# Building permits at 305 Freeport St, Boston, MA

11 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least four times the monthly pace before that.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 11: Remove 2 overhead doors & main entrance awning. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (21 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 overhead doors & main entrance awning. Interior demolition of approx 15' of partition wall. Install new: window & door systems, metal exterior stairs, awning & construct a 34'L x 4'H CMU wall. Frame approx 25' of new partition walls, new carpet, paint & ACT. Misc electrical. | $314,445 | [SF1880837](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880837/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | 26-080 OME will be removing some older fixtures on the exterior of the loading dock area along with fixing damage receptacles as needed. | $4,500 | [E1881029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881029/) |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Roofing | Removal of exiting EPDM and insulation, install new polyisocyanurate and mechanically fastened EPDM roof system | $59,615 | [SF498056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF498056/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 780 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace existing DHWs with hybrid ASHP DHWs for each unit of 40 Park St, 4 in total. | $28,900 | [PL1908484](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1908484/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 780 ft SW | Electrical | Heat Pump Heating system connections to (4) condensers, (4) air handlers, and (4) ASHP DHWs (individual condenser+air handler+DHW systems for each of the 4 units of 40 Park Street). | $48,000 | [E1908482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1908482/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [655 William T Morrissey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-william-t-morrissey-bl/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Use of premises to add sales of used cars on the existing lot. | Not listed | [U491650854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/U491650854/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | 1 Bath remodeling at the 3 Floor apt 4 | $3,500 | [PL1906321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906321/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | Bathroom remodeling with 4 outlets in the bathroom, install 3 wall sconces on single pole switch, install 5 recess lights and install new exhaust bathroom fan. | $2,500 | [E1904548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904548/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [12 Everdean St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-everdean-st/) | 570 ft SE | Plumbing | replace gas furnace on 2nd floor | $34,000 | [G1902891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902891/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Unit 3 - Mass Save Weatherization - Air-sealing, blown-in insulation. | $5,357 | [SF1881058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881058/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [7 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-mill-st/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886722) | $3,000 | [SF1897194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897194/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family dwelling.; | Not listed | [ALT1889518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1889518/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1897027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897027/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $50,000 | [SF1882519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882519/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [40-42 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-park-st/) | 780 ft SW | Fire systems | Replace existing fire alarm panel with new digital fire alarm panel. Add new cellular dialer. Replace and test during an 8 hour shift building is owned by bha. | $6,000 | [EFA1900562](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900562/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Apt 3 1 full bath at the 2 Floor | $3,500 | [PL1894002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894002/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [17 Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-park-st/) | 480 ft W | Electrical | New electrical wiring per code adding 3 outlets 4 recess lights bathroom fan and 3 sconces lights | $3,500 | [E1889809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889809/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [23-25 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23--25-elm-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Install new electrical connection, disconnect, and circuit for a 1.5-ton ductless mini-split system located in the left side yard. | $1,000 | [E1883056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883056/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-everett-st/) | 370 ft W | Roofing | - Siding replacement - Window replacement - Roof replacement - Deck railing replacement - Dormer trim replacement - Walkway & Block Wall Replacement - Painting | $139,400 | [SF1868194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868194/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [31r Park St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31r-park-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Garage to apartment | $3,000 | [PL1846321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846321/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fire systems | Alteration of the existing fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 2019, 527 CMR, and NFPA 70 to accommodate new office space renovation. | $16,000 | [ALT1833768](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833768/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-ashland-st/) | 860 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and install a new roof. | $11,820 | [SF1850775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850775/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulation and weatherization | $5,009 | [SF1886130](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886130/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [38 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-mill-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | installation of new 200 AMP Service with new 200 AMP electrical panel with all new breakers | $3,000 | [E1875937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875937/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [40 Mill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-mill-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Residential Roof Replacement Shingles Replacement (Primary and Hip) Underlayment Changeout Ice and Water Barrier Installation Flashing Drip edges No structural change | $59,892 | [SF1863109](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863109/) |

## 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 | Jul 23, 2026 | 655 William T Morrissey Bl | 860 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Use of premises to add sales…" | [BOA1715115](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2025-04-28 |

## More on this street

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

- [296 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/296-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [229 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/229-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [194 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-freeport-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025
- [179-195 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/179--195-freeport-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [170 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026
- [140-150 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/140--150-freeport-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [139 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/139-freeport-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025
- [95-99 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-freeport-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [88 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-freeport-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [79-85 Freeport St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/79--85-freeport-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 03:52 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 10, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 22 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-freeport-st/
