# Building permits at 30 Charles St, Boston, MA

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10, 2025: Revision Details: REV1 - Inverter swapped to SE10000H-USRGM REV2 - Updated ELD to show the non-fused AC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (39 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Electrical | Revision Details: REV1 - Inverter swapped to SE10000H-USRGM REV2 - Updated ELD to show the non-fused AC disconnect. Install roof mounted pv solar panels-27 panels-system size of 11.070Kw-no battery storage-no changes to existing service | $46,273 | [E1772411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1772411/) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Roofing | Roof replacement | $8,500 | [SF1749076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1749076/) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 27 panels-system size of 11.070 Kw-No battery storage to be installed. | $48,265 | [SF1729353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1729353/) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Electrical | Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 27 panels-system size of 11.070 Kw-No battery storage to be installed. -No changes to electrical service | $48,265 | [E1729349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1729349/) |
| Sep 21, 2011 | Alteration or repair | blown cellulose insulation | $5,437 | [SF96444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF96444/) |
| Jun 22, 2010 | Electrical | Temp Genny Power For Film Production | $500 | [ETS30205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS30205/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [41 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-hillis-rd/) | 220 ft S | Plumbing | Basement Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1903236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903236/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 180 ft S | Plumbing | bathroom/kitchen remodel | $10,000 | [PL1880105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1880105/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 180 ft S | Electrical | Replace wiring, devices, lighting, and breakers for kitchen area that came into contact with deteriorating agents. | $8,000 | [E1880517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880517/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [37 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-hillis-rd/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior repairs due to water damage.2nd floor bath remodel. Replace insulation & wallboard in 2nd floor bedroom & 1st floor kitchen & Hall. Replace finish flooring, trim and paint. | $54,549 | [SF1859820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859820/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Electrical | 125/100A Main panel upgrade | $2,200 | [E1855365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855365/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [22-24 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-hillis-rd/) | 220 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.28 kw 8 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $29,400 | [E1853316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853316/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 200 ft SW | Electrical | Install 8 4 cable & 4 telephone lines | $1,200 | [ELV1852158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1852158/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 200 ft SW | Fire systems | Install smoke & carbon on 2 floors basement | $1,500 | [EFA1852154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1852154/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/) | 200 ft SW | Electrical | Complete wiring of 1 family due to fire &; reconnect existing service | $27,000 | [E1852149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852149/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | Relocate washing machine from basement to 1st floor. | $3,500 | [PL1904084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904084/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Plumbing | Run gas piping for relocated dryer from basement to 1st floor. 10410635 jd | $1,000 | [G1904089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904089/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [71 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-hillis-rd/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Wire tv outlet, gas dryer and washer relocation and add lights to new laundry room | $2,000 | [E1903774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903774/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [202 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-reservation-rd/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | 100 to 200 Amp Service Upgrade | $6,800 | [E1902225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902225/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 370 ft E | Roofing | 14sq. strip & re-roof; IKO Dynasty - Frostone Grey | $22,000 | [SF1869800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869800/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1501 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1501-river-st/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single-family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1872457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1872457/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1450 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1450-river-st/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Air sealing insulation in attic space | $7,203 | [SF1867546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867546/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 620 ft NE | Plumbing | 2nd Floor renovation of Unit 4 | $6,000 | [PL1881837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881837/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 550 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 KW 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [E1880713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880713/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 550 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.48 kw 28 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $72,900 | [SF1870045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870045/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 620 ft NE | Electrical | Rewire the 2 floor units full rewire updated, doing smokes and lights on the back stairs and front | $20,000 | [E1880483](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880483/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [15-17 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-roxana-st/) | 580 ft NE | Roofing | strip and re roof 25 square of asphalt shingles | $10,000 | [SF1830330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830330/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [SF1873460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873460/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [76-78 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-sunnyside-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873128](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873128/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [10 Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-franklin-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Shower to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work and remove and replace (1) toilet, like for like. | $23,000 | [PL1873466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873466/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 660 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [SF1861656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861656/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 660 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 10.25 KW 25 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $30,928 | [E1861658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861658/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [11 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-ellis-st/) | 400 ft SE | Roofing | replace roof due to fire | $3,000 | [SF1817640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1817640/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [43 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-thompson-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,577 | [SF1858470](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858470/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [79-81 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--81-sunnyside-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | replacing the front stairs | $4,000 | [SF1868454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868454/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [32 Hillis Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-hillis-rd/) | 310 ft S | Roofing | Reroof | $10,000 | [SF1777235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1777235/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [84-86 Sunnyside St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--86-sunnyside-st/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1865145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865145/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1455 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1455-river-st/) | 700 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace rubber roof system. | $20,000 | [SF1857914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857914/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 6 Residential Units; | Not listed | [ALT1853403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853403/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-charles-st/) | 450 ft SW | Roofing | strip roof to sheathing. install new GAF weather Stopper Roof System | $14,765 | [SF1857276](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857276/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7-9 Roxana St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-roxana-st/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair fire damaged siding and 2nd floor deck on front of the building. Replace 12 windows in front and 8 on side Fully renovate unit 4 including new kitchen and bathroom. Light touch up renovations in other units including refinishing hardwood floors, paint, replacing tile and new kitchen cabinets. | $175,000 | [SF1853165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853165/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1535 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1535-river-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $12,000 | [SF1844164](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844164/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [14 Ellis St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-ellis-st/) | 360 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 KW 19 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $97,500 | [SF1842969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842969/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [12 Cottage Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cottage-pl/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906016/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [250 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-reservation-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing stair bricks, install new ones. Paint rail. Install pavers on walkway; OPEN VIOLATION AT THIS PROPERTY;V888613 | $11,000 | [SF1869568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869568/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-853176) (Unit 211) | $3,000 | [SF1852487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852487/) |

## 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 | May 5, 2026 | 4 Adams St | 0.23 mi NE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1800604](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

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 Charles St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [31-35 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31--35-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [27 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-charles-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [20 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-charles-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [40 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-charles-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [20-26 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--26-charles-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [17 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-charles-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [16 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-charles-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-charles-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [13-15 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13--15-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [12 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-charles-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:26 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-charles-st/