# Building permits at 490 Ruggles St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $13M alteration or repair at 380 Ruggles St, permitted May 21.

Four permits on record here. The newest, May 8, 2025: Relocate 4 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate work done under SF1689479. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Fire systems | Relocate 4 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate work done under SF1689479. | $3,500 | [SF1718785](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1718785/) |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Electrical | Install 48 data locations and 1 closet buildout. | $28,000 | [ELV1710023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1710023/) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Modifications of ground floor, street access dorm room in West Village A, 500 Parker St. Minor demo, new closet, new door in hallway, new finishes, plumbing appliances, HVAC improvements, and power and lighting upgrades, tel/data upgrades. | $376,161 | [SF1689479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1689479/) |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Emergency repair to ceilings, walls do to water pipe leak, no fire alarm or sprinkler changes. No egress changes. Replace existing carpet, ceiling tiles, with attic stock. Replace drywall as needed. Northeastern university student lounge area. North west residence hall aka 500 parker | $25,000 | [SF662182](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF662182/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 45 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [499 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/499-huntington-av/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Meter replacement for Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1904475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904475/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Install POS network for Dunkin Donuts | $8,000 | [ELV1896471](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896471/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | To provide temp power for the Wentworth Fall Concert on 9/11/2026 | $3,500 | [ETS1897862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1897862/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | NEU, Shillman Hall Classroom Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264130 | $1,500 | [ELV1894600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894600/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | install recepec, power and lighting as needed for Aero space lab | $30,000 | [E1879927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879927/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 450 ft E | Other | Erect (2) 20x20 and (4) 10x20 tents on 9/6/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $3,730 | [SF1890643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890643/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [55 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-forsyth-st/) | 750 ft NE | Other | Erect 10x20 tent on 8/31/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $800 | [SF1885882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885882/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 450 ft E | Other | Erect 14x14 and 10x20 tents on 8/31/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,630 | [SF1885866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885866/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [550 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-parker-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Relocate existing electric water heater | $3,000 | [PL1887115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887115/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [550 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-parker-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas piping for replacement steam boiler | $5,000 | [G1887037](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887037/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [491 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/491-huntington-av/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Relocate 3 intercom entry stations | $10,000 | [E1882962](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882962/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [380 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-ruggles-st/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Installation of 480V feeder underground, 112.5kVA transformer and 300A/208V MCB panel, to feed (3) subpanels within the triple wide trailer. 2 - 150A feeds and 1 - 100A feed. | $5,000 | [E1881472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881472/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fire systems | amendment to ALT1850711- Scope is to add some Fire Alarm work needed for the sprinkler system extension approved under the ALT. The FA scope was missing under the ALT | $46,909 | [A1877477](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1877477/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [409 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-huntington-av/) | 840 ft NE | Other | Verizon will replace antennas, equipment and enclosures per 5/17/2024 CDs by Dewberry Engineers Inc. This work was granted Building Permit ALT1441460 on 5/23/2023 and SF1689496 on 3/17/2025 but the work was not begun due to supply chain issues. | $362,300 | [SF1855212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855212/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | An existing classroom in the Kingman Building of approximately 1,385 SF is to be renovated to accommodate a flight simulator. The scope of work includes new finishes, electrical, ceiling grid system, and lighting. | $74,740 | [SF1870846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870846/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Install 39 data locations | $57,000 | [ELV1872272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872272/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 720 ft N | Alteration or repair | Electrical infrastructure work at the MFA - Attic- Basement Levels - West wing. Work to include; electrical power and distribution, new electrical equipment and infill flooring. | $150,000 | [SF1870771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870771/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 470 ft NE | Fire systems | Install 3 detection Devices WEST VILLAGE H | $2,500 | [EFA1870280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870280/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Wire Replacement Fire Alarm Controller. Install wiring for a 60 HP motor | $18,000 | [E1870277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870277/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing sinks and faucets at Northeastern Univ as part of dorm upgrades. Removing old sinks and replacing with new. Exiting rough plumbing is remaining. | $150,000 | [PL1860763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860763/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovation to existing plumbing for Wentworth's new Dunkin Donuts | $28,000 | [PL1867649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867649/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | rework of drainage piping | $15,000 | [PL1858995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858995/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Wire for lights and power in new dunkin donuts | $37,000 | [E1865048](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865048/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [380 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-ruggles-st/) | 870 ft W | Other | temporary 3 wide office Trailor for construction | $1,200 | [SF1865349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865349/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Fire systems | Addition of 13 new control modules to control sound and lights on a fire alarm activation. (NU Shillman - Job #260260) | $6,800 | [EFA1864021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864021/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Plumbing | Installation of 2 new roof drains, & replacement of 1 break room kitchen sink | $8,000 | [PL1862585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862585/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 450 ft E | Electrical | Installation of grounding rod, bonding to generator, bonding to stage for one day | $1,300 | [E1773030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1773030/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $95,040 | [ALT1851732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851732/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [550 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-huntington-av/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to small coffee kiosk in Beatty Hall to operate under a new name "Dunkins". Working includes updating finishes, millwork and equipment. No seating proposed, same as existing. Minor sprinkler head relocations for updated ceiling, no more than 9 heads. | $215,410 | [SF1862571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862571/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Audio visual installation in classroom spaces on floors 1-4 | $28,000 | [ELV1860937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860937/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Partial Renovations Of Office &; Gym Areas | $37,000 | [E1858027](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858027/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 380 ft E | Electrical | Install 574 network cables for the HVAC system for floors: 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. | $196,846 | [ELV1857348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857348/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fire systems | Partial Renovation Including New Initiating Devices | $7,000 | [EFA1858031](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858031/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Phase 2 Tansey Gymnasium Renovation. Scope is to replace RTUs, new structural framing for RTU support, Install new louvers on the side of the building, install a small roof overhang over the exterior stairwell, and extend sprinkler coverage to the remainder of the building | $981,622 | [ALT1850711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1850711/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Install control wiring for new AHU 1 and 2 ACCU's | $35,000 | [ELV1851663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851663/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [380 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-ruggles-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | At Risk/Demo of underground bunker and Foundation for new 19-story residence hall with approximately 972 student beds, 3 community director apartments, dining hall, offices, amenity and event spaces, and building storage and support spaces.;eplan;Full Fee paid on the ERT. | $13,426,250 | [FND1851320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/FND1851320/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [95-99 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95--99-ward-st/) | 960 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tansey Gym Renovation Level 1: Update finishes in locker rooms, replace the bleachers, and update lighting in the gym. level 2: Update finishes and fixtures in offices Level 3: Demo office rooms and updated fixtures/finishes. Remove duct work, additional work under ALT1850711 | $328,835 | [SF1850727](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850727/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Work is to be done on floors 1-4 and consists of minor renovations to 13 existing classrooms. Scope includes new lighting, flooring and AV upgrades. No structural work or plumbing to be done. | $1,830,385 | [ALT1839498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839498/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Upgrade of 13 classrooms on 4 floors, Add (2) 100 amp 3 phase 4 wire 208/120V 42 circuit branch panels on level 1 & 3. (NU Shillman Hall - Job #260260) | $450,000 | [E1849207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849207/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 720 ft N | Plumbing | Install 2 temporary natural gas heaters for outdoor event tent for the duration of 1 night. | $1,000 | [G1847808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847808/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 750 ft NE | Fire systems | Add (2) duct smoke detectors to an existing fire alarm system @ 420 Huntington Ave | $4,200 | [EFA1847983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847983/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Scope of work includes all electrical modifications required to support the replacement of an existing rooftop unit at 420 Huntington Avenue. Work includes disconnecting and removing existing electrical connections, providing new power. | $10,000 | [E1847971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847971/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 720 ft N | Other | Erect 50x82 and 9x71 tents on 5/12/26, removal on 5/15/26. | $15,375 | [SF1847118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847118/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 380 ft E | Electrical | Lighting retrofit of existing light fixtures. (Nu wvf - job #260160) | $200,000 | [E1846198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846198/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 380 ft E | Electrical | NEU West Campus F Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264144 | $320,950 | [ELV1841938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1841938/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [70 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-forsyth-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace roof top unit 8 with new duct smoke detection and controls.eplan;Original declared value $250,00.00 changed in error.;Tracy Donga; | $271,373 | [ALT1836086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836086/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2.5" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14 | $2,500 | [ALT1873839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873839/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Install 3 detection devices. Egan building | $2,500 | [EFA1870297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870297/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install wiring for the new Fire pump and controller | $15,000 | [E1870295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870295/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller | $95,040 | [ALT1851699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851699/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2 1/2" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are being added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14. No Modifications to system demand, classification or configuration | $7,000 | [SF1851596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851596/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [114-126 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/114--126-ward-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | install 90 solar panels on roof | $79,578 | [E1850075](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850075/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [104-112 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104--112-ward-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install roof solar system, 80 x 445 watt modules, 1 x 25 kw inverter, 1 x 100A disconnect, all other dc/ac work. no energy storage in system | $70,736 | [E1850047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850047/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [90-102 Ward St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90--102-ward-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Install PV system on roof. Ironridge racking for asphalt shingle roof. 84 x 445 watt modules, 1 25kw inverter,1 x 100A disconnect, any other AC / DC work. No energy storage in the system | $73,388 | [E1850030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850030/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [601-629 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/601--629-parker-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install pv system on the roof of building. Ironridge racking for asphalt shingle. 92 x 445 watt modules, 1 x 25kw inverter, 1 x 100A disconnect and any other AC/DC work. No energy storage included | $79,783 | [E1850028](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850028/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 8.

## More on this street

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

- [380 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/380-ruggles-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [333 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/333-ruggles-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [290-300 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/290--300-ruggles-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [250-270 Ruggles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/250--270-ruggles-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 15:02 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 55 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/490-ruggles-st/