# Building permits at 1916 Beacon St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 8, 2025: Instl scaffolding in front of the bldg. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Instl scaffolding in front of the bldg, protect the first floor of the scaffolding with plank; Instl screen protector on all scaffolding; Instl light on the first floor; Remove and reinstall all lose stone in front of the bldg; Cut out and repoint entire bldg. | $19,950 | [SF1626558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1626558/) |
| Aug 28, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing floor finishes. New service counter. New flooring and painting throughout. | $12,000 | [SF402379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF402379/) |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Electrical | Provide control interlock wiring for 1 AC and 3 Fans. | $2,000 | [E297967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E297967/) |
| May 3, 2012 | Alteration or repair | expand hall way, move compartment sinks, remodel ceiling, wall, and floor. | $20,000 | [SF136080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF136080/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | [40 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-orkney-rd/) | 200 ft NW | Electrical | Emergency call water meter damage.c Checked all fixtures and devices for water damage. | $500 | [E1861300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861300/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1922-1924a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1922--1924a-beacon-st/) | 160 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 125 amp sub-panel and 45 kva transformer | $10,000 | [E1843609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843609/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [2 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-sutherland-rd/) | 470 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of use from retail store (mattress retailer) to Dunkin'/Jimmy John's restaurant. Interior fit-out of existing space to include new interior partitions, curtain walls, new wall finishes, new wall & floor tile, new millwork & equipment. | $471,300 | [ALT1869987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869987/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | complete rewire of 3 family home | $40,000 | [E1903855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903855/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 580 ft NW | 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 | [374 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-chestnut-hill-av/) | 530 ft W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, strip and re-side headhouse. All work to be performed on roof. | $123,640 | [SF1889882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889882/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 580 ft NW | 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/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 350 ft N | Electrical | Rewire entire house complete up to Electrical code first floor second floor third floor and basement | $49,000 | [E1881548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881548/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | Renew 8 bath 3 kitcen 3 laundry | $35,000 | [PL1874448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874448/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 350 ft N | Plumbing | replace 3 water heater 3 gas stove 3 dryer | $8,000 | [G1874450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874450/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 650 ft NW | 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 9, 2026 | [77 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-englewood-av/) | 590 ft N | Roofing | Emergency repairs to stabilize historic masonry chimneys with loose and falling bricks creating an immediate safety hazard. Work is limited to preservation and in-kind repairs only; no structural changes are proposed. Repairs will prevent further deterioration, water intrusion, and falling debris. | $5,750 | [SF1865037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865037/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 580 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 580 ft NW | 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 3, 2026 | [15 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-orkney-rd/) | 410 ft NE | Electrical | Install circuit for electric range. Install circuit for hood. Replace electric panel. | $5,000 | [E1856184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856184/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 460 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 25 Bathroom and kitchen | $4,500 | [PL1855361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855361/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 460 ft NE | Plumbing | Unit 25: Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1847435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847435/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [69-75 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--75-strathmore-rd/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas range at 72 Strathmore, unit #8 | $200 | [G1852482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852482/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [137 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-englewood-av/) | 760 ft NW | 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 18, 2026 | [395-399 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395--399-chestnut-hill-av/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | 3 Storage Tanks | $30,000 | [PL1850755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850755/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 350 ft N | Fire systems | Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,675 | [EFA1847455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847455/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1940-1960 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940--1960-beacon-st/) | 300 ft W | Sign | Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to read "FAR OUT". Installation of (1) set of non-illuminated acrylic letters to read "New Zealand Style Ice Cream". Also the installation of (1) externally illuminated blade sign to read "Far Out Ice Cream, It's Super Choice!" | $16,215 | [ALT1842207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842207/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | unit #25 complete rewire of a studio unit. kitchen, bath, living area along with a new sub panel inside the unit for all new wiring. | $8,000 | [E1846263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846263/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spray foam & rockwool insulation, sheetrock/plaster, white oak hardwood floors, interior & entry doors, kitchen cabinet installation, ceramic tile (kitchen & bathroom floors/walls), finish carpentry, baseboards, closet shelving, and paint throughout. - Work limited to Unit 25 | $55,340 | [SF1845320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845320/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [111 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sutherland-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Scrape and remove one layer of asphalt shingle and install about 30 to 35 square of the GAF asphalt shingle matching existing color | $29,970 | [SF1872157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872157/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [115-117 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-sutherland-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Removal of wet maiterial from water damage to the ceiling, walls & floor | $100,000 | [SF1882450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882450/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Replace entire asphalt shingle roof Replace all flashing as needed it Remove the existing hand rail and install back after the roof is finished | $18,000 | [SF1850501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850501/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10.

## More on this street

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

- [1914 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1914-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [1918-1920 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1918--1920-beacon-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [1927-1935 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1927--1935-beacon-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024
- [1936-1956 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1936--1956-beacon-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [1940-1960 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940--1960-beacon-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [1955-1975 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1955--1975-beacon-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2026
- [2000-2002 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2000--2002-beacon-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [2400 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-beacon-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [2420 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2420-beacon-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [2442-2450 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2442--2450-beacon-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 20:04 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 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1916-beacon-st/