# Building permits at 18-20 Cedar St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Feb 6: Install four (4) Lally columns. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 240 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install four (4) Lally columns, joist hangers, sister joists, and build various 2x6 and 2x8 walls under the sister joists per the;attached plans.; | $23,750 | [ALT1806928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806928/) |
| May 28, 2021 | Electrical | Rewire an entire unit with new outlets, switches and recess lights | $7,800 | [E1201802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1201802/) |
| May 20, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Roof, Siding, Gutters. l Remodeling kitchen and two baths. Replacing windows. Patch and paint throughout. | $100,000 | [SF1178991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1178991/) |
| May 13, 2021 | Plumbing | Install one Navien Combo System, one gas stove and one Meter. Total BTU's 300,000 | $300 | [G1192461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1192461/) |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Plumbing | Install one kitchen, one tankless hot water heater, and two full bathrooms | $549 | [PL1181691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1181691/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Unit 1-Replace 2 exterior door Install tile floors in each bathroom (2) Install wood flooring throughout | $10,000 | [SF1020231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1020231/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 230 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,419 | [SF1900920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900920/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Replace 3 jaws in meter at 32 temple st for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895119/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 990 ft NW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 820 ft N | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 800 ft N | Solar | Replace defective solar modules | $499 | [E1890040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890040/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 570 ft W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $14,286 | [ALT1866998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866998/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 570 ft W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $33,335 | [E1867001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867001/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 460 ft W | Plumbing | Install: bar sink, tub, shower, kitchen sink lavs. | $20,000 | [PL1887898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887898/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 460 ft W | Plumbing | install: stove and boiler | $5,000 | [G1887901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887901/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 620 ft W | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1885829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885829/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1882196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882196/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | unit 2, add bath room GFCI circuit, add 2 GFCI kitchen circuit, 1 refrigerator circuit. upgrade 12 circuit panel to 24. | $1,000 | [E1878939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878939/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 570 ft N | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen as well as the bathroom in unit #2 on the second floor. | $5,000 | [PL1871674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871674/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/) | 940 ft N | Addition | Build addition per plans, including remodeling the existing kitchen and bathroom, and construct a new dormer and bathroom on the second floor of the existing house. | $300,000 | [ALT1853186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853186/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 550 ft SW | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 460 ft W | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | To provide temp power for a FIFA watch Party on Temple Street on 6/19/2026. | $3,450 | [ETS1861748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861748/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee - ALT1854896.Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We will be replacing 16 windows | $26,000 | [SF1853650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853650/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 450 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and dispose of debris. Install 6 feet ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, pipe flashings, chimney reflashing, ridge vent and new GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles. | $10,000 | [SF1856142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856142/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Need to confirm that this is an existing one family home for our building permit # SF1853650.; | Not listed | [ALT1854896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854896/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 620 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attics and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, sill insulation, and door weather strips. | $14,850 | [SF1844850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844850/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 250 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Proposed installation of a 6 feet vinyl privacy residential fence along the side property line facing Idaho Street, as shown on the submitted plot plan. The installation will not interfere with visibility at the intersection and will have a 10ft setback from the curb. | $4,800 | [ALT1835407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835407/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 250 ft SW | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [SF1847815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847815/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [E1847816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847816/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-standard-st/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $19,665 | [SF1846109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846109/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | Install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [PL1845762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845762/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure pr | $2,100 | [G1845760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845760/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 530 ft NE | Plumbing | install and connect Oxbox J801V060AM3SEA Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845770/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 990 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.74 KW 14 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $78,000 | [SF1842961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842961/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | 8 SQ SHINGLE REPLACEMENT= Remove existing shingles, install anew ice water shield, underlayment, drip edge, architectural shingles, pipe flashing, ridge vent, flash chimney. | $10,000 | [SF1906643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906643/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $175,000 | [SF1906107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906107/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System & Corrugated Aluminum Downspouts, Remove and Replace Existing Deck with Azek Composite Decking, Install Azek Composite Railings, Remove and Replace Existing Sliding Door | $11,511 | [SF1886088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886088/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Replacing the existing electrical meter, service disconnect, mast, and weather head to upgrade the system to a 100 AMP capacity. This replacement is necessary due to the current poor condition of the existing equipment. | $2,200 | [E1880332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880332/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867532/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [SF1862561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862561/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [E1862562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862562/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | addition | $18,000 | [PL1861072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861072/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Adding one meter and move a exist meter go outside | $12,000 | [G1861074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861074/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Run 3 cable for Tv | $150 | [ELV1859511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859511/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Hardwire the smokes/ CO detectors for 2nd floor and the basement | $1,500 | [EFA1859509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859509/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Wire new 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room for 2nd floor. New 1 bathroom, living room for the first. wire new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room for the basement. | $20,000 | [E1859502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859502/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Strip roof on full house and dispose. Install new roof to full house. Dispose of all debris. | $10,445 | [SF1848633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848633/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 121r River St | 240 ft SW | To change occupancy from Stable to 2 Story Detached ADU with approximately 898 sq. ft. to 970 sq. ft. | [BOA1782691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-25 |
| Requested |  | 31 Old Morton St | 0.21 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

## More on this street

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

- [18 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-cedar-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025
- [16 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-cedar-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [14 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-cedar-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [23-27 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--27-cedar-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [24-26 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--26-cedar-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [12 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cedar-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [26 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-cedar-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [28-40 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--40-cedar-st/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025
- [29-31 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-cedar-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [7 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cedar-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:47 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-cedar-st/