# Building permits at 6 Sever St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.6M alteration or repair at 500 Rutherford Av, permitted Jul 6.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 30, 2024: Wiring of 2 ton condenser with disconnect to replace current condenser on unit #4 residential location. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (48 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | Electrical | Wiring of 2 ton condenser with disconnect to replace current condenser on unit #4 residential location | $1,000 | [E1660733](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1660733/) |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Sign | Internally lit wall sign 24"x65" internally lit blade sign 24"x30" | $6,200 | [ALT1442555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1442555/) |
| May 29, 2020 | Electrical | WORK TO BE DONE AT 16 SEVER ST upgrade fire panel at 16 sever st | $200 | [ELV1074989](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1074989/) |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $4,000 | [PL1024960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1024960/) |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Plumbing | replace gas boiler | $1,500 | [G1024959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1024959/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Schraftts Center Cafe- Minor interior improvements to existing finishes. Ne Painting, millwork repairs, FF&E. All work in full compliance with 780 CMR, 527 CMR, 521 CMR. No changes to Egress or Life Safety Systems. | $2,500 | [SF1903399](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903399/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing work for new lab | $22,000 | [PL1902507](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902507/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | The work consists of fitting out an existing space and turning it into a commercial kitchen workshop. This will include new low voltage work such as data outlets, KDS monitor outlets and other low voltage devices needed for a complete kitchen system. | $20,000 | [ELV1896502](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1896502/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage HVAC controls for 1 MAU, 3 kitchen hood, 1 EF | $9,000 | [ELV1885536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1885536/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Install multiple disconnects for existing equipment as you enter the customers space for safety relocate receptacles from ceiling down closer to equipment to eliminate the use of cords install circuit for equipment | $9,000 | [E1884117](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884117/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [75 Alford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-alford-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical | Installation of sports lighting, pedestrian lighting, receptacles, wiring to scoreboards, and new electrical service for the Ryan Playground Phase 2 project. | $525,400 | [E1888056](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888056/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Fire systems | Provide and install new FA devices to accommodate a tenant fitout on 3rd floor of a 5 story building. New devices will be of the addressable type and will tie into existing fa system for the building. | $10,000 | [EFA1885957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1885957/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | install waste vent and water pipe for Wonder Spyce Commercial Kitchen | $80,000 | [PL1886179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886179/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | The electrical work consists of fitting out an existing space and turning it into a commercial kitchen workshop. This will include a new lighting system, equipment outlets/power, providing HVAC equipment with power and disconnects and any other electrical work needed to have a complete system. | $270,000 | [E1883571](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883571/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | install a "test kitchen Only" within an existing office space. The tenant intends to use this space as a workshop to fine-tune restaurant operations for their retail locations. This facility will not be open to the public and no sales will be done at said premises The scope of work will include all  | $899,873 | [ALT1866796](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1866796/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Rough, run, and terminate 60 cat6 drops in new office as per plan. Install cable tray throughout space for support. | $15,000 | [ELV1872663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872663/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Fire systems | Relocating and replacing existing devices, adding new devices where necessary according to stamped plan. | $10,500 | [EFA1863501](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1863501/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | Fitout of Wonder HDR Spyce Office Space | $85,600 | [PL1863060](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1863060/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Run, wire, and install electrical power, lighting, switching and equipment for office space renovation. We will also run and supply new devices for fire alarm in space on existing zone. | $92,000 | [E1863489](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863489/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Visual inspection of concrete columns and windows at the west elevation (drops 1-13) of the Schrafft's building. Sound test for debonded concrete and patch in kind. Coat entire area with elastomeric paint. | $77,250 | [SF1862592](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862592/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [529 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/529-main-st/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | interior tenant fit-out of a new office within an existing office space. The scope of work includes relocating and turning up sprinkler heads, as well as necessary fire alarm (FA) work. | $765,324 | [ALT1852922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1852922/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6 Clinton Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/6-clinton-pl/) | 800 ft W | Roofing | -Install 11 square of architectural asphalt shingles -Install new lead counter flashing on chimney. -Replace the rubber membrane that is wrapped around the chimney. -Install 9 square of architectural asphalt shingles on the mansard roof plus 7 bump out roof over the windows | $19,950 | [SF1856616](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856616/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-main-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [PL1849069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849069/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [470 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/470-main-st/) | 990 ft SE | Plumbing | WH Replacement | $1,000 | [G1849072](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1849072/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [78 Arlington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-arlington-av/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | install hand sink | $2,000 | [PL1906058](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906058/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Existing tenant 2nd floor. Replace existing kitchen counter top. Install new Mother Room cabinets and sink. Install new ACT in two areas. | $15,000 | [SF1904846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904846/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Temporary generator for 1 day for private event. | $1,500 | [ETS1905050](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1905050/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [530-532 Medford St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/530--532-medford-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | There new kitchens, 4 new bathrooms (new tub/shower kit, new flooring, vanity, toilet) update electric switches, outlets, and lights, new flooring, paint | $175,000 | [SF1896289](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896289/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Demo and make safe on the 1st and 2nd floor | $10,000 | [E1901069](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901069/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | supply and install new drain and vent for kitchen also new 4 gallon electric hot water heater with drain pan. | $10,000 | [PL1900499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900499/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | New Gym Locker Rooms and Bathrooms | $180,000 | [PL1883921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1883921/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [5 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-parker-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Proposed a 3 story addition to the left of an existing building and convert an existing one family into a three family (as per plans). [ePlans] | $328,000 | [ALT1109288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1109288/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | relocate gas line | $800 | [G1897311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1897311/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of new Data Drops, Terminate existing cables | $8,000 | [ELV1894555](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894555/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Demo existing first floor restroom and pantry sink. | $1,000 | [PL1891252](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1891252/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1 Short Street Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-short-street-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | remove stucco, add PT lath, vapor barrier, durock for brick veneer finish | $45,000 | [SF1884457](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1884457/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | alterations to an existing system. | $5,000 | [EFA1889204](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1889204/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Renovations to an existing suite. | $75,000 | [E1889202](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1889202/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7-9 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-sherman-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Remove and Replace (2) 75 kva Transformers | $12,500 | [E1883905](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1883905/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [28 Parker St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-parker-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Install A Lifetime GAF Roofing System. Install A 060 Fully Adhered Rubber roofing system under decking system. Instal A New Wolf Siding & PVC Trim System. Install Andersen Windows and Sliding Door. Install New Jen-wen doors. Remove existing decks & Install identical Wolf Decking & railing systems. | $189,616 | [SF1874674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874674/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [90 Cambridge St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/90-cambridge-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | This is for 99A Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA for the restaurant: Ali Baba. Repair vegetable sink | $1,200 | [PL1877540](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877540/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Install low voltage Johnson Controls temperature control wiring for 14 VAV boxes and 12 VRF fan coils and one EF/ERV | $12,000 | [ELV1875994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875994/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor demolition of existing tenant space. Turning all existing sprinkler heads upright. | $311,554 | [ALT1858688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858688/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | (1) new water meter install | $200 | [PL1873452](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873452/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [27 Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-charles-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | swap out gas furnace | $28,000 | [G1869770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869770/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Install horns / strobes for low voltage fire alarm system in new space for EBF Gym | $10,000 | [EFA1873052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1873052/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation to existing amenity center to include new partitions, millwork, act, flooring and paint. | $375,000 | [SF1868412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868412/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [448 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/448-main-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $10,000 | [G1869183](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1869183/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy to include Fitness Studio. Interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a fitness studio, including construction of workout areas, locker rooms, restrooms, reception, and support spaces. Work includes new partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades | $2,568,934 | [ALT1835206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1835206/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Wire new boxing gym with bathrooms in new suite created on ground flr | $125,000 | [E1860482](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860482/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [411 Bunker Hill St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/411-bunker-hill-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | A bathroom renovation will be carried out, with no changes to the layout. All fixtures will remain in their existing locations, and it will be a simple renovation. | $34,900 | [SF1852246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852246/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 1st Floor interior demo of tenant space. Permit fee paid under ALT1858688. Long form pulled to turn sprinkler heads up. No FA work, no structural work. | $1,000 | [SF1858692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858692/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [7-9 Sherman St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7--9-sherman-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Weatherstrip door and pipe insulation | $2,682 | [SF1855806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855806/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [500 Rutherford Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/500-rutherford-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Tier II fire alarm application for fire alarm work related to station 6 electrical equipment upgrades and support work.. | $35,000 | [ALT1823272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1823272/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-05 10:39 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/