# Building permits at 295 W First St, Boston, MA

295 W First St: demolition permitted May 4, a new building Jun 17.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: 600 amp 480 volt temporary service for construction. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 48 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Electrical | 600 amp 480 volt temporary service for construction. (2) 5" empty utility primary pipes, (2) 4" secondary pipes and wire, disconnect, CT/meter, and 480 volt panel. | $12,000 | [ETS1899269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1899269/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | New building | Submitting for Zoning Refusal. Erect four-to six-story mixed-use residential building of up to 240 residential units, on-site and above grade garaged parking for up to 125 vehicles, commercial space for retail/food service. Companion ALT to be filed for lot combination.*9/18/24 Application assigned  | $72,000,000 | [ERT1648618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1648618/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Electrical | Run two circuits along construction fence to feed 5 GFCI outlets | $3,000 | [ETS1858330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858330/) |
| May 20, 2026 | Electrical | Drive two ground rods and ground two portable generators | $400 | [ETS1850575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850575/) |
| May 4, 2026 | Demolition | 295 West First street complete demolition including slab and foundations.Dig Safe#20261312184 | $30,000 | [SF1838079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838079/) |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Electrical | Temp generator power for film production, (AND ONLY TMEP GENERATOR POWER) Base Camp 10-13-2025 | $500 | [ETS1782258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1782258/) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Electrical | Temp generator power for film production. (And only temp generator power) base camp 9-29-2025 | $500 | [ETS1775402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1775402/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Electrical | Temp generator power for film production. (And only temp generator power) set (9-9-2025) | $500 | [ETS1765029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1765029/) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Grading | Thirteen geoprobes and borings will be drilled between 10 feet and 30 feet below ground surface | $11,100 | [SF1692180](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1692180/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Grading | Perform subsurface exploration program consisting of one day and including seven borings | $5,800 | [SF1480527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1480527/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 210 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater. | $400 | [G1829856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1829856/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 210 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1829853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829853/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1862226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862226/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 620 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1862231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862231/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 350 ft SE | Plumbing | Kitchen Remodel of unit 313 | $4,000 | [PL1906353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906353/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 350 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove tile flooring to install new wood tile plank in unit. Remove kitchen cabinets. Update electrical and install plumbing fixtures. Kitchen cabinets & countertops to be installed by ikea. | $35,800 | [SF1902258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902258/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace all windows, and exterior doors. install insulated zip sheathing over the existing sheathing install james hardi siding and pvc trim. the deck included in the contract will be applied for in a separate longform permit | $300,000 | [SF1902854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902854/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 830 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | wire low voltage to HVAC units | $2,500 | [ELV1902271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902271/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st. | $4,160 | [SF1873054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873054/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Erect 100A temp service all grounding / bonding. UA 28472649 | $1,000 | [ETS1886693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1886693/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans | $35,000 | [E1883133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883133/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [368-370 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368--370-e-st/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Panel Replacement 100 Amps / Replace Outlet & Switch | $3,958 | [E1877687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877687/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,970 | [SF1875955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875955/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 shower stall. | $7,000 | [PL1875568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875568/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [380 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-e-st/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Need existing solar meter inspected was deactivated in Eversource system Meter #8584886 We did a site inspection the meter and solar array are in good working condition and have no reason to be off. | $1,500 | [E1874659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874659/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-e-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | provide emergency shoring as per the emergency shoring plan in correlation with long form #Alt1348626 | $20,000 | [SF1872826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872826/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 510 ft N | Electrical | Connecting 10 furniture feeds at 346 D st, 2nd floor, Boston for Verizon. | $315 | [E1874788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874788/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $18,181 | [SF1870149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870149/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [345 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-d-st/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | Replace/wire a rooftop condenser. | $850 | [E1871948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871948/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Primary Bathroom - replace tile, vanity, sink and faucet, shower trim, shower door, toilet, vanity lights. Secondary Bathroom - install new vanity and toilet. Kitchen - Replace island lights, backsplash, and countertops. Install kitchen sink and disposal. | $38,250 | [SF1865377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865377/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1870157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870157/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [345 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-d-st/) | 260 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install York Rooftop Package Unit | $18,000 | [SF1864038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864038/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [321 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-second-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Shower Tiles and Fixtures Upgrade in Unit 12 only! | $18,594 | [SF1853327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853327/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 510 ft N | Electrical | Network wiring for Verizon | $5,200 | [ELV1861479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1861479/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [420 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-e-st/) | 720 ft NE | Roofing | Install flute-fill iso in between low flutes of metal roof panels. over flute-fill install new 1" polyisocyanurate iso mechanically attached to deck using heavy duty plates and fasteners. Install new 60 mil TPO membrane in accordance with manufacturers specifications. | $489,650 | [SF1850241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850241/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [190 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-f-st/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Replacing 17 light fixture in basement due to water damage | $3,200 | [E1858728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858728/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [420 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-e-st/) | 720 ft NE | Electrical | install 3 new twist lock battery charger outlets. | $800 | [E1856690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856690/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | 9 Residential units new construction | $180,000 | [PL1851585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851585/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | 9 Residential Units New Construction | $52,500 | [G1851587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851587/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [346 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-d-st/) | 510 ft N | Electrical | Security Scope 1 Card Access Panel 14 Card Reader Doors 11 Glass Break Detectors 26 Video Cameras | $95,000 | [ELV1850157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850157/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [291 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-third-st/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replacing with 1 new door. No structural work | $3,852 | [SF1844246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844246/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint Install shower glass | $14,123 | [SF1900783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900783/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [391-395 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391--395-d-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Element Hotel - replacement pool heater | $6,500 | [G1894284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894284/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | demo | $10,000 | [E1886910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886910/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | make safe of water piping for building demo | $2,000 | [PL1887220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887220/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [148-150 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--150-f-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1886903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886903/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | make safe of gas piping for building demo | $2,000 | [G1887218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887218/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family for a short form permit SF1771550 | Not listed | [ALT1788451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788451/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck, remove existing rubber roof, install new rubber roof, install new roof deck same size and location | $42,430 | [SF1874751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874751/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Installation/Replacement of (21) Full Frame Windows. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $62,157 | [SF1870289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870289/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Feb 4, 2025 | At this address |  | Zoning appeal: "Submitting for Zoning Refusal" | [BOA1669854](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2024-11-07 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 336 E St | 610 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Deck repair: Remove rotten deck and erect a new deck" | [BOA1833292](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-25 |
| Requested |  | 273 Bolton St | 0.21 mi SE | To build proposed 4 story residential unit building | [BOA1833187](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-25 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 350 Athens St | 0.21 mi S | Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…" | [BOA1827083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-11 |
| No decision posted | Aug 20, 2026 | 269 Silver St | 0.23 mi S | To install curb cut and driveway | [BOA1807140](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-12-18 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 0.25 mi S | To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential… | [BOA1857851](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-04 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

Other addresses on W First St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [280 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-w-first-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025
- [202 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-first-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [390-402 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/390--402-w-first-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [401-407 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401--407-w-first-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026
- [405-407 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-w-first-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [184-194 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184--194-w-first-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [406-412 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/406--412-w-first-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 12:41 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 9, 06:47 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 48 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/