# Building permits at 178 W Fourth St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 30-40 W Third St, permitted Jul 16. 12 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Gas furnace replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) | | Mar 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing patio door and replace with new patio door. No structural work. Work to take place in Unit 4A | $7,048 | [SF1579689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1579689/) | | Aug 5, 2019 | Electrical | swap AC condenser | $500 | [E982434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E982434/) | | Jun 12, 2019 | Plumbing | Disconnect and reconnect gas piping to new furnace | $500 | [G963993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G963993/) | | May 23, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Unit 4A-Replacement of 36,000 BTU Condenser and Coil only Brand York direct replacement reusing refrigeration pipping NO FLAME ONSITE Mechanical fasteners only NO cutting or patching required | $4,495 | [SF954423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF954423/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | $600 | [PL908572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL908572/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Plumbing | Water Heater Replacement | $600 | [G908567](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G908567/) | | Dec 5, 2018 | Plumbing | replacement electric water heater | $300 | [PL904935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL904935/) | | Jan 8, 2016 | Plumbing | replace sump pump | $200 | [PL553290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL553290/) | | May 27, 2015 | Alteration or repair | change commercial space to retail space to correct occupancy wording only. | Not listed | [ALT464076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT464076/) | | Aug 29, 2012 | Alteration or repair | B &; 4th Variety - Erect two awnings, 210" L x 34" H x 30" D and 60" L x 34" H x 30" D,per BRA Design review. | $2,000 | [ALT82891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT82891/) | | Mar 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install store counters and store fit out. Upgrade electrical where necessary. | $1,000 | [SF66846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF66846/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 37 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 620 ft N | 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 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 570 ft NW | 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/) | 570 ft NW | 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/) | 390 ft SW | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 790 ft E | 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/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 780 ft N | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 790 ft NE | 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/) | 790 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck, remove existing rubber roof, install new rubber roof, install new roof deck same size and location | $42,430 | [SF1874751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874751/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 830 ft N | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 440 ft NW | 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 16, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 820 ft E | 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 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 570 ft NW | 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/) | 570 ft NW | 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 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also anti-sweat door heater controls and electric defrost. | $41,800 | [E1864932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864932/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NW | Plumbing | fixture swap on two shower valves vanity and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1864163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864163/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NW | Electrical | En-suite bathroom receptacle, wall switches, fixture lights and circuit breakers upgrade | $1,800 | [E1860411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860411/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 920 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 790 ft E | 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/) | 830 ft N | 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 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | vinyl the front of the house double section roof in front of the house paint 2 small front domers. | $15,000 | [SF1850305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850305/) | | May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) | | May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 440 ft NW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 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 SE | 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/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | I will be adding six outlets. Four of them will be new Work. I will be adding three emergency lights at the doors and I will be relocating one ceiling fan. | $1,000 | [E1891693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891693/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Add wall to create conference room in existing room. Scope includes minor electrical, framing and drywall. | $69,128 | [SF1890440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890440/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | | May 8, 2026 | [10-50 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--50-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Install one set of face-lit channel letters with dimmer, white faces and LED lighting with red overlay, black trimcap and 5" deep returns, 26.44" high x 93.89" wide overall. BARDO'S BAR PIZZA as per BPDA approved stamped plans. | $11,763 | [ALT1843694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843694/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Approved | May 5, 2026 | 69 to 71 A St | 620 ft N | To change the occupancy from the building's office space to 24 residential units on floors two through four | [BOA1833689](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-26 | ## More on this street Other addresses on W Fourth St with permits, nearest house number first: - [171 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/171-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026 - [139-147 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139--147-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025 - [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [314-316 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--316-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [319 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [321 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [322-324 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/322--324-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 - [345 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-w-fourth-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [350 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [361 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/361-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 14:43 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 9, 13:17 UTC. Map, all 12 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/