# Building permits at 1502 River St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Lighting retrofit--replace 4 2x4 fixtures. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Electrical | Lighting retrofit--replace 4 2x4 fixtures, replace two exit sign, retrofit 41 1x4 fixtures, | $775 | [E1658603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1658603/) |
| Jun 6, 2013 | Alteration or repair | remove 50 sf of 8'' cmu and replace with new cmu repair step cracks on side cmu wall install N E BRICKFACE PATCH approx. 50 sf | $19,751 | [SF250997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF250997/) |
| Jan 14, 2013 | Alteration or repair | repair damaged cmu wall due to auto accident per plans, and to remove violation #V133059 | $17,982 | [SF213591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF213591/) |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Electrical | Replace light with energy efficient fixtures. Accurate Automotive 1502 River Street | $1,765 | [E76043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E76043/) |
| May 2, 2011 | Electrical | install new 3-phase 240 volt overhead electric service and wire 3-phase compressor | $5,000 | [E74759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E74759/) |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Electrical | install new overhead 120/240 volt single phase service 2 meters 200 amps per | $9,000 | [E63699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E63699/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 170 ft W | Roofing | 14sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Frostone Grey | $22,000 | [SF1869800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869800/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872457/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [41 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-hillis-rd/) | 620 ft SW | Plumbing | Basement Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1903236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903236/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Wire tv outlet, gas dryer and washer relocation and add lights to new laundry room | $2,000 | [E1903774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903774/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | 100 to 200 Amp Service Upgrade | $6,800 | [E1902225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902225/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 990 ft N | 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/) | 980 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | bathroom/kitchen remodel | $10,000 | [PL1880105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880105/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Replace wiring, devices, lighting, and breakers for kitchen area that came into contact with deteriorating agents. | $8,000 | [E1880517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880517/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 500 ft NW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor renovation of Unit 4 | $6,000 | [PL1881837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881837/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 500 ft NW | 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/) | 540 ft NW | 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/) | 900 ft NW | 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 17, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 900 ft NW | 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 | [11 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ellis-st/) | 440 ft SW | Roofing | replace roof due to fire | $3,000 | [SF1817640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817640/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [32 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-hillis-rd/) | 630 ft SW | Roofing | Reroof | $10,000 | [SF1777235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1777235/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage.2nd floor bath remodel. Replace insulation & wallboard in 2nd floor bedroom & 1st floor kitchen & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $54,549 | [SF1859820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859820/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 560 ft N | 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/) | 980 ft N | 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/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-charles-st/) | 960 ft SW | Roofing | strip roof to sheathing. install new GAF weather Stopper Roof System | $14,765 | [SF1857276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857276/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | 125/100A Main panel upgrade | $2,200 | [E1855365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855365/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 500 ft NW | 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 26, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 470 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,400 | [E1853316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853316/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Install 8 4 cable & 4 telephone lines | $1,200 | [ELV1852158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852158/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 700 ft W | Fire systems | Install smoke & carbon on 2 floors basement | $1,500 | [EFA1852154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852154/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Complete wiring of 1 family due to fire &; reconnect existing service | $27,000 | [E1852149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852149/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1535 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1535-river-st/) | 420 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [SF1844164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844164/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ellis-st/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 KW 19 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,500 | [SF1842969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842969/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1482 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1482-hyde-park-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 6.97 KW and 17 modules. No ESS installation. | $24,834 | [E1903406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903406/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1483-1487 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1483--1487-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair existing foundation in existing foot print | $5,000 | [SF1880831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880831/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 KW 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [E1880713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880713/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [SF1870045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870045/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873128/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 10, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [SF1861656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861656/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [E1861658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861658/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family. | Not listed | [ALT1867501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867501/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-thompson-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,577 | [SF1858470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858470/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | replacing the front stairs | $4,000 | [SF1868454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868454/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | building 4 by 6 foot fence in front of house | $4,500 | [SF1867506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867506/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [84-86 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-sunnyside-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1865145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865145/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing an exhaust fan in the bathroom | $700 | [E1862866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862866/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1491 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1491-hyde-park-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | insulating attic with blown in insulation | $4,988 | [SF1861107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861107/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [9 Grantley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-grantley-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Seal transitions, 2" kw gable wall & kw slope, temporary access, weather strip & sweep for doors. | $3,198 | [SF1840666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840666/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [14 Winter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-winter-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.75 KW 15 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $44,100 | [SF1843455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843455/) |

## More on this street

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

- [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [1487 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1487-river-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [1523 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1523-river-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [1476 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1476-river-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [1535 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1535-river-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [1463-1469 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1463--1469-river-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [1445 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1445-river-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [1571 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1571-river-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 05:28 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1502-river-st/