# Building permits at 36 Child 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, 2025: Low voltage alarm install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1762433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1762433/) |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation | $300 | [ELV1111195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1111195/) |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 15 replacement windows no structural changes | $8,984 | [SF998687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF998687/) |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 14 square of vinyl siding no structural changes | $15,363 | [SF998682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF998682/) |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of a low-voltage, wireless burglar alarm system. | $199 | [ELV655638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV655638/) |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Electrical | Security System Upgrade adding on Ihub | $355 | [ELV548501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV548501/) |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Electrical | Install security system. | $400 | [ELV233024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV233024/) |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace fixture, kitchen sink, lav, wc | $800 | [PL212628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL212628/) |
| Nov 13, 2012 | Electrical | install six hardwired interconnected smoke/co detectors thru-out the building. | $800 | [EFA199487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA199487/) |
| Nov 13, 2012 | Electrical | upgrade the main electrical service equipment from 60 to 100 amperes,also rewire the kitchen and a half bathrooms also add 10 new plugs and install all new light fixtures and add 19 recessed light fixtures and devices and wire the new heating system. | $1,000 | [E199486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E199486/) |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Alteration or repair | upgrade kitchen upgrade bathrooms replace interior mouldin upgrade electric upgrade plumbing finish floors paint | $25,000 | [SF196918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF196918/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 500 ft S | 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/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | 710 ft E | 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 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade from 100 amps. | $3,800 | [E1904044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904044/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Attic, slope, kneewall, walls, overhang insulation | $11,964 | [SF1897931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897931/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 530 ft E | 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 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | 200 Amp mpu (main panel upgrade) | $3,600 | [E1890202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890202/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 640 ft S | 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/) | 640 ft S | 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/) | 770 ft NE | 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 10, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 280 ft E | 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/) | 670 ft S | 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/) | 540 ft SE | 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/) | 960 ft NE | 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/) | 960 ft NE | 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/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | 620 ft E | 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 4, 2026 | [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/) | 420 ft SW | 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/) | 880 ft 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/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 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 E | 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 25, 2026 | [40 Emmett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-emmett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | New construction | $20,000 | [E1860840](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860840/) |
| Sep 20, 2026 | [23 Braeburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-braeburn-rd/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovation works in existing enclose porche including repair, painting, finishing, touchup in living area, bathroom and walking closet. | $62,497 | [SF1901607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901607/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $50,853 | [SF1890502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890502/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $35,597 | [E1890507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890507/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [2 Braeburn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-braeburn-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $9,497 | [SF1861736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861736/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [85 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-austin-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade whole home surge protector | $7,275 | [E1870350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870350/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1161 Hyde Park Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1161-hyde-park-av/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 20, 2026 | [40 Emmett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-emmett-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Install 3 bath, kitchen, laundry | $36,000 | [PL1848468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848468/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 5, 2026 | [11 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-business-st/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [88 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-austin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | 10x12 prefab storage shed | $5,353 | [SF1803877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1803877/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | installing a new service for an ADU building behind the existing house. There is an existing permit open for another electrician. we are ONLY bringing the new service to the building and then the other electrician will take it from there | $5,000 | [E1843878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843878/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 10.

## More on this street

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

- [29 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-child-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [25 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-child-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026
- [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [20 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-child-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [59 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-child-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024
- [62 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-child-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [65 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-child-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [69 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-child-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025
- [70 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-child-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 14:35 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 10, 08:47 UTC.

Map, all 11 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-child-st/