# Building permits at 720 River St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $344,670 alteration or repair at 5 Mercer St, permitted Sep 15. Six permits on record here. The newest, Jun 24: Replace (1) receptacle and box in the living room due to damage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 62 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | Electrical | Replace (1) receptacle and box in the living room due to damage. Replace breaker panel and install AFCI breaker in Unit #43 | $1,100 | [E1863707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863707/) | | Jun 4, 2024 | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in laundry room. | $200 | [G1607315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1607315/) | | May 17, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install decking. | $9,600 | [SF1334134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1334134/) | | Feb 5, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Unit 40, third;floor deck;repair. Replace existing decking, replace existing railings, keep existing column, and replace damaged pieces as needed. | $4,970 | [SF1047870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1047870/) | | Nov 8, 2018 | Electrical | Install (1) underground conduit for outdoor GFCI | $450 | [E897894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E897894/) | | Sep 1, 2010 | Roofing | repair and patch rubber roof,remove and sheetrock cieling in common areas as needed | $3,000 | [SF38873](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF38873/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 62 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-mattakeeset-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Fix vent piping on water heater and vent to chimney | Not listed | [G1906893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906893/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [20 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-osceola-st/) | 340 ft S | Electrical | Install SPAN panel and replace service disconnect | $8,200 | [E1902450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902450/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [20 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-osceola-st/) | 340 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.79 kw 19 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $61,500 | [E1902086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902086/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | to construct a 10x12 storage shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $6,799 | [ALT1896189](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896189/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [50 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-wachusett-st/) | 640 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. No ESS/No Structural. | $92,511 | [SF1897367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897367/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [50 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-wachusett-st/) | 640 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. No ESS | $64,758 | [E1897372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897372/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [24 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-rector-rd/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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 14, 2026 | [36 Ralston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ralston-rd/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Add 3 means of egress window in basement. | $9,000 | [ALT1896758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896758/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [30 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-massasoit-st/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | Extend and run gas line to gas stove. | $600 | [G1891155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891155/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [20 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakcrest-rd/) | 750 ft NW | Other | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1894613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894613/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [20 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakcrest-rd/) | 750 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1894616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894616/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Holmfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-holmfield-av/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | repair damaged dry wall in the finished basement area refinish kitchen cabinets paint throughout replace countertops | $6,000 | [SF1871451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871451/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [120 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-belnel-rd/) | 940 ft S | Addition | Build an addition to the second floor to include Two Bedroom and Two bathroom, Second floor elevation | $100,000 | [ALT1890847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1890847/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [7 Hopewell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hopewell-rd/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade the existing service from 100 amps to 200 amps and relocated the panel breaker from inside the bathroom to new Location. | $4,000 | [E1891452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891452/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [14 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-oakcrest-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Plumbing | install: toilets, lavs, showers, kitchen sink and tubs | $1,400 | [PL1862835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862835/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-river-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Solar | Commercial rooftop installation 146.34kW solar system | $112,755 | [ALT1859899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859899/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [15 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-massasoit-st/) | 250 ft SE | Electrical | Provide one 15A, underground circuit for the gazebo outside. | $2,500 | [E1882951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882951/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [663 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663-river-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | insulate walls and attic with cellulose | $11,478 | [SF1867567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867567/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [47 Monponset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-monponset-st/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade 100A to 200A, and 2 3 tons mini split 40A each | $7,000 | [E1880893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880893/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Caton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-caton-st/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Complete re wire of all three units | $18,000 | [E1802858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1802858/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 290 ft SW | Electrical | Main panel replacement | $2,500 | [E1872330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872330/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | adding a porch cover to the front entrance - only | $7,000 | [ALT1772316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1772316/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [67 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-oakcrest-rd/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | insulating exterior walls using cellulose R15. insulating and air sealing attic, adding cellulose to bring R value to R49. insulating basement rim joists with fiberglass R19. | $6,911 | [SF1862062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862062/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 560 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $54,900 | [SF1864360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864360/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 560 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $54,900 | [E1864361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864361/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [125 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/125-belnel-rd/) | 980 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $53,700 | [E1869574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869574/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-river-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Solar | Commercial rooftop solar installation of 146.34kW solar system | $56,691 | [E1859921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859921/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [19-21 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-osceola-st/) | 390 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [PL1863345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863345/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [19-21 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-osceola-st/) | 390 ft SW | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863341/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Alpine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-alpine-st/) | 530 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 290 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 Kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $48,600 | [SF1851626](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851626/) | | May 26, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 290 ft SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 Kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $48,600 | [E1851627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851627/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [55 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-wachusett-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | 7 panel solar addition to current system | $14,318 | [SF1848287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848287/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [14 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-oakcrest-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Fire systems | Add 6 smokes 2 combo | $4,000 | [EFA1857478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857478/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [14 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-oakcrest-rd/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Rewire whole house with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bath, 1 half bath, kitchen, dining room, livingroom, playroom in basement. Upgrad service from 100amp to 200 amp. | $20,000 | [E1857476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857476/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [30 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-massasoit-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | Rewired 2 bath room and kitchen and laundry closet | $7,000 | [E1845277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845277/) | | May 26, 2026 | [38 Monponset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-monponset-st/) | 840 ft E | 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 21, 2026 | [51 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-wachusett-st/) | 670 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,100 | [SF1849975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849975/) | | May 21, 2026 | [51 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-wachusett-st/) | 670 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $47,100 | [E1849977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849977/) | | May 14, 2026 | [25 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-belnel-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1848001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848001/) | | May 13, 2026 | [30 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-massasoit-st/) | 480 ft SE | Plumbing | Install new plumbing first floor kitchen, Bathroom, Two bathrooms second floor, laundry. | $18,000 | [PL1845995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845995/) | | May 12, 2026 | [55 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-wachusett-st/) | 720 ft S | Solar | 7 panels being added to current solar on home | $14,318 | [E1848280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848280/) | | May 11, 2026 | [8 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-rector-rd/) | 980 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Replace Stair railing | $1,000 | [SF1848092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848092/) | | May 11, 2026 | [25 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-belnel-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100amps to 200 amps. Wire 3.5 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect. Wire electric water heater | $5,000 | [E1847880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847880/) | | May 6, 2026 | [9 Coronado Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-coronado-rd/) | 450 ft W | Plumbing | Water heater replacement. | $5,000 | [PL1844645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844645/) | | May 6, 2026 | [9 Coronado Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-coronado-rd/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps. Panel upgrade to add more slots. Connections to (2) exterior condensers, (1) air handler, and 3 floor mounted heads, and hybrid DHW. | $30,000 | [E1846190](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846190/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [25 Agnes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-agnes-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Repairs to roof and blocking of walls. | $18,000 | [SF1904595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904595/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [27 Ralwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ralwood-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the Mass Save Program. No structural changes. | $8,198 | [SF1903459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903459/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [196 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | strip existing roof install ice water shield new alumiun drip edge new asphalth shingles | $20,600 | [SF1904024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904024/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-mercer-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ;During the review process, the City of Boston advised that a separate permit for lot consolidation; | $344,670 | [ALT1806399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1806399/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [110a-110 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110a--110-rosewood-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install - new steps, floor,baluster, and railing | $2,500 | [SF1895061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895061/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [56 Rosebery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-rosebery-rd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Main panel swap | $2,600 | [E1894537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894537/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [17 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-blake-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | boiler | $6,000 | [G1874389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874389/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-blake-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Steam boiler wiring | $800 | [E1874240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874240/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family, no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1657414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1657414/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Wire up new ac unit | $600 | [E1871372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871372/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [15 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mercer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace meter bank from a 3 gang to a 4 gang to add a public meter space. New electrical meter will be installed while the power is off to the home. Electrical meter will be supported and wired per code. Conduits will be reinstalled into the meter. | $5,120 | [E1852898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852898/) | | May 21, 2026 | [48 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-mattakeeset-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(864773) | $5,000 | [SF1846797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846797/) | | May 21, 2026 | [6 Linden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-linden-av/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Sewage ejector toilet vantu shower in basement | $6,000 | [PL1848912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848912/) | | May 19, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Demolition | Tear down roofing over stairs | $1,000 | [SF1844936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844936/) | | May 4, 2026 | [34 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mattakeeset-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1845361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845361/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on River St with permits, nearest house number first: - [715 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/715-river-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [714 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/714-river-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [706 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-river-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [705 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/705-river-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [750 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750-river-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025 - [679 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/679-river-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025 - [663 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663-river-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [656-658 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/656--658-river-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 - [645 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/645-river-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024 - [797-801 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/797--801-river-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 05:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 6 permits at this address and 62 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-river-st/