# Building permits at 54 I St, Boston, MA

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

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: Fire escape repairs rear common balcony remove and replace existing bolts install new grade 5 hardware drill. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 109 more permits (104 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 330 ft away. A zoning hearing Nov 5 covers 748 to 750 E Broadway, 0.21 mi east.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | fire escape repairs rear common balcony remove and replace existing bolts install new grade 5 hardware drill and add saddle clips to secure bar grating to brackets paint black | $2,500 | [SF1749366](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1749366/) |
| Jul 5, 2012 | Plumbing | finding gas leak | $200 | [G159899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G159899/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 180 ft SW | Plumbing | 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom. | $6,000 | [PL1895444](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895444/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 180 ft SW | 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 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 210 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/) | 180 ft SW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8 Barnard Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8-barnard-pl/) | 190 ft NE | 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/) | 180 ft SW | Other | Tub to shower conversion | $18,000 | [SF1868643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868643/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 210 ft E | Electrical | Service upgrade 200 to 400 | $10,000 | [E1861566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861566/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 190 ft SW | 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/) | 190 ft SW | 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/) | 190 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 150 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/) | 150 ft SE | Electrical | - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit | $1,050 | [E1857145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857145/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 210 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/) | 190 ft SW | 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 14, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 210 ft E | Electrical | Re wire unit 1/2 | $36,000 | [E1839637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1839637/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-h-st/) | 650 ft NW | Plumbing | 1 fireplace on first floor and 1 generator on the roof. | $5,000 | [G1906565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1906565/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [34 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-h-st/) | 440 ft NW | 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/) | 480 ft N | Plumbing | Rough and finish full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1903972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903972/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 670 ft NE | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [509-511 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509--511-e-second-st/) | 920 ft W | 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/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | 630 ft SW | 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/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | Install State 50 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1886777](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886777/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [535 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft S | 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 13, 2026 | [528 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-e-third-st/) | 350 ft 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/) | 670 ft NE | 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/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exploratory demolition to determine condition of the structure. (internal) | $15,000 | [SF1896726](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896726/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [507 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft S | 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/) | 600 ft SW | 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 13, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling. Renovating and adding to an existing single family to become a multi-family building. Scope includes demolition of rear portion of Building to provide a new 4-story (reduced to a 3- story)addition. Upgrades to life safety, fully sprinklered &; a | $1,500,000 | [ALT1677825](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1677825/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 880 ft SE | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 480 ft N | 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/) | 960 ft 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 30, 2026 | [15 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/) | 480 ft N | 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/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Supply gas to Navien Combi | $1,000 | [G1873983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873983/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure, remove existing windows, siding & roof. Demolition in preparation for construction to be performed under ALT1677825 | $25,000 | [SF1850868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850868/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolish existing bathroom, closet, office. Build new bathroom, closet, office. | $100,000 | [SF1871661](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871661/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [522 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/522-e-fifth-st/) | 820 ft S | 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/) | 1,000 ft S | 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/) | 880 ft 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 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 400 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers, one air handler, and one mini split head. Provide and wire one tankless gas water heater (all plumbing to be subcontracted) | $16,132 | [SF1866877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1866877/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 510 ft NE | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [34 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-emerson-st/) | 840 ft W | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement. | $10,000 | [G1868349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1868349/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 400 ft NW | 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/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 400 ft NW | 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 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 510 ft 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 22, 2026 | [112 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/112-h-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 3 family; | Not listed | [ALT1855589](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1855589/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 520 ft S | 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/) | 520 ft S | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [G1855011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855011/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [526-526r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526--526r-e-fifth-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | d strip old siding and install new trim and siding | $11,500 | [SF1856412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856412/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [191 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-k-st/) | 590 ft 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/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [455-457 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/455--457-e-first-st/) | 850 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [267 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-k-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Finish only 3rd floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1849170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849170/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [503 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/503-e-first-st/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 360 ft W | 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/) | 360 ft W | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [571-573 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571--573-e-first-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building, adding light up exist sign at bus entrance. Add light pole in the back of parking lot | $13,550 | [E1846339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846339/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5 Emmet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-emmet-st/) | 370 ft NE | 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), 45 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Service upgrade to 400 AMP service - Kitchen remodel 1st floor unit & 2nd floor unit | $27,500 | [E1902798](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902798/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | strip and re-roof *EPDM Rubber Roof | $19,000 | [SF1895017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895017/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [518 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/518-e-sixth-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Right side of the building - repoint bricks and rebuild bowing part. | $16,500 | [SF1899973](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899973/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath | $25,000 | [PL1900847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900847/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from restaurant, retail fish store, dry cleaners,to restaurant with take-out and professional office. Existing restaurant will be expanded and capacity will be slightly increased.*ZBA/BOA#1789913 PROVISO ORDER: WINDOWS TO CLOSE BY 9PMNote: Professional office fitout to be performed  | $500,000 | [ALT1723969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1723969/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space. | $14,500 | [EFA1900157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900157/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [541 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/541-e-fourth-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 9, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Repair counterbalance fire escape at right side building; remove deteriorated cement & resecure bracket supports, plus install a custom structural steel plate for added support. Left side building fire escape, replace bracket support bolts & secure supports with new cement. Permit & file affidavit. | $4,475 | [SF1899108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899108/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | 1. Remove existing roof down to wooden substrate. Note: Replacement of all deteriorated wooden substrate will be performed at the rate of $3.50 per linear ft. 2. Mechanically fasten one layer of 1/2" Polyisocyanurate using coated screws and galvanized plates. 3. Fully adhere a new 60 mil. EPDM (rubb | $26,500 | [SF1887818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887818/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash. | $7,500 | [SF1873806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873806/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 331 E 3rd St Apt 401 | $1,200 | [ELV1896995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896995/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | rewire first floor apartment add public meter | $18,000 | [E1897196](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897196/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink, dishwasher, disposal. 2nd floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink, dishwasher, disposal and laundry | $13,800 | [PL1897233](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1897233/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Renovate 2 baths, kitchen and laundry | $15,000 | [PL1896431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1896431/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2 G St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2-g-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | 5 double hung replacement windows | $7,800 | [SF1895967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895967/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters. | $25,000 | [SF1895340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895340/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [G1889703](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1889703/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1889701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889701/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [525 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/525-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | replace existing shower valve and drain with new shower valve and drain | $1,895 | [PL1893969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1893969/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Powder room rough and finish 1 pantry sink | $6,500 | [PL1888708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1888708/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [69-71 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-l-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | reconnect small cell electrical service at 7 L street for crown castle. utility wo 28177798 | $3,000 | [E1886287](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886287/) |
| 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 17, 2026 | [282 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-k-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 10 Replacement Windows | $17,700 | [SF1880847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880847/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id:bos 4c-08. | $15,000 | [E1888402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888402/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating consisting of new lighting, outlets, exit and emergency lights. | $20,000 | [E1884345](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884345/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | install lighting as per plans install conduit for receptacles | $14,000 | [E1881899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881899/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [61 Story St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/61-story-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 28, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove nonbearing partition, repair walls, paint, remodel existing kitchen, add new bathroom, and install new floor | $64,134 | [SF1871784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871784/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [39-43 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/39--43-dorchester-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Gas WH replacement in Apt 2 39 Dorchester St | $2,500 | [G1874574](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874574/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [470 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-e-sixth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Clean and remove non load bearing interior partitions | $10,500 | [SF1868581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868581/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [158 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/158-i-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope of work &; pricing: general conditions — $5,000 demolition — $8,000 kitchen update — $32,000 bathrooms — $18,000 finishes — $7,000 painting — $10,000 hardwood floor refinishing — $8,000 electrical — $7,000 *work to be done in unit 1 only* | $95,000 | [SF1867301](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867301/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [458-460 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/458--460-e-sixth-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replace deck beam and hardware per plans and contract attached | $11,946 | [SF1864441](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864441/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | gas stove | $250 | [G1861808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861808/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [509r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/509r-e-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11 Dorchester St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dorchester-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 12, 2026 | [449 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/449-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 SW | Plumbing | Gas piping to tankless dryer stove and bbq | $4,000 | [G1848309](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848309/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [723 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fourth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1829850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829850/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $5,500 | [E1844343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844343/) |

## 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 | 748 to 750 E Broadway | 0.21 mi E | Zoning appeal: "Int. fitout of ground floor shell comm space: framing elec HVAC plum FA FP" | [BOA1873051](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Scheduled" | 2026-07-15 |
| Requested |  | 270 K St | 970 ft SE | To construct a new 4-story, 5-unit multifamily building with 8 ground-level garage parking spaces… | [BOA1904808](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-27 |
| Requested |  | 526 E Third St | 330 ft NE | Zoning appeal: "Amendment to permit…" | [BOA1902702](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-21 |
| Requested |  | 528 E Fifth St | 840 ft S | 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 | 0.23 mi 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 | 0.19 mi 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 | 620 ft N | 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 | 1,000 ft SW | To renovate existing unfinished basement to an apartment | [BOA1850638](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2026-05-18 |
| No decision posted | Dec 4, 2025 | 850 to 852 Summer St | 0.25 mi E | To change occupancy of ground floor | [BOA1764003](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Hearing Concluded" | 2025-08-14 |
| No decision posted | Sep 22, 2026 | 425 E Third St | 940 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 | 555 to 567 E Broadway | 650 ft SW | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1855511](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "AppProv" | 2026-05-28 |
| Approved | Jul 28, 2026 | 62 L St | 0.23 mi E | Zoning appeal; the description is on the city's appeal tracker. | [BOA1575425](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2024-02-28 |
| Approved | Jul 14, 2026 | 556 E Broadway | 630 ft W | 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 | 980 ft W | 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 I St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [36 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/36-i-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [28 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-i-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [15 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [94 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/94-i-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [110 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-i-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [120 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-i-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [135 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-i-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [145 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-i-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2024

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 18:13 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, 17:47 UTC.

Map, both permits at this address and 109 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-i-st/