# Building permits at 50 Chesbrough Rd, Boston, MA

18 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 6, 2025: 200A Service upgrade. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | Electrical | 200A Service upgrade | $6,800 | [E1692065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1692065/) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of 1 new Heat Pump and 2 new Mini-Split Heads. Replacement of 1 condenser. Replacement condenser will be connected to 4 existing Mini-Split Heads. | $16,800 | [SF1695340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1695340/) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring of 1 new Heat Pump and 2 new Mini-Split Heads. Wiring of 1 Replacement Heat Pump. Replacement Heat Pump will be connected to 4 existing Mini-Split Heads | $5,600 | [E1695342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1695342/) |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | install 21 Harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $16,430 | [SF1672375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1672375/) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save insulation and air sealing | $10,052 | [SF1582325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1582325/) |
| May 14, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Repair main entrance vestibule. Replace door. Repair front stairs all rotted wood railing. Paint interior of vestibule. Azek materials on stairs. | $7,550 | [SF1072376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1072376/) |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Electrical | replace bathroom fan and GFI | $850 | [E866980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E866980/) |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remodel bath, install 2 exterior doors and expand a bedroom closet.; No structural, zoning, or egress changes. | $8,200 | [SF861502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF861502/) |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Electrical | Replace current 100 amp service with new 100 amp service | $1,200 | [E405109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E405109/) |
| Jul 9, 2014 | Plumbing | run new stack for a relocation of the kitchen & add a new 1/2 bath of the kitchen on the 1st floor | $4,000 | [PL382027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL382027/) |
| Jul 9, 2014 | Plumbing | there is an existing gas line that will be reworked about 5 feet | $150 | [G382033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G382033/) |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Electrical | Renovation of kitchen and bathroom | $2,500 | [E380370](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E380370/) |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Roofing | Strip and Re-shingle existing roof | $7,490 | [SF372758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF372758/) |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel and install half bathroom. | $57,500 | [SF369934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF369934/) |
| Jan 2, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,325 | [PL316366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL316366/) |
| Jan 2, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace water heater | $1,325 | [G316367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G316367/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 140 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing wood shingles siding, Install new James Hardie shingles siding | $40,000 | [SF1900435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900435/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/) | 140 ft E | Alteration or repair | Insulate the attic | $3,116 | [SF1880394](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880394/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [28 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-dow-rd/) | 250 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulating two attics with blown in cellulose | $7,122 | [SF1890212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890212/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchen 1st floor No Structural Work | $83,003 | [SF1881561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881561/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/) | 140 ft N | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing Asphalt Shingle Roof, Install New 4" Broan Bathroom Exhaust Vent, Install New 8" Broan Kitchen Vent, Replace all Pipe Flashing, Install New Baffled Ridge Vent, Remove Existing Chimney Flashing and Replace. | $17,361 | [SF1875342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875342/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [377 Baker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/377-baker-st/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | rewire dwelling | $15,000 | [E1902760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902760/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | Replace/ add circuits for outlets, switches dishwasher and light fixtures in kitchen. | $5,000 | [E1900363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900363/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft NW | Plumbing | reconnecting kitchen sink in single-family dwelling | $500 | [PL1900208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900208/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft NW | Plumbing | Connecting gas stove in single-family dwelling | $500 | [G1900211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900211/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [50 Dow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-dow-rd/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation | $16,000 | [SF1890578](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890578/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 790 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [105 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-sanborn-av/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $9,416 | [SF1877945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877945/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [92 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-perham-st/) | 850 ft NE | Roofing | Remove & Replace entire roof | $19,520 | [SF1877734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877734/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 790 ft SE | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 270 ft E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [PL1882869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [78 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-sanborn-av/) | 270 ft E | Plumbing | water heater | $650 | [G1882867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882867/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [144-146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144--146-temple-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Deck work New footings 12"x48" sonatube 2'x10' frame in PT frame and 2'x12' stringers Ledger board to attach to the home and flashing Railing balusters 2x2 pressure treated with 5/4' by 6' railing top Lattice on driveway side only, opposite side Work to be done at 144 Temple St. | $10,000 | [SF1877875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877875/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [146 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146-temple-st/) | 650 ft E | Electrical | Replace 200 amp main breaker panel. install all new breakers. install whole home surge protection. Update electric range circuit. update electric dryer circuit. | $4,000 | [E1875333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875333/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1190 Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1190-vfw-pw/) | 910 ft W | Roofing | - Install Duro-Last slip sheet over existing roofing. - Install 50-mil Duro-Last single-ply membrane roofing system which will be mechanically attached according to manufacturer's specifications. | $100,000 | [SF1858219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858219/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 660 ft E | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [10 Amesbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-amesbury-st/) | 680 ft W | Roofing | Insulation Removal Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Walls - Wood Shingle - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Kneewall Slope - 2in Thermal Barrier Polyiso Kneewall Gable Wall - 2in Thermal Barrier Po | $6,316 | [SF1842404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842404/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Durant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-durant-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) boiler to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1902493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902493/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [69 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-perham-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove old shingles and install new architectural shingles | $24,800 | [SF1901616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901616/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | * Open the necessary sections of the basement ceiling to access the existing piping. * Remove and replace the sewer branch line serving the second-floor restroom, beginning at the basement ceiling. * Replace the accessible main sewer piping through the basement, continuing to just before the foundat | $8,000 | [PL1901297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901297/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | plumbing for single family home 4 baths kitchen laundry | $20,000 | [PL1900041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900041/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | gas piping for house renovation | $5,000 | [G1900042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900042/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wiring for data points throughout house | $2,000 | [ELV1900474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900474/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Wiring for local smoke detectors | $4,000 | [EFA1900477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900477/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Rewire single family house. 3 beds 4 baths | $28,000 | [E1900473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900473/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | plumbing fixtures from first and second floors. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, new heating system | $10,000 | [PL1886897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886897/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | gas connections for dryer, oven, and combination boiler | Not listed | [G1886911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886911/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Rewiring all 3 floors include the basement per code, installed 35 recess lights, 3 bathrooms new electrical for laundry and outlets per code, new kitchen per code | $41,000 | [E1882546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882546/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [55 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-perham-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Gut kitchen renovation, build new ensuite bathroom and laundry room on 2nd floor, new storage closets and utility closet in 3rd floor, remove chimney from roof line thru basement. New heating and cooling system will be installed. | $400,000 | [SF1857200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857200/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [37 Cotuit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-cotuit-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Demo kitchen, bathrooms, first floor ceilings & second floor walls & ceilings. Demo front porch & back deck. Build new decks the same size. Bring electrical & plumbing up to code. Install new windows. Blue board & plaster. Paint interior & exterior of house. | $220,000 | [SF1843809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843809/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1208b Vfw Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1208b-vfw-pw/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Revamp electrical power for new partition wall, Outlets and wall controls Check layout for existing kitchen counter top | $1,285 | [E1847050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847050/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 21 Cotuit St | 0.21 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "This will be a new single-family house and will not include any installation or modification…" | [BOA1830082](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-20 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Chesbrough Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [51 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [53 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [45 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [41 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [59 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [28 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025
- [72-74 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [22 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-chesbrough-rd/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 17:43 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 16 permits at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-chesbrough-rd/