# Building permits at 237 Cummins Hw, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 55 Brown Av, permitted Sep 18.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Replacement of lighting fixtures,gfci and bathroom fan. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 510 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Electrical | replacement of lighting fixtures,gfci and bathroom fan | $1,200 | [E1805642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1805642/) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Electrical | Replace 14 electrical panel inside apartments | $5,600 | [E733020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E733020/) |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Roofing | Tear off existing roof system and install a new Firestone EPDM roof system. | $49,985 | [SF655726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF655726/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | [50 Seymour St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-seymour-st/) | 210 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875249/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Addition | Erect a rear addition to existing school as per plans.Reassigned to DB on 6/26/2026 | $150,000 | [ALT1804788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804788/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [12 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-hadwin-wy/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a gas dryer | $200 | [G1899630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899630/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 510 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Full gut remodel of interior Replace all fixtures DW+Plaster+Paint Refinish Floors Till all bathrooms Replace Cabinets Refrence ALT1861039 | $500,000 | [SF1901755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901755/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hadwin-wy/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist with Spray Foam - R-15 Closed cell | $1,100 | [SF1900424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900424/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 510 ft NW | New building | New home. 200amps overhead service. Finished basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. Recessed lighting in main areas. Center fixture in each bedroom. Cat6 data runs in each family area. Fire protection | $35,000 | [E1901212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901212/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [53 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-brown-av/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | New construction | $5,000 | [PL1900983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900983/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [553 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/553-hyde-park-av/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | we are insulating the outside walls with blown cellulose | $13,733 | [SF1821193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1821193/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [0 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/0-cliffmont-st/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation: 1 3/4-bathroom on first floor. | $3,000 | [PL1895504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895504/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [15-17 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-brown-av/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Window and door Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 4 doors and 1 window. | $25,000 | [SF1894378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894378/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [95 Rowe St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-rowe-st/) | 370 ft N | Electrical | Replace jaws in meter for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1894314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894314/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [0 Cliffmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/0-cliffmont-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Interior renovation of an existing ADA-compliant bathroom. Same layout, plumbing updates, tile, painting, and grab bars. No electrical work. Boston Housing Authority project. BHA is exempt from building permit fees; supporting No Fee Building Permit letter attached. | $24,800 | [SF1880538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880538/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Wire for coax to one location in basement apartment | $150 | [ELV1886623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1886623/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 370 ft NW | Fire systems | Wire One 120V Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector in basement apartment. | $250 | [EFA1886619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886619/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [16-18 Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16--18-ada-st/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Replace existing electrical service with a new 200 amp overhaed service,with 2 new meters for a total of 4. 1 meter for apt 16,1 meter for apt 18,1 meter for the new basement apt, and 1 meter for the common area. Wire the new basement apartment for light and power. | $11,000 | [E1886614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886614/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [320 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/320-poplar-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Restore 10x30 roof top. Replace rotted framing. Replace soffit to PVC. Install new columns on the bottom, leaving the existing base alone. Install new porch ceiling. Build a new 7x7 front stairs. Install new PT 5/2 wide deck boards, PT railings and balusters. | $25,131 | [SF1887233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887233/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Hadwin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hadwin-wy/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 bath | $3,500 | [PL1886782](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886782/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 640 ft NE | Roofing | Work description consists of removal and disposal of existing roof shingles and installation of new GAF roofing material/shingles. | $13,500 | [SF1880100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880100/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site ID: IC-34 ( 625 Hyde Park Ave @ Canterbury St) | $15,000 | [E1881006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881006/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | NEW CAT6 CABLING SCOPE: Total Cables – 66) 12 – 1 Port Wireless Access Point Locations 11 – 1 Port Wall Phone Locations 11 – 1 Port Projector Locations 16 – 2 Port Wall Drop Locations | $60,000 | [ELV1873898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873898/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [55 Brown Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-brown-av/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | 2 family plumbing for both units. | $35,000 | [PL1869765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869765/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 kw 24 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $127,500 | [SF1866992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866992/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 880 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.84 kw 24 panels with installation of 2 franklin batteries installed on exterior of home | $127,500 | [E1866995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866995/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [643 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-hyde-park-av/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site - Replace meter with new 200A two gang meter/main with 100A main breakers. Remove the basement 60A MBEs and refeed from new meter to the existing interior 100A panels with new 100A feeders. Add a shunt trip disconnect | $8,200 | [E1864289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864289/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [7 Hilburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hilburn-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Install wiring for 5 new lights in basement & install two new switches 3ways | $1,200 | [E1864903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864903/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [559 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559-hyde-park-av/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 100 200 and add a public meter. | $10,000 | [E1863252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863252/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Bring existing outlets into the new framed exterior walls in 3 classrooms on the 3rd floor. | $4,500 | [E1863227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863227/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation of classrooms | $256,032 | [SF1856151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856151/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Grading | Exploratory excavation of existing school ahead of ALT1804788 being issued. | $50,000 | [SF1853560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853560/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [625 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/625-hyde-park-av/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of new handhole in sidewalk at 625 Hyde Park Ave. Install 30 amp underground service from Eversource Manhole. Install #6 conductors and 30 Amp Fused H-tap in Handhole for future Crown Castle pole. Odas_1c-34 | $1,500 | [E1861514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861514/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [555 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/555-hyde-park-av/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 2 baths 2 kitchens | $7,500 | [PL1798226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1798226/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2-6 Fowle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--6-fowle-st/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,758 | [SF1850283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850283/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [190-200 Cummins Hw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190--200-cummins-hw/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Installing burglar alarm system in Brooke Charter School. | $6,800 | [ELV1843485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843485/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [SF1904146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904146/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [21 Stella Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-stella-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $35,400 | [E1904151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904151/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [24 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-johnswood-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Meter replacement as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904526/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [238 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/238-poplar-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes removing an interior door and adjacent wall sections (Widen Opening). Install Trim. Remove and replace entry door in hallway. | $10,800 | [SF1904643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904643/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [31 Hilburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-hilburn-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $3,389 | [SF1881615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881615/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Grew Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-grew-av/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | strip and re roof | $17,300 | [SF1886066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886066/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [15 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-heathcote-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Replace meter socket for Eversource AMI | $2,000 | [E1890689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890689/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [8 Clare Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-clare-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove &; Rebuild existing deck same exact size. Pressure treated framing and finish with composite decking and railings. The staircase will be removed and rebuilt the same exact size. Replace with composite railings and stair treads. | $29,250 | [SF1890979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890979/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [82 Johnswood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-johnswood-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Mini split condenser wiring (4.25 Ton) | $1,000 | [E1878274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878274/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [385 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-poplar-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. | $16,633 | [SF1871827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871827/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [385 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-poplar-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1871833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871833/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [951 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/951-canterbury-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 1 window, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $1,807 | [SF1860984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860984/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [SF1867122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867122/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [59 Harding Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-harding-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $16,896 | [E1867140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867140/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1084-1086 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1084--1086-canterbury-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Relocated existing smoke/CO alarm to comply with manufacturer's required 36-inch separation from HVAC supply register. Existing smoke/CO alarm remains in unfinished attic mechanical area. Installed heat detectors in gas-fired air handler space and boiler compartment as supplemental protection | $1,235 | [E1862935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862935/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [23 Heathcote St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-heathcote-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $11,852 | [SF1860009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860009/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [4 Planet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-planet-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $18,150 | [SF1856732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856732/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [31 Hilburn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-hilburn-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement door with proper flashing, sealants and insulation where needed. Dispose of old door.Quantity-(1) | $2,484 | [SF1856173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856173/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [969 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/969-canterbury-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | roof deck replacement | $10,000 | [SF1860368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860368/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1084-1086 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1084--1086-canterbury-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Replaced 7 combination CO/smoke detectors and 5 photoelectric smoke detectors. Found and removed an extra feed that separated the alarm system between floors. Reconnected the existing 3-wire interconnect, restoring full communication and proper operation of all detectors that was never spliced in. | $2,217 | [E1859146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859146/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [4 Planet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-planet-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower and replace valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1856734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856734/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [242 Poplar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/242-poplar-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | remove and replace rear decks and staircase. size remains the same exact blueprint. replace finish material with all composite railings and decking. All framing is pressure treated; | $65,000 | [SF1853139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853139/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [950 Canterbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/950-canterbury-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Changing out 600A disconnect 3-phase 208V at 950 Canterbury St for building 865 apartment complex. | $4,500 | [E1856411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856411/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:45 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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