# Building permits at 30 B St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $507,924 alteration or repair at 58-60 Old Colony Av, permitted Jun 11.

28 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Replace pipe for combi boiler. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (30 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Plumbing | replace pipe for combi boiler | $1,000 | [PL1769111](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1769111/) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Plumbing | Gas retest | $200 | [G1769640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1769640/) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Plumbing | replace combi boiler | $8,000 | [G1769109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1769109/) |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Removal and reinstallation of spot location exterior siding and trim, for litigation investigation purposes. No repairs included. | $9,000 | [SF1587007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1587007/) |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Electrical | Actual address is 2 W 6th st PH 402 - this is the ARYA building located at "4 oclock" southeast from Doughboy donuts across the train tracks. It is on google maps roof deck outlets for outdoor kitchen lighting on upper and lower deck | $15,000 | [E1568322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1568322/) |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Plumbing | Install IBC Tankless Gas Hot Water Heater | $3,000 | [PL1531129](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1531129/) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Plumbing | Install IBC Tank-less Gas Hot Water Heater | $3,000 | [G1531133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1531133/) |
| May 30, 2023 | Plumbing | Install the rough and finish plumbing to rooftop sink | $2,000 | [PL1479612](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1479612/) |
| May 30, 2023 | Plumbing | Install the rough and finish gas piping to new grill location on roof. | $1,000 | [G1479614](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1479614/) |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets, countertops, Sink/faucet, and gas grille to existing gas line at the roof deck at 2 W Sixth St, also known as 30 B St. | $51,546 | [SF1463908](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1463908/) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Alteration or repair | unit 101, 201, 102, 103. 108 and common area for first floor Remove all sheet rock, insulation, hardwood floors, and kitchen base cabinets due to water damage replace sheet rock, insulation, blue board, flooring and cabinets Prime and paint | $181,710 | [SF1461103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1461103/) |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Plumbing | Retest after Gas Co Red Tag | $1,000 | [G935549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G935549/) |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from 32 units and 33 parking spaces;to 31 units and 33 parking spaces;as filed per original building permit.(ERT339115) Combined units 402 &; 403 into a single unit now Unit 402. Cost per original permit value, work previously done.;Reduction in number of roof decks from 6 to 5. | $10,000 | [ALT792926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT792926/) |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Fire systems | add additional sprinkler heads on bottom rack of stackers | $5,000 | [A785982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A785982/) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Electrical | install new motorized shades | $1,000 | [E778750](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E778750/) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Electrical | change existing switches to new lutrun dimmers install motorized window shades | $1,000 | [E778745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E778745/) |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Sign | 2" deep fabrication halo-lit channel letters (text Arya) painted with a brush aluminum finish LED illumination - electrical by others and 2" deep fabrication halo-lit channel letters painted with a brush aluminum finish LED illumination - electrical by others | $3,420 | [ALT745217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT745217/) |
| May 15, 2017 | Electrical | Install new EMT conduit for telephone and cable company from foundation Demark. Install card access wiring for seven doors. Install three telephone lines for elevator and fire alarm panel. | $41,000 | [E704924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E704924/) |
| May 12, 2017 | Electrical | Low voltage Data, A/V controls, minor line voltage supply circuits in Unit 402. | $6,850 | [E708300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E708300/) |
| May 12, 2017 | Electrical | Low voltage Data, A/V controls, minor line voltage supply circuits in Unit 401.; | $8,250 | [E708293](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E708293/) |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new 4 story, 31 apartment building | $400,000 | [PL597176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL597176/) |
| May 31, 2016 | Plumbing | Installation of gas fired water heaters and appliances for new 4 story apartment building | $35,000 | [G597174](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G597174/) |
| May 19, 2016 | Electrical | New construction of a 32 unit apartment building and power for a construction trailer. | $2,000 | [ETS593358](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS593358/) |
| Apr 26, 2016 | Fire systems | Installation of a new Addressable Fire Alarm System with associated electrical work and new wiring. | $40,000 | [EFA583391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA583391/) |
| Apr 26, 2016 | Electrical | New ground up construction of a 32 unit apartment building and an underground parking garage with associated electrical work. | $700,000 | [E583372](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E583372/) |
| Dec 8, 2015 | Demolition | Demolition of entire building | $60,000 | [SF542490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF542490/) |
| Oct 6, 2015 | New building | Erect new building;of 32 residential units, and 33parking spaces.Demolish existing building on lot. sprinklers and FA | $6,500,000 | [ERT339115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT339115/) |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Grading | to perform test borings for soil sample collection | $2,000 | [SF525488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF525488/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 200 ft NE | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | add (6) 20 amps receptacles with its own (3) 20 amps breakers | $1,500 | [E1905766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905766/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct one non-load-bearing interior partition wall, approximately 8 feet high, drywall installation, plastering, and painting. No structural work or change of occupancy is proposed. | $5,000 | [SF1903634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903634/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Dog grooming. Install 2 dog bathtubs and sewer ejector pump. | $10,000 | [PL1902277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902277/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 570 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 810 ft N | 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/) | 810 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 730 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 810 ft N | 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/) | 810 ft N | 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 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 330 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [10-50 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--50-old-colony-av/) | 650 ft S | Sign | Install one set of face-lit channel letters with dimmer, white faces and LED lighting with red overlay, black trimcap and 5" deep returns, 26.44" high x 93.89" wide overall. BARDO'S BAR PIZZA as per BPDA approved stamped plans. | $11,763 | [ALT1843694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843694/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 730 ft N | 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), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 14, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | wiring for new space with outlets switches and lighting | $40,000 | [E1899136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899136/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Greenside Golf | $52,000 | [PL1881407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881407/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | install gas pipe for water heater | $4,000 | [G1881413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881413/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [155 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-d-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | We are test an air test on the gas line which got shut off There is a stove, hot water heater, furnace, gas fire and gas grill | $1,500 | [G1871848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871848/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor of building. Changing an unoccupied space into a golf simulator lounge. Change in occupancy, change in use, and change in egress. No renovation to exterior envelop. The previous occupancy was a group home and has been unoccupied since 2022-2023. | $507,924 | [ALT1818543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.20 mi S | Sign | Install a set of Halo lit channel letters to building fascia and install a new blade sign | $15,000 | [ALT1841945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841945/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [157 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-d-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing siding and installation of new fiber cement siding (James HardiePlank). Work includes surface preparation, sealing with caulking, installation of flashing, and adjustments to the weather barrier (house wrap) as needed. No structural changes are involved. | $15,900 | [SF1841242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841242/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | 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/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [87 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-w-seventh-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair the rear left corner wall and roof, repoint the brick, and secure the structure. Apply temporary cap roofing and board to the roof. Follow-on work will be submitted under a long-form permit. | $9,900 | [SF1802651](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1802651/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 18:08 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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