# Building permits at 236 Geneva Av, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10: Install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 720 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| May 7, 2013 | Alteration or repair | install 13 sheets of blueboard/plaster,paint, all walls and ceilings,sand and refinish floors,install floor tile in kitchen and bathroom. | $15,000 | [SF241901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF241901/) |
| Apr 24, 2013 | Alteration or repair | demo smoke damaged walls and ceilings, repair tile in bathroom add insulation add closet repair floors paint | $6,000 | [SF237745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF237745/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 240 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 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 240 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 210 ft SE | 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/) | 240 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of electric water heater only at 112 Olney Street Apt 2 | $2,029 | [PL1873557](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873557/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 920 ft W | 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/) | 820 ft SE | 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/) | 670 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/) | 850 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/) | 510 ft SW | 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/) | 510 ft SW | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace vanity, toilet, and valve. | $8,000 | [PL1902063](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902063/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 960 ft E | 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/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mallon Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-mallon-rd/) | 930 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/) | 440 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/) | 870 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/) | 640 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400amp and add a meter | $8,000 | [E1894936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894936/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 920 ft NW | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56 Everton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-everton-st/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) | 700 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/) | 590 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/) | 870 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/) | 750 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/) | 750 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/) | 670 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/) | 670 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 3, 2026 | [98 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98-rosseter-st/) | 670 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 SE | 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/) | 380 ft SE | 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/) | 860 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 | [38 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-rosseter-st/) | 570 ft SW | 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/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of 225a/100a span panel in place of existing msp | $3,500 | [E1877551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877551/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 970 ft 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 21, 2026 | [101-103 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101--103-rosseter-st/) | 850 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 9, 2026 | [20 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-bowdoin-av/) | 990 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/) | 590 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/) | 900 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/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | 560 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/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | 720 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/) | 750 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/) | 590 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/) | 640 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), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Relocate meter socket from basement to outside adding a common meter in common panel | $7,900 | [E1907601](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907601/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [17 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-nottingham-st/) | 0.25 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 21, 2026 | [23 Nottingham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-nottingham-st/) | 0.22 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 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. | $60,420 | [E1890446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890446/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replace 200a meter and service disconnect | $2,200 | [E1890460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890460/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3 Topliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-topliff-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repair replacement damaged wood, add footings. Replace joists and rubber roof, replace gutters. New hands railing. Front triple decker porch. | $61,000 | [SF1882754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882754/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36r Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-richfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | 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 27, 2026 | [30 Bullard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bullard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 22, 2026 | [93 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-bowdoin-st/) | 0.23 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 17, 2026 | [32 Bowdoin Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-bowdoin-av/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi SW | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $43,200 | [SF1867554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867554/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [171-179 Bowdoin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--179-bowdoin-st/) | 0.21 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 SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-863920) | $2,000 | [SF1848949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848949/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | 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/) |

## 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 |  | 27 Puritan Av | 610 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 | 640 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 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Geneva Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [231-233 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--233-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [227-229 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227--229-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [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
- [211 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [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
- [332 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/332-geneva-av/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025
- [354 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 14:10 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/