# Building permits at 2 Alger St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.8M new building at 164 Old Colony Av, permitted May 19.

25 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16: Encore fire will retro-fit the existing sprinkler system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Fire systems | Encore fire will retro-fit the existing sprinkler system, by adding 23 sprinkler heads, per attached plans, to accommodate the new wall layouts under sf1825957 | $15,900 | [ALT1849201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849201/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Fire systems | Modify existing fire alarm system, Add 5 new AV Horn Strobes | $5,000 | [ALT1838415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838415/) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Plumbing | New washing machine connection, replace water heater, replace kitchen sink and backflow on water main. | $8,000 | [PL1838528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1838528/) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Fire systems | Modify existing fire alarm system | $8,000 | [EFA1835249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1835249/) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Electrical | wire new Wayfair photo lab, warehouse space, offices bathroom etc | $80,000 | [E1835237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1835237/) |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Electrical | install 47 cat6 network data cables. | $20,903 | [ELV1835505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1835505/) |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Electrical | run cat 6 switch legs for lighting control system | $5,000 | [ELV1835243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1835243/) |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing warehouse space to support new warehouse and office tenant. | $700,000 | [SF1825957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1825957/) |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Electrical | Re-attach existing service pipes to building due to storm damage | $1,500 | [E1823127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1823127/) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing - like for like swap out | $3,500 | [G1823245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823245/) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Plumbing | Install new piping to tie in existing gas piping system to new gas meter outside building on ground level. | $45,000 | [G1517347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1517347/) |
| May 17, 2023 | Fire systems | Furnish and install of 15 new ceiling speaker strobes to existing fire alarm infrastructure. | $5,000 | [EFA1428163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1428163/) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Electrical | Algerworks RTU Controls. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. AP - 231490 | $15,000 | [ELV1461262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1461262/) |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing one story structure.Work to include installation of new demising walls, upgrading existing MEP/FP systems. Also, construction of new bathrooms, entrances and associated canopies for future tenant fit out(s).Upgrade to existing sidewalks and area around building near entrance | $3,000,000 | [ALT1444378](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1444378/) |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Electrical | Renovation to existing 43,000sf Group B office / warehouse space. Lighting, mechanical power. | $450,000 | [E1428160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1428160/) |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Site mobilization as well as prep work for interior demolition of existing one story building and future full fit-out. Work to include cut and cap of utilities, interior MEP's, as well as site preparation for future utilities. This work is in preparation for demo and prior to issuance of ALT | $5,000 | [SF1424855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1424855/) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Plumbing | Installation of 2 new gas fired unit heaters and tie in to existing piping system; Installation of 1 new rooftop unit to replace disabled unit and tie in to existing piping system. | $45,000 | [G1434913](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1434913/) |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Grading | Interior test pits to examine foundation support of the existing structure | $15,000 | [SF1205379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1205379/) |
| May 11, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Combine 57,692 sf parcel # 0700027001 (with 1 building) at 2 Alger St with 172,858 sf parcel # 0700027000 (with 1 building) at 4 Alger St. The combined lots will be approximately 230,550 sf with 2 buildings and a shared parking/loading area for up to approximately 116 vehicles. No work to be done. | $100 | [ALT1191681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1191681/) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from "Warehouse" to "Office (Use Item #42), Research Lab (Use Item #48) and Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Products (Use Items #68). No work to be done. eplan | Not listed | [ALT1126497](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1126497/) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of 400 Amp 120/208 volt 3 phase feeder from 4 Alger St to supply temporary power to 2 Alger St for temporary lighting and heating. | $25,000 | [ETS1125849](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1125849/) |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Fire systems | Replace digital communicator with AES 7788F mesh network radio transmitter to monitor existing FACP. | $650 | [EFA1102318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1102318/) |
| Sep 19, 2013 | Plumbing | retest | $1,000 | [G287446](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G287446/) |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Electrical | installing voice and data cables | $12,500 | [ELV161078](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV161078/) |
| May 10, 2012 | Electrical | Relocate 150 flourscent fixtures | $7,000 | [E139956](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E139956/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [495 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/495-dorchester-av/) | 470 ft SE | Other | Temporary Install four (4) outdoor artificial turf soccer fields and associated site improvements through rough inspection, pending approval of the Use of Premises permit.;# U491905518 | $5,000 | [SF1906789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906789/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 810 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Removal of house trap | $5,000 | [PL1877089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877089/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 810 ft E | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [4 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-alger-st/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Amend previous ALT drawings to CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY of core and shell space into an indoor recreational soccer facility with incidental use areas to the main use (i.e. reception lounge, bathrooms, birthday party room...) and then perform interior fit-out per plans submitted under construction | $1,000 | [ALT1870613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870613/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Install low voltage cabling; | $500 | [ELV1860046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860046/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1861424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861424/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | New tile, vanity, tub, and fixtures in bathrooms of unit 2 and 3 | $20,000 | [SF1901252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901252/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | 4-bathroom replacement fixtures | $6,000 | [PL1904349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904349/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | permit working to rough inspections pending issuence of ALT1902853 and approved by ZBA 09/22/2026 Remove existing Drywall on specific areas, new plumbing, electrical and Hvac system. | Not listed | [SF1903431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903431/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Swap toilet, vanity, & shower valve in (2) Bathrooms | $3,000 | [PL1902605](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902605/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [14 Tuckerman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-tuckerman-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 8 replacement windows - no structural work | $6,452 | [SF1899841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899841/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1884062](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1884062/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Install wiring for outlets / switching and light in (2) bedrooms up to code on dual function circuit. | $3,800 | [E1886387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886387/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles roof and install new asphalt roof. Install new gutter system. | $14,500 | [SF1884050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884050/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [397-399 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--399-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Perform same scope in unit 2, and 3: Add a partition wall in living room to create a 3rd bedroom. Install egress window, and a smoke / co alarm in new bedroom. | $20,000 | [ALT1836940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836940/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Unit 403 #2 - Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. Add shower in existing half bath, and renovate existing full bath keeping layout the same for Unit 403 #2 and #3. | $40,000 | [ALT1846356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1846356/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | House will be complete gut job, temp service needed as no power in house for extended period Eversource Temp work order 26788447ES | $1,500 | [ETS1872546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1872546/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [397-403 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/397--403-dorchester-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 403 Unit 3 Add partition wall in living room to create an additional bedroom. Existing window to remain it meets egress requirements. | $20,000 | [ALT1856872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856872/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry | $20,000 | [PL1872237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872237/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Install conduit and cable for new fire alarm panelboard and nitrogen pumps within andrew sq mbta station. | $8,500 | [E1871251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871251/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7 Transit St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-transit-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system on bus way, Mezzanine and train platform while keeping the existing Fire Alarm system operational until the new system is online.. | $980,000 | [EFA1857680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857680/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-glover-ct/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as single family no record of occupancy homeowner- yunkang xu phone number: 781-367-85271. Roof Replacement 2. Siding Replacement 3. Chimney Removal 4. Interior Remodeling 5. Bathroom Renovation 6. Basement Finishing 7. Kitchen Upgrade / Remodeling 8. Installation of Central Heatin | $180,000 | [ALT1859097](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1859097/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1857542 - Occupancy Committeeremoval of all interior sheetrock, plumbing and fixtures, interior casing and doors along with all cabinets and appliances | $10,000 | [SF1857523](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857523/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [8 Glover Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-glover-ct/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | N/R confirm occupancy of existing 3 family | Not listed | [ALT1857542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857542/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 156 E St | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [4 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-alger-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 10:00 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, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 25 permits at this address and 39 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-alger-st/