# Building permits at 31 Summer 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 15, 2024: Strip and reside cover trim install 3/8 insulation install James Hardie board 5inch gutters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 56 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 910 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Alteration or repair | strip and reside cover trim install 3/8 insulation install James Hardie board 5inch gutters | $33,900 | [SF1660046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1660046/) |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Wall and attic insulation/air sealing | $6,900 | [SF1548959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1548959/) |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Plumbing | Retest Gas Stove @ 31 Summer St., W. Roxbury | $300 | [G408193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G408193/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 33 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 760 ft SE | 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/) | 560 ft NE | 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 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 620 ft W | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 36sq + remove and install one new skylight. | $44,545 | [SF1901532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901532/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | 400A service upgrade / full electric renovation old work. | $15,000 | [E1905233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905233/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1 Parrott St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-parrott-st/) | 520 ft N | 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 22, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Attic, slope, kneewall, walls, overhang insulation | $11,964 | [SF1897931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897931/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 320 ft SW | 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/) | 380 ft 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/) | 380 ft 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/) | 950 ft NE | 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 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 840 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [SF1877196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877196/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 840 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [E1877200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877200/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | New Electrical Service 2 Family, Patching up holes, Air to Air heat pumps unit and unit 2 | $100,500 | [SF1873368](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873368/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 950 ft SE | 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/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, overhead. | $7,500 | [E1884108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884108/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [30 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-linwood-st/) | 850 ft SW | Roofing | Strip existing roof of main house and install new artisan shingles. Install ice and water shield at bottom eaves and in valleys. Install 8 inch drip edge at all outside edges. Supply all new pipe boots. Repair trim on rear and front porches and replace with PVC. Clean all roof related debris. | $16,500 | [SF1875361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875361/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-austin-st/) | 410 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 950 ft SE | 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/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1269-1281 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1269--1281-hyde-park-av/) | 840 ft S | 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 1, 2026 | [79 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-summer-st/) | 800 ft N | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $14,010 | [SF1861559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861559/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [79 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-summer-st/) | 800 ft N | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $14,010 | [E1861560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861560/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863517/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/) | 250 ft 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1161 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1161-hyde-park-av/) | 670 ft NE | 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 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 940 ft E | 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 6, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845684/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 910 ft S | 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/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade from 100 amps. | $3,800 | [E1904044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904044/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Porch and deck repairs. Replace steps decking and some handrails on existing porch and rear deck. | $13,800 | [SF1901166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901166/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101b Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101b-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing system and related work will be performed for a single-family residential house at 101B Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1891032](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891032/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [101a Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101a-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Install of plumbing system and related work will perform for a single-family residential house at 101A Summer St in Hyde Park. | $10,000 | [PL1890999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890999/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101b Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101b-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Electrical installation related work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101B Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890772](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890772/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [101a Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101a-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Electrical installation related work will be performed for a single family residential house at 101A Summer St, Hyde Park including fire alarm and electrical low voltage. | $10,000 | [E1890769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890769/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | 200 Amp mpu (main panel upgrade) | $3,600 | [E1890202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890202/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 2, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 4, 2026 | [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,000 | [SF1822412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822412/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1855071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855071/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement water heater only | $2,600 | [G1845917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845917/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-business-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [88 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-austin-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | 10x12 prefab storage shed | $5,353 | [SF1803877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1803877/) |

## 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 | 0.20 mi NE | 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 |

## More on this street

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

- [32 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-summer-st/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [26 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-summer-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [39 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-summer-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [40-46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--46-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [21-53 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--53-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [42 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-summer-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [15-17 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-summer-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 11:38 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 56 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-summer-st/