# Building permits at 1045 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.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jun 12, 2025: Demo unit 31 due to fire and water damage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (60 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 880 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demo unit 31 due to fire and water damage. Insulate complete unit and prep for blue board and Plaster. Install all new trim And doors in unit And replace kitchen. replace bathroom and install tile and shower and floors. Install new flooring throughout unit paint all walls provide move-in condition. | $280,000 | [SF1729778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1729778/) |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Install plumbing for renovation of full bath and kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1729446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1729446/) |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Fire systems | The building is to be equipped with a new addressable fire alarm system throughout. This shall include main fire alarm control unit in basement, smoke detector coverage in corridors and stairwells, and audio-visual units throughout common areas of the building, low frequency sounders in all areas th | $75,150 | [ALT1688305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1688305/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Electrical | Complete wiring for Unit #31 which includes (2) bedrooms, living room, (1) bathroom, kitchen | $7,200 | [E1696404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1696404/) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Fire systems | The building is to be equipped with a new addressable fire alarm system throughout. This shall include main fire alarm control unit in basement, smoke detector coverage in corridors and stairwells, and audio-visual units throughout common areas of the building, low frequency sounders in all areas th | $75,000 | [EFA1688275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1688275/) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in laundry room. | $200 | [G1607230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1607230/) |
| Mar 28, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Porch repair - to correct violation #V118195 | $22,500 | [SF127711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF127711/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 220 ft E | 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/) | 220 ft E | 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 140 ft SW | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 810 ft 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/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 960 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/) | 300 ft NW | 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 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 250 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 880 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 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 860 ft 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 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 840 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 960 ft 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 440 ft SE | 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 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 760 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 810 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/) | 330 ft NW | 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 | [103 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-west-st/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $13,000 | [SF1872425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872425/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 410 ft S | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 350 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 860 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/) | 770 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/) | 620 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 990 ft 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/) | 860 ft 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 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 390 ft N | 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 12, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 960 ft 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/) | 930 ft 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/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 770 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/) | 620 ft W | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Existing church to include use of current 1st floor space for a food distribution center. This involves the distribution of uncooked food and groceries to individual community members on a by weekly basis. There is no added cost involved as the facility already exist and we will be using the existin | $4,000 | [ALT1738655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738655/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [29 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dell-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy existing 1 - family dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1899238](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1899238/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 0.19 mi 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 21, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $4,943 | [SF1870194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870194/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [29 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-dell-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Solar | Installation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 22 Panels, 9.57 kW DC. | $26,000 | [E1890494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890494/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm Residential existing Single Family Home: | Not listed | [ALT1871460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871460/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1860397 occupancy committeeremove and replace 11 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $33,726 | [SF1859065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859065/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | wire fire alarm | $2,500 | [EFA1875778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875778/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | adding Vapor barrier - 6 mil polyethylene to exposed dirt in basement insulating walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with 8" dense pack cellulose | $14,858 | [SF1868746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868746/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1-family dwelling Related to Permit App #SF1859065 | Not listed | [ALT1860397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860397/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | wire 4 units | $50,000 | [E1872319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872319/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 0.22 mi 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 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | add outlet for new deck being installed | $700 | [E1856270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856270/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove old shakewood siding and replace it with new vinyl siding. Also remove front decking boards and replace it with composite boards. | $37,000 | [SF1840826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840826/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |

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