# Building permits at 69 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. Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Rebuild back 12'x16' deck in existing footprint. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild back 12'x16' deck in existing footprint. | $31,800 | [SF1764298](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1764298/) | | Oct 4, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Install 13 replacement windows no structural changes | $5,511 | [SF760748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF760748/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 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 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 160 ft E | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 230 ft S | 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/) | 230 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 620 ft E | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 36sq + remove and install one new skylight. | $44,545 | [SF1901532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901532/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 390 ft SE | 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/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Attic, slope, kneewall, walls, overhang insulation | $11,964 | [SF1897931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897931/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 440 ft S | 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/) | 440 ft S | 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/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 390 ft SE | 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/) | 440 ft E | 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/) | 440 ft E | 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 10, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 470 ft E | 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/) | 820 ft E | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [132 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-beaver-st/) | 660 ft SW | Other | Remove illegal kitchen and correct and close violation #860064 and return basement to storage only | $1,000 | [SF1872367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872367/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | | May 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single-family dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom demolition, minor framing modifications, full upgrade of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and associated finish work. | $140,000 | [SF1845267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845267/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install an egress window and a Landscaping wall | $2,500 | [SF1837591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837591/) | | May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 600 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Kitchen | $3,500 | [PL1906683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906683/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 gas stove | $500 | [G1906685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906685/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen gut and renovation. | $53,700 | [SF1894917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894917/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [29 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-business-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [46 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 9 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $9,105 | [SF1855441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855441/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) | | May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1613580976, 1802243665 ) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $13,000 | [SF1839547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839547/) | ## 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: - [70 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-child-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [65 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-child-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 - [62 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-child-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025 - [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [59 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-child-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [87 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-child-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026 - [97 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-child-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 19:20 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, 15:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-child-st/