# Building permits at 72 Clearwater Dr, Boston, MA

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

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 28, 2025: 10 panel solar array with 13.5 KWH ESS battery backup system that ties into existing electrical system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (54 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 840 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 10 covers 121r River St, 0.19 mi south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | Solar | 10 panel solar array with 13.5 KWH ESS battery backup system that ties into existing electrical system | $22,180 | [ALT1659719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1659719/) |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Solar | 10 panel roof-mount solar array with ESS 13.5 KWH batttery backup system that ties into existing electrical system. | $9,090 | [E1659724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1659724/) |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Other | replacing damaged steps and building new | $10,300 | [SF238336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF238336/) |

## 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 60 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo drywall in second floor bathtub and replace with a new shower. Inspection for fire stopping and/or insulation. | $15,419 | [SF1900920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900920/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/) | 60 ft E | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1900934](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900934/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 40 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [63 Sanford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-sanford-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906002/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [15 Dr. Mary Moore Beatty Ci](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-dr.-mary-moore-beatty-ci/) | 820 ft SW | 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/) | 390 ft SE | Plumbing | Convert bathtub to shower in second floor bathroom. Replace valve. | $4,000 | [PL1904982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904982/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1135 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-morton-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Trench electrical and install pole light, wire electric gates | $3,500 | [E1904568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904568/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [7-11 Glenmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-glenmore-st/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | New baths New kitchens New laundry's Electric water heaters | $18,900 | [PL1904537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904537/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [96 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-standard-st/) | 840 ft W | 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 9, 2026 | [174 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/174-manchester-st/) | 840 ft E | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,850 | [SF1894082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894082/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [201 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-manchester-st/) | 360 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/) | 820 ft S | 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/) | 820 ft S | 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/) | 730 ft S | 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/) | 730 ft S | 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/) | 620 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [186 Manchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/186-manchester-st/) | 700 ft 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/) | 700 ft 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/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bath renovations | $27,000 | [SF1879764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879764/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 470 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 31, 2026 | [54-56 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54--56-cedar-st/) | 500 ft SE | 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/) | 500 ft SE | 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/) | 430 ft 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 7, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 890 ft N | 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/) | 890 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [25 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-groveland-st/) | 730 ft S | 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/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867532/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 580 ft W | 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/) | 580 ft W | 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 26, 2026 | [30 Caryll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-caryll-st/) | 470 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/) | 470 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4 Countryside Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-countryside-dr/) | 890 ft N | 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/) | 950 ft 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 23, 2026 | [77 Standard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-standard-st/) | 580 ft W | 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/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Insulating walls with blown in cellulose | $5,285 | [SF1855158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855158/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-groveland-st/) | 910 ft S | 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/) | 590 ft N | 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 | [36 Groveland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-groveland-st/) | 620 ft S | 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/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | 680 ft SW | 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/) | 620 ft S | 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/) | 620 ft S | 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), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [18 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-druid-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Stripping re-roof: approximately 16 squares of existing asphalt shingles.Remove debris from premises. | $13,000 | [SF1902336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902336/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [201 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201-river-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 14, 2026 | [18-20 Monson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-monson-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replacing two exhaust fans in the bathrooms | $1,200 | [E1900820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900820/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [14 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-druid-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | 200A Service Upgrade + HVAC (27k system + 12k system + water heaters 50 GAL + 1 electric baseboard heater) | $6,000 | [E1896707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896707/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [19 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-druid-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Strip &Re Shingle, Approx - 18 Squares / Work Description Attached ( Contract ) | $11,300 | [SF1889786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889786/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [130 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/130-river-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Remove old 30 SQ roof and install new | $20,000 | [SF1872154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872154/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [32 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-druid-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 4.35kw rooftop solar array | $13,202 | [SF1860426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860426/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [32 Druid St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-druid-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Installation of 4.35kw rooftop solar array | $13,202 | [E1860432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860432/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [6 Pine Ridge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-pine-ridge-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing glass folding windows and dump. Frame 7 window openings. Purchase and install 7 new vinyl windows with all new window trim. | $11,250 | [SF1863773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863773/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6 Pine Ridge Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-pine-ridge-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house and garage. Gutter Guards installation (Garage(all 4 sides) and rear upper gutter of home). | $18,699 | [SF1859963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859963/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1185 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1185-morton-st/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) | 0.25 mi E | 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/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32-34 Sturbridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32--34-sturbridge-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade | $850 | [E1857929](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857929/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [121 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/121-river-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) |

## 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 | 0.19 mi S | 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 |  | 21r Druid St | 0.21 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Demo old garage and build a new one three car garage" | [BOA1773328](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-09 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Clearwater Dr with permits, nearest house number first:

- [68 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-clearwater-dr/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [76 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-clearwater-dr/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [40 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-clearwater-dr/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [37 Clearwater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-clearwater-dr/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 16:30 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 11, 10:47 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-clearwater-dr/