# Building permits at 1816 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $600,000 new building at 2-4 Danny Rd, permitted Aug 27.

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 9, 2025: Install new duct infrastructure in attic to be connected to existing furnace utilizing some existing boots. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (53 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new duct infrastructure in attic to be connected to existing furnace utilizing some existing boots and existing supply air registers. | $3,612 | [SF1661416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1661416/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Plumbing | Install new duct infrastructure in attic to be connected to existing 80K BTU 80% American Standard furnace utilizing some existing boots and existing supply air registers. Utilize existing B-vent flue pipe to connect to furnace and terminate out the side of the attic wall. | $1,800 | [G1661378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1661378/) |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Roofing | New roof framing, roof, trim, and gutters. Front porch roof, fascia, and gutter.eplan | $83,975 | [ALT1529518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1529518/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

57 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 | [53 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-danny-rd/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $44,392 | [SF1902233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902233/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demolition permit work to correct existing violation #V915218 and #V915277. Also patch hole in the wall to fix fishing electrical. | $1,500 | [SF1904109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904109/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [39 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-norton-st/) | 330 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dryer | $200 | [G1902242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902242/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Cap off waste and bent and hotton, cold waterline. In attic and basement | $1,500 | [PL1901118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901118/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Main service panel relocation needed at site | $1,500 | [E1895630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895630/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [70 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-chesterfield-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing siding and install new siding with vapor barrier. | $86,000 | [SF1875494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875494/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [99 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-chesterfield-st/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | Change service from 100 to 200 amp | $4,000 | [E1887316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887316/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 410 ft W | Plumbing | tub to shower conversion | $3,000 | [PL1887111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887111/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [52 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-vallaro-rd/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A. | $6,500 | [E1882385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882385/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,800 | [SF1874993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874993/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 830 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 9.43 kw 23 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $100,800 | [E1874998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874998/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Ran gas line for new meter | $1,500 | [G1874569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874569/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $21,808 | [SF1879385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879385/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [26 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-norton-st/) | 490 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 2.46 kw 6 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $56,100 | [SF1868970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868970/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [26 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-norton-st/) | 490 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 2.46 kw 6 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $56,100 | [E1868974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868974/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Wire new basement unit | $5,500 | [E1875599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875599/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee -;ALT1849147.Install 20 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $23,990 | [SF1848697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848697/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [6 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-manila-av/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $21,253 | [SF1865246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865246/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 830 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Trane 3 Ton, Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Left Side of the House and Trane 3 Ton, Air Handler in the Attic for the Second Floor. Equipment Replacement | $20,000 | [SF1857039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857039/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1873 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1873-river-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | new 200 amp service and one plublic meter two family | $3,500 | [E1867776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867776/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-manila-av/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | STRIP & INSTALL NEW ROOF, INSTALL WINDOW TRIMS, GARAGE TRIMS/FASCIA ETC Strip and install anew, underlayment, Ice water shield, drip edge, ridge vent, pipe flashing etc, trim out garage fascia, install window trims, missing siding etc. | $15,200 | [SF1865445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865445/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [39-41 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-danny-rd/) | 720 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Cover underside of existing deck with PVC and or Galvanized corrugated sheet to protect seasonal equipment from dripping rain water. Pitch sheet 1/4' per ft. Allow for ventilation. | $3,000 | [SF1853599](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853599/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [22 Manila Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-manila-av/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $4,043 | [SF1856719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856719/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovate 2 full baths | $5,000 | [PL1859331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859331/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID -866565) | $2,000 | [SF1854830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1854830/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [44 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-danny-rd/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Wire a 3 ton, 6.9KW heat pump and air handler. | $1,000 | [E1858796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858796/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [33 Imbaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-imbaro-rd/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Proof of occupancy for existing single family homeNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCYHOMEOWNER:: | Not listed | [ALT1849147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849147/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | install recessed lights in the bedrooms, hallway, and living room, as well as renovating both bathrooms and upgrading service | $14,000 | [E1857195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857195/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Whole house electrical renovation. WO# to be provided at Service inspection. | $25,000 | [E1855744](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855744/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | remodel 2 bathrooms and a kitchen | $18,000 | [PL1853131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853131/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [61 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-como-rd/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp | $6,500 | [E1849449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849449/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [60 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-chesterfield-st/) | 970 ft SE | Roofing | Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $23,950 | [SF1850576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850576/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [71 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-vallaro-rd/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | renovating a full bathroom and change the half bathroom to a full bathroom using a closet space remove the carpet on first floor and stairs and make a room for stuckable W/D next to bathroom | $70,000 | [SF1839024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839024/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [32 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-danny-rd/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Back at home remove second story staircase, and landing. Build a new deck 8 x 9' with a 4' x 4 landing deck will have 18 steps of 2 sets of stairs, 4 ft. in length. right side of home remove existing landing and staircase. Create new set of stairs and landing will measure 4' x 10' and 4' in length | $23,500 | [ALT1728447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1728447/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [12 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-norton-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Full gut all interior. New flooring/bathrooms/tile/ Drywall/update electrical and plumbing Painting/doors trims.fix siding as needed. | $80,000 | [SF1842456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842456/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [90 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-como-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Attic, exterior walls, and basement insulation | $7,851 | [SF1891861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891861/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $42,608 | [SF1886296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886296/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [41 Chesterfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-chesterfield-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Installation of 6.96 kw DC code compliant rooftop solar array (16 panels) | $5,000 | [E1886305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886305/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [7 Vallaro Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-vallaro-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacing old windows and slider | $8,000 | [SF1901048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901048/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | rewire two family and upgrade service | $18,000 | [E1899368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899368/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2-4 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-danny-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Erect a 2-family dwelling on 4,000 sq. ft. lot (Lot #34). Project features two off-street parking spaces per unit and an unfinished, non-habitable basement restricted to mechanical and storage use only.; Compliance with International Energy Code- IECC &; 780 CMR- Solar-Ready Zone &; one parking spac | $600,000 | [ERT1764925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1764925/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [8 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-norton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | air sealing, wall and attic insulate with cellulose, basement sills r-8 fiberglass | $8,520 | [SF1875728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875728/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [14 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ernest-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | gas test and gas stove hook up and piping | $6,500 | [G1878686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878686/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 Ernest Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ernest-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | replacement of a gas furnace | $6,500 | [G1879505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1879505/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [13 W Milton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-w-milton-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $95,100 | [SF1872514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872514/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [13 W Milton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-w-milton-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $95,100 | [E1872515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872515/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-norton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | kits baths | $15,000 | [PL1872274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872274/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Rough in and finish of a 3/4 bathroom in basement. Drainage to be pumped up by a macerating pump | $7,300 | [PL1869099](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869099/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [27-27a Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--27a-como-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Demolition | Raze existing one story buildingDig Safe#20261300625 | $30,000 | [SF1867568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867568/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [50 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-como-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing kitchens and bathrooms. Selective demolition in preparation of ALT1863351. | $10,000 | [SF1868473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868473/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [27 Pinefield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-pinefield-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1861775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861775/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [44 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-como-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Replace 100 ampere panel and install two circuits for air conditioning. Also, two outside g.f.c.i receptacles. | $1,500 | [E1860115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860115/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1896 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1896-river-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair Deck | $300 | [SF1855852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855852/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3-5 Danny Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-danny-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Wiring for finish basement | $10,000 | [E1852542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852542/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [6 Solaris Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-solaris-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | replacing porch rails and flooring and a small damage to part of the upstars siding | $3,000 | [SF1850708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850708/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [85 Como Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-como-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 855704) | $7,000 | [SF1843884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843884/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [50 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-sanford-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | remove and replace 1000sq ft shingle roof - install new shingles - no change in structure | $11,681 | [SF1842175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842175/) |

## 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 |  | 15 Norton St | 910 ft E | To change the occupancy from single family to two family | [BOA1678076](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-12-13 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 1904 River St | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: ""Clarification: 1904 River street is one of two existing 2 story structures on the same lot…" | [BOA1807767](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-22 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 1900 River St | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: ""Clarification: 1900 River street is one of two existing 2 story structures on the same lot…" | [BOA1807763](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-12-22 |

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:

- [1812-1814 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1812--1814-river-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [1821 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1821-river-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [1824-1826 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1824--1826-river-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024
- [1800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1800-river-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [1832-1834 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1832--1834-river-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [1836-1838 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1836--1838-river-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025
- [1795 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1795-river-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [1846 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1846-river-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [1851 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1851-river-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [1859 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1859-river-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 21:19 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, all 3 permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1816-river-st/