# Building permits at 7 Cummings Rd, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 20: Roof currently leaking remove existing roof deck to expose roof remove roof replace roof with epmd rubber. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Roofing | Roof currently leaking remove existing roof deck to expose roof remove roof replace roof with epmd rubber roofing system put back deck same footprint according to attached plans less than 15 percent of total roof area being done | $45,780 | [SF1806298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806298/) |
| Apr 28, 2015 | Plumbing | Replace Dishwasher | Not listed | [PL466322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL466322/) |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Electrical | Add 2 Recessed Lights with dimmer in Rear Bedroom. Add 2 Recessed lights with dimmer in Middle Bedroom. Replace devices throughout | $800 | [E43152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E43152/) |
| Aug 24, 2010 | Electrical | Kitchen Electrical Renovations | $2,500 | [E39287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E39287/) |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Renovation, Blueboard, Plaster, install new Cabinets, add six recessed lights, new flooring, Build Soffitt | $10,800 | [SF38978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF38978/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

41 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 6, 2026 | [74 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-corey-rd/) | 100 ft 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1634 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1634-commonwealth-av/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | 1634 - 1638: Wire for rear balcony lighting, total 32 locations, controlled by photo eyes | $18,000 | [E1904645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904645/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 3 decks/balcony's to same dimensions. | $13,275 | [SF1889057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889057/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | renovation of single unit including replacement in-kind of flooring, lighting, kitchen appliances and cabinetry, bathroom fixtures | $43,966 | [SF1897349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897349/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1662 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1662-commonwealth-av/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 6 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,894 | [SF1891754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891754/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1896534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896534/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [111 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-kilsyth-rd/) | 900 ft W | 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 15, 2026 | [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1888023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888023/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Unit 509 replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1882091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882091/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 270 ft SE | Plumbing | Apt 1a Remodeling add a shower pan | $1,500 | [PL1880610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880610/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 270 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom remodel and rewiring. | $2,500 | [E1879644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879644/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 820 ft SW | 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/) | 860 ft SW | 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 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to walk in shower conversion | $10,800 | [SF1872995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872995/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [30 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-washington-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1872549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872549/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | kitchen renovation, adding receptacles throughout apartment, replacing light fixtures throughout apartment | $10,000 | [E1869512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869512/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [20 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-washington-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1861378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861378/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [71-75 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--75-kilsyth-rd/) | 500 ft SW | 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/) | 740 ft W | 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 26, 2026 | [100 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-kilsyth-rd/) | 840 ft W | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [25 Mount Hood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mount-hood-rd/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | New gas line replacement from gas meter to thr gas stove only | $450 | [G1849631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849631/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [36 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cummings-rd/) | 530 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [63 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-corey-rd/) | 270 ft SE | 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 4, 2026 | [42 Orchard Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-orchard-rd/) | 590 ft NE | Fire systems | Install a new UL central station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1844528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1844528/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [96 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demolition to expose hallway areas as precondition for architecture planning. | $8,000 | [SF1902044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902044/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [52 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lanark-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Brighton house kitchen renov. - Provide installation of gas piping and connections to (3) pieces of equipment - steamer, range and covection oven (cut sheets attached) - cut into existing 6" gas main - all electrical and exhaust will be done by others. | $25,000 | [G1899712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899712/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [27 Ransom Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ransom-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, insulation, air sealing | $15,435 | [SF1900197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900197/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the existing medical area, food service and emergency food storage, and conference room, reconfiguration of the OT/PT gym and ADL suite, Renovation of the entrance lobby and reception area, and conversion of existing restroom and offices throughout the basement and 1st flr | $350,000 | [ALT1870273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870273/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Remove and relocate fire alarm equipment as shown on E1.0, E1.2, and E2.2 dated 1-14-26. - Furnish and install two (2) monitor modules in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) control module in the basement kitchen - Furnish and install one (1) CO detector in the basement kitchen | $4,720 | [EFA1884482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884482/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | bathroom | $3,000 | [PL1864769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864769/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1564 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1564-commonwealth-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | install 60 amp sub panel in unit add 12 receptacle outlets. Work being done in Unit 16 | $7,600 | [E1865041](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865041/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of wiring for a new kitchen hood system. Installation of new sub panel for kitchen equipment. Install wiring for new kitchen equipment. | $20,000 | [E1861180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [170 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-corey-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate and upgrade the facility's existing warming kitchen into a fully Equipped production kitchen capable of preparing and Serving meals for all residents. The work will focus on Modernizing the current space with new commercial Grade appliances, ventilation systems, food preparation areas.eplan | $75,000 | [ALT1819726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819726/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [15 Colborne Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-colborne-rd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ;15 Colborne Rd is an existing 20 unit residential building.; | Not listed | [ALT1854974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854974/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1615 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1615-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Clean Joe will be removing all affected drywalls, ceilings, and floors to clean up and prevent further damages. Interior finishes only. | $20,000 | [SF1858326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858326/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [123 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace Three story Porch. | $31,000 | [ALT1757539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1757539/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [171 Corey Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-corey-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Demolition RAZE of existing garage/studio space to prepare for the erection of a 5-story mixed-use building under Permit # ERT1152179. | $15,000 | [SF1812723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1812723/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1576 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1576-commonwealth-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install two dedicated circuits in unit. One in bathroom. One in kitchen. | $2,000 | [E1845307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845307/) |

## 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 |  | 111 Kilsyth Rd | 900 ft W | Zoning appeal: ""Changing the existing present occupancy in the building from 10 units to 13 units…" | [BOA1901447](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [36 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cummings-rd/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [36-40 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--40-cummings-rd/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [62-68 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62--68-cummings-rd/): newest permit May 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 14:57 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cummings-rd/