# Building permits at 127-129 River St, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 1, 2024: Remodel kitchen and bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (44 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 110 ft northeast.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen and bathroom. All fixtures remaining where they are. Existing drains staying as well. | $3,800 | [PL1666924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1666924/) |
| May 11, 2023 | Fire systems | Install in unit 2 smoke system | $500 | [EFA1473468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1473468/) |
| May 11, 2023 | Electrical | Rewire entire apartment | $10,000 | [E1473467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1473467/) |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace front deck floor boards - 4 apartments #3079/1919 | $1,500 | [SF508379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF508379/) |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Plumbing | retest on apt 2 gas | $300 | [G63703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G63703/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 230 ft SW | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 160 ft NW | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and dispose of debris. Install 6 feet ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, pipe flashings, chimney reflashing, ridge vent and new GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles. | $10,000 | [SF1856142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856142/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 100 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Proposed installation of a 6 feet vinyl privacy residential fence along the side property line facing Idaho Street, as shown on the submitted plot plan. The installation will not interfere with visibility at the intersection and will have a 10ft setback from the curb. | $4,800 | [ALT1835407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835407/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 100 ft E | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $175,000 | [SF1906107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906107/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 770 ft E | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 930 ft N | Solar | Replace defective solar modules | $499 | [E1890040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890040/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 300 ft NW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $14,286 | [ALT1866998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866998/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 300 ft NW | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $33,335 | [E1867001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867001/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | Install: bar sink, tub, shower, kitchen sink lavs. | $20,000 | [PL1887898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887898/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | install: stove and boiler | $5,000 | [G1887901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887901/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 450 ft NW | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1885829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885829/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | unit 2, add bath room GFCI circuit, add 2 GFCI kitchen circuit, 1 refrigerator circuit. upgrade 12 circuit panel to 24. | $1,000 | [E1878939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878939/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 710 ft N | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen as well as the bathroom in unit #2 on the second floor. | $5,000 | [PL1871674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871674/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 300 ft NW | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attics and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, sill insulation, and door weather strips. | $14,850 | [SF1844850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844850/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 840 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [SF1847815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847815/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 840 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [E1847816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847816/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-standard-st/) | 640 ft NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $19,665 | [SF1846109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846109/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | Install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [PL1845762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845762/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 620 ft NW | Plumbing | install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure pr | $2,100 | [G1845760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845760/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 860 ft NE | Plumbing | install and connect Oxbox J801V060AM3SEA Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845770/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,419 | [SF1900920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900920/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Replace 3 jaws in meter at 32 temple st for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895119/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 1 water heater 2 furnaces and a stove | $5,000 | [G1902959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902959/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | 2-1/2. Baths kitchen laundry and water heater | $15,000 | [PL1882404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882404/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1882196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882196/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical installations for a single family home. Complete rewire, dedicated circuits for kitchen, gas stove, living room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, unfinished basement, condenser 30 amps, lights and outlets by code. 200 amp service, overhead single gang meter. | $15,000 | [E1880174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880174/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/) | 0.21 mi N | Addition | Build addition per plans, including remodeling the existing kitchen and bathroom, and construct a new dormer and bathroom on the second floor of the existing house. | $300,000 | [ALT1853186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853186/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Bring house back to it's original before fire, replace roof, siding, windows, replace all damaged woods, new insulation, rewire the entire house, replace electrical service, new kitchen cabinets, renovate bathrooms, install hardwood floor on the entire house. new hvac system | $220,000 | [SF1872339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872339/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Relocating meter from basement to outside | $3,600 | [E1868946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868946/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $43,893 | [SF1861278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861278/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $30,725 | [E1861282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861282/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | To provide temp power for a FIFA watch Party on Temple Street on 6/19/2026. | $3,450 | [ETS1861748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861748/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee - ALT1854896.Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We will be replacing 16 windows | $26,000 | [SF1853650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853650/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [71 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-standard-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,285 | [SF1855158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855158/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Need to confirm that this is an existing one family home for our building permit # SF1853650.; | Not listed | [ALT1854896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854896/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage, windows and doors | $1,000 | [SF1851747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851747/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 121r River St | 110 ft NE | To change occupancy from Stable to 2 Story Detached ADU with approximately 898 sq. ft. to 970 sq. ft. | [BOA1782691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-25 |

## More on this street

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

- [128 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-river-st/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [124 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-river-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [133 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-river-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024
- [139 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-river-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [150 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-river-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [84-100 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--100-river-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [84 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-river-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [70 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-river-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 22:52 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 12, 19:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/127--129-river-st/