# Building permits at 294 Chestnut Av, Boston, MA

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Aug 14: Gas dryer replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Plumbing | gas dryer replacement | $250 | [G1885613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885613/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Strip exterior existing siding and install Certainteed Monogram vinyl siding w/ New gutters and trim | $71,437 | [SF1856238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856238/) |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Roofing | RUBBER ROOF PROJECT Remove existing rubber and insulations, from top of existing rubber very clean it, and install tapered insulation middle 4 inch to 3 1/2 inch from 3 1/3 to 3 inch from 3 inch to 2 1/2 inch from 2 1/2 to 2 inch from 2 inch to 1 3/4 from 1 3/4 to 1 1/2 from I 1/2 to 1 inch from1 in | $29,531 | [SF1586953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1586953/) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Plumbing | Retest | $1,000 | [G1045790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1045790/) |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Electrical | Low voltage wireless burglar alarm installation | $199 | [ELV855825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV855825/) |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Electrical | Install Tesla wall connector on a pedestal,on 60A breaker with 10ft trench to to the dedicated parking spot | $1,500 | [E845519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E845519/) |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace dryer in Apt 4 | Not listed | [G482860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G482860/) |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Roofing | strip & replace shingles, relead chimney, grind out lead jacket at base of chimney, wrap base of chimney with ice & water barriers, install new aluminum step flashing & new lead jacket, replace damaged step flashing,install ridge vent for ventilation, install felt paper for underlayment, install dri | $31,500 | [SF33858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF33858/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [288 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-chestnut-av/) | 50 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove existing staircase and rebuild according to plans | $35,800 | [SF1889183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889183/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Cheshire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-cheshire-st/) | 190 ft E | Other | Remove old and reinstall new vented skylight | $6,168 | [SF1850603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850603/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [285 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285-lamartine-st/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | install car charger at public panel | $3,175 | [E1906110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906110/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [44 Starr Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-starr-ln/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $500 | [PL1904142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904142/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [44 Starr Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-starr-ln/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $500 | [G1904157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904157/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [27 Parley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-parley-av/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation remove all fixtures and replace and same location Tile Tub surround in Flooring | $22,200 | [SF1904033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904033/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [17 Gordon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-gordon-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a ductless system | $1,012 | [E1903002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903002/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [223 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-chestnut-av/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirmation for 2 family home that has been in existence for many years. This is in correlation to the short form permit # SF1812987. | Not listed | [ALT1816987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1816987/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [28-34 Seaverns Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28--34-seaverns-av/) | 640 ft W | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement system into Unit #5's existing ductwork consisting of two condensers and two air handlers. | $8,724 | [E1896232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896232/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [95 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-green-st/) | 500 ft S | Roofing | Installation of a new 60mil EPDM roof on the entire flat roof on the rear section of the building only. | $28,000 | [SF1894907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894907/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [243 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/243-chestnut-av/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Complete existing bathroom renovation at 243B Chestnut Ave | $72,300 | [SF1894770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894770/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [295-297 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295--297-lamartine-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 29 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $28,275 | [SF1888680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888680/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Starr Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-starr-ln/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace rear decking and built in sitting area. Replace decking on two step stair and rail with Garapa Iron Wood. | $8,900 | [SF1883495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883495/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [40 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-rockview-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace (10) Existing Windows with 10 - Interstate 6800 BRONZE exterior/WHITE interior vinyl double hung insulated tilt in replacement window with :Triple pane 1 1/8" insulated glass with U=.17 (ENERGY STAR HIGH EFFICIENCY) Low e glass and argon gas | $13,796 | [SF1881701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881701/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [304 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/304-lamartine-st/) | 540 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $11,371 | [SF1877921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877921/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rockview-st/) | 290 ft W | Plumbing | Tank Type Water Heater (Gas) Install replacement | $500 | [PL1873950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873950/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [106 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rockview-st/) | 290 ft W | Plumbing | Tank Type Water Heater (Gas) Install | $1,000 | [G1873941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873941/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [49 Saint John St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-saint-john-st/) | 380 ft NW | Plumbing | install gas stove | $500 | [G1871345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871345/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 340 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair water-damaged Unit 001, including drywall, insulation, kitchen cabinets, flooring. | $90,090 | [SF1874689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874689/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [56 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-rockview-st/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $6,836 | [SF1870810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870810/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [267 Lamartine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-lamartine-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service with new 200 amp service hook up common meter move point of attachment | $1,400 | [E1872507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872507/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [74-76 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-green-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demolition of the existing electrical wiring upstairs of the building | $1,000 | [E1871190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871190/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [49 Parley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-parley-av/) | 600 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system per engineered drawings. | $75,000 | [EFA1837532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1837532/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [89 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-rockview-st/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | rewire partial 3rd floor unit including, living room, dinnig room, 2 bedroons, bathroom and partial on kitchen. | $15,000 | [E1860540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860540/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [74-76 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74--76-green-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Labor-only contract for recoding studio renovation: Remove carpet, shelving, studio floor platform and select non-bearing partition walls. Install new commercial-grade vinyl flooring throughout. Install/patch wallboard as needed. Install 2 new doors, baseboards, replace drop ceiling tile, paint. | $21,000 | [SF1860063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860063/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [49 Parley Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-parley-av/) | 600 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm system with an addressable fire alarm system throughout building. Installation per engineered drawings. | $75,000 | [ALT1837827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837827/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [268 Chestnut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-chestnut-av/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition and rebuild of existing wing for the purpose of adding a new bathroom to the dwelling. New foundation for the wing, new plumbing, new electrical. | $140,378 | [ALT1786384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1786384/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [11 Revere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-revere-st/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | replacing meter bank in basement | $12,000 | [E1852432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852432/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [11 Revere St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-revere-st/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | work is only being done in unit 6 and this consist of replacing the in unit panel, adding recessed lighting and undercabinet lighting in the kitchen. | $8,000 | [E1850377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850377/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [35 Saint John St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-saint-john-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | Install two 60,000 BTU gas furnaces to replace existing. | $22,250 | [G1850134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850134/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [82 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-green-st/) | 340 ft SE | Electrical | Water damage basement unit. Replace panel and wiring that got wet in Unit 001. During emergency, make safe and hook up temp. lights and power. Areas that got wet kitchen wall, ceiling and panel. | $7,500 | [E1849250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849250/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [89 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/89-rockview-st/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace rubber roof, partial siding and up to 12 windows | $150,000 | [SF1845489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845489/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [4 Maple Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-maple-pl/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade 2 heat pump condensers 1 water heater | $5,000 | [E1845546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845546/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [48-50 Seaverns Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-seaverns-av/) | 440 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater @ #50 | $650 | [PL1844509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844509/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [48-50 Seaverns Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-seaverns-av/) | 440 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ #50 | $650 | [G1844498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844498/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [10 Roanoke Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-roanoke-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical installation for a exterior above ground swimming pool | $4,500 | [E1900292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900292/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rockview-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Install new roofing shingles, install ice and water shield and drip edge | $13,500 | [SF1897984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897984/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [31 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-alveston-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Wire, Supply and Install FA Addressable System - Install Sprinkler Control Panel. | $12,000 | [EFA1897882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897882/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [663-671 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663--671-centre-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Replace store sign with the same size but different design | $2,000 | [SF1895682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895682/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Rockview St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-rockview-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the top and the window's roofs | $27,498 | [SF1889716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889716/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [3 Saint John St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-saint-john-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | strip and install a new roof | $28,231 | [SF1890037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890037/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [606-610 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606--610-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | For new service, Eversource will run 3 set of 4 awg from men hole to the t box in 606 Centre St basement for 400 amp and feed 4 meter gang. | $2,500 | [E1861617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861617/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [36 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alveston-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS no structural | $7,038 | [SF1887424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887424/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [36 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-alveston-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Rooftop solar 18 panels 7.38 kwdc no ESS | $23,562 | [E1887425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887425/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-everett-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Install an additional car charger outside at the carport | $2,500 | [E1881831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881831/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Roanoke Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-roanoke-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Pool or spa | Install An Above Ground Aluminum Pool, 12' x 24' swim area, 16' x 34' with integrated safety fence/deck dimensions.;e[Plans] filed. | $15,000 | [ALT1877951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877951/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [632-638 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632--638-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Remodeling 1st Floor: Lavatory sink, 1 Shampoo sink Commerical space. | $1,800 | [PL1880712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880712/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [632-638 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632--638-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Adding recessed lights, track lights and outlets for a barbershop | $5,800 | [E1870762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870762/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9-11 Seaverns Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-seaverns-av/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Double check back flow preventer | $2,250 | [PL1867687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867687/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [632-638 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/632--638-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Electrical lights added in store place At 638 Centre st for smoke shop | $2,000 | [E1867516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867516/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [602r Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/602r-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 602 centre (house behind) | $650 | [PL1863992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863992/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [602r Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/602r-centre-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 602 Centre (house in back) | $650 | [G1863989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863989/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [12 Enfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-enfield-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | replace dryer circuit breaker with GFI type circuit breaker, install WR type receptacle back deck 2nd back deck, install surge protection 2nd floor load center. | $500 | [E1863063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863063/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [31 Alveston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-alveston-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Service upgrade to 600amp 3 gang. | $5,500 | [E1862644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862644/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [12 Enfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-enfield-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 2 bathroom remodels. 3rd floor remodel. 2 bedrooms, halls and stairwell. 2 fam service upgrade and subpanel to 2nd floor. | $15,000 | [E1856250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856250/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [165 Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/165-green-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Roof replacement Asphalt shinglesAPPROX 10 SQ | $5,500 | [SF1856706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856706/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [13 Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-bishop-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | We have already received a short-form permit for this job and have paid the permit fee for the entire scope of work. This application is for the long-form permit to perform window replacement/installation and some exterior siding work at the back of the house.;8 new windows, plus 3 replacement windo | $70,200 | [ALT1798871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1798871/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [16 Enfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-enfield-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Strip existing front porch and main roof and install new asphalt shingles | $20,050 | [SF1847062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847062/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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