# Building permits at 23 Rosa St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M new building at 704 Metropolitan Av, permitted Sep 16.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Mar 9: Strip roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment. Install Owens Corning architect roofing shingles. | $14,600 | [SF1811894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1811894/) |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Solar | Installation of an interconnected Rooftop PV System. 12 Panels, 4.8600 KWDC. No ESS or structural | $16,017 | [SF1545001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1545001/) |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Electrical | Installation of an interconnected Rooftop PV System. 12 Panels, 4.860 KWDC. No ESS or structural | $16,017 | [E1545002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1545002/) |
| May 20, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Renovations to kitchen and bathroom, structural work to remove walls - please see sf923202 and sf908585 | $10,000 | [ALT954105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT954105/) |
| May 3, 2019 | Electrical | Relocate kitchen outlets, install 7 led lights in kitchen, install 2 outlets, vanity light in 2nd floor bathroom | $3,800 | [E948604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E948604/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Plumbing | Residential | $1,000 | [PL944474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL944474/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Plumbing | Residential | $1,000 | [G944477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G944477/) |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Electrical | Rewire single family home. | $11,000 | [E878880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E878880/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [72 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-ayles-rd/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | This is address is also 22 Ellard Rd Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1907920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907920/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | New overhead service, 400 Amp 5 meter ins total, 4 units and 1 house meter | $5,000 | [E1907447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907447/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lexington-av/) | 820 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906015/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [953 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/953-river-st/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1906792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906792/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | 400 Amp overhead service, 6 meters total, 5 apartments and 1 house meter | $5,000 | [E1905239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905239/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | relocating meter outside and installing shunt trip breaker | $3,600 | [E1902992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902992/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [58 Lewiston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-lewiston-st/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902462/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Wire new construction Basement Unit, provide basement with its own meter. | $10,000 | [E1886040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886040/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 650 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $78,534 | [SF1896878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896878/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 650 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $54,974 | [E1896881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896881/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of exterior siding, rotting windows and door trim. | $28,000 | [SF1888941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888941/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 730 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [35 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lexington-av/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family Residential Home; | Not listed | [ALT1840488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840488/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1881900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881900/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [48 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-ayles-rd/) | 910 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875898/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Wire two family house and common areas, install new 200AMP overhead service | $25,000 | [E1871670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871670/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $9,102 | [SF1867697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867697/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 19 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $23,980 | [SF1864450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864450/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [6 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-frazer-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Adding public meter. | $7,500 | [E1867808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867808/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [132 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westminster-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Siding | $26,000 | [SF1864393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864393/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [145 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-westminster-st/) | 730 ft N | Electrical | Set up a generator for a festival | $200 | [E1861404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861404/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [132 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-westminster-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 11 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $13,500 | [SF1857814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857814/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | Re-pipe plumbing for bathroom in basement area. Install one washing machine hook-up. | $6,000 | [PL1859101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859101/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 420 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $30,900 | [E1853281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853281/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Service conductor refeed 100A | $1,800 | [E1852087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852087/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | take the old plumbing out and replace it by new plumbing | $20,000 | [PL1852872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852872/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | replace all the gas pipe | $10,000 | [G1852878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852878/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [84 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-ayles-rd/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Adding proper framing to existing front entry way, install 2 diamond pier footing to properly support structure. Re-install siding, repair asphalt shingles. Insulate, board and plaster, Install New entry door, Trim, paint, and tile floor. | $19,000 | [SF1848356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848356/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4 Reddy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-reddy-av/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 2 variable speed bath fans, with controls. Site id: cap-36459 | $3,000 | [E1848646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848646/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 420 ft E | Roofing | Existing solar panels will be removed by solar company and re applied after work has been completed. | $6,500 | [SF1842858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842858/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-joyce-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace kitchen cabinet, 5 windows,1exterior door,front entrance stairs | $45,000 | [SF1905696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905696/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 400 amps add public meter | $10,000 | [E1903021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903021/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 0.20 mi W | New building | Reduction in scope of work at BOA 8/25/25;Modified to: Erect a new Three story, 6 Unit Dwelling with two private roof decks and 7 uncovered parking at rear of building on Vacant 6,600 sqft parcel of land. Parking access will be through existing curb cut with access via a shared driveway easement wit | $1,385,000 | [ERT1693976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1693976/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | add a new bathroom in the basement | $4,500 | [PL1900902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900902/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Proposal of Shared Driveway Easement with 704 Metropolitan Ave. Reference easement ALT1719339 and building permit ERT1693976, both for parcel 704 Metropolitan Ave.*ISD Keeper of records confirmed existing three family 9.17.25 | $1,000 | [ALT1721906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721906/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing finished basement at 25 Riverside Square with bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry. Space to remain extension living space to unit one; no additional dwelling unit and no change in occupancy proposed. | $60,000 | [ALT1857669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857669/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-881741) | $5,000 | [SF1882614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882614/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [310 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/310-wood-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps Add public meter | $7,500 | [E1887990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887990/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install an 8x10 storage shed in the back yard. Shed purchased at Home Depot and installed by Tuff Shed | $3,630 | [ALT1869435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869435/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [380 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Northeastern Churchill AHU Upgrade. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264258 | $10,145 | [ELV1859015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859015/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [13 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-joyce-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. | $3,842 | [SF1860904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860904/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [34 Lewiston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lewiston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1872926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872926/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [34 Lewiston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-lewiston-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1872929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872929/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [211-213 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing tub/shower valve and drain with new tub/shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1861446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861446/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 1st fl lvg.rm ext install 10 ea 120v rec's/ install 8ea recessed lgt's w/3ea sw's.2nd fl office,bathroom and closet ext(office.install 4ea rec's and 4ea recessed lgt's,bathroom,install 2ea rec's, 2ea recessed lgt's, 1ea vanity lgt and 1ea bathroom fan/lgt. closet,install 1ea rec and 3ea lgt's | $5,500 | [E1861086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861086/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5 Manion Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-manion-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Solar | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1856382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856382/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ayles-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Wire bathroom | $2,000 | [E1845731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845731/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [5 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-ayles-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replace tub install barrier free shower and new toilet and sink | $3,500 | [PL1841863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841863/) |

## 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 |  | 17 Maida Te | 910 ft S | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 23 residential units with parking garage on newly… | [BOA1782070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 21 Maida Te | 0.19 mi S | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 15 units with parking garage on newly subdivided lot | [BOA1782075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [15 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rosa-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [36-38 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-rosa-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [5 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rosa-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [3 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-rosa-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [44-46 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-rosa-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [1 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-rosa-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 07:52 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 8 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-rosa-st/