# Building permits at 27 Dry Dock Av, Boston, MA

56 permits on record here. The newest, May 26: Work to be completed at 19 Drydock Ave on the 4th Floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Electrical | Work to be completed at 19 Drydock Ave on the 4th Floor | $1,500 | [E1852886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852886/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Miscellaneous concrete facade repair and coating of the facade. | $465,575 | [SF1659359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1659359/) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovations of 4 small rooms within the Dana-Farber tenant space located on the 4th floor of 27 Drydock Avenue. Work includes reworking existing walls and making minor modifications to the MEPs servicing these rooms. All work performed during normal hours. | $888,320 | [SF1441820](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1441820/) |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Electrical | Install wiring within office cubicles on 8th floor for Ginkgo | $400 | [E1186374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1186374/) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Fire systems | Install fire Alarm devices on roof top area and connect to existing FACP. | $14,700 | [EFA1146680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1146680/) |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Electrical | Data cabling for Emulate at 27 Drydock Avenue, 5th floor. Lighthouse #18-1381 | $50,000 | [ELV926672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV926672/) |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Fire systems | 18-1070 Invicro. Small lab renovation adding 7 A/V's | $5,000 | [EFA875647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA875647/) |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Electrical | Install 18 tel/data locations for network connectivity | $1,500 | [ELV870505](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV870505/) |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation at 27 Dry Dock Ave, Floor 2 (Kerafast) | $15,000 | [PL857969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL857969/) |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Fire systems | Modification of existing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to suit the renovations of existing tenant space Existing notification and initiation circuits will be extended to serve new and relocated fire alarm devices. | $700 | [EFA844921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA844921/) |
| May 7, 2018 | Fire systems | Modification of existing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to suit the renovations of existing tenant space Existing notification and initiation circuits will be extended to serve new and relocated fire alarm devices. | $3,000 | [EFA827091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA827091/) |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Electrical | Tenant Fitup of Existing Space on 1st Floor and Electrical Upgrades. | $85,000 | [E821448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E821448/) |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation to an existing office area. Includes demolition of one wall, relocation of electrical outlets, painting, and new flooring. | $15,000 | [SF748746](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF748746/) |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Electrical | Job #12255 Dana Farber disconnect/reconnect water heater floor 1 | $500 | [E623648](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E623648/) |
| Apr 10, 2015 | Electrical | 27 Dry Dock Ave 7th Floor Invicro. Install outlets, lighting, emergency lights and exit signs,and replace 2 panel boards | $51,800 | [E461798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E461798/) |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Electrical | 27 Drydock, North Star Management - Replace common area exit signs and EBU's | $12,000 | [E452340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E452340/) |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Electrical | Maintenance permit, general repair and replacement. 27 Drydock Ave. | $320 | [E452327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E452327/) |
| Feb 20, 2015 | Electrical | Temporary power and light for office space 5th floor | $6,000 | [E448821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E448821/) |
| Jan 8, 2014 | Alteration or repair | demolition of select interior non-bearing walls on the seventh floor East per attached plan | $12,000 | [SF317299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF317299/) |
| Feb 28, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit out for offices, breakroom, workspace, walls, flooring, paint, MEP work | $540,000 | [SF121765](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF121765/) |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Removal of partition walls on 6th flr. | $20,000 | [SF113320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF113320/) |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of ductwork, grilles/diffusers, VAV and Exhaust fan in a laboratory to provide a negative air flow environment. | $18,500 | [SF110282](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF110282/) |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Electrical | wire a half bath and wire 2 air handlers | $12,500 | [E91801](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E91801/) |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Build tenant offices and storage. | $86,400 | [A85856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A85856/) |
| Aug 8, 2011 | Fire systems | fire alarm upgrade in 6th floor new tenant space | $25,000 | [EFA89520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA89520/) |
| Aug 3, 2011 | Electrical | add counter circuits and outlets in common area wire switch and light,outlets in closets | $3,000 | [E88915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E88915/) |
| Aug 2, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Adding an additional tenant space to the eixsting three tenant spaces currently being built out on floor 2. | $70,000 | [A82416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A82416/) |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Fire systems | fire alarm upgrade- additional new tenant spaces | $19,400 | [EFA86953](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA86953/) |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Electrical | Installing 12 dual computer jacks | $1,800 | [ELV86718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV86718/) |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Solar | demo existing solar panel wiring service | $6,000 | [E86560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E86560/) |
| Jul 19, 2011 | Electrical | hvac control wiring 2nd floor 4 air handler controls 2 makeup air cotrols low voltage 15 dampers low vott | $6,000 | [E86658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E86658/) |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Electrical | Relocate 12 Chandelier Lighting Fixtures. | $2,500 | [E84138](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E84138/) |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Addition | installing new lights in hallways and exit sings | $25,000 | [E82230](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E82230/) |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Alteration or repair | On second floor, build egress corridors and demise / construct tenant spaces. No structural work.; | $351,908 | [ALT69940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT69940/) |
| Jun 8, 2011 | Electrical | Installing 12 dual computer jacks | $1,800 | [ELV80550](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV80550/) |
| Jun 8, 2011 | Electrical | Electrical wiring for tenant spaces | $30,000 | [E79806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E79806/) |
| Jun 6, 2011 | Electrical | telephone / cable work | $1,500 | [ELV80162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV80162/) |
| Jun 6, 2011 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring - A/V | $10,000 | [ELV79902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV79902/) |
| Jun 3, 2011 | Electrical | Rewire existing emergency back-up generator for drainage pump. | $5,000 | [E79732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E79732/) |
| May 11, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Building Steel Mezzanine outside 27 Drydock Ave to support HVAC equipment. | $50,000 | [ALT75156](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT75156/) |
| Apr 6, 2011 | Fire systems | fire alarm upgrade-2nd floor new tenant spaces | $33,000 | [EFA71040](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA71040/) |
| Dec 15, 2010 | Electrical | Furnish and installation of (12) receptacle outlets | $2,000 | [E55777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E55777/) |
| Dec 13, 2010 | Electrical | Job #9602 manulife 27 drydock ave boston 2nd floor - disconnect furniture/make safe | $1,000 | [E55158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E55158/) |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replacing 32 window openings with new windows | $396,675 | [SF42571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF42571/) |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring ~ 27 Drydock Ave Lab Gas ~ Job #10-8534 | $5,000 | [ELV40101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV40101/) |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring | $72,600 | [ELV36188](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV36188/) |
| Jul 14, 2010 | Electrical | Access control and video cameras | $80,000 | [ELV32623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV32623/) |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Plumbing | installing kitchen sinks | $40,000 | [PL33302](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL33302/) |
| Jul 9, 2010 | Electrical | Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring ~ Dana Farber Harbor Campus 1st Floor @27 Drydock. Job #10-8484 | $4,000 | [ELV32709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV32709/) |
| Jul 8, 2010 | Fire systems | New 3rd Floor Fire Alarm | $22,000 | [EFA32771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA32771/) |
| Jul 8, 2010 | Electrical | New Power, Lighting, Demo and Service Work | $371,000 | [E32769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E32769/) |
| Jul 2, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of 60amp feeder for new Metro PCS equipment | $3,000 | [E32334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E32334/) |
| Jun 2, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring | $3,300 | [ELV27993](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV27993/) |
| Apr 14, 2010 | Alteration or repair | install (3) new demising walls and (2) new doors. relocate electrical as needed. relocate (1) existing sprinkler head.; work on the 5th floor Contact George: | $14,050 | [SF21650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF21650/) |
| Mar 24, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Adding electronic access control system to doors | $7,000 | [ELV19170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV19170/) |
| Feb 10, 2010 | Electrical | 120 Tel/Data Cables & Devices | $60,000 | [ELV14253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV14253/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [27 Drydock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-drydock-av/) | 160 ft W | Electrical | Install replacement breaker | $13,000 | [E1905140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905140/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | 16 telecom drops on the 3rd floor of 23 Dry Dock Ave for tenant Elkus Manfredi RS-267475 | $5,681 | [ELV1905563](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1905563/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Installation of Access and Burglar Alarm security devices at Spector Aerospace 23 Dry Dock Ave Boston MA 02210 (100862166-01&02) | $27,396 | [ELV1879778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1879778/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 510 ft W | Fire systems | Electrical fire alarm work associated with renovation on the 7th floor. | $20,000 | [EFA1867941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867941/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Electrical work associated with renovation of the 7th Floor. | $115,000 | [E1867909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867909/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [21 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-dry-dock-av/) | 840 ft W | Electrical | Furnish & Install all 400 amp copper feed from existing switchgear to existing outdoor 400 amp disconnect | $25,000 | [E1867621](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867621/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Partial 7th floor interior demising renovation of an existing occupied space. Work includes minor demolition, non structural drywall partitions, new finishes / patching (paint, flooring, ceiling) and the rework and installation of new and existing MEP's | $300,000 | [ALT1855756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855756/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [24 Fid Kennedy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-fid-kennedy-av/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Provide 2 x 70kVA Hybrid diesel generator/Battery trailers (120/208V, 3 phase) and all outdoor rated portable electrical distribution equipment powering jobsite office and bathroom trailers.From 5/12 through 7/15/26. Bart McCracken | $10,000 | [ETS1848799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1848799/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Installation of BPDA approved signage package. Message to read: "Vertex" | $152,480 | [ALT1886334](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886334/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Vertex LC2 1st Floor GMGI. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring PG 264012 | $26,000 | [ELV1818680](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1818680/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Fire Alarm devices for Pedestrian Bridge between two existing Building ISQII/LC1 and ISQIII/LC2 Vertex Buildings. Devices to be tied to existing loop. | $3,000 | [EFA1877102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877102/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fire systems | Permit amendment to approved ALT1762686. Amendment is being submitted for no added work, but to adjust the bounds for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Includes Revised Fire Protection Drawings to reflect phased approach. | Not listed | [A1867312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1867312/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Connecting 530 furniture feeds for Vertex, 331-339 Northern Ave, floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 &8, Boston | $16,695 | [E1867695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867695/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construction of demising walls for lab suite conversion.eplan | $201,587 | [ALT1833720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833720/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Fur existing GWB wall to create a 2hr rated wall at the office/lab separation. There is an ALT1833720 filed for this job site | $50,000 | [SF1857289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857289/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | install two 3 phase 480 volt 40 amp Unit Heaters with disconnecting means in the loading dock | $7,600 | [E1856892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856892/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Installation of EMS system. Inclusive of low voltage panels, pressure ports and temp/humidity sensors. | $107,549 | [ELV1855759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1855759/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Install wiring for one card reader door and one camera | $7,200 | [ELV1850016](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850016/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Replacement of Walk in Cooler refrigeration equipment | $1,500 | [E1845992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845992/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Installation of 8 Kitchen fire suppression systems per NFPA 17a, 96 | $49,850 | [ALT1819837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819837/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [316-318 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/316--318-northern-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Vertex LC1 Pedestrian Bridge. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring PG 253493 | $14,130 | [ELV1845051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845051/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 12.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Dry Dock Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [25 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [32 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [21 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [34 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [17-19 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--19-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [12 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-dry-dock-av/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [2 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-dry-dock-av/): newest permit May 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 11:14 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 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 56 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-dry-dock-av/