# Building permits at 35 Harvard 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6, 2025: Our customer had a panel that was not functioning properly. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Fire systems | Our customer had a panel that was not functioning properly. It is an addressable system with all addressable field devices so we only had to change the panel. No devices were relocated, altered or updated. | $69,684 | [ALT1749269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1749269/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Fire systems | Our customer had a panel that was no longer functioning properly. It's an addressable system with addressable field devices so all devices remained the same. Only the panel was replaced. | $25,112 | [EFA1749262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1749262/) |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Electrical | Boston Public Library - Hyde Park - Boiler Replacement. Disconnect/Reconnect power for (1) Boiler. JG-242755 | $4,000 | [E1699797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1699797/) |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Plumbing | water piping for replacement boiler. | $4,000 | [PL1690762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1690762/) |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Plumbing | gas piping for replacement boiler. | $6,000 | [G1690758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1690758/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | [25 Winthrop St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-winthrop-st/) | 85 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo and rebuild failing front porch. Partial repair to asphalt driveway | $66,750 | [SF1852219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852219/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1180 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1180-hyde-park-av/) | 590 ft NW | 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 1, 2026 | [6 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-webster-st/) | 480 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 9, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 270 ft S | 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/) | 940 ft W | 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/) | 410 ft NE | 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/) | 650 ft S | Electrical | installed six recessed lights and relocate 5 devices | $15,000 | [E1892886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1892886/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1154 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1154-hyde-park-av/) | 1,000 ft N | 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/) | 270 ft S | 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/) | 270 ft S | 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 29, 2026 | [36 Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-maple-st/) | 810 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/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [24 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-webster-st/) | 410 ft NE | 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 16, 2026 | [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/) | 270 ft S | 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/) | 270 ft S | 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/) | 870 ft SW | 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/) | 650 ft S | 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/) | 630 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [11-13 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--13-webster-st/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $2,672 | [SF1849799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849799/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2-20 Fairmount Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--20-fairmount-av/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Adding takeout to existing restaurant. no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1706180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1706180/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [28 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-webster-st/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | FULL 200 AMP service change needed at site in order to proceed inspections | $3,000 | [E1860485](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860485/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1161 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1161-hyde-park-av/) | 900 ft NW | 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 27, 2026 | [30 Webster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-webster-st/) | 410 ft 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 23, 2026 | [1137 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1137-river-st/) | 460 ft 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/) | 630 ft S | 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/) | 630 ft S | 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/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845684/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [46 Lincoln St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-lincoln-st/) | 790 ft N | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 15, 2026 | [39-41 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--41-pierce-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [33 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-austin-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 12, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 12, 2026 | [58 Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-oak-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kneewall and basement sill insulation | $14,938 | [SF1871681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871681/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-austin-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [79 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | 6.970 Kw dc & 6.460 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system | $14,010 | [E1861560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861560/) |
| Jun 28, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 26, 2026 | [58 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863517/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [72 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | 70 Pierce St - Reroof: Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. Install new underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and trim. | $25,365 | [SF1848053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848053/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [28 Walter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-walter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of dishwasher | $500 | [PL1850358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850358/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 35 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $64,835 | [SF1844874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844874/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [68 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-pierce-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1149 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1149-hyde-park-av/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Harvard Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [33-39 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33--39-harvard-av/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [39 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-harvard-av/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [40 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-harvard-av/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [44-58 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44--58-harvard-av/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [18-24 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--24-harvard-av/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [15-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15--17-harvard-av/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [14 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-harvard-av/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [11-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--17-harvard-av/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [62 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-harvard-av/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 11:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-harvard-av/