# Building permits at 34 Dana Av, 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, Oct 3, 2024: Carpentry, framing enclosure for front entrance and repairing siding. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (37 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 660 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Carpentry, framing enclosure for front entrance and repairing siding | $5,000 | [SF1658800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1658800/) |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Electrical | at 34 in the rear - activate existing meter that has been off for 6-7 years - called Nstar says that a Utility Authorization number - | $300 | [E225261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E225261/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [8 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-pine-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Wire exterior heat pump and GFI outlet | $1,200 | [E1887001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887001/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 160 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [SF1852760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852760/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 160 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.51 KW 11 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $24,600 | [E1852762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852762/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 160 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [PL1850407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850407/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 160 ft S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [G1850406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850406/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 950 ft N | 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/) | 950 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [14-20 Business Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--20-business-te/) | 910 ft W | Plumbing | Work being done at #16a. Replacing 60K BTU furnace and all associated gas work. | $10,000 | [G1901575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901575/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [34 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [29 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-business-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 850 ft NE | 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/) | 650 ft NE | 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 7, 2026 | [1269-1281 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1269--1281-hyde-park-av/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | 800 ft NE | 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/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [87 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-maple-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | 1.- Replace with anew 2.- replace new slnding 3.- install pvc wood an door trims 4.- install water guttars square feet roof.30 SQ cement 30 sq all window ond | $70,000 | [SF1849425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849425/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 660 ft SE | New building | Raze existing 1 story garage on 35 Walnut Street, and erect a new 1 story, 4 door garage spanning across 35 Walnut and the abutting 51 Walnut (Both properties owned by Applicant). | $125,000 | [ERT1676367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1676367/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Combine parcel 1809178000 (1,600 Sq. Ft.) with parcel 1809177001 (2,782 Sq. Ft.). See ert 1676367. | Not listed | [ALT1707721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1707721/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | 950 ft N | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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 5, 2026 | [11 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-business-st/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Kitchen | $3,500 | [PL1906683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906683/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 gas stove | $500 | [G1906685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906685/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [731 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/731-truman-pw/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing basement of a two-family residential dwelling. | $110,000 | [ALT1828804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828804/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen gut and renovation. | $53,700 | [SF1894917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894917/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [64 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64-business-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair deck boards and handrails. Install new joist hanger and post base because they are rotten. | $20,000 | [SF1873682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873682/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replace water heater and retest gas | $15,000 | [G1871486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871486/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [775 Truman Pw](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-truman-pw/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Roof replacement - Remove existing layers, inspect decking & replace if needed. Install proper underlayment, install new shingles. | $11,225 | [SF1865083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865083/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | I Peggy Hinds Watson declare my home occupancy at 4 Neponset Av is an existing two family. | Not listed | [ALT1842285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842285/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4 Neponset Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-neponset-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | No inspections unit the occupancy is confirmed; ALT1842285 pending.Remove existing rotted 4x30 front porch and 3 steps only. Install new footings and pressure treated framing. Install new composite decking boards and steps. Install new vinyl guardrails and handrails. | $24,000 | [SF1851727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851727/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Mar 10, 2026 | 26 Easton Av | 0.22 mi S | To erect a 4-story multi-family residential building with 8 units total | [BOA1732278](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-06-10 |
| Requested |  | 81 Maple St | 670 ft E | To confirm occupancy as a 2 family and change occupancy from a 2 family to a 2 family with an ADU… | [BOA1721424](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-05-15 |
| Approved | May 14, 2026 | 2 to 20 Fairmount Av | 0.22 mi NE | 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 Dana Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [32 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dana-av/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [48 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-dana-av/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [14 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-dana-av/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [12 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-dana-av/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [56 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-dana-av/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025
- [57-59 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57--59-dana-av/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025
- [7 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dana-av/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [3-5 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3--5-dana-av/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [116 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/116-dana-av/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 11:41 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 14, 10:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dana-av/