# Building permits at 52r 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, Mar 11, 2025: I own Unit 3 in the 52R River Street Condo in Mattapan. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (50 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 960 ft west.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | I own Unit 3 in the 52R River Street Condo in Mattapan, and the HOA has granted me easement to make an outdoor patio out of a common area that is only accessible from my apartment. The area is currently the roof of a section of the garage on the first floor. | $18,000 | [ALT1567774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1567774/) |
| May 13, 2019 | Plumbing | renovation of 7 apartments | $10,000 | [PL952229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL952229/) |
| May 13, 2019 | Plumbing | range,furnace,hwh,dryers | $10,000 | [G952236](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G952236/) |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Demolition | demolish existing structure to make way for new units | $15,000 | [SF899355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF899355/) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | New building | Erect 7-unit residential building with roof deck and;10 parking spaces. | $1,660,200 | [ERT631775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT631775/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 660 ft N | Electrical | Replace 3 jaws in meter at 32 temple st for Eversource AMI project | $2,000 | [E1895119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895119/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 500 ft NW | 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/) | 800 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/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Replace Shower valve & trim | $1,900 | [PL1896311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896311/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [64-66 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/64--66-old-morton-st/) | 560 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10-12 Tanglewood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--12-tanglewood-rd/) | 870 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/) | 750 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/) | 890 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/) | 870 ft E | 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/) | 870 ft E | 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/) | 870 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft NE | 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/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Replace tub and valve on 2nd floor bathroom. | $4,000 | [PL1868329](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868329/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [30-32 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-temple-st/) | 660 ft N | 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/) | 500 ft N | 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/) | 500 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft NW | 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/) | 870 ft E | 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/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | 2 Bathrooms remodeling - Unit 306 | $9,000 | [PL1853213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853213/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [61 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-old-morton-st/) | 500 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 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 950 ft 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/) | 950 ft W | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5-7 Caddy Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-caddy-rd/) | 810 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 5, 2026 | [57 Old Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-old-morton-st/) | 570 ft NE | 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/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1844681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1844681/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 16, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replacement of one gas-fired unit heater UH-1 | $5,000 | [G1901656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901656/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install: bar sink, tub, shower, kitchen sink lavs. | $20,000 | [PL1887898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887898/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | install: stove and boiler | $5,000 | [G1887901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887901/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Remodel 2 baths | $3,000 | [PL1883349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883349/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1882192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882192/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | 2 Bath remodels | $4,000 | [E1882835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882835/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.23 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 23, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 0.23 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 21, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1243 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1243-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | remodel 2 bathrooms, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electric | $60,275 | [SF1867007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867007/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2287-2289 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2287--2289-dorchester-av/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863322/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and dispose of debris. Install 6 feet ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, pipe flashings, chimney reflashing, ridge vent and new GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles. | $10,000 | [SF1856142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856142/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1153-1155 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1153--1155-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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 11, 2026 | [1162-1170 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1162--1170-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | EV Charger | $2,143 | [E1845624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845624/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1245 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1245-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |

## 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 | 960 ft 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 | 770 ft NE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1908052](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2026-10-07 |
| Requested |  | 31 Old Morton St | 960 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 2026-10-09 10:09 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 53 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52r-river-st/