# Building permits at 140 Child St, Boston, MA Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 27, 2025: Air sealing R15 Closed cell spray foam insulation (covered with intumescent fireproof coating). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Air sealing R15 Closed cell spray foam insulation (covered with intumescent fireproof coating) | $4,172 | [SF1785993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1785993/) | | Nov 19, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen in unit 1 and unit 2. Remodel 2 bathrooms on first floor. Remodel 1 bathroom on second floor. | $88,000 | [SF428008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF428008/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 45 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 940 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/) | 940 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/) | 370 ft S | 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/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 480 ft S | 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/) | 940 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/) | 790 ft NE | 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/) | 790 ft NE | 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/) | 640 ft S | 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/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp and add common meter | $3,500 | [E1890209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890209/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 820 ft SE | 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/) | 820 ft SE | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 770 ft S | 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/) | 530 ft 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 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 820 ft SE | 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/) | 820 ft SE | 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 30, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 770 ft S | 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/) | 790 ft S | Roofing | strip and re roof 25 square of asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1830330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830330/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [SF1873460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873460/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [132 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-beaver-st/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 990 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [PL1873466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873466/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 500 ft 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/) | 500 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 690 ft S | Roofing | Remove and replace rubber roof system. | $20,000 | [SF1857914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857914/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 300 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 990 ft NE | 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/) | 990 ft NE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 770 ft S | 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 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) | | May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install an egress window and a Landscaping wall | $2,500 | [SF1837591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837591/) | | May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 740 ft NE | 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 22, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | 14sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Frostone Grey | $22,000 | [SF1869800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869800/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 25, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872457/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [30 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-linwood-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | 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/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-thompson-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,577 | [SF1858470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858470/) | ## 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 | 620 ft SE | 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 Child St with permits, nearest house number first: - [126 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/126-child-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [119-121 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119--121-child-st/): newest permit Jan 3, 2025 - [116 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-child-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026 - [115-117 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115--117-child-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025 - [109 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-child-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [105-107 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105--107-child-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025 - [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [97 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-child-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [87 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-child-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 06:22 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, 06:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 45 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140-child-st/