# Building permits at 25 Winthrop St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.6M project at 1318-1320 River St, permitted May 5.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 29: Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (51 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| Jun 24, 2013 | Plumbing | replace furnace 90,000 BTU'S | $9,425 | [G245261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G245261/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 220 ft S | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 220 ft S | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Frame walls in bathroom frame half wall in utility room. Insulate walls where needed install drywall on walls. Install tile on walls in bathroom. Plaster wall in utility room and paint. Build soffit around pipe on bar install fire blocking around pipes where needed. | $22,000 | [SF1886013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886013/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 220 ft S | Plumbing | Install fixtures | $25,000 | [PL1871487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871487/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 220 ft S | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 540 ft SW | Fire systems | Replacement of Fire Alarm control panel and associated initiating and notification devices. | $12,000 | [E1893911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1893911/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 540 ft SW | Fire systems | Install a new addressable fire alarm system including FACP, notification and detection devices, pull stations, monitoring, HVAC/Ansul interfaces, programming, testing, certification, and BFD acceptance. | $65,000 | [ALT1900631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900631/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1180 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1180-hyde-park-av/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $19,750 | [SF1905841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905841/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Existing church to include use of current 1st floor space for a food distribution center. This involves the distribution of uncooked food and groceries to individual community members on a by weekly basis. There is no added cost involved as the facility already exist and we will be using the existin | $4,000 | [ALT1738655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1738655/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | Remove all debris on left side flat roof and apply epdm rubber membrane in accordance to industry standard and state and local codes | $10,450 | [SF1873103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873103/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | adding Vapor barrier - 6 mil polyethylene to exposed dirt in basement insulating walls with cellulose also insulating the attic with 8" dense pack cellulose | $14,858 | [SF1868746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868746/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1269-1281 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1269--1281-hyde-park-av/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Install a portable energy storage system for an outdoor festival on 7/10/26, 7/17/26, 7/24/26 and 7/31/26 | $200 | [E1868680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868680/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Partial removal of a non structural partition wall between the living room and bedroom | $15,000 | [SF1868330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868330/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 590 ft S | Plumbing | All new rough and finish plumbing in basement for 3 mop sinks, one lav, one toilet. First floor kitchen sink, toilet, and lav | $13,000 | [PL1865365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865365/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1161 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1161-hyde-park-av/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remove old insulation, insulate attic, walls, kneewalls and overhang, air sealing, door kits, venting | $26,462 | [SF1852103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852103/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing single family, including rear and front addition and extension of living space into attic with dormers. Change of occupancy from single-family to two-family. | $150,000 | [ALT1790167](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1790167/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 400 ft E | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 590 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement water heater | $1,000 | [PL1845924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845924/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 590 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement water heater only | $2,600 | [G1845917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845917/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845684/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove old shakewood siding and replace it with new vinyl siding. Also remove front decking boards and replace it with composite boards. | $37,000 | [SF1840826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840826/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [78 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Replace/Repair damaged parts of shingle roof. | $3,850 | [SF1901883](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901883/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1 Parrott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-parrott-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Addition | New front porch and rear deck relocation with 4 seasons and porch above per plans | $80,000 | [ALT1796354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1796354/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $1,485 | [SF1894519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894519/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. Replace 16-space 100A Panel with a 30-space 100 panel. for a 3.5 ton heat pump for apt 2 | $3,000 | [E1891259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891259/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. Replace 16-space 100A Panel with a 30-space 100 panel. for a 4 ton heat pump for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1891258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891258/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1154 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1154-hyde-park-av/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Remove existing roofing materials. Properly dispose of waste. Re-roof with new materials. *See signed estimate* | $59,900 | [SF1867671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867671/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-austin-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 9 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,105 | [SF1855441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855441/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - 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. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 35 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $64,835 | [SF1844874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844874/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Erect 4 story mixed-use structure to consist of 30 residential units (levels 2-4) and ground floor coffee shop (small take-out restaurant; core/shell). Enclosed ground floor parking for 30 cars; stacker parking utilized.;[ePlan] In conjunction with ALT1316466SHORT FORM / DEMO PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXI | $7,605,231 | [ERT1291940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1291940/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1149 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1149-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1211318364 905930937) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $15,000 | [SF1840852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840852/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawn |  | 1139 Hyde Park Av | 0.24 mi N | To raze and replace the existing dilapidated story residential building and revitalize it with a new five… | [BOA1886901](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2026-08-12 |
| Approved | May 14, 2026 | 2 to 20 Fairmount Av | 480 ft SE | To add takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done | [BOA1721164](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-05-14 |

## More on this street

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

- [24 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-winthrop-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [31 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-winthrop-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [33 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-winthrop-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [34 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-winthrop-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [35 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-winthrop-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [14 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-winthrop-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [36 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-winthrop-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026
- [40 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-winthrop-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026
- [9 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-winthrop-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [8-10 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winthrop-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 16:14 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 12, 12:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 52 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/