# Building permits at 105 W First St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 30-40 W Third St, permitted Jul 16.

19 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29: Need an inspection of the meter socket so Eversource can install new meter for EV Chargers per WO#27364467. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Electrical | Need an inspection of the meter socket so Eversource can install new meter for EV Chargers per WO#27364467 (main electrical room) | $250 | [E1878942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878942/) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Install of a Barrier Free Security Device | $27,000 | [ALT1807305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807305/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Fire systems | Level 2 Office and conference room renovations, we will be installing one speaker/strobe into the conference room. | $500 | [EFA1803867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1803867/) |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Electrical | Level 2 Offices and conference room renovations | $40,000 | [E1801084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1801084/) |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Electrical | 1 security device on the 3rd floor of 105 W First St for tenant Crispr Optical Turnstile TK-256315 | $10,000 | [ELV1795318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1795318/) |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior only alteration of 2nd floor office space including modification of Architectural, Electrical, Fire Protection and Mechanical systems | $337,250 | [ALT1783334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1783334/) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Installation of millwork and convenience steps in lobby. All work in full compliance with 780 CMR,527 CMR, 521 CMR | $2,200 | [SF1450829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1450829/) |
| May 11, 2022 | Alteration or repair | CRISPR Therapeutics-Begin selective demolition, framing and rough work pending issuance of ALT 1327324 Fast Track under review. All fees paid under ALT 1327324. All work will be in full compliance with 780 CMR,521 CMR, 5217 CMR. | $1,000 | [SF1328478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1328478/) |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Electrical | Card access system for CRSPR at 105 W 1st Street. LH#21-627 | $75,000 | [ELV1305715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1305715/) |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Fire systems | installation of two preaction systems | $7,500 | [EFA1307229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1307229/) |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Electrical | Install wiring within office cubicles on floors 2 - 8 for Crispr | $8,000 | [E1286278](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1286278/) |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Alteration or repair | CRISPR Therapeutics -; Interior Tenant fit out of floors 1-7 in newly constructed Life Science/ Office/ Laboratory W first floor Cafe and Conference Center as approved by BPDA. all work will be with 780 CMR 9th Edition, Building aggregate 263,000 sf, | $60,819,586 | [ALT1149471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1149471/) |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Fire systems | Core and shell addressable fire alarm system with speaker / strobes. Garage, floors 1 through 7 and penthouse | $286,000 | [EFA1214082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1214082/) |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Begin Tenant fit out of building as show under ALT 114971 under review. Work will include rough framing, electrical, M/E/P as shown of filing until full permit is issued. All work will be in full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. All fees have been paid under ALT 114971 | $1,000 | [SF1172522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1172522/) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | New building | Demolition of an existing warehouse building to allow for new construction of a ground up 7 story office building with one level of parking/basement space. retail space on 1st floor; | $94,906,000 | [ERT709918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT709918/) |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Begin construction under ERT 709918 utilities, earth support, foundations as approved by BPDA, ZBA and BWSC drawings as specification submitted to ISD. All fee's paid under ERT 709918. | $1,000 | [SF1023001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1023001/) |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Other | Erect 20x30 and 9x10 tents on 4/21/17. Removal o 4/23/17. | $1,000 | [SF698688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF698688/) |
| Oct 24, 2016 | Other | Erect 20x20 and 9x10 tents on 10/26/16. Removal on 10/27/16. | $1,000 | [SF649221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF649221/) |
| Feb 5, 2010 | Sign | Installation of signs for "rcn" -;3 sets 42" x 163" illuminated channel letters 1 60" x 60" x 120" awning with graphics to replace existing awning 3 new 26-1/2" x 56-1/8" lexan replacement faces for existing pylon sign 2 new aluminum directional signs - rcn note this permit is issued 1/06/2011 not 2 | $15,000 | [ALT10850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT10850/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 140 ft SW | Electrical | I will be adding six outlets. Four of them will be new Work. I will be adding three emergency lights at the doors and I will be relocating one ceiling fan. | $1,000 | [E1891693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891693/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 140 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Add wall to create conference room in existing room. Scope includes minor electrical, framing and drywall. | $69,128 | [SF1890440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890440/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 140 ft SW | Plumbing | Emergency Repair. Unknown gas leak in the building. Need to blank off piping, pressurize, and bubble leak check and make repairs. Will coordinate with National Grid. Meter is currently red tagged by National Grid. | $10,000 | [G1886366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886366/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [111 B St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-b-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Unit 8 Emergency repairs due to ongoing leak. Remove roof deck and head house and open roof to replace two rotted joists. Joist to be replaced in kind. Repair sheathing and roof as needed. Rebuild roof deck and head house in kind to match previously existing dimensions. Repair interior finishes | $102,700 | [SF1907764](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907764/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | CIEE Interior demolition as setup for new interior buildout. No Structural, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection work. All life safety System to remain active. All work n full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. | $16,700 | [SF1901541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901541/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 960 ft N | Plumbing | to install 1 sink and 1 water heater at 10 Channel St St | $5,000 | [PL1899183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899183/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 960 ft N | Electrical | Minor lighting & power renovations to 5th floor for fit-out | $10,000 | [E1896528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896528/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Facade restoration involving brick spot pointing and brick replacement along the first floor, Steal investigation requiring removal of brick couses and coating structural steel, stone pointing, Lintel replacement along first floor. | $884,000 | [SF1863504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863504/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $270,000 | [PL1882848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882848/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Wire POS cables | $6,000 | [ELV1877758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877758/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm devices | $5,000 | [EFA1877737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877737/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family for a short form permit SF1771550 | Not listed | [ALT1788451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788451/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 960 ft N | Fire systems | Interior renovation of an existing office space 5,000 sqft located on 5th floor. This project will include new office space, millwork, wall and floor finishes, and minor upgrades to the MEFP system. This will include relocating 7 sprinkler heads | $275,000 | [SF1877571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877571/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck, remove existing rubber roof, install new rubber roof, install new roof deck same size and location | $42,430 | [SF1874751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874751/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 490 ft SW | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate a two-story restaurant into a new concept. Scope of work incl. structural modifications to add a mezz. space, re-using the existing MEP systems w/ modifications to distribution to service the new layout &; all new finishes, furnishings and equip.;On amendment: pergolas at existing G floor + | $2,493,000 | [ALT1818046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818046/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation/Replacement of (21) Full Frame Windows. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $62,157 | [SF1870289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870289/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-channel-center-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Restorative work to the facade as directed by Building Enclosure Science. Scope includes: Joint sealant replacement, repointing, coating fire escape connections, installation of sheet flashing, reconfiguring the scupper, brick replacement, lead tee installation, lintel replacement. | $250,824 | [SF1869019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869019/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | ;existing conditions. Change from Light Manufacture to single-family residence. No work. property has been a single family since 1938.; | Not listed | [ALT1838789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838789/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | existing main service is back feed from another meter and has been for very long. I am running new feeders to new upgraded transformer being installed by Eversource WO# 21808355 I am running 4 sets of 500 MCM copper for 1200 amps. 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 volts | $10,000 | [E1852478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852478/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | vinyl the front of the house double section roof in front of the house paint 2 small front domers. | $15,000 | [SF1850305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850305/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated plumbing work. | $5,000 | [PL1894581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894581/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated gas work. | $3,000 | [G1894588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894588/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [20 Gillette Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-gillette-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Other | Erect 30x50 tent on 8/21/26, removal on 8/28/26. | $2,625 | [SF1883609](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883609/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | COO1754450 issued 7/28/25 included core and shell commercial space on 3rd floor. Permit is to change occupancy from core and shell commercial to office/studio. Also included is relocating/adding sprinkler heads and fire alarm work. (other fit out work and fees under SF1799217) | $10,000 | [ALT1868553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868553/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated plumbing work | $10,000 | [PL1862637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862637/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated gas work | $5,000 | [G1862642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862642/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | fixture swap on two shower valves vanity and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1864163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864163/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | En-suite bathroom receptacle, wall switches, fixture lights and circuit breakers upgrade | $1,800 | [E1860411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860411/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [25 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | bathroom fixture replacement | $4,500 | [PL1851547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851547/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [20 Gillette Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-gillette-pk/) | 0.23 mi N | Demolition | This project will include removal of a storage shed.; 10; feet by 15 feet to make room for exploratory. | $43,174 | [SF1850219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850219/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [25 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Master bathroom remodel. Add 3 new recessed lights. Replace old exhaust fan and vanity lights, switches and receptacle. One unit 408 | $1,500 | [E1848283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848283/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from core & shell to pottery studio. No construction required except flooring and paint. | $4,000 | [ALT1833001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833001/) |

## 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 | 69 to 71 A St | 600 ft SW | To change the occupancy from the building's office space to 24 residential units on floors two through four | [BOA1833689](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-26 |

## More on this street

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

- [184-194 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184--194-w-first-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [202 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-first-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [280 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-w-first-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025
- [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [390-402 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/390--402-w-first-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [401-407 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401--407-w-first-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [405-407 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-w-first-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [406-412 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/406--412-w-first-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 04:44 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, 04:17 UTC.

Map, all 19 permits at this address and 43 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/