# Building permits at 52 Lanark Rd, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29: Fully remove and replace the brick staircase and brick retaining wall. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Fully remove and replace the brick staircase and brick retaining wall. Replacing both with 8" CMU fully grouted with vertical and horizontal steel reinforcement. Install new footings for both staircase and retaining wall. Repair wooden walkway and install wooden hand rail on both sides of walkway. c | $30,684 | [SF1859008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859008/) |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove the existing retaining wall and rebuild. To Correct Violation V129872 | $16,900 | [SF193994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF193994/) |
| Nov 8, 2011 | Roofing | Strip and Re-shingle existing roof. Flat roofs NOT included. Replace all existing gutters | $25,570 | [SF104688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF104688/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

54 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 8, 2026 | [123 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-kilsyth-rd/) | 220 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace Three story Porch. | $31,000 | [ALT1757539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1757539/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-kilsyth-rd/) | 220 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of 59 photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a total installed capacity of 31.27 kW DC/19.0 kW AC. The system is configured for grid-tied operation and does NOT include ESS or battery backup. Electrical Permit #E1830454 | $117,600 | [ALT1838385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838385/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | complete rewire of 3 family home | $40,000 | [E1903855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903855/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 decks/balcony's to same dimensions. | $13,275 | [SF1889057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889057/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [111 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-sutherland-rd/) | 410 ft W | Roofing | Scrape and remove one layer of asphalt shingle and install about 30 to 35 square of the GAF asphalt shingle matching existing color | $29,970 | [SF1872157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872157/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,894 | [SF1891754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891754/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [111 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-kilsyth-rd/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Cut & point the top floor. All mortar will be kept kind, match the existing. Replace top floor headers. | $99,160 | [SF1877640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877640/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [115-117 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-sutherland-rd/) | 380 ft W | Other | Removal of wet maiterial from water damage to the ceiling, walls & floor | $100,000 | [SF1882450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882450/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation Toilet Vanity Bathtub | $3,500 | [PL1890051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890051/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/) | 650 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1888023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888023/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 620 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Partial renovation of existing bathroom. No layout of the existing plumbing or structural framing will be made. | $15,000 | [SF1886532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886532/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [110 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lanark-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Creation will conduct fire escape repairs on the balconies located at the back of building. The repairs will consist of replacement of all square head bolts to new steel bolts, replacement of cement on brackets, scape and paint, filing and archiving a fire escape affidavit w/ ISD of Boston. | $4,342 | [SF1881841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881841/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Rewire entire house complete up to Electrical code first floor second floor third floor and basement | $49,000 | [E1881548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881548/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation: replace kitchen cabinets, install ceramic tile in kitchen and bathroom, repair sheetrock/plaster, paint entire unit, remove debris. Includes permit and final inspection. Plumbing and electrical by others. | $4,150 | [SF1868294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868294/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [16 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-colliston-rd/) | 320 ft SE | Alteration or repair | install 17 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $12,996 | [SF1873077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873077/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Renew 8 bath 3 kitcen 3 laundry | $35,000 | [PL1874448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874448/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | replace 3 water heater 3 gas stove 3 dryer | $8,000 | [G1874450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874450/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-englewood-av/) | 810 ft SW | Roofing | Emergency repairs to stabilize historic masonry chimneys with loose and falling bricks creating an immediate safety hazard. Work is limited to preservation and in-kind repairs only; no structural changes are proposed. Repairs will prevent further deterioration, water intrusion, and falling debris. | $5,750 | [SF1865037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865037/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | kitchen renovation, adding receptacles throughout apartment, replacing light fixtures throughout apartment | $10,000 | [E1869512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869512/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 1,000 ft N | Electrical | Unit 3 bathroom rewire | $2,000 | [E1865419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865419/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 1,000 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation. Replace Bathtub, vanity, tile floor, plaster walls, painting. | $25,800 | [SF1853093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853093/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1864769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864769/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 370 ft SW | Roofing | Replace entire asphalt shingle roof Replace all flashing as needed it Remove the existing hand rail and install back after the roof is finished | $18,000 | [SF1850501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850501/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 1,000 ft N | Alteration or repair | ;15 Colborne Rd is an existing 20 unit residential building.; | Not listed | [ALT1854974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854974/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Kinross Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kinross-rd/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Check all wiring by electrical code and add more recessed lights | $2,000 | [E1858113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858113/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [15 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-orkney-rd/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Install circuit for electric range. Install circuit for hood. Replace electric panel. | $5,000 | [E1856184](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856184/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Unit 25 Bathroom and kitchen | $4,500 | [PL1855361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855361/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Unit 25: Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1847435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847435/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [71-75 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--75-kilsyth-rd/) | 580 ft E | Solar | Rooftop solar installation consisting of 59 photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a total installed capacity of 31.27 kW DC/19.0 kW AC. The system is configured for grid-tied operation and does NOT include ESS or battery backup. Electrical permit #E1830459 | $118,900 | [ALT1838446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838446/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [90 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-kilsyth-rd/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | EPDM roof maintenance/repair to existing roof system. Replace flashing at penetrations, repair seams and joints, install cover strips, apply sealants, replace pourable sealer pockets, and associated waterproofing repairs. Remove debris. No structural work. | $13,100 | [SF1851873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851873/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [69-75 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--75-strathmore-rd/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas range at 72 Strathmore, unit #8 | $200 | [G1852482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852482/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [36 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cummings-rd/) | 520 ft NE | Plumbing | Remove and replace existing bathroom fixtures including toilet, lavatory sink, tub/shower trim and related fixture connections as part of bathroom remodel. No alterations to existing drainage, venting or water piping layout. | $2,000 | [PL1846303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846303/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 1,000 ft SW | Fire systems | Install low voltage fire alarm to monitor common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,675 | [EFA1847455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847455/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | unit #25 complete rewire of a studio unit. kitchen, bath, living area along with a new sub panel inside the unit for all new wiring. | $8,000 | [E1846263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846263/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spray foam & rockwool insulation, sheetrock/plaster, white oak hardwood floors, interior & entry doors, kitchen cabinet installation, ceramic tile (kitchen & bathroom floors/walls), finish carpentry, baseboards, closet shelving, and paint throughout. - Work limited to Unit 25 | $55,340 | [SF1845320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845320/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovating - 5 kitchen sinks, 7 roof drains, 7 shower stalls and 7 toilets patients room unit turns. | $44,604 | [PL1891554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891554/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1757 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Full demolition of existing rear deck. Remove 2 existing footings; install 2 new footings, 12" dia x 48" deep per code. Reconstruct exact-replica deck (8'8"W x 9'7"D x 10'5.5" off ground), same framing specs as existing structure. | $15,300 | [SF1868602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868602/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | This project scope includes renovations to seven (7) resident apartment units at Benchmark Senior Living - Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. Each unit including new paint, flooring, cabinets, countertops, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, bath vanities, and vanity light fixtures. | $338,038 | [SF1873648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873648/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Apt 1a Remodeling add a shower pan | $1,500 | [PL1880610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880610/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Bathroom remodel and rewiring. | $2,500 | [E1879644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879644/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tub to walk in shower conversion | $10,800 | [SF1872995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872995/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Furnish and install new primary conduits to the property line. Install the owner-supplied temporary generator to the current switchgear main. Furnish & install power changeover from normal power to generator power. Furnish and install power changeover from generator power back to normal power. | $38,000 | [E1870407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870407/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | 10 unit turnover, which includes ONLY swapping out old devices/fixtures to new devices/fixtures. | $4,000 | [E1857852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857852/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-nottinghill-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Job Electrical work : Service upgrade from 200A to 600A for a 16-unit residential building. Install new 600A service equipment, replace feeders, and replace electrical panels for all 16 apartments. | $58,000 | [E1862092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862092/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1757 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Replace 16 existing windows with Pella Impervia fiberglass double-hung 1-over-1 units. Replace one existing sliding door and one existing basement door. No structural changes to existing openings. Same size, same location. Exterior renovation only. | $40,955 | [SF1856641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856641/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair water damaged drywall ceiling and wall from water leak from above unit | $750 | [SF1856846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856846/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [50-52 Euston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--52-euston-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, door weather strips, and basement ceiling insulation. | $13,899 | [SF1856345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856345/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | 114 Evans Rd, Unit 5, Brighton, MA 02135 Replace the Fuse Electrical Panel to New Electrical Breaker Panel in the apartment | $2,000 | [E1848860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848860/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | disconnect old condensers and re connect new ones | $600 | [E1847743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847743/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [74 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-corey-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Project: Rubber Roof Replacement – Approx. 1,800 Sq. Ft. - Remove and dispose of existing rubber roof and all gravel. - Prepare surface for installation of a new EPDM rubber roof system. - Install new black EPDM rubber membrane, drip edges, flashings, and termination bars. - Includes all materials,  | $20,000 | [SF1795360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795360/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |

## More on this street

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

- [80 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-lanark-rd/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025
- [110 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lanark-rd/): 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 2026-10-06 12:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lanark-rd/