# Building permits at 39 A St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 30-40 W Third St, permitted Jul 16.

13 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 3: Install combi furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (32 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Plumbing | install combi furnace | $9,900 | [PL1818433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1818433/) |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Plumbing | Install combi furnace | $9,900 | [G1818432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1818432/) |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Disconnect 16 AC condensers, remove existing wood platform and install new galvanized platform. | $45,000 | [SF1583955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1583955/) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Plumbing | underground and gas trap | $30,000 | [PL1501791](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1501791/) |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Grading | Soil borings in street to approximately 20 ft bgs at various locations in South Boston | $93,352 | [SF941896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF941896/) |
| May 22, 2018 | Fire systems | Changing the fire alarm system designer to the licensed installation contractor and updating the design to include low frequency horns in units and additional power supply. amend to ERT307754 | $2,500 | [A791318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A791318/) |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Fire systems | Installing 24v fire alarm panel and devices and communicator for newly constructed (R-2) 23-unit building with pull stations, smoke detectors and sprinkler system tie-in. Elevator tie-in for recall function too. | $14,500 | [EFA791320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA791320/) |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Electrical | Wire 90 tv points and 90 phone points | $5,000 | [ELV760708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV760708/) |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Fire systems | Rough in low voltage fire alarm system and add 110volt smokes and carbons as per code | $10,000 | [EFA760707](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA760707/) |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Electrical | Wire 23 residential units with new 1200amp service | $100,000 | [E760709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E760709/) |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Plumbing | new construction, bathrooms, kitchens and laundries | $125,000 | [PL748518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL748518/) |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Plumbing | new construction gas connections | $85,000 | [G748517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G748517/) |
| Mar 30, 2017 | New building | Erect 5 story, 23-unit residential building w/16 car garage, side and roof decks as per plans submitted.; | $4,000,000 | [ERT307754](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT307754/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated plumbing work. | $5,000 | [PL1894581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894581/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | For unit 3E, Replacing boiler with 199K BTU combi boiler and all associated gas work. | $3,000 | [G1894588](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894588/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 85 ft S | Alteration or repair | COO1754450 issued 7/28/25 included core and shell commercial space on 3rd floor. Permit is to change occupancy from core and shell commercial to office/studio. Also included is relocating/adding sprinkler heads and fire alarm work. (other fit out work and fees under SF1799217) | $10,000 | [ALT1868553](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1868553/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated plumbing work | $10,000 | [PL1862637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862637/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/) | 100 ft W | Plumbing | For unit 4E, installing a combi boiler, 199K BTU, removing old equipment and all associated gas work | $5,000 | [G1862642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862642/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [120 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-w-fourth-st/) | 85 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from core & shell to pottery studio. No construction required except flooring and paint. | $4,000 | [ALT1833001](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833001/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/) | 380 ft NE | Alteration or repair | CIEE Interior demolition as setup for new interior buildout. No Structural, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection work. All life safety System to remain active. All work n full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. | $16,700 | [SF1901541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901541/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [178 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/178-w-fourth-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1887960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887960/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | I will be adding six outlets. Four of them will be new Work. I will be adding three emergency lights at the doors and I will be relocating one ceiling fan. | $1,000 | [E1891693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891693/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add wall to create conference room in existing room. Scope includes minor electrical, framing and drywall. | $69,128 | [SF1890440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890440/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [100 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-w-second-st/) | 850 ft NE | Plumbing | Emergency Repair. Unknown gas leak in the building. Need to blank off piping, pressurize, and bubble leak check and make repairs. Will coordinate with National Grid. Meter is currently red tagged by National Grid. | $10,000 | [G1886366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886366/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [55 W Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-w-fifth-st/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Fix gas line on gas line | $2,200 | [G1886140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886140/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $270,000 | [PL1882848](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882848/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Plumbing | Fitout of Hugo Speakeasy Restaurant space | $19,000 | [G1882852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1882852/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [105 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-w-first-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Need an inspection of the meter socket so Eversource can install new meter for EV Chargers per WO#27364467 (main electrical room) | $250 | [E1878942](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878942/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Wire POS cables | $6,000 | [ELV1877758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1877758/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Fire systems | Install Fire alarm devices | $5,000 | [EFA1877737](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1877737/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | wire Restaurant for lights power and air conditioning | $606,000 | [E1877731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877731/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/) | 540 ft NE | Roofing | Front soffit roof repair | $2,500 | [SF1875102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875102/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [30-40 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--40-w-third-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovate a two-story restaurant into a new concept. Scope of work incl. structural modifications to add a mezz. space, re-using the existing MEP systems w/ modifications to distribution to service the new layout &; all new finishes, furnishings and equip.;On amendment: pergolas at existing G floor + | $2,493,000 | [ALT1818046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818046/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [246-248 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/246--248-dorchester-av/) | 600 ft SW | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls onto existing walk-in cooler. Also anti-sweat door heater controls and electric defrost. | $41,800 | [E1864932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864932/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 300 ft NW | Plumbing | fixture swap on two shower valves vanity and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1864163](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864163/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 300 ft NW | Electrical | En-suite bathroom receptacle, wall switches, fixture lights and circuit breakers upgrade | $1,800 | [E1860411](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860411/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [148-152 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/148--152-dorchester-av/) | 300 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Bathroom Remodel | $22,750 | [SF1856845](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856845/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [18-22 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18--22-w-third-st/) | 650 ft NE | Electrical | existing main service is back feed from another meter and has been for very long. I am running new feeders to new upgraded transformer being installed by Eversource WO# 21808355 I am running 4 sets of 500 MCM copper for 1200 amps. 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 volts | $10,000 | [E1852478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852478/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [86 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-w-third-st/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | vinyl the front of the house double section roof in front of the house paint 2 small front domers. | $15,000 | [SF1850305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850305/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Air seal and insulate attic. | $3,000 | [SF1897235](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897235/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | repoint brick around windows, remove and replace caulking | $6,690 | [SF1884071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884071/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of single family for a short form permit SF1771550 | Not listed | [ALT1788451](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788451/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [108 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/108-w-third-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck, remove existing rubber roof, install new rubber roof, install new roof deck same size and location | $42,430 | [SF1874751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874751/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [114 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation/Replacement of (21) Full Frame Windows. Like-for-like with no structural changes. | $62,157 | [SF1870289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870289/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [169-171 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/169--171-w-second-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | ;existing conditions. Change from Light Manufacture to single-family residence. No work. property has been a single family since 1938.; | Not listed | [ALT1838789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838789/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | RENOVATION: 1 3/4-bathroom in the basement. | $2,500 | [PL1858003](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858003/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [135-143 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135--143-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | replace shower tub,replace bath floor,replace vanity and toilet | $26,800 | [SF1847895](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847895/) |

## More on this street

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

- [36 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-a-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [69-71 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-a-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [5 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-a-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [80-82 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/80--82-a-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [84-90 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/84--90-a-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [244 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [244-264 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/244--264-a-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [249-257 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/249--257-a-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [288-304 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/288--304-a-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [319-321 A St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/319--321-a-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-07 04:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 13 permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39-a-st/