Supply and install navien combi unit for the 3rd floor apartmennt | $7,000 | [G1849065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849065/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $3,000 | [EFA1843338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843338/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [357 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/357-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Change all panels 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors. Rewire entire third floor to code. 1st, 2nd floor n basement partial rewire due to water damage. Relocate service outside reseal meters. | $20,000 | [E1843337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843337/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Downer Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [11 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [19 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-downer-av/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [28-30 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-downer-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [59 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [62 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-downer-av/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [64 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-downer-av/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [67 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-downer-av/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [76 Downer Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-downer-av/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-downer-av/