# Building permits at 231 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 18, 2025: Replacing gas dryers in laundry room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 51 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in laundry room. | $255 | [G1691841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1691841/) |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Plumbing | Heating and Domestic hot water upgrades. Building 231 | $160,000 | [PL1438713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1438713/) |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Plumbing | Heating and Domestic hot water upgrades. Building 231 | $160,000 | [G1438716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1438716/) |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Electrical | Replace and retrofit light fixtures | $3,500 | [E675583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E675583/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [34 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-ridgeview-av/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Door Replacement as per request of the customer. We are replacing 5 doors | $19,000 | [SF1904695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904695/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | Building service upgrade. Connections to (2) condensers + (2) air handlers in the basement. New insulated ductwork to be installed. | $25,000 | [E1900677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900677/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire two family Upgrade service to 200 amps Add public meter | $28,000 | [E1900756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900756/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | run circuit for ev charger change outlet for microwave | $750 | [E1899749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899749/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [SF1896745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896745/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [E1896747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896747/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [7 Cragmere Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cragmere-te/) | 680 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair Deck | $8,000 | [SF1850327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850327/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace 2 electric water heaters | $2,000 | [PL1891681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891681/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace water heater, stove, microwave, bathroom fans in unit 1 and 2. Install one basement window. Repair kitchen ext. window trim and sidings. | $73,300 | [SF1888557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888557/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Electrical | wire 2 stoves wire 2 hot water heater | $1,500 | [E1889230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889230/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [E1867924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867924/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 910 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [SF1867918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867918/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [41 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-ridgeview-av/) | 930 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 16 panels - 6.56kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $71,739 | [SF1878631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878631/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [41 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-ridgeview-av/) | 930 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 16 panels - 6.56kW DC. Installation of Franklin ESS on exterior of building. | $50,217 | [E1878640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878640/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new local smoke detectors for front and back common area entries | $2,000 | [EFA1879696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879696/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Install new 100AMP sub panel in unit 2. Bathroom renovation. New laundry. Living room and dinning room renovation. Install new baseboard heaters throughout the unit. Install new lighting for front and back common area stairs. | $11,000 | [E1879687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879687/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenhill-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873119/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [135 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-lorna-rd/) | 610 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The existing deck will be completely removed and disposed of. A new deck will then be constructed in the same location and with the same dimensions as the existing structure, measuring approximately 5' x 15', as shown in the attached photos and project plans. All work will be performed in accordance | $9,200 | [SF1863085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863085/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Install SPAN Panel | $6,000 | [E1867620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867620/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [11 Donwood Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-donwood-te/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo chimney. Replace basement vinyl window. Insulate basement walls and crawl space wall. Repair concrete and siding. Replace water heaters. Install new heat pump dryer. Replace duct. Install new induction ranges, hood w/fan and light. Asbestos abatement. | $84,250 | [SF1859432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859432/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Plumbing | remodel 3rd floor bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1861103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861103/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Installation of a new bathroom exhaust fan in the 2nd floor bathroom | $400 | [E1861007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861007/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | bathroom and kitchen renovation complete with all new fixtures/appliances etc to include electrical & plumbing, window and trim install, install lvl between kitchen and dining room & living room and hall, prep & paint throughout and installation of flooring. | $65,000 | [SF1860304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860304/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Upgrade service for 100 amps to 200 amps | $7,000 | [E1857541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857541/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (shower, lav and toilet) | $1,500 | [PL1855518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855518/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathtub replacement with LVT flooring, new vanity & R&R toilet. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,000 | [SF1849426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849426/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Install two gas furnace and stove on 2nd floor | $10,000 | [G1848965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848965/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 910 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation | $25,000 | [PL1848333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848333/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [29 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-ridgeview-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 17 windows and 2 entry doors, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $38,441 | [SF1901612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901612/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [96 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-standard-st/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 2, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage Fire Alarm system with radio for Central Station monitoring. | $5,000 | [EFA1895869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895869/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Remove old service and install new 200amp electrical service - 3 gang meter socket with main breakers. Apartment 1,2 and the public will each have each have a 100amp breaker and relocate meters outside | $4,000 | [E1887547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887547/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Apartment #2 - Bedroom, living room - coaxial cable - data | $600 | [ELV1884396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1884396/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Apartment #2 - rewire 2 bedroom Add 1 switch & light in front stairwell | $9,000 | [E1884393](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884393/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [7 Arborcrest Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-arborcrest-te/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Two Family with an ADU located in the basement per ALT1273328 requires a 13D Sprinkler System with Fire Alarm.;E[plans] Filed | Not listed | [A1807013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1807013/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Remove and Install new roof | $12,400 | [SF1879366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879366/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [18-20 Halborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-halborn-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | Remove basement kitchen cabinets and sink cut and cap kitchen plumbing and convert former basement apartment to a storage space in order to comply with City of Boston violation V847437 | $1,200 | [SF1874526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874526/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [93 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-w-selden-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Removal of up to 5 linear feet of cast iron at foundation wall inside. Installation of service clean out. Snaking and flushing main sewer line. | $4,200 | [PL1873842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873842/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Relocating meter from basement to outside | $3,600 | [E1868946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868946/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $3,828 | [SF1863625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863625/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $8,931 | [E1863630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863630/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Bedroom, living room - coaxial cable - data | $800 | [ELV1860900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860900/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [19 Ridgeview Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-ridgeview-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Apt. #1 - Rewire 2 bedroom Run new riser from basement electrical closet to 2nd floor apartment & install electrical panel ( for future use) | $9,000 | [E1860872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860872/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [21 Doone Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-doone-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and knee wall insulation. | $9,507 | [SF1852713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852713/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [SF1850105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850105/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [E1850115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850115/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [15 Stow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stow-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845673/) |

## More on this street

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

- [233 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/233-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [225 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [220 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/220-river-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [217-247 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217--247-river-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [249 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249-river-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [284 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-river-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [303 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-river-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 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

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 18:17 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 51 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231-river-st/