263 W Fifth St

Boston, MA 02127

Zoning hearing

Nov 5, for 31 G St, 0.24 mi east, and 1 more address nearby. Zoning requests nearby

At this address

7 permits on record. Newest issued Apr 23, 2025: Install cable in bedrooms / living rooms in both dwelling units

Within ¼ mile

130 more permits (129 projects) issued since May 1.

Biggest nearby

A $14M alteration or repair at 207-209 E St, permitted Jun 16, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Install cable in bedrooms / living rooms in both dwelling units

   Electrical
   Apr 23, 2025$1,200
2. Install hardwired interconnected 120v smoke / carbon system in both units & common mechanical space

   Fire systems
   Apr 23, 2025$2,300
3. Bring current two family up to code

   Electrical
   Apr 23, 2025$30,000
4. Full Gut Renovation on 2-family home

   Plumbing
   Mar 28, 2025$36,000
5. Interior renovation of two apartments

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 24, 2025$200,000
6. Please confirm occupancy as a 2 family home

   Alteration or repair
   Jan 21, 2025not listed
7. Retest

   Plumbing
   Apr 27, 2010$225

1. Insulation &

   284 Bowen St · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$3,887
2. Disconnect existing fireplace, adjust gas piping and venting to allow fireplace to sit lower to the floor

   260-262 Gold St · 240 ft E · Plumbing
   Jul 6$2,500
3. Light renovation of unit #301 including - Kitchen renovation

   260-262 Gold St · 240 ft E · Electrical
   Jun 1$30,000
4. Disconnect stove

   260-262 Gold St · 240 ft E · Plumbing
   May 6not listed
5. Disconnect and make safe kitchen sink

   260-262 Gold St · 240 ft E · Plumbing
   May 5$5,000
6. Light renovation of interior of unit 301

   260-262 Gold St · 240 ft E · Alteration or repair
   May 4$500,000

1. To construct a 8x14 shed not to be lived in or for commercial use

   2 Atlantic St · 860 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Oct 6$9,512
2. Electrical work for bathroom remodel

   9 Gates St · 610 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 5$3,500
3. Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit

   26 Telegraph St · 800 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 5$10,000
4. Demolition of the existing three level deck and reconstruction of a new one with specific modifications

   415 W Fourth St · 290 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$39,000
5. Remodeling

   21 Thomas Pk · 980 ft SE · Plumbing
   Sep 25$4,000
6. Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments

   207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Plumbing
   Sep 25$850,000
7. Gut renovation of existing building

   13 Gates St · 650 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 25$625,000
8. Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint…

   353-361 Athens St · 810 ft NE · Roofing
   Sep 24$14,123
9. Includes running new vent

   26 Telegraph St · 800 ft S · Plumbing
   Sep 24$15,400
10. Kitchen Remodel, no layout change

    187 Gold St · 830 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 23$309,104
11. Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom

    9 Gates St · 610 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 22$9,500
12. Strip and Reroof

    184 Tudor St · 500 ft W · Roofing
    Sep 21$13,469
13. Pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials

    13 Gates St · 650 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 18$2,000
14. Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement

    202 W Seventh St · 510 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 16$41,474
15. Job address: 109 F St, Boston, MA 02127 Build curbs for the skylights Raise 3 skylights on 8" Interior work

    409 W Fourth St · 310 ft NE · Roofing
    Sep 16$11,025
16. Remove and replace 1 window

    291 W Fifth St · 280 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$10,612
17. Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets

    311 E St · 820 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 31$3,000
18. Strip and ReroofAPPROX 10SQ

    277 Silver St · 480 ft NE · Roofing
    Aug 28$12,000
19. This application is only to declare occupancy

    13 Gates St · 650 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27not listed
20. Provide all labor, materials, equipment

    21 Grimes St · 910 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$101,118
21. Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door

    19 Loring St · 900 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$5,000
22. Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs

    26 Telegraph St · 800 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$105,950
23. Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area

    288 Bowen St · 300 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 24$2,500
24. New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2

    63 Telegraph St · 920 ft S · Addition
    Aug 24$153,400
25. Repaired & sealed gas leak

    256 E St · 730 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 21$1,000
26. 100A service conductor refeed

    16 Grimes St · 850 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,200
27. Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain

    148-150 F St · 830 ft NE · Plumbing
    Aug 13$1,895
28. Demolition of interior partition walls and reframe

    63 Telegraph St · 920 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$5,000
29. 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles

    8 Atlantic St · 880 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 5$1,400
30. Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building

    395 W Fourth St · 390 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 5$5,000
31. New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service

    189 W Fifth St · 890 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 3$16,000
32. Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments

    187 W Fifth St · 910 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 3$60,000
33. Dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls

    187 W Seventh St · 640 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$6,391
34. Building a Partition Wall with Misc

    8 Atlantic St · 880 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$35,555
35. Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher

    21 Grimes St · 910 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jul 24$14,000
36. Install devices throughout house

    21 Grimes St · 910 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 24$2,000
37. Emergency permit

    30 Mercer St · 980 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 17$9,500
38. Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing

    19 Mercer St · 760 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 15$46,100
39. Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall

    207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13not listed
40. Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters…

    204 Dorchester St · 770 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 13$25,000
41. Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base

    21 Atlantic St · 880 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$16,121
42. Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base

    21 Atlantic St · 880 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 8$4,959
43. Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new…

    161-165 W Sixth St · 910 ft W · Roofing
    Jul 7$85,900
44. Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building

    207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 6$10,000
45. Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building

    207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Fire systems
    Jul 6$50,000
46. Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building

    207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 6$800,000
47. Remove and replace entry door at #215

    205-215 W Sixth St · 470 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$3,534
48. Condenser replacement

    161-165 W Sixth St · 910 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 29$2,500
49. Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint

    222 W Fifth St · 520 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$15,876
50. Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property

    189 W Fifth St · 890 ft NW · Fire systems
    Jun 26$8,000
51. Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit…

    187 W Fifth St · 910 ft NW · Fire systems
    Jun 26$8,000
52. Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door

    227 E St · 780 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 25$2,144
53. Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing

    21 Thomas Pk · 980 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$77,430
54. Wet bar in the basement on a pump

    477 E Fourth St · 900 ft E · Plumbing
    Jun 23$1,000
55. 2 counter outlets

    477 E Fourth St · 900 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 22$400
56. Install IntelliBrace(s) to stabilize bowing or leaning wall(s)

    43 Telegraph St · 860 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$13,000
57. Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building…

    207-209 E St · 890 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$14,000,000
58. Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters

    189 W Fifth St · 890 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 10$18,000
59. Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters

    187 W Fifth St · 910 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jun 10$18,000
60. Due to dishwasher leak remove cabinets and flooring in kitchen and living room

    403 W Fourth St · 340 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$20,250
61. Install 1300sq ft siding including trim and gutters - no structural changes

    43 Telegraph St · 860 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$44,988
62. Insulate walls

    26 Telegraph St · 800 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$4,166
63. Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation

    221 W Fifth St · 510 ft NW · Roofing
    Jun 4$47,925
64. Replacement of a dishwasher

    161-165 W Sixth St · 910 ft W · Plumbing
    Jun 2$200
65. Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door

    194 Dorchester St · 690 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$10,413
66. Bathroom reno

    187 Dorchester St · 490 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 1$1,500
67. Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1

    9 Gates St · 610 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 28$42,427
68. Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet

    187 Dorchester St · 490 ft S · Plumbing
    May 28$3,000
69. Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future…

    26 Telegraph St · 800 ft S · Electrical
    May 27$12,000
70. Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston

    219 E St · 880 ft W · Electrical
    May 12$2,500

1. Basement - bath toilet lav shower water piping

   303 Bolton St · 0.24 mi NE · Plumbing
   Oct 8$6,800
2. Demo all old siding,felt paper and nails from building

   201-203 D St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
   Oct 7$96,500
3. Reconnect the gas to the water heater

   27 G St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
   Oct 7$400
4. Install all grounding needed for new transformer vault

   75-77 Dorchester St · 0.20 mi E · Electrical
   Oct 7$2,000
5. National Grid meter swap detected possible gas leak so pressure test and repairs as needed

   506 E Fourth St · 0.22 mi E · Plumbing
   Sep 30$500
6. Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom

   342 W Third St · 0.23 mi NE · Plumbing
   Sep 29$8,000
7. Remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same…

   183 W Eighth St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$49,340
8. Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater

   163 W Eighth St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
   Sep 25$12,500
9. Amendment to ALT1856561

   75 Old Harbor St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$85,902
10. Completer demolition of structure.Dig Safe#20263510954

    58 Baxter St · 0.25 mi W · Demolition
    Sep 21$29,985
11. Wire low voltage to HVAC units

    232 W Third St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Sep 21$2,500
12. Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout

    303 Bolton St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 16$27,000
13. Install Vinyl siding and aluminum trims around windows and doors

    16 Knowlton St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$18,650
14. Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st.

    294a-294b Athens St · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$4,160
15. 2 Units baths, kitchens, washing machine connections, water heaters

    32a-32 Mercer St · 0.19 mi S · Plumbing
    Sep 8$18,500
16. 2 HVAC, 2 stove

    32a-32 Mercer St · 0.19 mi S · Plumbing
    Sep 8$4,000
17. Fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts…

    151 W Sixth St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$9,500
18. Installation of new low voltage fire alarm system

    163 W Eighth St · 0.21 mi W · Fire systems
    Sep 2$6,000
19. Upgrade service from 100AMP to 200AMP

    13 Knowlton St · 0.19 mi S · Electrical
    Sep 1$7,500
20. 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens

    163 W Eighth St · 0.21 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 19$33,000
21. Interior renovation only, demo walls and ceilings

    32a-32 Mercer St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$450,000
22. Erect 100A temp service all grounding / bonding

    175 F St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 14$1,000
23. Foundation only permit;*Existing structures on lot/s to be razed on the separately reviewed and approved…

    75-77 Dorchester St · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$8,406,316
24. Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans

    232 W Third St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 6$35,000
25. Confirm occupancy of existing 2 family.

    32a-32 Mercer St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28not listed
26. Pending;ALT1875365 Occupancy CommitteeTo remove wooden stairs install concrete stairs with granite treads and…

    32a-32 Mercer St · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$32,000
27. Fit out of existing core and shell for cafe

    236-256 Dorchester St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$539,442
28. Remove old decking, install new decking

    188 W Ninth St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$32,000
29. We are test an air test on the gas line which got shut off There is a stove

    155 D St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 14$1,500
30. Install mini-split

    59 Gates St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 9$10,000
31. Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system

    163 W Eighth St · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$337,050
32. Kitchen and laundry remodel

    59 Gates St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    Jun 26$4,500
33. Building steps to go from existing to deck to rubber roof

    75 Old Harbor St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$85,902
34. Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows

    143 W Eighth St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$5,882
35. Demolition of existing brick structure at 77 Dorchester and wood structure at 75 Dorchester St. in…

    75-77 Dorchester St · 0.20 mi E · Demolition
    Jun 9$50,000
36. Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 8$5,000
37. Replace gas stove

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 8$500
38. Replacing 17 light fixture in basement due to water damage

    190 F St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 8$3,200
39. Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 8$6,000
40. Replace gas water heater

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 6$1,000
41. Remodel kitchen

    59 Gates St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$27,000
42. Water heater

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 5$1,000
43. Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 2$1,000
44. Water heater @ 45

    43 G St · 0.25 mi E · Plumbing
    Jun 1$650
45. Water heater replacement @ 45

    43 G St · 0.25 mi E · Plumbing
    Jun 1$650
46. Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E.

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    May 27$500
47. Replace water heater in the basement

    27 G St · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    May 26$1,800
48. 9 Residential units new construction × 2 permits

    175 F St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    May 24$232,500
49. Installation of new 30 Amp circuit for an electric dryer

    66-68 Gates St · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    May 21$900
50. Removal of existing siding and installation of new fiber cement siding (James HardiePlank)

    157 D St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 20$15,900
51. New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors

    120 W Seventh St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 19$75,000
52. The roof was damaged by wind and the front part has causing leakage to the bedroom so an emergency…

    69 Old Harbor St · 0.20 mi S · Roofing
    May 18$50,000
53. Remove 1 existing door and replacing with 1 new door

    291 W Third St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 7$3,852

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

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: AppProv, "approved with conditions".

1. To add two level back deck on existing house accessed from first floor back sliding door

   31 G St · 0.24 mi E · Requested · city: "Hearing Scheduled" · case BOA1894075

   Hearing Nov 5 at the Zoning Board of Appeal; details on the city's appeal tracker.

   Hearing Nov 5filed Aug 25
2. Zoning appeal: "This project will consist of two new dormer additions to the attic floor…"

   23 Linden St · 0.24 mi SE · Requested · city: "Hearing Scheduled" · case BOA1876006

   Hearing Nov 5 at the Zoning Board of Appeal; details on the city's appeal tracker.

   Hearing Nov 5filed Jul 22
3. To combine two vacant parcels

   219 E St · 880 ft W · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1895409
   Filed Aug 27
4. To raze existing structure on a separate permit, combine parcels 0701262000…

   51 Gates St · 0.21 mi S · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1890064
   Filed Aug 19
5. Zoning appeal: "Deck repair: Remove rotten deck and erect a new deck"

   336 E St · 0.22 mi N · No decision posted · city: "Hearing Concluded" · case BOA1833292
   Hearing date Sep 22filed Mar 25
6. To build proposed 4 story residential unit building

   273 Bolton St · 0.22 mi NE · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1833187
   Filed Mar 25
7. Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…"

   350 Athens St · 920 ft NE · No decision posted · city: "Hearing Concluded" · case BOA1827083
   Hearing date Oct 6filed Mar 11
8. To install curb cut and driveway

   269 Silver St · 540 ft N · No decision posted · city: "Hearing Concluded" · case BOA1807140
   Hearing date Aug 20filed Dec 18, 2025
9. Zoning appeal: "Clarification on scope of work: Demo existing single family home…"

   40 Mercer St · 0.21 mi S · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1758953
   Filed Aug 5, 2025
10. Zoning appeal: "Proposed adaptive re-use of vacant former bank building"

    460 W Broadway · 870 ft NE · Approved · city: "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" · case BOA1864808
    Decided Oct 2hearing Sep 8
11. To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential…

    368 Athens St · 950 ft NE · Approved · city: "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1857851
    Decided Oct 2hearing Sep 8
12. Zoning appeal: "New roof & dormer addition to existing unit 2"

    63 Telegraph St · 920 ft S · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1835385
    Decided Jul 24hearing Jul 14

• 264 W Fifth St newest permit Jan 31, 2025
• 267 W Fifth St newest permit Mar 23, 2026
• 258 W Fifth St newest permit Nov 14, 2025
• 250 W Fifth St newest permit Aug 28, 2025
• 248 W Fifth St newest permit Jan 23, 2025
• 280 W Fifth St newest permit Jan 4, 2026
• 287 W Fifth St newest permit Jan 28, 2026
• 290 W Fifth St newest permit Mar 31, 2026
• 235 W Fifth St newest permit Jul 17, 2025
• 291 W Fifth St newest permit Aug 31, 2026

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 11, 15:40 UTC. See the city's official records.

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker. We read it Oct 11, 10:47 UTC.

At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.

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