# Building permits at 20 Sunset Hill Rd, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Apr 30, 2025: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing both Unit 1 and Unit 2 | $12,000 | [SF1701292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1701292/) |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Plumbing | Gas dryer | $200 | [G905214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G905214/) |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Install 14 replacement windows no structural chanwa | $6,450 | [SF880053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF880053/) |
| May 19, 2011 | Plumbing | Remove old stove on first and second floor Install new stoves on first and second floor | $200 | [G77736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G77736/) |
| May 18, 2011 | Plumbing | New fixtures on the first and second floor kitchens. New fixtures in the second floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL77403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL77403/) |
| May 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remodel the first and second floor kitchen. Remodel the second floor bathroom. | $32,700 | [SF76923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF76923/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 170 ft NE | Plumbing | water piping for boiler replacement + superstore | $6,500 | [PL1849240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849240/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 170 ft NE | Plumbing | gas boiler replacement | $6,500 | [G1849239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849239/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/) | 170 ft NE | Electrical | Service change | $8,600 | [E1845380](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845380/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [130 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-tyndale-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | rewire the kitchen first floor | $3,000 | [E1907391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907391/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [34-36 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--36-guernsey-st/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885032) (Unit-2) | $4,000 | [SF1900036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900036/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Montclair Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-montclair-av/) | 940 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Piping | $300 | [G1902034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902034/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-church-st/) | 450 ft SW | Plumbing | Install Bosch Gas Furnace in the Basement. | $2,500 | [G1897444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897444/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-church-st/) | 450 ft SW | Electrical | Wire a 10.1 KW heat pump & gas fed furnace. | $1,000 | [E1900262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900262/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [58 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-ainsworth-st/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | rebuild existing rear firs and second floor rear decks replace existing brick foot pairs with concrete four feet below grade one foot above | $26,000 | [SF1886029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886029/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1652 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1652-centre-st/) | 630 ft SW | Electrical | 3 total bathroom renovations. new switches, vanity lights, bathroom fan, and GFCI receptacles | $1,500 | [E1896674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896674/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [50 Cerdan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-cerdan-av/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $6,000 | [SF1887227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887227/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [14 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-guernsey-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Renew bath | $3,000 | [PL1889872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889872/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation bathrooms, kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1889950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889950/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [61 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-sunset-hill-rd/) | 740 ft NW | Plumbing | gas dryer replacement | $250 | [G1883460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883460/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-ainsworth-st/) | 930 ft E | Fire systems | New Fire alarm System for a 3 family unit | $18,500 | [EFA1880522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880522/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Reconnect gas range on 2nd floor | $1,500 | [G1875709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875709/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [23 Pleasant Valley Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-pleasant-valley-ci/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Strip and re-siding: CertainTeed Monogram Double 4" vinyl siding | $22,250 | [SF1874176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874176/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [61 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-guernsey-st/) | 670 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing roofing from main house and front/rear porch, installation of new ice & water shield, installation of new white aluminum drip edge, installation of new ridge vent caps, installation of new landmark roofing shingles | $11,950 | [SF1874027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874027/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1047 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1047-south-st/) | 450 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 2 replacement windows - no structural work | $3,647 | [SF1868037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868037/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-ainsworth-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Complete electrical installation for the new third-floor apartment, including new panel, branch circuits, lighting, receptacles, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, smoke/CO detectors, dedicated appliance circuits, and connection to new 400A service. | $28,600 | [E1868101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868101/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [35 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-ainsworth-st/) | 930 ft E | Plumbing | Install plumbing fixtures and complete final connections to existing rough plumbing for 3rd floor apartment | $1,000 | [PL1868760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868760/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | kitchen & bath remodel, light demolition, new cabinets. | $25,000 | [SF1859881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859881/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [74 Bradfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-bradfield-av/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1863624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863624/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [118-120 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/118--120-tyndale-st/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Installation of recessed lighting throughout first floor of apartment. Renovation of kitchen and bathroom. Addition of sub panel in basement to accommodate new kitchen circuitry. | $9,000 | [E1863715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863715/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [14 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-guernsey-st/) | 600 ft E | Addition | Wiring for new Family room, office and half bathroom | $4,300 | [E1861540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861540/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [35 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-ainsworth-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy from 2 family dwelling to a 3 family dwelling by adding new unit in existing third floor. New dormer on the 3rd Floor to the left.[ePlans] | $50,000 | [ALT1784843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1784843/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 670 ft NW | Electrical | Wire bathroom | $3,000 | [E1858746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858746/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 670 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacement of second floor toilet, sink and tub | $2,500 | [PL1857340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857340/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace tub, diverter valve, window, sheetrock and flooring in the second floor hall bathroom. | $39,000 | [SF1856202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856202/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Peak Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-peak-hill-rd/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 653998642) | $9,000 | [SF1847765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847765/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [142 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-tyndale-st/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | install 3500sq ft siding including trim - no structural changes | $121,012 | [SF1847487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847487/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [19 Peak Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-peak-hill-rd/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Wiring of a 48BTU ductless heat pump with 5 indoor heads. | $800 | [E1850849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850849/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [14 Guernsey St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-guernsey-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Close the deck to turn into a livable space. Add a bathroom. | $121,334 | [ALT1823311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823311/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1060 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1060-south-st/) | 580 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-shingle existing asphalt roof. Replace upper and lower rubber roofs with new EPDM rubber roof system. Replace existing gutters. Homeowner is receiving funding using Emergency Home Repair Program | $67,925 | [SF1845521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845521/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1652 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1652-centre-st/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing toilet flange and stop Replacing shower valve and drain Move tub drain over Install new stand alone tub Install vanity Install toilet | $4,000 | [PL1843862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843862/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [18 Glenburnie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-glenburnie-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | strip and reroof 16 square. install certainteed landmark pro shingles | $13,065 | [SF1905318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905318/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [27 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ainsworth-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Wiring of 6 ductless mini splits and 2 outdoor condensers. 400A service upgrade, work request #: 29142193 | $9,000 | [E1903966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903966/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [17 Ravenna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ravenna-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | replacing shower stall | $1,500 | [PL1903394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903394/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Ravenna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-ravenna-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | shower to shower | $21,795 | [SF1900200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900200/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [27 Ainsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ainsworth-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 6 indoor mini split heads and 2 outdoor condensers. 6 heads and 1 condenser in unit 1 and 6 heads and 1 condenser in unit 2. | $72,000 | [SF1900146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900146/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [75 Montclair Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-montclair-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Addition | 1st floor family room addition off back of house | $144,616 | [ALT1796444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1796444/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [16 Glenburnie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glenburnie-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 5 zone ductless mini split system | $23,752 | [SF1860309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860309/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Congreve St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-congreve-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Irrigation install | $600 | [PL1864762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864762/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5 Ardmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ardmore-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | duplex receptacles | $3,172 | [E1862648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862648/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [100 Tyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-tyndale-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls from interior | $3,228 | [SF1847770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847770/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [17 Sidley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-sidley-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | installation of dedicated 20A circuit for dishwasher and dedicated circuit for disposal | $1,500 | [E1860588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860588/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [16 Glenburnie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glenburnie-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Wiring condenser for mini split system | $2,000 | [E1860299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860299/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [16 Glenburnie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-glenburnie-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $11,415 | [SF1857834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857834/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [9 Burnside Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-burnside-av/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal and proper disposal of (16) existing windows. Furnish and install (16) harvey(tm) vinyl replacement windows w/ low-e/argon, grids-between-glass. | $12,500 | [SF1855994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855994/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [84 Montclair Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-montclair-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Repairing retesting stove and gas main, plus leaks. | $2,000 | [G1856871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856871/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [48 Bradfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-bradfield-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Supply and install Hardie wrap vapor barrier on the entire house and tape at the seams Supply and install Zip flashing tape around all openings Supply and install new standard PVC mounting blocks (light, meter, plug plate, hose bib, etc...) Supply and install 5/4 x 4" Azek PVC trim and Azek sill on | $65,146 | [SF1845285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845285/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1694 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1694-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(862673) | $5,000 | [SF1844321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844321/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [317-325 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/317--325-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Relocate existing FACP, add 2 pull stations, add 2 horn/strobes, add 1 strobe in new bathroom | $6,000 | [EFA1852165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852165/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1529 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1529-centre-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $16,400 | [SF1845639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845639/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [317-325 Belgrade Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/317--325-belgrade-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | bathroom remodelWork to be done at 2-4 McCraw Street | $5,000 | [PL1850521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850521/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 13.

## More on this street

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

- [14 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [28 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024
- [30 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [7 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [37 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [56 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [57 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [60 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [61 Sunset Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-sunset-hill-rd/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 02:08 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, 21:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-sunset-hill-rd/