# Building permits at 20 Playstead Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 alteration or repair at 19 Midland St, permitted Jun 16.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 24: Remove roof shingle replace with architectural shingle remove siding replace with new siding upgrade front. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Roofing | remove roof shingle replace with architectural shingle remove siding replace with new siding upgrade front decks might need new footings can see once opened | $70,000 | [SF1818356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1818356/) |

## 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [18 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-denny-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert existing single family to two family with an addition on the second floor. | $159,000 | [ALT1894409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1894409/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [171-173 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--173-savin-hill-av/) | 210 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1885850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885850/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | bathroom remodel 1 sink 1 toilet, 1 shower 1 laundry | $5,000 | [PL1853512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853512/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel. Remove and replace existing tile. Demo non-structural wall to enlarge bathroom. Replace one window. | $9,950 | [SF1847626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847626/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [12 Denny St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-denny-st/) | 240 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom renovation and install some recess lights, exhaust fans, vanity light and outlets | $2,500 | [E1846786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846786/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | [22 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-caspian-wy/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove old and install new front porch, new footings, | $55,000 | [SF1902269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902269/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6-8 Southview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6--8-southview-st/) | 610 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 28SQ | $15,000 | [SF1904763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904763/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 790 ft N | Plumbing | New bath Kitchenette | $3,100 | [PL1905449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905449/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Provide electrical wiring, lighting, switches, GFCIs, and dedicated circuits for basement renovation and powder room per Massachusetts electrical code. | $5,000 | [E1903965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903965/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [14-16 Castle Rock St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-castle-rock-st/) | 500 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing gutters & downspouts; Repaur fascia as necessary; Install new Fascia Cover, Gutters & Downspouts | $9,000 | [SF1900801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900801/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Hook up kitchen sink, dishwasher and ice maker at first floor | $1,500 | [PL1887119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887119/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Rewire of kitchen, Electrical Stove, Kitchen Lights | $6,500 | [E1882001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882001/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Gas Range | $1,500 | [G1878210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878210/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Kitchen Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1878209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878209/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [22-24 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-grampian-wy/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation - Work will include removal of existing cabinets and counter top, and replacing with new. | $33,871 | [SF1879151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879151/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [26-28 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-grampian-wy/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove insulation, install waterproof barrier and new insulation in basement. Frame half bathroom in basement. Install cabinets and finish walls in basement. No structural work to be performed. Electrical and plumbing to be completed under separate permits. | $60,000 | [SF1873160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873160/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [160 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-grampian-wy/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Wiring Bathroom Office/ living area Roof deck | $3,500 | [E1863740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863740/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [160 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-grampian-wy/) | 690 ft E | Plumbing | New bathroom in new home addition | $4,000 | [PL1863730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863730/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Napier Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-napier-pk/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,204 | [PL1862852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862852/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Napier Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-napier-pk/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,204 | [G1862849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862849/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | First Floor Gas line for stove | $800 | [G1860359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860359/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing for 1st Floor 1 Full Bathroom with lav, toilet and shower 1 Laundry hook up with electric dryer | $5,000 | [PL1860354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860354/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [140 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-savin-hill-av/) | 520 ft N | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $24,000 | [SF1851234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851234/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [14 Rockmere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-rockmere-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | installation of water heater | $150 | [PL1853677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853677/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [14 Rockmere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-rockmere-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater installation | $1,500 | [G1853673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853673/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [135 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-savin-hill-av/) | 530 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring (3) condensers for heat pump system | $6,000 | [E1851767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851767/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen cabinet upgrade, bath remodel, kitchen floor replacement, rear door replacement. | $59,000 | [SF1846783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846783/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Caspian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-caspian-wy/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Install recessed lights in kitchen, add countertop receptacles to new countertop location from existing countertop circuits (kitchen cabinet replacements). New bathroom. | $6,500 | [E1847540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847540/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [20 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-grampian-wy/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Remove old BX wiring in stair hall way. support all wiring in affected areas. add new wiring for stair lighting. add new wiirng and circuit for bath floor heat. install new dual function breakers affecting lighting circuits. | $5,000 | [E1840907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840907/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1690151 - Remove the remaining section of the existing deteriorated foundation. Rebuild the removed section of foundation in accordance with the new drawings (see engineer rpt and attached drawings) | $15,000 | [A1905353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1905353/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | gas pipe three furnaces 3 naviens 3 cooktops | $8,000 | [G1903955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903955/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Install a new UL.Cenrtal station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1900859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900859/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [42 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-grampian-wy/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Front and back deck boards and railings | $22,000 | [SF1900481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900481/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [358 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-savin-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation | $16,000 | [SF1889545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889545/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | new plumbing in a 3 family | $40,000 | [PL1894133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894133/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [68 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-grampian-wy/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Complete rewiring of 3 units and common areas | $35,000 | [E1881284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881284/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Install 100amp overhead temporary service. | $2,000 | [E1873273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873273/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [358 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/358-savin-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Installing replacement windows and vinyl siding. Using same rough opening for windows, installation of vinyl siding and some minor trim replacement | $18,500 | [SF1870095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870095/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [371 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/371-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Full replacement of deck flooring, railing, and reinforce framing where required for a 3 level deck | $35,000 | [SF1863112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863112/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [225 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-savin-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing Cedar Shake Siding, Remove & Replace Existing Gutters in Specified Location | $37,977 | [SF1867691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867691/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870478/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [130 Auckland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-auckland-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | erect scaffold in courtyard and remove and replace 3 windowsills, erect scaffold on Auckland street to remove and replace one windowsill | $12,600 | [SF1869514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869514/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [367 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation | $1,000 | [PL1867043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867043/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grampian-wy/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement | $1,500 | [PL1864819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864819/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Grampian Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-grampian-wy/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $3,600 | [G1864817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864817/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Midland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-midland-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ;Confirm Occupancy of existing 1 Family home.; The owner seeks to erect a new third story and side addition as per the attached plans, and change occupancy from 1 to 3 residential units with 3 off street parking spaces. | $750,000 | [ALT1690151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1690151/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [367 Savin Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-savin-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. New shower, vanity, tile, finishes | $35,975 | [SF1843686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843686/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Playstead Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [15 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-playstead-rd/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 08:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-playstead-rd/