# Building permits at 422 E Fifth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8.4M alteration or repair at 75-77 Dorchester St, permitted Aug 13.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Nov 5, 2025: Replace girder per engineer's specifications with LVLs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 128 more permits (123 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 1,000 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replace girder per engineer's specifications with LVLs; extend living area to a portion of basement - no bedrooms; add bathroom. [ePlans] | $100,000 | [ALT1783435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1783435/) |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Plumbing | Install new bath on 3rd floor Move steam unit for 2 nd floor bath and vent | $5,000 | [PL995461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL995461/) |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Electrical | S19-900, Installation of down lights, receptacles, switches, ac unit and bath ex-fan. | $5,000 | [E995891](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E995891/) |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Solar | 18 Panel solar installation on the roof | $26,756 | [SF971795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF971795/) |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Solar | Installing a 6.6 KW rooftop photovoltaic system. | $4,721 | [E957862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E957862/) |
| May 16, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from two-family to single family dwelling (legalize existing). Remove existing roof to construct new third floor;addition with front deck to extend;living space;to existing building. | $135,250 | [ALT829332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT829332/) |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove water damaged sheetrock, replace with new, paint. No electrical or plumbing work. Work to be done by owner. | $5,000 | [SF757825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF757825/) |
| Mar 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace front and Rear entrance door and replace interior trim on 1st and 2nd floor | $3,500 | [SF456504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF456504/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 210 ft N | 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 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 210 ft N | 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/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 140 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm living space in basement (bedroom, bathroom and storage/mech), no addl units remaining single family w/finished basement. Upgrade existing window well to current code as per plans. Boston Archive has no original plans. No chg to building envelope. Cost of work paid on SF1815823. | $15,000 | [ALT1897530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897530/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 140 ft SE | Electrical | Electrician to upgrade Service from 100amp to 200amp and install wiring associated with renovation of this property as specified | $20,000 | [E1871806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871806/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 140 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate kitchen laundry and 2 bathrooms New bathroom and tankless water heater in basement | $12,000 | [PL1848305](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848305/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 140 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping to tankless dryer stove and bbq | $4,000 | [G1848309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848309/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 81 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 610 ft NW | 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 25, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 870 ft W | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $4,000 | [PL1903928](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903928/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Clarify Occupancy as a Single Family Residence | Not listed | [ALT1900024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900024/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing for water heater and back flow preventer | $1,500 | [PL1901961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901961/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1886771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886771/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1886777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886777/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 930 ft S | Plumbing | Gas Boiler | $1,000 | [G1901960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901960/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [180 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-h-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Complete electrical upgrade renovation; | $30,000 | [E1902343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902343/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [6 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-g-st/) | 840 ft NW | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM Rubber Roof | $19,000 | [SF1895017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895017/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [518 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/518-e-sixth-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part. | $16,500 | [SF1899973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899973/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure. (internal) | $15,000 | [SF1896726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896726/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 331 E 3rd St Apt 401 | $1,200 | [ELV1896995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896995/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | rewire first floor apartment add public meter | $18,000 | [E1897196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897196/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [485 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/485-e-seventh-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 9 windows, as existing. install 500sq ft siding including trim - no structural changes | $97,340 | [SF1894846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894846/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4 Springer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-springer-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Electrical | 100 amp temp service | $2,000 | [ETS1896793](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1896793/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate 2 baths, kitchen and laundry | $15,000 | [PL1896431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896431/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | 5 double hung replacement windows | $7,800 | [SF1895967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895967/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of single family home | Not listed | [ALT1886762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886762/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [78 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-h-st/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace decking and railings on existing 12 x 20 deck. No Structural changes. SF Occupancy confirmed on ALT1802657 | $4,000 | [SF1894695](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894695/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [421 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-e-sixth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Addition | Amendment to ERT1369496 to reintroduce roof decks previously removed under phased approval. BCAB variance for 4th story occupied roof access obtained (BCAB25-0062). No change to unit count, footprint, height, or original declared valuation. | Not listed | [A1823002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1823002/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [498 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498-e-sixth-st/) | 650 ft SE | Roofing | shingle and rubber roof go over | $10,000 | [SF1888528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888528/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [180 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-h-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | New plumbing for (3) condos | $30,000 | [PL1888002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888002/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 300 ft S | Plumbing | We model full bathroom. Install kitchen sink and laundry. | $5,500 | [PL1886733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886733/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [180 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/180-h-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas piping for (3) stoves | $5,000 | [G1888005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888005/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 300 ft S | Plumbing | Install new gastove | $750 | [G1886734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886734/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft NW | 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 10, 2026 | [4 Springer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-springer-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | New building | Raze existing structure on separate permit and erect single family dwelling; w/ attached garage as per plan. E[plans] Filed.Application was assigned 11/13/25. Foundation Permit FND1794317 issued 11/14/25 | $454,638 | [ERT1671747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1671747/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 880 ft W | 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 4, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 300 ft S | Electrical | Unit 2, Demo & Rewire, New Panel | $18,000 | [E1880337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880337/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 930 ft S | Electrical | Main panel replacement, fix and install junction boxes for Home run branch circuits that are not safe in the basement, add 3 lighting outlets and 2 receptacle outlets in the basement. Install new 30A-240V heat pump system power supply. | $5,000 | [E1880182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880182/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [503 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-fifth-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Unit #3- Replacing broken and damaged boards on roof-deck. Secure and install loose and missing railings and ballusters. Paintings and Pressure cleaning. All work Non-Structural. | $9,500 | [SF1880257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880257/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [61 Story St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-story-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Repair / Replace as needed existing rooftop deck and hand rails. Could not locate original rooftop building permit. As a result, inspectional services indicated a stamped set of drawings would be required | $12,000 | [ALT1863323](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863323/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [460 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/460-e-eighth-st/) | 890 ft S | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $18,500 | [SF1874985](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874985/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4 Springer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-springer-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for new construction of single family home | $30,000 | [PL1875087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875087/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Supply gas to Navien Combi | $1,000 | [G1873983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873983/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 300 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations including kitchen, bath, flooring, walls, all in the existing location. | $169,848 | [SF1872243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872243/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. | $22,922 | [SF1871417](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871417/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [4 Jason Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-jason-te/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Installing Bryant 24K BTU Outdoor Unit, (3) Bryant 6K BTU Indoor Wall Units, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and electrical service upgrade from 100AMPs to 200AMPs. Utility Authorization #: 27795899 | $4,000 | [E1871402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871402/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [470 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-e-sixth-st/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Replacement of existing T box and main 200 amp disconnect from rust | $1,000 | [E1865074](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865074/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [522 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/522-e-fifth-st/) | 910 ft E | Roofing | New roof, siding, and windows. | $40,000 | [SF1870294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870294/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 760 ft E | Plumbing | Install navien combi. With Automatic feed and backflow preventor.; Work to be done in Unit 2. | $5,000 | [PL1871957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871957/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. Building right wing wall. No structural work. | $16,121 | [SF1869244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1869248](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1869248/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 970 ft N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope of work &; pricing: general conditions — $5,000 demolition — $8,000 kitchen update — $32,000 bathrooms — $18,000 finishes — $7,000 painting — $10,000 hardwood floor refinishing — $8,000 electrical — $7,000 *work to be done in unit 1 only* | $95,000 | [SF1867301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867301/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [458-460 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/458--460-e-sixth-st/) | 350 ft SE | Alteration or repair | replace deck beam and hardware per plans and contract attached | $11,946 | [SF1864441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864441/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Basement renovation: Selective demo of damaged sheetrock/framing; new perimeter foundation drainage, sump pump, waterproofing; framing, insulation, sheetrock; update existing bathroom; epoxy floor coating; painting. No change to footprint, height, or egress. Update MEP. Work limited to Unit 1 | $77,430 | [SF1863821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [462 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/462-e-seventh-st/) | 600 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replacing all the railings on the outdoor deck and second floor landing. | $10,000 | [SF1863825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863825/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 850 ft W | 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/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [112 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-h-st/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1855589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855589/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor, Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [PL1854996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1854996/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 810 ft NE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [G1855011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855011/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [509r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509r-e-fifth-st/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Create ADU in lower level space of existing three family as per plans. | $110,000 | [ALT1833182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833182/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [500 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | full bath and kitchen renovation | $12,000 | [PL1860962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860962/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [500 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft S | Plumbing | gas range | $1,500 | [G1860963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860963/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft NW | 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 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 330 ft W | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $8,900 | [SF1857663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857663/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [455 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/455-e-seventh-st/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replaced the siding, Lap Cement siding. Boral trim board third floor. Remove the old siding. Don't replace any history trim exterior. | $15,000 | [SF1840706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840706/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5 Colebrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-colebrook-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Back deck replacement. Includes demo of existing (7ft x 14ft), install new footings, framing decks back on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, &; roof deck (New Deck: 9ft x 14ft) | $100,000 | [ALT1770821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1770821/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [526-526r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526--526r-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | d strip old siding and install new trim and siding | $11,500 | [SF1856412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856412/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [500 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic renovations of apartment 1. No structural work. No insulation work. Relocate kitchen and bathroom, new floors and finishes. | $86,000 | [SF1847321](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847321/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 460 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 45 | $650 | [G1855087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855087/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [490 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-e-seventh-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $14,488 | [SF1845142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845142/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [454-456 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/454--456-e-sixth-st/) | 330 ft SE | Plumbing | 4 inch pipe lining from house 35 feet to clay pipe | $9,500 | [PL1853379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853379/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1848647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848647/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [416 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/416-e-seventh-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace (1) street level window unit- Vinyl replacements Replace (1) existing front exterior door and Front Mud room Door | $5,500 | [SF1844552](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844552/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [496 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/496-e-seventh-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Demo existing roof deck, rubber EPDM roof and flashing. Replace EPDM with new 60mil and rebuild deck exactly as before. The current deck was permitted and attached in plans. | $52,000 | [SF1823018](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1823018/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-g-st/) | 340 ft SW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 4 full baths 3 kitchens 3 laundries | $60,000 | [PL1799281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1799281/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [490 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-e-seventh-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of ductless system consisting of one condenser and three mini split heads | $4,829 | [E1845143](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845143/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [25 Colebrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-colebrook-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | To erect a 3 story addition on top of the existing lower level basement for an at grade garage and single family dwelling above as per plans (Nominal Fee Filing - see attached letter)COURT CASE FILED; ( Blower Door Test is required ) Hers Ratings | $300,000 | [ALT1361596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1361596/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 980 ft NE | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. No structural work. | $15,012 | [SF1843642](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843642/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [500 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft S | Fire systems | Install hardwired interconnected smoke / carbon system in unit 1. | $1,500 | [EFA1841514](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1841514/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [500 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-e-eighth-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Rewire unit 1 to current day code. Replace panel to 30 space. Provide power for (3) heat pumps. Install (3) toe kick heaters | $8,000 | [E1841510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841510/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [469 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-sixth-st/) | 470 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $17,640 | [SF1843677](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843677/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [469 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-sixth-st/) | 470 ft SE | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1843682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843682/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 41 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Rough and Finish plumbing work for 2 residential units. | $35,000 | [PL1906589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906589/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Two new gas lines for 2 stoves and 2 tankless water heaters. | $8,000 | [G1906593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906593/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 28, 2026 | [34 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-h-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 23, 2026 | [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1888067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888067/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [535 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace decking and railings on front stairs w/ new pvc decking and composite railings | $8,040 | [SF1896460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896460/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout | $27,000 | [SF1897313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897313/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [208 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-h-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Hard wired smokes single famil | $2,500 | [EFA1861191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861191/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom. | $6,000 | [PL1895444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895444/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Panel Upgrade, bathroom fan swap, and 5 new dedicated circuits for a washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher and disposal | $5,000 | [E1891223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891223/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [525 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-e-sixth-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1893969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893969/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | New Gas work for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [G1878214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878214/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-brewster-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1878352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878352/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-brewster-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1878356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878356/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Plumbing for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [PL1878213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878213/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [G1874574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874574/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | The purpose of this application is to confirm occupancy as existing single family residence. In conjunction with previously applied short form permit SF1859829.; | Not listed | [ALT1865386](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1865386/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1865386 Occupancy Committee.Gut existing single family to studs. Update kitchens and baths. Replace windows and siding. Update electric, hvac and plumbing | $300,000 | [SF1859829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859829/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | 1.; Extend living space to basement w/ no structural change (see plans).2.; Repair second story ceiling where existing framing is inadequate. An existing room (approx. 10'x10') is located above this ceiling room (approx. 12'x14'). see drawings &; load calculations. | $35,000 | [ALT1822147](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822147/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Other | Tub to shower conversion | $18,000 | [SF1868643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868643/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | 200 amp Delta 3 phase service | $9,000 | [E1859875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859875/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [184 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-i-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof. | $12,633 | [SF1857461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857461/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | To install all of the electrical including: - Lighting (normal + emergency) - Power distribution (receptacles + equipment) - Low voltage (data/phone) - Equipment connections (kitchen) | $53,000 | [E1855204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855204/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | We are installing a grease trap and electric hot water heater in the basement. We will be installing 5 sinks, 1 ice maker, 1 ice well, 2 coffee makers, 1 steamers machine and 1 hot water dispenser. | $40,000 | [PL1859336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859336/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Complete gut remodel of an existing two family structure. Structural modifications per architects request | $150,000 | [ALT1822175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1822175/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [188 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-i-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 5 double hung windows | $8,552 | [SF1857486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857486/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 0.23 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Custom Comfort 18,000 BTU Xtreme Heat Pump Unit. Installation of a Custom Comfort 12,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Custom Comfort 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $12,273 | [SF1857142](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857142/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1857145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857145/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 22, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Adding Gong Cha (Bubble Tea) to an existing empty commercial space. Use is conditional so ZBA is required. Opening Hours will be 10AM-11PM. Takeout will be available. Items being sold are Bubble Tea, Waffles and Ice Cream. [ePlans] | $130,000 | [ALT1705858](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1705858/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [208 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/208-h-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Total rewire | $18,000 | [E1836168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836168/) |

## More on this street

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

- [426 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/426-e-fifth-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025
- [402 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [453 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/453-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [473 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [484-486 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/484--486-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [501 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/501-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [503 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [509 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026

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Map, all 8 permits at this address and 128 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/422-e-fifth-st/