# Building permits at 381 W Fourth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $72M new building at 295 W First St, permitted Jun 17.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 13, 2025: Installation of Cross Connection Device. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 123 more permits (122 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Installation of Cross Connection Device | $2,000 | [PL1682061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1682061/) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Plumbing | Replacement of Burham ALTA-120 | $3,000 | [G1682059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1682059/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100 A to 200 A add meter and move meters to rear of building | $5,000 | [E1882000](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882000/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [222 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/222-w-fifth-st/) | 230 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove existing deck and build new in existing footprint. No change from existing to proposed. | $15,876 | [SF1861425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1861425/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/) | 250 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Due to dishwasher leak remove cabinets and flooring in kitchen and living room. Replace with new cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. New countertops. Prep and paint walls and ceilings of the unit. No structural work or egress modification. | $20,250 | [SF1846301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846301/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 46 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [201-203 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/201--203-d-st/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Demo all old siding,felt paper and nails from building. Install all new boards and window trim.Install waterproof barriers and building wrap.Install all new james ahrdy as per manufacture spec. Restore froont door trim and reinstallafter sanding and painting.Daily clean up of site and maintain | $96,500 | [SF1895460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895460/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | demolition of the existing three level deck and reconstruction of a new one with specific modifications. | $39,000 | [ALT1868530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868530/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace all windows, and exterior doors. install insulated zip sheathing over the existing sheathing install james hardi siding and pvc trim. the deck included in the contract will be applied for in a separate longform permit | $300,000 | [SF1902854](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902854/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 670 ft E | Roofing | Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint Install shower glass | $14,123 | [SF1900783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900783/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [284 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/284-bowen-st/) | 730 ft S | Alteration or repair | Insulation &; weatherizationWork to be done at secondary address;286 Bowen Street, South Boston, MA 02127. | $3,887 | [SF1873089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873089/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [187 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-gold-st/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen Remodel, no layout change, replace cabinetry, fixtures, countertops and lighting. Add exterior door to lower patio, new hardwood flooring and paint throughout No structural change, no change of egress, no life safety modification Address: 187 Gold Street, Unit 1 | $309,104 | [SF1901596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901596/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [184 Tudor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-tudor-st/) | 680 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,469 | [SF1897613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897613/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | wire low voltage to HVAC units | $2,500 | [ELV1902271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902271/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [202 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/202-w-seventh-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior siding replacement and deck replacement, including new CertainTeed vinyl clapboard siding with house wrap, flashing and trim, and replacement of existing deck with approximately 96 SF pressure-treated framing, Trex Select decking, railing, stairs and landing. | $41,474 | [SF1899075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899075/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/) | 320 ft SE | Roofing | Job address: 109 F St, Boston, MA 02127 Build curbs for the skylights Raise 3 skylights on 8" Interior work (sheetrock, plaster, painting) | $11,025 | [SF1897121](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897121/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets above existing cabinets in kitchen area in 294 B athens st. | $4,160 | [SF1873054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873054/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [151 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/151-w-sixth-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | fire escape repairs rear remove and replace rotted posts install new posts to match drill and install j bolts to secure bar grating to brackets remove surface rust spot prime paint black | $9,500 | [SF1895162](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895162/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [291 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-fifth-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window; 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $10,612 | [SF1890767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890767/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [277 Silver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-silver-st/) | 430 ft E | Roofing | Strip and ReroofAPPROX 10SQ | $12,000 | [SF1894491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894491/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Bowen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288-bowen-st/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A with 3 exterior meters: 2 tenant and 1 common-area. Relocate meters from basement to exterior. Upgrade panels from 100A to 125A. Emergency due to deteriorated basement service equipment posing a safety hazard. | $2,500 | [E1889825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889825/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [256 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/256-e-st/) | 560 ft W | Plumbing | repaired & sealed gas leak. | $1,000 | [G1889693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889693/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 950 ft NE | Electrical | Erect 100A temp service all grounding / bonding. UA 28472649 | $1,000 | [ETS1886693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1886693/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [148-150 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--150-f-st/) | 590 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace existing tub shower valve and drain with new tub shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1886903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886903/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans | $35,000 | [E1883133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883133/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | New construction wiring 3 apartments and wiring the service | $16,000 | [E1880404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880404/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 590 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade the service and rewiring all 3 apartments | $60,000 | [E1880399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880399/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [187 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-seventh-st/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | dense pack cellulose on Exterior Walls | $6,391 | [SF1879434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879434/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-e-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | provide emergency shoring as per the emergency shoring plan in correlation with long form #Alt1348626 | $20,000 | [SF1872826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872826/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 750 ft W | Roofing | Remove all siding from buildng.Install weather wrap material in all areas.Install new wooden shingles and new lap siding.Ice and water shield and drip cap where necessary.New pvc where needed and neat caulking where neededalso.Install new overhangs over entry doors.Pt lumber and standing seam | $85,900 | [SF1862936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862936/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 520 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect existing fireplace, adjust gas piping and venting to allow fireplace to sit lower to the floor. | $2,500 | [G1863690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863690/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [205-215 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/205--215-w-sixth-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace entry door at #215. No structural changes. | $3,534 | [SF1864627](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864627/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Condenser replacement | $2,500 | [E1862610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862610/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 570 ft W | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864107/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 590 ft W | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm to monitor the common areas and sprinkler system in this 3 unit residential property. | $8,000 | [EFA1864102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864102/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [227 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/227-e-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replace with 1 new door. No structural work | $2,144 | [SF1862098](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862098/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [189 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/189-w-fifth-st/) | 570 ft W | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858346/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [187 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-w-fifth-st/) | 590 ft W | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heaters | $18,000 | [PL1858333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858333/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [190 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-f-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Replacing 17 light fixture in basement due to water damage | $3,200 | [E1858728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858728/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [221 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/221-w-fifth-st/) | 310 ft SW | Roofing | Remove and dispose of existing roof membrane and 2" insulation. Install new 2" Polyisocyanurate insulation and an adhered EPDM roof system. | $47,925 | [SF1855151](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855151/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [161-165 W Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/161--165-w-sixth-st/) | 750 ft W | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1855300](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855300/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Light renovation of unit #301 including - Kitchen renovation. New lighting in the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hall. | $30,000 | [E1856403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856403/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Bathroom reno | $1,500 | [E1855314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [187 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/187-dorchester-st/) | 950 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom renovation/ plumbing/ shower, vanity, toilet | $3,000 | [PL1852028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1852028/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | 9 Residential units new construction | $180,000 | [PL1851585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851585/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 950 ft NE | Plumbing | 9 Residential Units New Construction | $52,500 | [G1851587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851587/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [219 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/219-e-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of new Light Pole & handhole in sidewalk of 219-221 E Street South Boston. Install 30 Amp Fused HTap in handhole in sidewalk. Install 4 -20 amp circuits to power pole top antenna. Wire pole light fixture. Crown Castle pole. | $2,500 | [E1846526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846526/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [291 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-third-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door and replacing with 1 new door. No structural work | $3,852 | [SF1844246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844246/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 520 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect stove. Reconnect after new cabinets installed. | Not listed | [G1846073](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846073/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 520 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect and make safe kitchen sink, disposal, fridge water line, dishwasher. Install new kitchen sink, disposal and faucet. Reinstall dishwasher and fridge water line. | $5,000 | [PL1846084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846084/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Light renovation of interior of unit 301, including replacing trim and cabinetry, refinishing floors, and limited electrical, plumbing and HVAC adjustments (subs will pull their own permits). | $500,000 | [SF1830509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1830509/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 74 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | basement - bath toilet lav shower water piping | $6,800 | [PL1907836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907836/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [402 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-w-second-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Convert 2 tubs to showers Replace 2 kitchen sinks Replace 2 vanities Replace 2 toilets | $9,000 | [PL1906720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906720/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1862226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862226/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1862231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862231/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | install all grounding needed for new transformer vault, Stub new pvc pipes to the street and electrical room for future service | $2,000 | [E1907961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907961/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x14 shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $9,512 | [ALT1901144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1901144/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Electrical work for bathroom remodel | $3,500 | [E1905975](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905975/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Rewire kitchen and bath on 1st floor unit | $10,000 | [E1905580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905580/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Kitchen Remodel of unit 313 | $4,000 | [PL1906353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906353/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove tile flooring to install new wood tile plank in unit. Remove kitchen cabinets. Update electrical and install plumbing fixtures. Kitchen cabinets & countertops to be installed by ikea. | $35,800 | [SF1902258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902258/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom. Tub to tub conversion in basement bathroom, replace lav, remove & reinstall toilet (352 W Third St, APT 8) | $8,000 | [PL1904437](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904437/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [183 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | remove and reconstruct the existing rear exterior egress stairway and intermediate landings in the same footprint and configuration. | $49,340 | [SF1901224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901224/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Baths Kitchens Laundry Water heater | $12,500 | [PL1904554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904554/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Installation of plumbing for a new building consisting of 36 senior living apartments. | $850,000 | [PL1903225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903225/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Gut renovation of existing building. Work to include interior renovations and required code-compliance upgrades.;Note: The egress can't pass through the bedroom in the basement. | $625,000 | [ALT1895686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1895686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Includes running new vent. Upgrade water main to 1" by code. Fix seized spigot, cap oven gas, disconnect dishwasher. Does not include plumbing fixtures. | $15,400 | [PL1903843](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903843/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove interior partition wall to reconfigure existing bedroom, update electrical to code, refinish walls & flooring, insulate to code. NSC | $9,500 | [SF1903101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903101/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [58 Baxter St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-baxter-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Completer demolition of structure.Dig Safe#20263510954 | $29,985 | [SF1895972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895972/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | pending ALT1895686;Remove select existing interior finishes and non-structural materials, perform minor drywall and surface repairs, replace limited trim and fixtures, complete painting and finish work, remove construction debris. remove roof deck correct;V930176, | $2,000 | [SF1899234](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899234/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout | $27,000 | [SF1897313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897313/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | 600 amp 480 volt temporary service for construction. (2) 5" empty utility primary pipes, (2) 4" secondary pipes and wire, disconnect, CT/meter, and 480 volt panel. | $12,000 | [ETS1899269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1899269/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | installation of new low voltage fire alarm system | $6,000 | [EFA1895426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1895426/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-gates-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | This application is only to declare occupancy. Type of Occupancy: existing 3-family residential dwelling. No rooftop. | Not listed | [ALT1883217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883217/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and project coordination necessary to complete the interior reconstruction described in contract attached | $101,118 | [SF1879037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879037/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [19 Loring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-loring-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Front updates - Replacing 1 window and 1 screen door | $5,000 | [SF1894083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894083/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovate first-floor kitchen/bath and exterior: demo to studs, structural framing/beam supports, siding, doors/windows, electrical/plumbing/vents, insulation, plaster/paint, tile with radiant heat, hardwood refinishing, trim, cabinets, counters, and cleanup. | $105,950 | [ALT1868011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868011/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 3 family full wiring : 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 heat pumps, service upgrade to 200 amp, wiring common area | $33,000 | [E1880015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880015/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [16 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-grimes-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | 100A service conductor refeed | $2,200 | [E1887709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887709/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | ;Foundation only permit;*Existing structures on lot/s to be razed on the separately reviewed and approved demolition permit filed under;sf1827415. | $8,406,316 | [FND1837027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1837027/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles, switches, device boxes and branch circuit and add 5 new general use wall receptacles | $1,400 | [E1882435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882435/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [368-370 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368--370-e-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Panel Replacement 100 Amps / Replace Outlet & Switch | $3,958 | [E1877687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877687/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $17,970 | [SF1875955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875955/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 shower stall. | $7,000 | [PL1875568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875568/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Install new boiler Install kitchen sink install dishwasher | $14,000 | [PL1875473](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875473/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [21 Grimes St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-grimes-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Install devices throughout house | $2,000 | [E1875475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875475/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [19 Mercer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-mercer-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof, roof deck replacement in-kind and identical footprint as existing. | $46,100 | [SF1872416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872416/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $18,181 | [SF1870149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870149/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [155 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-d-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Emergency removal and reconstruction of an existing brick site wall. Work is part of ALT1397384. Cost reflected on ALT1397384; Correct;V922513 | Not listed | [SF1871758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871758/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Primary Bathroom - replace tile, vanity, sink and faucet, shower trim, shower door, toilet, vanity lights. Secondary Bathroom - install new vanity and toilet. Kitchen - Replace island lights, backsplash, and countertops. Install kitchen sink and disposal. | $38,250 | [SF1865377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865377/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [204 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/204-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Electrician to install wiring associated with combining 2 units into 1 building - 2 units and common meters into one, all new wiring in newly renovated areas as specified. | $25,000 | [E1871767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871767/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [203 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/203-w-third-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1870157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870157/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Provide various low voltage electrical systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $10,000 | [ELV1867971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1867971/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fire systems | Provide a fire alarm system for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $50,000 | [EFA1867965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867965/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Provide electrical power and lighting systems for a new 36 unit senior apartment building. | $800,000 | [E1867958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867958/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [163 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/163-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of an existing three family no changes in square footage- full gut renovation new sprinkler system, fire alarm and hers rating as per the plans | $337,050 | [ALT1842780](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842780/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [321 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-second-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Shower Tiles and Fixtures Upgrade in Unit 12 only! | $18,594 | [SF1853327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853327/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.25 mi N | New building | Submitting for Zoning Refusal. Erect four-to six-story mixed-use residential building of up to 240 residential units, on-site and above grade garaged parking for up to 125 vehicles, commercial space for retail/food service. Companion ALT to be filed for lot combination.*9/18/24 Application assigned  | $72,000,000 | [ERT1648618](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1648618/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [143 W Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/143-w-eighth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove 7 existing windows and replace with 7 new windows. No structural work. Work to take place in unit 2 | $5,882 | [SF1859029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859029/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [207-209 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/207--209-e-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy Affordable Housing: This project involves the renovation of the existing convent building and a rear addition to create 35 units of affordable senior housing and one resident manager unitNominal Fee Request. | $14,000,000 | [ALT1397384](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1397384/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | Demolition of existing brick structure at 77 Dorchester and wood structure at 75 Dorchester St. in preparation for new construction under ERT1753876.Dig Safe#20262308673 | $50,000 | [SF1827415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1827415/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replace 1 kitchen sink, 3 toilets, 3, sink, 1 tub, 1 shower. | $5,000 | [PL1858668](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858668/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replace gas stove. Address is 122 W Seventh St. | $500 | [G1858674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858674/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Run two circuits along construction fence to feed 5 GFCI outlets | $3,000 | [ETS1858330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858330/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Wiring for kitchen, adding seven recessed lights and pendant light and 4 switches | $6,000 | [E1858584](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858584/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,000 | [G1857882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857882/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Insulate walls | $4,166 | [SF1855465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855465/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Water heater | $1,000 | [PL1857907](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1857907/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Gas piping paint gas pipe to meter | $1,000 | [G1856702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1856702/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-dorchester-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of (1) Patio Sliding Door. No structural changes per building code | $10,413 | [SF1843540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843540/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [9 Gates St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-gates-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing 2 zone heat pump system in unit 1. Installing 3 zone heat pump system in unit 3 | $42,427 | [SF1842675](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842675/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) replacement furnace in the attic at Unit E. | $500 | [G1854855](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854855/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [26 Telegraph St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-telegraph-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Replace 100 amp service (2 60 amp panels) with a 400 amp service (2 200 amp panels and a public) for future expansion | $12,000 | [E1722899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1722899/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater. | $400 | [G1829856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1829856/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [157 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/157-d-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 20, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Drive two ground rods and ground two portable generators | $400 | [ETS1850575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850575/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [120 W Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-seventh-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | - New Kitchen - 2.5 New bath - Demo - New Floors | $75,000 | [SF1849431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849431/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Demolition | 295 West First street complete demolition including slab and foundations.Dig Safe#20261312184 | $30,000 | [SF1838079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1838079/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Reconnect water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1829853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829853/) |

## 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 |  | 219 E St | 930 ft SW | To combine two vacant parcels | [BOA1895409](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-27 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 336 E St | 690 ft N | Zoning appeal: "Deck repair: Remove rotten deck and erect a new deck" | [BOA1833292](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-25 |
| Requested |  | 273 Bolton St | 0.20 mi E | To build proposed 4 story residential unit building | [BOA1833187](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-25 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 350 Athens St | 780 ft E | Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…" | [BOA1827083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-11 |
| No decision posted | Aug 20, 2026 | 269 Silver St | 270 ft E | To install curb cut and driveway | [BOA1807140](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-12-18 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 920 ft E | To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential… | [BOA1857851](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-04 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 460 W Broadway | 920 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Proposed adaptive re-use of vacant former bank building" | [BOA1864808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [371 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/371-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026
- [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [361 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/361-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [350 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [345 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/345-w-fourth-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [417 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/417-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [427 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/427-w-fourth-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 15:13 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, 10:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 123 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/381-w-fourth-st/