# Building permits at 167 W Second 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. One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 29, 2025: Replace 6 existing thermostats with new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 29, 2025 | Electrical | Replace 6 existing thermostats with new, smart thermostats through the Mass Save Energy Program. | $1,050 | [E1808388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1808388/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 48 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 230 ft S | 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/) | 230 ft S | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 25 ft SE | 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 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 190 ft SW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 650 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | CIEE Interior demolition as setup for new interior buildout. No Structural, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection work. All life safety System to remain active. All work n full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. | $16,700 | [SF1901541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901541/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 630 ft 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/) | 630 ft 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/) | 630 ft 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 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 550 ft W | 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/) | 550 ft W | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 610 ft 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/) | 550 ft W | 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/) | 550 ft W | 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/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 550 ft W | 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation/Replacement of (21) Full Frame Windows. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $62,157 | [SF1870289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870289/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 380 ft S | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) | | May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 650 ft 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/) | | May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated plumbing work. | $5,000 | [PL1894581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894581/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated gas work. | $3,000 | [G1894588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894588/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 21, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Connecting 10 furniture feeds at 346 D st, 2nd floor, Boston for Verizon. | $315 | [E1874788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874788/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | COO1754450 issued 7/28/25 included core and shell commercial space on 3rd floor. Permit is to change occupancy from core and shell commercial to office/studio. Also included is relocating/adding sprinkler heads and fire alarm work. (other fit out work and fees under SF1799217) | $10,000 | [ALT1868553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868553/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Replace/wire a rooftop condenser. | $850 | [E1871948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871948/) | | Jul 11, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 10, 2026 | [5 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-channel-center-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Restorative work to the facade as directed by Building Enclosure Science. Scope includes: Joint sealant replacement, repointing, coating fire escape connections, installation of sheet flashing, reconfiguring the scupper, brick replacement, lead tee installation, lintel replacement. | $250,824 | [SF1869019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869019/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [345 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-d-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | Install York Rooftop Package Unit | $18,000 | [SF1864038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864038/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated plumbing work | $10,000 | [PL1862637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862637/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated gas work | $5,000 | [G1862642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862642/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.19 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Run two circuits along construction fence to feed 5 GFCI outlets | $3,000 | [ETS1858330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858330/) | | May 26, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Drive two ground rods and ground two portable generators | $400 | [ETS1850575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850575/) | | May 18, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from core & shell to pottery studio. No construction required except flooring and paint. | $4,000 | [ALT1833001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833001/) | | May 4, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Reconnect water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1829853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829853/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on W Second St with permits, nearest house number first: - [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [161 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-w-second-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [206 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [225 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-w-second-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 - [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [273-275 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273--275-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [295 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [21-35 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21--35-w-second-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025 - [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-06 23:52 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-w-second-st/