# Building permits at 21 Rushmore St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.8M project at 20 Chestnut Hill Av, permitted Sep 14.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 27, 2024: Install an EV Charger and a Load Share device. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Electrical | Install an EV Charger and a Load Share device | $2,700 | [E1674053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674053/) |
| May 19, 2021 | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing new construction | $1,000 | [PL1181122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1181122/) |
| May 19, 2021 | Plumbing | Gas piping furnace and stives | $1,000 | [G1181124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1181124/) |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Electrical | Install Tv and cat6 in each apartment. | $1,200 | [ELV1172136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1172136/) |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Fire systems | Install Low voltage Fire Alarm System for common area and 120v smoke and smoke/CO detectors in dwelling units. | $6,800 | [EFA1172134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1172134/) |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Electrical | Rewire full house. Install 200A service with 3 tenant and 1 public meter. Wire fire alarm system. | $30,000 | [E1172130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1172130/) |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Electrical | 100 Amp Temp Service | $1,000 | [ETS1145716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1145716/) |
| Oct 19, 2020 | New building | Seeking a permit and BOA approval to build a new six unit building with 4 parking spots on lower level and 2 on exterior. Please see SF959649 for take-down permit for existing building. Scope of work reduction: Construct three unit dwelling (townhouse style design) with 2 interior parking spaces per | $1,000,000 | [ERT959653](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT959653/) |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Demolition | Demolish Existing Two Family Building and Shed Dig Safe# 20203810980 | $28,995 | [SF1119037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1119037/) |
| May 11, 2010 | Plumbing | Replace hot water boiler | $6,500 | [G25467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G25467/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 120 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry renovation. HVAC system with disconnect and hardwired smokes detectors. Service upgrade | $18,000 | [E1872558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872558/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 120 ft SE | Plumbing | Half bath and kitchen remodeling 1st floor Full bath 2nd floor Half bath and laundry 3rd floor | $10,600 | [PL1871042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871042/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [18-20 Rushmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-rushmore-st/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | interior renovation | $47,800 | [SF1867550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867550/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [114 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-foster-st/) | 520 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and replace a gas boiler. | $16,000 | [PL1905341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905341/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [30 Glenmont Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenmont-rd/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Attic, basement sills, and wall insulation | $15,908 | [SF1903799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903799/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical Work for remodel New ceiling lights | $20,000 | [E1891071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891071/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $8,000 | [E1891002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891002/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 6 harvey replacement windows and 6 awnings Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $12,475 | [SF1888352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888352/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [102-104 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/102--104-academy-hill-rd/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | - service upgrade to 400 amp - add a public meter | $8,500 | [E1888915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888915/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [55 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-chestnut-hill-av/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove tile mansard replace in kind | $12,000 | [SF1886883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886883/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 900 ft N | Fire systems | Install local smoke and CO detectors throughout unit 1 and common areas. | $3,000 | [EFA1887575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887575/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | New 200AMP service for 2 family property. Unit 1 kitchen and bathroom renovation. New laundry with electric dryer. New HVAC system. New plugs and lights throughout the unit. New lighting for common areas. | $30,000 | [E1887432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887432/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5-7 Argus Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-argus-pl/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 19 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $17,935 | [SF1885737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885737/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-dighton-st/) | 530 ft N | Plumbing | Winship Elementary, 54 Dighton Street, drinking fountain replacement: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 1 on the 2nd floor and two on the 3rd floor. | $12,000 | [PL1879235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879235/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Rogers Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rogers-park-av/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1879175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879175/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | stove reconnect 1st floor | $400 | [G1879473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879473/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen and bathroom in first floor unit. Replace kitchen cabinets, counters and appliances. Replace tile and fixtures in bathroom. | $70,000 | [SF1879334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879334/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [71 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-foster-st/) | 970 ft NW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $21,000 | [SF1878997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878997/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Dighton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-dighton-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | 1st floor bath Reno, kitchen Reno, laundry Reno, stove reconnect | $7,200 | [PL1879472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879472/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 810 ft E | Plumbing | Adding bathroom and kitchen sink in basement | $10,000 | [PL1873477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873477/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-westminster-te/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Roof removal and replacement Replace 21 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $37,501 | [SF1874677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874677/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Wiring for two kitchens and one bathroom renovation and second floor sub panel | $9,000 | [E1875124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875124/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [29 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-chestnut-hill-av/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of Existing Drop Ceiling in Cafeteria / Study Hall Area. Installation of New ACT Drop Ceiling and Drywall Soffits. Relocation of 3 Sprinkler heads, Electrical and HVAC coordinated with new grid layout. | $317,185 | [SF1873600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873600/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation 2nd fl kitchen stove. | $500 | [G1867738](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867738/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Provide wiring for new finish basement which includes; (1) powder room, (1) shower room, (1) wet bar and general living space. Provide wiring for new boiler system. Provide wiring for (1) LV2 EV charger. | $8,500 | [E1870281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870281/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [52 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-academy-hill-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of water heater | $2,000 | [PL1868221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868221/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 940 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation, 1st fl kitchen and 1 full bath. 2Nd fl kitchen and 1 full bath. | $5,000 | [PL1867734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867734/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1 Westminster Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-westminster-te/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation to be completed on 2 Westminster TE property. Remodeling existing basement and existing full bath and half bath in basement. Renovated basement to include playroom and hobby room. | $199,930 | [ALT1811321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811321/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | Basement - remove existing gas water heater, cap line first fl- install new navian gas water heater | $6,500 | [G1860392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860392/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 940 ft N | Plumbing | first fl-new full bath, remodel existing bath, remodel kitchen, tankless water heater basement - eliminate existing water heater | $15,600 | [PL1860383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860383/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Rewire the aparment unit #1 and upgrade the service from 100 to 200a | $15,000 | [E1849572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849572/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [28-30 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--30-wiltshire-rd/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchen and 2 bathroom Install privacy fence to left side of house. Remodel front entrance | $141,800 | [SF1843346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843346/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [60 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-foster-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing apartment. Work includes kitchen & bathroom renovation, construction of 1 new bathroom within existing footprint, installation of ductless mini-split, interior painting, & associated plumbing & electrical work. Non-structural; no changes to building envelope. | $85,000 | [SF1842989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842989/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | Pending ALT1837307-Occupancy.strip and reroof | $7,000 | [SF1836532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1836532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [75 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-chestnut-hill-av/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1837307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837307/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [97 Academy Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-academy-hill-rd/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove all existing siding from entire house. Install all new vinyl siding on entire house exterior. Remove existing front entrance canopy. Rebuild build front entrance canopy to match existing size. | $100,000 | [SF1834221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834221/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377-385 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377--385-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Front Facade: Masonry and Storefront Repairs, impacted by a vehicular impact. | $8,000 | [SF1903275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903275/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fire systems | installation of new addressable fire alarm control panel, existing fire alarm devices will remain. New fire alarm devices will be addressable | $37,000 | [EFA1902048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1902048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | new electrical upgrade including new primary, secondary equipment along with selective branch wiring for HVAC equipment | $175,000 | [E1902042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902042/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [20 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Veronica Smith Replacement of HVAC system, new roof and building repairs and is further detailed in the plans and specifications available electronically | $2,819,110 | [SF1896175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896175/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2-4 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace the stove valve and reconnect the stove | $900 | [G1899759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899759/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [35 Colwell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-colwell-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Removing existing roof, installing new icy water barrier and new asphalt roof 30 Squares | $22,500 | [SF1889539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889539/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [45 Shepard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-shepard-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1883049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883049/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [14-16 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-lyne-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing knee wall and steps, replace with new. Wall to not exceed 39inches in height | $56,000 | [SF1873399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873399/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [433 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/433-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Swapping out meter socket. Work Order No. 27074042 | $1,500 | [E1858689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858689/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [10-12 Lyne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-lyne-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace vynl siding of the entire exterior home. | $15,000 | [SF1853819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853819/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [130 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | Installation of one double-sided monument sign for 2Life Communities. Approved by BPDA. | $14,315 | [ALT1845841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845841/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [99-101 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-union-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | New AC circuit, breaker, gfi outlet | $1,000 | [E1741236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1741236/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [14 Wiltshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wiltshire-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Install Siding on Dorners, Rebuild Chimney from Roofline | $15,459 | [SF1842747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842747/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 15:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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