# Building permits at 72 Geneva Av, Boston, MA

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Rear Porch Repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (53 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Plumbing | pressure test | $300 | [G747802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G747802/) |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Plumbing | Install 2 toilet and 1 lav on the 1st floor | $1,500 | [PL675835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL675835/) |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Electrical | Relocated home owners panel, removed electrical outlets, lights and switches for inspector to inspect, work was done by other electrician, relocated 1st floor panel all work as been done by other electrician. | $2,500 | [E672210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E672210/) |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 2 family to 2 family and Family Day Care in basement and minor renovation.; | $70,600 | [ALT469783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT469783/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 50 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 870 ft W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement water heater | $2,500 | [PL1903818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903818/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 870 ft W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 86 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901642/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901641/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-washington-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901639/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [19 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-washington-st/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 88 windows at the front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901638/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 92 windows at front and rear elevatioins, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1901637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901637/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 450 ft N | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,272 | [E1900255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900255/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 450 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [SF1896469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896469/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [PL1895107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895107/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1895103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895103/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 12 Castlegate Road. Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1877092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877092/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | Apply for permit for secondary address 6 Castlegate Road. Replace 86 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows | $202,000 | [SF1877086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877086/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 127 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $289,000 | [SF1875287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875287/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 85 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $199,000 | [SF1875263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875263/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [14 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-castlegate-rd/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 90 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $211,000 | [SF1875254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875254/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 130 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterioir on new windows. | $305,000 | [SF1875233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875233/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [490 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-blue-hill-av/) | 920 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 114 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $268,000 | [SF1857222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857222/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [486 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/486-blue-hill-av/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 107 windows at front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interioir finishes and caulking at exterior of new windows. | $251,000 | [SF1857220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857220/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $15,314 | [ALT1869071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869071/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-stanwood-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 10.25 KW and 25 modules. No ESS installation. | $35,732 | [E1869074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869074/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Plumbing | replace fixtures | $500 | [PL1876009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1876009/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade wiring into existing panels | $4,500 | [E1870711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870711/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [79 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-devon-st/) | 770 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 950 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing Roof material, install six-foot widths of Ice & Water shield on Eaves and Valleys; Provide and install GAF shingle Roof system replete with aluminum drip edge and cap shingles on Ridges and Hips. 220# Architectural Asphalt Shingle | $20,987 | [SF1864005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864005/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Replace (2) bathroom fans with panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E1862043](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862043/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [65 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-stanwood-st/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 113 windows at the front and rear elevations, including restoration of any disturbed interior finishes and caulking at exterior on new windows. | $265,000 | [SF1857218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857218/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 430 ft N | Plumbing | Full bathroom with sump pump and kitchen(basement) | $4,800 | [PL1852445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852445/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Attic insulation and air sealing to R-60. Unit #3 only. | $3,000 | [SF1853013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853013/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 430 ft N | Electrical | Adding 2 bedroom ADU in basement and swampy meter bank for 3 gang to 4 gang | $13,000 | [E1853065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853065/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [137 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-columbia-rd/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | All work to be performed at the front elevation only Remove and replace window perimeter joint sealants, minor concrete repairs to the front entry portico, install elastomeric coating at the front portico, install a new rubber roof at the front portico | $92,170 | [SF1849202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849202/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | panel and new electrical meter to provide electrical service for an ADU | $11,000 | [E1904581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904581/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Building to be demolished in a dilapidated unsafe condition. Portion of the exterior wall recently collapsed rendering the building unstable. Raze building;dig safe#20262807044 | $10,000 | [SF1841067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841067/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [516-522 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516--522-blue-hill-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect the 1/2 inch gas line to a new owner provided kitchen stove in basement apartment. | $540 | [G1903155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903155/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Install 24 EBU | $2,500 | [E1899654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899654/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [4-18 Cheney St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4--18-cheney-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | In the recently completed (August 10, 2026) 48 residential units building with parking garage (25 spaces), constructed under ERT1254459, relocate the "Fire Department Connection" (FDC) per attached plans and install 24 additional "Emergency Battery Units with Light Heads" (EBUs) per attached plans. | $28,532 | [ALT1896221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896221/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | renovate, kitchens, bathrooms, repair /replace sheetrock as needed, replace HVAC systems, refinish, hardwood floors, prime and paint | $83,000 | [SF1896365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896365/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Divide existing living room, remodel kitchen, replacing windows, doors and flooring | $25,000 | [SF1895108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895108/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [142 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/142-washington-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We are doing unit 1 and unit 3. | $10,000 | [SF1891089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891089/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [161 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-devon-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace (1) exterior door(s), size for size and like for like. No framing or weatherboarding. | $11,031 | [SF1883534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883534/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Temporary diesel generator for 1 day community event. No onsite fuel storage | $300 | [ETS1879963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1879963/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [94 Brunswick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-brunswick-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Installing public meter | $1,000 | [E1877722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877722/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [545-549 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/545--549-blue-hill-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | strip re roof | $541,800 | [SF1874440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874440/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [639-643h Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/639--643h-warren-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Generator for 1 day community event No onsite fuel storage | Not listed | [ETS1867545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1867545/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [17 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-devon-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove, purchase, and install new decking, flooring, and floors 1 & 2. Reinstall existing railings and new stairs. Purchase and install a new exterior door. Replace existing gutters and fascia on front porch. | $20,500 | [SF1863771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863771/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repair outside stairs that leads into the; basement and repair vinyl siding where is need | $5,000 | [SF1859938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859938/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [40-48 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--48-vaughan-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [11 Schuyler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-schuyler-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $27,897 | [SF1846070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846070/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Other | T-mobile cell site modification. Amending ALT1730202;Proposed antenna changes for Beta and Gamma from the E//KRE to a PR6QLUI01 antenna. Adding (2) 8863 RRUs one near Alpha and Beta and 1 near Gamma. Also changed proposed 4480 RRUs to 4495 RRUs. Need to go from (2) to (3) 6x24 hybrids. No change to  | $100,000 | [A1818008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1818008/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Installing new gas piping. | $1,200 | [G1844786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844786/) |

## 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 |  | 415 to 419 Blue Hill Av | 0.24 mi N | Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: "Change occupancy of new tenant space to a small…" | [BOA1859530](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-09 |
| Requested |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 0.24 mi S | To change the occupancy from 24 units and 3 retail stores to 24 units, 2 education centers, and 1art gallery | [BOA1757827](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-01 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Geneva Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [90 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [96 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-geneva-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [40 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [104 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-geneva-av/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [21-23 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--23-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [211 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [227-229 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227--229-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [231-233 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/231--233-geneva-av/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [236 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236-geneva-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 05:48 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, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/