# Building permits at 172 Emerson St, Boston, MA

595 E Seventh St: demolition permitted Jul 30, a new building Sep 14.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 10: Wire 2nd floor renovated bathroom up to code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 151 more permits (146 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 490 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 748 to 750 E Broadway, 830 ft east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | wire 2nd floor renovated bathroom up to code | $4,500 | [E1837745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837745/) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodel repipe | $3,000 | [PL1822398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1822398/) |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | . Scope includes bathroom renovation with relocation of plumbing fixtures, conversion of tub to walk-in shower, vanity relocation, and installation of a new closet in adjacent room. No change to use, occupancy, or egress. | $20,000 | [SF1820502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1820502/) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Renovation | $20,000 | [SF1789319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1789319/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 96 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [86 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-emerson-st/) | 760 ft NW | Roofing | strip and re-roof 13 sq EPDM rubber roofing | $14,075 | [SF1908527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908527/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 490 ft NW | Sign | Installation of (1) wall sign Illuminated 1'8"x7'11-1/16" "Gong cha" | $15,304 | [ALT1897251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897251/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [156 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-k-st/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1901094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901094/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [156 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-k-st/) | 900 ft NE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1901095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901095/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [30-32 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-h-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Demolition | Complete demolition of the existing building at 30 H Street, South Boston, including removal and disposal of demolition debris.Dig Safe2026360727 | $35,000 | [SF1906857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906857/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [34 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-h-st/) | 900 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas plumbing installation for one (1) 90,000 BTU natural gas-fired furnace serving Unit 1R at 34–36 H St. Work includes installation and connection of the gas piping from the existing gas supply to the furnace, installation of required gas shutoff valve and fittings, and connection to the furnace. | $785,200 | [G1903988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903988/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400 AMP service - Kitchen remodel 1st floor unit & 2nd floor unit | $27,500 | [E1902798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902798/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 900 ft N | Plumbing | Rough and finish full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1903972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903972/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Clarify Occupancy as a Single Family Residence | Not listed | [ALT1900024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900024/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1886771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886771/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 740 ft W | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1886777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886777/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [535 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-e-fifth-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace decking and railings on front stairs w/ new pvc decking and composite railings | $8,040 | [SF1896460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896460/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [518 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/518-e-sixth-st/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part. | $16,500 | [SF1899973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899973/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath | $25,000 | [PL1900847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900847/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from restaurant, retail fish store, dry cleaners,to restaurant with take-out and professional office. Existing restaurant will be expanded and capacity will be slightly increased.*ZBA/BOA#1789913 PROVISO ORDER: WINDOWS TO CLOSE BY 9PMNote: Professional office fitout to be performed  | $500,000 | [ALT1723969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1723969/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [528 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-e-third-st/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler with same style Hot water, single zone natural gas. Chimney vent | $2,600 | [G1899974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899974/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 750 ft N | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure. (internal) | $15,000 | [SF1896726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896726/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Fire systems | Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space. | $14,500 | [EFA1900157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900157/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/) | 680 ft SE | Roofing | 1. Remove existing roof down to wooden substrate. Note: Replacement of all deteriorated wooden substrate will be performed at the rate of $3.50 per linear ft. 2. Mechanically fasten one layer of 1/2" Polyisocyanurate using coated screws and galvanized plates. 3. Fully adhere a new 60 mil. EPDM (rubb | $26,500 | [SF1887818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887818/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash. | $7,500 | [SF1873806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873806/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 960 ft S | Electrical | rewire first floor apartment add public meter | $18,000 | [E1897196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897196/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 820 ft SE | Plumbing | 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink, dishwasher, disposal. 2nd floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink, dishwasher, disposal and laundry | $13,800 | [PL1897233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897233/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Renovate 2 baths, kitchen and laundry | $15,000 | [PL1896431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896431/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom. | $6,000 | [PL1895444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895444/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 430 ft NW | Electrical | Panel Upgrade, bathroom fan swap, and 5 new dedicated circuits for a washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher and disposal | $5,000 | [E1891223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891223/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of single family home | Not listed | [ALT1886762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886762/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters. | $25,000 | [SF1895340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895340/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [78 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-h-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace decking and railings on existing 12 x 20 deck. No Structural changes. SF Occupancy confirmed on ALT1802657 | $4,000 | [SF1894695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894695/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen sink, half bathroom and full bathroom. | $8,000 | [PL1895303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895303/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Install gas stove. | $1,000 | [G1895307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895307/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [G1889703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889703/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1889701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889701/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | Install wiring for AC system Install new light fixtures Remove as much old AC cable | $10,000 | [E1895291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895291/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [525 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-e-sixth-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1893969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893969/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [69-71 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-l-st/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | reconnect small cell electrical service at 7 L street for crown castle. utility wo 28177798 | $3,000 | [E1886287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886287/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [498 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498-e-sixth-st/) | 940 ft SW | Roofing | shingle and rubber roof go over | $10,000 | [SF1888528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888528/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [282 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-k-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 10 Replacement Windows | $17,700 | [SF1880847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880847/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 430 ft NW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install hardwood flooring, R&R staircase risers, R&R existing windows & trims, Repair walls, paint interior complete, Paint exterior window trims, Demo & renovate 2nd floor bathroom & change existing bathroom door (tub to stay in the same place, new toilet, & door) (No structural changes) | $88,900 | [SF1882935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882935/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling. Renovating and adding to an existing single family to become a multi-family building. Scope includes demolition of rear portion of Building to provide a new 4-story (reduced to a 3- story)addition. Upgrades to life safety, fully sprinklered &; a | $1,500,000 | [ALT1677825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1677825/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating consisting of new lighting, outlets, exit and emergency lights. | $20,000 | [E1884345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884345/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 450 ft S | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | wiring electric car charger | $1,900 | [E1880896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880896/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [503 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-fifth-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit #3- Replacing broken and damaged boards on roof-deck. Secure and install loose and missing railings and ballusters. Paintings and Pressure cleaning. All work Non-Structural. | $9,500 | [SF1880257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880257/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing roof deck in the same shape size and location and the existing deck | $39,000 | [SF1868220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868220/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | Supply gas to Navien Combi | $1,000 | [G1873983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873983/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure, remove existing windows, siding & roof. Demolition in preparation for construction to be performed under ALT1677825 | $25,000 | [SF1850868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850868/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [590 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-sixth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 combination boilers | $2,500 | [PL1871870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871870/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [590 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-sixth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 combination boilers | $5,000 | [G1871865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871865/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing bathroom, closet, office. Build new bathroom, closet, office. | $100,000 | [SF1871661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871661/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Barnard Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-barnard-pl/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 1 window and 2 doors | $9,000 | [SF1866863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866863/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | swapping out 2 panels and redoing a bathroom | $5,000 | [E1870997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870997/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [522 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/522-e-fifth-st/) | 510 ft SW | Roofing | New roof, siding, and windows. | $40,000 | [SF1870294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870294/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | Install navien combi. With Automatic feed and backflow preventor.; Work to be done in Unit 2. | $5,000 | [PL1871957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871957/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | 1.; Extend living space to basement w/ no structural change (see plans).2.; Repair second story ceiling where existing framing is inadequate. An existing room (approx. 10'x10') is located above this ceiling room (approx. 12'x14'). see drawings &; load calculations. | $35,000 | [ALT1822147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822147/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 430 ft NW | Other | Tub to shower conversion | $18,000 | [SF1868643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868643/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $16,132 | [SF1866877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866877/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [620 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-e-fifth-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-15343). | $8,000 | [SF1850516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850516/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 770 ft N | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | Service upgrade 200 to 400 | $10,000 | [E1861566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861566/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope of work &; pricing: general conditions — $5,000 demolition — $8,000 kitchen update — $32,000 bathrooms — $18,000 finishes — $7,000 painting — $10,000 hardwood floor refinishing — $8,000 electrical — $7,000 *work to be done in unit 1 only* | $95,000 | [SF1867301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867301/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 870 ft NW | Plumbing | Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater | $4,840 | [G1866881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866881/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 960 ft NE | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [526 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526-e-third-st/) | 490 ft N | New building | On vacant lot, erect new 4-story, 3-unit residential building with garage &; roof deck as per plans submitted.e[plans] filed. | Not listed | [ERT1606403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1606403/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $5,377 | [E1866886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866886/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | remove existing tiles, and retile around shower, change shower mixer, reinstall toilet and sink | $39,150 | [SF1866909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866909/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | 200 amp Delta 3 phase service | $9,000 | [E1859875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859875/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [112 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-h-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1855589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855589/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | To install all of the electrical including: - Lighting (normal + emergency) - Power distribution (receptacles + equipment) - Low voltage (data/phone) - Equipment connections (kitchen) | $53,000 | [E1855204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855204/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | We are installing a grease trap and electric hot water heater in the basement. We will be installing 5 sinks, 1 ice maker, 1 ice well, 2 coffee makers, 1 steamers machine and 1 hot water dispenser. | $40,000 | [PL1859336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859336/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor, Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [PL1854996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1854996/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | gas stove | $250 | [G1861808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861808/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [G1855011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855011/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [509r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509r-e-fifth-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Create ADU in lower level space of existing three family as per plans. | $110,000 | [ALT1833182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833182/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 320 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Custom Comfort 18,000 BTU Xtreme Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a Custom Comfort 12,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Custom Comfort 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $12,273 | [SF1857142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857142/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1857145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857145/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [526-526r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526--526r-e-fifth-st/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | d strip old siding and install new trim and siding | $11,500 | [SF1856412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856412/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [591 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/591-e-sixth-st/) | 970 ft SE | Plumbing | Relocate piping to outside meter bars for relocation of gas meters and tes. | $1,500 | [G1854914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854914/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 390 ft N | Fire systems | installing a 50 point addressable fire alarm system, Installing Fire. Sprinkler system with pumps in the basement plan will be submitted with Attachments | $68,915 | [ALT1843495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843495/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding Gong Cha (Bubble Tea) to an existing empty commercial space. Use is conditional so ZBA is required. Opening Hours will be 10AM-11PM. Takeout will be available. Items being sold are Bubble Tea, Waffles and Ice Cream. [ePlans] | $130,000 | [ALT1705858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1705858/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [191 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-k-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace rotted trim on the exterior and paint the street facing sides of the building. | $49,500 | [SF1850533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850533/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 450 ft S | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [267 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-k-st/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Finish only 3rd floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1849170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849170/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 390 ft N | Electrical | Re wire unit 1/2 | $36,000 | [E1839637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839637/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [503 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-first-st/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $13,169 | [SF1843800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843800/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [PL1848213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848213/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 910 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [G1848215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848215/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [596 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/596-e-sixth-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Re-venting water tanks what were backdrafting | $1,000 | [G1847788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847788/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 760 ft NW | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $30,000 | [PL1846314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846314/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 760 ft NW | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Emmet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-emmet-st/) | 560 ft N | Roofing | EPDM roof replacement - strip existing roof to decking - inspect decking and replace as need -install insulation board - install EPDM membrane - flash penetrations | $16,700 | [SF1845220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845220/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [723 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fourth-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1829850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829850/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $5,500 | [E1844343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844343/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 55 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [630 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/630-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove the old deck on the first and second floors. Keep the same layout and the original roof. Build new footings for a second-floor sunroom. Install a PVC railing on the 3rd floor. | $27,700 | [SF1906547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906547/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-h-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | 1 fireplace on first floor and 1 generator on the roof. | $5,000 | [G1906565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906565/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [328 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/328-k-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | National Grid shut off meter - replace pipe where it's leaking | $500 | [G1905422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905422/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repairs to space after water damage from the refrigerator in the unit above. | $57,000 | [SF1900224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900224/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [595 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-e-seventh-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Construct new 3-story, 5-unit residential building with elevator, 8 below-grade parking spaces, 2 roof decks, NFPA 13 sprinkler system, and 24V fire alarm.*Existing structure on lot to be razed on a separately applied for, approved and issued Sf demolition permit. | $2,484,000 | [ERT1836939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1836939/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Kitchen/bath plumbing | $3,000 | [PL1899641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899641/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Gas piping for stove | $500 | [G1899646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899646/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install of a sub panel reconnecting all existing kitchen branch cicuits to the new sub-panel instal of recessed lights install and reconnect of kitchen lighting switches provide afci/gfci protection where required by code | $5,100 | [E1897733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897733/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm living space in basement (bedroom, bathroom and storage/mech), no addl units remaining single family w/finished basement. Upgrade existing window well to current code as per plans. Boston Archive has no original plans. No chg to building envelope. Cost of work paid on SF1815823. | $15,000 | [ALT1897530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897530/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1883826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883826/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [656 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/656-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement | $3,000 | [EFA1897640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897640/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting | $20,000 | [E1896421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896421/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath | $9,800 | [E1896325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896325/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [569 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/569-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1782055 Change cellar stair run to accommodate new kitchen layout per plans. Modify large front BR to 2 separate bedrooms with closets. Add 3/4 bathroom to the third floor guest room. All changes pertain to the interior of the house. No changes to the footprint or exterior. | $40,000 | [A1853212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853212/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchen and powder room | $35,000 | [SF1886071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886071/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id:bos 4c-08. | $15,000 | [E1888402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888402/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom | $8,800 | [E1886517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886517/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [582 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/582-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of code-required receptacles, recessed lighting, and switches on new 15-amp circuits. Work includes all new-work electrical boxes, associated wiring, devices, fixtures, and installation throughout the applicable rooms. Electrical permit included. | $5,800 | [E1884367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884367/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Chimney repair | $29,000 | [SF1883819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883819/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [590 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove all plaster, lathes, doors, and trim down to original framing on all floors. Remove all appliances and fixtures complete. Remove all debris created by job. | $40,000 | [SF1869406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869406/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | New Gas work for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [G1878214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878214/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [595 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-e-seventh-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Demolition | Demolition of existing 2 family structure, in advance of ERT1836939Dig Safe#20262206650 | $20,000 | [SF1853017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853017/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [61 Story St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-story-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair / Replace as needed existing rooftop deck and hand rails. Could not locate original rooftop building permit. As a result, inspectional services indicated a stamped set of drawings would be required | $12,000 | [ALT1863323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863323/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Plumbing for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [PL1878213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878213/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [509 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509-e-first-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | The purpose of this application is to confirm occupancy as existing single family residence. In conjunction with previously applied short form permit SF1859829.; | Not listed | [ALT1865386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865386/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [582 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/582-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Light renovation. Sand & refinish flooring. Replace basement flooring and add hard ceiling to replace ceiling tiles. Remove carpet runners and add oak treads. Replace grass with turf @ rear yard. No structural work. No modifications to existing egress. No bathroom work or floorplan revisions. | $30,000 | [SF1873982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873982/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1865386 Occupancy Committee.Gut existing single family to studs. Update kitchens and baths. Replace windows and siding. Update electric, hvac and plumbing | $300,000 | [SF1859829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859829/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove. | $500 | [G1870527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870527/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [470 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Replacement of existing T box and main 200 amp disconnect from rust | $1,000 | [E1865074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865074/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Electrician to upgrade Service from 100amp to 200amp and install wiring associated with renovation of this property as specified | $20,000 | [E1871806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871806/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | ;Correct to verbiage on original Long form; ALT1746231. Full renovation, walls, floors, electric, plumbing, insulation, heating and cooling, 2 new kitchens, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, including living area renovations of basement level.; | $5,000 | [A1863961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1863961/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures | $3,000 | [E1869520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869520/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath, remodel kitchen, add laundry of unit #14 | $10,000 | [PL1864800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864800/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [458-460 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/458--460-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replace deck beam and hardware per plans and contract attached | $11,946 | [SF1864441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864441/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [184 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-i-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof. | $12,633 | [SF1857461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857461/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [597 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-e-sixth-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | New gas piping to the following items | $5,000 | [G1859658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859658/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout. | $60,000 | [SF1858660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858660/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [188 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-i-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 5 double hung windows | $8,552 | [SF1857486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857486/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [325 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/325-k-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Chimney Repointing & Repair Loose Brick VIOLATION# V892837 | $3,400 | [SF1857166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857166/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1854857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854857/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM. A rear deck will be added with a spiral stair foe a second egress for unit two. Zoning relief will be required.[ePlans] | $828,300 | [ALT1746231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746231/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [490 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-e-seventh-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $14,488 | [SF1845142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845142/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [454-456 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/454--456-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | 4 inch pipe lining from house 35 feet to clay pipe | $9,500 | [PL1853379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853379/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [569 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/569-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Disconnect wiring of existing house and complete new wiring for the new single family house. | $27,000 | [E1853352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853352/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [496 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/496-e-seventh-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Demo existing roof deck, rubber EPDM roof and flashing. Replace EPDM with new 60mil and rebuild deck exactly as before. The current deck was permitted and attached in plans. | $52,000 | [SF1823018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823018/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [850-852 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--852-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of ground floor. Add 3453 sf of furniture showroom space (on left side) and 2662 sf "H &; R Block" office space (on right rear) to the existing 3100 sf Mystryde Fitness Center (on right front). Request that we pay the nominal fee.Construction sprinkler and fire alarm reviewed and is | $20,000 | [ALT1758237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1758237/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen laundry and 2 bathrooms New bathroom and tankless water heater in basement | $12,000 | [PL1848305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848305/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Gas piping to tankless dryer stove and bbq | $4,000 | [G1848309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848309/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [490 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-e-seventh-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $4,829 | [E1845143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845143/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [760 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-fourth-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [571-573 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571--573-e-first-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building, adding light up exist sign at bus entrance. Add light pole in the back of parking lot | $13,550 | [E1846339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846339/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [469 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $17,640 | [SF1843677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843677/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [469 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1843682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843682/) |

## 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 748 to 750 E Broadway | 830 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Int. fitout of ground floor shell comm space: framing elec HVAC plum FA FP" | [BOA1873051](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-15 |
| Requested | Nov 10, 2026 | 567 E Sixth St | 870 ft S | Zoning appeal: "Updated scope of work by applicant 3.3.26: "demolish existing 1-story garage on separate…" | [BOA1886379](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 313 Emerson St | 0.25 mi E | Zoning appeal: "This is for 315 emerson st, south boston, parcel #0602578010 no work to be done confirm use…" | [BOA1905560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 270 K St | 500 ft SE | To construct a new 4-story, 5-unit multifamily building with 8 ground-level garage parking spaces… | [BOA1904808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-27 |
| Requested |  | 526 E Third St | 500 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Amendment to permit…" | [BOA1902702](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-21 |
| Requested |  | 528 E Fifth St | 490 ft S | To remove existing one story element at the rear of existing 2 and a half story residence | [BOA1883773](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-07 |
| Requested |  | 527 E Broadway | 0.23 mi W | To add a new 15 foot square roof deck on the back roof the the building accessed by a new exterior stair… | [BOA1861722](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-16 |
| Requested |  | 485 E First St | 0.20 mi NW | To change the use from commercial to mixed use | [BOA1852225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-21 |
| No decision posted | Dec 4, 2025 | 850 to 852 Summer St | 0.24 mi NE | To change occupancy of ground floor | [BOA1764003](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-14 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 442 E Fifth St | 980 ft SW | To renovate existing unfinished basement to an apartment | [BOA1850638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-18 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 425 E Third St | 0.24 mi W | To erect 4 story, 2 family building over parking | [BOA1749425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2025-07-17 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 555 to 567 E Broadway | 870 ft W | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1855511](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 90 to 92 L St | 0.19 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Interior renovation of an existing commercial space to convert laundromat into ice cream…" | [BOA1840166](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-16 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 62 L St | 970 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1575425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2024-02-28 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 556 E Broadway | 920 ft W | To change the occupancy from a 3 family to a 2 family | [BOA1834696](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-31 |
| Withdrawn |  | 524 E Broadway | 0.24 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Provide an easement to allow vehicles to pass over the property to both parking behind 524…" | [BOA1792286](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-10-28 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 744 E Fourth St | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1850007](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-15 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 595 E Seventh St | 0.25 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1850006](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-15 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 744 E Fourth St | 0.21 mi E | To raze existing 4 Unit Dwelling and replace with new 4 Story, 6-Unit Building with Garage parking… | [BOA1774632](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-12 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [192 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-emerson-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [206 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-emerson-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [90 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-emerson-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [86 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [275 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275-emerson-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025
- [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [53 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 18:13 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 14, 16:47 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 151 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-emerson-st/