# Building permits at 18 Sturbridge St, Boston, MA

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 9, 2025: Install (8) smoke detectors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (48 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 480 ft west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | Fire systems | Install (8) smoke detectors | $1,500 | [EFA1682222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1682222/) |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical renovation in some parts of the house and electrical service upgrade. Existing service is 100amp and be upgraded to 200amp with a 200amp main panel and 100amp sub panel on the second floor | $16,200 | [E1682218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1682218/) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage wireless burglar alarm system | $1,200 | [ELV1676795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1676795/) |

## 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 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 220 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 850 ft NW | 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/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 630 ft 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 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 860 ft N | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System & Corrugated Aluminum Downspouts, Remove and Replace Existing Deck with Azek Composite Decking, Install Azek Composite Railings, Remove and Replace Existing Sliding Door | $11,511 | [SF1886088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886088/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 740 ft W | 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/) | 740 ft W | 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/) | 890 ft W | 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 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 760 ft NW | 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/) | 760 ft NW | 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/) | 760 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 740 ft W | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 630 ft 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/) | 560 ft NE | 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 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 710 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 560 ft NE | 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 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 770 ft E | Roofing | Strip roof on full house and dispose. Install new roof to full house. Dispose of all debris. | $10,445 | [SF1848633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848633/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 890 ft W | 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 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 480 ft W | 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/) | 480 ft W | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 490 ft N | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 760 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.74 KW 14 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $78,000 | [SF1842961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842961/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 500 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |

### 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | 8 SQ SHINGLE REPLACEMENT= Remove existing shingles, install anew ice water shield, underlayment, drip edge, architectural shingles, pipe flashing, ridge vent, flash chimney. | $10,000 | [SF1906643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906643/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement and add bathroom. No occupancy change. | $20,000 | [SF1894174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894174/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [4-16 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--16-river-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Concrete Repairs to the Existing Parking Garage at Direction of Boston ISD | $75,000 | [SF1893915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893915/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863347/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863335/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863322/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | addition | $18,000 | [PL1861072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861072/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Adding one meter and move a exist meter go outside | $12,000 | [G1861074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861074/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Run 3 cable for Tv | $150 | [ELV1859511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859511/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Hardwire the smokes/ CO detectors for 2nd floor and the basement | $1,500 | [EFA1859509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859509/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wire new 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room for 2nd floor. New 1 bathroom, living room for the first. wire new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room for the basement. | $20,000 | [E1859502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859502/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) |

## 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 | 480 ft W | 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 |
| Requested |  | 13 River St | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1908052](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 31 Old Morton St | 940 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

## More on this street

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

- [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [40 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-sturbridge-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [41 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-sturbridge-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [59 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sturbridge-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 08:16 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, all 3 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-sturbridge-st/