# Building permits at 4-16 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $550,000 project at 1153-1155 Washington St, permitted May 20.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 28: Concrete Repairs to the Existing Parking Garage at Direction of Boston ISD. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (42 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Concrete Repairs to the Existing Parking Garage at Direction of Boston ISD | $75,000 | [SF1893915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893915/) |
| May 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Installation of low, modified, removable theft-deterrent security gates and railing at the interior entrance of store. Railing is non-structural. No modification to existing building and no site improvements.*Legal use;supermarket, retail and parking #ALT1585592/2024 | $11,677 | [ALT1672529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1672529/) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to a Masonry Pier In the Parking Lot. This Is Linked to Violation Notice V825314 Issued by Michael Nee.;V825314 | $15,000 | [SF1710410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1710410/) |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Electrical | Electrical Installation for the Drive Up and Go equipment in the Lower Mills location ? (1) 3-door refrigerated freezer ? (1) 3-door refrigerated cooler ? (1) Warming desk ? (1) Work Station with clean power and (8) Data drops ? (1) Sign circuit ? (1) Produce department scale | $9,724 | [E1153484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1153484/) |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Electrical | Replace All EMT with new EMT at parking deck Replace lighting feeds and branch circuits Replace Fire Alarm damaged conduit Replace Camera conduits Replace damaged CO2 conduits Replace HVAC control cabinet Replace feeds and controls for the ventilation system Replace Key switch controls | $75,836 | [E1119427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1119427/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Shower valve & trim | $1,900 | [PL1896311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896311/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Electrical | Furnish labor and materials for kitchen renovation, bathroom upgrade, panel replacement, and installation of customer furnished fixtures | $15,000 | [E1894931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894931/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing primary bathroom, powder room, primary bedroom, kitchen, and closets. | $285,000 | [SF1883623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883623/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Unit F212 - Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with new bathtub. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $14,980 | [SF1868346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868346/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace tub and valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1868329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868329/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Electrical | Master bath relocate lights and move outlets, guest bath relocate lights and move outlets, replace exhaust fans in both add switches as necessary, run new feeds as necessary | $3,000 | [E1855298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855298/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 Bathrooms remodeling - Unit 306 | $9,000 | [PL1853213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853213/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | Replace 3 jaws in meter at 32 temple st for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895119/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1 Adirondack Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-adirondack-pl/) | 620 ft NE | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing 1 Family.; | Not listed | [ALT1887304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1887304/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 460 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of one gas-fired unit heater UH-1 | $5,000 | [G1901656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901656/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System & Corrugated Aluminum Downspouts, Remove and Replace Existing Deck with Azek Composite Decking, Install Azek Composite Railings, Remove and Replace Existing Sliding Door | $11,511 | [SF1886088](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886088/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for a hair salon fit out from underground, rough to finish | $40,000 | [PL1896550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896550/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Extend living space into the basement and add bathroom. No occupancy change. | $20,000 | [SF1894174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894174/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 830 ft NW | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 370 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodel 2 baths | $3,000 | [PL1883349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883349/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 370 ft SE | Electrical | 2 Bath remodels | $4,000 | [E1882835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882835/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1220-1230 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1220--1230-adams-st/) | 620 ft E | Sign | Install two banners to read "Baker Chocolate Factory Apartments" as approved by BPDA. Projecting sign permit approved by BPW and PE stamped drawing also attached. Conservation Commission is aware and will sign off once we have an ALT#. | $6,183 | [ALT1861304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1861304/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical Wiring For 120V Dampers Associated With New CO Detection System In Parking Garage | $6,500 | [E1872794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872794/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remodel 2 bathrooms, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electric | $60,275 | [SF1867007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867007/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2287-2289 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2287--2289-dorchester-av/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair a sink drain air gap per health dept. Work address is 2297 Dorchester Ave. | $200 | [PL1865402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865402/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 740 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863347/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 740 ft N | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863335/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1235 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1235-morton-st/) | 740 ft N | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863322/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 830 ft NW | Electrical | To provide temp power for a FIFA watch Party on Temple Street on 6/19/2026. | $3,450 | [ETS1861748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861748/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee - ALT1854896.Window Replacement as per request of the customer. We will be replacing 16 windows | $26,000 | [SF1853650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853650/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [20 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-temple-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Need to confirm that this is an existing one family home for our building permit # SF1853650.; | Not listed | [ALT1854896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854896/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | Electrical | Wire tv and data for (24) new residential units. | $20,400 | [ELV1830342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1830342/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 280 ft NE | Electrical | Wire (24) new residential units and parking garage. Meters: (24) Residential 125 amps, 110/220 volt, 1-phase (1) House 200 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase (1) Solar 800 amps, 110/220 volt, 3-phase | $550,000 | [E1830336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830336/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 450 ft NW | Roofing | Strip roof on full house and dispose. Install new roof to full house. Dispose of all debris. | $10,445 | [SF1848633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848633/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1162-1170 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1170-washington-st/) | 460 ft NE | Electrical | EV Charger | $2,143 | [E1845624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845624/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 540 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.74 KW 14 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $78,000 | [SF1842961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842961/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Replace enclosed parking garage co/ n02 detection system. New wire, pipe, low voltage controls per 527 cmr 1.00 & 12.00. | $22,750 | [ELV1843085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1843085/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Replace existing ceiling fixtures with new, replace old recess lights with new, Add low voltage under cabinet lighting in kitchen, Add one branch circuit for pantry outlets, Add new circuit for floor heat in bathrooms, Add 2 new wall sconces in dining area. Relocate existing washer/dryer. afci/gfci | $25,000 | [E1844753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844753/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | 8 SQ SHINGLE REPLACEMENT= Remove existing shingles, install anew ice water shield, underlayment, drip edge, architectural shingles, pipe flashing, ridge vent, flash chimney. | $10,000 | [SF1906643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906643/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1162-1164 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1164-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Removal of horse hair plaster dry wall. Installing insulation and drywall sheetrock. | $3,000 | [SF1901009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901009/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1053 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1053-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild the existing side porch with proper footings, framing, Trex decking, and a railing system. | $24,000 | [SF1895047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895047/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Medway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-medway-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | secure property post fire damage, windows and doors. | $1,000 | [SF1851755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851755/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [6 Medway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-medway-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirming the Occupancy of existing one family home.; | Not listed | [ALT1848110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848110/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | install and connect Oxbox J801V060AM3SEA Furnace, including gas, venting, ductwork, and electrical, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $1,900 | [G1845770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845770/) |

## 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 |  | 31 Old Morton St | 910 ft NW | To add roof dormers to extend living space up to attic level | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

## More on this street

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

- [16 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-river-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [22 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-river-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [36 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-river-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [52 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-river-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [56 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-river-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [70 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-river-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025
- [84 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84-river-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [84-100 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--100-river-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025
- [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [124 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-river-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:38 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--16-river-st/