20 Chestnut St

Boston, MA 02129

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.2M alteration or repair at 33 Cordis St, permitted Aug 27.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jul 9, 2025: Kitchen remodel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 141 more permits (139 projects) since May 1.

1. Kitchen remodel

   Electrical
   Jul 9, 2025$7,000
2. Remodel kitchen to plans, update plumbing and electric

   Alteration or repair
   Jun 30, 2025$67,200
3. Kitchen renovation × 2 permits

   Plumbing
   Jun 20, 2025$11,200
4. Wire newly renovated Unit #3

   Electrical
   May 25, 2021$35,000
5. Install 1 combo and 4 smoke detectors

   Fire systems
   Oct 7, 2015$500
6. Adding a public meter

   Electrical
   Oct 7, 2015$1,000

1. Replace emergency lights,replace 30 fixture lights,add 3 new circuit for a bar,replace 2 exofan in the…

   26 Adams St · 130 ft E · Electrical
   Sep 2$4,000
2. Residential kitchen remodel and replacing existing panel with 100 amp

   26 Adams St · 130 ft E · Electrical
   Jul 23$6,500
3. Kitchen facelift

   26 Adams St · 130 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Jul 14$50,000
4. Interior demo water damaged ceiling and walls as needed

   26 Adams St · 130 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Jun 22$56,400
5. Remodel existing plumbing

   7-9 Putnam St · 240 ft SW · Plumbing
   May 24$12,500
6. Connect gas to one stove and one combi boiler

   7-9 Putnam St · 240 ft SW · Plumbing
   May 24$2,000
7. Wire and install CATV and CAT 5E wiring

   7-9 Putnam St · 240 ft SW · Electrical
   May 14$500
8. Wire and install 120 volt hardwired smoke and co detectors

   7-9 Putnam St · 240 ft SW · Fire systems
   May 14$1,000
9. Install wiring for lights, HVAC, and general power use

   7-9 Putnam St · 240 ft SW · Electrical
   May 14$24,000

1. Kitchen / bathroom renovation new stub outs (copper) / waste arms

   35 Winthrop St · 500 ft W · Plumbing
   Oct 6$2,500
2. Moving gas line over 3' to accommodate new stove specs

   35 Winthrop St · 500 ft W · Plumbing
   Oct 6$600
3. Replacement shower valve, toielt and lav

   1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Plumbing
   Oct 1$2,500
4. Replacing existing kitchen cabinets and appliances Remodel Primary bathroom

   6 Adams St · 270 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$83,191
5. Installation of Fire Alarm

   1 Constitution Rd · 960 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 28$38,602
6. • Demolition and disposal of existing deck structure • Construction of new deck approximately same size as…

   47 Pleasant St · 930 ft NW · Fence, wall or deck
   Sep 15$29,850
7. A- Repoint the back brick wall, only the necessary spots needed

   18 Putnam St · 330 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 14$17,500
8. Replace existing fire alarm panel with new fire alarm panel

   49 Tremont St · 800 ft N · Fire systems
   Sep 11$6,000
9. Remove and replace siding on front elevation of home

   34 Prospect St · 620 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 10$17,518
10. Bathroom renovation in the second floor in the address above install outlets switches lights 1 exaustor…

    20 Mount Vernon St · 470 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 9$1,500
11. Replace damaged brick on soley st side Repoint where needed on Soley st side

    55 Warren St · 680 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$28,500
12. Hose connection

    3 Pleasant Street Ct · 890 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 8$500
13. Run gas line for grill

    3 Pleasant Street Ct · 890 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 8$800
14. Upgrade of existing fire alarm system due to internal trouble on existing fire alarm control panel

    14 Monument Sq · 900 ft N · Fire systems
    Sep 8$25,036
15. Run 7 new circuit

    14 Monument Sq · 900 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 1$2,800
16. I will install new plumbing for full bathroom on third floor

    20 Mount Vernon St · 470 ft N · Plumbing
    Aug 27$6,000
17. Bathroom renovation

    40 Pleasant St · 990 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$21,700
18. Facelift bathroom tile paint new fixtures nothing changing

    1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$7,500
19. Install 21 Marvin replacement windows

    3 Wallace Ct · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$37,585
20. Remove and replace (09) windows

    13 Park St · 880 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$21,000
21. Add a new electrical washer and dryer add floor heat and have basement and 1st floor wiring inspected due to…

    9 Mount Vernon St · 690 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 15$8,000
22. Re- decking and railing- front stair

    55 Park St · 370 ft W · Fence, wall or deck
    Aug 14$83,280
23. Reconnect gas supply to newly installed Performance 40 Gal

    50-52 Warren St · 780 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 14$300
24. Parks department event requiring generator

    55 Winthrop St · 390 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 14$500
25. Renovation 2nd bathroom no changes just renovate completely update plumbing and electrical

    20 Mount Vernon St · 470 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$24,700
26. Remove and replace existing Performance 40 Gal

    50-52 Warren St · 780 ft W · Plumbing
    Aug 12$2,600
27. Piping under deck for gas grill on deck tying in mechanical room in basement

    14 Monument Ct · 520 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 12$2,900
28. New exterior deck in the rear court yard New composite decking

    19 Monument Av · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$25,000
29. Renovations of existing tenant area Lighting

    1 Constitution Rd · 960 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 5$140,000
30. REPLACE EPDM ROOF (ok to do short form per convo with inspector)

    9 Winthrop St · 750 ft W · Roofing
    Aug 4$85,695
31. Construct new openings for two new basement windows in the existing front foundation

    15 Henley St · 780 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$15,000
32. Disconnect and make safe feeds for (2) existing condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler

    1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 31$15,000
33. Wire and install lighting and power for dining room addition

    14 Monument Ct · 520 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 30$2,500
34. Install data/CATV lines in existing 3 family dwelling that is being totally renovated

    34-34a Tremont St · 890 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 28$6,000
35. Complete rewire including service upgrade of existing 3 family dwelling being totally renovated

    34-34a Tremont St · 890 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 28$60,000
36. Change of occupancy from;Retail

    65-71 Main St · 920 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28not listed
37. Provide temporary power for outdoor event utilizing portable diesel generator

    1 Constitution Rd · 960 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 21$500
38. Install a temp service to allow demolition of the building with the point of connection

    51 Soley St · 610 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 19$750
39. Furnish and install new waste/vent and water piping throughout

    34-34a Tremont St · 890 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 15$50,000
40. Fill bath renovation - adding 2 dedicated lines to kitchen for disposal /dishwasher

    66 Tremont St · 820 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 14$4,500
41. UNIT 206: remodeling 2 bathrooms on second floor

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 10not listed
42. Relocate 2 shower and 2 toilet

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 9$3,000
43. Remove existing closed-cell insulation in exterior walls on all 4 floors & install new,dry affected…

    9 Mount Vernon St · 690 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$170,000
44. Install a Vacuum elevator in existing closet area.ALT1548512 amendment

    48 Chestnut St · 440 ft N · Elevator
    Jul 8$54,000
45. Replaced kitchen sink

    39 Soley St · 610 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 7$1,500
46. Remove existing Boiler and replace with new Boiler × 2 permits

    54 Monument Av · 830 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 26 to Jul 6$7,500
47. Build New Primary Bath on 2nd Floor

    68 Ferrin St · 990 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$71,000
48. Upgrade to 200 amp service Install new meter main on outside of house and overhead service

    68 Ferrin St · 990 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 2$5,000
49. Remove 3 existing windows and 1 existing door and replace with 3 new windows and 1 new door

    26 Soley St · 700 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$13,503
50. Remodeling

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jun 26$3,000
51. Renovation of two existing bathrooms at the property located at 73 Chelsea Street

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 25$28,000
52. Apt# 105 *Relocate the Existing Switches to Outside *Replace the Existing Gfci

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 25$2,000
53. Bathroom Renovation

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18$35,100
54. Remove and reinstall existing dishwasher & disposal outlets for kitchen cabinet replacement

    1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 18$550
55. Replacement kitchen sink dishwasher

    1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 16$3,000
56. 2 shower surround in wetspace replacements

    73 Chelsea St · 320 ft SE · Other
    Jun 8$41,255
57. Provide 1 x 45kVA portable diesel generator and all associated outdoor rated electrical distribution…

    1 Monument Sq · 540 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 5$5,000
58. Full electrical rewire in accordance with NEC guidelines

    43 Chestnut St · 390 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 5$32,000
59. Install about 60ft of crown molding on the outside of the building

    34 Winthrop St · 550 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$3,500
60. Amendment to Long Form Permit ALT1771414 to include addition of rear second-floor deck and a third-floor rear…

    22 Tremont St · 890 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$20,000
61. For Unit 109 - Replace the kitchen cabinet (all fixture remain the same location)

    1 Warren St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$23,328
62. This project involves excavation and waterproofing repair of the courtyard located above two levels of…

    65 Chelsea St · 390 ft S · Roofing
    May 29$227,000
63. Emergency Roof Leak Repair: Sidewalk staging

    33 Mount Vernon St · 430 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 27$42,000
64. Install wiring for kitchen renovation

    39 Soley St · 610 ft NW · Electrical
    May 27$9,000
65. Construct new roof deck in accordance with drawings to include:Install staging,Utilize existing structural…

    32-32a Tremont St · 900 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 27$72,800
66. Cut and point two chimneys and replace bricks as needed

    31a Main St · 840 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 26$7,000
67. Remove existing 20 space load center

    18 Putnam St · 330 ft SW · Electrical
    May 22$1,800
68. Install backflow preventer on prep sink located in basement

    2 Pleasant Street Ct · 910 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 21$1,000
69. Interior carpentry work

    15 Henley St · 780 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 20$62,000
70. Renovation

    43 Chestnut St · 390 ft N · Plumbing
    May 19$4,000
71. Temporary removal of two exterior receptacles

    49 Soley St · 610 ft NW · Electrical
    May 19$1,500
72. Install staging to access roof Remove existing rubber roof and insulation Apply rubber to roof seal all…

    63 Winthrop St · 410 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$43,500
73. Replacing the dishwasher, food disposal and kitchen sink

    31a Main St · 840 ft W · Plumbing
    May 12$900
74. Front exterior wall Grind out, repoint and waterproof front wall

    44 Monument Av · 830 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 11$28,500
75. Demo existing kitchen to the studs

    39 Soley St · 610 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 8$65,360
76. Wiring for 2 head heat pump

    10 Tremont St · 930 ft N · Electrical
    May 8$1,200
77. Installation of (1) Casement window

    54 Monument Av · 830 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 7$3,212
78. Location: 21 Main Street, Apt D

    31a Main St · 840 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 1$14,638

1. Demo existing 10x24 rooftop deck

   16 Monument Sq · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$59,750
2. Install rg6 cable In beds / living, install doorbell system

   33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
   Sep 30$2,500
3. Install hardwired interconnected smoke and carbon system to code

   33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Fire systems
   Sep 30$4,000
4. Complete wire single family home

   33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
   Sep 30$45,000
5. Renovation of existing common area bathrooms to increase fixture count and maintain ADA compliance

   1 First Av · 0.25 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$205,000
6. New plumbing waste, vent and water lines

   33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 28$65,000
7. New gas line to 1 tankless water heater

   33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 28$7,600
8. Low voltage alarm install

   16 Cordis St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
   Sep 28$1,200
9. This permit is for the general wiring for the work related to the shell space at 45 Vine St

   45 Vine St · 0.25 mi NE · Electrical
   Sep 25$8,000
10. Bar 1st Flr- Install 2 hand sinks and 2 Ice machines

    73-83 Main St · 0.19 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 24$590
11. Install (1) vanity, (1) toilet

    32-36 Harvard St · 0.25 mi SW · Plumbing
    Sep 23$500
12. Install accessible access and upgrade bathroom - no changes in uses of local retail business

    45 Vine St · 0.25 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$207,600
13. Kitchen renovation Unit 404b

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 16$1,000
14. Gas furnace replacement

    7 Pleasant St · 0.19 mi W · Plumbing
    Sep 16$2,500
15. Confirm occupancy of existing 2-family dwelling

    92 Bunker Hill St · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 12not listed
16. Replacement of Existing Cross Connection Device

    60 Pleasant St · 0.20 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 9$2,000
17. Remove existing kitchen floors and replace with new tile

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$27,500
18. Kitchens baths

    5 Monument St · 0.23 mi N · Plumbing
    Sep 4$30,000
19. Grille fireplace boilerrange

    5 Monument St · 0.23 mi N · Plumbing
    Sep 4$10,000
20. Replacement of (10) 3-pole, 480-volt breakers at (1) 480-volt panel in the main electric room at the…

    50 Bunker Hill St · 0.19 mi NE · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
21. Kitchen remodel

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$98,000
22. Interior and exterior renovations

    33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$2,197,500
23. Remodel Bathroom group

    1 Pleasant St · 0.20 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 24$3,500
24. Remove existing roofing and install new 60 mil EPDM membrane with 1" polyiso cover board

    5 Cedar St · 0.22 mi NW · Roofing
    Aug 21$61,582
25. MASSPORT - Swapping out an existing generator with a new generator in the same outdoor location

    75 Constitution Rd · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 18$59,000
26. Install 4.84kW DC (11 panels) rooftop solar array × 2 permits

    6-8 Nearen Ro · 0.20 mi N · Solar
    Aug 12$28,233
27. Remove and replace approximately 10 squares of existing low-slope roofing with a new 60 mil EPDM rubber…

    37 High St · 0.24 mi NW · Roofing
    Aug 11$43,441
28. At-risk emergency framing scope pending issuance of ALT1880889

    33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Other
    Aug 10$5,000
29. Retile bath floor and shower area - install new tile and backerboard after removing existing

    1 Pleasant St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$17,800
30. Disconnect & make safe exiting feeds for (2) condensers & fans for existing freezer & cooler

    50 Bunker Hill St · 0.19 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 31$12,000
31. Demolish existing chimneys

    33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$5,000
32. Cut and point the two sections of wall in the back of the building Replace the deteriorated bricks Replace…

    23 High St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$22,000
33. Reroute existing outdoor rain leader

    25 Harvard Sq · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 24$1,200
34. Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls

    44-44a Pleasant St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$3,000
35. Basement, one bathroom, one bedroom

    18 Cordis St · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 21$5,000
36. Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing

    48 Harvard St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$2,379
37. Kitchen remodel

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 7$1,000
38. Kitchen Renovation and installation of new lighting and electric fireplace in living room

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 7$9,500
39. Install 2 windows for replacement

    3 Cordis St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$8,100
40. Replace 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater

    1 Prescott St · 0.23 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 2$1,650
41. Kitchen renovation - demo - installation cabinets and countertop

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$38,568
42. To remove and replace 9 windows, 1 patio door

    1 Devens St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$37,976
43. Renovate 1st Floor restaurant according to plans

    73-83 Main St · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 29$165,000
44. Pending;ALT1858184 Occupancy Committee.New Roof and Exterior Siding Replacement windows New Kitchens

    92 Bunker Hill St · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$300,000
45. Revamp bathroom, W.C., sh

    18 Cordis St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 10$5,000
46. Courtyard Renovation - 133 Main St: Remove existing railings,pavers,siding & courtyard rubber membrane

    131-141 Main St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$95,500
47. Heat pump replacement

    14 Cedar St · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 1$1,500
48. Replace wiring in controlling lighting

    1 Devens St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    May 28$6,500
49. Kitchen and bath remodel

    47 Harvard St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 26$157,400
50. Unit A. Interior repairs due to water damage

    1 Devens St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 20$29,284
51. Kitchen range

    18 Cordis St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 14$1,000
52. Remove interior finishes only

    33 Cordis St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 5$37,000

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Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: AppProv, "approved with conditions".

1. Zoning appeal: "This is for the addition of a front and rear dormer and the addition of habitable living…"

   7 to 9 Putnam St · 220 ft SW · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1890333
   Filed Aug 19
2. Zoning appeal: "Nominal fee requested"

   83 Warren St · 960 ft W · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1840270
   Filed Apr 16
3. Zoning appeal: "EXISTING TWO FAMILY RENOVATION…"

   12 Prospect St · 460 ft NE · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1711199
   Filed Apr 22, 2025
4. To change the occupancy from 1-Family to2-Family

   78 Bunker Hill St · 0.22 mi N · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1817120
   Decided Aug 7hearing Jul 28
5. To change the occupancy from Retail, Catering, Offices, 4 Apartments and Pilates Studio to Retail, Offices…

   65 to 71 Main St · 920 ft W · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1833678
   Decided Jun 26hearing Jun 16
6. Zoning appeal: "Demo existing 10x24 rooftop deck, replace rubber roof system and 3 skylights"

   16 Monument Sq · 0.20 mi N · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1811934
   Decided May 29hearing May 19
7. To erect free-standing overhang / carport We are trying to determine if our proposed plan will require…

   49 Vine St · 0.24 mi NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1827268
   Decided May 29hearing May 19

• 19 Chestnut St newest permit Aug 17, 2026
• 18 Chestnut St newest permit Oct 1, 2026
• 22 Chestnut St newest permit Nov 12, 2025
• 17 Chestnut St newest permit Oct 7, 2024
• 23 Chestnut St newest permit Mar 19, 2026
• 16 Chestnut St newest permit Oct 24, 2025
• 25 Chestnut St newest permit Oct 9, 2024
• 27 Chestnut St newest permit Mar 25, 2025
• 13 Chestnut St newest permit Jul 17, 2026
• 28 Chestnut St newest permit Apr 10, 2025

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 7, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 15:51 UTC. See the city's official records.

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker. We read it Oct 8, 11:17 UTC.

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