# Building permits at 402 W Second 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8: Convert 2 tubs to showers Replace 2 kitchen sinks Replace 2 vanities Replace 2 toilets. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 80 more permits (77 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 31 G St, 0.19 mi south.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Plumbing | Replumb kitchen sink And new dishwasher | $800 | [PL1321287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1321287/) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to the existing kitchen replacing cabinets, remove rugs and replace with hardwood flooring, change out interior doors same size and location, replace approximately 6 existing windows. | $35,000 | [SF1306678](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1306678/) |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Fire systems | Insall 3 smoke, 1 smoke/co detectors in apartment#3 | $500 | [EFA1303395](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1303395/) |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Electrical | Insall all new electrical wiring in kitchen. Install one switch one light in each of the two bedrooms. Install 2 lights 2 3-way switches for stairway. Replace an existing small sub panel with new 24cts panel. All work is on 3rd floor unit. | $7,000 | [E1303389](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1303389/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 42 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 370 ft S | Plumbing | basement - bath toilet lav shower water piping | $6,800 | [PL1907836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907836/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [405-407 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-e-third-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1899155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899155/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1862226](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862226/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [405-407 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-e-third-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1899159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899159/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/) | 510 ft NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1862231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1862231/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Reconnect the gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1848652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848652/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | 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 2, 2026 | [314-330 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/314--330-w-second-st/) | 760 ft NW | 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/) | 760 ft NW | 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/) | 440 ft S | 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 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 600 ft SW | 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 23, 2026 | [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/) | 640 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1888067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888067/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | wire low voltage to HVAC units | $2,500 | [ELV1902271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1902271/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [6 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-g-st/) | 670 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM Rubber Roof | $19,000 | [SF1895017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895017/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 370 ft S | Alteration or repair | Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout | $27,000 | [SF1897313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897313/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [294a-294b Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/294a--294b-athens-st/) | 830 ft W | 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 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 600 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 331 E 3rd St Apt 401 | $1,200 | [ELV1896995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896995/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 5 double hung replacement windows | $7,800 | [SF1895967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895967/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [277 Silver St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/277-silver-st/) | 930 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and ReroofAPPROX 10SQ | $12,000 | [SF1894491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894491/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | demo | $10,000 | [E1886910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886910/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | make safe of water piping for building demo | $2,000 | [PL1887220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887220/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 330 ft W | 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/) | 660 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | make safe of gas piping for building demo | $2,000 | [G1887218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887218/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | 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 6, 2026 | [232 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/232-w-third-st/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Wire 2 new townhouses to code and plans | $35,000 | [E1883133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883133/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [368-370 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/368--370-e-st/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | Panel Replacement 100 Amps / Replace Outlet & Switch | $3,958 | [E1877687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877687/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 500 ft NW | 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 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [PL1874583](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874583/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 440 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [G1874574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874574/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/354-e-st/) | 950 ft NW | 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 13, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 500 ft NW | 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 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 740 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [321 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-second-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Shower Tiles and Fixtures Upgrade in Unit 12 only! | $18,594 | [SF1853327](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853327/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 700 ft S | 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 | [190 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-f-st/) | 380 ft W | Electrical | Replacing 17 light fixture in basement due to water damage | $3,200 | [E1858728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858728/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dorchester-st/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Install 8 new emergency battery lights, replace one existing emergency battery light, install two lights near rooftop equipment for service. Replace one existing light on the roof access house and relocate generator EPO switch from outside to inside. | $6,850 | [E1854978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854978/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 960 ft S | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1848647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848647/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 330 ft W | 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/) | 330 ft W | Plumbing | 9 Residential Units New Construction | $52,500 | [G1851587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851587/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [455-457 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/455--457-e-first-st/) | 860 ft E | Plumbing | Run a exposed indirect drain from prep sink to floor basin with correct air gap | $2,650 | [PL1850673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850673/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [291 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-third-st/) | 560 ft W | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [30-32 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-h-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Demolition | Complete demolition of the existing building at 30 H Street, South Boston, including removal and disposal of demolition debris.Dig Safe2026360727 | $35,000 | [SF1906857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906857/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 | [2 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-h-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | 1 fireplace on first floor and 1 generator on the roof. | $5,000 | [G1906565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906565/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [415 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | National Grid meter swap detected possible gas leak so pressure test and repairs as needed | $500 | [G1903932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903932/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [211 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-w-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 28, 2026 | [34 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-h-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Gas plumbing installation for one (1) 90,000 BTU natural gas-fired furnace serving Unit 1R at 34–36 H St. Work includes installation and connection of the gas piping from the existing gas supply to the furnace, installation of required gas shutoff valve and fittings, and connection to the furnace. | $785,200 | [G1903988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903988/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repairs to space after water damage from the refrigerator in the unit above. | $57,000 | [SF1900224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900224/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [409 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 10, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Install of a sub panel reconnecting all existing kitchen branch cicuits to the new sub-panel instal of recessed lights install and reconnect of kitchen lighting switches provide afci/gfci protection where required by code | $5,100 | [E1897733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897733/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [311 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-e-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Replacement of 10 celling lights, switches and outlets | $3,000 | [E1895980](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895980/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [395 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/395-w-fourth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [380 E St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-e-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Need existing solar meter inspected was deactivated in Eversource system Meter #8584886 We did a site inspection the meter and solar array are in good working condition and have no reason to be off. | $1,500 | [E1874659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874659/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $16,132 | [SF1866877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866877/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater | $4,840 | [G1866881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866881/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $5,377 | [E1866886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866886/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 S | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 9, 2026 | [403 W Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/403-w-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Run two circuits along construction fence to feed 5 GFCI outlets | $3,000 | [ETS1858330](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858330/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | water heater @ 45 | $650 | [PL1855089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855089/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 45 | $650 | [G1855087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855087/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater. | $400 | [G1829856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1829856/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Drive two ground rods and ground two portable generators | $400 | [ETS1850575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1850575/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $30,000 | [PL1846314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846314/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 | [295 W First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/295-w-first-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 | [260-262 Gold St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/260--262-gold-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [291 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291-w-second-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 31 G St | 0.19 mi S | To add two level back deck on existing house accessed from first floor back sliding door | [BOA1894075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-25 |
| Requested |  | 527 E Broadway | 0.20 mi SE | To add a new 15 foot square roof deck on the back roof the the building accessed by a new exterior stair… | [BOA1861722](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-16 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 336 E St | 0.19 mi W | 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 | 220 ft SW | 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 | 480 ft SW | 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 | 980 ft SW | To install curb cut and driveway | [BOA1807140](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-12-18 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 425 E Third St | 740 ft SE | To erect 4 story, 2 family building over parking | [BOA1749425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-07-17 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 470 ft SW | 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 | 610 ft SW | 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 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 555 to 567 E Broadway | 0.24 mi SE | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1855511](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 556 E Broadway | 0.21 mi SE | To change the occupancy from a 3 family to a 2 family | [BOA1834696](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-31 |
| Withdrawn |  | 524 E Broadway | 870 ft SE | Zoning appeal: "Provide an easement to allow vehicles to pass over the property to both parking behind 524…" | [BOA1792286](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-10-28 |

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 Second St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [401-403 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/401--403-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [391 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/391-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [418 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/418-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [421 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-w-second-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [375 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/375-w-second-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [360 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-w-second-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [347 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/347-w-second-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [340 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/340-w-second-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [321 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/321-w-second-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-10 05:19 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, 02:17 UTC.

Map, all 5 permits at this address and 80 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-w-second-st/