# Building permits at 453 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 22, 2024: Installation of gas furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 135 more permits (130 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 850 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | Plumbing | Installation of gas furnace | $5,000 | [G1671926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1671926/) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Plumbing | Installation of water heater | $2,000 | [PL1671939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1671939/) |
| May 13, 2014 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove old rusty chain link fence in front yard and replace with new fence and level land in front yard and install brick patio inside of the new fence | $500 | [SF362261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF362261/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 25 ft W | 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 30, 2026 | [61 Story St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-story-st/) | 170 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 13, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 25 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [458-460 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/458--460-e-sixth-st/) | 200 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace deck beam and hardware per plans and contract attached | $11,946 | [SF1864441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864441/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [454-456 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/454--456-e-sixth-st/) | 200 ft S | Plumbing | 4 inch pipe lining from house 35 feet to clay pipe | $9,500 | [PL1853379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853379/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 25 ft W | 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/) | 25 ft W | 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), 86 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 770 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/) | 990 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/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Complete electrical upgrade renovation; | $30,000 | [E1902343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902343/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 350 ft NW | 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 17, 2026 | [535 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-e-fifth-st/) | 920 ft 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 17, 2026 | [6 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-g-st/) | 980 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/) | 760 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/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure. (internal) | $15,000 | [SF1896726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896726/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 350 ft NW | 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 4, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 800 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/) | 690 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/) | 850 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/) | 800 ft SE | Plumbing | Renovate 2 baths, kitchen and laundry | $15,000 | [PL1896431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896431/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 1,000 ft 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/) | 1,000 ft 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 28, 2026 | [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/) | 510 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/) | 440 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 26, 2026 | [525 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-e-sixth-st/) | 850 ft 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 | [498 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498-e-sixth-st/) | 490 ft E | 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/) | 780 ft SE | Plumbing | New plumbing for (3) condos | $30,000 | [PL1888002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888002/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 780 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/) | 280 ft SW | Plumbing | Install new gastove | $750 | [G1886734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886734/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4 Springer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-springer-st/) | 850 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 4, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 280 ft SW | Electrical | Unit 2, Demo & Rewire, New Panel | $18,000 | [E1880337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880337/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | New Gas work for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [G1878214](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878214/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [430 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/430-e-eighth-st/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 450 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 | [15 Brewster St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-brewster-st/) | 900 ft 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/) | 900 ft SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1878356](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878356/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Plumbing for renovation on single family | $15,000 | [PL1878213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878213/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [460 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/460-e-eighth-st/) | 800 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/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Rough and finish plumbing for new construction of single family home | $30,000 | [PL1875087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875087/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 980 ft 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 17, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 620 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 960 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/) | 960 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 | [530 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530-e-seventh-st/) | 980 ft 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 14, 2026 | [470 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-e-sixth-st/) | 250 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/) | 790 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/) | 620 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 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 1,000 ft NE | Other | Tub to shower conversion | $18,000 | [SF1868643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868643/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 800 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 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | 200 amp Delta 3 phase service | $9,000 | [E1859875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859875/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [21 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-thomas-pk/) | 990 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/) | 510 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/) | 990 ft W | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [184 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/184-i-st/) | 970 ft SE | Roofing | Remove and restrip with new asphalt roof. | $12,633 | [SF1857461](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857461/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 990 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/) | 300 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1855589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855589/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 990 ft 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/) | 990 ft 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 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 740 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/) | 740 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/) | 530 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/) | 840 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/) | 840 ft S | Plumbing | gas range | $1,500 | [G1860963](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1860963/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [188 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/188-i-st/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 5 double hung windows | $8,552 | [SF1857486](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857486/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 440 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/) | 620 ft S | 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/) | 440 ft S | 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/) | 830 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/) | 840 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/) | 610 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/) | 610 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/) | 640 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 26, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 760 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/) | 570 ft SW | 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/) | 680 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/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 4 full baths 3 kitchens 3 laundries | $60,000 | [PL1799281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1799281/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 990 ft 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 11, 2026 | [490 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-e-seventh-st/) | 640 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/) | 430 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 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 440 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/) | 840 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/) | 840 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/) | 320 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/) | 320 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), 42 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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 N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1888067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888067/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Hard wired smokes single famil | $2,500 | [EFA1861191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1861191/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 331 E 3rd St Apt 401 | $1,200 | [ELV1896995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896995/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [53 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-thomas-pk/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Cut and repoint masonry | $7,500 | [SF1887777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887777/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 5 double hung replacement windows | $7,800 | [SF1895967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895967/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 13, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling. Renovating and adding to an existing single family to become a multi-family building. Scope includes demolition of rear portion of Building to provide a new 4-story (reduced to a 3- story)addition. Upgrades to life safety, fully sprinklered &; a | $1,500,000 | [ALT1677825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1677825/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Replace gas stove in 1st flr kitchen | $500 | [G1878814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1878814/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen remodel, 40 amp sub panel and 8 smoke alarms. | $4,000 | [E1879681](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879681/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [58 Thomas Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/58-thomas-pk/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | replace fixtures in 2 full & one half baths, and kitchen | $8,000 | [PL1878812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1878812/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Remodel 2nd floor bathroom. Wire smoke alarms. | $2,500 | [E1877644](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877644/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [G1874574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874574/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Remodel second floor, full bathroom and first floor kitchen | $4,900 | [PL1872673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872673/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure, remove existing windows, siding & roof. Demolition in preparation for construction to be performed under ALT1677825 | $25,000 | [SF1850868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850868/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 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 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.25 mi N | 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 8, 2026 | [21 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-atlantic-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.25 mi N | 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/) | 0.25 mi N | 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 25, 2026 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove section of wall between dining room/kitchen and install LVL beam | $10,000 | [SF1864788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864788/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing kitchen, same layout | $61,600 | [SF1864785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864785/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [574 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/574-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing second floor bathroom | $26,500 | [SF1864781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864781/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [380-380h E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380--380h-e-eighth-st/) | 0.24 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 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 8, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1857145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857145/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Total rewire | $18,000 | [E1836168](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1836168/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |

## More on this street

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

- [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [473 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/473-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [426 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/426-e-fifth-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025
- [422 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/422-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025
- [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
- [402 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [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 3 permits at this address and 135 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/453-e-fifth-st/