# Building permits at 81 Dwinell St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16, 2025: Re wire bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | Electrical | re wire bathroom | $2,400 | [E1682282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1682282/) |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Plumbing | Renew bath 2nd floor | $4,500 | [PL1682260](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1682260/) |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Gut Renovation of the existing bathroom on the second floor. Upgrade the electrical and plumbing, insulation to code, new blue board and plaster, install new plumbing and electrical fixtures, install tile, prep, prime and paint the areas affected by the work, | $25,000 | [SF1679541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1679541/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | replacing gas water heater | $3,000 | [G1905505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905505/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Addition | Demo existing 1-story, (6.5'x20.1') 3-season sunroom structure. Proposed construction consists of a 1-story, 12' x 22.5' wood frame structure, 2-room addition, supported on reinforced concrete pier footings. One room will be a family room, and the other room will be full bathroom. | $85,000 | [ALT1824218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824218/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [42 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-bonair-st/) | 720 ft N | Roofing | Strip roof on full home and dispose. Install new roof to full home. Dispose of all debris. | $9,600 | [SF1900181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900181/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chellman-st/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | Replace/relocate existing receptacles and kitchen wiring. Install new 20A circuits and receptacles on 1st/2nd floors. Provide AFCI/GFCI protection as required. Replace basement receptacles. Remove exterior conduit/fixtures and install new exterior bulkhead fixture. | $5,000 | [E1897626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897626/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [95 Grayfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-grayfield-av/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885111) | $8,000 | [SF1893900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893900/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [47 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-newfield-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1891063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891063/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom, toilet, sink and shower | $7,500 | [PL1894544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894544/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [34 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-addington-rd/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863478/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | new addition (master bedroom, Master Bathroom) relocate switch led and outlets on existent bedroom, hard wire smoke and Co detector for entire home | $8,000 | [E1889112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889112/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 920 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing Gas Boiler | $5,000 | [G1869224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869224/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 920 ft N | Plumbing | Replacing gas boiler | $3,000 | [PL1869227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869227/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | relocating washing machine to second floor | $6,000 | [PL1881699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881699/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [47 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-chellman-st/) | 690 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $8,000 | [PL1875694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875694/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-dwinell-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic kneewall with fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. | $4,082 | [SF1861228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861228/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [12 Crest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-crest-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Leviton load center malfunctioned replace with new ABB load center with Generator back feeder | $5,000 | [E1872517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872517/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [711 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/711-lagrange-st/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | 200A service upgrade; full outlet/switch/fixture replacements; basement lighting + new AFCI circuit; new dryer, sump pump, living room and wood room lighting circuits; 2nd-floor bath fan + circuit; permit filing included. | $16,000 | [E1871160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871160/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [18 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-addington-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $22,439 | [SF1865240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865240/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [37 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-bonair-st/) | 790 ft N | Roofing | strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $12,350 | [SF1861926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861926/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 920 ft NE | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,600 | [EFA1860511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860511/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, basement due to renovations. | $15,000 | [E1860510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860510/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for a kitchen and full bathroom. | $9,000 | [PL1851291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851291/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 630 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas piping for a new fireplace. | $1,200 | [G1851301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851301/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 810 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 810 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | rewire kitchen,bathroom add outlets,recessed lights | $12,000 | [E1850320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850320/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation for Interior and Exterior Remodel kitchen, bathroom and add new deck | $97,500 | [ALT1825897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825897/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 590 ft E | Addition | Construct a second story primary suite addition over an existing one story attached garage of a detached, single-family dwelling. Project scope also includes a rear mudroom addition on the first floor and a partial renovation of the second floor. No basement work proposed. | $150,000 | [ALT1693559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1693559/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | renovation kitchen and second floor bathroom. | $5,500 | [E1906556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906556/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [91 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-lyall-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. Misc measures for weatherization | $7,000 | [SF1896129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896129/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [188 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-corey-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Stripping siding on entire house, replacing with Perfection Shingle Insulation around windows Removing and installing new aluminum gutters Minor roof repairs | $40,000 | [SF1900319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900319/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [47 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-worley-st/) | 0.19 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. | $3,760 | [SF1899329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899329/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [615 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-878223) | $8,000 | [SF1894518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894518/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation kitchen and bathroom. | $6,500 | [PL1901846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901846/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen replaces gas stove. | $500 | [G1901849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901849/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 1,Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop, without change kitchen layout, without change location range and sink, mo structural change. 2,Redo existing second floor full bathroom, keep existing layout and fixture location, no structural change. unit 2 only | $68,750 | [SF1889164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889164/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ferncroft Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ferncroft-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tear off existing siding and dispose of debris properly. Install 17.83 SQ of James Hardie Siding. No structural changes will occur. | $45,108 | [SF1891847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891847/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls | $2,754 | [SF1894786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894786/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom rewire | $3,000 | [E1893913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893913/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $1,200 | [PL1890364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890364/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [266 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install GAF Architect Type Roofing Shingles. | $13,050 | [SF1889517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889517/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $13,000 | [SF1879672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879672/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Full Re-Roof, Comp Shingle, No Structural Work. | $8,879 | [SF1869413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869413/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $57,106 | [SF1874811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874811/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $28,553 | [E1874817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874817/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | First floor renovations. Install 4 switches, 12 recessed lights, and 1 bath fan. Building permit #SF1864241. | $4,320 | [E1880707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880707/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | add shower to 1/2 bath | $2,000 | [PL1879426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879426/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [156 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas test for a locked meter | $1,000 | [G1877104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877104/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Add shower to half bath on first floor | $18,000 | [SF1864241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864241/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 Pomfret St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-pomfret-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wire 2 Hvac units one in bsmt & attic. | $3,000 | [E1868327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868327/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Turn attic into; storage. Add plywood floor, insulation, sheetrock walls and ceilings. Install pull down stairs | $31,600 | [SF1844698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844698/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [206 Corey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-corey-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Old work recessed lights in four (4) bedrooms and living room. New work in attic area, lights and power for dry storage. | $6,100 | [E1845360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845360/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Addition | Build a two story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen. | $200,000 | [ALT1788610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788610/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 68 Addington Rd | 290 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Reno and addition to a existing single family home- new primary suite over existing living…" | [BOA1844274](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-29 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Dwinell St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [102 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102-dwinell-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [106 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-dwinell-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [47 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-dwinell-st/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [118 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118-dwinell-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [10 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-dwinell-st/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 10:50 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81-dwinell-st/