# Building permits at 25 Royal St, Boston, MA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 700 ft since May 1, the largest $958,000.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Remodeling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 60 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 2 shower stalls. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher,  | $32,000 | [PL1904576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904576/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Electrical | Bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888169](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888169/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | New building | Construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone. Project subject to Group 1 Dwellings per Architectural Access Board (521 CMR). Note: Permit application filed during concurrency period ending June 30, 2025 (9th Edition applicable). Plans e-filed. | $500,000 | [ERT1710286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710286/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 60 ft E | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 electric water heater, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. 3rd Floor: 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 washing machine connections. | $51,000 | [PL1904560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904560/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 60 ft E | Electrical | bond foundation footing for service | $1,500 | [E1888173](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888173/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [25 Mansfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-mansfield-st/) | 230 ft W | Electrical | Wiring of Air handler 240V back up heat 40Amp and Outside AC 20 Amp, work at the Ap #1 | $1,200 | [E1877810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877810/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/) | 85 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade existing electrical service to new 400 amp overhead service, to existing unit panels or disconnects. | $15,000 | [E1863442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863442/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Empire St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-empire-st/) | 60 ft E | New building | Construct new three-family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one-story garage. Garage to be demolished. | $500,000 | [ERT1710480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1710480/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing work for both unit 1 and unit 2 | $18,000 | [SF1859344](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859344/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [500 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-lincoln-st/) | 200 ft SE | Sign | install a set of Dimensional letters to the building fascia | $5,000 | [ALT1838450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838450/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $1,800 | [G1846665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846665/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 630 ft E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 14sq 2 layer | $7,695 | [SF1905371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905371/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [17 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-bradbury-st/) | 650 ft NW | New building | ;Erect a new three (3) story, three (3) family residential dwelling with three (3) exterior parking spaces (access via; a shared driveway with 15 Bradbury St).; Work includes complete NFPA fire sprinkler system, NFPA 72 fire alarm system, EV-ready charging station provisions, and solar-ready infrast | $958,000 | [ERT1741814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1741814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [15 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bradbury-st/) | 680 ft W | Demolition | Complete removal and disposal of old and detached garage in the back of the lot. | $5,000 | [SF1870871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870871/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [65-69r Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--69r-franklin-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Change existing service from single phase 120/240V 600A to 3 phase 120/208V 600A underground service | $60,000 | [E1903796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903796/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [15 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-linden-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | 15 A linden st unit B allston ma 02134 renovation of kitchen area with new cabinet | $15,000 | [SF1900509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900509/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace the siding on the front of the main house, replace exterior door within the existing framing. | $6,000 | [SF1901298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901298/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 580 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation to 1st floor kitchen and half bath | $4,000 | [PL1900026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900026/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [12 Arden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-arden-st/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,668 | [SF1899716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899716/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade 100A service to 300A and relocate meters and panels Renovated 1st floor front unit commercial space Rewire Front Stair well, rear stair well, and basement Local smoke and CO Detection throughout common area and 1st floor commercial space WO #s 28829253 - 30 Coolidge 28829416 - 32 Coolidge | $30,000 | [E1894703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894703/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [27 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-bradbury-st/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | overhead service upgrade, change service drop location, existing one service one meter servicing two attached buildings which total of 3 units, going to have meter for each unit plus public | $6,000 | [E1900034](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900034/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [95 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-franklin-st/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1897854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897854/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [55-57 Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55--57-hooker-st/) | 630 ft E | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 18 panels 7.38 kw dc | $45,200 | [E1890435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890435/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [53 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-coolidge-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,698 | [SF1886533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886533/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing first floor kitchen | $18,000 | [SF1879294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879294/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | 1x bathroom and 2x kitchen wiring 2x ac wiring | $12,000 | [E1874670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874670/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [30-32 Coolidge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-coolidge-rd/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Complete rewire of unit 2 including new panel in unit. | $9,000 | [E1875128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875128/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace two water heaters and install one washing machine in basement, renovate kitchen and bathroom on second floor, install gas furnace on third/first floor | $10,000 | [PL1869069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869069/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Plumbing | Install water heaters and furnace in basement/third floor | $10,000 | [G1869076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869076/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom renovation | $28,000 | [SF1865783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865783/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [35-37 Haskell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--37-haskell-st/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200 Amps, adding a house meter | $7,000 | [E1858916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858916/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [23-25 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-holman-st/) | 460 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Replace the compressed wood "floor deck" and fix all rotten wood joist and install new composite deck | $15,000 | [SF1856086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856086/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 400 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS no structural | $9,660 | [SF1855336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855336/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [28 Holman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-holman-st/) | 400 ft N | Solar | Rooftop solar 8 panels 3.28 kwdc no ESS | $32,340 | [E1855339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855339/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846662/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [85 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-franklin-st/) | 840 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846669/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [9 Bradbury St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-bradbury-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose for exterior walls | $6,016 | [SF1843732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843732/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [373-391 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373--391-cambridge-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Demo 387 cambridge st mg spa basement 1 full bath and 5 shampoo chairs. | $3,000 | [PL1906853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906853/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [39 Linden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-linden-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $2,800 | [PL1904686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904686/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [19 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-hopedale-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrading the service from 100 Amps to a 200 amps service | $6,000 | [E1904382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904382/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [27 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-hopedale-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing front entry steps and landing with a masonry/block-supported structure, 4 granite steps, granite landing, and new metal handrail. Work is limited to the existing entry area with no changes to the building footprint, use, or interior systems | $10,500 | [SF1900751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900751/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [12 Holton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-holton-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wire A/C and air handler replacement | $1,000 | [E1893956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893956/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [56-58 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56--58-adamson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Roofing(strip and reroof) | $12,000 | [SF1888570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888570/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this multi unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1889742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889742/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | wire low voltage alarm system | $10,000 | [EFA1888585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888585/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | service repair, partial rewire, wire new kitchen, wire 2 electric water heaters, 2 heat pumps | $40,000 | [E1888583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888583/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [29-31 Bayard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29--31-bayard-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | EV charger installation | $1,000 | [E1886853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886853/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Adding 3 new lavs and replacing fixtures. | $15,000 | [PL1873770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873770/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61-63 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-adamson-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1874992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874992/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | third floor bathroom renovation | $2,200 | [E1870960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870960/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--17-harvard-av/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated blade sign to read "MIC Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative" | $5,528 | [ALT1868500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868500/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | bathroom renovation | $4,500 | [PL1868973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868973/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [50 Aldie St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-aldie-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | 50 Aldie st Allston Renovation of existing porch (new windows, siding, trims) Work includes: removal of existing porch screens and frames, installation of new construction windows and siding | $30,000 | [SF1853088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853088/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [40-42 Ashford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-ashford-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation to dwelling and lodging units, common baths, and common kitchen. Improvements to exterior envelope and site. CHANGE OCCUPANCY FROM Occupancy determined by ISD in 1992- 11 SRO Current occupancy- 9 SRO, 1 Studio, 2-1BR Proposed occupancy- 10 SRO, 1 Studio, 1-1BR UnitAll work to be verified  | $632,900 | [ALT1732424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1732424/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [64-64a Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--64a-adamson-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re roof. 50 year lifetime Architectural shingles with Snow country ridge vent. 6' of Premium Ice and water shield. Breather roofing underlayment. | $19,250 | [SF1858669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858669/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [139 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-franklin-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Build 19x11 deck in rear with steps to grade and built-in planters. Install drainage system per plans. | $127,588 | [ALT1846439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846439/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [44 Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-pratt-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Installing new Emergency Escape Window Bringing Ceiling to required height Correcting violation # V818397 extending living space into basement; | $30,500 | [ALT1804566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1804566/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [28 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 18 sq architectural asphalt shingles. Install 1/2 inch cdx plywood over existing rood deck. Strip and re-roof 1 sq EPDM Rubber Porch Roof | $14,000 | [SF1853825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853825/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [26-28 Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26--28-myrick-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the kneewall slope with 6" fiberglass and 2" rigid board r max and air sealing | $15,872 | [SF1846930](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846930/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24 Highgate St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-highgate-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | patching of concrete floor | $1,000 | [SF1846165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846165/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [29 Hopedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-hopedale-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $32,870 | [SF1845609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845609/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [253-261 N Harvard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/253--261-n-harvard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Install new receptacles, lights and wiring for gas cooking equipment | $5,000 | [E1828999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828999/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Dec 9, 2025 | At this address |  | To construct new 3-family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F-5000 zone | [BOA1747263](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-07-11 |
| Requested |  | 263 N Harvard St | 0.20 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Subdivide parcel# 2201486000 consisting of 11,525sf…" | [BOA1903964](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-24 |
| Requested |  | 5 Easton St | 0.20 mi N | To subdivide existing lot and erection of new 3 story 14 unit building.*See associated subdivision… | [BOA1903623](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 280 Lincoln St | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Storage of snow equipment and supplies for emergency snow services" | [BOA1767932](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-25 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [19-21 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-royal-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [15 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-royal-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [10 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-royal-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [57-59 Royal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-royal-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 18:44 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, 17:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 59 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-royal-st/