# Building permits at 70 Standard St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $750,000 new building at 96 Standard St, permitted Sep 17.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Oct 16, 2024: To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 300 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation | $2,877 | [SF1660360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1660360/) |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Electrical | Low voltage wireless burglar alarm installation | $300 | [ELV1544833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1544833/) |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Insulation, weatherization for ma save program | $6,500 | [SF1180121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1180121/) |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Roofing | Entire roof, fascia and soffits replacement of the main house | $18,500 | [SF1165146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1165146/) |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Electrical | Kitchen renovation Bathroom renovation 13 recesseed lights Smoke detector | $4,000 | [E882592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E882592/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Plumbing | kitchen and bathroom renovation | $5,000 | [PL883086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL883086/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Plumbing | stove replacement | $150 | [G883087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G883087/) |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen, full bath, half bath, add bookshelves in dining room, replace front and rear doors | $90,100 | [SF879266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF879266/) |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Electrical | Low Voltage Wireless Burglar Alarm Installation | $199 | [ELV876966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV876966/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 130 ft N | Electrical | Relocating meter from basement to outside | $3,600 | [E1868946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868946/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 130 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $43,893 | [SF1861278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861278/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 130 ft N | Electrical | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 6 panels - 2.46kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $30,725 | [E1861282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861282/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [71 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-standard-st/) | 120 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,285 | [SF1855158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855158/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 480 ft S | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation with closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $175,000 | [SF1906107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906107/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [63 Idaho St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-idaho-st/) | 880 ft E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 770 ft S | Plumbing | Install two (2) gas boilers with 639,000 MBH each for a total of 1,278,000 MHB. | $98,139 | [G1901795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901795/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [96 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-standard-st/) | 300 ft NW | New building | Proposed 3-story, 3-dwelling-unit residential structure with an unfinished basement (non-habitable space) and a single means of egress. Equipped with a fire alarm system and an NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system. Includes 3 parking spaces, 1 EV-ready charging space and solar-ready infrastructure.; Subje | $750,000 | [ERT1652131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1652131/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 960 ft E | Solar | Replace defective solar modules | $499 | [E1890040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890040/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 930 ft SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $14,286 | [ALT1866998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866998/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [14 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-groveland-st/) | 930 ft SE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $33,335 | [E1867001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867001/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 940 ft SE | 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/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | install: stove and boiler | $5,000 | [G1887901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887901/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1885829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885829/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing the existing electrical meter, service disconnect, mast, and weather head to upgrade the system to a 100 AMP capacity. This replacement is necessary due to the current poor condition of the existing equipment. | $2,200 | [E1880332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880332/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 940 ft SE | Addition | To build addition to existing single family as per attached plans. | $248,620 | [ALT1867351](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1867351/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867532/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 980 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [SF1862561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862561/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 980 ft NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $71,700 | [E1862562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862562/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 770 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attics and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, sill insulation, and door weather strips. | $14,850 | [SF1844850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844850/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 380 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [SF1847815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847815/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [252 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/252-manchester-st/) | 380 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 kw 20 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $80,700 | [E1847816](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847816/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-standard-st/) | 600 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof with CertainTeed shingles. | $19,665 | [SF1846109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846109/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure proper operation. | $2,100 | [PL1845762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845762/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8 Menton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-menton-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | install and connect Weil-McLain GV90+3 Boiler with Heat-Flo 40 Gallon Water Heater, including all gas, water, venting, and heating connections, followed by startup and testing to ensure pr | $2,100 | [G1845760](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845760/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 | [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/) | 0.20 mi E | Addition | Build addition per plans, including remodeling the existing kitchen and bathroom, and construct a new dormer and bathroom on the second floor of the existing house. | $300,000 | [ALT1853186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1853186/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,700 | [SF1866947](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866947/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,700 | [E1866956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866956/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | New SPAN panel to be installed at site in a code compliant location - Replace meter and service disconnect - 100 AMP | $9,200 | [E1865233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865233/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8 Verndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-verndale-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | install OxBox J801V100CM5SEA, complete all required plumbing connections, secure the installation, and test the system to ensure proper operation | $1,600 | [G1862076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862076/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [15 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-caryll-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID- 870424) | $3,000 | [SF1856240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856240/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | rip and replacee roof with shingles asphalt | $7,000 | [SF1843538](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843538/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 19:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-standard-st/