# Building permits at 87 Child St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.6M project at 1318-1320 River St, permitted May 5.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Apr 29: Baths fixture replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Plumbing | Baths fixture replacement | $5,000 | [PL1843119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843119/) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel two existing bathrooms Install new electric heat pumps | $102,800 | [SF1834825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1834825/) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Electrical | Wire 3 Heat Pumps remodel 2 bathrooms | $4,000 | [E1836998](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836998/) |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Insulate extior walls with class 1 Celulose | $8,500 | [SF403117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF403117/) |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Change part fascia and part soffit | $10,000 | [SF403093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF403093/) |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove/replace 1 existing exterior door. No structural. | $1,319 | [SF374481](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF374481/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 220 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $50,853 | [SF1890502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890502/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [22 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-perkins-av/) | 220 ft SE | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 13 panels - 5.33kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $35,597 | [E1890507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890507/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 170 ft E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1855071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855071/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/) | 170 ft E | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1855069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855069/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 Kitchen | $3,500 | [PL1906683](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906683/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 940 ft SE | Plumbing | 1 Floor: 1 gas stove | $500 | [G1906685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906685/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [48 Gordon Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/48-gordon-av/) | 790 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 36sq + remove and install one new skylight. | $44,545 | [SF1901532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901532/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 940 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [E1905988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905988/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 400 ft E | Electrical | 200 amp service upgrade from 100 amps. | $3,800 | [E1904044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904044/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/) | 380 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Porch and deck repairs. Replace steps decking and some handrails on existing porch and rear deck. | $13,800 | [SF1901166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901166/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [16 Barry St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-barry-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Full kitchen gut and renovation. | $53,700 | [SF1894917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894917/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [28 Avila Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-avila-rd/) | 400 ft E | Electrical | 200 Amp mpu (main panel upgrade) | $3,600 | [E1890202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890202/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 570 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [SF1877196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877196/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [32 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-linwood-st/) | 570 ft E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.15 KW 15 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $63,300 | [E1877200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877200/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [30 Linwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-linwood-st/) | 570 ft E | Roofing | Strip existing roof of main house and install new artisan shingles. Install ice and water shield at bottom eaves and in valleys. Install 8 inch drip edge at all outside edges. Supply all new pipe boots. Repair trim on rear and front porches and replace with PVC. Clean all roof related debris. | $16,500 | [SF1875361](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875361/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5 Austin St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-austin-st/) | 990 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof - 24sq | $24,520 | [SF1879285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879285/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [132 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-beaver-st/) | 420 ft SW | Other | Remove illegal kitchen and correct and close violation #860064 and return basement to storage only | $1,000 | [SF1872367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872367/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [51 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-child-st/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 14 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,000 | [SF1822412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822412/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [148 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148-beaver-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing single-family dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom demolition, minor framing modifications, full upgrade of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and associated finish work. | $140,000 | [SF1845267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845267/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1409 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1409-river-st/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | replace toilet, sink, and tub | $1,200 | [PL1849297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849297/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [155 Beaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-beaver-st/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 1613580976, 1802243665 ) (Unit-1) (Unit-2) | $13,000 | [SF1839547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839547/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1386-1388 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1386--1388-river-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install an egress window and a Landscaping wall | $2,500 | [SF1837591](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837591/) |
| May 2, 2026 | [12 Perkins Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-perkins-av/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | installing a new service for an ADU building behind the existing house. There is an existing permit open for another electrician. we are ONLY bringing the new service to the building and then the other electrician will take it from there | $5,000 | [E1843878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843878/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [12 Cottage Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-cottage-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906016/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Attic, slope, kneewall, walls, overhang insulation | $11,964 | [SF1897931](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897931/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 entry door; like for like size; no structural changes | $1,485 | [SF1894519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894519/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1420 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1420-river-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | upgrade electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp and add common meter | $3,500 | [E1890209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890209/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [29 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-business-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | rebuild exterior rear stairs | $6,000 | [SF1887455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887455/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house, Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges, Install 6' of ice and water shield on front leading edges and valleys, Install new ridge vent, Install new vent pipe flanges, Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles | $6,500 | [SF1870185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870185/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | 14 roof squares strip and re-roof, IKO Dynasty - Summit Grey | $12,000 | [SF1879749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879749/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2 Greenbrook Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-greenbrook-rd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 to 200A, overhead. | $7,500 | [E1884108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884108/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [54 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-business-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair the porch rotten deck board and hanger | $5,000 | [SF1879792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879792/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [250 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-reservation-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove existing stair bricks, install new ones. Paint rail. Install pavers on walkway; OPEN VIOLATION AT THIS PROPERTY;V888613 | $11,000 | [SF1869568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869568/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [SF1879123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879123/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [19 Donna Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-donna-te/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Remove pre-existent solar array for roof replacement. 19 panels total. Reinstall solar on roof. | $16,000 | [E1879136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879136/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [SF1867897](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867897/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [9 Thompson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-thompson-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $10,000 | [E1867901](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867901/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [211-213 Reservation Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211--213-reservation-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-853176) (Unit 211) | $3,000 | [SF1852487](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852487/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1318-1320 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1318--1320-river-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | Erect 4 story mixed-use structure to consist of 30 residential units (levels 2-4) and ground floor coffee shop (small take-out restaurant; core/shell). Enclosed ground floor parking for 30 cars; stacker parking utilized.;[ePlan] In conjunction with ALT1316466SHORT FORM / DEMO PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXI | $7,605,231 | [ERT1291940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1291940/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11 Business St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-business-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Adding public meter an unit 4 meeter | $8,000 | [E1844869](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844869/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | May 5, 2026 | 4 Adams St | 0.24 mi S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1800604](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-11-24 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [82 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-child-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [97 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97-child-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [77 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77-child-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [104 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-child-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [70 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-child-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [69 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69-child-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025
- [105-107 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105--107-child-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [66 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-child-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [109 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/109-child-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025
- [65 Child St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-child-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:09 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 9, 13:17 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-child-st/