# Building permits at 21-35 W Second 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. Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 18, 2025: Furnish and install new fire alarm devices per fire alarm drawings. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 18, 2025 | Fire systems | Furnish and install new fire alarm devices per fire alarm drawings. Existing FACP and devices are to remain as is. | $4,500 | [EFA1729957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1729957/) | | Mar 26, 2025 | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for amenities gym fit out on 1st floor | $50,000 | [PL1701688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1701688/) | | Mar 24, 2025 | Electrical | Power, lighting and fire alarm work and rework based on the attached stamped drawings. | $50,000 | [E1698855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1698855/) | | Mar 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | In our first floor retail space we are currently looking to work with a Fitness Concept to move into the space. We will need to get zoning relief. We are submitting this application to start this process. | $250,000 | [ALT1602520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1602520/) | | Mar 11, 2020 | New building | Erect a 6 story building with 55 residential units, 1 commercial core &; shell space (Retail);and 2 parking spaces on the ground level.; | $14,500,000 | [ERT889196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT889196/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 580 ft SE | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 710 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft E | 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/) | 710 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 720 ft SE | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 440 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft S | 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/) | 720 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 530 ft S | 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/) | 530 ft S | 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/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) | | May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 620 ft SE | 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 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 780 ft S | 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on W Second St with permits, nearest house number first: - [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [161 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161-w-second-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [167 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-w-second-st/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025 - [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [206 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [225 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-w-second-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 - [273-275 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/273--275-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [295 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-second-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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