# Building permits at 2 Kerna Rd, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 26: Insulate attic, kneewalls, exterior walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Insulate attic, kneewalls, exterior walls. | $9,000 | [SF1810602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1810602/) |
| Oct 20, 2010 | Plumbing | replace a boiler | $1,000 | [PL48013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL48013/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

29 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 19, 2026 | [1 Kerna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-kerna-rd/) | 110 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing siding with new vinyl siding, replace one window, replace all exterior trim | $70,000 | [SF1885926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885926/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5277-5293 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5277--5293-washington-st/) | 360 ft E | Plumbing | Work to be done at secondary address 5287 Washington. Replace gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1905743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905743/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5250 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5250-washington-st/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Install low voltage wiring for telephone/data and thermostats for hvac units | $1,200 | [ELV1900372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900372/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [37 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-rockland-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $5,582 | [SF1889782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889782/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo due to water damage and repairs. Install insulation, drywall, and flooring | $32,669 | [SF1887779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887779/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5337-5339 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5337--5339-washington-st/) | 400 ft S | Roofing | Strip old roofing shingles to install new shingles on the building | $15,000 | [SF1888657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888657/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [5275 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5275-washington-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1888029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1888029/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 780 ft E | Plumbing | Existing Basement bathroom. Lavatory drain needs to be jack hammered up and made to correct size and tied in to waste line. Run vent up to serve fixtures. | $2,500 | [PL1886739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886739/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [16-22 Rockland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--22-rockland-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 15 Harvey replacement windows | $11,000 | [SF1881989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881989/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [48 Schiller Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-schiller-rd/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | Heat pump/Mini split wiring (3 Ton) | $2,000 | [E1874242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874242/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5255 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5255-washington-st/) | 630 ft NE | Roofing | Replace asphalt roof on a 6 family town house. | $38,600 | [SF1865399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865399/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [25 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-birchwood-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Replace 200amp service, replace (12) receptacles, replace (4) baseboard heaters, add GFCI protection to basement and basement bathroom | $4,500 | [E1860430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860430/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5235 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5235-washington-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $1,470 | [SF1847918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847918/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16-18 Meshaka St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-meshaka-st/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $10,300 | [SF1844408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844408/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [31 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical work to support the installation of a ductless mini-split system | $500 | [E1891789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891789/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Pleasantdale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-pleasantdale-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Replace the asphalt roof on home. | $12,700 | [SF1900432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900432/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | rewire house and kitchen. upgrade panel 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1900022](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900022/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Birchwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-birchwood-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,272 | [E1899290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899290/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Addition | Wire new finished basement space for light and power. | $5,500 | [E1899644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899644/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Full bathroom in basement | $5,000 | [PL1890332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890332/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [67 Overlook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-overlook-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel exsisting basement including bathroom installation lvt flooring drywall and electrical | $139,000 | [ALT1867116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867116/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28 Bungalow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bungalow-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear deck with a new pressure-treated wood deck of the same size and footprint. Remove and replace existing front landing and stairs with a new landing and stair assembly matching the existing size and style. Interior work to include reframing of a downstairs office | $15,000 | [SF1861373](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861373/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove back staircase and replace it with an extension to the other part of the building to provide an second means of egress. THE ORIGINAL ALT1741323 job description is to build out 2 residential apartments from existing office space on the second floor. [ePlans] | $25,000 | [A1850076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850076/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [24 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-stimson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | New electrical wiring for a 14 unit new construction building plus common spaces, new electrical service, underground work, tv data and internet. | $185,000 | [E1859330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859330/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [35 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $14,132 | [SF1850720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850720/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [2606 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2606-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $18,844 | [SF1846578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846578/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [35 Goethe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-goethe-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1850726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850726/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5230 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5230-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Unit 202 conversion from commerical space to residential. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sq feet. | $15,000 | [E1851474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851474/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [15 Stimson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stimson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Deck renovation: replace with new composted floors | $12,000 | [SF1847123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847123/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-03 19:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/