# Building permits at 20 Mckenna Te, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $465,000 alteration or repair at 2018-2020 Centre St, permitted Aug 17.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 10, 2025: Interstate to erect 21 10x10 tents with concrete ballasts per attached layout. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (45 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Other | Interstate to erect 21 10x10 tents with concrete ballasts per attached layout. Installation to start 12/6/25 at 9am with removal on 715pm on 12/6/25. | $5,000 | [SF1795443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795443/) |
| Feb 28, 2012 | Other | Modification of existing wireless communications facility, including without limitation, removal and replacement of six panel antennas, installation of associated RRH units, replacement of associated cabling, replacement of existing GPS antenna, replacement of existing equipment cabinets and install | $15,000 | [ALT97069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT97069/) |
| May 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Installation of three (3) antennae, along with fiber and power conduits, and additional equipment inside an existing penthouse, in accordance with the plans attached hereto and filed herewith. | $15,000 | [ALT70258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT70258/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | [110 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-park-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | In conjunction with ALT1391560, 110 Park St Condo has existing curb cut &; driveway for access to its 11 parking spaces; 110 Park Condo entered into easement w 120 Park St owner to share combined driveway area (see photo) and allow 120 Park St to use existing driveway for access to proposed parking  | Not listed | [U491537562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491537562/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1910-1920 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1910--1920-centre-st/) | 240 ft NW | 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/) | 240 ft NW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-hastings-st/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | Basement steam boiler. | $1,000 | [PL1905109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905109/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-hastings-st/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | Basement steam boiler | $7,000 | [G1905124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905124/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [19 Rutledge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-rutledge-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904515/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hastings-st/) | 920 ft N | Electrical | Wiring replacement for AC system. This is a straight equipment replacement with no ductwork to be performed. | $1,035 | [E1901945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901945/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [54 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-mount-vernon-st/) | 990 ft W | Plumbing | gas insert | $1,500 | [G1897405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897405/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [26-30 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--30-bellevue-st/) | 290 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 existing windows with 8 new Harvey Windows | $4,600 | [SF1890970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890970/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Complete rewire of two-family home, including new service, panels, grounding, branch circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, GFCI/AFCI protection, smoke/CO detectors, appliance circuits, testing. | $12,000 | [E1888538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888538/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [129-131 Clement Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129--131-clement-av/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877744, 876881) ( Unit-129, 131 ) | $9,000 | [SF1871735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871735/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | 2nd Floor: - Wire two (2) new bathrooms - Laundry room - HVAC - Bedroom recess 1st Floor: - Electric Stove Basement: - New 100amp Panel - HVAC | $12,575 | [E1878223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878223/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question; confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family since 1972. | Not listed | [ALT1859179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859179/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [78 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-bellevue-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding fiberglass to bring R value to R49. | $10,757 | [SF1871356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871356/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1855290 Occupancy Committee.Frame walls to create new primary bathroom and 2nd floor bathroom in existing bedroom. Frames walls for laundry room; create smaller bedroom out of previous 2nd floor bathroom and closet. | $42,895 | [SF1850990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850990/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Laundry and washing machine basement | $3,000 | [PL1871578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871578/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Rough and Final plumbing for primary, main bath, laundry 2nd floor | $12,000 | [PL1868836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868836/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas dryer basement | $1,000 | [G1871579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871579/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-richwood-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as existing single-family dwelling- | Not listed | [ALT1855290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855290/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 490 ft W | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [26-28 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-quinn-wy/) | 530 ft S | 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/) | 890 ft W | 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/) | 890 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,304 | [G1853034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853034/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [21 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hastings-st/) | 500 ft N | Electrical | New siding being installed. Meter Bank being pulled of for board behind it. No exterior lights on building. | $1,000 | [E1854891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854891/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1931 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1931-centre-st/) | 490 ft W | 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 22, 2026 | [78 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-park-st/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 7 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,773 | [SF1848679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848679/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [42 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-mount-vernon-st/) | 890 ft W | 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 5, 2026 | [21 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-hastings-st/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing cedar shake siding. Install vinyl siding | $43,000 | [SF1833449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1833449/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [66 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-park-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Ev charger installation and subpanel installation to relieve overcrowding | $2,600 | [E1845859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845859/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6 Quinn Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-quinn-wy/) | 760 ft SW | Addition | Remodel kitchen and bath | $4,000 | [E1845764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845764/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1819-1829 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1819--1829-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change of use to include body art in beauty salon. No work to be done. | $4,000 | [ALT1725186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1725186/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [29 Meredith St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-meredith-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Repair left side and back of home Western Red Cedar shingles | $10,000 | [SF1900817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900817/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen remodel. All existing romex wire. Two circuits added. | $5,000 | [E1903019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903019/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install wiring for new office layout | $7,500 | [E1903368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903368/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program | $3,634 | [SF1889225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889225/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [57 Stratford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-stratford-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation including removal of the existing bathtub and installation of a new shower system. | $10,000 | [SF1899442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899442/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | plumbing for kitchen remodel | $1,000 | [PL1900429](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900429/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [96 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-bellevue-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remodel kitchen including electric, plumbing, carpentry and flooring | $46,500 | [SF1897738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897738/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [40 Richwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-richwood-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Realine garage structure, raise structure and build a concrete base 6" higher than existing. Install new sill all around. | $42,600 | [ALT1862937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862937/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Sturges Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-sturges-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2018-2020 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2018--2020-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8 Preston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-preston-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Basement remodel | $8,500 | [E1863222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863222/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1800 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-centre-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Strip the slate and flat roof. Reroof the sloped section with new shingles and reroof the flat with new 60mil TPO | $62,435 | [SF1859448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859448/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [80 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 1819 to 1829 Centre St | 0.24 mi NE | To change the use to include body art in beauty salon | [BOA1839907](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-15 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 08:03 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 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-mckenna-te/