# Building permits at 30-40 W Third St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $884,000 alteration or repair at 10 Channel Center St, permitted Aug 28.

21 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 10: Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $270,000 | [PL1882848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882848/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Electrical | Wire POS cables | $6,000 | [ELV1877758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877758/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm devices | $5,000 | [EFA1877737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877737/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 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/) |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Other | Install temporary frame tent 20' x 30' Install on or about 2/2/18 Remove on or about 2/5/18 | $618 | [SF798341](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF798341/) |
| Nov 23, 2016 | Alteration or repair | This application does not change the existing or currently approved total occupancy of 475. This application is to change the seating configuration based on (4) different operating scenarios. These scenarios do not change or require any adjustments to the life safety or egress configurations. Includ | Not listed | [ALT604114](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT604114/) |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Other | To Erect a 16x24 Temporary Tent on 3/16/16. Removed on 3/18/16 | $1,000 | [SF570722](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF570722/) |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Sign | Install signs per plans. | $3,000 | [ALT475645](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT475645/) |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Electrical | lv work in existing restaurant | $2,000 | [ELV501989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV501989/) |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Other | Curb cuts to create and access loading zone. | $2,500 | [U49475042](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U49475042/) |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Fire systems | Install complete Fire Alarm System per NEC and NFPA72 | $15,000 | [EFA462271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA462271/) |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT 345510, to include expanded interior work. Layout change and kitchen extension on floor one, to increase kitchen layout, for new total first floor SF of 9127. On second floor amending plans to include new bathrooms, office, mezzanine, egress head house to 1098SF. Roof deck is 2571SF | $285,835 | [A446476](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A446476/) |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Electrical | Electrical work being performed at 40 west 3rd street | $150,000 | [E433768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E433768/) |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Plumbing | bar | $160,000 | [PL432125](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL432125/) |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Plumbing | bar | $40,000 | [G432127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G432127/) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Combine;30-40 West Third Street, buidling Parcel Id 0601191000 consisting of 10,523 s.f. with;42-44 West Third, building parcel Id 0601190000 consisting of 4,252 s.f. and parcels 0601187000;with 1,350 sf, 0601188000;with 1,098sf and 0601189000;with 2,616sf, this Lot to now consisting of 19,822 s.f.  | $500,000 | [ALT345510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT345510/) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Combine;30-40 West Third Street, buidling Parcel Id 0601191000 consisting of 10,523 s.f. with;42-44 West Third, building parcel Id 0601190000 consisting of 4,252 s.f. and parcels 0601187000;with 1,350 sf, 0601188000;with 1,098sf and 0601189000;with 2,616sf, this Lot to now consisting of 19,822 s.f.  | Not listed | [ALT344916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT344916/) |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Removal of interior finishes | $15,000 | [SF340845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF340845/) |
| Feb 24, 2012 | Grading | Five borings will be drilled to a maximum depth of 20 feet below ground surface, and soil samples will be taken from each boring. Three of the borings will be completed with temporary monitoring wells for the collection of groundwater samples. All borings and wells will be properly decommissioned at | $667 | [SF121182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF121182/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 110 ft NW | 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/) |

### 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/) | 300 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 780 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 760 ft SW | 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/) | 760 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 340 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 660 ft SE | 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/) | 660 ft SE | 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 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 290 ft W | 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/) | 730 ft SW | 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 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 720 ft SE | 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 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 760 ft SW | 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/) | 760 ft SW | 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/) | 830 ft W | 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/) | 830 ft W | 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/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 570 ft 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/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 480 ft 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/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 730 ft SW | 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), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [184 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-athens-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Install 25 recessed lights old work style. Install 5 dimmer switch | $5,500 | [E1907702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907702/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [159 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $7,500 | [G1902202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902202/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | to install 1 sink and 1 water heater at 10 Channel St St | $5,000 | [PL1899183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899183/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Minor lighting & power renovations to 5th floor for fit-out | $10,000 | [E1896528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896528/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Facade restoration involving brick spot pointing and brick replacement along the first floor, Steal investigation requiring removal of brick couses and coating structural steel, stone pointing, Lintel replacement along first floor. | $884,000 | [SF1863504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863504/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [10 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-channel-center-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Interior renovation of an existing office space 5,000 sqft located on 5th floor. This project will include new office space, millwork, wall and floor finishes, and minor upgrades to the MEFP system. This will include relocating 7 sprinkler heads | $275,000 | [SF1877571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877571/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5 Channel Center St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-channel-center-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Restorative work to the facade as directed by Building Enclosure Science. Scope includes: Joint sealant replacement, repointing, coating fire escape connections, installation of sheet flashing, reconfiguring the scupper, brick replacement, lead tee installation, lintel replacement. | $250,824 | [SF1869019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869019/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) |

## 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 | May 5, 2026 | 69 to 71 A St | 300 ft SW | To change the occupancy from the building's office space to 24 residential units on floors two through four | [BOA1833689](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-26 |

## More on this street

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

- [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [80 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-w-third-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [112 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-third-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026
- [119-121 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119--121-w-third-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [153 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/153-w-third-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [154-166 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/154--166-w-third-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 02:27 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, 00:17 UTC.

Map, all 21 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/