# Building permits at 194 Callender St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $565,200 project at 2-26 Marden Av, permitted Jun 4.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 3, 2025: Installation of security devices at Mac's Guest House Inc 194 Callendar St Boston MA 02124 (100860212-08). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av, 0.21 mi southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of security devices at Mac's Guest House Inc 194 Callendar St Boston MA 02124 (100860212-08) | $5,632 | [ELV1681250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1681250/) |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Fire systems | Installation of 10 New Smoke / CO detectors Complete Inspection and Test of Fire System Post Integration to existing Fire Alarm system located at Macs Guest House Inc 194 Callender St Boston MA 02124 (100860212-08) | $5,632 | [EFA1681917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1681917/) |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" foam board insulation. Install 25 squares of double 4" vinyl siding. Cover all trim fascia and soffit. Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install 15 squares of architect type roofing shingles. | $35,000 | [SF1368922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1368922/) |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace windows and jams. Repair drywall around windows, walls and ceilings. | $12,800 | [SF902734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF902734/) |
| Jul 3, 2018 | Fire systems | TYCO, at the direction of the Fire Department, and with approval of the building owner, intends to install a Fire Alarm System in a manner that will provide both enhanced evacuation sound within the building as well as an Addressable panel and system of smoke detection, and heat detection. Horn stro | $32,000 | [ALT807768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT807768/) |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Fire systems | TYCO, at the direction of the Fire Department, and with approval of the building owner, intends to install a Fire Alarm System in a manner that will provide both enhanced evacuation sound within the building as well as an Addressable panel and system of smoke detection, and heat detection. Horn stro | $32,000 | [EFA807767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA807767/) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Fire systems | Installation of new sprinkler's system at Mac's Guest House | $25,000 | [ALT792844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT792844/) |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Electrical | Security System Add-On four Bullet Cameras | $820 | [ELV571311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV571311/) |
| May 15, 2015 | Roofing | repair plywood ceiling, damaged roof shingles, hand rails on front porch. Paint ceiling and hand rails. Adjust storm door. Repair fascia board on 2nd floor porch. | $4,000 | [SF473349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF473349/) |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Electrical | Install Security System | $1,020 | [ELV151942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV151942/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 130 ft NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) heating boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1885573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885573/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/) | 130 ft NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install (2) backflow preventers for replacement of heating boilers. | $24,000 | [PL1885578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1885578/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on the 2nd floor | $2,500 | [PL1872316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872316/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [44 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-lucerne-st/) | 150 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing a gas fired water heater in a mechanical closet on 2nd floor | $2,500 | [G1872322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872322/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire 3rd floor apartment Add meter fir 3rd floor | $7,000 | [E1903941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903941/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [129 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-woodrow-av/) | 940 ft E | Roofing | Reroof canopy over side door and remove and replace window | $12,000 | [SF1903677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903677/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [188 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-woodrow-av/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear wood deck with composite and PVC railing. | $10,000 | [SF1903295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903295/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [19 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-winston-rd/) | 900 ft S | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with a new digital fire alarm panel and cellular communicator in a BHA owned property. Outage and reconnection will be a 6-8 hour duration. | $6,000 | [EFA1900341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900341/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [150 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-woodrow-av/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | add bathroom and kitchen on 3rd floor | $8,000 | [PL1897655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897655/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 370 ft NE | Roofing | STRIP & RESHINGLE ROOF TO INCLUDE: STRIP and install anew, ice water shield, underlayment, 30 yr arch shingles, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing etc | $13,000 | [SF1896888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896888/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [166 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/166-callender-st/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing kitchen. Remove and replace existing cabinets, countertops and finishes. Existing layout to remain. No structural alterations and no changes to load-bearing walls. | $5,000 | [SF1888786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888786/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | Install 2 backflow preventers for one hot water boiler and one combination hot water boiler. | $24,000 | [PL1883587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883587/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | Replace one steam boiler and one hot water boiler and connect to existing gas supply piping. | $24,000 | [G1883583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883583/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 260 ft NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 backflow preventers and automatic feeders for gas steam boiler installation. | $20,000 | [PL1873346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873346/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [77 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-floyd-st/) | 260 ft NE | Plumbing | Furnish and install 2 gas steam boilers and reconnect to existing gas supply piping | $20,000 | [G1873345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873345/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [9 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-hansborough-st/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | Replace heating furnace | $5,000 | [G1867237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867237/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [69 Lucerne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-lucerne-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $3,091 | [SF1862661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862661/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [160 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-callender-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling and floor in kitchen. Replace existing floor tiles master bathroom. Replace existing bathtub, vanity, wall tiles and floor 2nd bathroom | $13,481 | [SF1856164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856164/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-fabyan-st/) | 880 ft NW | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #3 1039 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1836014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836014/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1015-1019 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1015--1019-blue-hill-av/) | 930 ft NW | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #1 1015-1019 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1835033) | $5,919 | [ALT1836003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836003/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1028-1044 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1028--1044-blue-hill-av/) | 670 ft NW | Sign | Install Exterior Dimensional Graphics and Vinyl Graphics for Building #2 1028-1044 Blue Hill Ave (related to Permit Number: ALT1836014 &; ALT1836003) | $5,919 | [ALT1835033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835033/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [157 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-woodrow-av/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $39,199 | [SF1849299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849299/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [167 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-woodrow-av/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Wire two tankless. | $800 | [E1844655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844655/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [74 Floyd St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-floyd-st/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building (1) wing wall to the right. No structural work. | $21,392 | [SF1843503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843503/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [436 Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/436-harvard-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | Remove ballast, membrane roofing and insulations, install new roof insulation & membrane roofing. | $148,000 | [SF1904351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904351/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [24 Wilcock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wilcock-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | replace the asphalt roof on home. | $9,500 | [SF1901106](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901106/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation for transitional housing apt | $5,000 | [PL1897950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897950/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [39 Johnston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-johnston-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | check service for reinstall of meter by Eversource for third floor unit. | $250 | [E1894661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894661/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [126 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-woodrow-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | replace all old PT flooring &; rails on first floor decks. install new composite 5/4 X6 composite flooring &; rails, rebuild 2nd floor balcony using 2X 10 PT joist Supported on existing 1st floor deck on 2- 6X6 column, new composite 5/4 X 6 flooring &; rails. existing 1st floor framing to remain. No | $24,000 | [SF1891478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891478/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | remodeling three bathrooms and three kitchens on floors 1 2 and 3 | $15,000 | [PL1891402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891402/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | gas piping | $1,000 | [G1891408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891408/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-fabyan-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulate 2nd and 3rd floor walls. | $8,874 | [SF1877683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877683/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [37 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-mascot-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870480/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers in apartments 1 and 2 | $12,000 | [G1862643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862643/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [23 Brookview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-brookview-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | 200A service upgrade underground whole home surge protector | $8,870 | [E1864865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864865/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [53 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-mascot-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas boilers | $12,000 | [PL1862646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862646/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [46-48 Mountain Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46--48-mountain-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrading previous electrical work. Roughing out 3 units and Common area, and finish work | $15,000 | [E1860105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860105/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [17 Mascot St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-mascot-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Service UpGrade - Rewire | $10,000 | [E1860095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860095/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Havelock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-havelock-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Remove and install 25 squares of architectural shingles | $18,500 | [SF1859484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859484/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [38 Fabyan St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-fabyan-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Fixture replacement for 1-1/2 baths and kitchen | $6,500 | [PL1858455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858455/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2-26 Marden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--26-marden-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | remove and replace roof shingles, siding, and deck boards and rails | $565,200 | [SF1856805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856805/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [112 Woodrow Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-woodrow-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,995 | [SF1853366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853366/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [44 Hansborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-hansborough-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $27,605 | [SF1844737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844737/) |

## 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 | 1117 to 1125 Blue Hill Av | 0.21 mi SW | To remove the previous proviso relief… | [BOA1783948](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 118 Woodrow Av | 0.22 mi E | To rebuild third floor level of home Complete framing rebuild, including roof framing | [BOA1851431](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-19 |
| Requested |  | 1102 to 1106 Blue Hill Av | 820 ft SW | To confirm occupancy as Beauty salon, Church with adult day care, Hardware store w/ Uhaul rental… | [BOA1765083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-18 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 19 Greenock St | 0.22 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "New 4 Units - 3 story +…" | [BOA1828945](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-03-17 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [195-197 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/195--197-callender-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [191-193 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191--193-callender-st/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [198 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-callender-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [199 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-callender-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025
- [183 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-callender-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [179 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179-callender-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026
- [178 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-callender-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [214-216 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/214--216-callender-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [218 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218-callender-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [169 Callender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-callender-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 20:10 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-callender-st/