# Building permits at 2 Sutherland Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $754,085 alteration or repair at 4 Chiswick Rd, permitted Aug 13.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30, 2025: Replaced 60A panel for unit 2. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Electrical | Replaced 60A panel for unit 2 | $3,000 | [E1774647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1774647/) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing 100 amp "Federal Pacific Equipment" panel. | $1,500 | [E1776449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1776449/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Plumbing | Unit 31. Replace existing shower valve, showerhead and tub filler. Install new shutoffs for water supply to lavatory faucet and toilet. Install new trap for drain. | $438,200 | [PL1704262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1704262/) |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Electrical | Renovation Kitchen and Bathroom apt 31 | $5,000 | [E1699790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1699790/) |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | The described work will be performed only in Apt. 31 at the specified address. 1. Apartment painting 2. Kitchen cabinets, floor replacement, walls repairing and painting 3. Bathtub's wall replacement with tiling. Floor tiles replacement. Wall repairing and painting. Vanity replacement. | $34,880 | [SF1691962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1691962/) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Fire systems | Install EMT pipe where the existing MC is running Throughout the tenant space | $5,000 | [EFA1059415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1059415/) |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Plumbing | install waste, vent, and water for 2 baths | $18,000 | [PL1034464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1034464/) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Fire systems | install complete NFPA-14 wet standpipe in stairwells w/ 2 1/2'' hosevalves. \Eplan | $62,000 | [ALT988905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT988905/) |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system per engineered drawings. | $77,500 | [ALT896781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT896781/) |
| Jul 3, 2018 | Fire systems | Connection of existing sprinkler flow switch to existing addressable fire alarm panel in old Bank space to monitor water flow in 2-6 Sutherland, 260 and 370 Chestnut Ave and commercial space on the ground level. | $1,300 | [EFA849714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA849714/) |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of a cellular dialer to monitor existing fire alarm control panel | $1,200 | [E836753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E836753/) |
| May 23, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to concrete interior walls - work being done at 1920A Beacon Street - 50 sq ft of repairs (Mattress of Boston) | $14,900 | [SF835045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF835045/) |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit-out. Change occupancy from Residential units, bank to retail store, residential units. Entrance is at 1962 Beacon Street. | $376,000 | [ALT790476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT790476/) |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Fire systems | Relocate and add Smokes, heats and horn strobes | $4,900 | [EFA797363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA797363/) |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior Demolition of prior tenant finishes to allow for architect's completion of tenant fit-out Plans and Specs.; Entrance is at 1962 Beacon St. | $40,500 | [SF763812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF763812/) |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Plumbing | Replace dishwasher, apt 5l | Not listed | [PL560864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL560864/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [374 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-chestnut-hill-av/) | 60 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1940-1960 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940--1960-beacon-st/) | 180 ft E | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | complete rewire of 3 family home | $40,000 | [E1903855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903855/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 590 ft N | 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 13, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 590 ft N | 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 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft NE | 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/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 590 ft N | 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 16, 2026 | [40 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-orkney-rd/) | 310 ft E | Electrical | Emergency call water meter damage.c Checked all fixtures and devices for water damage. | $500 | [E1861300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861300/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-orkney-rd/) | 780 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) | 460 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/) | 660 ft S | Plumbing | 3 Storage Tanks | $30,000 | [PL1850755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850755/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft 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/) | 950 ft N | 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/) | 740 ft 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/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 700 ft NE | 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 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) | 890 ft E | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1922-1924a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1922--1924a-beacon-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | Installation of 125 amp sub-panel and 45 kva transformer | $10,000 | [E1843609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843609/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2400 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Unit 510 Replace 2 water closets, 2 single lavatory sinks, a shower, a tub and a kitchen sink. | $7,000 | [PL1874332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874332/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2400 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Unit 5 Replace cooking stove. | $750 | [G1874391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874391/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [2400 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-beacon-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | New kitchen and bathroom renovations | $7,500 | [E1864711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864711/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [286 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation using poured in place polyurethane insulation | $166,000 | [SF1864258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864258/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair water damaged drywall ceiling and wall from water leak from above unit | $750 | [SF1856846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856846/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-03 14:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/