# Building permits at 4-18 Cheney St, Boston, MA

13 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Install 24 EBU. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 75 more permits (73 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 14 Schuyler St, 390 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Electrical | Install 24 EBU | $2,500 | [E1899654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899654/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Fire systems | In the recently completed (August 10, 2026) 48 residential units building with parking garage (25 spaces), constructed under ERT1254459, relocate the "Fire Department Connection" (FDC) per attached plans and install 24 additional "Emergency Battery Units with Light Heads" (EBUs) per attached plans. | $28,532 | [ALT1896221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896221/) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Electrical | Installation of access control and camera systems | $45,000 | [ELV1809186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1809186/) |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Electrical | Generator for elevator construction | $500 | [ETS1804821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1804821/) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Demolition | Raze existing building @4-18 Cheney St;Dig Safe#20243513015 | $180,378 | [SF1659243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659243/) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Electrical | HVAC, low voltage interlock wiring. Line voltage Unit Heater thermostat wiring. CO/NO2 detection system in Parking Garage, interlock wiring to exhaust fans.Dwelling/Apartments | $40,000 | [E1718954](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1718954/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Electrical | 200A overhead temp | $1,200 | [ETS1693881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1693881/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Electrical | Cable Tv / Phone / Data / Intercom / Power to Access Control | $105,000 | [ELV1674718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1674718/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Electrical | Complete wiring of new 48 unit apartment builidng | $600,000 | [E1674811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1674811/) |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Fire systems | New addressable system, new local smoke/co for new construction 48-unit senior housing. | $105,000 | [EFA1673427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1673427/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Electrical | Overhead 200A 3-phase service - 12 months. | $1,500 | [ETS1670868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1670868/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Electrical | Temporary generator for site construction trailer - 6 months. | $500 | [ETS1670865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1670865/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new 48 unit apartment building | $647,500 | [PL1669186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1669186/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 170 ft NE | Other | T-mobile cell site modification. Amending ALT1730202;Proposed antenna changes for Beta and Gamma from the E//KRE to a PR6QLUI01 antenna. Adding (2) 8863 RRUs one near Alpha and Beta and 1 near Gamma. Also changed proposed 4480 RRUs to 4495 RRUs. Need to go from (2) to (3) 6x24 hybrids. No change to  | $100,000 | [A1818008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1818008/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | panel and new electrical meter to provide electrical service for an ADU | $11,000 | [E1904581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904581/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1-4 Maple Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--4-maple-ct/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope of work is across 36 Apts. Units., Replacement of Countertops, bath sinks & Vanities', Toilets, Toilet seats, bathroom Mirrors, Medicine Cabinets, Bath accessories like towel bars, towel rings, toilet paper holders, bathroom fan Motors (plug & unplugs) where specified, Kitchen Cabinet, etc. | $323,510 | [SF1906828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906828/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903818/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [516-522 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516--522-blue-hill-av/) | 770 ft S | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect the 1/2 inch gas line to a new owner provided kitchen stove in basement apartment. | $540 | [G1903155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903155/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 86 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901642/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901641/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-washington-st/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901639/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-washington-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at the front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901638/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 92 windows at front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901637/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [11 Wayne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wayne-st/) | 590 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900290/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10-12 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-schuyler-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Update existing basement according to plans as additional living space to 1st floor unit. Add a second bathroom. Update p trap on existing kitchen and bathroom sink. re-wire basement. remove existing hvac units and update to combie systems. add and install 4 egress windows | $155,800 | [ALT1859673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859673/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | renovate, kitchens, bathrooms, repair /replace sheetrock as needed, replace HVAC systems, refinish, hardwood floors, prime and paint | $83,000 | [SF1896365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896365/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 560 ft S | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [PL1895107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895107/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 560 ft S | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1895103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895103/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 12 Castlegate Road. Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1877092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877092/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 6 Castlegate Road. Replace 86 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows | $202,000 | [SF1877086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877086/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 127 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $289,000 | [SF1875287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875287/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 85 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $199,000 | [SF1875263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875263/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [14 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-castlegate-rd/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 90 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1875254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875254/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterioir on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1875233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875233/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace 114 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $268,000 | [SF1857222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857222/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [486 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/486-blue-hill-av/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 107 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interioir finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $251,000 | [SF1857220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857220/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace (1) exterior door(s), size for size and like for like. No framing or weatherboarding. | $11,031 | [SF1883534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883534/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 890 ft NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $15,314 | [ALT1869071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869071/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 890 ft NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $35,732 | [E1869074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869074/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | complete rewire a 2 family | $28,000 | [E1882290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882290/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 600 ft W | Roofing | Remove roof and all contents. Remove all interior finishes to the studs. | $45,000 | [SF1879500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879500/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Temporary diesel generator for 1 day community event. No onsite fuel storage | $300 | [ETS1879963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879963/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [10-12 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-schuyler-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | remove wet sheetrock and studs from non bearing walls | $10,000 | [SF1877535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877535/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $500 | [PL1876009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876009/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [545-549 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/545--549-blue-hill-av/) | 760 ft S | Roofing | strip re roof | $541,800 | [SF1874440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874440/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 600 ft W | Alteration or repair | Secure property post fire damage | $1,000 | [SF1869091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869091/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade wiring into existing panels | $4,500 | [E1870711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870711/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 590 ft N | Electrical | Generator for 1 day community event No onsite fuel storage | Not listed | [ETS1867545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867545/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove, purchase, and install new decking, flooring, and floors 1 & 2. Reinstall existing railings and new stairs. Purchase and install a new exterior door. Replace existing gutters and fascia on front porch. | $20,500 | [SF1863771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863771/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace 113 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $265,000 | [SF1857218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857218/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and install new gas pipe | $4,500 | [G1856695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856695/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Full bathroom with sump pump and kitchen(basement) | $4,800 | [PL1852445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852445/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | Remove and Install new plumbing 2 family home | $24,000 | [PL1856691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856691/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-schuyler-st/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace porch areas, as needed (front/rear porches); interior exterior painting including all prep work, as needed; exterior/ interior carpentry repairs/ & new installation, window repair, & general ext./int. improvements, as needed. All work conducted within the existing building footprint. | $1,000 | [SF1855129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855129/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Adding 2 bedroom ADU in basement and swampy meter bank for 3 gang to 4 gang | $13,000 | [E1853065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853065/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [11 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-schuyler-st/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $27,897 | [SF1846070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846070/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [15-19 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-maple-st/) | 530 ft NW | Plumbing | Install shower stall and shower valve | $3,500 | [PL1846213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846213/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | exterior board up of roof damage | $6,795 | [SF1817540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817540/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [391-395 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--395-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Install temporary 20x30 tent used for groundbreaking ceremony. Installed 10/16. Removed 10/16. Event date 10/16 | $1,025 | [SF1907661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907661/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [250 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-seaver-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change the legal occupancy from a one family; to a lodging house for eighteen lodgers. | $50,000 | [ALT1581483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1581483/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | kitchen repairs, drywall work, painting. Bedroom repairs and painting. Bathroom ceiling repairs | $5,000 | [SF1903971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903971/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Fire, smoke and water mitigation in three units. Removal of finish materials as needed in units 1, 5, and 9. | $75,000 | [SF1900416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900416/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [51 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-elm-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove aluminum siding and replace new siding with james hardie fiber ciment, replace all the window trim wirh pvc | $67,800 | [SF1899388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899388/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of (x2) 600,000BTU gas fired boilers and reworking existing gas feed to existing domestic gas hot water heater. | $8,000 | [G1896588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896588/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,272 | [E1900255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900255/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Disconnect and reconnect (x2) gas fired boilers. Wire new boiler primary pumps. With associated boiler controls. | $5,000 | [E1896599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896599/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [160 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-homestead-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include ADU in the existing basement per plans. Work include 3 window wells,door entrance, kitchen, bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler &; HVAC upgrade;The plan examiner verified the installation of heat detectors in the non-ADU units before permit issue. | $200,000 | [ALT1855979](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855979/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [SF1896469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896469/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Fire Alarm upgrade. new fire alarm panel, wiring, and devices. Replacement of obsolete system | $690,000 | [ALT1847838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847838/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Following Stove fire in unit 9: -Made all areas electrically safe in building -Coordinated with inspector on site -Provided temporary power | $2,500 | [E1895941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895941/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-howland-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. | $14,202 | [SF1873440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873440/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [397 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace damaged precast front entrance stairs units replace front stairs concrete steps and landing. Restore iron railings | $295,000 | [SF1882654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882654/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | fire alarm system upgrade. new panel, wiring and devices to replace outdated system | $690,000 | [ALT1847798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847798/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [246 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246-seaver-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | repairs to front porch | $31,000 | [SF1877775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877775/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [280-296 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280--296-seaver-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $231,120 | [SF1870549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870549/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Following leak from unit above into 3 Nazing Ct. unit 1: -Met on call wiring inspector. Isolated affected areas -Returned to replace affected electrical. | $2,000 | [E1870221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870221/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [48 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-elm-hill-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | At Rear Elevation. Remove damaged brick work and rebuild using new brick and wall ties to original specifications. | $55,200 | [SF1862395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862395/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [79 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-devon-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1862043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862043/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 0.20 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm system upgrade. all new wiring and equipment | $400,000 | [EFA1858632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858632/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [12 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Repair and relocate existing 200a conduit from meter socket to relocated point of attachment...Repair/replace exterior front entrance light fixture | $4,700 | [E1848341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848341/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [29 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-crawford-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Exterior - Replacement of front door. Interior - Installation of baseboard and trim; floor/tile replacement, and closet refinishing. | $5,000 | [SF1855797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855797/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 14 Schuyler St | 390 ft SW | To Amend alteration Permit /… | [BOA1886651](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 415 to 419 Blue Hill Av | 990 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: "Change occupancy of new tenant space to a small…" | [BOA1859530](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-09 |
| Requested |  | 538 Blue Hill Av | 0.22 mi S | Zoning appeal: "Park food truck from 7pm -12am, no seats" | [BOA1700012](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-18 |

## More on this street

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

- [39-41 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-cheney-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [75 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-cheney-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 20:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 75 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/