# Building permits at 104 First Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M project at 30 Samuel Morse Wy, permitted May 1.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: The Goddard school addition of 3 sinks. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 59 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Plumbing | The Goddard school addition of 3 sinks | $12,000 | [PL1773749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1773749/) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | 24-0251-10 MGH IP 100 First Ave | $48,000 | [ELV1676851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1676851/) |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Sign | 1. Replacement wall sign, 5.25 sf 2. Replacement wall sign 5 SQ FT (qty 2) | $3,650 | [ALT1515911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1515911/) |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Electrical | Lighting retrofit in common area and exterior fixtures at 104 first avenue | $8,000 | [E1310413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1310413/) |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Plumbing | Disconnect/Reconnect (2) gas Boilers. Replacing (2) existing gas Boilers with (2) HTP ELX-400FBN gas Boilers and reconnecting to existing system. Disconnect/Reconnect (2) gas Water Heaters (HTP PH199-199). Will obtain State permit for Boilers. | $100,000 | [G1311384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1311384/) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Plumbing | (2) Backflow Devices. (Boiler Replacements). Replace (2) existing gas Water Heaters with (2) HTP Phoenix PH199-119 condensing Water Heaters and reconnect to existing system. | $79,000 | [PL1311381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1311381/) |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of 2 low voltage cameras in the garage. | $1,950 | [ELV646198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV646198/) |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Electrical | Tel/Data Cabling for Mass General Hospital on Floor 2 | $15,000 | [ELV189993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV189993/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 240 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1906529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906529/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Work consiss only on a convertion of bath tub to a walk in shower. No electrical updates. | $15,000 | [SF1901197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901197/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | Demo 1 existing sink and install 1 new sink and associated piping | $9,600 | [PL1905871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905871/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances. Also includes electrical and plumbing. Move closet non load bearing wall over 12". replace flooring. Paint. Remodel bathroom, fixtures staying in same location. Remodel incudes electrical, plumbing, wall board, fixtures, tile, trim, paint | $110,450 | [SF1902596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902596/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-first-av/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing common area bathrooms to increase fixture count and maintain ADA compliance. | $205,000 | [SF1904055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904055/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Renovation of MGH CNY building 149 MRI Bay #6 | $75,000 | [E1904273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-constellation-wh/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remodeling 3 bathrooms. Relocating the kitchen. Removing all hardwood flooring and replacing. Relocating partition wall. Patch and paint. Changing windows | $289,450 | [SF1902316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902316/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of Cat6A data cabling for the new Yun Lab area renovation 5th Floor. | $48,000 | [ELV1896061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896061/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Change out 3 lights, install receptacle, relocate door openers on 3rd floor. Install 2 disconnects for VFDs and 2 exhaust fans on 9th floor.. | $20,000 | [E1894232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894232/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Spaulding Rehab Pharmacy - Compounding Room. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264453 | $7,500 | [ELV1890544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1890544/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work consists of the interior reconfiguration of an existing studio condominium unit into a one-bedroom unit. Work includes installation of a permanent partition system (glass + framed wall), minor electrical and HVAC coordination, and extension of the existing sprinkler system. APT 3115 | $3,000 | [ALT1865479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865479/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing IV Room & Pharmacy to convert space to new compounding room and SCA. Includes: demo, drywall, flooring, sinks and eye wash, exhaust fan, relocated electrical outlets and 2 sprinkler heads. | $358,312 | [SF1889458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889458/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Plumbing | demo of existing sinks, eyewashes and associated piping to install 2 new sinks, an eyewash station as well as associated domestic water, waste and vent piping on the 3rd floor | $28,000 | [PL1881673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881673/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | wiring kitchen, bathroom 16 recessed lights add 4 receptacles | $6,000 | [E1882226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882226/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of duct smoke for AHU shutdown on 2nd floor of mechanical space | $3,000 | [EFA1881512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881512/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of new AHU, condensing unit, and exhaust fan on 2nd floor of mechanical space, fed from new electrical panel | $15,000 | [E1881510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881510/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | Unit #3115 - Kitchen renovation (new garbage disposal, new dishwasher, new kitchen sink) | $1,000 | [PL1874936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874936/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas Range Replacement | $1,000 | [G1874941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874941/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Post water damage renovation that includes stud repairs/new studs, insulation walls & ceiling, new walls and ceiling, plaster, painting, electrical and plumbing work, new floor, new closet, new kitchen and bathroom repairs. | $90,648 | [SF1869432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869432/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Mgh cny-149 - yun lab itb. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264300 | $21,450 | [ELV1868006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868006/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for 5th floor renovation (26-0068-10) | $60,000 | [ELV1849879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849879/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 10x10 frame tent with sliding walls on Pier 11 for Sail Boston. Installing 07/07/26 and removing 07/16/26. No alcohol being served. | $600 | [SF1867074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867074/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | installation of duct smoke detector | $10,000 | [ALT1858312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858312/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | replacement of AHU to include sprinkler and fire alarm modifications. | $633,300 | [ALT1849216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849216/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Spaulding Charlestown - Pool Heating. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264023 | $12,250 | [ELV1839185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1839185/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Mgh cny 149 - clean room ahu. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264181 | $30,000 | [ELV1858042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858042/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space Relocating existing FA devices (5) smoke detectors, (5) speaker / strobes, (1) pull station - (no new devices) | $5,000 | [EFA1855900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855900/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Renovation of one IT closet on Floor 1 wiring of (1) new FCU and ACCU | $4,000 | [E1856529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856529/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Renovation of (4) IT closets in total, located on floors 3,4,6 and 9 Each Floor (4 total) - installation of new lighting, and wiring of new Heat Pump | $17,000 | [E1856527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856527/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shipway-pl/) | 280 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 patio door for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,592 | [SF1855491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855491/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Fire systems | Buiding 149 in Charlestown Navy Yard Installation of one duct smoke and key switch for operation | $5,000 | [EFA1853525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853525/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | Unit 3212. Taking over from previous plumber. Rough inspection and bathroom and kitchen finish plumbing. | $1,500 | [PL1849698](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849698/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation to IT closet to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC, Electrical and Fire protection (swap 2 sprinkler heads) on Floor 1 garage level. No structural or fire alarm work. Sprinkler and fire alarm permit to be filed seperately | $141,603 | [SF1849292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849292/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovation to one IT closet per floors 3,4,6 and 9 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No structural or fire alarm. | $566,413 | [SF1849288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849288/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | MGH CNY 149 Tearney Lab. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264051 | $40,000 | [ELV1848558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848558/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [79-96 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--96-thirteenth-st/) | 740 ft NW | Roofing | Replace 6 existing windows and 2 exterior doors with new energy-efficient units. Work includes removal/disposal of existing units, flashing, weatherproofing, insulation, trim adjustments, and final cleanup. No structural changes. | $12,750 | [SF1846632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846632/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | 210438WAL - Office renovation includes new receptacle's and lighting | $17,000 | [E1845582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845582/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space New Power / Wiremold and Lighting, with 3 new electrical panels replacing existing panels | $119,000 | [E1845452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845452/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Grading | 2 test borings located in grass areas on private property around exterior of Building 114. Four-inch diameter drilled holes advanced to about 90 feet below grade. No observation wells will be installed. We will backfill boreholes at completion with drill cuttings and gravel fill as needed. | $20,000 | [SF1900253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900253/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | In apt 232 upgrade bath lights and reccesses lights throut out the unit | $5,500 | [E1901666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901666/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | In apt 418 upgrade kitchn and bathroom with new appliances | $7,000 | [E1901664](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901664/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | installing new tub in bathroom, installing new fixtures in kitchen in unit 418 | $2,200 | [PL1887413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887413/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | installing new fixtures in bathroom in unit 232 | $1,800 | [PL1887399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887399/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | remodel a bathroom no changes and changing the floorUnit 232 | $79,960 | [SF1886139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886139/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | remodel bathroon no changes and akitchen as well no changes and refinishing the harwood floor | $77,430 | [SF1886133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886133/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [31 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-constellation-wh/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | renovated bathroom: Tub/shower, toilet and lav | $2,000 | [PL1882806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882806/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | install shower stall in unit 506 | $1,200 | [PL1882066](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882066/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | To provide temp power for a vendor, get to know, event on 6/18/2026 | Not listed | [ETS1861714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861714/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Renovation to (2) IT closets (in total) on floors 2 and 3 2nd Floor - Relocation of existing lighting, and wiring of new FCU 3rd Floor - wiring of new FCU | $6,000 | [E1856525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856525/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [23 Moulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-moulton-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to arrange age ranges from different classrooms. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1823165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823165/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | remodel, installing nrw fixtures | $2,000 | [PL1855347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855347/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-constellation-wh/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace fixtures two bathrooms and kitchen | $6,000 | [PL1853314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853314/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [31 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-constellation-wh/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen liv 2 bed 2 bathrooms and library remodel | $8,000 | [E1851925](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851925/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Renovation to two IT closet on floors 2 and 3 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No Structural or Fire Alarm work. | $283,206 | [SF1849280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849280/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Control wiring for VRF system | $475,000 | [ELV1845665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845665/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Interlock wiring for VRF system/Condensate Switches | $475,000 | [E1830402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830402/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [31 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-constellation-wh/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural renovations, to include new kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring, paint, and finishes. Work to be done at 30 Constellation Unit 30. | $60,000 | [SF1846608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846608/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [197 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-eighth-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1842069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1842069/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | EMD is installing the plumbing in the new Building F Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Project | $5,000,000 | [PL1839722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1839722/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 17:52 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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