# Building permits at 85 Sutherland Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $754,085 alteration or repair at 4 Chiswick Rd, permitted Aug 13.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 16: 1 Floor apt 2 1 bath remodeling 1 kitchen remodeling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Plumbing | 1 Floor apt 2 1 bath remodeling 1 kitchen remodeling | $9,500 | [PL1826845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1826845/) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovation kitchen, bathroom, and replace electrical panel | $9,500 | [E1825375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1825375/) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and bath. No structural work. | $65,400 | [SF1819094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1819094/) |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Electrical | Installed 4 ressed lights in outside conupy | $1,200 | [E1522641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1522641/) |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Roofing | Rubber roofing replacement on the entire half rear section of this building only - not visible from any public way | $47,000 | [SF659670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF659670/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 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 23, 2026 | [69-75 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--75-strathmore-rd/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas range at 72 Strathmore, unit #8 | $200 | [G1852482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852482/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | complete rewire of 3 family home | $40,000 | [E1903855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903855/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [52 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-lanark-rd/) | 620 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 840 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/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [111 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-kilsyth-rd/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 390 ft NE | Other | Removal of wet maiterial from water damage to the ceiling, walls & floor | $100,000 | [SF1882450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882450/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft 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 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation Toilet Vanity Bathtub | $3,500 | [PL1890051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890051/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Reconstruction of selected sections of masonry parapet. Repointing of remaining sections of masonry parapet. Limited replacement of precast cornice stones. Patching of remaining precast cornice stones. Apply elastomeric coating to precast cornice stones. Replacement of cracked brick at parapet. | $754,085 | [SF1867700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867700/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1718 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1718-commonwealth-av/) | 840 ft N | 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 11, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft 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 7, 2026 | [110 Lanark Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-lanark-rd/) | 570 ft N | 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 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Direct replace 1 RTU | $6,000 | [G1880993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880993/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 840 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/) | 830 ft E | 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/) | 550 ft S | 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/) | 550 ft S | Plumbing | replace 3 water heater 3 gas stove 3 dryer | $8,000 | [G1874450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874450/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 6 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $13,495 | [SF1862757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862757/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [77 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-englewood-av/) | 290 ft S | 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 8, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft 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/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [15-19 Colliston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--19-colliston-rd/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | kitchen renovation, adding receptacles throughout apartment, replacing light fixtures throughout apartment | $10,000 | [E1869512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869512/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [4 Chiswick Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-chiswick-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Description: kitchen rewire, panel change, adding recess lights and changing plugs. 18 Recess lights, 1 range, 1 dishwasher, 25 receptacles, 8 switches | $16,000 | [E1868274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868274/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft 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 24, 2026 | [10 Selkirk Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-selkirk-rd/) | 250 ft NE | 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 16, 2026 | [40 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-orkney-rd/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Emergency call water meter damage.c Checked all fixtures and devices for water damage. | $500 | [E1861300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861300/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1800 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-commonwealth-av/) | 730 ft NW | 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 | [123 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-kilsyth-rd/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace Three story Porch. | $31,000 | [ALT1757539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1757539/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Kinross Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-kinross-rd/) | 500 ft N | 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/) | 530 ft S | 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/) | 650 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft SE | Plumbing | Unit 25: Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1847435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847435/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [90 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-kilsyth-rd/) | 930 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 26, 2026 | [100 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-kilsyth-rd/) | 840 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/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [137 Englewood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-englewood-av/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | all work to be performed in the courtyard: Window sealant replacement, cut & point masonry joints, patch precast, coat precast | $86,325 | [SF1840615](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840615/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [110 Strathmore Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-strathmore-rd/) | 730 ft 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/) | 730 ft W | Plumbing | Unit #ph2. Replace 2 furnace. | $5,000 | [G1847558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847558/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [19-21 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-orkney-rd/) | 550 ft S | 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 | [50 Sutherland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sutherland-rd/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovating - 4 kitchen sink, 10 Lavatories, 10 shower stalls, 10 toilets. | $147,000 | [PL1845873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845873/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [6 Orkney Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-orkney-rd/) | 650 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft SE | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1922-1924a Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1922--1924a-beacon-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Installation of 125 amp sub-panel and 45 kva transformer | $10,000 | [E1843609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843609/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Bedroom - 4 Recessed light Kitchen - Circuit C-top 1 - Circuit C-top 2 - Disposal - Fridge - Microwave - 1 R's light Dining/Living - 5 Recessed light - Circuit C-top Bathroom - Fan - Vanity light - GFCI Hall - 2 Recessed light Sub panel | $12,000 | [E1901183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901183/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1853 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1853-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replace HVAC control wires | $1,000 | [E1895550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895550/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [374 Chestnut Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/374-chestnut-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, strip and re-side headhouse. All work to be performed on roof. | $123,640 | [SF1889882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889882/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1757 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1757-commonwealth-av/) | 0.19 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 15, 2026 | [1682 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1682-commonwealth-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $400 | [G1888023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888023/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Replace Tub, kitchen sink, lavatory and toilet | $2,000 | [PL1883570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883570/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [75 Nottinghill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-nottinghill-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [71-75 Kilsyth Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--75-kilsyth-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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 15, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 1874 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton MA. Permit SF1848056 Kitchen drain and faucet install. | $500 | [PL1848815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848815/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [36 Cummings Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-cummings-rd/) | 0.22 mi 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 12, 2026 | [1874-1876 Commonwealth Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1874--1876-commonwealth-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing window sashes and replacement with new (Exterior bronze look to remain on new replacement windows) Removal of existing millwork and replacement with new. New kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances. New electrical panel. Flooring to remain. Bathroom upgrades. | $84,931 | [SF1848056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848056/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [24-32 Sidlaw Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--32-sidlaw-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacement of a range | $200 | [G1846393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846393/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1940-1960 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1940--1960-beacon-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to read "FAR OUT". Installation of (1) set of non-illuminated acrylic letters to read "New Zealand Style Ice Cream". Also the installation of (1) externally illuminated blade sign to read "Far Out Ice Cream, It's Super Choice!" | $16,215 | [ALT1842207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842207/) |

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