Updated: Jun 01, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1813 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA, 02124
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John J Kennedy Construction
Commercial remodeling company specializing in food facilities and commercial office spaces
From BuildZoom: John J Kennedy, 1813 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA (Owned by: John Kennedy) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 8 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring John J Kennedy, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
John J Kennedy Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
John J Kennedy Contact Information
Phone Number: (617) 590-9000
Address: 1813 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
John J Kennedy Boston
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
John J Kennedy has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John J Kennedy has worked on at least
6.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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Right side home outside and right basement
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLDE250417
Status:
issued
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace rear door
Valuation:
$995
Permit #:
R-25-0311
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 2 full baths and 1 1/2 bathroom and 1 kitchen
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
PL1404157
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Replace gas stove
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
G1450118
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Strip two family and renovate due to unforeseen building conditions. kitchen and bathroom reflected on sf898533
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
SF898751
Status:
filed
Fee:
$670
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Redo basement to make into tv room with a bathroom
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
R-22-0961
Status:
issued
Fee:
$290
Permit Type:
Redo basement
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 200000 btu pool heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
G23-000252
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential one o...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
SF898533
Status:
filed
Fee:
$820
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remodel two bathrooms two kitchens and two laundry rooms
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
PL898296
Status:
complete
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Installation of two stoves two dryers and gas pipe two boilers
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
G898297
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-24-26
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-24-18
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Modification of existing fish handling and storage spaces by adding non-structural insulated panels to improve cooler efficiency and maintain required levels of refrigeration. total modified area is approx. 2, 537 sf. the installation of the insulated panels will not alter the building use square footage or current code compliance. there are no structural changes. the existing electri... see more
Valuation:
$105,142
Permit #:
ALT543005
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,262
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E-2023-00568
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect (4) metal stud wall with fc wallboard (3) doors paint walls and vct flooring. replace (3) windows.install (8) 15 and 20 amp quad receptacles (2) dual head emergency/exit lights and (1) electric baseboard heater. insulate new walls with 3 thermafiber sound/fire blankets
Valuation:
$27,711
Permit #:
SF338842
Status:
filed
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Proposed work: change occupancy to include sandwich shop #36a @ #29 food mart. we will be adding exits signs with emergency lights receptacles and a new sink. last action: ready to issue
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ALT8928
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Renovation to kitchen and bathroom 1st and 2nd floor and 28 replacement windows
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
SF551327
Status:
complete
Fee:
$370
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remodel 2 kitchens 2 bathrooms and replace 38 windows
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
SF718458
Status:
filed
Fee:
$470
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
1. renovation of existing single family dwelling and adding rear addition, including roof and foundation.2. repair existing garage
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
BLDR-047587-2016
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms and 2 laundry connections
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
PL718460
Status:
filed
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
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Verified License
| License # | 207568 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 136315 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 9593, 18701 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Master Plumber |
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Inactive License
| License # | 000009593 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Heater Contractor |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CS-055241 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 9593 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Plumber |
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Inactive License
| License # | 000009593 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 40168 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Type | Commercial Contractor |
- According to the State of Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 172090 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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103
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Liberty Mutual Ins Co |
60
Permits
- Building permit records show that John J Kennedy has worked on 60 permitted projects.
John J Kennedy Employees
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Owner
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