# Building permits at 2 Emery Rd, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M project at 25 Harvard Av, permitted Jun 3.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: Performance of one (1) environmental soil boring. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 67 more permits (64 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Grading | Performance of one (1) environmental soil boring, finished as a groundwater monitoring well. | $3,500 | [SF1904676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904676/) |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Electrical | Install 100amps service to towing yard treilar | $1,400 | [ETS42349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS42349/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 50 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [373-391 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/373--391-cambridge-st/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Demo 387 cambridge st mg spa basement 1 full bath and 5 shampoo chairs. | $3,000 | [PL1906853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906853/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [90 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-braintree-st/) | 570 ft N | Grading | Installation of three (3) environmental borings, finished as groundwater monitoring wells. | $4,500 | [SF1904673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904673/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | bathroom reno, replace a shower valve a toilet a dishwasher and a kitchen sink | $3,000 | [PL1901975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901975/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [18-20 Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--20-hano-st/) | 560 ft N | Roofing | Replace existing EPDM Rubber membrane with brand new EPDM 60mil Rubber Membrane and aluminum drip edge | $15,400 | [SF1891304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891304/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [13 Clevemont Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-clevemont-av/) | 550 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of low voltage fire alarm system | $7,000 | [EFA1901016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1901016/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Installing (10) cameras at Blank Street Coffee....added workers comp form. | $2,700 | [ELV1901319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901319/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [12 Adella Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-adella-pl/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 18 jarvey replacement windows. Energy staar, inserts only with no structural work | $15,850 | [SF1899439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899439/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Run necessary speaker cable for (5) ceiling speakers | $1,000 | [ELV1899704](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1899704/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [93-129 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--129-braintree-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing nonstructural walls and installation of three new walls for a changing room. Work to be done at secondary address 119 Braintree St Unit 109 | $5,010 | [SF1896986](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896986/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas piping to new hot water heater 100,000 BTU's & existing furnaces 258,000 BTU's | $5,000 | [G1897310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897310/) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation. | $9,200 | [E1894968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894968/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | We are a subcontractor for Atlantis Comfort Systems. We will be pulling wire, installing and terminating some devices. | $25,000 | [ELV1897280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897280/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [417-433 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/417--433-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft E | Sign | Install a new channel letters with panel to the wall. | $7,600 | [ALT1880261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1880261/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [63a-63g Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63a--63g-hano-st/) | 530 ft W | Solar | Install a 44-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $55,409 | [ALT1848784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1848784/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [57 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-everett-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | Install 2 half bath and hand sink. Doing work in the basement.; | $15,000 | [PL1896286](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896286/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3 Islington Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-islington-te/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | pouring a concrete slab in the basemant and replacing 3 windows | $3,200 | [SF1896156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896156/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [13 Clevemont Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-clevemont-av/) | 550 ft W | Electrical | 4 Family home new construction | $35,000 | [E1885777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885777/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [178 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-brighton-av/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Moving Non structural wall 18". ADD LVLs to support roof structure above and add headers, Extending lower dropped ceiling to expand kitchen remodel. All sink oven and dishwasher remain in same locations | $39,644 | [ALT1840668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840668/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5 Islington Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-islington-te/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Installation of new vinyl siding | $25,800 | [SF1888561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888561/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [477-489 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477--489-cambridge-st/) | 460 ft SW | Fire systems | Commercial hood with fire suppression installed in Unit 483 from; Coffee shop to; take out restaurant; -; 477–489 Cambridge St. All cooking equipment (grill, fryer, stove) will be electric. No gas. Installation supervised by licensed electrician. Plans and diagrams attached | $30,000 | [ALT1830110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1830110/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [20 Penniman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-penniman-rd/) | 360 ft N | Plumbing | Renovate 1 bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1882644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882644/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [20 Penniman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-penniman-rd/) | 360 ft N | Electrical | Guest bathroom and master bathroom remodel. Unit 401 4th floor. | $2,800 | [E1878116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878116/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [57 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-everett-st/) | 680 ft NW | Plumbing | Pre-fabricate Domestic Hot Water System | $29,760 | [PL1878684](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878684/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $27,585 | [SF1869971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869971/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [35 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-allston-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of two condensers and five mini split heads. Service upgrade 100A > 200A to maintain amperage, UA#27386943 | $9,195 | [E1869439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869439/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [417-433 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/417--433-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft E | Electrical | 3x 110v circuit 1x 220v circuit for kitchen and new host stand | $3,000 | [E1874679](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874679/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [11-17 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11--17-harvard-av/) | 900 ft E | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated blade sign to read "MIC Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative" | $5,528 | [ALT1868500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868500/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [217a-229 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/217a--229-brighton-av/) | 410 ft SE | Sign | NAPA Auto Parts Signage - Re-face existing wedge shaped door sign on south elevation (fronting Brighton Ave); Install (1) internally illuminated sign cabinet to west elevation (fronting Craftsman St); Install (1) set of face-lit channel letters to east elevation [eFile] | $8,769 | [ALT1868068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868068/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi Oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant Space | $8,000 | [PL1866968](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866968/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 870 ft SE | Plumbing | Connection of new Combi oven in Saloniki Greek Restaurant space | $7,000 | [G1866972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866972/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 870 ft SE | Sign | Installation of (1) illuminated wall sign to read "Saloniki Greek" and (1) illuminated blade sign to read "Saloniki Greek" | $11,765 | [ALT1864806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864806/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [417-433 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/417--433-cambridge-st/) | 580 ft E | Alteration or repair | expanding kichen per to plan, new cashier counter, partial electric upgrades and cosmetic finishes per to design and floor plan. | $31,800 | [SF1865268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865268/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [120 Braintree St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-braintree-st/) | 710 ft NW | Plumbing | New Construction of a 32 unit building with garage parking and common area plumbing | $590,000 | [PL1865785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865785/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Plumbing piping and fixtures at Blank St Coffee | $69,500 | [PL1862711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862711/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [65-71 Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--71-hano-st/) | 450 ft W | Solar | Install a 21-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $27,942 | [ALT1845663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1845663/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [65-71 Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65--71-hano-st/) | 450 ft W | Solar | Install a 21-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $27,942 | [E1845693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845693/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 840 ft E | Fire systems | New building construction of (170) residential units with associated fire alarm, low voltage, security, and electrical systems. | $2,000,000 | [EFA1857545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857545/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [25 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-harvard-av/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | New building construction of (170) residential units with associated fire alarm, low voltage, security, and electrical systems. New service is brought in from Eversource. | $2,000,000 | [E1857396](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857396/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [20 Penniman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-penniman-rd/) | 360 ft N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovation | $29,630 | [SF1853232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853232/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [27-29 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27--29-everett-st/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from a three unit building to a six unit building by way of rear/vertical addition with minor interior changes to the existing structure.AA 12/26/26 application reassigned to FD By Matt O'Boyle 2.18.26 | $800,000 | [ALT1719036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1719036/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Blank Street Coffee - New tenant fit out installing new lighting, wiring, and breakers to accommodate new tenant. | $39,200 | [E1851147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851147/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [501 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-cambridge-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | New 400 Amp Service | $5,000 | [E1850912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850912/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [180-190a Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180--190a-brighton-av/) | 870 ft SE | Sign | replace the existing wall sign with a new Metro by Tmobile set of channel letters | $3,400 | [ALT1844981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1844981/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [63a-63g Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63a--63g-hano-st/) | 530 ft W | Solar | Install a 44-panel roof-mounted PV solar system. | $55,409 | [E1848788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848788/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [61a-61c Hano St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61a--61c-hano-st/) | 480 ft NW | Plumbing | Pre-fabricate Domestic Hot Water System | $29,760 | [PL1846730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846730/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [35 Blaine St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-blaine-st/) | 640 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heating system. Modify existing system. | $22,260 | [PL1846721](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846721/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [43-55 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43--55-everett-st/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | Relocate condensers | $25,810 | [PL1846163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846163/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [57 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-everett-st/) | 680 ft NW | Fire systems | Replace non repairable and discontinued existing FACU and all existing field devices at there present locations. | $149,536 | [EFA1845802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845802/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [61 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-everett-st/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | install underground conduits for service upgrade and future EV charger | $5,000 | [E1845306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845306/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [57 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-everett-st/) | 680 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire Alarm Upgrade to replace existing panel with new and install new fire alarm devices in each unit and common spaces. Minor fire protection update please see scope on sheet FP.3. | $187,105 | [ALT1837798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1837798/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Renovation, basement 1 full bath. | $3,500 | [PL1906851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906851/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [35 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-adamson-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Instal laundry (washer and dryer) into a closet in each of the three units. | $10,000 | [SF1899935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899935/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [157-171 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157--171-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Mayor's office event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1906310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1906310/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | installing light and outlet up to code for a finsih basement with one playroom, one office, one bathroom and one mechanical room | $8,500 | [E1903945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903945/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [164-174 Brighton Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164--174-brighton-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Replaced a bad panel | $2,000 | [E1901449](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901449/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [533 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/533-cambridge-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Bond the Csst Gas piping | $3,000 | [E1895044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895044/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5 Cambridge Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-cambridge-te/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | basement renovation as follows Building playroom, office, storage and bathroom This basement belongs to unit one | $50,000 | [ALT1883143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883143/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [301 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-guest-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | (2) pan signs with lit logos/lettering (1) DF blade sign with lit logos/lettering Vinyl window graphics | $16,224 | [ALT1836117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836117/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [61-63 Adamson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61--63-adamson-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1874992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874992/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [10 Imrie Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-imrie-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | EV charger | $2,270 | [E1836348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836348/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Bathroom remodel including installation of new receptacles, lighting, exaust fan, switches, and wiring | $2,500 | [E1864734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864734/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [PL1863188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863188/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [17r Griggs Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17r-griggs-pl/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate second floor bathroom | $32,600 | [SF1853711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853711/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [301 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-guest-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | installation of a new meter in an existing meter socket (400A service is per electrical permit E1810953) | $3,500 | [E1849026](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849026/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [67 Harvard Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-harvard-av/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Strip and re roof with 060 Mil TPO single ply membrane ( White ). | $110,000 | [SF1846923](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846923/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [24 Highgate St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-highgate-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | patching of concrete floor | $1,000 | [SF1846165](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846165/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [301 Guest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301-guest-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Install wall sign and projecting sign | $7,500 | [ALT1836015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836015/) |

## 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 |  | 9 Harvard Te | 860 ft E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1871988](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-13 |
| Requested |  | 280 Lincoln St | 0.21 mi NE | Zoning appeal: "Storage of snow equipment and supplies for emergency snow services" | [BOA1767932](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-08-25 |
| Approved | Jun 2, 2026 | 393 Cambridge St | 710 ft E | To construct new 46,659 sf hotel with 96 rooms and 4 drop-off parking spaces | [BOA1838237](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-04-10 |

---
Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 15:09 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 67 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-emery-rd/