# Building permits at 149 Thirteenth St, Boston, MA

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

45 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 5: Demo existing lab gas piping and installing new CO2 and lab vacuum piping and needle turret ball valves. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Plumbing | Demo existing lab gas piping and installing new CO2 and lab vacuum piping and needle turret ball valves. Install (1) new lab sink and water, lab waste & vent piping | $49,100 | [PL1906382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906382/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Electrical | Renovation of MGH CNY building 149 MRI Bay #6 | $75,000 | [E1904273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904273/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 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 3, 2026 | 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 | 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 2, 2026 | 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 | Electrical | Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for 5th floor renovation (26-0068-10) | $60,000 | [ELV1849879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849879/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | installation of duct smoke detector | $10,000 | [ALT1858312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858312/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Fire systems | replacement of AHU to include sprinkler and fire alarm modifications. | $633,300 | [ALT1849216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849216/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 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 | 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 | 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 1, 2026 | 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 15, 2026 | 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 | Electrical | MGH CNY 149 Tearney Lab. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264051 | $40,000 | [ELV1848558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848558/) |
| May 4, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Plumbing | Renovation of Lab for MGH - Install 4 emergency Showers | $120,000 | [PL1844005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844005/) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fire systems | Renovation of an existing space. E26029 MGH CNY Tearney Lab | $5,000 | [EFA1835651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1835651/) |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Electrical | Renovation of an existing space. MGH CNY Tearney Lab | $400,000 | [E1835647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835647/) |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | renovations to existing lab for new incoming user group to include new partitions, architectural finishes, MEPs and reworked FP and FA. This is an ALT to SF1810894 | $3,000,000 | [ALT1827887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827887/) |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Plumbing | Install new plumbing fixtures, equipment and plumbing piping for the MGH CNY Tearney Lab Level 5 Renovation project. New piping includes lab waste, lab vent, non potable water, domestic water, RODI, vent, lab air & vacuum, & storm water. Level 10 penthouse includes new expansion tank, boiler water h | $776,000 | [PL1833507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1833507/) |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior fit out of approximately 6400 sq ft on the 5th floor for MGH CNY Tearney Lab. Scope to include sprinkler, fire alarm, MEP's and finishes as per plans. Work in conjunction with SF1813436. | $4,958,594 | [ALT1826366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1826366/) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Electrical | 26-0042-10 MGH CNY 149-1 Bay 3 7T MRI Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for 1st floor Bay 3 MRI renovation | $2,000 | [ELV1821900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1821900/) |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Electrical | Demo & investigation of existing space. E26029 | $14,800 | [E1820042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1820042/) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Plumbing | Cut and cap cold water and vent lines. Demo existing sink, cold water, waste and vent lines for the MGH CNY Tearney Lab Renovation project. | $2,000 | [PL1822753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1822753/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Electrical | MGH CNY149-1 - Bay 3-7T MRI Replacement. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 253926 | $22,500 | [ELV1816899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1816899/) |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Plumbing | Relocating existing domestic water lines for MRI replacement. | $32,700 | [PL1818521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1818521/) |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Investigation on 5th floor, light architectural demo. NO fire alarm or structural demo. Turn (9) heads or less upright. | $250,000 | [SF1813436](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1813436/) |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Electrical | Building 75 first floor - Add disconnects and receptacles for new compressor in magnet room. | $11,000 | [E1814742](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1814742/) |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Selective demolition of existing lab space on 5th floor, including turning up sprinkler heads and framing new partitions. Final design of new lab still being created, will be future separate ALT. | $75,000 | [SF1810984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1810984/) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Electrical | Demo existing lighting/MRI feed. Add new lighting and panel to feed new MRI | $110,000 | [E1807445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1807445/) |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | architectural renovation to support replacement of current 3T MRI with 7T MRI. Associated MEPS upgrades for new 7T magnet | $997,000 | [ALT1802381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1802381/) |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Fire systems | Replace six (6) existing fire protection riser control valves on 1st floor in same location with new valves. | $78,170 | [SF1792301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1792301/) |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Fire systems | 210392FAC - Renovate existing medical imaging and support area | $31,000 | [EFA1700923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1700923/) |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Electrical | 210392FAC - Renovate existing medical imaging and support area. Raceway for imaging equipment | $200,000 | [E1700918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1700918/) |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Electrical | MGH CNY 149-1 Martinos Center - Bay 5 MRI Replacement Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. FK-253225 | $66,950 | [ELV1697612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1697612/) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Renovation of MRI Room for MGH | $247,457 | [PL1699957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1699957/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | renovation of existing imaging facilities to include upgraded MRI and CT machines, new finishes, sprinkler and FA upgrades | $1,500,000 | [ALT1681759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1681759/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Electrical | CNY-Building #149 1st floor install of minor lighting and fan coil unit for IDF room @ 149 13th Street | $5,000 | [E1672221](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1672221/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Electrical | CNY-Building #149 7th floor install of minor lighting and fan coil unit for IDF room @ 149 13th Street | $10,000 | [E1672219](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1672219/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Electrical | CNY-Building #149 2nd floor install of minor lighting and fan coil unit for IDF room @ 149 13th Street | $10,000 | [E1672215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1672215/) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Electrical | Lab and Autoclave renovation. Furnish and install 20 receptacles, 15 light fixtures, Power and disconnect Switch for new Sterilizer. | $25,000 | [E1659789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1659789/) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Plumbing | Renovation to Hospital Lab Space | $76,000 | [PL1663312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1663312/) |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Electrical | MGH CNY 149 - 8 Gnotobiotic Facility. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. FK-242876 | $4,400 | [ELV1660516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1660516/) |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Electrical | Demo and safing of circuits, power and lighting for MRI on the 1st floor | $15,000 | [E1659523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1659523/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1906529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906529/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 830 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/) | 990 ft S | 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 18, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 600 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/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 700 ft 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | wiring kitchen, bathroom 16 recessed lights add 4 receptacles | $6,000 | [E1882226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882226/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 990 ft S | 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 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 830 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 10, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 830 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 | [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft NE | 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 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 700 ft 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 5, 2026 | [30 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shipway-pl/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 patio door for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,592 | [SF1855491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855491/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [42 Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-eighth-st/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 340 ft NE | 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 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 700 ft 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 | [79-96 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--96-thirteenth-st/) | 360 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 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 970 ft 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/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Interlock wiring for VRF system/Condensate Switches | $475,000 | [E1830402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830402/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | 210438WAL - Office renovation includes new receptacle's and lighting | $17,000 | [E1845582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845582/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 970 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-first-av/) | 0.20 mi 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 25, 2026 | [45 Vine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-vine-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | This permit is for the general wiring for the work related to the shell space at 45 Vine St, in Charlestown, MA. This project involves bathroom upgrades, handicap compliance equipment installation, fire alarm panel, and deck installation. Milestone: | $8,000 | [E1904322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904322/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [55 Constellation Wh](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-constellation-wh/) | 0.23 mi 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 17, 2026 | [45 Vine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-vine-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install accessible access and upgrade bathroom - no changes in uses of local retail business, retail, restaurant, concert hall and community center with accessory display space, art use and parking. | $207,600 | [ALT1828815](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1828815/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [23 Moulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-moulton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to arrange age ranges from different classrooms. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1823165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823165/) |

## More on this street

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

- [106 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [199 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/199-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [79-96 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--96-thirteenth-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [75 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [62 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/62-thirteenth-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 11:21 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 45 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/