# Building permits at 20 Berwick St, Boston, MA

14 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 11, 2024: Extension of living space into the basement to include- Furnish and install a family room with a bar. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (33 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement to include- Furnish and install a family room with a bar, play &; exercise room, bath with a shower and move the laundry area in basement. No sleeping rooms. E[plans] filed. | $96,000 | [ALT1660676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1660676/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Electrical | Finish basement general lights and plugs, wire new bathroom. | $8,500 | [E1657341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1657341/) |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Plumbing | Basement: Replace a force hot water boiler. | $13,000 | [G1651847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1651847/) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Plumbing | Basement: Rough and finish a full bathroom, washing machine connection and a laundry tray sink. | $6,500 | [PL1651846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1651846/) |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Wall & attic insulation/air sealing | $6,000 | [SF1208417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1208417/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | UNIT 301 - remove damage floor and replace with new flooring. New baseboard. New insulation, blueboard & plaster in damaged area. some electric & some plumbing. The Unit to be painted. | $44,500 | [SF1903026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903026/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 430 ft NE | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home 4 baths kitchen laundry | $20,000 | [PL1900041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900041/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | gas piping for house renovation | $5,000 | [G1900042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900042/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house | $2,000 | [ELV1900474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900474/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Fire systems | Wiring for local smoke detectors | $4,000 | [EFA1900477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900477/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire single family house. 3 beds 4 baths | $28,000 | [E1900473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900473/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [28 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-dow-rd/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulating two attics with blown in cellulose | $7,122 | [SF1890212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890212/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 940 ft E | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | (Unit 101) Interior renovation of water-damaged condominium unit including replacement of hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets/countertops, bathroom remodel with walk-in shower, drywall and ceiling repairs, finish carpentry, painting, and associated plumbing and electrical reconnections. | $50,500 | [SF1874163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874163/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1190 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1190-vfw-pw/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | - Install Duro-Last slip sheet over existing roofing. - Install 50-mil Duro-Last single-ply membrane roofing system which will be mechanically attached according to manufacturer's specifications. | $100,000 | [SF1858219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858219/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [10 Amesbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-amesbury-st/) | 280 ft SE | Roofing | Insulation Removal Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Kneewall Slope - 2in Thermal Barrier Polyiso Kneewall Gable Wall - 2in Thermal Barrier Po | $6,316 | [SF1842404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842404/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | wiring kitchen | $4,200 | [E1855622](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855622/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [990 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/990-vfw-pw/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Working in units 101,201,301 and 401 Checked out all electrical panels and light fixtures due to flood | $5,000 | [E1855156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855156/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen, bathrooms, first floor ceilings & second floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck. Build new decks the same size. Bring electrical & plumbing up to code. Install new windows. Blue board & plaster. Paint interior & exterior of house. | $220,000 | [SF1843809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843809/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1210 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1210-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | replace 1 tub to shower and 1 tub to tub | $3,000 | [PL1889143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889143/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1210 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1210-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | tub to tub replacement in main bathroom and tub to shower conversion in second bathroom | $42,000 | [SF1868148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868148/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1208b Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1208b-vfw-pw/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Revamp electrical power for new partition wall, Outlets and wall controls Check layout for existing kitchen counter top | $1,285 | [E1847050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847050/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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