# Building permits at 10 Royal St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M project at 25 Harvard Av, permitted Jun 3.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10: Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 220 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Install 40 windows for replacement no structural changes | $27,242 | [SF1543362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1543362/) |

## 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 220 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher,  | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 230 ft N | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 230 ft N | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/) | 220 ft N | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 140 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 230 ft N | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 130 ft NE | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1846665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846665/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 720 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 770 ft NW | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 790 ft NW | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 15 A linden st unit B allston ma 02134 renovation of kitchen area with new cabinet | $15,000 | [SF1900509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900509/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 800 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 720 ft NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 670 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 620 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 620 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 960 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24 Highgate St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-highgate-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | patching of concrete floor | $1,000 | [SF1846165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846165/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [373-391 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373--391-cambridge-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Demo 387 cambridge st mg spa basement 1 full bath and 5 shampoo chairs. | $3,000 | [PL1906853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906853/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linden-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $2,800 | [PL1904686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904686/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [46 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-ashford-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing both unit 1 and unit 2 | $16,000 | [SF1902494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902494/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1897854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897854/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | We are a subcontractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be pulling wire, installing and terminating some devices. | $25,000 | [ELV1897280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897280/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [15-17 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-wadsworth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Correcting violation of existing living space in the basement. application for legalize Additional living space in basement for unit 1 | $10,000 | [ALT1832648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1832648/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [37 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-ashford-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Install 3 gas meter and gas pipe | $3,500 | [G1879449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879449/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--17-harvard-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated blade sign to read "MIC Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative" | $5,528 | [ALT1868500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868500/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [14 Wadsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-wadsworth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $16,142 | [SF1806130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1806130/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified  | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [64-64a Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--64a-adamson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re roof. 50 year lifetime Architectural shingles with Snow country ridge vent. 6' of Premium Ice and water shield. Breather roofing underlayment. | $19,250 | [SF1858669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858669/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | New building construction of (170) residential units with associated fire alarm, low voltage, security, and electrical systems. | $2,000,000 | [EFA1857545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857545/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | New building construction of (170) residential units with associated fire alarm, low voltage, security, and electrical systems. New service is brought in from Eversource. | $2,000,000 | [E1857396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857396/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |

## 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 |  | 263 N Harvard St | 0.24 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Subdivide parcel# 2201486000 consisting of 11,525sf…" | [BOA1903964](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 5 Easton St | 0.24 mi N | To subdivide existing lot and erection of new 3 story 14 unit building.*See associated subdivision… | [BOA1903623](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 280 Lincoln St | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Storage of snow equipment and supplies for emergency snow services" | [BOA1767932](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-25 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 393 Cambridge St | 0.23 mi SW | To construct new 46,659 sf hotel with 96 rooms and 4 drop-off parking spaces | [BOA1838237](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-10 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Royal St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [15 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-royal-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [25 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [57-59 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-royal-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 02:09 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/