38 Chestnut Sq

Boston, MA 02130

At this address

4 permits on record. Newest issued Nov 8, 2025: Install 17 windows for replacement no structural changes

Within ¼ mile

103 more permits (100 projects) issued since May 1.

Biggest nearby

A $1M project at 6-22 Bismarck St, permitted May 12, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Install 17 windows for replacement no structural changes

   Alteration or repair
   Nov 8, 2025$48,000
2. 1 replacement entry door

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 13, 2019$3,016
3. 1 replacement window 2 replacement entry doors

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 10, 2015$9,000
4. 1 replacement window

   Alteration or repair
   Apr 2, 2013$1,600

1. Replace 100 amp service with new 200 amp service hook up common meter move point of attachment

   267 Lamartine St · 240 ft S · Electrical
   Jul 14$1,400

1. Replace water heater × 2 permits

   11 Segel St · 740 ft SW · Plumbing
   Oct 8$500
2. Pressure test for gas lines in 2 units in the building

   283 Lamartine St · 510 ft S · Plumbing
   Oct 8$2,000
3. Replace the water heater in the basement

   57-59 Boylston St · 940 ft N · Plumbing
   Oct 7$1,800
4. Reconnect gas to water heater in basement

   57-59 Boylston St · 940 ft N · Plumbing
   Oct 7$400
5. Replacing 1 old gas water heater with a new gas water heater

   196 Chestnut Av · 440 ft N · Plumbing
   Oct 6$2,000
6. Disconnecting and reconnecting gas to 1 new furnace and 1 new waterheater

   196 Chestnut Av · 440 ft N · Plumbing
   Oct 6$1,000
7. Bathroom renovation

   70a-70b Rockview St · 860 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$24,000
8. Install car charger at public panel

   285 Lamartine St · 570 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 1$3,175
9. 1 family + ADU in existing finish basement at 14 Burr St with bathroom

   14 Burr St · 990 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$56,937
10. N/R confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family home

    199 Chestnut Av · 490 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 22not listed
11. Light outlets, lights, duplex receptacles, switches

    188 Chestnut Av · 610 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 21$12,504
12. Pending;ALT1897699-Occupancy Committee.strip roof shingles and re-roof per GAF specs - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES

    199 Chestnut Av · 490 ft N · Roofing
    Sep 16$15,000
13. Confirmation for 2 family home that has been in existence for many years

    223 Chestnut Av · 370 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 16not listed
14. Gas furnace replaement

    332-334 Amory St · 740 ft SE · Plumbing
    Sep 11$6,000
15. Install new roofing shingles, install ice and water shield and drip edge

    15 Rockview St · 810 ft NW · Roofing
    Sep 9$13,500
16. 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger

    193-195 Lamartine St · 840 ft NE · Electrical
    Sep 4$990
17. Low voltage data cabling for Sam Adams/Boston beer Company (2 floors)

    30 Germania St · 890 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 2$30,000
18. Asphalt shingles replacement on the top and the window's roofs

    17 Rockview St · 790 ft NW · Roofing
    Aug 27$27,498
19. Update age group of children served, same capacity

    30 Germania St · 890 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27not listed
20. Complete existing bathroom renovation at 243B Chestnut Ave

    243 Chestnut Av · 430 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$72,300
21. Underground

    265 Amory St · 740 ft E · Plumbing
    Aug 24$5,000
22. Install 29 harvey replacement windows

    295-297 Lamartine St · 720 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$28,275
23. Remove & replace roof

    14-16 Dresden St · 730 ft N · Roofing
    Aug 11$19,535
24. Remove and Replace (10) Existing Windows with 10 - Interstate 6800 BRONZE exterior/WHITE interior vinyl…

    40 Rockview St · 650 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$13,796
25. Remove and replace 4 windows

    304 Lamartine St · 890 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$11,371
26. Residential weatherization/air sealing × 2 permits

    26 Clive St · 890 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31 to Aug 3$12,000
27. 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system

    7 Jess St · 940 ft E · Solar
    Jul 29$13,512
28. Kitchen rewire 4 recessed lights Under Cab Disposal Dishwasher Hood Fridge Gas range 2 counter top circuits…

    192 Chestnut Av · 530 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 29$8,000
29. Remove and replace porches on right side of house same size same shape

    192 Chestnut Av · 530 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$13,000
30. 5.330 Kw dc & 4.940 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system

    7 Jess St · 940 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 21$13,512
31. New kitchen cabinets and kitchen sink

    192 Chestnut Av · 530 ft N · Plumbing
    Jul 20$6,000
32. Relocate gas range on first and second floors

    23 Burr St · 990 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 16$3,000
33. Erect 40x70 and 30x50 tents on 7/24/26, removal on 7/25/26

    30 Germania St · 890 ft E · Other
    Jul 15$6,430
34. Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation

    56 Rockview St · 720 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$6,836
35. Renovate First and second floor kitchens, bathrooms and laundry's

    23 Burr St · 990 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 14$8,000
36. Cap off gas line to gas stove

    248 Amory St · 960 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 13$150
37. Furnish and install all new wiring for (1) Kitchen

    248 Amory St · 960 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 9$25,000
38. Rough and finish plumbing kitchen and bath

    248 Amory St · 960 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 8$3,000
39. Service upgrade 100a-200a rewire 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms add recess lights throught house

    23 Burr St · 990 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 2$20,000
40. Replace dryer circuit breaker with GFI type circuit breaker

    12 Enfield St · 910 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 25$500
41. Installing a ductless hvac system

    71-73 Boylston St · 820 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 23$47,303
42. Updating kitchens, bathrooms and repainting the units

    23 Burr St · 990 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$85,000
43. Renovate kitchen, bathroom, refinish flooring and replace exterior stairs

    248 Amory St · 960 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$150,000
44. Kitchen and bath renovation

    192 Chestnut Av · 530 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$41,000
45. 2 bathroom remodels

    12 Enfield St · 910 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 10$15,000
46. Installing a temporary weighted frame tent without walls for a FIFA watch party

    16 Merriam St · 880 ft E · Other
    Jun 8$6,500
47. Ground and bond portable generator for community event

    30 Germania St · 890 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 5$2,200
48. Demolition and rebuild of existing wing for the purpose of adding a new bathroom to the dwelling

    268 Chestnut Av · 740 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 29$140,378
49. Remove existing back porches

    188 Chestnut Av · 610 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 28$56,000
50. Reconnection of gas to (2) replacement gas furnaces

    25 Burr St · 960 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 27$500
51. Rebuild front entry stairs

    14 Hubbard St · 620 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 22$16,115
52. Remove old and reinstall new vented skylight

    32 Cheshire St · 930 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 20$6,168
53. Replacement of a range

    266-266a Amory St · 790 ft E · Plumbing
    May 13$200
54. Strip existing front porch and main roof and install new asphalt shingles

    16 Enfield St · 900 ft NW · Roofing
    May 7$20,050

1. Install line voltage wiring for Studio G interior fitout

   6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
   Oct 2$85,000
2. Provide low voltage control wiring for daikin VRF system

   6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 29$10,000
3. Replace meter bank with new 3 gang meter bank

   142 Chestnut Av · 0.23 mi N · Electrical
   Sep 22$10,000
4. Strip and install a new roof on the rear mansard roof only

   43 Spring Park Av · 0.20 mi NW · Roofing
   Sep 21$12,540
5. Gas furnace replacement

   30 Adelaide St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 18$3,000
6. Install new gas lines to feed (3) RTU

   6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
   Sep 17$10,000
7. N/R confirm occupancy of existing 2 family

   14-16 Adelaide St · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16not listed
8. Installation for outdoor sauna

   21 Brookside Av · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 14$4,000
9. The work includes minimal new partitioning to enlarge the break room

   6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 9$314,172
10. Installation of new fire alarm devices per renovation of space on 1st and 2nd Floor

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Fire systems
    Sep 2$10,000
11. 2 floors of office space renovation - new lighting and power installation

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 25$75,000
12. Remove 7 square are of existing shingles.Waterproof sheathing before new install.install new 7 square primed…

    30 Adelaide St · 0.22 mi NW · Roofing
    Aug 20$18,250
13. Remove existing staircase and rebuild according to plans

    288 Chestnut Av · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$35,800
14. Remove remount meter, reconnect 4 lights

    8 Jess St · 0.19 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 16$900
15. Gas dryer replacement

    294 Chestnut Av · 0.21 mi SW · Plumbing
    Aug 14$250
16. Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain

    62-76 Cornwall St · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 13$1,895
17. Strip 2 layers vinyl siding, install 21 sq vinyl siding

    8 Jess St · 0.19 mi E · Roofing
    Aug 10$53,526
18. Insulation + Air Sealing

    20 Porter St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$1,200
19. Tank Type Water Heater (Gas) Install replacement

    106 Rockview St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 31$500
20. Tank Type Water Heater (Gas) Install

    106 Rockview St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 31$1,000
21. Installation of temp heats as part of sprinkler impairment

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Fire systems
    Jul 30$6,500
22. Install gas stove

    49 Saint John St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 29$500
23. Install new underground & above ground plumbing for new tenant

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 28$150,000
24. Apply shingle roof repair soffits and gutters

    52 Robinwood Av · 0.23 mi NW · Roofing
    Jul 23$3,000
25. To confirm occupancy for existing single family home

    11 Enfield St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21not listed
26. Repair water-damaged Unit 001, including drywall

    82 Green St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$90,090
27. Replace heating boiler × 2 permits

    10 Brookside Av · 0.25 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 16 to 20$5,000
28. Demolition of the existing electrical wiring upstairs of the building

    74-76 Green St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$1,000
29. Full re-wire of the first floor and Basement

    142 Chestnut Av · 0.23 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 9$20,000
30. Interior fit out of 1st &

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$900,000
31. Install 5 windows for replacement

    11 Enfield St · 0.19 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$16,337
32. Install 6 new gas meters outside after national grid upgrade the gas line

    48 Boylston St · 0.23 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 29$6,000
33. Insulating ext walls with blown in insulation

    156 Boylston St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$4,393
34. Install new addressable fire alarm system per engineered drawings

    49 Parley Av · 0.21 mi W · Fire systems
    Jun 12$75,000
35. Rewire partial 3rd floor unit including

    89 Rockview St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 12$15,000
36. Labor-only contract for recoding studio renovation: Remove carpet

    74-76 Green St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$21,000
37. Service upgrade from 100a to 200a + full house re-wire

    10 Marmion St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 11$25,000
38. Replace existing fire alarm system with an addressable fire alarm system throughout building

    49 Parley Av · 0.21 mi W · Fire systems
    Jun 10$75,000
39. Tighten up existing deck throughout

    226 Amory St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 6$24,000
40. Strip exterior existing siding and install Certainteed Monogram vinyl siding w/ New gutters and trim

    294 Chestnut Av · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$71,437
41. We are insulating the walls of the home with cellulose

    154 Boylston St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$8,902
42. N/R - Confirming occupancy of existing 2 Family home

    43 Boylston St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 19not listed
43. Water damage basement unit

    82 Green St · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
    May 14$7,500
44. Roof replacement & various masonry/siding repairs/replacement

    6-22 Bismarck St · 0.23 mi E · Roofing
    May 12$1,000,000
45. Replace rubber roof, partial siding and up to 12 windows

    89 Rockview St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 7$150,000

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1. Zoning appeal: "3 Lawndale Terrace, a 2-family on 5,017 sqft, will be gut-renovated with a 2,500 sqft…"

   3 Lawndale Te · 350 ft SE · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1785571
   Filed Oct 3, 2025

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 9, 19:30 UTC. See the city's official records.

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker. We read it Oct 9, 13:17 UTC.

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