# Building permits at 53 Emerson 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.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 15, 2024: Convert tub to shower in hallway bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 113 more permits (108 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 980 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 31 G St, 730 ft southwest, and 1 more address nearby.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Plumbing | Convert tub to shower in hallway bathroom. Replace vanity and valves. | $6,000 | [PL1660576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1660576/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 250 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 71 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [303 Bolton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/303-bolton-st/) | 740 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/) | 990 ft NW | 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/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 450 ft W | 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/) | 450 ft W | 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/) | 690 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/) | 840 ft W | 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 6, 2026 | [30-32 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30--32-h-st/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-h-st/) | 640 ft NE | Plumbing | 1 fireplace on first floor and 1 generator on the roof. | $5,000 | [G1906565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906565/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [506 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/506-e-fourth-st/) | 890 ft 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 29, 2026 | [342 W Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-w-third-st/) | 740 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/) | 360 ft NE | Plumbing | Gas plumbing installation for one (1) 90,000 BTU natural gas-fired furnace serving Unit 1R at 34–36 H St. Work includes installation and connection of the gas piping from the existing gas supply to the furnace, installation of required gas shutoff valve and fittings, and connection to the furnace. | $785,200 | [G1903988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903988/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 830 ft NE | Plumbing | Rough and finish full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1903972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903972/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $2,500 | [G1888067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888067/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Clarify Occupancy as a Single Family Residence | Not listed | [ALT1900024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1900024/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [82 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/82-h-st/) | 470 ft SE | 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/) | 470 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) | 510 ft W | 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/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Gut remodel bathroom - existing layout | $27,000 | [SF1897313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897313/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [106 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/106-h-st/) | 750 ft 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 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Install of a sub panel reconnecting all existing kitchen branch cicuits to the new sub-panel instal of recessed lights install and reconnect of kitchen lighting switches provide afci/gfci protection where required by code | $5,100 | [E1897733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897733/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 890 ft 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 520 ft W | 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/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | 520 ft W | 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/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | 990 ft SE | 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/) | 430 ft SE | 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/) | 870 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/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | wiring electric car charger | $1,900 | [E1880896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880896/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [503 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-fifth-st/) | 970 ft SE | 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 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/) | 760 ft NE | 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 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 580 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/) | 580 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/) | 300 ft E | 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/) | 830 ft NE | 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/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 1 window and 2 doors | $9,000 | [SF1866863](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866863/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 890 ft 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 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $16,132 | [SF1866877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866877/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 870 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/) | 520 ft NE | 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/) | 980 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/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $5,377 | [E1866886](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866886/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 530 ft E | Electrical | 200 amp Delta 3 phase service | $9,000 | [E1859875](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1859875/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [112 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-h-st/) | 830 ft S | 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/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 720 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/) | 720 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 760 ft E | 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/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1857145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857145/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [43 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/43-g-st/) | 840 ft 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/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | water heater replacement @ 45 | $650 | [G1855087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855087/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dorchester-st/) | 540 ft NW | 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/) | 690 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/) | 870 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/) | 530 ft E | 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/) | 640 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/) | 870 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/) | 970 ft NE | 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 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 890 ft 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 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 750 ft NE | 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/) | 750 ft NE | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [G1848215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848215/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 890 ft S | Plumbing | Gas piping to tankless dryer stove and bbq | $4,000 | [G1848309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848309/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 300 ft E | 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/) | 300 ft E | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-atlantic-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x14 shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $9,512 | [ALT1901144](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1901144/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [535 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 15, 2026 | [518 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/518-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part. | $16,500 | [SF1899973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899973/) |
| 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/) | 0.25 mi E | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [421 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/421-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Addition | Amendment to ERT1369496 to reintroduce roof decks previously removed under phased approval. BCAB variance for 4th story occupied roof access obtained (BCAB25-0062). No change to unit count, footprint, height, or original declared valuation. | Not listed | [A1823002](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1823002/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [498 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/498-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | shingle and rubber roof go over | $10,000 | [SF1888528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888528/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | We model full bathroom. Install kitchen sink and laundry. | $5,500 | [PL1886733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886733/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Install new gastove | $750 | [G1886734](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886734/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Erect 100A temp service all grounding / bonding. UA 28472649 | $1,000 | [ETS1886693](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1886693/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 3 floor bedroom: Fix general use wall receptacles, switches, device boxes and branch circuit and add 5 new general use wall receptacles | $1,400 | [E1882435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882435/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [432-434 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/432--434-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Unit 2, Demo & Rewire, New Panel | $18,000 | [E1880337](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880337/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8 Atlantic St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-atlantic-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Building a Partition Wall with Misc. Carpentry, Painting and electrical | $35,555 | [SF1875444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875444/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [61 Story St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-story-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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 29, 2026 | [509 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509-e-first-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations including kitchen, bath, flooring, walls, all in the existing location. | $169,848 | [SF1872243](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872243/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [470 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 26, 2026 | [458-460 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/458--460-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | replace deck beam and hardware per plans and contract attached | $11,946 | [SF1864441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864441/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Wet bar in the basement on a pump | $1,000 | [PL1862107](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1862107/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [477 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/477-e-fourth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | 2 counter outlets; | $400 | [E1861631](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861631/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [509r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509r-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Strip and reroof | $8,900 | [SF1857663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857663/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [526-526r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526--526r-e-fifth-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | d strip old siding and install new trim and siding | $11,500 | [SF1856412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856412/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [454-456 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/454--456-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | 4 inch pipe lining from house 35 feet to clay pipe | $9,500 | [PL1853379](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853379/) |
| May 24, 2026 | [175 F St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/175-f-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | 9 Residential Units New Construction | $52,500 | [G1851587](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1851587/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [72 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/72-g-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing work for 4 full baths 3 kitchens 3 laundries | $60,000 | [PL1799281](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1799281/) |
| May 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 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Emmet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-emmet-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [70 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-g-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 1, 2026 | [469 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Tub to shower conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1843682](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1843682/) |

## 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 | 730 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 | Nov 5, 2026 | 23 Linden St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "This project will consist of two new dormer additions to the attic floor…" | [BOA1876006](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-22 |
| Requested |  | 526 E Third St | 980 ft E | Zoning appeal: "Amendment to permit…" | [BOA1902702](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-21 |
| Requested |  | 528 E Fifth St | 0.21 mi SE | To remove existing one story element at the rear of existing 2 and a half story residence | [BOA1883773](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-08-07 |
| Requested |  | 3 Fourth Street Pl | 730 ft SW | 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 | 430 ft SW | 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 | 840 ft NE | To change the use from commercial to mixed use | [BOA1852225](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-05-21 |
| No decision posted | Sep 8, 2026 | 442 E Fifth St | 780 ft S | To renovate existing unfinished basement to an apartment | [BOA1850638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-05-18 |
| Requested |  | 273 Bolton St | 0.20 mi NW | 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 | 0.24 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 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 425 E Third St | 280 ft W | To erect 4 story, 2 family building over parking | [BOA1749425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-07-17 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 460 W Broadway | 0.20 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 | 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 | 555 to 567 E Broadway | 300 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 | 170 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 | 330 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 Emerson St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [26 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [90 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-emerson-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024
- [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [172 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-emerson-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [192 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/192-emerson-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [206 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/206-emerson-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [275 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/275-emerson-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 02:51 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 10, 21:47 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 113 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-emerson-st/