# Building permits at 27 Drydock Av, Boston, MA

66 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29: Install replacement breaker. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Electrical | Install replacement breaker | $13,000 | [E1905140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905140/) |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Electrical | Demo and replacement of 8 transformers | $38,000 | [E1839939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839939/) |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Electrical | S26-203 - 19 Drydock - Ratio - Electrician to connect modular furniture wiring to existing office circuitry. | $1,000 | [E1818082](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1818082/) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Electrical | Annual Maintenance | $15,000 | [E1813961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1813961/) |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Electrical | Retrofit existing warehouse and exterior fixtures to LED | $15,000 | [E1809606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1809606/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Extend an existing interior gen pad 12" on each side and 14" on one end. Dowel 1/2" rebar into existing floor and pad, 1 vertical 1/2" rebar. pour hand mixed concrete 5000psi. | $7,524 | [SF1802216](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1802216/) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Electrical | Installing new BMS system at 34 Drydock Ave | $142,000 | [ELV1684755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1684755/) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm system in ambulance garage facility. Actaul address will be 34 Drydock Ave. Please see attched fee waiver leter. | $25,000 | [EFA1682650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1682650/) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Install temp service for construction of building. This is an Emergency Medical Service building (EMS) for ambulance's. New legal address will be 34 Drydock ave. Please see attached fee waiver letter. | $6,000 | [ETS1677804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1677804/) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Install temp service for construction trailer. This is an Emergency Medical Service building (EMS) for ambulance's. New legal address will be 34 Drydock ave. Please see attached fee waiver letter. | $5,000 | [ETS1677797](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1677797/) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Plumbing | We are retrofitting two new boilers. Removing two and replacing with two like boilers. | $200,000 | [G1674608](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1674608/) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Electrical | Install new conductors for 60 amp service to Crown castle node located at Drydock Ave (20-28). Install conductors from EVS MH# 31963 to Utility pole 3459/12 (Crown Castle Node Pole) | $2,500 | [E1673403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1673403/) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Electrical | Job #16441 Emulate 5th floor Install 600A CT Cabinet & associated utility meter. Relocate existing light fixture. | $22,000 | [E1390711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1390711/) |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Fire systems | Install three speaker/strobes and one pull station at roof top level and connect to existing FACU. | $14,700 | [SF1167154](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1167154/) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Electrical | Job #15286 JLL - 6th Floor Emergency Power Upgrade | $26,000 | [E1135027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1135027/) |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Electrical | Job #15278 27 Drydock 6th Floor Inspect existing 320 meter socket & distribution board for installation of new meter. | $1,000 | [E1133439](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1133439/) |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Fire systems | 20-163 Renovation of existing Lab and office area | $50,000 | [EFA1056222](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1056222/) |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Electrical | 20-163 Renovation of existing lab and office space | $380,000 | [E1056214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1056214/) |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Electrical | Supply power and light for tenant fit out 7th floor 27 Drydock Avenue, 908 Devices | $45,000 | [E562833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E562833/) |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Installation of gate, rail and bollards on exterior loading dock. | $5,500 | [SF548417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF548417/) |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Fit out of tenant office / lab space as indicated on attached plans dated 10/15/15. 7th flr east. | $223,900 | [ALT531425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT531425/) |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Plumbing | Orig3n 6th floor - Install two sinks with all necessary waste vents and water piping | $15,000 | [PL538539](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL538539/) |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing walls and doors for new tenant fit out - 6th flr east | $2,000 | [SF536498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF536498/) |
| Oct 28, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Fit out of tenant office / lab space 6th flr West per uploaded plans dated 10.13.15 | $180,000 | [ALT529569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT529569/) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Fire systems | fire alarm upgrade in 6th floor tenant space. Add 5 speaker strobes, one smoke detector & pull station & integrate w/building fire system. | $9,865 | [EFA520054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA520054/) |
| Oct 19, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing walls 6th floor west | $4,000 | [SF526500](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF526500/) |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Plumbing | Install four lab sinks with drains vents and waterlines. Install one hwh. | $10,000 | [PL520748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL520748/) |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Electrical | 27 Drydock Avenue front entrance North Star Management. Install lighting, power outlets, and AC unit for front entrance | $7,500 | [E521246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E521246/) |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Electrical | Immunetics 27 Dry dock Avenue 6th floor. Supply and install lighting and power outlets for lab area and equipment | $45,000 | [E517806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E517806/) |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Electrical | Install Tele-data for Emulate 5th floor 27 Dry dock Avenue | $21,000 | [ELV504019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV504019/) |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Electrical | 27 Drydock Avenue 5th floor Emulate renovation. Install receptacle outlets, light fixtures, and emergency lights. Install wiring for air conditioning units, fire alarm, and data. Install 400 amp /480 volt amp bus switch and meter. | $200,000 | [E491830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E491830/) |
| Apr 29, 2015 | Electrical | 27 Dry dock Ave front parking area. relocate existing light pole and add another. | $6,000 | [E467117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E467117/) |
| Feb 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of walls and doors as indicated on plans 01/23/15 on 7th flr. west | $132,000 | [ALT444185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT444185/) |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Electrical | Install 6 new ceiling speaker strobes | $5,890 | [EFA446408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA446408/) |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing walls and relocate partitions, office fitout.; MEP work, FP &; new sprinklers. | $43,500 | [ALT435187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT435187/) |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Electrical | Low voltage HVAC wiring for Ginkgko Bioworks at 27 Drydock - JM Job # 14-1740. | $5,000 | [ELV431160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV431160/) |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Demolition of select interior non bearing partitions 5th flr. west | $43,500 | [SF422724](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF422724/) |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Fire systems | instalation of reaction 5 suppression system | $5,000 | [EFA423044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA423044/) |
| Oct 21, 2014 | Plumbing | Emulate 2nd floor; One eyewash at existing sink, one combo deluge shower/eyewash, one hand wash sink with drain through exposed floor. | $5,000 | [PL416614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL416614/) |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Demo approximately 50 feet of wall to create open area. Finishing demising walls with GWB. Adding electrical drops at select locations, all to be dropped from the deck above. No modification to existing electrical within walls. Addition of one kitchenette. | $69,850 | [SF416623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF416623/) |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Construct approximately 70' of demising walls within existing tenant space. All new utilities to be exposed and not contained within walls. No alteration to Fire alarm or fire panel systems necessary. | $57,200 | [SF415747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF415747/) |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Revise plans. Reduce scope of work to exclude spaces D, E and F;from the originally approved;plans to shell space only(permit Alt337999), to include,Door added to space E. Common hallway configuration altered slightly at west end as indicated on plans submitted today. | Not listed | [A368443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A368443/) |
| Oct 2, 2014 | Electrical | Wire and install tel/data outlets for DFCI Molecular Cancer Imaging Facility. | $45,000 | [ELV413253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV413253/) |
| Sep 22, 2014 | Plumbing | coring for the one sink drain, deluge shower, eyewash and indirect for AC's | $5,000 | [PL408328](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL408328/) |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Alteration or repair | minor reconfiguration of walls and doors for tenant space located flr 2 west interior non egress related | $80,000 | [SF398701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF398701/) |
| Aug 18, 2014 | Plumbing | 2nd floor Boston Bioskills 2nd floor-drains waste and vents to 3 dishwashers, autoclaves and sinks | $29,000 | [PL392353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL392353/) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Natural gas feed to penthouse equipment. | $50,000 | [G391650](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G391650/) |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Alteration or repair | 908 Devices - 7th Floor -; Amend;ALT340037.; Reconfiguration of rm. 122 from bathroom to mechanical room housing a water heater. Reconfiguration of mechanical room 117 to include demised tele room #118(per plans). Addition of two (2) 4ft x 3ft windows in the machine center room 124. Removal of 2 hou | $94,260 | [A376045](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A376045/) |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Fit out no change to occupancy;of tenant space as indicated on plans dated 07.11.14. (See attached plans). 2nd flr. east. | $477,571 | [ALT383830](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT383830/) |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Fire systems | fire alarm upgrade on 7th floor east-(908 devices tenant) | $20,000 | [EFA387693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA387693/) |
| May 28, 2014 | Plumbing | 908 Devices (main quote) 7th floor- Installation of hot water heater, indirect drain/ drain, waterlines, deluge shower, eyewash station, tempering valve. Relocation of kitchen sink and dishwasher | $15,000 | [PL352891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL352891/) |
| May 23, 2014 | Electrical | Low voltage HVAC interlock wiring for Jamestown - 25 Dry-dock, JME job # 14-1290. | $9,000 | [ELV362736](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV362736/) |
| Apr 17, 2014 | Fire systems | Relocation of building HVAC, electrical, and fire alarm in elevator machine room | $93,821 | [ALT345732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT345732/) |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Plumbing | "B" Work - Drain and water piping for kitchen sink, dishwasher and install HWH intake | $7,500 | [PL350654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL350654/) |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Plumbing | Drain and water piping for kitchen sink, dishwasher and install a hot water heater | $7,500 | [PL342814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL342814/) |
| Mar 28, 2014 | Alteration or repair | 8th Floor Fit out interior offices and common egress hallway, also fire sprinkler and fire alarm upgrades as per plans dated 02.14.14 | $272,492 | [ALT337999](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT337999/) |
| Mar 11, 2014 | Fire systems | Fire alarm for installation of Cyclotron. | $10,000 | [EFA342861](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA342861/) |
| Mar 11, 2014 | Electrical | Remodel area to install Cyclotron. | $630,000 | [E342858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E342858/) |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Demolition of select interior non load bearing partitions as specified on the attached plans. | $3,500 | [SF323307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF323307/) |
| Dec 5, 2013 | Plumbing | Installation of two lab sink on 7th floor; ran & tested. | $3,500 | [PL308741](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL308741/) |
| Nov 25, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Fit up of two office suites totaling 1560SF | $173,484 | [SF306280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF306280/) |
| Sep 24, 2013 | Electrical | Disconnect old elevator and refeed new elevator from existing disconnect, reprogram fire alarm recall, install new switch, pit light and gfi receptacle, wire new hvac system and controls. | $3,300 | [E288321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E288321/) |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Install one coiling fire door at rear of building in trash compactor area. | $3,400 | [SF268522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF268522/) |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Installation of one lab sink and one hand washing sink | $18,000 | [PL230269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL230269/) |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Plumbing | For the installation of two lab sinks and one kitchen sink. | $34,680 | [PL226669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL226669/) |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Electrical | Instal Electrical within 18 office cubicles | $430 | [E149518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E149518/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | [27 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-dry-dock-av/) | 160 ft E | Electrical | Work to be completed at 19 Drydock Ave on the 4th Floor | $1,500 | [E1852886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852886/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [23 Dry Dock Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-dry-dock-av/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 360 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/) | 680 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/) | 360 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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 31, 2026 | [24 Fid Kennedy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-fid-kennedy-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [331-339 Northern Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/331--339-northern-av/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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 8.

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 16:45 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, all 66 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-drydock-av/