# Building permits at 401 Border St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7.4M alteration or repair at 98-100 Condor St, permitted Aug 27.

21 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 22: Warranty replacement of rack mounted Viessman boiler BTU of 490,000. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits (51 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Plumbing | warranty replacement of rack mounted Viessman boiler BTU of 490,000. | $5,000 | [G1837900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1837900/) |
| May 6, 2022 | Sign | Install (1) 30"h x 46"h x 3"d Exterior non-illuminated, fabricated double faced projection sign w/cut/negative weeded vinyl graphics, with Icon/Logo in corners as edge-printed foils on clear applied 1st surface. Mounted on building facade with 4 points of contact/Lag Bolts. | $3,076 | [ALT1316633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1316633/) |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Electrical | Change 60 existing hallway lights from LED surface mount to LED 2x2 drop in's and jack chain. | $14,000 | [E1309851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1309851/) |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Electrical | Change out 5 existing lights in 59 units to new. Change out 59 existing hood fans to new. | $23,628 | [E1283401](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1283401/) |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Roofing | Restoration of the exterior waterproofing. Minor cut & point where needed, re-coating of exterior block wall, recoating of all exposed steel throughout building | $826,329 | [SF1174102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1174102/) |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Roofing | Roof Removal and Replacement | $345,000 | [SF1088852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1088852/) |
| May 29, 2019 | Electrical | Temp generator power for film production Set 6-7-19 | $500 | [ETS957592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS957592/) |
| May 29, 2019 | Electrical | Retrofit Existing Fluorescent Lighting With LED Lamps, Ballasts, And/Or Fixtures | $5,300 | [E949886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E949886/) |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Fire systems | Replacement of existing conventional devices with addressable. Installation of Mini-Horns within the Apartments | $19,600 | [ALT881603](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT881603/) |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Fire systems | Replacement of existing conventional devices with addressable. Installation of Mini-Horn within Apartments | $5,000 | [EFA881604](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA881604/) |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Fire systems | Fire Alarm Panel Replacement | $5,000 | [EFA860339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA860339/) |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Fire systems | Replacement of Fire Alarm Control Panel. same in kind.(Phase 1) | $5,000 | [SF838160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF838160/) |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Plumbing | Replace boilers and storage tanks | $6,000 | [PL694808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL694808/) |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Plumbing | Repace 2 heating boilers | $2,500 | [G694809](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G694809/) |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Electrical | Install additional smoke detectors in bedrooms of units and extending existing circuit for smoke detectors. Install new AFCI circuit breakers in electrical panel of unit. | $20,000 | [E688551](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E688551/) |
| May 26, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Installation of additional fire alarm devices in Handicap Unit -;4th flr | $2,900 | [ALT172431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT172431/) |
| Jan 22, 2015 | New building | remove damaged cmu units that were damaged by a car impact at the left of the main entry, install new fluted cmu units to match existing, coat new cmu block using CON Flex by SWP, color o match existing area | $3,469 | [SF442719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF442719/) |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Fire systems | Installation of 1 CO Detector in Boiler Room | $2,000 | [SF230520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF230520/) |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Fire systems | Installation Of A CO Detector In The Boiler Room | $2,000 | [EFA230529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA230529/) |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Fire systems | Additional Fire Alarm Equipment for 4th Floor Handicapped Area | $2,900 | [EFA172515](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA172515/) |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Electrical | Replace lighting with energy efficient fixtures. | $2,058 | [E32649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E32649/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [428 Meridian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/428-meridian-st/) | 170 ft NE | Roofing | strip/reroof | $20,000 | [SF1887906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887906/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [61 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-marion-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | install low voltage fire alarm system. | $17,000 | [ELV1905894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1905894/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1 Bennet Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-bennet-pl/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-887575) | $4,000 | [SF1901227](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901227/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [462 Meridian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-meridian-st/) | 570 ft N | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1891024-Occupancy Committee.Installation and wiring of ductless system across all units. Each unit will receive one condenser and three mini split heads, totalling nine condensers and twenty-seven mini split heads. | $118,340 | [SF1879212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1879212/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [33 Eutaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-eutaw-st/) | 900 ft SE | Roofing | Roof strip and cover. | $16,500 | [SF1895565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895565/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [425 Border St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425-border-st/) | 320 ft N | Plumbing | Gas leak on elbow behind gas range, gas test. | $1,000 | [G1894290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1894290/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [47-49 Falcon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/47--49-falcon-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 4 Zone Ductless (Minisplit) system. 4 heads and 2 condensers. | $24,000 | [SF1888767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888767/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-white-st/) | 440 ft E | Roofing | Existing Chimney Repointing from the roof line up. Rubber Roof Replacement on roof of 34 White St (ONLY- does not include 32 White St). ONE Skylight replacement. | $22,299 | [SF1887146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887146/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [301-303 Border St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/301--303-border-st/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Removal and reinstallation of door and deck boards to patch/flash. Flash/patch roofing membrane. | $5,499 | [SF1880919](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880919/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [462 Meridian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-meridian-st/) | 570 ft N | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system across all units. Each unit will receive one condenser and three mini split heads, totaling nine condensers and twenty-seven mini split heads. | $39,447 | [E1879232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879232/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [78-80r White St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78--80r-white-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair rotted sections of exterior siding and trim. Also, multiple areas were siding and exterior trim are missing. | $50,000 | [SF1858158](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858158/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [61 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-marion-st/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | re-wire 4 family house | $40,000 | [E1873970](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873970/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [68-68r Falcon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68--68r-falcon-st/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | replace 2 ranges | $500 | [G1864326](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864326/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [61 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-marion-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | installing 4 Navien 240 A2 water heaters, gas pipe to laundry furnace and water heater | $18,000 | [G1861716](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861716/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [61 Marion St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-marion-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | renovating 4 units plumbing | $30,000 | [PL1861700](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861700/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [312 Border St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/312-border-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Diesel generator to Power Inflatables for duration of event | $1,150 | [E1861800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861800/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [42 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-white-st/) | 510 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows. Like sizes and no structural changes. | $3,252 | [SF1851853](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851853/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [27 W Eagle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-w-eagle-st/) | 390 ft E | Roofing | Strip and Reroof | $13,000 | [SF1851325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851325/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [87 Condor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-condor-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | Tenant smelled gas. Gas company shut off gas and pointed out leak. | $500 | [G1852301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1852301/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [45 Falcon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-falcon-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove existing wall to be place within the same foot print | $26,000 | [SF1851374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851374/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [45 Monmouth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-monmouth-st/) | 830 ft SE | Roofing | Strip and reroof entire house | $17,500 | [SF1844432](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844432/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [38 W Eagle St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-w-eagle-st/) | 530 ft NE | Alteration or repair | remove front stairs and deck, and build a new deck same size 23x8 | $14,000 | [SF1846452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846452/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [33 Falcon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/33-falcon-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | rewire bathroom with fan 2 recessed light and gfci | $2,500 | [E1846322](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846322/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [82 Eutaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-eutaw-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Electrical service upgrade and sauna install | $3,000 | [E1905671](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905671/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [66 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-trenton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | to add a meter on a missing existing public meter equipment only | $800 | [E1903007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903007/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [42 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Rewire whole house and new service | $30,000 | [E1900733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900733/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [42 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Additional basement structural and finish work to lower the basement approximately 2'-0", complete underpinning and slab replacement, and finish the basement as habitable space to be used together with the first floor as one combined dwelling unit.ALT1803279 | $150,000 | [A1829723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1829723/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [98-100 Condor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-condor-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Install a low voltage fire alarm system throughout the building. System to include common area detection and notification. Monitoring of the sprinkler system. The units will have local 120v smoke detectors and notification devices connected to the low voltage system. | $100,000 | [EFA1899957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1899957/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [98-100 Condor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-condor-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to include thirty-five (35) residential units with seven (7) parking spaces and bicycle parking as per plans.*Existing: OFFICE, FACTORY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS; ALT1123363/2020 | $7,400,000 | [ALT1655409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1655409/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [42 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Fire systems | Install new, low voltage fire alarm in this 3 unit residential property. | $15,000 | [EFA1890619](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1890619/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [63 Monmouth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/63-monmouth-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation and Air Sealing | $7,088 | [SF1874554](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874554/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [198-200 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/198--200-brooks-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | remove kitchen cabinets and make safe correct violation;V887959 | $5,000 | [SF1835248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1835248/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [333a-333 Meridian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/333a--333-meridian-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Retest | Not listed | [G1884458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884458/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [40 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation on third floor: 2 3/4-baths, 1 kitchen with ice maker and 1 laundry. | $9,000 | [PL1883264](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883264/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [40 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation on third floor: 1 gas stove. | $800 | [G1883271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1883271/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [333a-333 Meridian St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/333a--333-meridian-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Repipe water heaters and revent 1 | $1,000 | [PL1882140](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1882140/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [40 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Apartament 3 bedroom 2 Bathroom 1 Kitchen - gás Stove Small dining room Small Office Laudry | $15,000 | [E1879740](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879740/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [66 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-trenton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | - Bathroom remodeling - wiring for disposal and dishwasher | $3,500 | [E1875122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1875122/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [197 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/197-brooks-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replace gas stove | $300 | [PL1869207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869207/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [98-100 Condor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-condor-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | SPARROW ENTERPRISES 98R Condor st - replacement of 2 roof top units | $1,500 | [G1865537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1865537/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [40 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | add switches for lights without switches, add outlets on new wall installed, renovate bathroom, add outlets where necessary, move kitchen to a different room | $7,000 | [E1844247](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844247/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [76 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-trenton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Roof-Mounted Solar PV installation 2.61 kW DC (6 panels). Solar Expansion. No ESS. | $8,004 | [SF1859466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859466/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [76 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76-trenton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Roof-Mounted Solar PV installation 2.61 kW DC (6 panels). Solar Expansion. No ESS. | $8,004 | [E1859477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859477/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [66 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-trenton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures | $4,500 | [PL1859352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859352/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [66 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-trenton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of Gas Fixtures | $1,500 | [G1859355](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859355/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [42 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | New waste line to the house new water line to all fixture | $25,000 | [PL1858546](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858546/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [42 Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-lexington-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Plumbing | new gas pi pe line to all new tankless and stove | $10,000 | [G1858547](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858547/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [98-100 Condor St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/98--100-condor-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Replacement of (2) Lennox 20 Ton Gas/Electric Dual Fuel Package Units | $2,500 | [E1850096](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850096/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [66 Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/66-trenton-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace windows replace kitchen cabinets renew bath prep paint entire interior update electric and plumbing system. | $56,000 | [SF1853799](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853799/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [196 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-brooks-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | upgrage electrical add house meter | $20,000 | [E1851981](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851981/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [196 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-brooks-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Pending Occupancy Committee ALT1842730.Replace decking and railings rear porches | $16,500 | [SF1842594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842594/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [196 Brooks St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/196-brooks-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1842730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1842730/) |

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