# Building permits at 90 Geneva Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M alteration or repair at 270 Columbia Rd, permitted May 13.

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 27: Two, 2.25-inch diameter environmental borings to be advanced to 10 feet below ground surface to evaluate. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Grading | Two, 2.25-inch diameter environmental borings to be advanced to 10 feet below ground surface to evaluate environmental subsurface conditions on footprint of previous residence for landfill disposal characterization. Minimal disturbance to surface. Property is abandoned. | $1,750 | [SF1837666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1837666/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

49 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/) | 220 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 820 ft 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 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 860 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/) | 920 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/) | 950 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/) | 980 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 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 620 ft N | Electrical | Replace bath exhaust fan | $1,272 | [E1900255](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900255/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/) | 270 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888959/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $11,000 | [SF1896469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896469/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [8-10 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-brinsley-st/) | 810 ft 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/) | 890 ft 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/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Full strip and replacement of shingles | $16,000 | [SF1886632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886632/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [30 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-castlegate-rd/) | 890 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/) | 950 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/) | 980 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 1,000 ft W | 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/) | 1,000 ft W | 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/) | 930 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/) | 720 ft S | 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/) | 500 ft N | 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/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $6,993 | [SF1859602](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859602/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [4 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-brinsley-st/) | 860 ft 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/) | 910 ft E | Roofing | Remove the old roof and install the new roof | $25,674 | [SF1857336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857336/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 660 ft NW | 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/) | 910 ft N | 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/) | 660 ft NW | 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/) | 550 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-brinsley-st/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Fixing outdoor stairs, repairing wood and painting front porch | $5,000 | [SF1849259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849259/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | panel and new electrical meter to provide electrical service for an ADU | $11,000 | [E1904581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904581/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 1, 2026 | [55 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-pasadena-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | 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 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1895103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895103/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – amended roof-to-curtainwall flashing & support detail per ASK-03.2 amending detail #8 of the approved permit drawings under ALT1833532. | Not listed | [A1882265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1882265/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.21 mi 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 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [270 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/270-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | City of Boston / Boston Public Schools – Fire Protection renovation and upgrades at exterior main entry soffit and Fire Alarm renovation and upgrades throughout the school. Related work associated with City of Boston / Boston Public Schools SF1829119. | $2,395,700 | [ALT1833532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833532/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [477-481 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--481-blue-hill-av/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.22 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 |  | 155 to 157 Washington St | 0.21 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:

- [96 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-geneva-av/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [104 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-geneva-av/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [72 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-geneva-av/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [40 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [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 2026-10-12 02:15 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 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-geneva-av/