# Building permits at 385 Western Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $82M new building at 250 Everett St, permitted Jun 2.

15 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Installation of 2 smoke detectors and 2 RAI in MRI and equipment room. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 550 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Fire systems | Installation of 2 smoke detectors and 2 RAI in MRI and equipment room. | $2,000 | [EFA1857314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1857314/) |
| May 28, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring and associated thermostats for (1) Exhaust Fan, (2) Mini Splits, (2) AHUs, (1) Chiller | $20,493 | [E1855338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855338/) |
| May 5, 2026 | Fire systems | Provide all labor, material, and equipment to modify the existing wet-pipe fire sprinkler system to accommodate the new tenant layout, in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. We are looking for a permit for demolition & make safe for Phase 1. 5 Sprinklers. | $3,882 | [SF1839871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1839871/) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Electrical | Renovation to hospital. 1 for 1 swap of MRI and chiller. New lighting, convenience power and 1 duct smoke | $60,000 | [E1836638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836638/) |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Fire systems | Replace existing MRI sprinkler heads to be turned upright during construction, then drop after ceiling install; no new sprinkler heads or fire alarm devices (existing to remain). New rooftop chiller and associated mechanical piping. Demo portion of exterior wall to allow for new install of MRI | $490,000 | [ALT1827263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827263/) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Electrical | Work being conducted at 387 Western Ave - from IT room, Retrofit new cat6 to front desk, retrofit new composite cable to 3 doors. | $3,000 | [ELV1809477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1809477/) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Electrical | Work being conducted at 387 Western Ave - retrofit 120v 20a MC cable dedicated circuits and make connections for Owner supplied modular furniture. | $26,000 | [E1809467](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1809467/) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | 387 Western Ave Change out bathroom doors to solid core, use existing frames in 4 bathrooms and move toilet location in one bathroom. | $31,200 | [SF1809411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1809411/) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Plumbing | relocate 1 toilet reinstall 3 new toilets existing was child toilets relocate 1 sink replace 3 sinks. Work being done at 387 western ave | $12,000 | [PL1809403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1809403/) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Other | German International School wants to use the property for event parking on 10/17, 10/18 and 10/19 2025. There are no costs associated with this. | Not listed | [SF1773046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1773046/) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Sign | Replace the faces of the existing panels on the pylon sign, and install a new building sign for Shields Health | $3,925 | [ALT1655766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1655766/) |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Removal and disposal of GWB Walls, Flooring, Ceilings, Concrete. | $99,850 | [SF689769](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF689769/) |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Electrical | Renovatoin of 2 office areas. Replace 8 2x4 lights, rework existing outlets per new design. Add 4 dedicated circuits for new counter space | $11,500 | [E678371](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E678371/) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Plumbing | Installation of floor cleanout to fix a block in the underground. | $500 | [PL673970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL673970/) |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Proposed Work: Install 1 set internally lit channel letters: 164.5 wide overall x 34 high overall; installed onto raceway; faces lexan polycarbonate with surface applied vinyl, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE | Not listed | [ALT8926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT8926/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [180 Telford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-telford-st/) | 300 ft NE | Electrical | Old work 8 recess light fixtures, replace existing switches with new, replace existing fixtures with new recess | $2,200 | [E1901195](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901195/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [110-112 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-litchfield-st/) | 550 ft SW | Electrical | install an overhead 100amp temp service. | $1,500 | [E1885877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1885877/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [110-112 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-litchfield-st/) | 550 ft SW | Plumbing | New. Basement: 3 electric water heaters, 3 recirculation lines, 3 floor drains, 3 expansion tanks, 3 toilets, 6 lavatories, and 3 shower stalls. 1st Floor: 3 kitchen sinks, 3 garbage disposals, 3 dishwashers, 3 ice makers, 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 hose bibbs, 7 submeters, 1 radon pipe, and 1 water | $87,000 | [PL1886779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886779/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 670 ft E | Plumbing | Put 5 burners in kitchen for hotel event. For 1 week. | Not listed | [G1881469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881469/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 670 ft E | Other | Install 672' of temporary fencing for multiple events. Installed 8/5. Removed by 8/24. Event dates 8/15-8/23/26. | $33,587 | [SF1880597](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880597/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 670 ft E | Other | Install temporary 30x45 & 15x60 tents & 8x16x6" stage used for multiple events. Installed as early as 8/11. Removed by 8/24. Event dates 8/15-8/23/26 Application is a duplicate of SF1874746 updated description to include stage | $26,986 | [SF1879263](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879263/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Provide New 600A, 208/120v 3PH, 4W Temp Service Mast | $15,000 | [ETS1851951](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1851951/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | New Multi resid. bldg to include NEW Light fixt., lighting ctrls, FA syst. /wiring, Switchgear, panelboards, unit load ctrs & wiring, LV cabling/empty LV pathways (T/D, security, Access CTRL), mech. wiring/connections, grounding, interior temp pwr/lighting, BDA syst./wiring, feeder & brch circ. wirg | $5,931,620 | [E1851945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851945/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [415 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-western-av/) | 490 ft SW | Roofing | Install ss panels, replace damaged ceiling tiles, patch roof, patch floor, replace roof fan. | $15,575 | [SF1865019](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865019/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Complete Plumbing System from Underground to Finish, 6 Floors. | $3,750,000 | [PL1864246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864246/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1240 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1240-soldiers-field-rd/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | Reconnect existing service for temporary use | $1,000 | [ETS1859670](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859670/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1240 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1240-soldiers-field-rd/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | Temporary power distribution for RV's, Temporary festoon lighting for special event | $15,000 | [ETS1859666](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1859666/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1234 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1234-soldiers-field-rd/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Install temporary receptacles for special event | $1,000 | [E1859669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859669/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [110-112 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-litchfield-st/) | 550 ft SW | New building | Build new 3 townhouses.Existing structure to be razed under separate SF permit. Fire Alarm &; Sprinklers to be installed. EV- ready electrical allocation. Project is subject to Group One Dwelling Units per 521 CMR.;e[Plans] Filed.;The basement is designated as;unfinished space for storage use only.; | $1,197,000 | [ERT1836419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1836419/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [250 Everett St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250-everett-st/) | 890 ft SE | New building | Construction of a new 240-unit multi-family residential building. The building shall be constructed utilizing cast-in-place concrete walls, post-tension concrete podium slabs, and a combination of metal and wood framing. (i.e. 6 story, 256,250gsf, with 17% Affordable housing units to equal 41 apartm | $81,753,200 | [ERT1800416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1800416/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [110-112 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110--112-litchfield-st/) | 550 ft SW | Demolition | Raze buildingDig Safe#20260208332 | $22,000 | [SF1845135](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845135/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1255 Soldiers Field Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1255-soldiers-field-rd/) | 450 ft NE | Other | Erect tents for Epilepsy Walk 2026 - Artesani Park Boston Sunday, May 31, 2026 | $7,686 | [SF1845997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845997/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6 Duval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-duval-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-873579) | $4,000 | [SF1902268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902268/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [80 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80-litchfield-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | test | $800 | [G1899422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899422/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [76 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-litchfield-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100A to 200A | $4,000 | [E1895297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895297/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [69-71 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-antwerp-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | RENOVATION UNIT #69: 1 kitchen with ice maker, 1 3/4-bathroom, 1 electric laundry, 1 ejector pump, 1 mop sink, 1 sump pump and 1 floor drain. | $12,000 | [PL1895310](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895310/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [54 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-antwerp-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Refeed circuitry that was removed with knob and tube wiring, Upgraded service from 100amps to 200amps | $25,000 | [E1895383](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895383/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [22-24 Kelley Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22--24-kelley-ct/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Remove existing low-slope roofing and install new 60 mil EPDM membrane with 1" polyiso insulation, flashing, edge metal, and related components. Remove two skylights and one sun tunnel, frame and sheath openings, and replace deteriorated roof edge wood as needed. | $10,305 | [SF1864990](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864990/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [72-74 Litchfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72--74-litchfield-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-874525 874526 )(Unit-1 )(Unt-2) | $10,000 | [SF1866810](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866810/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [G1863148](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863148/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11 Raymond St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-raymond-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $8,000 | [PL1863149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863149/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [57 Waverly St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/57-waverly-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Remove meters to install siding and reinstall them | $100 | [E1848442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848442/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 501 | $1,200 | [E1843141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843141/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 401 | $1,200 | [E1843139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843139/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 301 | $1,200 | [E1843136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843136/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [285-291 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/285--291-western-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | fire damage due to sprinkler system, need to replace damaged shower lights in unit 201 | $1,200 | [E1843132](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843132/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [77-79 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-antwerp-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom (79 Antwerp St) | $17,820 | [SF1859488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859488/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [77-79 Antwerp St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/77--79-antwerp-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom (79 Antwerp St) | $2,500 | [PL1859493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859493/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [29 Duval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/29-duval-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | re-wiring full apartment # 1,addition of new bathroom for play room on basement. re-du exitin 200 amps service. | $18,000 | [E1856802](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856802/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [22 Duval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-duval-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes.(160396121) | $5,000 | [SF1843400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843400/) |

## 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | 1200 Soldiers Field Rd | 0.21 mi NE | To raze existing two story commercial structure at this premises and revitalize it with a new six story… | [BOA1860757](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-12 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Western Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [370 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-western-av/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [365 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/365-western-av/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [415 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-western-av/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [445 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/445-western-av/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [446 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/446-western-av/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [305 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/305-western-av/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [304 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/304-western-av/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [300 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/300-western-av/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024
- [470 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-western-av/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [472-474 Western Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/472--474-western-av/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 00:39 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, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 15 permits at this address and 35 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/385-western-av/