595-597 E Third St

Boston, MA 02127

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

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5, 2025: Remove brick pier at the lower level. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 115 more permits (112 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 700 ft away.

1. Remove brick pier at the lower level

   Alteration or repair
   Aug 5, 2025$20,000
2. Replace gas water heater × 2 permits

   Plumbing
   Oct 18, 2019$800
3. Installing security system

   Electrical
   Nov 23, 2015$354
4. Install new kitchen, re-tile bathroom, and install new hardwood floors

   Alteration or repair
   May 31, 2011$15,000
5. Erect 12' x 12' Roof Deck

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 24, 2011$5,000

1. Disconnect old gas range and connect new range

   49 L St · 180 ft NE · Plumbing
   Jul 1$500

1. Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.

   167 K St · 510 ft NW · Plumbing
   Sep 23$3,000
2. Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath

   81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Plumbing
   Sep 15$25,000
3. Change occupancy from restaurant

   81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$500,000
4. Replace gas boiler with same style Hot water, single zone natural gas

   528 E Third St · 670 ft W · Plumbing
   Sep 13$2,600
5. Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing

   167 K St · 510 ft NW · Roofing
   Sep 10$10,560
6. Kitchen/bath plumbing

   647 E Third St · 540 ft E · Plumbing
   Sep 10$3,000
7. Gas piping for stove

   647 E Third St · 540 ft E · Plumbing
   Sep 10$500
8. Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space

   81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Fire systems
   Sep 10$14,500
9. Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family

   660 E Fifth St · 980 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 9not listed
10. 1. Remove existing roof down to wooden substrate

    245-247 Emerson St · 730 ft S · Roofing
    Sep 8$26,500
11. Exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash

    81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$7,500
12. Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement

    656 E Fifth St · 960 ft SE · Fire systems
    Sep 8$3,000
13. Complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting

    658 E Fifth St · 970 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 4$20,000
14. Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath

    647 E Third St · 540 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 2$9,800
15. Install 2 water heaters × 2 permits

    81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Plumbing
    Aug 25 to 27$10,000
16. Install wiring for AC system Install new light fixtures Remove as much old AC cable

    517-519 E Third St · 790 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 27$10,000
17. Renovate kitchen and powder room

    647 E Third St · 540 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$35,000
18. Reconnect small cell electrical service at 7 L street for crown castle

    69-71 L St · 430 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 18$3,000
19. 10 Replacement Windows

    282 K St · 970 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$17,700
20. Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight)

    34-38 L St · 370 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 17$15,000
21. Install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling

    722 E Second St · 600 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$2,700
22. Change of occupancy to 6 (reduced to 4 unit);dwelling

    562 E Fifth St · 960 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$1,500,000
23. Rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom

    289-291 Emerson St · 810 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 11$8,800
24. Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating…

    81-85a L St · 660 ft S · Electrical
    Aug 11$20,000
25. Chimney repair

    660 E Fifth St · 980 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$29,000
26. Non-structural interior demolition of existing structure

    562 E Fifth St · 960 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$25,000
27. Replacement of 1 window and 2 doors

    8 Barnard Pl · 930 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$9,000
28. Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove

    309-311 Emerson St · 890 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jul 14$500
29. Correct to verbiage on original Long form

    658 E Fifth St · 970 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$5,000
30. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    620 E Fifth St · 830 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$8,000
31. Install new shower valve & drain

    618 E Second St · 770 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 8$3,000
32. Remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures

    309-311 Emerson St · 890 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 7$3,000
33. Service upgrade 200 to 400

    517-519 E Third St · 790 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 7$10,000
34. On vacant lot, erect new 4-story

    526 E Third St · 700 ft W · New building
    Jul 1not listed
35. Remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath

    309-311 Emerson St · 890 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jun 30$10,000
36. Remove existing tiles, and retile around shower

    618 E Second St · 770 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 29$39,150
37. Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage

    722 E Second St · 600 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 22$800
38. Gas stove

    593 E Fifth St · 940 ft S · Plumbing
    Jun 18$250
39. Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout

    289-291 Emerson St · 810 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$60,000
40. Remodel master and guest bathrooms

    99-101 M St · 970 ft SE · Plumbing
    Jun 9$3,900
41. Installation of a Custom Comfort 18,000 BTU Xtreme Heat Pump Unit

    9-11 Linley Te · 910 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 8$12,273
42. New GFCI - New dedicated circuit

    9-11 Linley Te · 910 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 5$1,050
43. Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling

    289-291 Emerson St · 810 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4not listed
44. Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM

    658 E Fifth St · 970 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$828,300
45. Installing a 50 point addressable fire alarm system, Installing Fire

    517-519 E Third St · 790 ft W · Fire systems
    May 23$68,915
46. Replace rotted trim on the exterior and paint the street facing sides of the building

    191 K St · 430 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 20$49,500
47. # 6 Master & Guest Bathroom remodels - to include demo

    99-101 M St · 970 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 19$66,710
48. Finish only 3rd floor bathroom

    267 K St · 830 ft SW · Plumbing
    May 15$2,000
49. Change occupancy of ground floor

    850-852 Summer St · 500 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 15$20,000
50. Re wire unit 1/2

    517-519 E Third St · 790 ft W · Electrical
    May 14$36,000
51. 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas

    760 E Fourth St · 820 ft SE · Electrical
    May 8$10,000
52. Adding exterior wall packs on the side of the building

    571-573 E First St · 600 ft N · Electrical
    May 6$13,550
53. EPDM roof replacement - strip existing roof to decking - inspect decking and replace as need -install…

    5 Emmet St · 700 ft W · Roofing
    May 4$16,700
54. Replace water heater in basement

    723 E Fourth St · 630 ft S · Plumbing
    May 4$1,800
55. Kitchen reno

    593 E Fifth St · 940 ft S · Electrical
    May 4$5,500

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

   3 Beckler Av · 0.21 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 25$27,500
2. Rough and finish full bathroom

   14 I St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 24$5,000
3. Run 18 Cat 6 cables for computers, printers and wifi

   11a Elkins St · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
   Sep 22$6,000
4. Replace decking and railings on front stairs w/ new pvc decking and composite railings

   535 E Fifth St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$8,040
5. Repair counterbalance fire escape at right side building

   60 K St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 9$4,475
6. 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink

   3 Beckler Av · 0.21 mi S · Plumbing
   Sep 3$13,800
7. 3rd floor kitchen renovation adding laundry to kitchen and adding sink and toilet to bathroom

   132-134 Emerson St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
   Sep 1$6,000
8. Panel Upgrade, bathroom fan swap

   132-134 Emerson St · 0.21 mi W · Electrical
   Aug 28$5,000
9. Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters

   3 Beckler Av · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Aug 27$25,000
10. Remodel kitchen sink, half bathroom and full bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Aug 27$8,000
11. Install gas stove

    13 Beckler Av · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    Aug 27$1,000
12. Powder room rough and finish 1 pantry sink

    60 K St · 0.22 mi N · Plumbing
    Aug 19$6,500
13. Replace tub to shower

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
    Aug 17$1,500
14. Adding devices to an existing panel: five horn strobes 3 wall mounted strobes 1 smoke detector

    11a Elkins St · 0.20 mi N · Fire systems
    Aug 17$3,000
15. Install hardwood flooring, R&R staircase risers

    13 Beckler Av · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$88,900
16. Rework wiring for receptacles and lighting in offices

    11a Elkins St · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 4$30,000
17. Install lighting

    60 K St · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 4$14,000
18. Confirm Occupancy of existing single family home

    122 M St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3not listed
19. Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen

    550 E Fifth St · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 31$40,000
20. Wiring electric car charger

    14 I St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$1,900
21. Sub Divide existing Space and fit to meet new tenant needs

    11a Elkins St · 0.20 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$127,814
22. Rebuild existing roof deck in the same shape size and location and the existing deck

    15 I St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$39,000
23. Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage

    509 E First St · 0.20 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 29$1,500
24. Pending;ALT1875646 Occupancy Committee.Requesting SF permit for select interior demo

    122 M St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$10,000
25. Remove nonbearing partition, repair walls

    60 K St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$64,134
26. Parks department event requiring generator

    775 E First St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 28$500
27. Remove and replace roofing, doors & windows

    782 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi SE · Roofing
    Jul 16$294,500
28. Replacement of 2 combination boilers × 2 permits

    590 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi S · Plumbing
    Jul 16$7,500
29. Demolish existing bathroom, closet, office

    14 I St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$100,000
30. Swapping out 2 panels and redoing a bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 0.20 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 14$5,000
31. New roof, siding, and windows

    522 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi SW · Roofing
    Jul 13$40,000
32. 1.; Extend living space to basement w/ no structural change (see plans).2.

    550 E Fifth St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$35,000
33. Tub to shower conversion

    132-134 Emerson St · 0.21 mi W · Other
    Jul 8$18,000
34. Clean and remove non load bearing interior partitions

    60 K St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$10,500
35. Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers

    559a-559d E Second St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$16,132
36. Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater

    559a-559d E Second St · 0.24 mi W · Plumbing
    Jul 1$4,840
37. Installation and wiring of replacement mixed system into existing ductwork consisting of two condensers

    559a-559d E Second St · 0.24 mi W · Electrical
    Jul 1$5,377
38. Integra must make minor modifications to the building interior: Demolition

    7 Elkins St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$410,105
39. 200 amp Delta 3 phase service

    120-126 Emerson St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 26$9,000
40. To install all of the electrical including: - Lighting (normal + emergency) - Power distribution (receptacles…

    120-126 Emerson St · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 19$53,000
41. We are installing a grease trap and electric hot water heater in the basement

    120-126 Emerson St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    Jun 18$40,000
42. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor

    616 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
43. Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room

    616 E Fourth St · 0.23 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$3,500
44. New gas piping to the following items

    597 E Sixth St · 0.23 mi S · Plumbing
    Jun 16$5,000
45. D strip old siding and install new trim and siding

    526-526r E Fifth St · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$11,500
46. Relocate piping to outside meter bars for relocation of gas meters and tes

    591 E Sixth St · 0.24 mi S · Plumbing
    May 27$1,500
47. Install State 40 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 0.25 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
48. Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 0.25 mi SE · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
49. Adding Gong Cha (Bubble Tea) to an existing empty commercial space

    120-126 Emerson St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 22$130,000
50. Re wire ofn2 family including new service

    550 E Fifth St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    May 20$20,000
51. Renovations to the 1st,& 4th floors consisting of electrical demo

    7 Elkins St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    May 19$5,500
52. Removing and replacing 4 windows

    503 E First St · 0.21 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$13,169
53. Demolition of Architectural and Associated MEP systems excluding any Fire Protection

    7 Elkins St · 0.21 mi N · Fire systems
    May 13$369,730
54. Replace gas water heater for apt 3 × 2 permits

    17 I St · 0.22 mi W · Plumbing
    May 12$1,100
55. Re-venting water tanks what were backdrafting

    596 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi S · Plumbing
    May 12$1,000
56. Disconnect and reconnect outside electrical meter for siding work

    645 E Sixth St · 0.25 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 8$800

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 2, 2026. We checked it Oct 3, 15:14 UTC. Official data.

At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.

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