# Building permits at 596 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 7-11 Edgewater Dr, permitted Jun 24.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8, 2025: Low voltage alarm install. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1770546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1770546/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.26 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $50,250 | [SF1755553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1755553/) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Electrical | New 100 AMP riser and meter main with refeed needed at site - relocation to south exterior wall | $1,800 | [E1756875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1756875/) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.26 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $50,250 | [E1755559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1755559/) |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Install 5 windows for replacement no structural changes | $9,785 | [SF1110913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1110913/) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace existing gas water heater with new unit. | $500 | [PL920804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL920804/) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Plumbing | Replace existing gas water heater with new unit. | $500 | [G920803](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G920803/) |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Plumbing | Gas Boiler Replacement In Basement | $2,000 | [PL645610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL645610/) |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Plumbing | Gas Boiler Replacement In Basement | $1,500 | [G645611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G645611/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [584-586 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--586-river-st/) | 120 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 8 replacement windows - no strucutral work | $8,158 | [SF1899776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899776/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [580-582 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/580--582-river-st/) | 160 ft NE | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 30A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 2.5 ton heat pump | $3,000 | [E1889139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889139/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Violante St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-violante-st/) | 430 ft N | Electrical | Add AFCI Breakers and move 2 exterior lights and 2 outdoor GFCI's on front porch | $1,000 | [E1903144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903144/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [24 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-rockdale-st/) | 720 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Upgrade existing fence; correct;V927925 | $6,000 | [SF1890815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890815/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [24 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-rector-rd/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Inspect existing electrical service disconnected for over one year, make required safety corrections, and obtain Boston ISD approval/release to connect for Eversource service restoration. | $1,500 | [E1901213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901213/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Violante St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-violante-st/) | 360 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895435/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [110a-110 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110a--110-rosewood-st/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install - new steps, floor,baluster, and railing | $2,500 | [SF1895061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895061/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 260 ft W | Alteration or repair | To confirm occupancy for an existing 2 family home. | Not listed | [ALT1881585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881585/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [615 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-river-st/) | 310 ft W | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1890050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890050/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [615 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-river-st/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire for air handler. Wire electric water heater | $1,500 | [E1890058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890058/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 260 ft W | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement | $1,100 | [PL1887235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887235/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 260 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1881585 occupancy committee.remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in exsisting footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $23,700 | [SF1879375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879375/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [663 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663-river-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | insulate walls and attic with cellulose | $11,478 | [SF1867567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867567/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Caton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-caton-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Complete re wire of all three units | $18,000 | [E1802858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1802858/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [71 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-rosewood-st/) | 640 ft NW | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $14,185 | [SF1872544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872544/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family, no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1657414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1657414/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo ceiling in bedroom where needed, repair sheetrock where needed in both bedrooms ceilings and walls, install 4 new windows, window trim, door trim, baseboard trim, install 2 new bedroom doors, finish floors, tape prime and paint | $20,000 | [SF1870206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870206/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [96 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-rosewood-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,252 | [PL1862496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862496/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [96 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-rosewood-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,252 | [G1862495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862495/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7-11 Edgewater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-edgewater-dr/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | This is to do an interior fit-out of a restaurant with a seating capacity of 100 people between the bar liquor and hot/cold sandwiches. GC will build a commercial kitchen with exhaust hood and make-up air systems; 3 bathrooms,1 office. Changing occupancy from Liquor Store to a restaurant. | $700,000 | [ALT1830427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830427/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [41 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-rosewood-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair sub facia and soffit, 6x6 suport beams, gutter and shiplap, install new facia and sofit, pvc trim | $7,700 | [SF1864096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864096/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [40 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-rockdale-st/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862545/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [12-14 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--14-rockdale-st/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1861382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861382/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 790 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $74,100 | [SF1855824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855824/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 790 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $74,100 | [E1855827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855827/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [48-50 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-rockdale-st/) | 420 ft N | Alteration or repair | Basement air sealing and insulation with fiberglass. | $5,227 | [SF1844860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844860/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [26 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-rockdale-st/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | 100 amp upgrade | $18,000 | [E1855920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855920/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 790 ft NW | Electrical | Service conductor refeed due to meter being relocated to exterior of home. | $2,200 | [E1855799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855799/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [48 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-mattakeeset-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(864773) | $5,000 | [SF1846797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846797/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [91-93 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91--93-hollingsworth-st/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851466/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-rosewood-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo of existing deck. Dig four holes 4ft below freezing frame. New two story deck same dimensions as before. | $28,500 | [SF1849739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849739/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [62 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-rosewood-st/) | 550 ft NW | Electrical | Changing meter bank to a three gang with bypass for common area service meter service stay the same at 200A | $8,000 | [E1848299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848299/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-rector-rd/) | 650 ft SW | Other | Replace Stair railing | $1,000 | [SF1848092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848092/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [14 Tesla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tesla-st/) | 270 ft E | Electrical | change out old service equipment for new and go from 100 to 200 amps | $2,000 | [E1846566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846566/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [42 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hollingsworth-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the mass save program. No structural changes. | $549 | [SF1841960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841960/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [30 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosewood-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Attic Insulation, Air Sealing, Door Weatherstripping & Miscellaneous Insulation Measures. | $4,709 | [SF1838948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838948/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mattakeeset-st/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1845361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845361/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1651-1657 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1651--1657-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Rewire wire space to accommodate new restaurant | $30,000 | [E1878673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878673/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [8 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-rosewood-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow-in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow-in dense-pack cellulose inside walls Roof removal and replacement | $23,300 | [SF1883793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883793/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [47 Monponset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-monponset-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Service upgrade 100A to 200A, and 2 3 tons mini split 40A each | $7,000 | [E1880893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880893/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [8 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-rosewood-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Remove existing furnace and install one new OxBox J962X100CU5SEA gas furnace, including all required venting, gas, electrical connections, start-up, and inspections. | $1,400 | [G1873035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873035/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [7 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-rosewood-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 11 sq architectural asphalt shingles | $9,600 | [SF1872486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872486/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [12 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-rosewood-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Test gas line for meter to be re installed | $400 | [G1868433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868433/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [1641-1649 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1641--1649-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | installed 6 hardwire 120 volt smoke detectors | $1,200 | [EFA1863766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863766/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Alpine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-alpine-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 4 windows for replacement. Work to be done in unit 38. No structural changes. | $6,802 | [SF1861027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861027/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [12 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-rosewood-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Wire 240v hot water tank | $1,000 | [E1856220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856220/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [38 Monponset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-monponset-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Remove two (2) knob and tube circuits and install two (2) new 15amp dedicated Romex circuits. Rewire receptacles and switches where knob and tube exists. | $1,879 | [E1853159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853159/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1651-1657 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1651--1657-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | This is a renovation of a commercial space to restaurant. We will build a commercial kitchen and ADA bathroom. Electrical and plumbing per code and per plan.; | $261,800 | [ALT1813975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1813975/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 11:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/596-river-st/