# Building permits at 172 Chiswick Rd, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 30: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (60 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [SF1817186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817186/) |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Electrical | Wire a kitchen ( All Dedicated 20amp Circuits - dishwasher, disposal, hood, fridge, microwave, gas stove and three counter circuits) Wire Four (4) recess, Two (2) island pendants and Seven (7) under cabinet lights,dedicated 15amp circuit Install a 60amp sub panel to accommodate all the new circuits | $5,200 | [E1161000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1161000/) |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Alteration or repair | The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of the existing kitchen cabinetry, replace two existing windows, install a new exterior door. Provide the labor and material to install new mechanical work for a new kitchen, install new cabinets, finish carpentry, and painting. | $43,000 | [SF1145987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1145987/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [50 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-kirkwood-rd/) | 180 ft W | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 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/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | wiring for lights and receptacles for new Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant | $30,000 | [E1905494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905494/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873785) | $3,000 | [SF1893901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893901/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [183 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-strathmore-rd/) | 650 ft SE | 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/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remodeling an interior tenant space in an existing building. | $356,925 | [ALT1875461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875461/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [270 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-foster-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior gut renovation. Replace kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, strip walls. Exterior replace roof and siding where needed, deck and stairs where rotted, new windows. Insulate to code, drywall, new hw floors, trim/doors, cabinets, tile, vanities. | $257,000 | [SF1889846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889846/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2-4 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-wiltshire-rd/) | 860 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace the stove valve and reconnect the stove | $900 | [G1899759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899759/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing electrical service as needed to allow PVC installation behind service. Install boxes and wiring for 4 exterior lights and 2 exterior receptacles. | $2,000 | [E1897563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897563/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 390 ft W | 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/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 390 ft N | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 2 fireplaces in 3 gas, hot water tanks. | $6,725 | [G1894729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894729/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [15 Radnor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-radnor-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove all existing cedar siding and install new 38 SQ of siding + 38 windows and 4 new doors | $50,000 | [SF1895533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895533/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 630 ft SW | 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/) | 560 ft SW | Electrical | Demo basement apartments | $4,000 | [E1894145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894145/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [35 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-colwell-av/) | 510 ft N | Roofing | Removing existing roof, installing new icy water barrier and new asphalt roof 30 Squares | $22,500 | [SF1889539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889539/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [209 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/209-chestnut-hill-av/) | 270 ft SE | 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/) | 740 ft S | 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 6, 2026 | [167-183 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167--183-chestnut-hill-av/) | 410 ft NE | 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/) | 630 ft SW | 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/) | 630 ft SW | 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/) | 560 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [34 Kirkwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-kirkwood-rd/) | 390 ft W | 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/) | 450 ft W | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $6,567 | [SF1879120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879120/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for two kitchens and one bathroom renovation and second floor sub panel | $9,000 | [E1875124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875124/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [35 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-south-st/) | 630 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1867738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867738/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. | $5,000 | [PL1867734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867734/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SW | 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/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #4 | $5,000 | [E1862447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862447/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [160 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-strathmore-rd/) | 860 ft SE | 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/) | 860 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [247 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/247-chestnut-hill-av/) | 740 ft S | 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 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 860 ft NW | Plumbing | Waste and water | $9,000 | [PL1859183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859183/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 860 ft NW | Addition | New work addition to single family residence | $30,000 | [E1858609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858609/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1957 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1957-commonwealth-av/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire of existing apartment unit #5 | $5,000 | [E1857850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857850/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [231 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-foster-st/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Install Low Voltage Smoke/ CO Alarm System | $5,000 | [ELV1857224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857224/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [32 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-colwell-av/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 320 ft W | 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 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchen and 2 bathroom Install privacy fence to left side of house. Remodel front entrance | $141,800 | [SF1843346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843346/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [14 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wiltshire-rd/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install Siding on Dorners, Rebuild Chimney from Roofline | $15,459 | [SF1842747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842747/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#2 | $3,500 | [ELV1902911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902911/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Low Voltage TV and Internet Unit#1 | $3,500 | [ELV1902890](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902890/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit#2 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902900/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | New wiring Unit 1 with 200Amp underground service | $25,000 | [E1902876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902876/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | two gas waterheaters and two gas stove | $4,000 | [G1896353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896353/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | two water heaters, two kitchens, two laundry, four baths and two future baths | $25,000 | [PL1896352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896352/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Amend long form permit #ERT1673243. Approved plans have FAR of.57 where.60 is allowed. New proposed plan makes use of the additional ~150-160 sq. ft. to finish a small portion of the basement on the right side.; Space to be used as a "Study".;e[Plans] filed.;Please note that Page 3 has been revised  | $2,000 | [A1824177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1824177/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-lane-pk/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Installation of a hardwired smoke detector system. | $3,000 | [E1890528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890528/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [27-29 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-greycliff-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Amend existing permit ERT1667047- 1) Add a bathroom in the attic of 27 Greycliff RD.; 2) Add staircase from basement to outside. 3) Modify partition some interior partition walls (minor, non-structural);4) Add bathroom &; bedroom w/ closet in attic of 29 Greycliff RD.;Amendment to ERT1667047 to corr | $15,100 | [A1797099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1797099/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [26 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-lane-pk/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installing a hardwired smoke alarm system throughout home | $6,000 | [E1871903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871903/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Backflow Replacement | $1,500 | [PL1870072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870072/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Finish work on a 2 family 2 bathrooms kitchen laundry and water heater in each | $4,500 | [PL1865711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865711/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [48 Greycliff Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-greycliff-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Connecting gas and flues to 2 furnaces | $2,500 | [G1865712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865712/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Enclose new laundry chute. Metal studs and sheetrock | $53,300 | [SF1860216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860216/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [10 Wade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-wade-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Install new 120v hardwired voice alert 10 year battery smoke/carbon system | $2,000 | [E1859951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859951/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [30 Wallingford Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-wallingford-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 26, 2026 | [52-54 Lane Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52--54-lane-pk/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | two gas stove, two gas tankless, and two gas furnace(future) | $5,000 | [G1853059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853059/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [130 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Installation of one double-sided monument sign for 2Life Communities. Approved by BPDA. | $14,315 | [ALT1845841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845841/) |

## More on this street

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

- [177 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/177-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [205 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [137-141 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137--141-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [129 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [66 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [61-69 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--69-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [46 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [22-26 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--26-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [8 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 02:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-chiswick-rd/