# Building permits at 1396 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.6M project at 1318-1320 River St, permitted May 5.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 840 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $13,282 | [SF1737280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1737280/) |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Roofing | Strip and re roof | $27,560 | [SF1648424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1648424/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/) | 90 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install an egress window and a Landscaping wall | $2,500 | [SF1837591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837591/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Kitchen | $3,500 | [PL1906683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906683/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 280 ft E | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 gas stove | $500 | [G1906685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906685/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [12 Cottage Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cottage-pl/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906016/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 280 ft E | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade from 100 amps. | $3,800 | [E1904044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904044/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | 100 to 200 Amp Service Upgrade | $6,800 | [E1902225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902225/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen gut and renovation. | $53,700 | [SF1894917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894917/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 650 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $50,853 | [SF1890502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890502/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 650 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $35,597 | [E1890507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890507/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation in attic space | $7,203 | [SF1867546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867546/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1420 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1420-river-st/) | 380 ft SW | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp and add common meter | $3,500 | [E1890209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890209/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 820 ft N | Electrical | 200 Amp mpu (main panel upgrade) | $3,600 | [E1890202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890202/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [29 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-business-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [30 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-linwood-st/) | 980 ft N | Roofing | Strip existing roof of main house and install new artisan shingles. Install ice and water shield at bottom eaves and in valleys. Install 8 inch drip edge at all outside edges. Supply all new pipe boots. Repair trim on rear and front porches and replace with PVC. Clean all roof related debris. | $16,500 | [SF1875361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875361/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 400 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 440 ft S | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 440 ft S | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [132 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-beaver-st/) | 890 ft NW | Other | Remove illegal kitchen and correct and close violation #860064 and return basement to storage only | $1,000 | [SF1872367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872367/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 470 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair deck boards and handrails. Install new joist hanger and post base because they are rotten. | $20,000 | [SF1873682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873682/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-853176) (Unit 211) | $3,000 | [SF1852487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852487/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 850 ft N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1855071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855071/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 850 ft N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single-family dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom demolition, minor framing modifications, full upgrade of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and associated finish work. | $140,000 | [SF1845267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845267/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 840 ft NE | New building | Erect 4 story mixed-use structure to consist of 30 residential units (levels 2-4) and ground floor coffee shop (small take-out restaurant; core/shell). Enclosed ground floor parking for 30 cars; stacker parking utilized.;[ePlan] In conjunction with ALT1316466SHORT FORM / DEMO PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXI | $7,605,231 | [ERT1291940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1291940/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-business-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 480 ft N | Electrical | installing a new service for an ADU building behind the existing house. There is an existing permit open for another electrician. we are ONLY bringing the new service to the building and then the other electrician will take it from there | $5,000 | [E1843878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843878/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 36sq + remove and install one new skylight. | $44,545 | [SF1901532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901532/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Porch and deck repairs. Replace steps decking and some handrails on existing porch and rear deck. | $13,800 | [SF1901166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901166/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [SF1877196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877196/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [E1877200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877200/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor renovation of Unit 4 | $6,000 | [PL1881837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881837/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [250 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-reservation-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing stair bricks, install new ones. Paint rail. Install pavers on walkway; OPEN VIOLATION AT THIS PROPERTY;V888613 | $11,000 | [SF1869568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869568/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire the 2 floor units full rewire updated, doing smokes and lights on the back stairs and front | $20,000 | [E1880483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880483/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [15-17 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-roxana-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | strip and re roof 25 square of asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1830330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830330/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1269-1281 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1269--1281-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Install a portable energy storage system for an outdoor festival on 7/10/26, 7/17/26, 7/24/26 and 7/31/26 | $200 | [E1868680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868680/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Remove and replace rubber roof system. | $20,000 | [SF1857914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857914/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damaged siding and 2nd floor deck on front of the building. Replace 12 windows in front and 8 on side Fully renovate unit 4 including new kitchen and bathroom. Light touch up renovations in other units including refinishing hardwood floors, paint, replacing tile and new kitchen cabinets. | $175,000 | [SF1853165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853165/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1613580976, 1802243665 ) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $13,000 | [SF1839547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839547/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 4 Adams St | 490 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1800604](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [1400 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1400-river-st/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025
- [1402 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1402-river-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [1406 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1406-river-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025
- [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [1385 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1385-river-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [1377 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1377-river-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [1415-1417 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1415--1417-river-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [1419 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1419-river-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [1420 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1420-river-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:39 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1396-river-st/