# Building permits at 3 Rosa St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M new building at 704 Metropolitan Av, permitted Sep 16.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: Install 2 baths Kitchen sink. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Plumbing | Install 2 baths Kitchen sink | $12,000 | [PL1745579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1745579/) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Plumbing | Install stove | $1,000 | [G1745573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1745573/) |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Electrical | New addition | $8,000 | [E1746255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1746255/) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Addition | 2-story rear addition to existing 1-family home: 1st floor living area, kitchen, half bath. Second floor bedroom w/ walk-in closet, full bathroom, outdoor deck. New rear yard deck less than 1' off the ground. Addition will have interior 1st floor connection to existing home & second exterior door. | $180,000 | [ALT1534013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1534013/) |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with Panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatheriztion work. | $1,109 | [E1643040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1643040/) |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Insulation of attic using blown cellulose | $6,739 | [SF1643021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1643021/) |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Place walls inside garage | $2,000 | [SF1514482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1514482/) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove and install : In garage: 9 rafters /bracing, 44' crown molding, header, reframe left/front corner, garage roof renovation, fix window, paint door Remove 96' of existing wooden fence, install new cedar fence, remove metal fence House: window / screen replacement, porch roof renovation | $39,500 | [SF1514233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1514233/) |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.5 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $37,986 | [E1400026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1400026/) |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.5 kw 20 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $37,986 | [SF1400023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1400023/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [953 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/953-river-st/) | 220 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1906792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906792/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 250 ft S | Electrical | relocating meter outside and installing shunt trip breaker | $3,600 | [E1902992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902992/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 250 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $78,534 | [SF1896878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896878/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 250 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $54,974 | [E1896881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896881/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4 Reddy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-reddy-av/) | 130 ft E | Electrical | Replace 2 variable speed bath fans, with controls. Site id: cap-36459 | $3,000 | [E1848646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848646/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [72 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-ayles-rd/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | This is address is also 22 Ellard Rd Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1907920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907920/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lexington-av/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906015/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 540 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of exterior siding, rotting windows and door trim. | $28,000 | [SF1888941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888941/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing finished basement at 25 Riverside Square with bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry. Space to remain extension living space to unit one; no additional dwelling unit and no change in occupancy proposed. | $60,000 | [ALT1857669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857669/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 390 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $9,102 | [SF1867697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867697/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [6 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-frazer-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Adding public meter. | $7,500 | [E1867808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867808/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 770 ft SW | Plumbing | Re-pipe plumbing for bathroom in basement area. Install one washing machine hook-up. | $6,000 | [PL1859101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859101/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 470 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 kw 18 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $30,900 | [E1853281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853281/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Service conductor refeed 100A | $1,800 | [E1852087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852087/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [84 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-ayles-rd/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Adding proper framing to existing front entry way, install 2 diamond pier footing to properly support structure. Re-install siding, repair asphalt shingles. Insulate, board and plaster, Install New entry door, Trim, paint, and tile floor. | $19,000 | [SF1848356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848356/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [45 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-frazer-st/) | 470 ft NE | Roofing | Existing solar panels will be removed by solar company and re applied after work has been completed. | $6,500 | [SF1842858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842858/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | New overhead service, 400 Amp 5 meter ins total, 4 units and 1 house meter | $5,000 | [E1907447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907447/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | 400 Amp overhead service, 6 meters total, 5 apartments and 1 house meter | $5,000 | [E1905239](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905239/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 400 amps add public meter | $10,000 | [E1903021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903021/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [58 Lewiston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-lewiston-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1902462](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902462/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Wire new construction Basement Unit, provide basement with its own meter. | $10,000 | [E1886040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886040/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Reduction in scope of work at BOA 8/25/25;Modified to: Erect a new Three story, 6 Unit Dwelling with two private roof decks and 7 uncovered parking at rear of building on Vacant 6,600 sqft parcel of land. Parking access will be through existing curb cut with access via a shared driveway easement wit | $1,385,000 | [ERT1693976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1693976/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | add a new bathroom in the basement | $4,500 | [PL1900902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900902/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Proposal of Shared Driveway Easement with 704 Metropolitan Ave. Reference easement ALT1719339 and building permit ERT1693976, both for parcel 704 Metropolitan Ave.*ISD Keeper of records confirmed existing three family 9.17.25 | $1,000 | [ALT1721906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721906/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [310 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/310-wood-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps Add public meter | $7,500 | [E1887990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887990/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [35 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lexington-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family Residential Home; | Not listed | [ALT1840488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840488/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1881900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881900/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install an 8x10 storage shed in the back yard. Shed purchased at Home Depot and installed by Tuff Shed | $3,630 | [ALT1869435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869435/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [48 Ayles Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-ayles-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1875898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875898/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Demolition | For existing structure on 1025 River Street (not the new addresses 1025-1029). Demolish the existing 2F structure and replace with new 2F homes. Related to ERT 1840286 and 1840327 and ALT 1838961.Dig Safe#20262407316 | $60,000 | [SF1842543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842543/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Wire two family house and common areas, install new 200AMP overhead service | $25,000 | [E1871670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871670/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 19 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $23,980 | [SF1864450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864450/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [145 Westminster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-westminster-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Set up a generator for a festival | $200 | [E1861404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861404/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | 1st fl lvg.rm ext install 10 ea 120v rec's/ install 8ea recessed lgt's w/3ea sw's.2nd fl office,bathroom and closet ext(office.install 4ea rec's and 4ea recessed lgt's,bathroom,install 2ea rec's, 2ea recessed lgt's, 1ea vanity lgt and 1ea bathroom fan/lgt. closet,install 1ea rec and 3ea lgt's | $5,500 | [E1861086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861086/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | take the old plumbing out and replace it by new plumbing | $20,000 | [PL1852872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852872/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [251-253 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/251--253-wood-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | replace all the gas pipe | $10,000 | [G1852878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852878/) |

## 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 |  | 1025 to 1027 River St | 0.24 mi SW | To erect a two-family dwelling on Lot 1 | [BOA1901070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Requested |  | 17 Maida Te | 560 ft SW | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 23 residential units with parking garage on newly… | [BOA1782070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 21 Maida Te | 680 ft SW | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 15 units with parking garage on newly subdivided lot | [BOA1782075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |

## More on this street

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

- [5 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-rosa-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [1 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-rosa-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [15 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-rosa-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [23 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-rosa-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [36-38 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36--38-rosa-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [44-46 Rosa St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--46-rosa-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:18 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-rosa-st/