# Building permits at 525-527 E Second 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, Oct 16: Bathroom remodel changing fixtures and tiles. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 94 more permits (89 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 1,000 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 31 G St, 950 ft southwest.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Bathroom remodel changing fixtures and tiles | $15,000 | [SF1909786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909786/) |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing deck boards with new Trex boards, replace damaged siding, replace misc. trim. (rear of bldg.-common use deck) | $78,500 | [SF894833](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF894833/) |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Plumbing | Gas range installation | $150 | [G783667](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G783667/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [30-32 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-h-st/) | 230 ft E | Demolition | Complete demolition of the existing building at 30 H Street, South Boston, including removal and disposal of demolition debris.Dig Safe2026360727 | $35,000 | [SF1906857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1906857/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/) | 210 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1888067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888067/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 220 ft SW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 63 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub conversion in 1st floor bathroom. Tub to tub conversion in basement bathroom, install flooring (352 W 3rd St APT 8) | $32,789 | [SF1904433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904433/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [503 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-first-st/) | 810 ft E | Roofing | - EPDM Membrane Replacement - EPDM Roof replacement - Roof extensions over Units 3 and 4 -. - 5" Seamless Aluminum Gutter | $10,680 | [SF1905751](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905751/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [592 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/592-e-fourth-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 12 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $52,373 | [SF1905170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905170/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [86 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-emerson-st/) | 440 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof 13 sq EPDM rubber roofing | $14,075 | [SF1908527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908527/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 700 ft W | Plumbing | basement - bath toilet lav shower water piping | $6,800 | [PL1907836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907836/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [402 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-w-second-st/) | 820 ft W | Plumbing | Convert 2 tubs to showers Replace 2 kitchen sinks Replace 2 vanities Replace 2 toilets | $9,000 | [PL1906720](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906720/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 690 ft SE | Sign | Installation of (1) wall sign Illuminated 1'8"x7'11-1/16" "Gong cha" | $15,304 | [ALT1897251](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1897251/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [405-407 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-e-third-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1899155](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899155/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [405-407 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/405--407-e-third-st/) | 520 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to water heater in basement | $400 | [G1899159](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899159/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 900 ft SW | Plumbing | Reconnect the gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1848652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848652/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | install all grounding needed for new transformer vault, Stub new pvc pipes to the street and electrical room for future service | $2,000 | [E1907961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1907961/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-h-st/) | 380 ft NE | Plumbing | 1 fireplace on first floor and 1 generator on the roof. | $5,000 | [G1906565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906565/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 730 ft W | 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/) | 300 ft E | Plumbing | Gas plumbing installation for one (1) 90,000 BTU natural gas-fired furnace serving Unit 1R at 34–36 H St. Work includes installation and connection of the gas piping from the existing gas supply to the furnace, installation of required gas shutoff valve and fittings, and connection to the furnace. | $785,200 | [G1903988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903988/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 680 ft E | Plumbing | Rough and finish full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1903972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903972/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 790 ft S | 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/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1886777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886777/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 970 ft S | 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 | [6 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-g-st/) | 600 ft SW | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM Rubber Roof | $19,000 | [SF1895017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895017/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout | $27,000 | [SF1897313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897313/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 970 ft S | 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 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 331 E 3rd St Apt 401 | $1,200 | [ELV1896995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896995/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 750 ft SE | 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 31, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 5 double hung replacement windows | $7,800 | [SF1895967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895967/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 750 ft SE | 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 27, 2026 | [78 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-h-st/) | 750 ft S | 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 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Install wiring for AC system Install new light fixtures Remove as much old AC cable | $10,000 | [E1895291](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895291/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 750 ft SE | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | wiring electric car charger | $1,900 | [E1880896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880896/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [15 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing roof deck in the same shape size and location and the existing deck | $39,000 | [SF1868220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868220/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [509 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509-e-first-st/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft W | 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/) | 540 ft W | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [G1874574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874574/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing bathroom, closet, office. Build new bathroom, closet, office. | $100,000 | [SF1871661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871661/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Barnard Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-barnard-pl/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 1 window and 2 doors | $9,000 | [SF1866863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866863/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 750 ft SE | 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/) | 410 ft E | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $16,132 | [SF1866877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866877/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade 200 to 400 | $10,000 | [E1861566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861566/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 410 ft E | Plumbing | Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater | $4,840 | [G1866881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866881/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [526 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526-e-third-st/) | 1,000 ft E | New building | On vacant lot, erect new 4-story, 3-unit residential building with garage &; roof deck as per plans submitted.e[plans] filed. | Not listed | [ERT1606403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1606403/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 410 ft E | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $5,377 | [E1866886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866886/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | 200 amp Delta 3 phase service | $9,000 | [E1859875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859875/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 690 ft SE | 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/) | 690 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 980 ft SE | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [G1855011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855011/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [75-77 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75--77-dorchester-st/) | 930 ft SW | 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/) | 880 ft SE | 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/) | 880 ft SE | 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/) | 350 ft W | Electrical | Install 8 new emergency battery lights, replace one existing emergency battery light, install two lights near rooftop equipment for service. Replace one existing light on the roof access house and relocate generator EPO switch from outside to inside. | $6,850 | [E1854978](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1854978/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [27 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-g-st/) | 900 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1848647](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848647/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 930 ft E | Fire systems | installing a 50 point addressable fire alarm system, Installing Fire. Sprinkler system with pumps in the basement plan will be submitted with Attachments | $68,915 | [ALT1843495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1843495/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 690 ft SE | 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 18, 2026 | [455-457 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/455--457-e-first-st/) | 310 ft N | Plumbing | Run a exposed indirect drain from prep sink to floor basin with correct air gap | $2,650 | [PL1850673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1850673/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Re wire unit 1/2 | $36,000 | [E1839637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839637/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [503 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-first-st/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 4 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $13,169 | [SF1843800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843800/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [PL1848213](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848213/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [G1848215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848215/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 420 ft SE | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $30,000 | [PL1846314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846314/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 420 ft SE | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Emmet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-emmet-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Roofing | EPDM roof replacement - strip existing roof to decking - inspect decking and replace as need -install insulation board - install EPDM membrane - flash penetrations | $16,700 | [SF1845220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845220/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 24, 2026 | [353-361 Athens St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/353--361-athens-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Remove existing tile on tub surrounding Redo plumbing Waterproofing Install new tile around the tub Paint Install shower glass | $14,123 | [SF1900783](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1900783/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Clarify Occupancy as a Single Family Residence | Not listed | [ALT1900024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900024/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [528 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-e-third-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Replace gas boiler with same style Hot water, single zone natural gas. Chimney vent | $2,600 | [G1899974](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899974/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure. (internal) | $15,000 | [SF1896726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896726/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of single family home | Not listed | [ALT1886762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1886762/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | demo | $10,000 | [E1886910](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886910/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | make safe of water piping for building demo | $2,000 | [PL1887220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887220/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Erect 100A temp service all grounding / bonding. UA 28472649 | $1,000 | [ETS1886693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1886693/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [653 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/653-summer-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | make safe of gas piping for building demo | $2,000 | [G1887218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887218/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [503 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 27, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Remodeling. 1st Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, and 1 shower stall. | $7,000 | [PL1875568](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1875568/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [350 W Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/350-w-second-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Primary Bathroom - replace tile, vanity, sink and faucet, shower trim, shower door, toilet, vanity lights. Secondary Bathroom - install new vanity and toilet. Kitchen - Replace island lights, backsplash, and countertops. Install kitchen sink and disposal. | $38,250 | [SF1865377](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865377/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | remove existing tiles, and retile around shower, change shower mixer, reinstall toilet and sink | $39,150 | [SF1866909](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866909/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [112 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-h-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1855589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855589/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [190 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-f-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Replacing 17 light fixture in basement due to water damage | $3,200 | [E1858728](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1858728/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater @ 45 | $650 | [PL1855089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855089/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 45 | $650 | [G1855087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855087/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 9 Residential units new construction | $180,000 | [PL1851585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1851585/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | 9 Residential Units New Construction | $52,500 | [G1851587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851587/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [191 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-k-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace rotted trim on the exterior and paint the street facing sides of the building. | $49,500 | [SF1850533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850533/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Gas piping to tankless dryer stove and bbq | $4,000 | [G1848309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848309/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested | Nov 5, 2026 | 31 G St | 950 ft SW | To add two level back deck on existing house accessed from first floor back sliding door | [BOA1894075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-08-25 |
| Requested |  | 526 E Third St | 1,000 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Amendment to permit…" | [BOA1902702](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-21 |
| Requested |  | 3 Fourth Street Pl | 0.20 mi S | To construct new 12'x12' deck over existing 2-story addition, including framing, composite decking, railings | [BOA1881028](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-07-31 |
| Requested |  | 527 E Broadway | 720 ft S | To add a new 15 foot square roof deck on the back roof the the building accessed by a new exterior stair… | [BOA1861722](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-06-16 |
| Requested |  | 485 E First St | 630 ft NE | To change the use from commercial to mixed use | [BOA1852225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-21 |
| Requested |  | 273 Bolton St | 950 ft W | To build proposed 4 story residential unit building | [BOA1833187](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-03-25 |
| No decision posted | Oct 6, 2026 | 350 Athens St | 0.23 mi W | Zoning appeal: "A new construction, six unit residential condominium building w/elevator…" | [BOA1827083](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-03-11 |
| Approved | Sep 22, 2026 | 425 E Third St | 390 ft SW | To erect 4 story, 2 family building over parking | [BOA1749425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2025-07-17 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 442 E Fifth St | 0.21 mi S | To renovate existing unfinished basement to an apartment | [BOA1850638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-18 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 368 Athens St | 0.20 mi W | To combine two lots at 364 and 368 Athens St to create one parcel and build a new six unit residential… | [BOA1857851](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-06-04 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 460 W Broadway | 0.21 mi W | Zoning appeal: "Proposed adaptive re-use of vacant former bank building" | [BOA1864808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-25 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 555 to 567 E Broadway | 630 ft S | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1855511](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 556 E Broadway | 500 ft S | To change the occupancy from a 3 family to a 2 family | [BOA1834696](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-03-31 |
| Withdrawn |  | 524 E Broadway | 550 ft SW | Zoning appeal: "Provide an easement to allow vehicles to pass over the property to both parking behind 524…" | [BOA1792286](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Withdrawn" | 2025-10-28 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions".

## More on this street

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

- [510 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/510-e-second-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [543 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/543-e-second-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [545 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/545-e-second-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2026
- [592 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/592-e-second-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [594 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/594-e-second-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [595 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-e-second-st/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025
- [597 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-e-second-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [605 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/605-e-second-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [606-608 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/606--608-e-second-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-17 22:35 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 17, 16:17 UTC.

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 94 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525--527-e-second-st/