Updated: Jan 06, 2026
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Quincy, MA, 02170
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Jim Chen Architect
Jim Chen, holds a Architect license and 1 other license according to the Rhode Island license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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Jim Chen
Quality
107
94th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Jim Chen has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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20 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jim Chen has worked on at least
50.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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12 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Jim Chen mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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8 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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13 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $66,575. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Alteration and addition to existing single family existing foundation and first floor to remain. construct new 2 car attached garage 2nd floor addition with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
Valuation:
$347,150
Permit #:
R-25-0678
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,590
Permit Type:
Alteration additi...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior gut renovation of the second floor into a cannabis cultivation and processing facility interior layout as per plans. building qualifies under iebc alterations level 2 the scope of work area is approximately 25% of the building area. area limitation for type 3b construction is grandfathered
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
C-24-1718
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,315
Permit Type:
Alteration tenant...
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over existing footprint and new 2 car attached garage to the left side of dwelling. new kitchen and bathrooms total 4 bedrooms plus an office with 3 full bathrooms
Valuation:
$298,750
Permit #:
R-24-0877
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,080
Permit Type:
Alteration additi...
Building Type:
N/A
Finish attic apace into living area including two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. remove one bedroom on second floor for the new stairway to attic living area. building dormer on attic
Valuation:
$119,500
Permit #:
R-25-0117
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,300
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of a single family residence with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms and two attached garage parking. as per plans
Valuation:
$1,200,800
Permit #:
R-24-1459
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,115
Permit Type:
Newfamilydwelling
Building Type:
N/A
Complete gut interior alterations and renovation. reconstruct front and rear stair to code compliance. unit #1 (1st fl) 2-bed + 2 bathroom and new kitchen; unit #2 (2nd fl& 3rd fl) 3-bed + 2 bathroom and new kitchen. replacement of all windows exterior siding and roofing
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
ALT1490866
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Construct new single family residence with 5 bedrooms 1 home office and 5-1/2 bathrooms. an attached garage for two cars. finished basement with entertainment room and wet bar. total area of 5, 700 sf. as per plans. install new retaining wall
Valuation:
$1,104,000
Permit #:
BR-23-10114
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove exterior left side landing and stairway and construct new landing and stairway at rear of building existing kitchen remodel. construct new full bathroom on first floor remove interior non structural partition walls. remodel existing bathroom on second floor. replace 28 vinyl windows
Valuation:
$46,500
Permit #:
R-24-1052
Status:
final
Fee:
$372
Permit Type:
Repair alteration...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing kitchen in each unit (3 total) remodel existing full bathroom in each unit (3 total) and addition new full bathroom in each unit (3 total). remove existing chimney from basement to roof. work to be done at 78 carolina ave
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
SF1429580
Status:
complete
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Aka 6 grace drive new 2.5 story single family dwelling with 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom and 2-car attached garage
Valuation:
$795,000
Permit #:
R-24-0038
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,672
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of occupancy to include existing bakery.; remodel existing kitchen and replace new equipment. construct new front service counter construct new handicap (employees only) accessible unisex restroom. interior painting and floor refinish.eplan;
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
ALT1513327
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Unit#1: new bathroom remodel existing bathroom remodel kitchen; unit#2: new bathroom remodel existing bathroom remodel kitchen unit#3: new 5x8 bathroom in existing pantry space. no structural work
Valuation:
$95,500
Permit #:
SF1487108
Status:
complete
Fee:
$980
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Compete remodel existing 5 unit
Valuation:
$638,000
Permit #:
R-24-0069
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,870
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate and renovate kitchen addition new full bathroom on first floor. new column support in basement. renovate one existing bathroom on 2nd fl and addition new full bathroom on second floor. addition new full bathroom on 3rd floor. repair and replace new deteriorate roof at rear sunroom
Valuation:
$75,500
Permit #:
ALT1286526
Status:
filed
Fee:
$810
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Removal of existing walk-in cooler construction new stair at rear per plan and replace storefront window at front. on second floor remodel existing kitchen addition one full bathroom and remodel one existing full bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-24-704
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two (2) family dwellingcertificate for samealt1490866 issued 9/11/2023
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
COO1597824
Status:
complete
Fee:
$35
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
New construction of main temple building as per plans. new kitchen area new men's & women's restroom. main hall and secondary halls and office suite space including fire alarm as per plans with approx. 5 222 gsf
Valuation:
$820,000
Permit #:
C-21-2384
Status:
pco issued
Fee:
$5,222
Permit Type:
Newconstruction
Building Type:
N/A
Interior demolition of non-structural partition walls. interior entire gutted renovation. removal of existing electrical and plumbing. (work to be done at 215 brighton ave)
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
SF1577693
Status:
filed
Fee:
$870
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Alter existing dwelling to garage space building 46 x 42 x 2.5 story addition at rear per plans. (new dwelling/replacement)
Valuation:
$582,000
Permit #:
R-22-1245
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,820
Permit Type:
Alteration additi...
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing detached garage & building new attached garage building 2nd fl w 1/2 story new 2 1/2 story 19'x19 addition at rear of property reno kitchen & addition new bathrooms as per plans
Valuation:
$410,850
Permit #:
21070446
Status:
filed
Fee:
$8,220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Jim Chen License info
License Not Verified
| License # | ARC.0005415 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Jim Chen with the State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in July, 2019 that this contractor does not need a license to be a architect in Massachusetts.
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107
BuildZoom Score
148
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jim Chen has worked on 148 permitted projects.