# Building permits at 34 Oak 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.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (37 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 980 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 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/) |
| May 27, 2025 | Fire systems | Newly constructed 14-unit residential building needs 24v monitored fire alarm system. | $16,500 | [EFA1724846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1724846/) |
| May 27, 2025 | Electrical | install new wiring for 14 unit building with 1200 amp service | $220,000 | [E1720865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1720865/) |
| May 18, 2025 | Electrical | install low voltage wiring for 14 residential units | $12,000 | [ELV1720869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1720869/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Plumbing | new plumbing for 13 new apartments and underground plumbing for oil gas separator in basement | $130,000 | [PL1720436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1720436/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Fire systems | install smoke detector in 14 residential units install rough wiring for fire alarm system | $25,000 | [EFA1720868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1720868/) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Electrical | Install new overhead electrical service | $2,500 | [ETS1677748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1677748/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Electrical | install grounding electrode in foundation footing | $1,000 | [E1667856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1667856/) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | New building | Construct new 14 unit residential building with 14 parking spaces at ground level on a 9747 sq. ft. lot. Raze existing structure on separate (SF) permit. | $4,000,000 | [ERT1444728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1444728/) |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Demolition | Demolish existing structure.Dig Safe#20242402389 | $40,000 | [SF1628926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1628926/) |

## 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 160 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 120 ft W | 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 11, 2026 | [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/) | 120 ft W | 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/) | 120 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement water heater only | $2,600 | [G1845917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845917/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 450 ft NW | 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 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 950 ft NE | 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 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair/Renovation on some Windows & Vinyl Siding | $24,000 | [SF1897633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897633/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [25 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-pierce-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $12,789 | [SF1888278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888278/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Installation of exhaust fan | $500 | [E1878633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878633/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Outlets | $1,100 | [E1889864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889864/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [8 Pine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-pine-st/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Wire exterior heat pump and GFI outlet | $1,200 | [E1887001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887001/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 380 ft 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 380 ft 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/) | 380 ft N | 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/) | 640 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 910 ft SW | 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/) | 910 ft SW | 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 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [87 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-maple-st/) | 880 ft SE | 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 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 810 ft NE | Other | Setting up a 20x20 tent for the ymca summer program | $2,785 | [SF1848290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848290/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [51 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-walnut-st/) | 980 ft S | 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/) | 980 ft S | 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 19, 2026 | [40 Dana Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-dana-av/) | 910 ft SW | 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/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,086 | [G1850406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1850406/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1251-1269 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1251--1269-river-st/) | 450 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845684/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1180 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1180-hyde-park-av/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 27, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 851618) | $15,000 | [SF1883771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883771/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | renovate bathroom, install gutter and downspout, replace windows, install new rubber roofing, install 2 exterior door. | $46,650 | [SF1861069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861069/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1845961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845961/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |

## 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 |  | 81 Maple St | 840 ft S | 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 | 370 ft 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 Oak St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [33 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-oak-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [29 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-oak-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [26 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-oak-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026
- [44 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-oak-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [45 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-oak-st/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [21 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-oak-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [48 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-oak-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [15 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-oak-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [54 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-oak-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 03:18 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 9, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-oak-st/