# Building permits at 96 Needham Rd, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Feb 12: New 200 AMP main service panel to be installed at site. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Electrical | New 200 AMP main service panel to be installed at site | $2,200 | [E1818304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1818304/) |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1817908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1817908/) |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.505 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,505 | [SF1786422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1786422/) |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Electrical | New 200 AMP SPAN panel to be installed at site - including relocation of meter to EXTERIOR | $8,200 | [E1786733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786733/) |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.505 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,505 | [E1786427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1786427/) |
| May 3, 2017 | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $11,500 | [SF704398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF704398/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 130 ft NE | Electrical | Sub panel install and gas furnace install | $4,000 | [E1896263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896263/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [97 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-faraday-st/) | 130 ft NE | Plumbing | furnace | $4,500 | [G1895186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895186/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 450 ft SW | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $1,500 | [E1905238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905238/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 450 ft SW | Plumbing | shower install | $2,650 | [PL1903695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903695/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical contractor was tasked with install installing multiple items in a partially finished basement. Installation is as follows. 1) 7 duplex receptacles on a d.f. Breaker 2) one smoke det 3) one combo det 4) one 240v electric heat circuit 5) 60 amp subpanel | $2,775 | [E1901051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901051/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [39 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-badger-rd/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel | $75,000 | [SF1897033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897033/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [115 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-needham-rd/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 10 replacement windows - no structural work | $8,367 | [SF1883381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883381/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [31 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-halsey-rd/) | 450 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Shower renovation (plumbing, electrical, tile, no structural work) | $22,891 | [SF1881668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881668/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [920 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/920-truman-pw/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $2,265 | [E1883285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883285/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Minor cosmetic restoration to certain areas of first floor and basement bathroom. New home runs to be pulled for GFI's in both bathrooms off of separate tenant panels. | $3,000 | [E1875007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875007/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insurance funded replacement of flooring, walls, and damaged bathroom items due to sewage back up loss in basement. | $39,492 | [SF1865205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865205/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [127 Needham Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127-needham-rd/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | replace toilet and vanity in second floor and first floor, new shower pan and valve and vanity/ toilet replacement in basement | $2,000 | [PL1874266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874266/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-van-brunt-st/) | 290 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of 6' High vinyl fence on left, right and back of property. | $15,494 | [SF1870611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870611/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [PL1869215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869215/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-cranmore-rd/) | 810 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,712 | [G1869211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869211/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | remove and replace 67ft of wood with 6ft privacy fence. | $4,785 | [SF1862784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862784/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 480 ft SW | Electrical | Wiring a/c | $500 | [E1865376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865376/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire bathroom, add fan and bath outlet. | $900 | [E1865206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865206/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | fixtures included our toilet, lavatory faucet, shower, and kitchen located on the first floor. We will be doing rough and finish. | $5,000 | [PL1863003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863003/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [31 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-badger-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation including demolition, floor and wall leveling, plumbing and electrical upgrades, drywall and cement board installation, waterproofing, tile work, painting, and installation of new fixtures, vanity, toilet, medicine cabinet, and lighting. Subject to required inspections. | $12,000 | [SF1860101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860101/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Kitchen- 1st floor Full bath- 2nd floor Remodeling | $5,500 | [PL1850967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850967/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [34 Halsey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-halsey-rd/) | 480 ft SW | Plumbing | Stove gas point | $800 | [G1850966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850966/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [59 Faraday St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-faraday-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | upgrade service from 200amps to 4amps and add 3 heat pumps | $16,000 | [E1850499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850499/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [27 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-badger-rd/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace 3 double hung windows in living room and 1 on adjacent kitchen wall | $2,000 | [SF1851481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851481/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [137 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-washington-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 16 sq siding | $9,600 | [SF1850498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850498/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [45 Van Brunt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-van-brunt-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,652 | [SF1848708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848708/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [SF1841536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841536/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [22 Woodglen Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-woodglen-rd/) | 670 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $78,900 | [E1841538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841538/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [47 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-cranmore-rd/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating basement rim joists with 2" polyiso board with foil face. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic slope with cellulose | $10,112 | [SF1843339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843339/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [56 Badger Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-badger-rd/) | 910 ft SW | Roofing | Replace old roof and install new one | $11,880 | [SF1829706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1829706/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [99 Garfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-garfield-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home, approximately 1400 square feet. | $12,900 | [SF1896496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896496/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [6 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-cranmore-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Pergola comprised of pressure treated timbers atop a reinforced concrete base. Solar Panels to be mounted on a pergola. | $2,415 | [ALT1790283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790283/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [72 Chittick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-chittick-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $4,199 | [SF1866999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866999/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [73 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/73-loring-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodeling, fix and finish existing covered porch or deck | $32,000 | [SF1863748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863748/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1015 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015-truman-pw/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Generator to Power Inflatable | $969 | [E1857067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857067/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5 Cranmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cranmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,000 | [SF1836947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836947/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 13:22 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-needham-rd/