514h E Third St

Boston, MA 02127

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 562 E Fifth St, permitted Aug 13.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 30, 2025: Replace handrails and rotted decking and install new composite rail and floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 98 more permits (94 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 140 ft away.

1. Replace handrails and rotted decking and install new composite rail and floor

   Alteration or repair
   Jul 30, 2025$16,500

1. Replace gas boiler with same style Hot water, single zone natural gas

   528 E Third St · 160 ft E · Plumbing
   Sep 13$2,600
2. Install wiring for AC system Install new light fixtures Remove as much old AC cable

   517-519 E Third St · 120 ft S · Electrical
   Aug 27$10,000
3. Replacement of 1 window and 2 doors

   8 Barnard Pl · 110 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Jul 14$9,000
4. Service upgrade 200 to 400

   517-519 E Third St · 120 ft S · Electrical
   Jul 7$10,000
5. On vacant lot, erect new 4-story

   526 E Third St · 140 ft E · New building
   Jul 1not listed
6. Installation of a Custom Comfort 18,000 BTU Xtreme Heat Pump Unit

   9-11 Linley Te · 240 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Jun 8$12,273
7. New GFCI - New dedicated circuit

   9-11 Linley Te · 240 ft S · Electrical
   Jun 5$1,050
8. Installing a 50 point addressable fire alarm system, Installing Fire

   517-519 E Third St · 120 ft S · Fire systems
   May 23$68,915
9. Re wire unit 1/2

   517-519 E Third St · 120 ft S · Electrical
   May 14$36,000
10. EPDM roof replacement - strip existing roof to decking - inspect decking and replace as need -install…

    5 Emmet St · 160 ft NE · Roofing
    May 4$16,700

1. Gas plumbing installation for one (1) 90,000 BTU natural gas-fired furnace serving Unit 1R at 34–36 H St…

   34 H St · 570 ft W · Plumbing
   Sep 28$785,200
2. Rough and finish full bathroom

   14 I St · 400 ft NW · Plumbing
   Sep 24$5,000
3. Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.

   167 K St · 470 ft NE · Plumbing
   Sep 23$3,000
4. Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement × 2 permits

   82 H St · 830 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 18$1,500
5. Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing

   167 K St · 470 ft NE · Roofing
   Sep 10$10,560
6. 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom

   132-134 Emerson St · 380 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 1$6,000
7. Panel Upgrade, bathroom fan swap

   132-134 Emerson St · 380 ft SW · Electrical
   Aug 28$5,000
8. Replace decking and railings on existing 12 x 20 deck

   78 H St · 810 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   Aug 27$4,000
9. Replace tub to shower

   132-134 Emerson St · 380 ft SW · Plumbing
   Aug 17$1,500
10. Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling

    562 E Fifth St · 990 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$1,500,000
11. Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen

    550 E Fifth St · 950 ft S · Plumbing
    Jul 31$40,000
12. Wiring electric car charger

    14 I St · 400 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$1,900
13. Rebuild existing roof deck in the same shape size and location and the existing deck

    15 I St · 440 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$39,000
14. Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage

    509 E First St · 500 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 29$1,500
15. Wire single family home

    469 E Third St · 540 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 20$37,000
16. Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure

    562 E Fifth St · 990 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$25,000
17. Demolish existing bathroom, closet, office

    14 I St · 400 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$100,000
18. New roof, siding, and windows

    522 E Fifth St · 950 ft S · Roofing
    Jul 13$40,000
19. 1.; Extend living space to basement w/ no structural change (see plans).2.

    550 E Fifth St · 950 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$35,000
20. Tub to shower conversion

    132-134 Emerson St · 380 ft SW · Other
    Jul 8$18,000
21. Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers

    559a-559d E Second St · 470 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$16,132
22. Install new shower valve & drain

    618 E Second St · 320 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jul 8$3,000
23. Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater

    559a-559d E Second St · 470 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 1$4,840
24. Disconnect old gas range and connect new range

    49 L St · 940 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 1$500
25. Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers

    559a-559d E Second St · 470 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 1$5,377
26. Remove existing tiles, and retile around shower

    618 E Second St · 320 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 29$39,150
27. 200 amp Delta 3 phase service

    120-126 Emerson St · 400 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 26$9,000
28. To install all of the electrical including: - Lighting (normal + emergency) - Power distribution (receptacles…

    120-126 Emerson St · 400 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 19$53,000
29. We are installing a grease trap and electric hot water heater in the basement

    120-126 Emerson St · 400 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$40,000
30. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor

    616 E Fourth St · 690 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
31. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room

    616 E Fourth St · 690 ft SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
32. D strip old siding and install new trim and siding

    526-526r E Fifth St · 900 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$11,500
33. Adding Gong Cha (Bubble Tea) to an existing empty commercial space

    120-126 Emerson St · 400 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 22$130,000
34. Replace rotted trim on the exterior and paint the street facing sides of the building

    191 K St · 410 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 20$49,500
35. Re wire ofn2 family including new service

    550 E Fifth St · 950 ft S · Electrical
    May 20$20,000
36. Run a exposed indirect drain from prep sink to floor basin with correct air gap

    455-457 E First St · 910 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 18$2,650
37. Finish only 3rd floor bathroom

    267 K St · 920 ft SE · Plumbing
    May 15$2,000
38. Removing and replacing 4 windows

    503 E First St · 480 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 13$13,169
39. Replace gas water heater for apt 3 × 2 permits

    17 I St · 420 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 12$1,100
40. Single Family New Construction × 2 permits

    469 E Third St · 540 ft W · Plumbing
    May 6$40,000
41. Adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building

    571-573 E First St · 780 ft NE · Electrical
    May 6$13,550

1. Service upgrade to 400 AMP service - Kitchen remodel 1st floor unit & 2nd floor unit

   3 Beckler Av · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
   Sep 25$27,500
2. Gas furnace replacement

   509-511 E Second St · 0.20 mi W · Plumbing
   Sep 23$2,500
3. Run 18 Cat 6 cables for computers, printers and wifi

   11a Elkins St · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
   Sep 22$6,000
4. Clarify Occupancy as a Single Family Residence

   106 H St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 22not listed
5. Replace decking and railings on front stairs w/ new pvc decking and composite railings

   535 E Fifth St · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$8,040
6. Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part

   518 E Sixth St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$16,500
7. Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath

   81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
   Sep 15$25,000
8. Change occupancy from restaurant

   81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$500,000
9. Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure

   106 H St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 10$15,000
10. Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space

    81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Fire systems
    Sep 10$14,500
11. Repair counterbalance fire escape at right side building

    60 K St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$4,475
12. 1. Remove existing roof down to wooden substrate

    245-247 Emerson St · 0.21 mi SE · Roofing
    Sep 8$26,500
13. Exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash

    81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$7,500
14. 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink

    3 Beckler Av · 0.25 mi SE · Plumbing
    Sep 3$13,800
15. Confirming occupancy of single family home

    507 E Fifth St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 28not listed
16. Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters

    3 Beckler Av · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$25,000
17. Install 2 water heaters × 2 permits

    81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 25 to 27$10,000
18. Powder room rough and finish 1 pantry sink

    60 K St · 0.21 mi NE · Plumbing
    Aug 19$6,500
19. Reconnect small cell electrical service at 7 L street for crown castle

    69-71 L St · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 18$3,000
20. Shingle and rubber roof go over

    498 E Sixth St · 0.25 mi S · Roofing
    Aug 17$10,000
21. 10 Replacement Windows

    282 K St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$17,700
22. Adding devices to an existing panel: five horn strobes 3 wall mounted strobes 1 smoke detector

    11a Elkins St · 0.23 mi NE · Fire systems
    Aug 17$3,000
23. Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight)

    34-38 L St · 0.20 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 17$15,000
24. Install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling

    722 E Second St · 0.25 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$2,700
25. Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating…

    81-85a L St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 11$20,000
26. Rework wiring for receptacles and lighting in offices

    11a Elkins St · 0.23 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 4$30,000
27. Install lighting

    60 K St · 0.21 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 4$14,000
28. Sub Divide existing Space and fit to meet new tenant needs

    11a Elkins St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$127,814
29. Unit #3- Replacing broken and damaged boards on roof-deck

    503 E Fifth St · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$9,500
30. Remove nonbearing partition, repair walls

    60 K St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$64,134
31. Supply gas to Navien Combi

    135 I St · 0.22 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 17$1,000
32. Install navien combi

    135 I St · 0.22 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 13$5,000
33. Clean and remove non load bearing interior partitions

    60 K St · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$10,500
34. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    620 E Fifth St · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$8,000
35. Gas furnace replacement

    34 Emerson St · 0.19 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 7$10,000
36. Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage

    722 E Second St · 0.25 mi E · Electrical
    Jun 22$800
37. Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family

    112 H St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22not listed
38. Gas stove

    593 E Fifth St · 0.23 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jun 18$250
39. Create ADU in lower level space of existing three family

    509r E Fifth St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$110,000
40. Install 8 new emergency battery lights

    11 Dorchester St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    May 27$6,850
41. Change occupancy of ground floor

    850-852 Summer St · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 15$20,000
42. Replace water heater in basement

    723 E Fourth St · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 4$1,800
43. Kitchen reno

    593 E Fifth St · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
    May 4$5,500

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 2, 2026. We checked it Oct 3, 05:53 UTC. Official data.

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