# Building permits at 96 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.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Add a public meter and a 3rd floor meter. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (49 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Electrical | Add a public meter and a 3rd floor meter | $8,000 | [E1767386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1767386/) |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Plumbing | install 2 navien water heaters | $15,200 | [PL1224713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1224713/) |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Plumbing | gas pipe 2 furnaces 2 naviens | $3,500 | [G1224720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1224720/) |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Alteration or repair | repair front porch to same scope and size | $3,000 | [SF744681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF744681/) |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Alteration or repair | repair back porch to same scope same size | $5,000 | [SF650817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF650817/) |
| Oct 6, 2015 | Plumbing | Moving gas feed for Range in first floor apartment. | $500 | [G526646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G526646/) |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Plumbing | Install water heater | $1,000 | [PL389838](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL389838/) |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Plumbing | Installation of heating unit | Not listed | [G376430](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G376430/) |
| Jan 21, 2013 | Electrical | install gas boiler | $8,864 | [E196019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E196019/) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Plumbing | install gas fired steam boiler and 60 gal water heater | $8,864 | [PL196015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL196015/) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Plumbing | install gas boiler (oil to gas conversion) install gas hwh | $8,864 | [G196016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G196016/) |
| Jun 20, 2012 | Alteration or repair | change the legal occupancy from a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling. existing condition. | $1,000 | [ALT60908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT60908/) |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Plumbing | Retest | $100 | [G83480](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G83480/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [11 Vaughan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-vaughan-av/) | 690 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 30, 2026 | [74 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/74-geneva-av/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rear Porch Repair | $8,000 | [SF1888966](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888966/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [35 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-washington-st/) | 930 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 14, 2026 | [55 Stanwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-stanwood-st/) | 740 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/) | 400 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/) | 740 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/) | 700 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/) | 790 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/) | 920 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/) | 960 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/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [21 Brinsley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-brinsley-st/) | 590 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/) | 620 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/) | 620 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/) | 750 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/) | 820 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/) | 790 ft NW | Plumbing | Full bathroom with sump pump and kitchen(basement) | $4,800 | [PL1852445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852445/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [63 Oldfields Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-oldfields-rd/) | 790 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/) | 450 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/) | 720 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), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [51 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-pasadena-rd/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Piping in a replacement gas water heater | $2,500 | [G1903815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903815/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [26 Merrill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-merrill-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | 2 Panel swap, replace old bx wiring in basement, remove and replace any public circuits tied to separate living quarters | $1,800 | [E1902842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902842/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub to Shower Replacement with LVT Flooring, New Vanity & New Toilet. All new fixtures to sit within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,978 | [SF1899991](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899991/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [27 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-washington-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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 17, 2026 | [15 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-washington-st/) | 0.21 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 14, 2026 | [388 Seaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/388-seaver-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower, toilet and lavatory | $1,500 | [PL1900205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900205/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.23 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 | [20 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-castlegate-rd/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [10 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-castlegate-rd/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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 7, 2026 | [16 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-rosseter-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace gas furnace and reconnect to existing gas supply piping. | $9,000 | [G1883645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883645/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [25 Castlegate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-castlegate-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1867523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867523/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [484 Blue Hill Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484-blue-hill-av/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Build new ADU unit as per Plan | $92,000 | [ALT1842915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842915/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan | $1,000 | [E1858076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858076/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [88 Devon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-devon-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 20, 2026 | [32 Rosseter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-rosseter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To insulate attic and exterior walls with blown in cellulose insulation | $19,050 | [SF1841428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841428/) |
| 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 1, 2026 | [39 Pasadena Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-pasadena-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 | 1,000 ft 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:

- [90 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-geneva-av/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [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 2026-10-09 22:19 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, 19:47 UTC.

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96-geneva-av/