# Building permits at 41 Sumner St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $545,000 project at 679-681 Columbia Rd, permitted Aug 19.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 2: Strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Roofing | strip and re-roof 14SQ Partial Roof Only South Facing Gable Roof with three dormers | $8,000 | [SF1906522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906522/) |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Electrical | Bathroom remodel | $5,000 | [E1420802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1420802/) |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior main bathroom renovation | $68,118 | [SF1419868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1419868/) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Plumbing | Install bathroom fixtures | $4,000 | [PL1419609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1419609/) |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14SQ | $7,000 | [SF1084829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1084829/) |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Fire systems | wire low voltage fire alarm horn strobes smoke detectors pull station pump and tank | $4,200 | [EFA395587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA395587/) |
| Aug 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Repair front and rear decks, replace windows on first floor, demo certain interior walls. Install sprinkler and fire system, LVLs, frame new interior partitions, frame storage in basement, insulate exterior walls, board and plaster, install interior doors and trim, install new kitchens and new bathr | $190,000 | [ALT382719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT382719/) |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Electrical | install cable outlets on 1st,2nd and 3rd floors | $500 | [ELV368827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV368827/) |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove some interior partitions (Non load baring.) Emergency removal;of portions of decks in rear due to excessive water damage. Emergency Removal of;second floor deck in front due to excessive water damage. Remove chain-link fence from yard. Install 2 new entry doors and;9 replacement windows, Inte | $74,600 | [SF350191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF350191/) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Plumbing | New drain and water line for full 5 bathrooms, kitchen and dishwasher, sillcock, and 3 new power vented water heater | $15,000 | [PL349448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL349448/) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Plumbing | Gas piping for 3 water heater, 3 furnaces and 3 gas stoves | $15,000 | [G349452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G349452/) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Electrical | Complete Rewiring 1St, 2nd, 3rd Floor, each floor with 100A sub panel and add 60A house meter for Common area. | $10,500 | [E349598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E349598/) |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Alteration or repair | No record of occupancy.Change occupancy;to a three family.- no work to be done on this permit - existing condition - taxed as a three family - HM 2-27-2014 | Not listed | [ALT321282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT321282/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8 Sumner Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-sumner-te/) | 230 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $19,403 | [SF1855916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855916/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [49 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-willis-st/) | 190 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair rear stairs, replace kitchen cabinets 7 foot set Walls and base cabinets, repair all plaster walls, ceilings and repaint. Replace interior doors, replace tile in bathroom area. Sand and stain hardwood floor. | $25,000 | [SF1849534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849534/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | gas piping for 3 tankless water heaters, 3 gas furnaces, and 3 gas stoves | $5,000 | [G1906216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906216/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [763-765 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/763--765-columbia-rd/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | We are going to do the vinyl siding on entire house add 3/8 insulation and install monogram vinyl siding from certainteed contract will be attaching to the application | $58,800 | [SF1887313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887313/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [664 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/664-columbia-rd/) | 490 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and Reroof in Specified Locations, Remove and Replace Trim in Specified Locations | $15,019 | [SF1900056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900056/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade, Heat Pump wiring, gas water heater, Wall Heater wiring, and Baseboard Heater wiring | $8,150 | [E1897478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897478/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | 200A service upgrade, heat pump condenser wiring (2.5 Ton), gas water heater wiring. | $1,000 | [E1881120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881120/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Sumner St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-sumner-st/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | service change | $6,000 | [E1897298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897298/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [683 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-columbia-rd/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and new paint windows | $10,000 | [SF1889904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889904/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [679-681 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--681-columbia-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Fire systems | All equipment has been approved in the previous ALT954844. The equipment is operational and the electrical inspector has approved everything.Fire alarm approved only (TN). | $545,000 | [A1882395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882395/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing | Working on 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 4 bathroom | $20,000 | [PL1883425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883425/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 500 ft S | Plumbing | 7 new full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries, 3 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1882141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882141/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Belden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-belden-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | water heater | $3,500 | [G1877772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877772/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 370 ft NW | Fire systems | Install cellular dialer for central station monitoring Install sprinkler modules to connect sprinkler to existing fire alarm system Install exterior strobe light. Wire and install exterior sprinkler bell. Test system | $5,000 | [EFA1870662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870662/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | weatherization | $4,392 | [SF1873414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873414/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Reset vanity Reset shower faucets Reset Toilet Reset Dishwasher Reset Sink | $1,950 | [PL1857812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857812/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Reset kitchen cabinet and appliances. Reset bathroom fixtures. | $23,740 | [SF1857805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857805/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [31-33 Willis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--33-willis-st/) | 380 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacing porch. Old one falling down. | $5,000 | [SF1872815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872815/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [33-37 Bakersfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--37-bakersfield-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Gas retest | $2,500 | [G1871609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871609/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [680 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/680-columbia-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Flooring Doors Porch Fence Walls | $97,069 | [SF1863617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863617/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 500 ft S | Electrical | low voltage wiring | $1,000 | [ELV1867771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867771/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 500 ft S | Fire systems | Hardwired smoke detectorsattn open building code violation at this property;v875408 | $1,000 | [EFA1867772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867772/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11 Annapolis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-annapolis-st/) | 500 ft S | Electrical | Complete rewire of 3-family dwelling. New wiring for 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & bathroom in each unit. Install dedicated circuits for HVAC condensers, Navien water heaters & gas stoves. New 200A 4-gang meter (3 units + public bypass). Smoke/CO alarms & low-voltage TV wiring. | $20,000 | [E1867770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867770/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Fixing Bathroom, Sinks, and Kitchen Sinks | $35,000 | [PL1868151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868151/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Rewire 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, upgrade service to 200 amp | $15,000 | [E1867319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867319/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Retrofit installation of refrigeration electrical controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also adding electric defrost to the unit. | $7,500 | [E1862277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862277/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [201 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-e-cottage-st/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear porch system. | $37,000 | [SF1863717](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863717/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [14 Elder St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-elder-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor including electrical and plumbing work and Open a partition wall as per plans. To correct violation #V897990 no work in the basement. | $150,000 | [ALT1864161](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864161/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [218-220 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/218--220-e-cottage-st/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $7,074 | [SF1860245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860245/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [726 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/726-columbia-rd/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace/repair Hvac system, refinish hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, prime and paint. | $85,000 | [SF1861569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861569/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [679-691 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679--691-columbia-rd/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical Permit is being done for the work done by previous permits. | $12,000 | [E1858081](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858081/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Install 2 gas Furnaces, water heaters, Ranges, and Dryer's | $9,000 | [G1858678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858678/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [20 Hinckley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-hinckley-st/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Amending ERT1554519 to fix paperwork error: increasing width by 6 inches and length by 2 feet. Consistent with ZBA and BPD approved plans. | Not listed | [A1838266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1838266/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7 Sumner Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-sumner-pk/) | 610 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1859173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859173/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Install new plumbing for both units Bathrooms kitchens, Laundry and Water heater | $8,500 | [PL1858664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858664/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [18 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-holden-st/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | Install new roof, windows, hvac, plumbing systems. Renovated bathrooms and kitchens. Insall new vinyl siding Demolish front porch, install new front porch. | $125,000 | [SF1850908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850908/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [23 Howes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howes-st/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Install new EPDM roof over existing roof with 1 inch of close cell insulation. | $13,400 | [SF1848670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848670/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [11 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-pleasant-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | weatherization work through the mass save program | $4,339 | [SF1848772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848772/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [695-707 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695--707-columbia-rd/) | 560 ft N | Plumbing | We are replacing (3) Rooftop HVAC units supplied by the customers energy company. This is a gas disconnect re-connect with electrical by another vendor. | $3,264 | [G1844844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844844/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [253 E Cottage St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253-e-cottage-st/) | 970 ft E | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bathroom outlets, switches, lights, and appliances in unit #1. 10368750 jd | $6,400 | [E1837879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837879/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Renovation of 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink | $6,000 | [PL1904335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904335/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [53 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-roseclair-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing bathrooms, fixtures and finishes. Licensed plumber will also replace existing waste drain and pipes under separate plumbing permit. Replace existing kitchen cabinets and sink. | $18,000 | [SF1901225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901225/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [17 Wendover St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-wendover-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Replace jumper wire in 3 gang meter for Eversource AMI project | $1,500 | [E1894233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894233/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Mount Cushing Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mount-cushing-te/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Removal of Knob and Tube, rewire lighting in 1st and 2nd floor living room, dining room, kitchen lights, 2 bedrooms. | $20,000 | [E1870411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870411/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1281 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1281-massachusetts-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871220) (Unit-2) | $5,000 | [SF1864322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864322/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Solar | Alt1857049 - occupancy committeeroof mount for solar panel installation (36 panels) | $72,899 | [SF1849712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849712/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Solar | Electrical wiring for solar panel installation (15.840 kw) *cost upgraded from $2,500 to $73,972.80* | $5,000 | [E1849731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849731/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [10 Quincefield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-quincefield-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 unit house. Please refer to permit #SF1849712; | Not listed | [ALT1857049](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857049/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1273 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1273-massachusetts-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Emergency removal of fallen EMT conduit and disconnection of the associated circuit at the electrical panel for safety reasons. No replacement work performed | $600 | [E1858122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858122/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [42 Pleasant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-pleasant-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Water Filtration System | $5,110 | [PL1852770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852770/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [11 Mayhew St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-mayhew-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Relocate one horn strobe and add two strobe only | $7,000 | [EFA1851084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851084/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [26 Roseclair St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-roseclair-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fire systems | install new fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1847169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847169/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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