# Building permits at 199 Thirteenth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M project at 30 Samuel Morse Wy, permitted May 1.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 9: Renovation of one IT closet on Floor 1 wiring of (1) new FCU and ACCU. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Electrical | Renovation of one IT closet on Floor 1 wiring of (1) new FCU and ACCU | $4,000 | [E1856529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856529/) |
| May 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovation to IT closet to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC, Electrical and Fire protection (swap 2 sprinkler heads) on Floor 1 garage level. No structural or fire alarm work. Sprinkler and fire alarm permit to be filed seperately | $141,603 | [SF1849292](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849292/) |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Other | Verizon will swap antennas and radios per attached plans. | $35,000 | [SF1572315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1572315/) |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Electrical | perform maintenance on electric switch board Breakers | $700,000 | [E1553358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1553358/) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Electrical | disconnect old fire pump and reconnect new fire pump | $1,000 | [E1395463](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1395463/) |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Other | Verizon will swap antennas and radios per attached plans. | $35,000 | [SF1278857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1278857/) |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Alteration or repair | EMERGENCY REPAIR -- Garage at MGH Charlestown Navy Yard. Garage concrete awnings are spalling and deteriorating causing safety fall hazards. Repair and recoat obvious areas and sound test further to determine if more work necessary. | $28,750 | [SF1121546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1121546/) |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Fire systems | Amendment to work description of ALT715588: eight sprinkler closets were reviewed;approved and issued on alt 715588 but not put on the language of that permit. this permit is to clarify sprinkler closet work. | Not listed | [A1005474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1005474/) |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Fire systems | Installing new sprinkler system throughout entire garage and removing existing sprinkler system.modifications to associated lighting and fire alarm. | $2,135,791 | [ALT715588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT715588/) |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Fire systems | MGH Building 199 - Fire Protection System Upgrade | $24,000 | [EFA715502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA715502/) |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Electrical | MGH Building 199 - Fire Protection Upgrade | $174,000 | [E715506](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E715506/) |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Electrical | MGH Building 199 - 199 Thirteenth St - Installation of Solar Photovoltaic System - 1487 Panels. AP 152362 | $365,000 | [E522274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E522274/) |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Solar | Install solar array with 1,487 solar panels on roof of building (parking garage). | $1,058,820 | [ALT507205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT507205/) |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Fire systems | Replace suppression system. Electrical install of Inerge System | $5,500 | [EFA260446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA260446/) |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Other | Install (1) 10' x 10' tent | $1,000 | [SF160532](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF160532/) |
| Apr 26, 2011 | Electrical | Switchgear testing | $3,000 | [E74025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E74025/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

34 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 2, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 | [PL1906529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906529/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Demo 1 existing sink and install 1 new sink and associated piping | $9,600 | [PL1905871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905871/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of MGH CNY building 149 MRI Bay #6 | $75,000 | [E1904273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904273/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-shipway-pl/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Work consiss only on a convertion of bath tub to a walk in shower. No electrical updates. | $15,000 | [SF1901197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901197/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 370 ft N | Grading | 2 test borings located in grass areas on private property around exterior of Building 114. Four-inch diameter drilled holes advanced to about 90 feet below grade. No observation wells will be installed. We will backfill boreholes at completion with drill cuttings and gravel fill as needed. | $20,000 | [SF1900253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900253/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of Cat6A data cabling for the new Yun Lab area renovation 5th Floor. | $48,000 | [ELV1896061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896061/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Change out 3 lights, install receptacle, relocate door openers on 3rd floor. Install 2 disconnects for VFDs and 2 exhaust fans on 9th floor.. | $20,000 | [E1894232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894232/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Spaulding Rehab Pharmacy - Compounding Room. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264453 | $7,500 | [ELV1890544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1890544/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing IV Room & Pharmacy to convert space to new compounding room and SCA. Includes: demo, drywall, flooring, sinks and eye wash, exhaust fan, relocated electrical outlets and 2 sprinkler heads. | $358,312 | [SF1889458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889458/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | demo of existing sinks, eyewashes and associated piping to install 2 new sinks, an eyewash station as well as associated domestic water, waste and vent piping on the 3rd floor | $28,000 | [PL1881673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881673/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of duct smoke for AHU shutdown on 2nd floor of mechanical space | $3,000 | [EFA1881512](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1881512/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new AHU, condensing unit, and exhaust fan on 2nd floor of mechanical space, fed from new electrical panel | $15,000 | [E1881510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881510/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Mgh cny-149 - yun lab itb. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264300 | $21,450 | [ELV1868006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868006/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage Cat6A data cabling for 5th floor renovation (26-0068-10) | $60,000 | [ELV1849879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1849879/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Other | Installing a temporary weighted 10x10 frame tent with sliding walls on Pier 11 for Sail Boston. Installing 07/07/26 and removing 07/16/26. No alcohol being served. | $600 | [SF1867074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867074/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | installation of duct smoke detector | $10,000 | [ALT1858312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858312/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Fire systems | replacement of AHU to include sprinkler and fire alarm modifications. | $633,300 | [ALT1849216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849216/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Spaulding Charlestown - Pool Heating. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264023 | $12,250 | [ELV1839185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1839185/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Mgh cny 149 - clean room ahu. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264181 | $30,000 | [ELV1858042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1858042/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Fire systems | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space Relocating existing FA devices (5) smoke detectors, (5) speaker / strobes, (1) pull station - (no new devices) | $5,000 | [EFA1855900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1855900/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of (4) IT closets in total, located on floors 3,4,6 and 9 Each Floor (4 total) - installation of new lighting, and wiring of new Heat Pump | $17,000 | [E1856527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856527/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 370 ft N | Electrical | Renovation to (2) IT closets (in total) on floors 2 and 3 2nd Floor - Relocation of existing lighting, and wiring of new FCU 3rd Floor - wiring of new FCU | $6,000 | [E1856525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856525/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [30 Shipway Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-shipway-pl/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 1 patio door for replacement. No structural changes. | $14,592 | [SF1855491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855491/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Fire systems | Buiding 149 in Charlestown Navy Yard Installation of one duct smoke and key switch for operation | $5,000 | [EFA1853525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1853525/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation to one IT closet per floors 3,4,6 and 9 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No structural or fire alarm. | $566,413 | [SF1849288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849288/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114 Sixteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-sixteenth-st/) | 370 ft N | Alteration or repair | Renovation to two IT closet on floors 2 and 3 to accommodate new heat loads as required for new computer and phone systems. Work includes HVAC and Electrical. No Structural or Fire Alarm work. | $283,206 | [SF1849280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849280/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | MGH CNY 149 Tearney Lab. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring FK 264051 | $40,000 | [ELV1848558](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1848558/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [79-96 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--96-thirteenth-st/) | 330 ft W | Roofing | Replace 6 existing windows and 2 exterior doors with new energy-efficient units. Work includes removal/disposal of existing units, flashing, weatherproofing, insulation, trim adjustments, and final cleanup. No structural changes. | $12,750 | [SF1846632](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846632/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [300 First Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-first-av/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | 210438WAL - Office renovation includes new receptacle's and lighting | $17,000 | [E1845582](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845582/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [149 Thirteenth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/149-thirteenth-st/) | 340 ft SW | Electrical | Renovation of 5th Floor Lab Space New Power / Wiremold and Lighting, with 3 new electrical panels replacing existing panels | $119,000 | [E1845452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845452/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | [23 Moulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-moulton-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change Occupancy to arrange age ranges from different classrooms. [ePlans] | Not listed | [ALT1823165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823165/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Control wiring for VRF system | $475,000 | [ELV1845665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845665/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Interlock wiring for VRF system/Condensate Switches | $475,000 | [E1830402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1830402/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [30 Samuel Morse Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-samuel-morse-wy/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | EMD is installing the plumbing in the new Building F Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Project | $5,000,000 | [PL1839722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1839722/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 16:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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