# Building permits at 139 Freeport St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 35 Freeport Wy, permitted Jul 29. Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 20, 2025: Repair wiring in Verizon hand hole damaged by water to restore service to Verizon antenna. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. A zoning hearing Oct 22 covers 27 Greenwich St, 590 ft southwest. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 20, 2025 | Electrical | Repair wiring in Verizon hand hole damaged by water to restore service to Verizon antenna | $1,000 | [E1693340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1693340/) | | Oct 3, 2024 | Fire systems | installation of new fire alarm system | $2,000 | [EFA1658806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1658806/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 34 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 630 ft N | Plumbing | New gas for stove | $1,200 | [G1905919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905919/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | install one backflow preventer | $5,000 | [PL1905416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905416/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Plumbing | remove and replace oil boiler and replace with a new gas boiler | $5,000 | [G1905414](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905414/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1334-1342 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1334--1342-dorchester-av/) | 560 ft W | Electrical | Install lights on facade of building | $8,000 | [E1900969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900969/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1399 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1399-dorchester-av/) | 1,000 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof cost reflected on;SF1875268 | $20,500 | [SF1880504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880504/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-freeport-wy/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Installation of new 4000 amp electrical service feeding 5-800 amp sub panels that will feed 50 EV chargers for the Boston Public School buses. | $2,400,000 | [E1875335](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875335/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [1391 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1391-dorchester-av/) | 950 ft SW | Roofing | strip and reroof | $41,000 | [SF1875268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875268/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [8 Marlin Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-marlin-wy/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Demo Interior due to fire damage structural and none member rebuild as per plans.. | $200,000 | [ALT1863714](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863714/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [15 Freeport Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-freeport-wy/) | 630 ft N | Roofing | Refinish roof | $32,000 | [SF1849363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849363/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 610 ft SE | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1350-1358 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1350--1358-dorchester-av/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Expand dining room to adjoining tenant space. New door to connect new dining to existing. Add accessible bathroom to new space. Add table buss area. New lights and outlets. New horizontal fire separation above ceiling. Fire sprinkler modifications. New floor wall and ceiling finishes. | $173,062 | [ALT1691877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691877/) | | May 6, 2026 | [11 Fenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-fenton-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845679/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1 Duncan Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-duncan-te/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 8.2 KW 20 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $52,800 | [E1904123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904123/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [51 Leonard St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/51-leonard-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Job address: 53 Leonard St, Dorchester Strip and re-roof 60 mil PVC membrane | $10,905 | [SF1896607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896607/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | adding 3rd floor unit to a two family home new full sprincker system add new strobe-smoke-Bell-strobe- temper- and flow | $4,800 | [EFA1885551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885551/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | install new 200amp service 4-meter socket- 3rd floor will be addition to this apartment all new wiring to all 3 units and basement: power-lighting-door bell- and 120volt smokes | $15,000 | [E1880839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880839/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [128 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-adams-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Strip existing EPDM Roof and Install new insulation and EPDM Roof | $93,312 | [SF1870541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870541/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | install new 3 stove 3 dryer 3 tankless water heat | $3,000 | [G1872266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872266/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-gordon-pl/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-871352) | $3,000 | [SF1870030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870030/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | new meter and gas line | $3,500 | [G1872644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872644/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-hecla-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | install new 6 full bathroom.3 kitchen 3 laundry | Not listed | [PL1870521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870521/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [100 Playstead Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-playstead-rd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870478/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [11 Hecla St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hecla-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remove cedar wood siding,check and replace damaged wood,install flashing and tape around windows, install underlayment, pvc trim around windows | $32,000 | [SF1860093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860093/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [200-208 Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200--208-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Occupancy in question. Confirm occupancy as 1ST FLOOR- 200 Adams Retail/gift shop; 208 Adams Restaurant; 1431 Dorchester Ave Barber/beauty shop; 1433 Dorchester Ave Braiding service/ Retail; 1437 Dorchester Ave Professional office/Chiropractic; 1433-1435 Dorchester Ave Retail/Convenience store w/ sa | Not listed | [ALT1838802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838802/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1440 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1440-dorchester-av/) | 0.25 mi SW | Sign | BANK OF AMERICA SIGNAGE REBRAND: Install (1) face-lit illuminated channel letterset, (1) d/f illuminated blade sign, (2) parking lot pole signs and (1) d/f directional sign | $9,413 | [ALT1812597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1812597/) | | May 22, 2026 | [5 Gordon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-gordon-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Replace 14 squares of shingles | $9,800 | [SF1852427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852427/) | ## 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 | Oct 22, 2026 | 27 Greenwich St | 590 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Renovation, addition to extend the living space and change of use from single family to two…" | [BOA1862299](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-06-17 | | No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 44 Granger St | 860 ft SW | To erect new three family house! | [BOA1836310](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-04-03 | | Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 39 Kimball St | 310 ft W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774510](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 | | Denied | Aug 11, 2026 | 37 Kimball St | 330 ft W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1774508](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Denied" | 2025-09-11 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Freeport St with permits, nearest house number first: - [140-150 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--150-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [170 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026 - [95-99 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-freeport-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [88 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-freeport-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [194 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-freeport-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025 - [79-85 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--85-freeport-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [50-60 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50--60-freeport-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 - [229 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [296 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 18:22 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 10, 15:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-freeport-st/