# Building permits at 33 Cunard St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.8M alteration or repair at 115 Forsyth St, permitted May 14.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 3, 2025: Set up scaffolding to roof height Grind out 100% of masonry joints and repoint using type n mortar Repair any. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Set up scaffolding to roof height Grind out 100% of masonry joints and repoint using type n mortar Repair any deteriorated brownstone with close color match Repair or replace any deteriorated or broken bricks Wash all repointed work and apply waterproofing | $148,686 | [SF1742407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1742407/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 130 ft E | Fire systems | Install two smoke detectors,two pull stations,two horn strobes and one strobe in the bathroom, all to be connected to the existing fire alarm system in the building | $4,200 | [ALT1871673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871673/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 130 ft E | Fire systems | Install 02 horn strobes in the dining area and Kitchen,01 strobe in the bathroom, install the pull stations and two smokes | $3,500 | [EFA1870572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870572/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 130 ft E | Electrical | Add 03 / 20 amp circuit, replace two emergency lights with exit sign, wiring, electric gas, valve,and place dining area light | $2,800 | [E1866821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866821/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/) | 130 ft NW | Other | Install and secure exterior banners on building surfaces to advertise apartment availability. Measure and position banners for proper placement and visibility, using appropriate tools and equipment. Banners are 2x4 and 3x8 | $150 | [SF1859958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859958/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 130 ft E | Fire systems | Tie in 1st floor restaurant kitchen Ansul to fire alarm system for supervision. | $2,000 | [EFA1858153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858153/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [66 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-hammond-st/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | 1. 2Nd floor: convert the tub bathroom to standing shower bathroom, relocate the door to make it a private bathrom inside the bedroom 2. 2Nd floor: add one shower bathroom in another bedroom 3.3rd floor: add one shower bathroom in each bedroomwork to be done at secondary address 68 hammond; | $40,000 | [SF1906875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906875/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [41-55 Warwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41--55-warwick-st/) | 500 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $283,891 | [SF1902015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902015/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Other | Erect (2) 9x20 tents on 9/4/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,160 | [SF1885896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885896/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | Replacement of FACU and updating firmware. | $25,000 | [ALT1871149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871149/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 840 ft NW | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2.5" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14 | $2,500 | [ALT1873839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873839/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Plumbing | Re-Connect Gas Line to 3 Roof Top Units | $5,000 | [G1880193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880193/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing rooftop make up air units with new MAU's. Work includes installation of associated duct work; new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. | $1,411,000 | [ALT1838419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838419/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [709 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-columbus-av/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1871804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1871804/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 940 ft SW | Fire systems | Install 3 detection Devices. International village | $2,500 | [EFA1870288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870288/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | Replace FACU only | $25,000 | [EFA1870836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870836/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | Install 3 Detection Devices. Davenport a | $2,500 | [EFA1870320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870320/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 730 ft NE | Fire systems | Install 3 Initiating Devices. Davenport B | $2,500 | [EFA1870310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870310/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 840 ft NW | Fire systems | Install 3 detection devices. Egan building | $2,500 | [EFA1870297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870297/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Install wiring for new Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport a | $14,000 | [E1870316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870316/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Install wiring for Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport B | $15,000 | [E1870305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870305/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | Install wiring for the new Fire pump and controller | $15,000 | [E1870295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870295/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Install wiring to Fire Alarm pump and Controller. International village | $15,000 | [E1870284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870284/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | Furnish and Install 1 FBP | $1,500 | [ELV1869126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | 1135 Tremont 6 NU Hockey Facility. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264321 | $3,535 | [ELV1868023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868023/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [815 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-columbus-av/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate Lvl 1 room &; Lvl 4 research lab. L1 Rm to be 1-HR fire rating and reclassified Control Area. L4 existing Group H-3 chem. storage be modified to allow reclassification as Group H-3/H-4. Apart from the H-3/H-4 room reclassification, the renovations do not change occup. classification or use. | $733,205 | [ALT1807917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807917/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Connecting 36 furniture feeds on the 8th floor for Northeastern University | $1,100 | [E1862319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862319/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller | $95,040 | [ALT1851699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851699/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 940 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $95,040 | [ALT1851709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851709/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [696 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/696-columbus-av/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope of work includes selective demo, concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate for the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $79,280 | [ALT1851468](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851468/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | Scope of work includes installation of concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $82,645 | [ALT1851458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851458/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/) | 290 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $3,645 | [G1861819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861819/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 840 ft NW | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2 1/2" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are being added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14. No Modifications to system demand, classification or configuration | $7,000 | [SF1851596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851596/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | NEU, 1135 Tremont Renaissance Hall Levels 5 & 8 Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264252 | $17,920 | [ELV1859009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859009/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Fire systems | Installing new fire alarm devices in the tenant space on the 6th floor. (NEU Locker Rooms) | $14,000 | [EFA1858217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858217/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation of existing space and installing new plumbing fixtures. | $91,500 | [PL1855068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855068/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Install 35 data locations on the 6th floor | $42,000 | [ELV1856689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856689/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope of work for 716 Columbus Ave includes painting, replacing carpet, installing base, and replacing one fan box unit. | $126,522 | [SF1855611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855611/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | NEU Davenport Bldg A - Demo of existing controls on (12) exhaust fans, (3) RTUs. (3) new RTUs & associated interlock. Abs103x | $55,205 | [ELV1851606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851606/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Electrical | Replacement of (3) roof top mechanical units,consisting of disconnect of old units and rewiring (1) for( 1 0of the new units | $42,000 | [E1851093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851093/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Fire systems | Disconnect and reinstall (3) induct smoke detectors into new RTU units | $10,000 | [EFA1851101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851101/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace gas stove | $800 | [G1848787](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848787/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 600 ft SE | Plumbing | Renew kitchen | $2,500 | [PL1848783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848783/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Remodel of new offices on level 6. (NU Hockey Locker Rooms - Job #260220) | $102,500 | [E1849391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849391/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 580 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Enabling; work Replacing 3 roof top units with associated duct work | $5,000 | [SF1847067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847067/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 720 ft SW | Fire systems | Renovation of select areas on floors 5 & 8. (NU Ren Park 5&8 - Job #260140) | $15,600 | [EFA1846914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846914/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [805 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-columbus-av/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | This project is taking one large lab support space (469C) and dividing it into 2 smaller spaces (469C and 470C). This work will also include new casework in 469C including a new sink. 470C will also receive new casework. Original permit number was SF-1809746, we are updating to an ALT permit.eplan; | $206,282 | [ALT1818822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818822/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [53 Greenwich St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-greenwich-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement. No structural changes. | $4,061 | [SF1844170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844170/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5-15 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--15-hammond-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $127,694 | [SF1902001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902001/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [10-20 Kendall St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--20-kendall-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $201,846 | [SF1901888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901888/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [35-45 Hammond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35--45-hammond-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof system. Install new adhered tapered insulation, coverboard, and 060 EPDM. Install new edge metal. | $195,998 | [SF1901880](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901880/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [70 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | replace roof top unit 8 with new duct smoke detection and controls.eplan;Original declared value $250,00.00 changed in error.;Tracy Donga; | $271,373 | [ALT1836086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836086/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [370 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-huntington-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Remove DX air handler and condensing unit. Replace with a chilled water air handler. utilizing building chilled water supply. | $84,182 | [SF1894517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894517/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | NEU, Shillman Hall Classroom Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264130 | $1,500 | [ELV1894600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894600/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install 39 data locations | $57,000 | [ELV1872272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872272/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | Addition of 13 new control modules to control sound and lights on a fire alarm activation. (NU Shillman - Job #260260) | $6,800 | [EFA1864021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864021/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Audio visual installation in classroom spaces on floors 1-4 | $28,000 | [ELV1860937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860937/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | install outlets and replace fixtures. Ell Hall, Blackman Auditorium | $28,000 | [E1852134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852134/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Replacing roof drains | $15,000 | [PL1855046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855046/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Remove and replace generator section of roof on Ell Hall at Northeastern | $375,240 | [SF1850275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850275/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Work is to be done on floors 1-4 and consists of minor renovations to 13 existing classrooms. Scope includes new lighting, flooring and AV upgrades. No structural work or plumbing to be done. | $1,830,385 | [ALT1839498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839498/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade of 13 classrooms on 4 floors, Add (2) 100 amp 3 phase 4 wire 208/120V 42 circuit branch panels on level 1 & 3. (NU Shillman Hall - Job #260260) | $450,000 | [E1849207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849207/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 151 Lenox St | 0.20 mi E | To erect a new 7-story Multifamily Dwelling for 38 units on vacant land | [BOA1857936](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-06-04 |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 05:28 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 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-cunard-st/