# Building permits at 22 Richfield St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 4, 2025: Replace (3) boilers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 740 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace (3) boilers | $5,000 | [PL1689262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1689262/) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace (3) gas boilers | $15,000 | [G1689261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1689261/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 140 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/) | 45 ft SE | Solar | Rooftop solar 10 panels 4.1 kwdc 13.5kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall no structural | $21,597 | [SF1843013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843013/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 960 ft E | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $16,399 | [SF1906240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906240/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | Install a new bathroom exhaust fan with a 6-inch vent kit for 12 Richfield St Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, USA | $1,250 | [E1907274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907274/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | Relocate meter socket from basement to outside adding a common meter in common panel | $7,900 | [E1907601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907601/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [76 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-barry-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | remove plugs and light fixtures in basement | $200 | [E1904331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904331/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1904215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904215/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/) | 510 ft E | Electrical | New service | $6,000 | [E1900734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900734/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 940 ft S | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 390 ft SE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. No ESS no structural. | $14,048 | [SF1890442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890442/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 390 ft SE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. | $60,420 | [E1890446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890446/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [31 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-barry-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | We are adding a 4th m which is the public meter with a bypass | $4,600 | [E1886417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886417/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 200a meter and service disconnect | $2,200 | [E1890460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890460/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Replace variable speed bath fan, with controls. Site id: cap-20135 | $2,000 | [E1887174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887174/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36r Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-richfield-st/) | 290 ft SE | Electrical | Provide power for new 35 amp condenser and 15 amp condenser as well as install 2 new baseboard heaters | $3,250 | [E1878948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878948/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 510 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new continuous variable speed fan with smart switch | $1,250 | [E1874349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874349/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [71 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-clarkson-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding the whole entire house, replace all window trims | $79,950 | [SF1862203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862203/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 520 ft N | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation | $12,000 | [PL1858132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858132/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 620 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation stove new furnace tankless | $12,000 | [G1858134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858134/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [79-81 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-barry-st/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" Insulation Board to Exterior of Home. Install Double 4" Vinyl Siding. Cover all Trim Fascia and Soffit. | $58,850 | [SF1846819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846819/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 740 ft S | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft N | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-norton-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace the back deck with the same size existing | $62,000 | [SF1908275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908275/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [130 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-hamilton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate Front and Rear Deck with Shed Roof | $64,140 | [SF1900529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900529/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883630/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Furnishing wires in first and second floor apartment for kitchen and bathroom third floor two bedroom apartment furnishing complete wiring furnishing new service to include third floor meter and house meter and adding lights in common area and hallways | $34,000 | [E1884156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884156/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [31 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-blakeville-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $11,797 | [SF1881343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881343/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Run drainage/ venting and hot, cold, water lines for 3 full baths, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries. | $10,000 | [PL1882097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882097/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect 2 stoves. | $1,000 | [G1882098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882098/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm installation work will be performed in a multi-family residential building. | $30,000 | [EFA1881133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881133/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [22 Eunice St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-eunice-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 23, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Demo make safe circuits, re-locate lighting switching, receptacles for new renovated space. add new 1 x 4' led strip lights. | $24,500 | [E1864216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864216/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Existing 3 family Renovations listed below: - Demo and install (3) bathrooms. - Demo and install (3) kitchens. - Frame 3rd floor non structural interior wall for closets and bathroom. - Paint Entire 3 family interior. | $124,825 | [SF1867251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867251/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [226 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/226-magnolia-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical low voltage work will be performed on a 5-unit townhouse building. | $12,000 | [ELV1840326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1840326/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior partition walls to create large office, new security window and interior entrance door, new lighting, new ERV system | $289,000 | [SF1858574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858574/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [206 Magnolia St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-magnolia-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $5,721 | [E1860536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860536/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Basement renovation Doing al the electrical is needed | $6,000 | [E1844805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844805/) |

## 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 |  | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871527](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-11 |
| Requested |  | 14 Coleus Pk | 0.25 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "Proposed new construction of two four multi-family house on vacant lot as per plan e Filed" | [BOA1802289](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-11-26 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 720 ft S | 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 |
| No decision posted | Oct 8, 2024 | 226 Magnolia St | 0.23 mi NW | Zoning appeal: "Proposing a new 4-story multifamily building with garage…" | [BOA1526691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2023-09-19 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 860 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 860 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [25 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-richfield-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [27 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-richfield-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [28 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-richfield-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [14 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-richfield-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [43 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [63-65 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-richfield-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [68 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-richfield-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 08:11 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 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-richfield-st/