# Building permits at 153 W Third St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $72M new building at 295 W First St, permitted Jun 17.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 6, 2025: Wh replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 58 more permits (57 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 880 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Wh replacement | $1,000 | [PL1730453](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1730453/) |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Plumbing | Hot water heater replacement | $1,300 | [PL1404881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1404881/) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Plumbing | 40 Gall NG Natural draft hot water heater replacement | $1,300 | [G1404908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1404908/) |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Roofing | Remove existing roof, and install new roof | $23,380 | [SF940408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF940408/) |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Plumbing | install gas grill | $300 | [G718768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G718768/) |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace food disposer. | Not listed | [PL279814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL279814/) |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Plumbing | Unit #3: Replace water heater. | Not listed | [PL110739](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL110739/) |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Plumbing | Unit 3: Replace water heater. | Not listed | [G110743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G110743/) |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Plumbing | replace hwh | $1,000 | [PL102358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL102358/) |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Plumbing | replace hwh | $1,000 | [G102360](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G102360/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 70 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 240 ft NW | 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/) | 240 ft NW | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 240 ft NW | 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/) | 240 ft NW | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace all windows, and exterior doors. install insulated zip sheathing over the existing sheathing install james hardi siding and pvc trim. the deck included in the contract will be applied for in a separate longform permit | $300,000 | [SF1902854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902854/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | 600 amp 480 volt temporary service for construction. (2) 5" empty utility primary pipes, (2) 4" secondary pipes and wire, disconnect, CT/meter, and 480 volt panel. | $12,000 | [ETS1899269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1899269/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [368-370 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368--370-e-st/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Panel Replacement 100 Amps / Replace Outlet & Switch | $3,958 | [E1877687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877687/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,970 | [SF1875955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875955/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) | 390 ft NW | 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 | [354 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-e-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | provide emergency shoring as per the emergency shoring plan in correlation with long form #Alt1348626 | $20,000 | [SF1872826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872826/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Connecting 10 furniture feeds at 346 D st, 2nd floor, Boston for Verizon. | $315 | [E1874788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874788/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $18,181 | [SF1870149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870149/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [345 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-d-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Replace/wire a rooftop condenser. | $850 | [E1871948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871948/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 330 ft NW | 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 11, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 530 ft SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1870157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870157/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [345 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-d-st/) | 710 ft E | Other | Install York Rooftop Package Unit | $18,000 | [SF1864038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864038/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 880 ft E | New building | Submitting for Zoning Refusal. Erect four-to six-story mixed-use residential building of up to 240 residential units, on-site and above grade garaged parking for up to 125 vehicles, commercial space for retail/food service. Companion ALT to be filed for lot combination.*9/18/24 Application assigned  | $72,000,000 | [ERT1648618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1648618/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Network wiring for Verizon | $5,200 | [ELV1861479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861479/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Run two circuits along construction fence to feed 5 GFCI outlets | $3,000 | [ETS1858330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858330/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 550 ft N | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater. | $400 | [G1829856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1829856/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Drive two ground rods and ground two portable generators | $400 | [ETS1850575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850575/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 550 ft NW | 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 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Security Scope 1 Card Access Panel 14 Card Reader Doors 11 Glass Break Detectors 26 Video Cameras | $95,000 | [ELV1850157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850157/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 880 ft E | Demolition | 295 West First street complete demolition including slab and foundations.Dig Safe#20261312184 | $30,000 | [SF1838079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838079/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Reconnect water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1829853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829853/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Kitchen Remodel of unit 313 | $4,000 | [PL1906353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906353/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove tile flooring to install new wood tile plank in unit. Remove kitchen cabinets. Update electrical and install plumbing fixtures. Kitchen cabinets & countertops to be installed by ikea. | $35,800 | [SF1902258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902258/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel, no layout change, replace cabinetry, fixtures, countertops and lighting. Add exterior door to lower patio, new hardwood flooring and paint throughout No structural change, no change of egress, no life safety modification Address: 187 Gold Street, Unit 1 | $309,104 | [SF1901596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901596/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | wire low voltage to HVAC units | $2,500 | [ELV1902271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902271/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st. | $4,160 | [SF1873054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873054/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans | $35,000 | [E1883133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883133/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service | $16,000 | [E1880404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880404/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [380 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-e-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Need existing solar meter inspected was deactivated in Eversource system Meter #8584886 We did a site inspection the meter and solar array are in good working condition and have no reason to be off. | $1,500 | [E1874659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874659/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864107/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864102/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [321 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Shower Tiles and Fixtures Upgrade in Unit 12 only! | $18,594 | [SF1853327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853327/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |

## More on this street

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

- [154-166 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--166-w-third-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [119-121 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119--121-w-third-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [112 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-third-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [198 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198-w-third-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 21:51 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 58 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-w-third-st/