# Building permits at 797-801 River St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 new building at 77 Blake St, permitted Aug 19.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Dec 5, 2025: Re wire existing salon and existing 20 Amp circuits to accommodate new salon owners specifications. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 70 more permits (65 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Electrical | Re wire existing salon and existing 20 Amp circuits to accommodate new salon owners specifications. Rough and finish wiring for new interior partitions. Relocate and install several Exit and Emergency lights. Add several recessed lights. | $8,000 | [E1803390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1803390/) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | construction of new partition walls to create rooms for training and classes, following architectural plans and complying with Massachusetts and city of Boston building codes | $27,000 | [SF1791074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1791074/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sign | Business sign | $3,455 | [ALT1697908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1697908/) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Electrical | Wire new partitioned rooms and haircutting stations | $3,000 | [E944712](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E944712/) |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Fire systems | FACP with 30 initiating devices and 40 annunciation | $4,500 | [EFA862176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA862176/) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Electrical | Install new 600 amp single phase service | $10,000 | [E676916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E676916/) |
| Jul 5, 2016 | Electrical | Wire new (8) residential 7 (2) commercial units. Public hallway, parking, & laundry room | $50,000 | [E587061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E587061/) |
| May 31, 2016 | Plumbing | New construction - plumbing and gas work for bathrooms, kitchens, heat and laundries | $100,000 | [PL595160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL595160/) |
| May 31, 2016 | Plumbing | Install furnaces and boilers | $10,000 | [G595159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G595159/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-river-st/) | 190 ft S | Solar | Commercial rooftop installation 146.34kW solar system | $112,755 | [ALT1859899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859899/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-river-st/) | 190 ft S | Solar | Commercial rooftop solar installation of 146.34kW solar system | $56,691 | [E1859921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859921/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [6 Linden Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-linden-av/) | 230 ft N | Plumbing | Sewage ejector toilet vantu shower in basement | $6,000 | [PL1848912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848912/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-blake-st/) | 410 ft NW | Electrical | Wiring two recreational room and bathroom area in basement also changing meter socket to three gang meter socket. | $9,500 | [E1833343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1833343/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [20 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-osceola-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906014/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [25 Agnes Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-agnes-av/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Repairs to roof and blocking of walls. | $18,000 | [SF1904595](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904595/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [47 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47-blake-st/) | 900 ft NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $36,600 | [E1904139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904139/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1-3 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-locust-st/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Basement ADU. Service upgrade adding two meters | $22,000 | [E1894507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894507/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [20 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-osceola-st/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | 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 15, 2026 | [5 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-mercer-st/) | 660 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 760 ft W | Plumbing | add a new bathroom in the basement | $4,500 | [PL1900902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900902/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [39 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blake-st/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Installing a 5 indoor unit mini split system | $33,000 | [E1896418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896418/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [16 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-blake-st/) | 410 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding a room two bathrooms and an exercise room into the basement; | $125,000 | [ALT1878774](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1878774/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [92 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-radcliffe-rd/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | repair the front entry steps | $3,500 | [SF1890144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890144/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [20 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-oakcrest-rd/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | 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/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1894616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894616/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [39 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-blake-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $9,000 | [SF1886101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886101/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [310 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/310-wood-av/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps Add public meter | $7,500 | [E1887990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887990/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [14 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-oakcrest-rd/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | install: toilets, lavs, showers, kitchen sink and tubs | $1,400 | [PL1862835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862835/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [17 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-blake-st/) | 380 ft NW | 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/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Steam boiler wiring | $800 | [E1874240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874240/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Main panel replacement | $2,500 | [E1872330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872330/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [67 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-oakcrest-rd/) | 970 ft NE | 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 14, 2026 | [1-3 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-locust-st/) | 840 ft N | Solar | We are removing 13 current solar panels due to roof work, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed. Removal & Reinstall. We are not the roofers. No upgrades, no changes. No ground electrical will be touched. | $1,690 | [SF1868235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868235/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1-3 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-locust-st/) | 840 ft N | Solar | We are removing 13 current solar panels for emergency repairs, as well reinstalling once roof work is completed. Removal & Reinstall. We are not the roofers. No upgrades, No changes. No ground electrical will be touched. The system will be reinstalled as originally installed. | $1,690 | [E1868302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868302/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [6 Frazer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-frazer-st/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Adding public meter. | $7,500 | [E1867808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867808/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [19-21 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-osceola-st/) | 840 ft SE | 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/) | 840 ft SE | Plumbing | replace heating boiler | $5,000 | [G1863341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863341/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [720 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-river-st/) | 990 ft E | 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 18, 2026 | [25 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-blake-st/) | 540 ft NW | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,200 | [E1860525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860525/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [314 Wood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314-wood-av/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | 1st fl lvg.rm ext install 10 ea 120v rec's/ install 8ea recessed lgt's w/3ea sw's.2nd fl office,bathroom and closet ext(office.install 4ea rec's and 4ea recessed lgt's,bathroom,install 2ea rec's, 2ea recessed lgt's, 1ea vanity lgt and 1ea bathroom fan/lgt. closet,install 1ea rec and 3ea lgt's | $5,500 | [E1861086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861086/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 900 ft E | 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/) | 900 ft E | 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 | [25 George St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-george-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | 1) new sub panel for garage. 2) new lighting and plugs for garage. 3) new underground feeder in trench for garage power. 4) new 1/2 PVC conduit for low voltage cable. | $4,500 | [E1857300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857300/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [14 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-oakcrest-rd/) | 350 ft NE | 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/) | 350 ft NE | 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 1, 2026 | [25 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-blake-st/) | 540 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $8,000 | [SF1846912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846912/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [15 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-mercer-st/) | 730 ft N | 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 22, 2026 | [96a-96 Radcliffe Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96a--96-radcliffe-rd/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade service from existing service 100amp to 200amp move all the meter gang outdoor, replace two new panels | $9,800 | [E1852528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1-3 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--3-locust-st/) | 840 ft N | Roofing | Strip and re-roof 16sq 1 layer | $10,323 | [SF1848122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848122/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [25 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-belnel-rd/) | 630 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1848001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848001/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [25 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-belnel-rd/) | 630 ft SE | 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/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) | 610 ft SE | 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), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [24 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Wire thermostat Install Internet jack Door bell /intercom | $1,000 | [ELV1908160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1908160/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [24 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Install 4 Smoke detectors | $3,000 | [EFA1908159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1908159/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [24 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Rewire Entire 3rd floor Apartment | $18,000 | [E1908157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908157/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-joyce-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace kitchen cabinet, 5 windows,1exterior door,front entrance stairs | $45,000 | [SF1905696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905696/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [196 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 18, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 14, 2026 | [36 Ralston Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-ralston-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Add 3 means of egress window in basement. | $9,000 | [ALT1896758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1896758/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [79 Taunton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-taunton-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing vinyl siding, wrap the house with tyvek, install trims around windows and wrap with aluminum. Install vinyl siding and soffit, j-channel and corners. | $37,000 | [SF1888406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888406/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [120 Belnel Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-belnel-rd/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 | [56 Rosebery Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-rosebery-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Main panel swap | $2,600 | [E1894537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894537/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7 Hopewell Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-hopewell-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 20, 2026 | [79 Taunton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79-taunton-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Siding job, remove meter and replace. | $1,000 | [E1889857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889857/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [77 Blake St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-blake-st/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Construct 2-1/2 Story, two-family dwelling on newly created lot (3,480 sq. ft). Scope includes creating a new driveway access easement for both 79 (two parking spaces) &; 77 Blake St with four spaces at the rear. In conjunction with; ALT1695850;Note:File Amendment for: 1) Second means of Egress for  | $500,000 | [ERT1695842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1695842/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [15 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-massasoit-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Provide one 15A, underground circuit for the gazebo outside. | $2,500 | [E1882951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882951/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [24 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | remodeling existing bathroom and kitchen and building new laundry | $6,000 | [PL1865776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865776/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [13 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-joyce-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic with blown in cellulose insulation. | $3,842 | [SF1860904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860904/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | adding a porch cover to the front entrance - only | $7,000 | [ALT1772316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1772316/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Wire up new ac unit | $600 | [E1871372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871372/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [43 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-wachusett-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [22 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-joyce-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $59,100 | [SF1859323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859323/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [22 Joyce Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-joyce-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $59,100 | [E1859327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859327/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Alpine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-alpine-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi NE | Demolition | Tear down roofing over stairs | $1,000 | [SF1844936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844936/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [24 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-wachusett-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Kitchen and Bathroom remodel, Foam Insulation, wondows replacement, Sister joists. | $171,364 | [ALT1844942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844942/) |

## 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 |  | 5 Linden Av | 150 ft N | To add a dormer to each side of the attic to create a master bedroom and bathroom | [BOA1899681](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-09 |
| Requested |  | 5 Mercer St | 660 ft N | To confirm occupancy of 1 family --- Scope of work ● New addition ● New bedrooms ● New bathrooms ● New… | [BOA1853472](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-26 |
| Requested |  | 816 to 818 River St | 290 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1731807](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2025-06-09 |
| Requested |  | 816 to 818 River St | 290 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1723162](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Submitted" | 2025-05-20 |
| Approved | May 14, 2026 | 43 Wachusett St | 0.25 mi SE | To add a porch cover to the front entrance - only | [BOA1797694](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-11-12 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on River St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [800 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-river-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [812 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/812-river-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024
- [819 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/819-river-st/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [821 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/821-river-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [750 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750-river-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [850 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850-river-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [720 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-river-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [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
- [885 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/885-river-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 22:49 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 14, 16:47 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 70 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/797--801-river-st/