# Building permits at 8 Rector Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 7-11 Edgewater Dr, permitted Jun 24.

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 11: Replace Stair railing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Other | Replace Stair railing | $1,000 | [SF1848092](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848092/) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 22 panels-system size of 9.020 Kw-No battery storage to be installed. | $38,696 | [SF1727390](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1727390/) |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Solar | Install of roof mounted pv solar panels- system size of 22 panels-system size of 9.020 Kw-No battery storage to be installed. -No changes to existing electrical service | $38,696 | [E1727392](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1727392/) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Roofing | Roof replacement | $22,500 | [SF1711001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1711001/) |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Solar | Install of Roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 6.480 KW - 16 pv panels- No battery storage to be installed. | $35,705 | [SF1671889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1671889/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 6.020 Kw-14 panels-no battery to be installed | $34,976 | [SF1654875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1654875/) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Solar | Install of roof mounted PV solar panels-system size of 6.020 Kw-14 panels-no battery to be installed-No changes to existing electrical service | $34,976 | [E1654879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1654879/) |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Fire systems | Installing 11 carbon/smoke fire alarms. The cost of the installation is referenced to permit number E521877. | Not listed | [EFA542152](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA542152/) |
| Oct 20, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom wall and floor repair tiles, plaster,prime paint Kitchen install ceramic tiles,replace cabinets No plumbing and no electric work Basement ceiling- install fire code sheetrock for storage area in 1/2 of basement area | $7,500 | [SF531057](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF531057/) |
| Sep 22, 2015 | Electrical | 1) Complete electrical rewiring on the 1st floor + 8 lighting fixtures + 25 receptacles + 3 smoke alarms + 1 smoke carbon monoxide. 2)Rewiring front + back stairway lights + 3 smoke alarms + 3 smoke carbon monoxide (1st,2nd & 3rd floors) 3) rewiring basement light (5 fixtures) + 1 smoke carbon monox | $2,000 | [E521877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E521877/) |
| May 19, 2015 | Electrical | New service, public meter.; removal of illegal wiring in basement and relocating meters outside. | $1,800 | [E473783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E473783/) |
| May 12, 2015 | Alteration or repair | demo and redo 1st floor bathroom | $1,800 | [SF471299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF471299/) |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Electrical | Install public meter | $1,200 | [E446234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E446234/) |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Repair rear deck to its original form, reapair or replace decking, hand rails, all damaged woodwork, fasteners and bolts. | $7,200 | [SF226789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF226789/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7 Caton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-caton-st/) | 100 ft W | Electrical | Complete re wire of all three units | $18,000 | [E1802858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1802858/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [27 Ralwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-ralwood-rd/) | 930 ft NW | 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 28, 2026 | [584-586 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/584--586-river-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install 8 replacement windows - no strucutral work | $8,158 | [SF1899776](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899776/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8 Violante St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-violante-st/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Add AFCI Breakers and move 2 exterior lights and 2 outdoor GFCI's on front porch | $1,000 | [E1903144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903144/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [24 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-rector-rd/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 980 ft S | Plumbing | Extend and run gas line to gas stove. | $600 | [G1891155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1891155/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6 Violante St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-violante-st/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1895435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895435/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [110a-110 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110a--110-rosewood-st/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install - new steps, floor,baluster, and railing | $2,500 | [SF1895061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895061/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [17 Holmfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-holmfield-av/) | 780 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | To confirm occupancy for an existing 2 family home. | Not listed | [ALT1881585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881585/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [615 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-river-st/) | 350 ft NE | Plumbing | Plumbing of electric water heater | $2,000 | [PL1890050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890050/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [615 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-river-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Wire 2 ton outdoor condenser with disconnect and communication wire for air handler. Wire electric water heater | $1,500 | [E1890058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890058/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [580-582 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/580--582-river-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 30A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60-amp AC disconnect with surge arrester sizing per manufacturer name plate. • Install a 20-amp circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle with in-use weatherproof cover. for a 2.5 ton heat pump | $3,000 | [E1889139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889139/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 390 ft NE | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement | $1,100 | [PL1887235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887235/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [611 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-river-st/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1881585 occupancy committee.remove tub/shower, replace with new tub/shower in exsisting footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. | $23,700 | [SF1879375](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879375/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [15 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-massasoit-st/) | 950 ft SW | 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/) | 290 ft SW | 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/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Service upgrade 100A to 200A, and 2 3 tons mini split 40A each | $7,000 | [E1880893](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880893/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [71 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-rosewood-st/) | 730 ft N | Roofing | Remove 15 existing square of roofing check for rot and replace with 15 new square of roofing to code | $14,185 | [SF1872544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872544/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of existing single family, no work to be done. | Not listed | [ALT1657414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1657414/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [67 Oakcrest Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-oakcrest-rd/) | 970 ft W | 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 8, 2026 | [33 Rector Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-rector-rd/) | 370 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [96 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-rosewood-st/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,252 | [PL1862496](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862496/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [96 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-rosewood-st/) | 440 ft N | Plumbing | Replacement of gas water heater | $2,252 | [G1862495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862495/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [720 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-river-st/) | 980 ft SW | 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 | [40 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-rockdale-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade. 200amps to 300amps Run circuits for 2 stoves Run circuits for 2 heat pumps | $15,000 | [E1862545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862545/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [25 Alpine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-alpine-st/) | 550 ft W | 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 12, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 650 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $74,100 | [SF1855824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855824/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 650 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 7.38 KW 18 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $74,100 | [E1855827](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855827/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [48-50 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48--50-rockdale-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Basement air sealing and insulation with fiberglass. | $5,227 | [SF1844860](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844860/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [30 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-massasoit-st/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Rewired 2 bath room and kitchen and laundry closet | $7,000 | [E1845277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845277/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [92 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/92-hollingsworth-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Service conductor refeed due to meter being relocated to exterior of home. | $2,200 | [E1855799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855799/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [38 Monponset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-monponset-st/) | 730 ft S | 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 | [48 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-mattakeeset-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(864773) | $5,000 | [SF1846797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846797/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [91-93 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/91--93-hollingsworth-st/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1851466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851466/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-rosewood-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demo of existing deck. Dig four holes 4ft below freezing frame. New two story deck same dimensions as before. | $28,500 | [SF1849739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849739/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Massasoit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-massasoit-st/) | 980 ft S | 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 | [62 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-rosewood-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Changing meter bank to a three gang with bypass for common area service meter service stay the same at 200A | $8,000 | [E1848299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848299/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [14 Tesla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tesla-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | change out old service equipment for new and go from 100 to 200 amps | $2,000 | [E1846566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846566/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [34 Mattakeeset St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-mattakeeset-st/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200 amps | $5,000 | [E1845361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845361/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [196 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 21, 2026 | [20 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-osceola-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 17, 2026 | [24 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-rockdale-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Upgrade existing fence; correct;V927925 | $6,000 | [SF1890815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890815/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [50 Wachusett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-wachusett-st/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 28 panels - 11.48kW DC. No ESS | $64,758 | [E1897372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897372/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Main panel replacement | $2,500 | [E1872330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872330/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Wire up new ac unit | $600 | [E1871372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871372/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7-11 Edgewater Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--11-edgewater-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | This is to do an interior fit-out of a restaurant with a seating capacity of 100 people between the bar liquor and hot/cold sandwiches. GC will build a commercial kitchen with exhaust hood and make-up air systems; 3 bathrooms,1 office. Changing occupancy from Liquor Store to a restaurant. | $700,000 | [ALT1830427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830427/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [41 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-rosewood-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Repair sub facia and soffit, 6x6 suport beams, gutter and shiplap, install new facia and sofit, pvc trim | $7,700 | [SF1864096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864096/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [12 Osceola St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-osceola-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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 | [26 Rockdale St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-rockdale-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | 100 amp upgrade | $18,000 | [E1855920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855920/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [180 Ruskindale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-ruskindale-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Demolition | Tear down roofing over stairs | $1,000 | [SF1844936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844936/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [16 Ranley Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-ranley-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement. No structural changes. | $3,898 | [SF1847940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847940/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [42 Hollingsworth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-hollingsworth-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization and air sealing with the mass save program. No structural changes. | $549 | [SF1841960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841960/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [30 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-rosewood-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Attic Insulation, Air Sealing, Door Weatherstripping & Miscellaneous Insulation Measures. | $4,709 | [SF1838948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838948/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-04 08:50 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/