# Building permits at 30 Terminal St, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 86-88 Pearl St, permitted Aug 12. Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 9: Relocate existing fire alarm devices to allow for a new layout for modification of the existing fire alarm. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 9, 2026 | Fire systems | Relocate existing fire alarm devices to allow for a new layout for modification of the existing fire alarm system. | $10,550 | [ALT1811715](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1811715/) | | Sep 17, 2025 | Sign | One set of illuminated channel letters mounted to backer panel reading "CubeSmart Self Storage" 78" x 226". Approved by BPDA. | $14,829 | [ALT1770266](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770266/) | | May 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Install Generator and automatic transfer switch | $265,043 | [ALT1686545](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1686545/) | | Dec 10, 2024 | Sign | Per BPDA approved drawings - Install (1) internally illuminated wall sign to east elevation (122.5 SF); Install (2) sets of non-illuminated aluminum letters to east and west elevations; Install (4) non-illuminated door number blade signs (6.25 SF each) [eFile] | $9,771 | [ALT1653961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1653961/) | | Jun 17, 2024 | Fire systems | Replace corroded sprinkler pipe with new sprinkler pipe. Reconnect existing mechanical tees to new main. Replace outdated sprinkler heads, per plans dated December 11, 2023. | $38,000 | [ALT1597444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1597444/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [105 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-elm-st/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | strip reroof /strip siding install hardieplank and pvc trim | $33,500 | [SF1901418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901418/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [340 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/340-medford-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | Replacing air handler and condenser. Direct swap. No new wiring | $600 | [E1891343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891343/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [240 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-medford-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Installation of new GFCI protected outlets with new circuits fed from existing panels for water bottle filler stations. | $10,000 | [E1890938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1890938/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [340 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/340-medford-st/) | 910 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas piping furnace | Not listed | [G1888661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888661/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [86-88 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86--88-pearl-st/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a two family and then change to a three family, ADDITION, and RENOVATION, NOMINAL FEE APPLICATION. -;NO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Fire Alarm &; Sprinklers to be installed.; e[Plans FiledLots owned in common &; combined as one: Lot A (Parcel #0201769000)1250 SF +Lot B (Parcel #02017680 | $700,000 | [ALT1834672](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1834672/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [240 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/240-medford-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Charlestown High School, 240 Medford Street: Replace drinking fountains: 3 in the basement, 6 on the 1st floor, 2 on the 2nd floor, 2 on the 3rd floor, 2 on the 4th floor and 2 on the 5th floor. | $1,000 | [PL1879131](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1879131/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | confirm occupancy of a single family -James Poulos - Permit Address:44 Mystic ST 02Charlestown MA 02129 Full home reno: basement bath/laundry/HVAC, new 1st-floor kitchen, updated primary suite, refinished upper floors, roof patch &; rear masonry repairs.Permit Approved by Deputy Commissioner Marc Jo | $450,000 | [ALT1847835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847835/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [100 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-pearl-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 12 replacement windows - no structural work | $9,921 | [SF1873447](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873447/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 880 ft SW | Plumbing | Supply and install plumbing for kitchen and 1.5 bath remodel | $10,500 | [PL1859326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859326/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [44 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-mystic-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Renovate kitchen, partial basement and minor repairs | $20,000 | [E1857273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857273/) | | May 11, 2026 | [286a-290 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/286a--290-medford-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Install new electric tank with new pan. Automatic water shut off device. Will Connect to existing floor drain for pan. 286 medford st or 99 pearl st Unit 10 property is on corner. Electrical wiring to be done by electrician. | $3,800 | [PL1847560](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1847560/) | | May 10, 2026 | [31 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-mystic-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove Rotted Siding Replace With New Siding | $23,650 | [SF1846740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846740/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [25 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-cook-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | remove and replace with new shingles | $6,000 | [SF1905569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905569/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [33 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Remove chimney and repair roof where chimney is protruding through. Re-route vent from boiler to outside side of house. | $12,800 | [SF1874586](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874586/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [71 Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/71-pearl-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Basement lowering, slab replacement, new footings and columnsAll work to be verified in the field by the ward inspector per ISD approved stamped drawings | $111,943 | [ALT1886010](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886010/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [56 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/56-belmont-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wiring replacement for gas furnace, and AC coil and condenser. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $1,322 | [E1899989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899989/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [9 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-cook-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair deck | $1,000 | [SF1879700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879700/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [7 Cook Street Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-cook-street-ct/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace Existing Vinyl Siding, Remove and Replace Window Casings with Nose Sill with Composite Fascia Board, Remove and Replace Existing 5K Gutter System and Downspouts | $46,176 | [SF1888847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888847/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [40 Belmont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-belmont-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing wood siding. Install approximately 29.14 SQ of James Hardie fiber cement siding with weather-resistant barrier, tape flashing, metal flashing, trim, and sealants. Replace deteriorated sheathing as needed in-kind. No structural alterations | $57,734 | [SF1875035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875035/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [14 Sackville St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-sackville-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 12 Windows | $11,649 | [SF1868990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868990/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [8 Cook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-cook-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace 8 windows. Work to be done at secondary address 2 Sheafe St | $2,000 | [SF1863389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863389/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [191-193 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191--193-bunker-hill-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | heat pump | $11,000 | [E1854854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854854/) | | May 26, 2026 | [19 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mystic-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace the water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1846654](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846654/) | | May 26, 2026 | [19 Mystic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mystic-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater | $400 | [G1846655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846655/) | | May 19, 2026 | [17 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-allston-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | boiler range | $4,000 | [G1849992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849992/) | | May 18, 2026 | [17 Allston St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-allston-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | final baths kitchen | $7,500 | [PL1849989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849989/) | | May 7, 2026 | [30 Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-polk-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Connect a water line to hot boiler. | $3,000 | [PL1846735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846735/) | | May 7, 2026 | [30 Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-polk-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Replace existing gas boiler. | $3,000 | [G1846731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846731/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Requested | | 78 Pearl St | 0.20 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "Proposing one-story addition + new basement" | [BOA1907393](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-10-05 | | Requested | | 86 to 88 Pearl St | 970 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1901151](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Terminal St with permits, nearest house number first: - [15 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-terminal-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 - [50 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-terminal-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [100 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-terminal-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [200 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/200-terminal-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [333 Terminal St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/333-terminal-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 06:35 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 5 permits at this address and 28 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-terminal-st/