# Building permits at 637 E First St, Boston, MA

15 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 8, 2025: Emergency gas repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 55 more permits (54 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Plumbing | Emergency gas repair. Tenant drilled screw into gas line. 18 unit building. Gas company shut the gas off to the entire building | $1,000 | [G1706348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1706348/) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Electrical | General purpose lights and outlets through out the unit, installing overhead light by the apartment entrance,sconce lights in mastaer bath, living room celling light, wall sconces lights by outdoor patio window, replace 3 pendante lights in kitchen island and light under cabinet | $3,800 | [E1662343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1662343/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Plumbing | Renovation Unit 206 - 2 floor: 1 full bathroom 1 kitchen with a gas stove | $3,500 | [PL1661969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1661969/) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Plumbing | Renovation Unit 206 - 1 gas stove at the 2 Floor | $1,500 | [G1661965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1661965/) |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Alteration or repair | UNIT 206 - Job consists of renovating one full bathroom, replace kitchen counters and redo fireplace wall/surround. | $64,000 | [SF1648732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1648732/) |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Plumbing | Replace food disposer, Unit #106 | Not listed | [PL568718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL568718/) |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Addition | install 2 new roof decks as per plans | $8,000 | [A229445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A229445/) |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Electrical | Multi room audio system | $14,000 | [ELV231988](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV231988/) |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Other | This application is to amend permit ert125215 Minor changes to Site Plan to conform with new changes in definition of "Open Space" in the City of Boston Zoning Code per plans | Not listed | [A215070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A215070/) |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Fire systems | Install new fire alarm per 2010 ibc, cmr 780 and all applicable local ordinance | $20,000 | [EFA218290](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA218290/) |
| Jan 9, 2013 | Electrical | Wiring low voltage cable and telephone for 18 reidential and 2 commercial. | $3,000 | [ELV212625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV212625/) |
| Jan 9, 2013 | Fire systems | Wiring local smoke and carbon detection system for condos. | $2,000 | [EFA212624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA212624/) |
| Jan 9, 2013 | Electrical | Wiring completely 18 residential units and 2 commercial units completely. | $230,000 | [E212623](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E212623/) |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Electrical | Installing underground electrical conduit from transformer into electrical room. | $1,500 | [E191350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E191350/) |
| Aug 29, 2012 | New building | New construction;18 Unit condominium with indoor garage, including one commercial space; concrete foundations; wood frame and masonry construction; all new systems including sprinkler protection. | $3,750,000 | [ERT125215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT125215/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 240 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling | $2,700 | [SF1864688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864688/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 240 ft SW | Electrical | Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage. | $800 | [E1860265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860265/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | Run 18 Cat 6 cables for computers, printers and wifi. | $6,000 | [ELV1901544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901544/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Kitchen/bath plumbing | $3,000 | [PL1899641](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1899641/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Gas piping for stove | $500 | [G1899646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899646/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Install/wire low voltage 40 tel/data jacks on the 4 th floor | $19,000 | [ELV1897274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897274/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 910 ft SE | Addition | Amend ALT1788613 to revise the permit scope and associated plans/documents to reflect a change in occupancy from five (5) dwelling units to six (6) dwelling units. Revise plans to identify the proposed First Floor and remove references to a basement to show Ground level; No additional construction w | Not listed | [A1897879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897879/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath | $9,800 | [E1896325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896325/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | complete wiring for new office fit out | $50,000 | [E1894572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1894572/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace carpeting, paint entire unit, frame and finish new offices. | $367,669 | [ALT1864205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864205/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchen and powder room | $35,000 | [SF1886071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886071/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 910 ft SE | Fire systems | Install wiring/boxes/raceway for Basement - 4 Strobes, 1 Pull Station, 1 Heat detector existing units - 5 Heat detectors, 5 strobes Building - Tamper/flows, sprinkler bell, exterior strobe Devices to be furnished by monitoring company | $5,000 | [EFA1845828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845828/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 760 ft NW | Fire systems | Adding devices to an existing panel: five horn strobes 3 wall mounted strobes 1 smoke detector | $3,000 | [EFA1884059](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1884059/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 870 ft NW | Fire systems | repositioning 7 fire alarm devices and adding one smoke detector | $1,200 | [EFA1883872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883872/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id:bos 4c-08. | $15,000 | [E1888402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888402/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 760 ft NW | Electrical | rework wiring for receptacles and lighting in offices | $30,000 | [E1881906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881906/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sub Divide existing Space and fit to meet new tenant needs. the 2nd half of the space will remain empty ocupancy still the same. | $127,814 | [ALT1862617](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1862617/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [775 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-e-first-st/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878922/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 660 ft SW | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Integra must make minor modifications to the building interior: Demolition, remodeling and/or installation of walls, ceilings and floors including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, 26 replace sprinkle heads and general construction trades.eplan | $410,105 | [ALT1784416](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1784416/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | Renovations to the 1st,& 4th floors consisting of electrical demo, temp lighting and new light fixtures and convenience power | $5,500 | [E1850864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850864/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [850-852 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/850--852-summer-st/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy of ground floor. Add 3453 sf of furniture showroom space (on left side) and 2662 sf "H &; R Block" office space (on right rear) to the existing 3100 sf Mystryde Fitness Center (on right front). Request that we pay the nominal fee.Construction sprinkler and fire alarm reviewed and is | $20,000 | [ALT1758237](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1758237/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 660 ft NW | Fire systems | Demolition of Architectural and Associated MEP systems excluding any Fire Protection. | $369,730 | [SF1840242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840242/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 910 ft SE | Plumbing | Gas main service being replaced. Moving 6 existing meters to outside, running new gas piping to meter rack | $4,000 | [G1847005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847005/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [571-573 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571--573-e-first-st/) | 760 ft W | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [840 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-e-second-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Replacing the entire HVAC system. The previous system had a boiler feeding a hydrocoil inside of a air handler. We are capping the connections to this boiler, bringing up a gas line to feed a newly installed furnace to be vented through the side of the building. | $25,000 | [G1902254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902254/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Apt: 202 - Replace kitchen sink, garbage disposal, dish washer and ice maker. | $2,000 | [PL1902800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902800/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Apt 202 - Reconnected gas line for stove | $800 | [G1902811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902811/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Three unit condo building has suffered water damaged from a broken sprinkler pipe. Demo has been completed by restoration company. Applying for a permit to insulate, drywall, install wood floors, re-install kitchen cabinets and trim. This permit for work on Units #1 and #3 and garage only | $200,000 | [SF1891561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891561/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $15,840 | [SF1894223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894223/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1894228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894228/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [775 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-summer-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Furnish and install replacement LED Fixtures and wire 3 warehouse fans | $60,000 | [E1891495](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1891495/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1886450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886450/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1886448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886448/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | install lighting as per plans install conduit for receptacles | $14,000 | [E1881899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 17, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | REAR OF HOUSE; Provide one dedicated 120V/20 amp circuit and install lockable service disconnect (GE part# TH3221R disconnect with aux. switch: GE THAUX61S 30A SPDT) for exterior wheelchair lift. Also provide ONE telephone line, ONE exterior light and ONE service receptacle. | $3,000 | [E1873702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873702/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [782 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing, doors & windows, siding Aerial lift to be used for the front elevation | $294,500 | [SF1872917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872917/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Repair and sister the existent joist on the deck. • Install the concrete and level the floor where the new wheelchair exterior lift will be installed. • Sister the existent joist on the back deck for the new wheelchair exterior lift installation on the back side of the house from the first floor to  | $27,900 | [ALT1851916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851916/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Clean and remove non load bearing interior partitions | $10,500 | [SF1868581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868581/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Unit 3 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in stairwell, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining, and living areas. Includes panel relocation, device/fixture replacement, targeted rewiring, new circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, testing, and code compliance. | $36,139 | [E1869915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869915/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Unit 2 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in affected bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining, and living areas. Includes device replacement, targeted rewiring, lighting, thermostat relocation, testing, and code-compliant electrical restoration. | $25,459 | [E1869912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869912/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Unit 1 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in affected areas only. Includes make-safe, damaged wiring/device replacement, AFCI breakers, bedroom, hallway, kitchen/dining/living receptacles, GFCI devices, lighting, switches, new kitchen circuits, testing, and code compliance. | $17,859 | [E1869906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869906/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Common Area & Garage Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in building common areas and affected garage only. Includes damaged wiring/device removal, new lighting, receptacles, switches, smoke detectors, intercom/door strike wiring, GFCI protection, testing, and code compliance. | $36,559 | [E1869899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869899/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [191 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-k-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 19, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Walk in shower install on second floor bathroom while keeping vase and vanity in the same place. | $3,000 | [PL1849139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849139/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [760 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-fourth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Bathroom Reno | $1,800 | [E1846336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846336/) |

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