# Building permits at 104 Geneva Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 21, 2025: Strip roof down to boards. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Strip roof down to boards. Purchase and install 32 squares of shingles including roof caps. Replace up to 25 s.f. of rotted wood. Install ice and water shield. Install drip edge. Replace existing gutters approximately 200 l.f. Replace approximately 50 l.f. of fascia board as needed. Remove debris fr | $32,100 | [SF1685027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1685027/) | | Nov 25, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remove wood flooring and rails on floor 1 and floor 2 front porch and side entry porch. Purchase and install new steps complete composite flooring and PVC rails. Remove debris to dump. | $29,000 | [SF1418502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1418502/) | | Dec 27, 2019 | Electrical | upgrade underground electrical service to 200A providing public meter and panel | $3,000 | [E1035936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1035936/) | | Mar 4, 2011 | Electrical | Install a Security System | $106 | [ELV66093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV66093/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 55 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [23 Bilodeau Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bilodeau-rd/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and install 12 windows, 1 entry door and 1 storm door-like sizes. No structural changes | $48,298 | [SF1908281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908281/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 600 ft SE | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,272 | [E1900255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900255/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [SF1896469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896469/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 860 ft E | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) | | Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 520 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1862043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862043/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 760 ft E | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Plumbing | Full bathroom with sump pump and kitchen(basement) | $4,800 | [PL1852445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852445/) | | May 26, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Adding 2 bedroom ADU in basement and swampy meter bank for 3 gang to 4 gang | $13,000 | [E1853065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853065/) | | May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) | | May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 37 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903818/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,978 | [SF1899991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899991/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 86 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901642/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901641/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [23 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-washington-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901639/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-washington-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at the front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901638/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 92 windows at front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901637/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, toilet and lavatory | $1,500 | [PL1900205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900205/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [PL1895107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895107/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1895103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895103/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 12 Castlegate Road. Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1877092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877092/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 6 Castlegate Road. Replace 86 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows | $202,000 | [SF1877086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877086/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 127 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $289,000 | [SF1875287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875287/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 85 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $199,000 | [SF1875263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875263/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [14 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-castlegate-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 90 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1875254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875254/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterioir on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1875233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875233/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 114 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $268,000 | [SF1857222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857222/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [486 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/486-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 107 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interioir finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $251,000 | [SF1857220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857220/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $500 | [PL1876009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876009/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade wiring into existing panels | $4,500 | [E1870711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870711/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [79 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Replace 113 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $265,000 | [SF1857218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857218/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) | | May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Unit #3 only. | $3,000 | [SF1853013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853013/) | | May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) | | May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) | | May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) | ## 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 | | 155 to 157 Washington St | 940 ft S | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Geneva Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [96 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-geneva-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [90 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [40 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [21-23 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [211 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [227-229 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227--229-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [231-233 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--233-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 09:16 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 15, 05:47 UTC. Map, all 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-geneva-av/