# Building permits at 20 Sutton St, Boston, MA

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Extension of living space from unit one into basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (55 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space from unit one into basement.; renovation of a basement, framing, flooring, drywall, insulation and painting | $49,400 | [ALT1848144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848144/) |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install 12 squares of vinyl siding | $10,000 | [SF1644405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1644405/) |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Other | Emergency board up after a house fire. | $1,000 | [SF1533830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1533830/) |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Plumbing | Install 2 backflo preventers on 2 new boilers | $300 | [PL1111825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1111825/) |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Plumbing | Re-connect existing gas supply to 2 new boilers 1st. and 2nd.floor boilers | $500 | [G1111822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1111822/) |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Alteration or repair | blown in insulation in exterior walls | $3,735 | [SF1096305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1096305/) |
| Jan 29, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Remove & Replace Kitchen Counter, Same Size, Non-Structural. | $5,617 | [SF11933](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF11933/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [10 Sutton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-sutton-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | install: toilets, shower, lav, sink and laundry hook up | $11,000 | [PL1892884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892884/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 250 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mount solar system | $45,633 | [SF1850934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850934/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 Verrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-verrill-st/) | 250 ft E | Solar | Install 26 solar panels 10.66 kW | $45,633 | [E1850926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850926/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [52 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-woolson-st/) | 70 ft SW | Fire systems | Installing addressable fire alarm system that consists of smokes, horn strobes and pulls in the common hallways. Sounders in the bedrooms. All signals will transmitted to a UL listed Central Station. | $6,000 | [EFA1843883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1843883/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace (3) automatic feeds serving boilers | $1,000 | [PL1904795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904795/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-hosmer-st/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | (3) Cast iron boiler replacements | $30,000 | [G1904796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904796/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 780 ft W | Roofing | Tear off existing roof materials (1 layer) and plywood decking. Install 72 sheets of new plywood decking. Apply adhesive and install 23sq membrane. Trim edges and install drip edge. | $30,630 | [SF1903479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903479/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-clarkwood-st/) | 730 ft S | Roofing | Full tear-off and replacement of the existing asphalt shingle roof with Owens Corning Oakridge AR shingles. Install new synthetic underlayment, ice & water barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, ridge vent, and intake ventilation. Replace roof decking as needed using 15/32" CDX plywood. No struct | $22,050 | [SF1899745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899745/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [725 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-morton-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | full electrical wiring installation across all three floors of the property, along with installation of outlets and lighting fixtures on each floor and smoke detectors throughout. Work also includes corrections to previously completed first-floor electrical work performed by another contractor, addr | $16,000 | [E1899995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899995/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/) | 560 ft S | Electrical | Install compressor for Walk-in Freezer | $1,800 | [E1890808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890808/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-leston-st/) | 570 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900289/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [14 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-hosmer-st/) | 460 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1899171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899171/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [42 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hosmer-st/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 amps to 200amps | $7,500 | [E1897381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897381/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 540 ft W | Fire systems | install 4 smokes detector 2 carbon monoxide detectors only inside the apartment on the second floor. | $3,000 | [EFA1896847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1896847/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | rewired apartment 25 outlet 12 switches 10 light fixtures 1 dispose 1 central air /ac 1 boiler 100 amp panel inside the unit | $8,500 | [E1896849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896849/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886102 886100 886099) (Unit-1,Unit-2,Unit-3) | $12,000 | [SF1895054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895054/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 1800sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no change to structure | $82,659 | [SF1891689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891689/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-leston-st/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 19 windows and one entry door - same size as existing - no change in structure | $70,799 | [SF1891659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891659/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [12 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-clarkwood-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 27 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $47,036 | [SF1886829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886829/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Retest of 1st floor gas line | $1,000 | [G1887749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887749/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [487 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/487-norfolk-st/) | 560 ft S | Electrical | install walk in cooler. Dimensions 13'6" x 8' x 7'. Any electric to be done by licensed electrician and will apply for their own permit. | $32,806 | [SF1879635](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879635/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [19 Hildreth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hildreth-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas re-test for floor #1. | $1,000 | [G1880981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880981/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers in Apt 1,2 and 3 | $20,000 | [PL1879501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879501/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [35 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-leston-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of 3 gas boilers for APT 1, 2 AND 3 | $20,000 | [G1879499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879499/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8 Leston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-leston-st/) | 660 ft N | Roofing | Strip and replace roofing material Install metal covering over facia | $10,500 | [SF1877140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877140/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [67 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-woolson-st/) | 360 ft SE | Plumbing | Estimate includes Labor and materials 2-3 technician required. Disconnect, both bathroom vanity second and the third floor to get access on the tub Replacing 2 tubs third and the second floor by open up a little bit the tile wall to get access installing the new tubs (size 60inch x30 )( right side d | Not listed | [PL1875101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875101/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [10 Hosmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hosmer-st/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new vinyl siding and gutters | $16,000 | [SF1862755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862755/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [83 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-wildwood-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Temporary service | $500 | [ETS1865224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1865224/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [429 Norfolk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/429-norfolk-st/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $400 | [E1861796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861796/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [65-67 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-clarkwood-st/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulating ext walls and attic with blown in insulation | $14,830 | [SF1858150](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858150/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [79 Wildwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-wildwood-st/) | 340 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of broken pipe on service after tree took it down | $1,000 | [E1856121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856121/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [65-67 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--67-clarkwood-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,500 | [E1859020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859020/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 780 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $65,400 | [SF1855454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855454/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 780 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.97 kw 17 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $65,400 | [E1855456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855456/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [PL1855594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855594/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 860 ft SE | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [G1855585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855585/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clarkwood-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | 100A meter replacement and service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1855412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855412/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-elizabeth-st/) | 830 ft SE | Solar | Installation of 5.74 kw solar panels located on roof of dwelling | $30,186 | [ALT1817004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817004/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [19-21 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-clarkwood-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $4,626 | [SF1848748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848748/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [37 Woolson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-woolson-st/) | 320 ft W | Plumbing | Retest de gas line to check for leaks on unit 03 | $1,000 | [G1849519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849519/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [16 Clarkwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-clarkwood-st/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | have a current permit on this project.They added ac unit and water heaters after first permit. Inspector just said submit one for the extras stuff they add because they were up in the air on what they were going to do | $4,000 | [E1826446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1826446/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [98 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-willowwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | 2 Gas furnace replacements | $5,000 | [G1901062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901062/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-deering-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Reconstruction of water-damaged areas to restore the residence to its pre-loss condition, including insulation, structural framing only if required, drywall, blueboard and plaster, painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, interior doors, trim, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, | $60,414 | [SF1883582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883582/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1294-1300 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1294--1300-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Sign | Remove existing sign and install new 22" high x12' aluminum tube frame sign with cut out acrylic letters, Lux Beauty Bar. Non-illuminated. | $1,875 | [ALT1882705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1882705/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [85 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-astoria-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,190 | [SF1896294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896294/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace installation | $6,500 | [G1891727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891727/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-willowwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Roof replacement | $18,500 | [SF1891839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891839/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [84 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-willowwood-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | tankless water heater installed | $6,500 | [PL1891738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891738/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [17 Evelyn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-evelyn-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | ;(To correct violation V851134.); Applicant must remove basement unit back to original state to be used as storage only to correct (#V900658). | $5,000 | [SF1883811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883811/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [15 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.33 KW and 13 modules. No ESS installation. | $5,597 | [ALT1867402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867402/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [15 Ormond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ormond-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 5.33 KW and 13 modules. No ESS installation. | $13,059 | [E1867408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867408/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Second and third floor only; insulation and air sealing to R-60. | $1,000 | [SF1873994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873994/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Winston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-winston-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Add 2x new Counter circuits for kitchen. Running conduit from basement to unit 2Ls kitchen | $800 | [E1868763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement Third floor shower pan replacement | $2,500 | [PL1866959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866959/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6 Deering Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-deering-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Structural repair in basement. Remove and replace deteriorated main girder with new 3-ply LVL beam. Replace 3 lally columns with new 4 inch code-compliant columns. Excavate and pour new concrete footings per engineer. Install temporary shoring during work. No change to use or unit count. | $17,390 | [ALT1856292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856292/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing tub/shower and replace with 2 new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. !st flr and 3rd flr | $34,900 | [SF1862051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862051/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [71 Willowwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-willowwood-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Adding 2 meters | $6,500 | [E1849453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849453/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [23 Goodale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-goodale-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Building service upgrade to 400 amps. Installing ASHP in all 3 units. Unit 1 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 2 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units Unit 3 - (2) external condensers, (6) indoor head units | $90,000 | [E1844701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844701/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 08:41 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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