# Building permits at 31 Chellman St, Boston, MA

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22: Water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Plumbing | water heater | $600 | [PL1811769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1811769/) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $600 | [G1811768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1811768/) |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Insulate garage ceiling with 8" dense pack cellulose, and vinyl walls with 3" dense pack cellulose. | $3,658 | [SF1132386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1132386/) |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Plumbing | add stove and dryer | $500 | [G1014871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1014871/) |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Adding a 12' by 14' Deck Homeowner waiver filed | $6,250 | [ALT989720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT989720/) |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Plumbing | Remodel | $5,000 | [PL923325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL923325/) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Electrical | removed existing wiring in renovated areas, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Knotty Pine room. Installing up to nine circuits of which up to 6 will be Arc Fault/Ground Fault circuits. | $3,125 | [E912637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E912637/) |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets, countertop, reconfigure existing room off Dining Room to half bath, closet and washer dryer area, move one window 14 inches, add slider, upgrade electric and plumbing as necessary. No structural, egress, and zoning changes | $33,675 | [SF901595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF901595/) |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $965 | [PL171603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL171603/) |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $965 | [G171596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G171596/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [12 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chellman-st/) | 240 ft S | Electrical | Replace/relocate existing receptacles and kitchen wiring. Install new 20A circuits and receptacles on 1st/2nd floors. Provide AFCI/GFCI protection as required. Replace basement receptacles. Remove exterior conduit/fixtures and install new exterior bulkhead fixture. | $5,000 | [E1897626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897626/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [47 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-chellman-st/) | 210 ft NW | Plumbing | replacement of boiler | $8,000 | [PL1875694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875694/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 200 ft N | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for a kitchen and full bathroom. | $9,000 | [PL1851291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851291/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 200 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping for a new fireplace. | $1,200 | [G1851301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851301/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | rewire kitchen,bathroom add outlets,recessed lights | $12,000 | [E1850320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850320/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [72 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-lyall-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation for Interior and Exterior Remodel kitchen, bathroom and add new deck | $97,500 | [ALT1825897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1825897/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | renovation kitchen and second floor bathroom. | $5,500 | [E1906556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906556/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 830 ft S | Addition | Demo existing 1-story, (6.5'x20.1') 3-season sunroom structure. Proposed construction consists of a 1-story, 12' x 22.5' wood frame structure, 2-room addition, supported on reinforced concrete pier footings. One room will be a family room, and the other room will be full bathroom. | $85,000 | [ALT1824218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824218/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [91 Lyall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91-lyall-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. Misc measures for weatherization | $7,000 | [SF1896129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896129/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [42 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-bonair-st/) | 420 ft NE | Roofing | Strip roof on full home and dispose. Install new roof to full home. Dispose of all debris. | $9,600 | [SF1900181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900181/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [47 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-worley-st/) | 810 ft NE | Roofing | Removal and replacement of existing roofing system with new asphalt shingles, including all necessary accessories to ensure a complete and watertight installation. | $3,760 | [SF1899329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899329/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation kitchen and bathroom. | $6,500 | [PL1901846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901846/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 590 ft NW | Plumbing | Renovation old kitchen replaces gas stove. | $500 | [G1901849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901849/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [777 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/777-vfw-pw/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 1,Replace kitchen cabinets and countertop, without change kitchen layout, without change location range and sink, mo structural change. 2,Redo existing second floor full bathroom, keep existing layout and fixture location, no structural change. unit 2 only | $68,750 | [SF1889164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889164/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [47 Newfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-newfield-st/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $7,000 | [SF1891063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891063/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | 2nd floor bathroom, toilet, sink and shower | $7,500 | [PL1894544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894544/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [34 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-addington-rd/) | 460 ft S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863478/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | new addition (master bedroom, Master Bathroom) relocate switch led and outlets on existent bedroom, hard wire smoke and Co detector for entire home | $8,000 | [E1889112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889112/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing Gas Boiler | $5,000 | [G1869224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869224/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-worley-st/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas boiler | $3,000 | [PL1869227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869227/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [10 Dwinell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-dwinell-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating attic kneewall with fiberglass and 2" polyiso board with foil face. | $4,082 | [SF1861228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861228/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [711 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/711-lagrange-st/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | 200A service upgrade; full outlet/switch/fixture replacements; basement lighting + new AFCI circuit; new dryer, sump pump, living room and wood room lighting circuits; 2nd-floor bath fan + circuit; permit filing included. | $16,000 | [E1871160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871160/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [18 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-addington-rd/) | 710 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace 5 windows, 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $22,439 | [SF1865240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865240/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [37 Bonair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-bonair-st/) | 530 ft NE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 19 sq. asphalt shingles | $12,350 | [SF1861926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861926/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 830 ft NE | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,600 | [EFA1860511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1860511/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [29 Worley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-worley-st/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire 3 bathrooms, kitchen, basement due to renovations. | $15,000 | [E1860510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 880 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 880 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [29 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-vermont-st/) | 880 ft E | Addition | Construct a second story primary suite addition over an existing one story attached garage of a detached, single-family dwelling. Project scope also includes a rear mudroom addition on the first floor and a partial renovation of the second floor. No basement work proposed. | $150,000 | [ALT1693559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1693559/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | replacing gas water heater | $3,000 | [G1905505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905505/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [75 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-furbush-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | 77 Furbush Rd Gas furnace replacement- there is no 77 Furbush in the portal | $7,500 | [G1905370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905370/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-furbush-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Extension of living space into the basement install interior doors and new wall, ceiling repair and carpeting. Remove existing window and install new egress window. | $12,000 | [ALT1847048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847048/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [43 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-chilton-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for two new bathrooms and relocate existing laundry in the basement | $9,000 | [PL1896595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896595/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [18 Keane Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-keane-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Enclose existing back porch into a three season room ( in kind) | $30,450 | [ALT1881902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881902/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [8 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-furbush-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | -New Line Voltage Smoke Detectors Arc Fault the Circuit -Arc Fault 2nd Circuit from previous installation done buy others | $3,000 | [E1897427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897427/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [95 Grayfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-grayfield-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885111) | $8,000 | [SF1893900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893900/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Bathroom rewire | $3,000 | [E1893913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893913/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $1,200 | [PL1890364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890364/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [22 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chilton-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $13,000 | [SF1879672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879672/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [43 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-chilton-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | new 200 amp overhead service plus wiring for small 2 story addition | $15,000 | [E1880449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880449/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [31 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-houston-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | relocating washing machine to second floor | $6,000 | [PL1881699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881699/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 14 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $13,000 | [SF1871706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871706/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 14 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $13,000 | [E1871708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871708/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [29 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-furbush-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | 12 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Cornerstone/Weatherwood | $10,000 | [SF1867171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867171/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [100 Furbush Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-furbush-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 bay window and 19 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $11,428 | [SF1864996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864996/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [39 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-chilton-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Install ridge vent and flashing at wall | $5,888 | [SF1859727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859727/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [43 Chilton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-chilton-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Addition | Remove existing single story room from the side of the house. Replace with a 2 story addition. | $140,000 | [ALT1836511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836511/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [772 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/772-lagrange-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install new service and relocate for Eversource to install new service drop loop for new one family house | $5,000 | [E1855650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855650/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [156 Brook Farm Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-brook-farm-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | The project involves removing the current 16-foot by 14-foot front deck, as well as the existing landing and steps at the side door, and replacing them with new structures. | $13,000 | [SF1848026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848026/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Chellman St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [20 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-chellman-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [47 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-chellman-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [12 Chellman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-chellman-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 18:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-chellman-st/