# Building permits at 8 Old Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $541,800 project at 545-549 Blue Hill Av, permitted Jul 21.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: This new health center building will be built across 3 parcels: 8 Old Road. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (63 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | New building | This new health center building will be built across 3 parcels: 8 Old Road, 14 Ellington Street, and 16 Ellington Street (the former two are owned by the City).All three parcels will be combined and; now to be known as 8 old Rd. The health center will be three stories without a basement, approximate | $36,970,000 | [ERT1505370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1505370/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Combining of 1402464000 (8 Old Rd.), 1402463000 (14 Ellington St.), 1402462000 (16 Ellington St.). New address to be 8 Old Rd. | Not listed | [ALT1891821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1891821/) |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Grading | Perform geotechnical soil borings at 8 Old Rd &; 14-16 Ellington Street site. Install one groundwater observation well. | $9,800 | [SF1526590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1526590/) |
| May 3, 2013 | Other | Soil borings for environmental purposes. | $5,700 | [SF241022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF241022/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | [616-624 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616--624-blue-hill-av/) | 170 ft W | Electrical | Tel/Data for an office renovation - 2nd Floor | $1,000 | [ELV1844618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844618/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [616-624 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616--624-blue-hill-av/) | 170 ft W | Electrical | Install power and lighting for an office renovation - 2nd floor. | $10,000 | [E1844615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844615/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [612-614 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/612--614-blue-hill-av/) | 170 ft W | Plumbing | Create a Air gap drain for a prep sink. | $750 | [PL1842821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1842821/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 870 ft SE | Other | Installing (2) 3 zone ductless mini split systems | $37,801 | [SF1888748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888748/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342 ready to issue/confirming occupancy.Confirm occupancy of a single family in conjunction with SF1888748.;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYOwner; | Not listed | [ALT1903981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903981/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [20 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-michigan-av/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904486/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | replaced existing 200A service with new - relocated meters | $4,000 | [E1903469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903469/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,978 | [SF1899991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899991/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [564 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/564-blue-hill-av/) | 660 ft N | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new panel. Add cellular dialer. Work to be completed and tested during a single 8 hour shift. Building is a bha property | $6,000 | [EFA1900661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900661/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, toilet and lavatory | $1,500 | [PL1900205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900205/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [26 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wolcott-st/) | 550 ft E | Roofing | strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1899729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899729/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Temp generator for plugs / music. | $600 | [ETS1897514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1897514/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 270 ft NW | Electrical | 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester - PL$ Check Cashers - Add doorbell and run low voltage for door strike. | $450 | [ELV1896184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896184/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 270 ft NW | Electrical | 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester - PL$ Check Cashers - Relocate 2x2, Add 2x2, Add exit sign. | $1,500 | [E1896179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896179/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [16-18 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-michigan-av/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair front porch by removing columms, flooring and railing and install new columms railings and flooring. Debri to be dispose daily by truck. | $10,000 | [SF1894374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894374/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [18 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-wolcott-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Scope of work: Remove existing wood decking boards on second-floor front porch and replace in-kind with composite decking material. No changes to porch framing, joists, posts, railings, footprint, or structural elements. and repair block wall in rear. No electrical work involved. | $3,000 | [SF1879774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879774/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | See;ALT1711342- Confirming Occupancy(the permit needs to be paid for).Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,494 | [SF1839648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839648/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [86 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-ellington-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade. Wiring (2) condensers for ductless mini split systems | $6,000 | [E1888742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888742/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [600-610 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/600--610-blue-hill-av/) | 270 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install new vestibule for entry to CSR station. Property address is 610 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA. Address is not available in the system to select. | $22,349 | [ALT1813159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813159/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 690 ft SE | Fire systems | wire alarm according to plans | $20,000 | [EFA1856676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856676/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 690 ft SE | New building | wire house to specs and plans | $80,000 | [E1856675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856675/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Run 100KW, 55KW generators, 18 light towers for Dominican festival | $1,000 | [ETS1872226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872226/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [52 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-ellington-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove FA system purpose is not requirement for 2 family and ADU as per plans | Not listed | [ALT1878459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878459/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Other | Install temporary 20x20 & (10) 10x10 tents used for Dominican Festival. Installed 8/14. Removed 8/17. Event dates 8/15 & 8/16 | $6,387 | [SF1869143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869143/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Automatic Control Systems, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873221/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV systems. | $3,000 | [ELV1873216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873216/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Automatic Temperature Controls, three heat pump systems and three ERV system. | $3,000 | [ELV1873214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873214/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28-30 Michigan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-michigan-av/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870477/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Installation of hose bibbs, | $2,200 | [PL1870007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870007/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Grounding for 1 day event -- (1) 20KW generator - July 5th | $1,000 | [ETS1867894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867894/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [62-64 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--64-erie-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | renovation exterior stairway porch, vinyl siding, new electrical service 2 fam, alum. gutters, 2 storm doors. vinyl replacement windows in unit, fiberglass entry door (2) | $74,700 | [SF1860159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860159/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [154 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154-erie-st/) | 820 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845528/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [56 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-glenway-st/) | 870 ft S | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845522/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [397 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-seaver-st/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | Wire (1) 40k gas furnace | $800 | [E1754668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1754668/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Other | Install (2) 20x20 & (17) 9x20 tents used for the Puerto Rican Festival. Installed 7/25. Removed 7/27. Event dates 7/25 & 7/26. | $10,749 | [SF1860886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860886/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Festival at Playsted park July 24 - 26 for 2 generators | $300 | [ETS1863158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1863158/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Grounding of (2) 56KW generators, and grounding of (2) 36KW generators - Event BAMS Fest, 6/26/2026 | $1,500 | [ETS1863348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1863348/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [142 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-erie-st/) | 790 ft SE | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1845527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845527/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Temporary generator power for the Franklin Park Zoo Gala on June 6 | $2,500 | [ETS1856982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1856982/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1 Franklin Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-franklin-park-rd/) | 910 ft W | Electrical | Grounding of (1) 100KW generator, (1) 56KW, and (1) 20kw for Puerto Rican Festival. Set up 7/23rd - Festival is 7/24-26th | $800 | [ETS1854895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1854895/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [99 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-erie-st/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | Bathrooms and water piping for laundries and kitchens | $148,000 | [PL1843798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843798/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [106-108 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106--108-ellington-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps | $8,000 | [E1851536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851536/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [47 Wolcott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-wolcott-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | demo existing porch to be rebuilt with in the same foot print | $16,000 | [SF1849513](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849513/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [134 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/134-ellington-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repaint interior walls and staircase. Removal of carpet and installation of LVP flooring. Replacement of toilet and bathroom vanity. Repaint/reglazing bathtubs. Repaint entire deck and front railing. | $30,000 | [SF1901651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901651/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [516-522 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516--522-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect the 1/2 inch gas line to a new owner provided kitchen stove in basement apartment. | $540 | [G1903155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903155/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | replaced service with a new 200A service - 100A Per position. | $4,000 | [E1903467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903467/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [11 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-page-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Wall insulation and air sealing - units 1 and 2 only. Blown in cellulose. | $6,000 | [SF1891508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891508/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | renovate, kitchens, bathrooms, repair /replace sheetrock as needed, replace HVAC systems, refinish, hardwood floors, prime and paint | $83,000 | [SF1896365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896365/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5 Page St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-page-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | remove existing 137 sq ft deck, stairs and rails - install new 137sq ft deck, stairs and rails per photos and plans attached | $56,005 | [SF1894762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894762/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [69 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-glenway-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $900 | [G1890243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890243/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [16 Charlotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charlotte-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Adding 6 sub water meter in basement | $3,500 | [PL1873753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873753/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [545-549 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/545--549-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | strip re roof | $541,800 | [SF1874440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874440/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-fowler-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair back stairs same size as existing, 8" risers and 11" threads by 36" wide, about 9 steps, all pt. Repair front stairs just replace threads and risers with composite and pvc, only 4 steps. Replace 4 sections of guard rails 36' x 40" each with pvc on front deck. | $5,200 | [SF1874441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874441/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [280-296 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280--296-seaver-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $231,120 | [SF1870549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870549/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [38-40 Mclellan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38--40-mclellan-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $76,896 | [SF1870537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870537/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) new electrical meters service 2 family | $91,200 | [SF1860178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860178/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [118-120 Ellington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-ellington-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | renovation: exterior stairway & platform, vinyl siding, roof shingles, alum. gutters, storm door (2), vinyl construction windows, fiberglass insulation door (2) | $80,200 | [SF1860173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860173/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [52 Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Replace shingles and gutter on left side (to correct v911349) | $1,500 | [SF1860875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860875/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [73 Fowler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-fowler-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Stairs is missing screws need to repair the stairs for safety. | $1,500 | [SF1838087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838087/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Drainage for 4 new washers. | $8,000 | [PL1846653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846653/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [80-90 Glenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--90-glenway-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Connecting gas dryers to main gas line | $4,000 | [G1846659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846659/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 19:31 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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