# Building permits at 20-36 District Av, Boston, MA

24 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7: Install one set of customer supplied channel letters. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sign | Install one set of customer supplied channel letters, Tropical Smoothie Bar as per BPDA stamped plans. 2' high overall x 9'-7.375". No blade sign to be installed. | $4,050 | [ALT1877314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1877314/) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sign | One set of channel letters 30" on front wall of building, one 18" x 18" blade sign on existing brackets, Activate | $13,000 | [ALT1770666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770666/) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Electrical | hvac controls | $10,000 | [ELV1753654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1753654/) |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | We are looking to add live entertainment to our co/ci*change of occupancy of the pearl restaurant with outdoor seating issued under permit #alt1009907;to restaurant with live entertainment not operating after 1030pm | Not listed | [ALT1713972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1713972/) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new data, speaker, and security devices for Activate Games. Will include new LV wiring and equipment per the floor design of the space. | $35,000 | [ELV1750556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1750556/) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Plumbing | Gaming Center with new bathrooms and mechanical/janitor closet space | $65,000 | [PL1732896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1732896/) |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Fire systems | Renovation of existing tenant spaces at 20 and 22 district ave to create one single tenant space for Activate Games. Will consist of added initiating and annunciating devices to provide coverage for revised layout. | $32,000 | [EFA1741460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1741460/) |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Electrical | Renovation of existing tenant spaces to create one larger space for Activate Games. This will include new branch circuit wiring from existing distribution systems for the new layout of the space. | $192,000 | [E1734756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1734756/) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from retail to arcade. This project is an 11,140 SF renovation combining the existing Converse and Express South Bay Center for Activate Games. Modifying the existing MEPs and relocating the existing bathrooms is required.;*INTERACTIVE ARCADE complex | $1,000,000 | [ALT1697321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1697321/) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Re-Demise of an existing vacant Tenant space into two tenants (Fit-Out of spaces is by Tenants). One new storefront entry door, new electric service, new demising wall, new tenant water stub and meter. | $350,000 | [ALT1311478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1311478/) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Plumbing | Install bathroom kitchen sink bay sink hand sink | $20,000 | [PL1015141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1015141/) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Plumbing | Install deep fryer range | $5,000 | [G1015156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1015156/) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Electrical | Wire for power, lighting and kitchen equipment. | $60,000 | [E944119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E944119/) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Electrical | pull hvac control wires | $2,000 | [ELV889959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV889959/) |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Demising a 10,000 space to 3 separate spaces. Updating storefront doors will also be completed. Work in conjunction with ALT822522. | $320,000 | [SF847749](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF847749/) |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Plumbing | To install 2 floor drains, 2 lavs, 1 mop sink, 2 toilets, 1 water heater, and water piping on 1st floor | $25,000 | [PL819767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL819767/) |
| May 18, 2018 | Plumbing | adding handicap restroom in new store | $20,000 | [PL831404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL831404/) |
| May 15, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Converse -; Revised interior renovation of Existing ALT#793193 to include electrical, finishes, fixtures, layout, elevations, removal of soffit. Revise location of trenching for power/data at new registers. Revise entire lighting plan, relocate checkout. Revise Sprinkler layout to remove sprinklers  | $409,800 | [A821594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A821594/) |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Plumbing | To install 3 furnaces on the 1st floor | $2,000 | [G819753](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G819753/) |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant fit up of existing shell space at South Bay. Interior renovation for new Converse store including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes and fixtures. New Fire alarm and sprinkler. | $170,000 | [ALT793193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT793193/) |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Plumbing | Fitout of JP Licks restaurant space. | $100,000 | [PL799209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL799209/) |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Sign | Installation of "Parking Garage Elevator Lobby" sign on Building A 20-36 District Ave | $8,100 | [ALT776423](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT776423/) |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Preparation for ALT755272, cost of work will be reflected on long form. | Not listed | [SF756401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF756401/) |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include Mercantile and Interior remodeling/build-out of a mercantile/interior space contained within an existing shell building for commercial use. Temporary sign banners and signage to be applied for under separate application. E-plan | $950,000 | [ALT711983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT711983/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 470 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 620 solar modules. 358.05 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907237/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [132 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-boston-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885688) | $9,000 | [SF1894522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894522/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 450 ft SW | Electrical | W/O 29232318 - Above ground - 3 phase - 200 amp W/O 28639593 - Above ground - 1 phase - 200 amp | $2,000 | [E1901528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901528/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [8-12 Enterprise St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--12-enterprise-st/) | 920 ft S | Plumbing | Install Custom Comfort 50 Gallon, Heat Pump Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,200 | [PL1887927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887927/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 930 ft S | Other | Install temporary 40x60 & (2) 9x10 tents to be used for Plumbers Union Holiday Party. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $8,480 | [SF1890452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890452/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Install temporary 25kva generator used to power lighting and heaters for temporary tent. Installed 12/3. Removed 12/8. Event date 12/5/26 | $1,100 | [ETS1890459](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1890459/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1230-1244 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1230--1244-massachusetts-av/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Install (3) temporary 170,000BTU heaters each connected to (1) 100lb propane tank used to heat tents. Installed 12/5. Removed 12/5 | $1,710 | [G1890471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1890471/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [78 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-willow-ct/) | 450 ft SW | Demolition | Raze existing buildingDig Safe#20263014360 | $10,000 | [SF1879056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879056/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [75 Willow Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-willow-ct/) | 370 ft SW | Other | Relocated gym to second floor. | Not listed | [A1872936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1872936/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 920 ft SW | Sign | Replacement of existing exterior sign | $18,000 | [E1872788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872788/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1165 Massachusetts Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1165-massachusetts-av/) | 920 ft SW | Sign | Installation of replacement monument sign for Eversource. Approved by BPDA | $19,145 | [ALT1868377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868377/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [63r Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63r-boston-st/) | 720 ft NE | Plumbing | Sold by Tim: *tap into gas line located in utility room run adequately sized gas line from inside that utility room poking out outside into the soffit that is on the outside of the building, we will need to demo a section of that soffit to run our gas line within and bring that line all the way over | $7,000 | [G1860820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860820/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [25 Jan Karski Wy](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-jan-karski-wy/) | 420 ft E | Electrical | Replace Electrical panel guts & breakers that had been damaged by water - Panel service pool equipment. | $2,500 | [E1859196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859196/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-allstate-rd/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | TJ Maxx - Remove and install 4 new Lav sinks. relocate and install new lounge sink. Install water fill station onto existing cooler. Remove and re-install 5 toilets | $12,000 | [PL1849149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849149/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8b Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8b-allstate-rd/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate the existing receptacles to the new cashwrap cabinets. Install new track lights | $22,000 | [E1848464](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848464/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-allstate-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Rooftop solar installation. 608 solar modules. 350.97 Kwdc. 240Kwac. No ESS. | $500,000 | [E1907245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907245/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [223 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/223-boston-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation and air sealing | $5,476 | [SF1904681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904681/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding, install window trim, new exterior vent and approximately 60 LF of gutter. | $30,000 | [SF1902821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902821/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Commercial roof recover over existing substrate with no structural modifications or deck replacement. | $161,885 | [SF1896606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896606/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [67 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-harvest-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Install a new wet and dry fire sprinkler system. Ref.ert1607835 | $47,500 | [ALT1856105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1856105/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Install 3 gas stoves, 3 power vent hot water heaters and 3 gas furnace. | $20,000 | [G1899407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899407/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer machine connections and 3 power vent hot water heaters. | $30,000 | [PL1899406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899406/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [14 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-allstate-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replacing (10) existing rooftop units, like for like | $82,001 | [G1897518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897518/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [99 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99-boston-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Replace the existing obsolete jockey pump controller and fire pump controller. Install new like in kind. | $93,000 | [ALT1871233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871233/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [188 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-boston-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement for apartment 1 | $6,500 | [G1888604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888604/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Install a UL Central Station fire alarm system | $5,000 | [EFA1887200](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1887200/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [57 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-harvest-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Inspection of third floor electric meter after disconnect - reconnect. | $300 | [E1875884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875884/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [23 Howell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-howell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Renovation all gas pipe of whole house. | $15,500 | [G1875540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1875540/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5 Allstate Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-allstate-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Within Home Depot: Disconnect then reconnect power to Bays (no new fixtures being installed): Aisle 01: 01-007, 01-009, 01-011, 01-013, 01-015, 01-017, 01-019, 01-021 Aisle 02: All bays Aisle03: 03-020 & 03-022 Aisle 48: 48-EC2 Aisle 49: 49-001, 49-003, 49-005, 49-007, 49-009, 49-011 | $2,775 | [E1871135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871135/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire all 3 units in public area and upgrade electrical service. | $25,000 | [E1868340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868340/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [196 Boston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-boston-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen cabinets in all three floors. Replace bathtub and vanities in all three bathrooms. Replace the existing oil furnaces with three hot air gas furnaces. New plumbing in all three floors. New electric service and new wires in all three floors. Painting walls, ceiling, trims and doors in  | $155,800 | [SF1856637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856637/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [67 Harvest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-harvest-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Class A fire alarm system | $21,000 | [EFA1846461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846461/) |

## 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 |  | 174 Boston St | 980 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Subdivision to create 2 parcels, Lot…" | [BOA1886546](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 14 Allstate Rd | 0.19 mi NE | To change the Occupancy to include accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations | [BOA1886444](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |
| Requested |  | 67 Harvest St | 0.20 mi SE | Zoning appeal: "Subdivision to create 2 parcels, Lot…" | [BOA1886554](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-11 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-14 03:05 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 13, 21:17 UTC.

Map, all 24 permits at this address and 32 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--36-district-av/