# Building permits at 43-43a 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 11: Install 2 windows for replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 0.22 mi west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install 2 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit #8 | $6,905 | [SF1825092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1825092/) |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system | $32,000 | [ALT301489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT301489/) |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system | $32,000 | [EFA301522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA301522/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 180 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 110 ft NE | 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 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 210 ft N | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 980 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [11 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-old-morton-st/) | 880 ft N | 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 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 430 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/) | 990 ft E | 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/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of one gas-fired unit heater UH-1 | $5,000 | [G1901656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901656/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [16 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-tanglewood-rd/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | Wire additon and existing space for a 3 familuy dwelling | $25,000 | [E1889646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889646/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace Shower valve & trim | $1,900 | [PL1896311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896311/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 700 ft E | 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/) | 490 ft NE | 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 | [4-16 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--16-river-st/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Concrete Repairs to the Existing Parking Garage at Direction of Boston ISD | $75,000 | [SF1893915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893915/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [35-35b Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--35b-old-morton-st/) | 570 ft N | Plumbing | new gas for furnace, tankless water heat,dryer,stove foe 3 unit | $3,000 | [G1893910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1893910/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 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/) | 680 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 840 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | 2 Bath remodels | $4,000 | [E1882835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882835/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | remodel 2 bathrooms, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electric | $60,275 | [SF1867007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867007/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 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 | [36 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-old-morton-st/) | 490 ft N | Plumbing | 2nd Floor Bathroom - Replace bathtub, no structural change. (Other is a valve) | $1,500 | [PL1869267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869267/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace tub and valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1868329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868329/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2287-2289 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2287--2289-dorchester-av/) | 990 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft NE | 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/) | 720 ft NE | 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/) | 720 ft NE | 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/) | 430 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/) | 280 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/) | 280 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/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1241-1251 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1241--1251-adams-st/) | 680 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/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 Bathrooms remodeling - Unit 306 | $9,000 | [PL1853213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853213/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 700 ft E | 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/) | 700 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [1162-1170 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1170-washington-st/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | EV Charger | $2,143 | [E1845624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845624/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 740 ft 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-monson-st/) | 400 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/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 920 ft E | 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), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1053 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1053-washington-st/) | 0.25 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1882196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882196/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Install smoke and carbon detectors where required by law. | $1,200 | [EFA1880611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1880611/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Rewire entire single family to code due water damage. Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. | $20,000 | [E1880609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880609/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | unit 2, add bath room GFCI circuit, add 2 GFCI kitchen circuit, 1 refrigerator circuit. upgrade 12 circuit panel to 24. | $1,000 | [E1878939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878939/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1220-1230 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1220--1230-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 23, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen as well as the bathroom in unit #2 on the second floor. | $5,000 | [PL1871674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871674/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | whole house plumbing renovation | $15,000 | [PL1871069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871069/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Whole Gas Piping | $5,000 | [G1871070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871070/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8 Packard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-packard-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | renew sheerock stair way carpentry door casing window casing | $25,000 | [SF1864468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864468/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | addition | $18,000 | [PL1861072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861072/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Adding one meter and move a exist meter go outside | $12,000 | [G1861074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861074/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Run 3 cable for Tv | $150 | [ELV1859511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859511/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Hardwire the smokes/ CO detectors for 2nd floor and the basement | $1,500 | [EFA1859509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1859509/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Wire new 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry room for 2nd floor. New 1 bathroom, living room for the first. wire new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room for the basement. | $20,000 | [E1859502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859502/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Proposed installation of a 6 feet vinyl privacy residential fence along the side property line facing Idaho Street, as shown on the submitted plot plan. The installation will not interfere with visibility at the intersection and will have a 10ft setback from the curb. | $4,800 | [ALT1835407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835407/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |

## 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 | Nov 10, 2026 | 121r River St | 0.22 mi W | To change occupancy from Stable to 2 Story Detached ADU with approximately 898 sq. ft. to 970 sq. ft. | [BOA1782691](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Rescheduled" | 2025-09-25 |
| Requested |  | 13 River St | 440 ft E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1908052](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 31 Old Morton St | 650 ft N | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1692931](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-02-19 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 21:54 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, 21:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--43a-river-st/