# Building permits at 20 Chapin Av, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6, 2025: Replace main service panel in disrepair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (55 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Electrical | Replace main service panel in disrepair | $3,000 | [E1777595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1777595/) |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $2,959 | [SF1684679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1684679/) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Solar | Roof Mounted installation of 16 solar panels. 5.0 Kw ac. 6.880 Kw dc. No ESS | $14,998 | [SF1696976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1696976/) |
| May 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mechanical work on condenser (3zone-heads). | $12,987 | [SF1704675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1704675/) |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring from panel to condenser (3zone-heads), wiring a new electrical Water tank. | $12,988 | [E1704668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1704668/) |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Plumbing | Install condenser (3zone- heads),and installing electrical water tank. | $12,987 | [PL1704680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1704680/) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Electrical | Roof Mounted installation of 16 solar panels, 5kw ac, 6.880 KW DC, NO ESS | $14,998 | [E1696986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696986/) |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Electrical | New service on existing utility pole (pole #5) to support Verizon 5G cell antenna. (55-99 Chapin Ave is Address Range) | $2,500 | [E1222720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1222720/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Roofing | Removal of slate roof and chimney | $5,000 | [SF1906722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906722/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2041-2051 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2041--2051-centre-st/) | 720 ft S | Sign | replace existing 4'x8' aluminum composite sign for new business | $350 | [ALT1880536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880536/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | Replace 25' of 1" gas pipe and coupling | $500 | [G1904954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904954/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | Installation of new exam room sinks during renovation. | $14,700 | [PL1903382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903382/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft SE | Electrical | Install wiring for new office layout | $7,500 | [E1903368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903368/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [54 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-mount-vernon-st/) | 620 ft N | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1897405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897405/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Demolition | Removing siding and windows. | $5,000 | [SF1900234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900234/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [69 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-dent-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,647 | [SF1887762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887762/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 existing windows with 8 new Harvey Windows | $4,600 | [SF1890970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890970/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [481 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/481-lagrange-st/) | 350 ft NW | Electrical | Install 200 amp service for 2 family with public meter, replace knob & tube wiring on the 1st & 2nd floors, install lights, switches, exhaust fans, & plugs | $40,000 | [E1894429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894429/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | The scope of work consists of renovations and conversions to the existing spaces including offices, exam rooms, labs, admin areas, staff rooms, and employee break rooms as well as the addition of a new exterior accessory employee door and stair. | $465,000 | [ALT1848031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848031/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Full Demo, Rough & Finish Wiring of Single-Family House Renovation Including all Utilities. 200amp Overhead Service | $25,000 | [E1883149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883149/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8 Virgil Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-virgil-rd/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of existing finishes. Scope includes removal of non-load-bearing walls, flooring, ceilings, and cabinets. No structural elements or load-bearing walls will be changed or removed. | $5,000 | [SF1881733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881733/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 810 ft NE | Electrical | Install (17) recessed parabolic "A" light fixtures 2x4, (1) "X" exit sign and (12) receptacles | $10,000 | [E1870267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870267/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [384-390 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/384--390-lagrange-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include body art in the hair salon [ePlans] | $1,000 | [ALT1798874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798874/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-preston-rd/) | 290 ft N | Electrical | Basement remodel | $8,500 | [E1863222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863222/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 730 ft W | Plumbing | Remodel existing 2nd fl bath | $7,500 | [PL1861484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861484/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ivory-st/) | 730 ft W | Electrical | 2nd floor bath | $1,200 | [E1860505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860505/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 700 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation of first floor bathroom (1) sink, (1) standup shower, (1) toilet | $3,000 | [PL1858866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858866/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | KITCHEN REMODEL - Demo, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Flooring, Tile BATHROOM REMODEL - Demo, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Plastering, Tile | $65,000 | [SF1856541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856541/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Rewiring a bathroom | $2,000 | [E1859968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859968/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Remove and install bathroom fixture | $300 | [E1858492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858492/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen and half bath renovation. | $4,000 | [PL1858690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858690/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | 1st floor kitchen renovation. New gas range. | $500 | [G1858695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858695/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | 1st Fl. replace fixtures 2 fl replace fixtures | $1,000 | [PL1856196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856196/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [14 Welton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-welton-rd/) | 690 ft W | Plumbing | Gas stove on first and second | $1,000 | [G1856197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856197/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [527-529 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/527--529-lagrange-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Kitchen remodel | $2,500 | [E1856271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856271/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [506 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-lagrange-st/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel first floor bathroom | $35,000 | [SF1855773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855773/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt shingles and Install a new system of Asphalt shingles and gutters system | $9,913 | [SF1844827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844827/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [PL1853036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853036/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [G1853034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853034/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing CVS pharmacy (1921 Centre St W Roxbury). Pharmacy/RX waiting area expansion. (approx 300sq ft) Minor modifications to mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Scope to include Sprinkler modifications as needed. No FA work. | $226,020 | [ALT1836232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836232/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [57 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-dent-st/) | 760 ft W | Solar | Replacement of 20 Vynil Windows with Marvin Replacement windows with specs: Performance Information U-Factor: 0.3 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.33 Visible Light Transmittance: 0.57 Condensation Resistance: 57 CPD Number: MAR-N-332-00368-00001 | $30,200 | [SF1846764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846764/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $3,269 | [SF1844630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844630/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | new rough and finish plumbing forlaundry, laundry sink, lav and toilet | $5,000 | [PL1851510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [120 Landseer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-landseer-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | test existing gas line, install new modine heater | $1,500 | [G1851511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851511/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [80 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-mount-vernon-st/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing finished room on basement floor. Work includes removal of existing interior non-load-bearing partition walls, drywall, carpet, and flooring. Partition wall faming and subfloor reinstalled like-for-like. New non-load-bearing framing for closet along north wall | $30,000 | [SF1841424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841424/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-quinn-wy/) | 670 ft E | Addition | Remodel kitchen and bath | $4,000 | [E1845764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845764/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [348 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/348-lagrange-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas leak | $200 | [G1901757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901757/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $3,634 | [SF1889225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889225/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $23,398 | [SF1887799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887799/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [26-30 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--30-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Remove/replace oil-fired steam boiler w/ new Weil-McLain 88-10R, Carlin 1050FFD burner, (2) 15 GPM tankless heaters, mixing valve, feed unit, controls, new pad, steel header, piping, breaching. Startup/commission. Serves heat/DHW to residential building. | $115,000 | [PL1895800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895800/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and five mini split heads | $7,799 | [E1887842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887842/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Pender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pender-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remove old deck and stairs build new deck and stairs | $7,500 | [ALT1871976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871976/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [366 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/366-lagrange-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending ALT1839408 Occupancy Committee.Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,004 | [SF1838410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838410/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Replacing tbox in basement and bringing this up to code | $1,000 | [E1853228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853228/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit in for Stretch Med Franchise including: Build a steel frame wall for a office, install vinyl plank, install new tile in the bathroom, install new lighting, paint. | $64,300 | [SF1844382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844382/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [54 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-sturges-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r-max we are also insulating the attic with air seal and 15" of cellulose | $13,161 | [SF1845055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845055/) |

## 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 |  | 8 Virgil Rd | 870 ft NW | To renovate existing single-family dwelling; remove and rebuild roof to add 750 sq. ft. of third-floor… | [BOA1904426](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-25 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 384 to 390 Lagrange St | 810 ft SE | To change occupancy to include body art in the hair salon | [BOA1812434](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-01-15 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Chapin Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [12 Chapin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chapin-av/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-13 02:56 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 13, 01:47 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chapin-av/