# Building permits at 27 Richfield St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 10, 2024: Rooftop solar- 20 panels 8.200kwdc no ESS no structural required. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 57 more permits (56 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 580 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 17 covers 68 Clarkson St, 0.20 mi east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Solar | Rooftop solar- 20 panels 8.200kwdc no ESS no structural required | $49,032 | [SF1671452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671452/) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Solar | Rooftop solar- 20 panels 8.200kwdc no ESS | $37,755 | [E1671456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1671456/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/) | 130 ft N | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [28 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-mount-everett-st/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | rewire whole apartment replace kitchen cabinet change ten interior doors replace nine windows and new drywall in five rooms | $50,000 | [SF1908902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908902/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40 Norton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-norton-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace the back deck with the same size existing | $62,000 | [SF1908275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908275/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 950 ft E | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. | $16,399 | [SF1906240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906240/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/) | 410 ft N | Electrical | Install a new bathroom exhaust fan with a 6-inch vent kit for 12 Richfield St Apt 1, Dorchester, MA, USA | $1,250 | [E1907274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907274/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 300 ft SE | 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 | [2 Pilgrim Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-pilgrim-pl/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove old siding and install new siding | $37,632 | [SF1902951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902951/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [76 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-barry-st/) | 550 ft E | Electrical | remove plugs and light fixtures in basement | $200 | [E1904331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904331/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [84 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-clarkson-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Temporarily remove and reinstall existing solar panels for roof work. | $499 | [E1904215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904215/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [70 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-hamilton-st/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | New service | $6,000 | [E1900734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900734/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 810 ft SE | Solar | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [SF1894447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894447/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 300 ft SE | 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/) | 300 ft SE | Solar | Installation of an interconnected rooftop pv system. 20 panels 8.2 kw dc. | $60,420 | [E1890446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890446/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [71-73 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71--73-richfield-st/) | 810 ft SE | Electrical | 18 Modules-roof mounted - 7.740 kwdc / 6.912 kwac | $54,468 | [E1894454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894454/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [38 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-olney-st/) | 940 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/) | 300 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 200a meter and service disconnect | $2,200 | [E1890460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890460/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 780 ft S | 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/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1883630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1883630/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [36r Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36r-richfield-st/) | 250 ft E | 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 23, 2026 | [1 Richfield Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-richfield-pk/) | 360 ft S | Electrical | Replace existing bath fan with new continuous variable speed fan with smart switch | $1,250 | [E1874349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874349/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 780 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [323 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/323-columbia-rd/) | 660 ft N | Roofing | Full strip and re roof of shingles | $10,000 | [SF1853419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853419/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation | $12,000 | [PL1858132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858132/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [83 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-hamilton-st/) | 600 ft E | Plumbing | Renovation stove new furnace tankless | $12,000 | [G1858134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858134/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [79-81 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-barry-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 3/8" Insulation Board to Exterior of Home. Install Double 4" Vinyl Siding. Cover all Trim Fascia and Soffit. | $58,850 | [SF1846819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846819/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5 Rock Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rock-te/) | 580 ft S | New building | Erect new 2700 Sq. Ft. 2 family structure | $300,000 | [ERT1578030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1578030/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [59 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-olney-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | boiler wiring and co detector | $600 | [E1840946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1840946/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 400a Service upgrade - 50a stove and condensers | $10,000 | [E1905234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905234/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [130 Hamilton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-hamilton-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate Front and Rear Deck with Shed Roof | $64,140 | [SF1900529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900529/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400amp and add a meter | $8,000 | [E1894936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894936/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [31 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-barry-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | We are adding a 4th m which is the public meter with a bypass | $4,600 | [E1886417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886417/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Furnishing wires in first and second floor apartment for kitchen and bathroom third floor two bedroom apartment furnishing complete wiring furnishing new service to include third floor meter and house meter and adding lights in common area and hallways | $34,000 | [E1884156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884156/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [31 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-blakeville-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | insulating attic and exterior walls with blown in insulation | $11,797 | [SF1881343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881343/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Run drainage/ venting and hot, cold, water lines for 3 full baths, 3 kitchens, 3 laundries. | $10,000 | [PL1882097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882097/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Reconnect 2 stoves. | $1,000 | [G1882098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882098/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [85 Olney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-olney-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [370 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-columbia-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Add new feeds from existing panel for (2) blast chillers. Add new feeds from exiting panel for (2) condensers of roof associated with the two blast chillers. Add convenience outlet & light in location of (2) condensers on roof. | $20,000 | [E1881066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881066/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [276 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/276-geneva-av/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 31, 2026 | [241 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/241-geneva-av/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | install 3 Laundry connectrions in basement | $4,000 | [PL1871072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871072/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas Piping for 3 Dryers | $4,000 | [G1871071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871071/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [70-72 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70--72-clarkson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Existing 3 family Renovations listed below: - Demo and install (3) bathrooms. - Demo and install (3) kitchens. - Frame 3rd floor non structural interior wall for closets and bathroom. - Paint Entire 3 family interior. | $124,825 | [SF1867251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867251/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [71 Clarkson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-clarkson-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace vinyl siding the whole entire house, replace all window trims | $79,950 | [SF1862203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862203/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [15 Mount Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mount-everett-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Remove and replace existing asphalt shingle roofing system (main roof and front porch, up to 2 layers). Install ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ridge vent, starter shingles, pipe collars, and new CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Replace chimney flashing a | $29,651 | [SF1855588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855588/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [40 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-bellevue-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replacement windows 16, exterior door replacement 2, drop ceiling installation 300SF 1,2,and 3 floor, air to air heat pumps 1,2, and 3rd floor, electrical service upgrade, 80gal hot water heater, remove existing tank,220 vlt kitchen outlet 1,2,and 3rd floor | $151,866 | [SF1850677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850677/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [38 Bellevue St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-bellevue-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition, and rebuild new deck - 1st Floor | $7,000 | [SF1851094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851094/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Run new CAT6 and 1 RG6 lines to new ADU in basement. | $1,500 | [ELV1846667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1846667/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install new local smoke and smoke/co combos in new ADU in basement. | $3,500 | [EFA1846661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846661/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [367 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/367-columbia-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | All new electrical installation for new ADU in basement. | $10,000 | [E1846656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846656/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [32 Blakeville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-blakeville-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Basement renovation Doing al the electrical is needed | $6,000 | [E1844805](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844805/) |

## 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 | Nov 17, 2026 | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871527](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-11 |
| Requested |  | 27 Puritan Av | 570 ft SW | 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 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 24 Mount Everett St | 0.19 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Renovation and addition to an existing three story, six dwelling unit building" | [BOA1879206](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 24 Mount Everett St | 0.19 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1879204](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-28 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 68 Clarkson St | 0.20 mi E | Zoning appeal: "New four story building on vacant lot with four units and four parking" | [BOA1871882](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-07-13 |

## More on this street

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

- [28 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-richfield-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [25 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-richfield-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [24 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-richfield-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [22 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-richfield-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025
- [14 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-richfield-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [42 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [12 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [43 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-richfield-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [63-65 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63--65-richfield-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [68 Richfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-richfield-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 18:37 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 57 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-richfield-st/