# Building permits at 163 W Eighth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 127 more permits (126 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 420 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Demolition Interior - Removal of damage items to an existing 3-family house. The house will remain ALT permit to follow with plans. | $40,000 | [SF1808117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1808117/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 210 ft E | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 240 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 75 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 620 ft NE | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [58 Baxter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-baxter-st/) | 630 ft N | Demolition | Completer demolition of structure.Dig Safe#20263510954 | $29,985 | [SF1895972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895972/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | LV HVAC Controls | $11,000 | [ELV1900583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1900583/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [151 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-w-sixth-st/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets remove surface rust spot prime paint black | $9,500 | [SF1895162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895162/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 300 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 340 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Renovation of commercial plumbing | $50,000 | [PL1894598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894598/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 800 ft NE | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | 1st floor interior fit out of a yoga studio. Work includes not structural gypsum partitions. new finishes (flooring, paint, ceilings, millwork) and the installation and rework of new and existing MEP's;this permit is in conjunction with ALT1881393 | $552,874 | [SF1881455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881455/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | run 9 home run of data wire to each closet | $3,000 | [ELV1887702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1887702/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 540 ft S | Fire systems | wire a new 9 unit building with a store front | $20,000 | [EFA1887694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887694/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | renovation of existing retail space | $132,000 | [E1888977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888977/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | wire a new 8 unit building with store front and offices on the top floor | $170,000 | [E1887685](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887685/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 580 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [281-281a Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/281--281a-dorchester-st/) | 740 ft S | Plumbing | 2nd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain 3rd floor replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $3,790 | [PL1881784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881784/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 340 ft SE | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 340 ft SE | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | New HVAC, toilet room / shower, elctricl service panel, lighting, recetacles, partitions, finishes | $275,000 | [ALT1824556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824556/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [236-256 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/236--256-dorchester-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe. [ePlans]. The Beacon must move to the front street address by (TN). | $539,442 | [ALT1817402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817402/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [188 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-w-ninth-st/) | 260 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove old decking, install new decking. Replace rotted framing, | $32,000 | [SF1858320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858320/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [155 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-d-st/) | 790 ft N | Plumbing | We are test an air test on the gas line which got shut off There is a stove, hot water heater, furnace, gas fire and gas grill | $1,500 | [G1871848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871848/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-old-colony-av/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / DCC 9 - 50 amp Installation | $6,453 | [E1872475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872475/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 720 ft N | Roofing | Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new lap siding.Ice and water shield and drip cap where necessary.New pvc where needed and neat caulking where neededalso.Install new overhangs over entry doors.Pt lumber and standing seam | $85,900 | [SF1862936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862936/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Condenser replacement | $2,500 | [E1862610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862610/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | HVAC Controls | $10,800 | [ELV1861456](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861456/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower. | $5,000 | [PL1858668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858668/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas stove. Address is 122 W Seventh St. | $500 | [G1858674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858674/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches | $6,000 | [E1858584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858584/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,000 | [G1857882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Water heater | $1,000 | [PL1857907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857907/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 720 ft N | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1855300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855300/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter | $1,000 | [G1856702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856702/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E. | $500 | [G1854855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854855/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Outdoor Kitchen sink connection to existing rough in | $5,000 | [PL1851912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851912/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $200,000 | [PL1851573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851573/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [212-214 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/212--214-old-colony-av/) | 540 ft S | Plumbing | 9 Residential units & 2 commercial units new construction | $55,500 | [G1851575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851575/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 630 ft NW | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Tie in roof top grills to existing gas system | $5,000 | [G1851911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851911/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [157 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-d-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing siding and installation of new fiber cement siding (James HardiePlank). Work includes surface preparation, sealing with caulking, installation of flashing, and adjustments to the weather barrier (house wrap) as needed. No structural changes are involved. | $15,900 | [SF1841242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841242/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | - New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors | $75,000 | [SF1849431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849431/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [289 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289-dorchester-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | install air gap fitting | $2,500 | [PL1849020](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849020/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 420 ft W | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [87 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-w-seventh-st/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair the rear left corner wall and roof, repoint the brick, and secure the structure. Apply temporary cap roofing and board to the roof. Follow-on work will be submitted under a long-form permit. | $9,900 | [SF1802651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1802651/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Electrical | Demise Retail Space | $250,000 | [E1849379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849379/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 350 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [235 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/235-old-colony-av/) | 830 ft S | Plumbing | Installation of water piping with valves and meters for future use, Installation of a horizontal vent pipe with capped connections for future use, | $21,000 | [PL1847454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847454/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [201-203 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201--203-d-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Demo all old siding,felt paper and nails from building. Install all new boards and window trim.Install waterproof barriers and building wrap.Install all new james ahrdy as per manufacture spec. Restore froont door trim and reinstallafter sanding and painting.Daily clean up of site and maintain | $96,500 | [SF1895460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895460/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | install new 200amp 277/480 volt panel install new 200 amp 120/208 volt panel 1 75KVA transformer | $6,000 | [E1907585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907585/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | add (6) 20 amps receptacles with its own (3) 20 amps breakers | $1,500 | [E1905766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905766/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct one non-load-bearing interior partition wall, approximately 8 feet high, drywall installation, plastering, and painting. No structural work or change of occupancy is proposed. | $5,000 | [SF1903634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903634/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Dog grooming. Install 2 dog bathtubs and sewer ejector pump. | $10,000 | [PL1902277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902277/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Tuckerman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tuckerman-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | install 8 replacement windows - no structural work | $6,452 | [SF1899841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899841/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | wiring for new space with outlets switches and lighting | $40,000 | [E1899136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899136/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [16 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-knowlton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors. Non-Structural | $18,650 | [SF1899898](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899898/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters | $18,500 | [PL1897905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897905/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | 2 HVAC, 2 stove | $4,000 | [G1897904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897904/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [13 Knowlton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-knowlton-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP | $7,500 | [E1896202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896202/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings. new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Relocate Kitchen, oak floors, spray foam insulation, board/plaster/paint. new woodwork. (Windows to remain). | $450,000 | [ALT1881842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1881842/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Building contracted remove HVAC unit and found damaged roof joists. Remove electrical wiring froom joist and pull back wiring in bedroom on right side and reinstall after new floor joist installed. Apartment no. Of bedroom is polduski way. | $800 | [E1887519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887519/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building | $5,000 | [E1882000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882000/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Greenside Golf | $52,000 | [PL1881407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881407/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | install gas pipe for water heater | $4,000 | [G1881413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881413/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [50 Rev Richard A Burke St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-rev-richard-a-burke-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | At a Small roof section, remove exiting roofing down to Wood deck, remove existing plywood deck, and replace any damage or rotted Rafters or joist. Install new Plywood Deck, install new Vapor Barrie and an R30 Insulation with Tapered above, Install new Gypsum Board Cover Board and FA PVC Membrane. | $64,500 | [SF1873773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873773/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Removal of house trap | $5,000 | [PL1877089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877089/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.; | Not listed | [ALT1875365](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875365/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [32a-32 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--32-mercer-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and red bricks risers and red bricks on both sides.grind out loose mortar on foundation and repoint foundation | $32,000 | [SF1875186](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875186/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [30 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-mercer-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Emergency permit. Interior Main Sewer Line Replacement. | $9,500 | [PL1873703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873703/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | 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 24, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install low voltage cabling; | $500 | [ELV1860046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860046/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s). | $13,000 | [ALT1849137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849137/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1861424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861424/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [267 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Sign | Aluminum Panel sign with box lettering Alfredos Italian Kitchen (ALT1684563) | $2,500 | [A1858254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1858254/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor of building. Changing an unoccupied space into a golf simulator lounge. Change in occupancy, change in use, and change in egress. No renovation to exterior envelop. The previous occupancy was a group home and has been unoccupied since 2022-2023. | $507,924 | [ALT1818543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818543/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [43 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-telegraph-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes | $44,988 | [SF1857871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857871/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Sign | Install a set of Halo lit channel letters to building fascia and install a new blade sign | $15,000 | [ALT1841945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841945/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |

## 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 |  | 156 E St | 380 ft W | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |
| Requested |  | 219 E St | 350 ft NE | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |
| Requested |  | 87 W Seventh St | 890 ft NW | To extend to the rear, add living space to the existing building, and change the occupancy to five apartments | [BOA1887118](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-12 |
| No decision posted | May 19, 2026 | 87 W Seventh St | 890 ft NW | Zoning appeal: "This permit has been revoked per building commissioner marc a. JOSEPH.Confirm occupancy…" | [BOA1834448](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-30 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 87 W Seventh St | 890 ft NW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887101](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |
| Closed with no decision posted |  | 87 W Seventh St | 890 ft NW | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1887103](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed" | 2026-08-12 |

## More on this street

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

- [171-173 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171--173-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [147 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [144 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025
- [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [136 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/136-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [191 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [131-135 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131--135-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [202 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-eighth-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 22:20 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 8, 17:47 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 127 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/