# Building permits at 211 Geneva Av, Boston, MA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 22, 2024: Install a 42-panel roof-mounted PV solar system with central inverter. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | Solar | Install a 42-panel roof-mounted PV solar system with central inverter. No ESS. | $56,875 | [SF1658147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1658147/) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Solar | Install a 42-panel roof-mounted PV solar system with central inverter. No ESS. | $56,875 | [E1658157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1658157/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 190 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880076/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [112-114 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112--114-olney-st/) | 140 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 150 ft NE | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 150 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 920 ft NW | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2-4 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-blakeville-st/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 storm door; 2 entry doors; like for like size; no structural changes | $26,527 | [SF1897146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897146/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | 200 amp 3 family service upgrade from 100 amps. Move meters outside prepping for solar install. | $7,500 | [E1903991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903991/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 720 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Retaining Wall and front entrance. Front stairs remove and replace with lights | $35,000 | [SF1901425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901425/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Remove vanity and toilet and replace with new vanity and toilet. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $36,802 | [SF1902055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902055/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [135-137 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--137-olney-st/) | 400 ft W | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mallon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-mallon-rd/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Siding Strip and install | $11,000 | [SF1895992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895992/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [123 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-olney-st/) | 360 ft W | Roofing | Remove existing Asphalt Shingles and Install a new system of asphalt Shingles. Remove only trims around windows and door to install PVC TRIMS. | $19,683 | [SF1888065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888065/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 1.5 heat pump | $3,000 | [E1895053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895053/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400amp and add a meter | $8,000 | [E1894936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894936/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 360 ft N | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890992/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Everton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everton-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace deck structure. | $16,000 | [SF1884463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884463/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [39 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater | $1,995 | [PL1889053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889053/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883630/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [31 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-blakeville-st/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $11,797 | [SF1881343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881343/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 550 ft S | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $39,551 | [SF1879844](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879844/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 550 ft S | Solar | 12.760 Kw, rooftop mounted, solar PV system (29 panels) no battery | $59,327 | [E1879639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879639/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | Up Academy Holland School, 85 Olney Street, replace drinking fountains: 2 in the basement, 1 on the 1st floor, 7 on the 2nd floor and 3 on the 3rd floor. | $26,000 | [PL1879224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879224/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 550 ft S | Electrical | 3+Meter Relocation. | $12,000 | [E1879670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879670/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 470 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880082/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/) | 400 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880080](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880080/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Eunice St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-eunice-st/) | 930 ft E | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, initiating and notification devices for this new fire alarm system. Wiring to be done by other contractor. | $9,000 | [EFA1880077](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880077/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [30 Bullard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bullard-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchens, bathrooms, replace HVAC Systems, refinish Hardwood floors, replace /repair sheetrock as needed, paint and prime | $105,000 | [SF1878091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878091/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 450 ft W | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $59,829 | [E1877563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877563/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit 103 remove and replace 9 windows and 1 sliding glass door, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $15,049 | [SF1871337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871337/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 930 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867558/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [28 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-bowdoin-av/) | 900 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867556/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [24 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-bowdoin-av/) | 870 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 840 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867552/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | DO NOT SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS UNTIL THE ALT FOR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN COMPLETED.Pending;ALT1851316 - Occupancy Committee.Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20135). | $17,000 | [SF1850517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850517/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 960 ft NW | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [82 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-rosseter-st/) | 410 ft S | Roofing | Remove and Replace Existing EPDM Roof, Replace all Pipe Boots, Replace Existing Roof Drain, Rebuild Chimney Roof Line Up, Re-Flash Chimney | $28,281 | [SF1852097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852097/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 860 ft NE | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [106 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-rosseter-st/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | adding house meter | $7,800 | [E1846299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846299/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Basement renovation Doing al the electrical is needed | $6,000 | [E1844805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844805/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-nottingham-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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. | $50,550 | [SF1905877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905877/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [56-58 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-bowdoin-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repairing the railings and steps on front porch; | $1,242 | [SF1903396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903396/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | 200A underground temp service | $6,000 | [ETS1902464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1902464/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [169 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169-bowdoin-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | RUBBER ROOF REPLACEMENT- To include, remove existing, install new insulation, plates & screws, new rubber, new drip edge, seal, tape & caulk, install new lead on chimney, new roof drain | $17,500 | [SF1897195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897195/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new continuous variable speed fan with smart switch | $1,250 | [E1874349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874349/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [93 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873364) (Unit -2) | $5,000 | [SF1873785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873785/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [171-179 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--179-bowdoin-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | To install new wiring for 9 unit apartment, wire 11 heat pumps, to wire common space, to wire 3 retail space. To provide (3) new 200amp electrical panels to retail space and (9) 125amp panels to apartment units, new power to new elevator machine room with other electrical as needed & FA | $95,000 | [E1862420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862420/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [16 Levant St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-levant-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-863920) | $2,000 | [SF1848949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848949/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Jan 13, 2026 | 77 Bowdoin St | 0.24 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "proposed 4 unit building with three parking spaces as per the plan*…" | [BOA1795532](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-11-04 |
| Requested |  | 5 Holiday St | 0.23 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1722748](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2025-05-20 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 750 ft NE | To construct a three-story, six-unit residential building with five parking spaces… | [BOA1698223](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-03-11 |
| Requested |  | 71 Rosseter St | 490 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Unit #1-extend living space into the basement with half bath & unit #2…" | [BOA1670880](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2024-11-13 |
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 58 Bullard St | 0.22 mi S | Zoning appeal: "NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 STORY 5 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGClarification: NEW CONSTRUCTION of a 3…" | [BOA1790078](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-10-20 |

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 Geneva Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [227-229 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227--229-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [231-233 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--233-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [248 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/248-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [251-255 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--255-geneva-av/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [268 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/268-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [104 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-geneva-av/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [96 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-geneva-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 12:17 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 17, 09:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-geneva-av/