# Building permits at 220 River St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 96 Standard St, permitted Sep 17. Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 21, 2025: Replace variable speed fan, with controls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 21, 2025 | Electrical | Replace variable speed fan, with controls. Site id: cap-28390 | $2,000 | [E1741227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1741227/) | | Nov 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-28390) | $5,000 | [SF1666157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1666157/) | | Jul 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Insulation of attic and walls using blown cellulose. | $4,149 | [SF851294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF851294/) | | Apr 21, 2011 | Electrical | Install kitchen, bathroom outlets and light fixture. | $1,610 | [E73046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E73046/) | | Mar 23, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install new basement windows, a metal door, repair rubber roof, wall and base cabinets. Install new 20amp circuit, light fixture and mechanical vent fans. | $9,075 | [SF68633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF68633/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 44 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $175,000 | [SF1906107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906107/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 730 ft NE | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Newcroft Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-newcroft-ci/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | panel relocation to units | $6,000 | [E1903056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903056/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | 1 water heater 2 furnaces and a stove | $5,000 | [G1902959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902959/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 350 ft S | Plumbing | 2-1/2. Baths kitchen laundry and water heater | $15,000 | [PL1882404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882404/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 260 ft N | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [19 Meadowbank Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-meadowbank-av/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace porch floorboards and railings | $5,900 | [SF1896739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896739/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) | 940 ft NE | 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/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 350 ft S | Electrical | Electrical installations for a single family home. Complete rewire, dedicated circuits for kitchen, gas stove, living room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, unfinished basement, condenser 30 amps, lights and outlets by code. 200 amp service, overhead single gang meter. | $15,000 | [E1880174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880174/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bring house back to it's original before fire, replace roof, siding, windows, replace all damaged woods, new insulation, rewire the entire house, replace electrical service, new kitchen cabinets, renovate bathrooms, install hardwood floor on the entire house. new hvac system | $220,000 | [SF1872339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872339/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 940 ft NE | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Install cable and telephone jacks | $2,500 | [ELV1865492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1865492/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 660 ft W | Fire systems | Install cabon and smokes | $2,500 | [EFA1865487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1865487/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Complete rewire of dwelling | $18,000 | [E1865497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865497/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 870 ft E | 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 8, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate 2 residential units to include kitchen, bath, flooring etc | $350,000 | [SF1838855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838855/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [7 Leahaven Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-leahaven-rd/) | 660 ft W | Plumbing | take the old plumbing off and putt new plumbing and add 2 more bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1857353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857353/) | | May 26, 2026 | [16 Duxbury Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-duxbury-rd/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage, windows and doors | $1,000 | [SF1851747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851747/) | | May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 880 ft NE | 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 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 870 ft NE | 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/) | 870 ft NE | 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/) | 680 ft NE | 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/) | 750 ft NE | 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/) | 750 ft NE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [96 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-standard-st/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | Proposed 3-story, 3-dwelling-unit residential structure with an unfinished basement (non-habitable space) and a single means of egress. Equipped with a fire alarm system and an NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system. Includes 3 parking spaces, 1 EV-ready charging space and solar-ready infrastructure.; Subje | $750,000 | [ERT1652131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1652131/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $82,800 | [SF1896040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896040/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.61 kw 21 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $82,800 | [E1896048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896048/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Replace Meter and Service Disconnect - Relocate meter from inside of house to the exterior wall | $3,600 | [E1895496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895496/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [15 Ledgebrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-ledgebrook-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867525/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Relocating meter from basement to outside | $3,600 | [E1868946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868946/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $43,893 | [SF1861278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861278/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $30,725 | [E1861282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861282/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [71 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-standard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,285 | [SF1855158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855158/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [19 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-southmere-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,958 | [PL1855682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855682/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [19 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-southmere-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $1,958 | [G1855679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855679/) | | May 26, 2026 | [23 Southmere Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-southmere-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 15 squares | $10,854 | [SF1851729](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851729/) | | May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on River St with permits, nearest house number first: - [217-247 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217--247-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [225 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [231 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [233 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [249 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249-river-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [284 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-river-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025 - [150 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150-river-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [139 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-river-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [303 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-river-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 21:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-river-st/