# Building permits at 1020 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M new building at 704 Metropolitan Av, permitted Sep 16.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, May 14, 2025: Replace existing deck as shown in pictures. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | replace existing deck as shown in pictures | $10,500 | [SF1720264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1720264/) |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Plumbing | Hot water heater and backflow preventer in basement. | $400 | [PL893472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL893472/) |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Plumbing | Range on first floor, hot water heater and boiler in basement | $1,500 | [G893474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G893474/) |
| Dec 3, 2014 | Roofing | replace rubber roof | $25,135 | [SF431758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF431758/) |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage work (cable, telephone) | $1,000 | [ELV35611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV35611/) |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Electrical | Install smoke detectors. | $1,500 | [EFA35610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA35610/) |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Electrical | rewire two family house electric. | $11,500 | [E35605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E35605/) |
| Jul 7, 2010 | Roofing | removal and replacement of shingles, repair deck, portico, remove and replace trim, floors, install cabinets, paint wall and ceiling and install windows. | $85,000 | [SF32472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF32472/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

51 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 200 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 180 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [SF1870047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870047/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 180 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [E1870052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870052/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 130 ft NW | Demolition | For existing structure on 1025 River Street (not the new addresses 1025-1029). Demolish the existing 2F structure and replace with new 2F homes. Related to ERT 1840286 and 1840327 and ALT 1838961.Dig Safe#20262407316 | $60,000 | [SF1842543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842543/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 400 amps add public meter | $10,000 | [E1903021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903021/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 6 existing windows and replace with 6 new in-kind windows. | $12,179 | [SF1897758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897758/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 690 ft N | New building | Reduction in scope of work at BOA 8/25/25;Modified to: Erect a new Three story, 6 Unit Dwelling with two private roof decks and 7 uncovered parking at rear of building on Vacant 6,600 sqft parcel of land. Parking access will be through existing curb cut with access via a shared driveway easement wit | $1,385,000 | [ERT1693976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1693976/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Proposal of Shared Driveway Easement with 704 Metropolitan Ave. Reference easement ALT1719339 and building permit ERT1693976, both for parcel 704 Metropolitan Ave.*ISD Keeper of records confirmed existing three family 9.17.25 | $1,000 | [ALT1721906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721906/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 550 ft S | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of exterior walls using fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $131,700 | [SF1891313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891313/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of exterior siding, rotting windows and door trim. | $28,000 | [SF1888941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888941/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing finished basement at 25 Riverside Square with bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry. Space to remain extension living space to unit one; no additional dwelling unit and no change in occupancy proposed. | $60,000 | [ALT1857669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857669/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 880 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install an 8x10 storage shed in the back yard. Shed purchased at Home Depot and installed by Tuff Shed | $3,630 | [ALT1869435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869435/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,430 | [SF1871435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871435/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 690 ft SW | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $9,102 | [SF1867697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867697/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Re-pipe plumbing for bathroom in basement area. Install one washing machine hook-up. | $6,000 | [PL1859101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859101/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1) toilet, size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $30,711 | [SF1846590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846590/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 490 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [SF1846490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846490/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 490 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [E1846493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846493/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1), size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1846598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846598/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | relocating meter outside and installing shunt trip breaker | $3,600 | [E1902992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902992/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $78,534 | [SF1896878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896878/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $54,974 | [E1896881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896881/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Repair the existing side deck/porch only. Do not touch the roof. Do not change the size or shape. Repair the existing structure only. Repair only. | $31,505 | [SF1894542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894542/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, half bathroom, kitchen sink, pantry sink, washer machine connection, utility sink and tankless water heater. | $20,000 | [PL1892892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892892/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install a new tankless water heater, gas furnace and gas stove. | $6,000 | [G1892894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1892894/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Full home renovation including removal of all existing electrical wiring, complete new wiring throughout the home, and service upgrade to a new 200-amp electrical service. | $29,000 | [E1865262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865262/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [35 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lexington-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family Residential Home; | Not listed | [ALT1840488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840488/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | wire fire alarm | $2,500 | [EFA1875778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875778/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [103 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-west-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $13,000 | [SF1872425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872425/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | New bath New kit New laundry Water heaters | $14,600 | [PL1873522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873522/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Water heaters Stove | $6,800 | [G1873531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873531/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | wire 4 units | $50,000 | [E1872319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872319/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front and back deck replacement, rubber and siding on the small back area, single roof on the front porch, build new footings and install 6x6 pt posts. Please see attached contract. | $39,500 | [SF1853172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853172/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to existing 1 family residence including kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, flooring, trim, paint, insulation, selective non-structural partition modifications, widening of existing interior openings, and related electrical/plumbing updates. Existing footprint and primary supp | $130,000 | [SF1853521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853521/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | add outlet for new deck being installed | $700 | [E1856270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856270/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Replace roof | $37,835 | [SF1848662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848662/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 35 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $64,835 | [SF1844874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844874/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 19:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1020-river-st/