# Building permits at 20 Chellman St, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 6, 2025: WH Replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1781921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1781921/) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1781925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1781925/) |

## 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chellman-st/) | 160 ft SE | Electrical | Replace/relocate existing receptacles and kitchen wiring. Install new 20A circuits and receptacles on 1st/2nd floors. Provide AFCI/GFCI protection as required. Replace basement receptacles. Remove exterior conduit/fixtures and install new exterior bulkhead fixture. | $5,000 | [E1897626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897626/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [91 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-lyall-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. Misc measures for weatherization | $7,000 | [SF1896129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896129/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [42 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-bonair-st/) | 550 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof on full home and dispose. Install new roof to full home. Dispose of all debris. | $9,600 | [SF1900181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900181/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [47 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-worley-st/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. | $3,760 | [SF1899329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899329/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation kitchen and bathroom. | $6,500 | [PL1901846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901846/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen replaces gas stove. | $500 | [G1901849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901849/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 1,Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop, without change kitchen layout, without change location range and sink, mo structural change. 2,Redo existing second floor full bathroom, keep existing layout and fixture location, no structural change. unit 2 only | $68,750 | [SF1889164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889164/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [47 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-newfield-st/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1891063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891063/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom, toilet, sink and shower | $7,500 | [PL1894544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894544/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [34 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-addington-rd/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863478/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | new addition (master bedroom, Master Bathroom) relocate switch led and outlets on existent bedroom, hard wire smoke and Co detector for entire home | $8,000 | [E1889112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889112/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 820 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing Gas Boiler | $5,000 | [G1869224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869224/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 820 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas boiler | $3,000 | [PL1869227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869227/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [47 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-chellman-st/) | 290 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $8,000 | [PL1875694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875694/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-dwinell-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic kneewall with fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. | $4,082 | [SF1861228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861228/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [711 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/711-lagrange-st/) | 680 ft SW | Electrical | 200A service upgrade; full outlet/switch/fixture replacements; basement lighting + new AFCI circuit; new dryer, sump pump, living room and wood room lighting circuits; 2nd-floor bath fan + circuit; permit filing included. | $16,000 | [E1871160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871160/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [18 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-addington-rd/) | 590 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace 5 windows, 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $22,439 | [SF1865240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865240/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [37 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-bonair-st/) | 660 ft NE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $12,350 | [SF1861926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861926/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 950 ft NE | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,600 | [EFA1860511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860511/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, basement due to renovations. | $15,000 | [E1860510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860510/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for a kitchen and full bathroom. | $9,000 | [PL1851291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851291/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping for a new fireplace. | $1,200 | [G1851301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851301/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 750 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 750 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 320 ft N | Electrical | rewire kitchen,bathroom add outlets,recessed lights | $12,000 | [E1850320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850320/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation for Interior and Exterior Remodel kitchen, bathroom and add new deck | $97,500 | [ALT1825897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825897/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 920 ft E | Addition | Construct a second story primary suite addition over an existing one story attached garage of a detached, single-family dwelling. Project scope also includes a rear mudroom addition on the first floor and a partial renovation of the second floor. No basement work proposed. | $150,000 | [ALT1693559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1693559/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-furbush-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement install interior doors and new wall, ceiling repair and carpeting. Remove existing window and install new egress window. | $12,000 | [ALT1847048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847048/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [8 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-furbush-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | -New Line Voltage Smoke Detectors Arc Fault the Circuit -Arc Fault 2nd Circuit from previous installation done buy others | $3,000 | [E1897427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897427/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [95 Grayfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-grayfield-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885111) | $8,000 | [SF1893900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893900/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | relocating washing machine to second floor | $6,000 | [PL1881699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881699/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 14 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $13,000 | [SF1871706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871706/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 14 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $13,000 | [E1871708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871708/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | 12 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Cornerstone/Weatherwood | $10,000 | [SF1867171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867171/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [860 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/860-vfw-pw/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of 80k btu gas furnace | $12,000 | [G1867191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867191/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [772 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772-lagrange-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install new service and relocate for Eversource to install new service drop loop for new one family house | $5,000 | [E1855650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855650/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156 Brook Farm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-brook-farm-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | The project involves removing the current 16-foot by 14-foot front deck, as well as the existing landing and steps at the side door, and replacing them with new structures. | $13,000 | [SF1848026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848026/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 19:39 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chellman-st/