# Building permits at 4 Alger St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.8M new building at 164 Old Colony Av, permitted May 19.

30 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Amend previous ALT drawings to CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY of core and shell space into an indoor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Amend previous ALT drawings to CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY of core and shell space into an indoor recreational soccer facility with incidental use areas to the main use (i.e. reception lounge, bathrooms, birthday party room...) and then perform interior fit-out per plans submitted under construction | $1,000 | [ALT1870613](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1870613/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Clarification of work: CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY of core and shell space (no use identified) into an indoor recreational soccer facility with incidental use areas to the main use (i.e. reception lounge, birthday party room...) and then perform interior fit-out per plans submitted.;*2/12//26/ filin | $990,000 | [ALT1819987](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1819987/) |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Fire systems | Provide Fire Sprinkler fitout per attached plans, allowing for the work under ALT1692493 | $55,000 | [A1829461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1829461/) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Plumbing | 2 Bathrooms and small bar | $50,000 | [PL1829364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829364/) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | Install exterior lights around perimeter of building | $2,000 | [E1837983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1837983/) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fire systems | alterations to an existing system. | $10,000 | [EFA1828287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1828287/) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Electrical | renovations to an existing suite. | $75,000 | [E1828285](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1828285/) |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Mobilize and start framing while waiting for ALT 1819987. Total cost declared on the ALT Application. | $20,000 | [SF1822211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1822211/) |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Plumbing | Install new gas piping for (2) RTU's. | $30,000 | [G1823509](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1823509/) |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Electrical | Demo 2 existing electrical rooms and relocate some existing equipment (panels etc. ) to main electrical room. Install new 480 v panel for new " tenant 1 space " and relocate existing lights, emergency circuits and temp heat so new panel feeds tenant 1 space only. Wire 2 new RTUs | $200,000 | [E1793884](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1793884/) |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Sign | Install one (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters reading "Pickle Bos" White LED illumination. Installed on top of existing canopy 62.25" H x 64.75" W | $10,613 | [ALT1775641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1775641/) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Plumbing | Underground piping for future tenant space. | $60,000 | [PL1796454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1796454/) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Fire systems | Modify/relocate existing fire alarm system for renovation of space from industrial warehouse space into a multi-sport facility for future tenants | $68,250 | [EFA1795405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1795405/) |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Install all plumbing for (2) new bathrooms, kitchenette & shower rooms. | $40,000 | [PL1776790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1776790/) |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Plumbing | Install new gas line for gas fired water heater. | $2,000 | [G1776795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1776795/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Electrical | wire 5 /6 data points, Run Cat 6 for future cameras | $3,500 | [ELV1760943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1760943/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Fire systems | wire LV fire alarm system as per plan, Programming by others | $7,000 | [EFA1760949](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1760949/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Electrical | Wire new" tenant 2 " pickleball court | $90,000 | [E1760939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1760939/) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Full interior fitout of Pickleball facility. | $1,410,000 | [ALT1708400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1708400/) |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Plumbing | Provide all underground plumbing for a new tenant fit out to includes (2) bathrooms. Install a new sewage ejector pump. | $30,000 | [PL1740924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1740924/) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Electrical | Run 12/2 for multiple outlets and EBUs on landlord installed dividing wall between new commercial spaces | $2,500 | [E1735381](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1735381/) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Electrical | Supply 600amp 480-volt panel from existing service to new tenant space. Install 480v -208v transformer and install new 208v panel in tenant space electrical room. Rewire existing lighting into new tenant panel. Remove wiring for 17 existing heaters in ceilings | $150,000 | [E1732607](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1732607/) |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Other | Temporary use- pickleball courts max occ. 49 - NO WORK TO BE PREFORMED; To be used for four months. | $100 | [SF1731120](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1731120/) |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Electrical | 221407 - Providing temp feed from 4 Alger Street to 385 Dorchester Ave. | $20,000 | [E1728264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1728264/) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of the existing building interior in preparation of new/future tenants. Work includes tenant demising walls, restrooms, P/FP/M/E upgrades. | $3,268,793 | [ALT1692493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1692493/) |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Fire systems | Replace digital communicator with AES 7788F mesh network radio transceiver reporting to Norel's UL central station to monitor existing FACP located at the side entrance. | $450 | [EFA1285225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1285225/) |
| Aug 1, 2011 | Electrical | 1st floor | $3,000 | [ELV87836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV87836/) |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Electrical | frist floor | $8,000 | [E86748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E86748/) |
| Jul 18, 2011 | Electrical | low voltage 1st floor | $3,000 | [ELV86343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV86343/) |
| Jul 15, 2011 | Alteration or repair | HVAC rework. Install 2 new doors. New office (Non Load Bearing Paritions - 32 lf.). Relocate;4 sprinkler heads. New light fixtures. Fire alarm modifications(relocate device). Tel/Data. Clean floors. ACT ceiling replacement. Plumbing disconnect. | $90,000 | [SF84362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF84362/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [495 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/495-dorchester-av/) | 780 ft SE | Other | Temporary Install four (4) outdoor artificial turf soccer fields and associated site improvements through rough inspection, pending approval of the Use of Premises permit.;# U491905518 | $5,000 | [SF1906789](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906789/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | Removal of house trap | $5,000 | [PL1877089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877089/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [24-34 Damrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24--34-damrell-st/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | inspection of electrical after sprinkler bust and Eversource shut down. | $1,000 | [E1878346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878346/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Install low voltage cabling; | $500 | [ELV1860046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860046/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [383 Dorchester Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/383-dorchester-av/) | 480 ft NE | Plumbing | gas piping to install (1) rooftop unit to replace existing | $3,500 | [G1861424](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861424/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-alger-st/) | 400 ft S | Fire systems | Encore fire will retro-fit the existing sprinkler system, by adding 23 sprinkler heads, per attached plans, to accommodate the new wall layouts under sf1825957 | $15,900 | [ALT1849201](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1849201/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | install new 200amp 277/480 volt panel install new 200 amp 120/208 volt panel 1 75KVA transformer | $6,000 | [E1907585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907585/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | add (6) 20 amps receptacles with its own (3) 20 amps breakers | $1,500 | [E1905766](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905766/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [170 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/170-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Demolition | removal of existing structure for new approved construction as per permit # ERT1343309 (please note property also known as 15 earl st)Dif Safe #2026351-6427 | $6,500 | [SF1905346](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905346/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Construct one non-load-bearing interior partition wall, approximately 8 feet high, drywall installation, plastering, and painting. No structural work or change of occupancy is proposed. | $5,000 | [SF1903634](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903634/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [54 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Dog grooming. Install 2 dog bathtubs and sewer ejector pump. | $10,000 | [PL1902277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902277/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1-5 Sayward Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--5-sayward-pl/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remodel of apt 2f with new flooring, insulation, blueboard, doors, kitchen cabinets, and new MEP's | $100,000 | [SF1897176](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897176/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | wiring for new space with outlets switches and lighting | $40,000 | [E1899136](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899136/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [11 Woodward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-woodward-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Removal of damaged deck boards and sections of damaged railings and replace with new pressure treated lumber | $2,500 | [SF1895730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895730/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [159 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-e-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Strip and remove existing shingles and replace with hardy cement siding on driveway side approximately 650 ft.² remove Juli balcony door system and replace with new window 52 x 53. Trim and corner board with PVC and install pellet stove on first floor with existing chimney 6 inch double double wall | $8,500 | [SF1888474](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888474/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [112 W Ninth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-w-ninth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1886963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886963/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Greenside Golf | $52,000 | [PL1881407](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1881407/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | install gas pipe for water heater | $4,000 | [G1881413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881413/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37-39h Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37--39h-middle-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo rebuild deck to same specs | $38,500 | [SF1873549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873549/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater Declared value is correct because the project cost was included in the plumbing application | Not listed | [E1877492](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877492/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [37 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-middle-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | Installation of Rheem 65 Gallon Hybrid Electric Water Heater | $5,000 | [PL1875519](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875519/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | New Construction Multi-family | $96,000 | [PL1870577](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870577/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor of building. Changing an unoccupied space into a golf simulator lounge. Change in occupancy, change in use, and change in egress. No renovation to exterior envelop. The previous occupancy was a group home and has been unoccupied since 2022-2023. | $507,924 | [ALT1818543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818543/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [58-60 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58--60-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi NE | Sign | Install a set of Halo lit channel letters to building fascia and install a new blade sign | $15,000 | [ALT1841945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1841945/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install rg6 cable in beds / living, install intercom wiring. | $3,500 | [ELV1856025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856025/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system inside four units. | $3,900 | [EFA1856024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1856024/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Complete wire four unit development 400A single phase service, 200A 3 phase for elevator. All bonding grounding. | $86,000 | [E1856023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856023/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [101 D St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-d-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | mini split wiring and sub panel | $2,150 | [E1744127](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1744127/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | 100 A temp service all grounding / bonding UA# 24371979 | $1,000 | [ETS1850872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850872/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [164 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/164-old-colony-av/) | 0.21 mi E | New building | Erect new 4-story, 4-unit residential building with balconies and elevator included. Demolish existing structure on separate permit.[eplan];new 5-story, w/garage (4 parking spaces)*a.a. Application reassigned to f.d. By matt o. 1.21.26Fee paid in full on FND1795390 (Staff entry) | $1,785,658 | [ERT1466193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1466193/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [10-50 Old Colony Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10--50-old-colony-av/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | Install one set of face-lit channel letters with dimmer, white faces and LED lighting with red overlay, black trimcap and 5" deep returns, 26.44" high x 93.89" wide overall. BARDO'S BAR PIZZA as per BPDA approved stamped plans. | $11,763 | [ALT1843694](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843694/) |

## 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 |  | 156 E St | 0.22 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Renovation to an existing 2-story single family home to 4-story with a deck on the fourth…" | [BOA1901358](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-15 |

## More on this street

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

- [2 Alger St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-alger-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 17:13 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 10, 15:17 UTC.

Map, all 30 permits at this address and 31 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-alger-st/