# Building permits at 120 W Fourth 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. 10 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: COO1754450 issued 7/28/25 included core and shell commercial space on 3rd floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (32 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | 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/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | Electrical | Running data drops for POS. | $1,500 | [ELV1832668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1832668/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | Fire systems | Wiring fire alarm system for commercial space. | $5,000 | [EFA1832662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1832662/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | Electrical | Wiring Pilates Studio Completely for all 120/240 volts equipment/devices. Wiring HVAC system completely including low voltage wiring. | $20,000 | [E1832650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1832650/) | | Feb 17, 2026 | Plumbing | add 2 new bathrooms floor drain and water heater to pilates studio | $44,000 | [PL1821294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1821294/) | | Jan 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior fit-out of core/shell commercial space for Pilates studio. Includes new non structural wall framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and finishes. Base-building FA/sprinkler systems (COO #1754450 issued July 2025, ERT-449075) exist and will be adjusted to accommodate new wall layout. | $250,000 | [SF1799217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1799217/) | | Dec 1, 2025 | Plumbing | install a sink | $1,200 | [PL1802636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1802636/) | | Nov 6, 2025 | Electrical | wiring oven, six 20A working spaces | $3,200 | [E1796285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1796285/) | | Apr 17, 2025 | Electrical | Internet/WiFi with Audio Visual AI integration including sound system | $4,000 | [ELV1710123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1710123/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 34 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 140 ft NW | 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/) | 140 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 140 ft NW | 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/) | 140 ft NW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [111 B St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-b-st/) | 680 ft E | 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/) | 440 ft NE | 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 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also anti-sweat door heater controls and electric defrost. | $41,800 | [E1864932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864932/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 360 ft NW | 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/) | 360 ft NW | 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/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) | | May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 710 ft NE | 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/) | 930 ft E | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family for a short form permit SF1771550 | Not listed | [ALT1788451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788451/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) | | May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) | ## 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 | 440 ft NE | 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 Fourth St with permits, nearest house number first: - [139-147 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139--147-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025 - [171 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026 - [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [314-316 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--316-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [319 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [321 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [322-324 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322--324-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 - [345 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-w-fourth-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [350 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [361 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/361-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 18:38 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 17, 16:17 UTC. Map, all 10 permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/