# Building permits at 156 Strathmore Rd, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6, 2025: Service upgrade, complete wiring of the dwelling, installing EV plug. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Electrical | Service upgrade, complete wiring of the dwelling, installing EV plug. | $22,000 | [E1750264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1750264/) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Plumbing | Install bath fixtures, laundry fixtures, kitchen sink and dishwasher, | $20,000 | [PL1745569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1745569/) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Plumbing | Install water heater, range, furnace lines | $5,000 | [G1745571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1745571/) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | finish attic space with a half bath, frame closets for :insulate basemen and frame walls for;HVAC system, W&;D, electrical panel, utility closet, t and vinyl flooring, rewire whole house in order to remove knob and tube and insulate the perimeter where walls where exposed for the electrical work, pa | $108,000 | [ALT1722176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1722176/) |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Full renovation of a kitchen and two full bathrooms | $95,614 | [SF1667045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1667045/) |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Repair of existing front deck and replace 6 windows and a door. Insulate flooring and walls | $26,200 | [SF1623266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1623266/) |
| May 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Repair front staircase within the same foot print and install veneer on three sides of the structure | $5,900 | [SF1183503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1183503/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 250 ft S | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 50 ft NW | Fire systems | Due to elevator modernization, a new addressable fire alarm control panel and addressable smoke detectors are being installed to support elevator recall. All existing fire alarm devices will be connected to the new panel. | $39,000 | [EFA1849554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1849554/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 50 ft NW | Fire systems | As a part of modernizing the building's elevator, the existing fire alarm panel is being upgraded to an addressable panel to support elevator recall. Addressable detectors will be installed in elevator lobbies. All existing zones will be connected to the new panel and monitored by new modules. | $39,000 | [ALT1849551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849551/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Electrical updates: Furnish and install breakers, wiring, boxes, devices, finish plates, light fixtures, and all associated fittings to complete electrical updates to 6 apartment units | $4,795 | [E1902169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902169/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [152-164 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/152--164-chestnut-hill-av/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft SE | Electrical | Bedroom - 4 Recessed light Kitchen - Circuit C-top 1 - Circuit C-top 2 - Disposal - Fridge - Microwave - 1 R's light Dining/Living - 5 Recessed light - Circuit C-top Bathroom - Fan - Vanity light - GFCI Hall - 2 Recessed light Sub panel | $12,000 | [E1901183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901183/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894148/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | service upgrade to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1889148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889148/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair including repointing, spalling brick replacement, and header and sill repairs. | $103,440 | [SF1852523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852523/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [50 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-kirkwood-rd/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows and 1 entry door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $18,000 | [SF1883724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883724/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | Demo drain before trap under stainless sink and add air gap under sink before trap | $800 | [PL1882624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882624/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [PL1882863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882863/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | water heater unit 1 | $650 | [G1882862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882862/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [31 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-south-st/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc., leaving the units on studs. Units B1 and B4 at 35 South St. and units B1, B3 and B4 at 31 South St. | $206,050 | [SF1873112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873112/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Complete demolition of all interior partition walls, ceiling, flooring, bathroom, etc. leaving the units on studs. Units B2 and B3 at 35 South St. and unit B2 at 31 South St | $110,000 | [SF1871092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871092/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #6 | $5,000 | [E1862456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862456/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs- exterior at 4 separate areas- repair stair treads, repair cantilever, repair wall supports on side fire escape and rear courtyard balconies--masonry not included-filed separate | $30,000 | [SF1854920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854920/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair water damaged drywall ceiling and wall from water leak from above unit | $750 | [SF1856846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856846/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [137 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-englewood-av/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | all work to be performed in the courtyard: Window sealant replacement, cut & point masonry joints, patch precast, coat precast | $86,325 | [SF1840615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840615/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | 1874 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton MA. Permit SF1848056 Kitchen drain and faucet install. | $500 | [PL1848815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848815/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | disconnect old condensers and re connect new ones | $600 | [E1847743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847743/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing window sashes and replacement with new (Exterior bronze look to remain on new replacement windows) Removal of existing millwork and replacement with new. New kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances. New electrical panel. Flooring to remain. Bathroom upgrades. | $84,931 | [SF1848056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848056/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 670 ft E | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 420 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Refinish masonry front entry stairs with new masonry treads. Replace 3 basement windows. | $15,000 | [SF1895481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895481/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 3 kitchens, 6 bathrooms in 3 laundries. | $45,000 | [PL1894725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894725/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 2 fireplaces in 3 gas, hot water tanks. | $6,725 | [G1894729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894729/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovating - 5 kitchen sinks, 7 roof drains, 7 shower stalls and 7 toilets patients room unit turns. | $44,604 | [PL1891554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891554/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1757 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Full demolition of existing rear deck. Remove 2 existing footings; install 2 new footings, 12" dia x 48" deep per code. Reconstruct exact-replica deck (8'8"W x 9'7"D x 10'5.5" off ground), same framing specs as existing structure. | $15,300 | [SF1868602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868602/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Reconstruction of selected sections of masonry parapet. Repointing of remaining sections of masonry parapet. Limited replacement of precast cornice stones. Patching of remaining precast cornice stones. Apply elastomeric coating to precast cornice stones. Replacement of cracked brick at parapet. | $754,085 | [SF1867700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867700/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | This project scope includes renovations to seven (7) resident apartment units at Benchmark Senior Living - Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. Each unit including new paint, flooring, cabinets, countertops, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, bath vanities, and vanity light fixtures. | $338,038 | [SF1873648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873648/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | upgrading from 100 amp single phase to 300 amp service relocating panels. | Not listed | [E1875861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875861/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [30 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 6 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $13,495 | [SF1862757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862757/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Backflow Replacement | $1,500 | [PL1870072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870072/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Furnish and install new primary conduits to the property line. Install the owner-supplied temporary generator to the current switchgear main. Furnish & install power changeover from normal power to generator power. Furnish and install power changeover from generator power back to normal power. | $38,000 | [E1870407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870407/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Description: kitchen rewire, panel change, adding recess lights and changing plugs. 18 Recess lights, 1 range, 1 dishwasher, 25 receptacles, 8 switches | $16,000 | [E1868274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868274/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | 10 unit turnover, which includes ONLY swapping out old devices/fixtures to new devices/fixtures. | $4,000 | [E1857852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857852/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Enclose new laundry chute. Metal studs and sheetrock | $53,300 | [SF1860216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860216/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1757 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace 16 existing windows with Pella Impervia fiberglass double-hung 1-over-1 units. Replace one existing sliding door and one existing basement door. No structural changes to existing openings. Same size, same location. Exterior renovation only. | $40,955 | [SF1856641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856641/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | re-plumb 2 bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor. 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 2 tub/shower | $7,000 | [PL1861830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861830/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [57 Leamington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-leamington-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | rewire 2 bathrooms due to fire Demo all wiring in basement apt so it can not be renovated back to apt repair some code violations | $15,000 | [E1855302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855302/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing Trash Chute and Install a new Trash Chute per NFPA 82. | $143,144 | [SF1844141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844141/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replace load bearing beams first and second floor. Add new beam and footings in basement to carry loads. Temporary supporting walls first and second floor during beam replacement.This permit is for what is stated in the job description not window wells or entrance door as shown on the drawings or an | $62,680 | [ALT1837823](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837823/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [41 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-kirkwood-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Re-wiring of 2 family dwelling with addition of public meter and new service equipment. Project is being taken over from electrician whom walked away from job before pulling an electrical permit | $16,000 | [E1849973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849973/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |

## 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 | Apr 28, 2026 | 1954 Commonwealth Av | 720 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "ARTICLE 80: Preserve the existing structure by relocating it closer to Commonwealth Avenue…" | [BOA1827544](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [187 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [198 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [109 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Oct 6, 2024
- [104 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [93 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [88 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Jan 20, 2025
- [84 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-strathmore-rd/): newest permit Jan 20, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:52 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-strathmore-rd/