# Building permits at 18 Michael Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.8M project at 20 Chestnut Hill Av, permitted Sep 14.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 6, 2025: Wire up addition, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Electrical | Wire up addition, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry | $9,000 | [E1770937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1770937/) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Plumbing | 1st floor. Rough and finish 1-water closet, 1- shower, 1- single lavatory sink 1- laundry tray, sink and a washing machine connection. 2nd floor. Rough and finish 1- water closet, a shower and a double lavatory sink. | $9,000 | [PL1774230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1774230/) |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Plumbing | 1st floor. Connect existing Gas to existing furnace, to wall hung water heater. | $2,500 | [G1774236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1774236/) |
| May 6, 2025 | Addition | House addition and reconfigure second floor beddroom and first floor bathroom and kitchen | $262,560 | [ALT1698958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1698958/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 240 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler. | $16,000 | [PL1905341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905341/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Glenmont Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenmont-rd/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Attic, basement sills, and wall insulation | $15,908 | [SF1903799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903799/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry renovation. HVAC system with disconnect and hardwired smokes detectors. Service upgrade | $18,000 | [E1872558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872558/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Work for remodel New ceiling lights | $20,000 | [E1891071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891071/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $8,000 | [E1891002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891002/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 6 harvey replacement windows and 6 awnings Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $12,475 | [SF1888352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888352/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [102-104 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102--104-academy-hill-rd/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | - service upgrade to 400 amp - add a public meter | $8,500 | [E1888915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888915/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [55 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-chestnut-hill-av/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove tile mansard replace in kind | $12,000 | [SF1886883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886883/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Fire systems | Install local smoke and CO detectors throughout unit 1 and common areas. | $3,000 | [EFA1887575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887575/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | New 200AMP service for 2 family property. Unit 1 kitchen and bathroom renovation. New laundry with electric dryer. New HVAC system. New plugs and lights throughout the unit. New lighting for common areas. | $30,000 | [E1887432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887432/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 19 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,935 | [SF1885737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885737/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 630 ft NE | Plumbing | Winship Elementary, 54 Dighton Street, drinking fountain replacement: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 1 on the 2nd floor and two on the 3rd floor. | $12,000 | [PL1879235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879235/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rogers-park-av/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879175/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | stove reconnect 1st floor | $400 | [G1879473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879473/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom in first floor unit. Replace kitchen cabinets, counters and appliances. Replace tile and fixtures in bathroom. | $70,000 | [SF1879334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879334/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [71 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-foster-st/) | 800 ft N | Roofing | strip and reroof | $21,000 | [SF1878997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878997/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | 1st floor bath Reno, kitchen Reno, laundry Reno, stove reconnect | $7,200 | [PL1879472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879472/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of Existing Drop Ceiling in Cafeteria / Study Hall Area. Installation of New ACT Drop Ceiling and Drywall Soffits. Relocation of 3 Sprinkler heads, Electrical and HVAC coordinated with new grid layout. | $317,185 | [SF1873600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873600/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 420 ft SE | Plumbing | Half bath and kitchen remodeling 1st floor Full bath 2nd floor Half bath and laundry 3rd floor | $10,600 | [PL1871042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871042/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 420 ft SE | Alteration or repair | interior renovation | $47,800 | [SF1867550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867550/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | Basement - remove existing gas water heater, cap line first fl- install new navian gas water heater | $6,500 | [G1860392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860392/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft N | Plumbing | first fl-new full bath, remodel existing bath, remodel kitchen, tankless water heater basement - eliminate existing water heater | $15,600 | [PL1860383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860383/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Rewire the aparment unit #1 and upgrade the service from 100 to 200a | $15,000 | [E1849572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849572/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing apartment. Work includes kitchen & bathroom renovation, construction of 1 new bathroom within existing footprint, installation of ductless mini-split, interior painting, & associated plumbing & electrical work. Non-structural; no changes to building envelope. | $85,000 | [SF1842989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842989/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [97 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-academy-hill-rd/) | 620 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove all existing siding from entire house. Install all new vinyl siding on entire house exterior. Remove existing front entrance canopy. Rebuild build front entrance canopy to match existing size. | $100,000 | [SF1834221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834221/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377-385 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377--385-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Front Facade: Masonry and Storefront Repairs, impacted by a vehicular impact. | $8,000 | [SF1903275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903275/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [487-489 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487--489-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED/TLED fixtures. Install 18 LED/TLED interior fixtur3 retrofits, 5 fluorescent 8-ft fixture retrofits, 2 LED exterior fixtures, and 4 occupancy/photo sensors. Includes associated electrical connections and controls. | $1,492 | [E1903441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903441/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | installation of new addressable fire alarm control panel, existing fire alarm devices will remain. New fire alarm devices will be addressable | $37,000 | [EFA1902048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | new electrical upgrade including new primary, secondary equipment along with selective branch wiring for HVAC equipment | $175,000 | [E1902042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902042/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Veronica Smith Replacement of HVAC system, new roof and building repairs and is further detailed in the plans and specifications available electronically | $2,819,110 | [SF1896175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896175/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | IMAGE STUDIOS SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (3) illuminated channel lettersets | $6,500 | [ALT1868734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868734/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Install (2) new wall signs and (1) set of tenant panels on an existing directory | $3,800 | [ALT1877539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877539/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Adding bathroom and kitchen sink in basement | $10,000 | [PL1873477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873477/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-westminster-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Roof removal and replacement Replace 21 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $37,501 | [SF1874677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874677/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring for two kitchens and one bathroom renovation and second floor sub panel | $9,000 | [E1875124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875124/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovation 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1867738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867738/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Provide wiring for new finish basement which includes; (1) powder room, (1) shower room, (1) wet bar and general living space. Provide wiring for new boiler system. Provide wiring for (1) LV2 EV charger. | $8,500 | [E1870281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870281/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [52 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-academy-hill-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | $2,000 | [PL1868221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868221/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation to be completed on 2 Westminster TE property. Remodeling existing basement and existing full bath and half bath in basement. Renovated basement to include playroom and hobby room. | $199,930 | [ALT1811321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811321/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of low-voltage cabling and security camera system including cameras, NVR, network equipment, and system configuration. | $6,500 | [ELV1863021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863021/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [433 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/433-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Swapping out meter socket. Work Order No. 27074042 | $1,500 | [E1858689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858689/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Add New Hom Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Monitor module for Ansul System, Pull Station and Test existing Duct Detector. All tied into an Exisiting Fire Panel. 2nfFloor Unit 2 Popeyes Chicken. | $12,195 | [EFA1850037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1850037/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Oakland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-oakland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 7sq 1 layer | $3,541 | [SF1845586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845586/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install Siding on Dorners, Rebuild Chimney from Roofline | $15,459 | [SF1842747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842747/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Pending ALT1837307-Occupancy.strip and reroof | $7,000 | [SF1836532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [470 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas piping for a Popeye's restaurant | $7,500 | [G1844420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844420/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1837307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837307/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 09:17 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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