# Building permits at 75 Cheney St, Boston, MA

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

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7: Complete rewire a 2 family. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 64 more permits (61 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Electrical | complete rewire a 2 family | $28,000 | [E1882290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882290/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Plumbing | Remove and install new gas pipe | $4,500 | [G1856695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856695/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Plumbing | Remove and Install new plumbing 2 family home | $24,000 | [PL1856691](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1856691/) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install new vinyl siding and wrap windows with all coil. Repair front and back porch. Install new shingle roof. Replace windows, exterior and interior doors. Board and plaster the entire house. Renovate two kitchens and tree bathrooms. | $80,000 | [SF1795045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1795045/) |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Repair 1st fl front porch;and do neccessary repairs to 2nd fl front room.; To Correct Violation V144477 | $3,500 | [SF239404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF239404/) |
| Jul 13, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Changing the floors in the kitchen and the bathroom and changing the decking wood for both front and back porch. | $2,000 | [SF33534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF33534/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

64 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 4, 2026 | [72 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-cheney-st/) | 140 ft S | Alteration or repair | exterior board up of roof damage | $6,795 | [SF1817540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817540/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [160 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-ruthven-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Repair roof shingles and chimney r | $2,000 | [SF1906502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906502/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 960 ft S | 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 29, 2026 | [25 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-hutchings-st/) | 590 ft W | Plumbing | Rnovation of 2 unit house and adding 2 unit -Complete new plumbing and gas systems | $20,000 | [PL1821548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821548/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1904461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904461/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1904456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904456/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1900996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1900996/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1901000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901000/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [43 Hutchings St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-hutchings-st/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | Underground for 1/2 bath in 1st floor of rear garage | $4,500 | [PL1903678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903678/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [38 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-howland-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Roofing | Roof removal and replacement | $24,000 | [SF1900427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900427/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [51 Elm Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-elm-hill-av/) | 440 ft N | 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 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 300 | $8,500 | [E1901001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901001/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Install 24 EBU | $2,500 | [E1899654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899654/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [10-12 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-schuyler-st/) | 950 ft SE | 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 8, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 870 ft SE | 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [160 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-homestead-st/) | 370 ft W | 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 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 960 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [36 Brookledge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-brookledge-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | demo the kitchen and bathrom from the basement and remove all the doors from the storage units. | $3,500 | [SF1890468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890468/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [18 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-howland-st/) | 750 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation. | $3,999 | [SF1877876](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877876/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [36 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-howland-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Install bathroom fan and Arc fault breaker, | $1,000 | [E1882481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882481/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 610 ft S | Roofing | Remove roof and all contents. Remove all interior finishes to the studs. | $45,000 | [SF1879500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879500/) |
| Aug 2, 2026 | [168 Ruthven St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/168-ruthven-st/) | 610 ft NW | Plumbing | 3 Gas test to turn gas back on | $300 | [G1879297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879297/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 810 ft E | 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/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove wet sheetrock and studs from non bearing walls | $10,000 | [SF1877535](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877535/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [151 Homestead St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-homestead-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | repair lintel on top of one window | $3,000 | [SF1873293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873293/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [26 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-schuyler-st/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Secure property post fire damage | $1,000 | [SF1869091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869091/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 390 ft N | 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 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | Generator for 1 day community event No onsite fuel storage | Not listed | [ETS1867545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867545/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Brookledge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-brookledge-st/) | 860 ft W | Fire systems | wiring smoke/CO detectors | $2,500 | [EFA1867036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867036/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [48 Brookledge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-brookledge-st/) | 860 ft W | Electrical | Complete rewire 3 floors | $35,000 | [E1867033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867033/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1-8 Nazing Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--8-nazing-ct/) | 960 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm system upgrade. all new wiring and equipment | $400,000 | [EFA1858632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858632/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [58 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-crawford-st/) | 850 ft NW | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc no ESS | $22,176 | [E1861163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861163/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [29 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-crawford-st/) | 580 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [18 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-schuyler-st/) | 810 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [11 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-schuyler-st/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) | 340 ft SE | Plumbing | Install shower stall and shower valve | $3,500 | [PL1846213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846213/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 950 ft SE | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 0.25 mi 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 | [154-162 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--162-seaver-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY REPAIRS DUE TO WATER DAMAGE WALL/CEILING UNITS 1, 2, 6,9, 10, 14, 15, 18,&; 19 AT 154 SEAVER ST *demo damage walls, ceiling in damage areas only, disposal debris off site, install new sheetrock, plaster, paint walls and ceilings *demo damage floor &;disposal off site only, other company wi | $151,850 | [SF1899966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899966/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 | [11 Wayne St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-wayne-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1900290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900290/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [154-162 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--162-seaver-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Replace breakers in 6 panels. Replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 6 apartments. Replace light fixtures in 6 apartments. Replace outlets and switches in 6 apartments. | $5,000 | [E1899993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899993/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [61 Crawford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-crawford-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade Electrical service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP | $11,000 | [E1899061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899061/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [224-236 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/224--236-seaver-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 27, 2026 | [210-224 Humboldt Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210--224-humboldt-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 214 Humboldt Ave | $1,200 | [ELV1875240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875240/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [246 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246-seaver-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | repairs to front porch | $31,000 | [SF1877775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877775/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-waumbeck-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove wooden stairs build concrete stairs with granite slabs and granite platform and red bricks risers and red bricks sides grind out loose mortar joints on foundation wall and reprint wall | $46,000 | [SF1874268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874268/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [79 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-howland-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Removal of existing electrical wiring, replacing removed electrical wiring with new wiring and providing new wiring and outlets as a result of relocating kitchen and bath. | $60,000 | [E1868517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868517/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [12 Waumbeck St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-waumbeck-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | gas for 2 fire plate, 2 furnace, 1 ranges | $4,000 | [G1867590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1867590/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 15, 2026 | [12 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-devon-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Howland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-howland-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Over lay, 1 Layer of roof shingles front side of roof, including dormer. | $2,800 | [SF1858600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858600/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |

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