# Building permits at 12 Dry Dock Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M project at 1 Harbor St, permitted Aug 11.

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Mar 18: Wiring of mini split HVAC unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical | wiring of mini split HVAC unit | $10,000 | [E1829055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1829055/) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construction of new nonbearing wall in Managers office to create new security equipment room for security upgrades. Removal of existing ceiling grid in newly defined security equipment room. | $20,000 | [SF1767725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1767725/) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Electrical | instalaltion of new security system, CCTV and access control | $300,000 | [ELV1772229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1772229/) |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Electrical | security system upgrade including conduit, & wire | $300,000 | [E1772222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1772222/) |
| May 28, 2025 | Fire systems | The existing conduit and wire that serves the elevator recall has degraded and must be replaced. The work will require the installation of new conduit, wire, controls, devices, and testing of existing design and layout. | $24,921 | [ALT1704134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1704134/) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Fire systems | The existing conduit and wire that serves the elevator recall has degraded and must be replaced. The work will require the installation of new conduit, wire, controls, devices, and testing of existing design and layout. | $24,921 | [EFA1697240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1697240/) |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Electrical | Provide & Install (1) 3"-C 400A Feeder, (1) 400A Disconnect, (1) 300KVA Transformer & New 800A Distribution Panel 3P 4 W to power (10) New EV Chargers in Parking Garage on Ground Level. New 400A Feeder Breaker to be installed in Existing Distribution Panel. | $125,000 | [E1691978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1691978/) |
| Feb 28, 2011 | Electrical | electrical maintenance permit for 12 Dry Dock Ave parking garage and adjacent street lights | $2,000 | [E64765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E64765/) |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance street lights 12 Drydock Ave and parking garage | $6,000 | [E13296](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E13296/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Other | Erect 10x120 tent on 10/16/26, removal 10/19/26. | $2,755 | [SF1907940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907940/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | 1st Floor: 120v power to security door controller. Add (1) new exit sign. Relocate (1) exit sign | $1,500 | [ELV1907149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1907149/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Temporary power for audio, production, and event equipment | $1,500 | [ETS1901688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901688/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [12 Channel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-channel-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Demo with office space renovation power lighting and small amount of fire alarm work. | $58,000 | [E1906465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1906465/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Grounding of 25KW generator - 1 day event - 10/1st | $800 | [ETS1906039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906039/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Sign | Installation of BPDA approved signage package. Message to read: "Vertex" | $152,480 | [ALT1886334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886334/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Plumbing | Install (1) Emergency Shower/Eyewash | $10,000 | [PL1900207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900207/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of new wall with double doors. | $56,315 | [SF1860918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860918/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Lighting, Life Safety, Mobile powered racking, door power, heat trace, battery chargers, and under floor glycol system | $77,000 | [E1896379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896379/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [15 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-terminal-st/) | 920 ft W | Fire systems | 260841 - Swapping out 498 smoke heads | $138,000 | [EFA1890095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890095/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [12 Channel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-channel-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | demo tele data on the third floor | $5,000 | [E1889903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889903/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Sidewalk replacement, adding lights and new fence | $1,400,000 | [SF1883420](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883420/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Electrical | Vertex LC2 1st Floor GMGI. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring PG 264012 | $26,000 | [ELV1818680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1818680/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Wire 2 dedicated circuits in EMT Conduits for new VCGT scanners near the overhead doors | $14,000 | [E1879522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879522/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Kilo lab 113 Dedicated 80A 480v 3 phase Circuit with mechanical interlock disconnecting means - Supply and wire three 1.5KVA Buck Boost Transformers - Supply and wire a 15' Equipment power cord with Pin Sleeve Cord Cap | $14,000 | [E1879520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879520/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | This project is located at 1 harbor street, boston, ma, on the first floor of three-story building. THIS PROJECT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE EXISTING ROOMS 145 AND 146 TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS."The purpose of this project is to convert an existing room located in the  | $276,527 | [ALT1852895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852895/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [12 Channel St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-channel-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | interior renovation of 35,414 sq. ft on the 3rd floor of an existing building | $560,415 | [SF1874052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874052/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Fire systems | Fire Alarm devices for Pedestrian Bridge between two existing Building ISQII/LC1 and ISQIII/LC2 Vertex Buildings. Devices to be tied to existing loop. | $3,000 | [EFA1877102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877102/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Fire systems | E26099 Vertex 1 Harbor add FA devices to an existing FA system. | $4,000 | [EFA1874400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1874400/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | E26099 Vertex 1 Harbor. Electrical modifications to an existing area. | $57,000 | [E1874396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874396/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 690 ft E | Fire systems | Permit amendment to approved ALT1762686. Amendment is being submitted for no added work, but to adjust the bounds for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Includes Revised Fire Protection Drawings to reflect phased approach. | Not listed | [A1867312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1867312/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Electrical | Connecting 530 furniture feeds for Vertex, 331-339 Northern Ave, floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 &8, Boston | $16,695 | [E1867695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867695/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Vertex - VMC Split System. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264306 | $13,850 | [ELV1867994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [21 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-dry-dock-av/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Furnish & Install all 400 amp copper feed from existing switchgear to existing outdoor 400 amp disconnect | $25,000 | [E1867621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867621/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Construction of demising walls for lab suite conversion.eplan | $201,587 | [ALT1833720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833720/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Fire systems | reconfiguration of sprinkler / Fire protection to amend;ALT1263721. Cost reflected on the long form; | Not listed | [A1829243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1829243/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | The purpose of this project is to convert an existing room located in the DPF on the first level of the VMC to room for a new Blender / Feeder skid. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: demolition and relocation of existing walls, tying in new process utilities to existing branches, MEP | $4,200 | [SF1853453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853453/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Fur existing GWB wall to create a 2hr rated wall at the office/lab separation. There is an ALT1833720 filed for this job site | $50,000 | [SF1857289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857289/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | install two 3 phase 480 volt 40 amp Unit Heaters with disconnecting means in the loading dock | $7,600 | [E1856892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856892/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Installation of EMS system. Inclusive of low voltage panels, pressure ports and temp/humidity sensors. | $107,549 | [ELV1855759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855759/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Wire 4 rooftop AC Splits with disconnects | $22,200 | [E1853503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853503/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | -Kilo lab 118 Dedicated 80A 480v 3 phase Circuit with mechanical interlock disconnecting means - Supply and wire three 1.5KVA Buck Boost Transformers - Supply and wire a 15' Equipment power cord with Pin Sleeve Cord Cap | $16,500 | [E1853494](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853494/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Electrical | Grounding of a 26KW generator for 3 day event. 5K run/music - set up May 5/13 and 5/14th | $800 | [ETS1847935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1847935/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [306 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/306-northern-av/) | 680 ft N | Other | Install temporary 20x40 & (2) 10x20 tents used for Lawyers Have Heart 5k. Installed 6/4. Removed 6/4. Event date 6/4 | $10,853 | [SF1846440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846440/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Electrical | Install wiring for one card reader door and one camera | $7,200 | [ELV1850016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850016/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of Walk in Cooler refrigeration equipment | $1,500 | [E1845992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845992/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1 Harbor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-harbor-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Installation of (66) duplex receptacles in 1st floor clean room ceiling panels | $6,000 | [E1843757](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843757/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 560 ft E | Fire systems | Installation of 8 Kitchen fire suppression systems per NFPA 17a, 96 | $49,850 | [ALT1819837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819837/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Vertex LC1 Pedestrian Bridge. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring PG 253493 | $14,130 | [ELV1845051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845051/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | 16 telecom drops on the 3rd floor of 23 Dry Dock Ave for tenant Elkus Manfredi RS-267475 | $5,681 | [ELV1905563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1905563/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Installation of Access and Burglar Alarm security devices at Spector Aerospace 23 Dry Dock Ave Boston MA 02210 (100862166-01&02) | $27,396 | [ELV1879778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879778/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [290 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290-northern-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location. Site id - wnma70-481 1054 | $15,000 | [E1879342](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879342/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [2 Fid Kennedy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-fid-kennedy-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Temporary electrical service derived from 65kw generator to be utilized for shore power for the Swedish Ship "The Gladen" from 7/16/26-7/24/26. | $4,850 | [ETS1873004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1873004/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm work associated with renovation on the 7th floor. | $20,000 | [EFA1867941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867941/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Electrical work associated with renovation of the 7th Floor. | $115,000 | [E1867909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867909/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [290 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290-northern-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 20x20 frame tent with walls for Sail Boston. Installing 07/07/26 and removing 07/16/26. No alcohol being served. | $1,650 | [SF1867051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867051/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Partial 7th floor interior demising renovation of an existing occupied space. Work includes minor demolition, non structural drywall partitions, new finishes / patching (paint, flooring, ceiling) and the rework and installation of new and existing MEP's | $300,000 | [ALT1855756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855756/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [290 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290-northern-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Erect 20x80 and 9x60 tents on 5/6/26, removal on 5/21/26. | $4,950 | [SF1844967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844967/) |

## 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 | Jun 11, 2026 | 306 Northern Av | 690 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Seasonal exterior hospitality/recreational space in Parcel S-2…" | [BOA1833990](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-27 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Dry Dock Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [21 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [2 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-dry-dock-av/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [25 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [27 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-dry-dock-av/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [32 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [34 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 10:14 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-dry-dock-av/