# Building permits at 653-659 E Second 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.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 29, 2025: All new recess lights throughout. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 94 more permits (91 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 500 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Electrical | All new recess lights throughout. Wiring of new kitchen appliances. wiring of new breakers. new switching and receptacles | $5,000 | [E1783813](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1783813/) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel kitchen fixture replacement | $6,500 | [PL1776137](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1776137/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remodel bath and kitchen | $42,950 | [SF1772100](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1772100/) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Plumbing | We will retest gas line for new gas tags | $1,000 | [G1657579](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1657579/) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Repair work due to leak in condo roof. Repair, insulation, blueboard, plaster, paint, flooring. | Not listed | [SF1407570](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1407570/) |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of a low-voltage, wireless burglar alarm system | $850 | [ELV590556](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV590556/) |
| Sep 26, 2014 | Alteration or repair | replace exterior window, door trim and corner boards | $10,000 | [SF411711](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF411711/) |
| Jul 15, 2011 | Electrical | Unit 107: Install residential security system. | $400 | [ELV86187](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV86187/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 170 ft W | Plumbing | Test gas pipe to make sure there is no leak.; | $3,000 | [G1903580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1903580/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [167 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/167-k-st/) | 170 ft W | Roofing | Install chimney liner plus partial chimney patching and pointing. | $10,560 | [SF1897955](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897955/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 790 ft W | Plumbing | Rough and finish full bathroom | $5,000 | [PL1903972](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903972/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Run 18 Cat 6 cables for computers, printers and wifi. | $6,000 | [ELV1901544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1901544/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [528 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/528-e-third-st/) | 480 ft SW | 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 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 830 ft E | 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/) | 830 ft E | Plumbing | Gas piping for stove | $500 | [G1899646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899646/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 790 ft N | 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 2, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath | $9,800 | [E1896325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896325/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 970 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/) | 970 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/) | 640 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchen and powder room | $35,000 | [SF1886071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886071/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 790 ft N | 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/) | 810 ft SE | 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 | [132-134 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-emerson-st/) | 970 ft SW | Plumbing | replace tub to shower | $1,500 | [PL1887332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887332/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 780 ft N | 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 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 460 ft 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 14, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 680 ft E | Alteration or repair | install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling | $2,700 | [SF1864688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864688/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | rework wiring for receptacles and lighting in offices | $30,000 | [E1881906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881906/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | install lighting as per plans install conduit for receptacles | $14,000 | [E1881899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881899/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | wiring electric car charger | $1,900 | [E1880896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880896/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [11a Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11a-elkins-st/) | 780 ft N | 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 30, 2026 | [15 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-i-st/) | 870 ft W | 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/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Install level 2 charger for unit 4 apartment in garage | $1,500 | [E1878834](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878834/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 790 ft N | 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 14, 2026 | [14 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-i-st/) | 790 ft W | 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/) | 700 ft W | 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/) | 970 ft SW | Other | Tub to shower conversion | $18,000 | [SF1868643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868643/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [60 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/60-k-st/) | 790 ft N | 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/) | 440 ft W | Plumbing | Install new shower valve & drain. Toilet & vanity remaining same location. | $3,000 | [PL1870357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1870357/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade 200 to 400 | $10,000 | [E1861566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861566/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 390 ft SE | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [526 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526-e-third-st/) | 500 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 860 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [618 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/618-e-second-st/) | 440 ft 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage. | $800 | [E1860265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860265/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [9-11 Linley Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-linley-te/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 640 ft SW | 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 20, 2026 | [191 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-k-st/) | 270 ft 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 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 860 ft N | 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/) | 520 ft E | 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 14, 2026 | [517-519 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/517--519-e-third-st/) | 640 ft SW | 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/) | 730 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Demolition of Architectural and Associated MEP systems excluding any Fire Protection. | $369,730 | [SF1840242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840242/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [17 I St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-i-st/) | 860 ft W | 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/) | 860 ft W | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater for apt 3 | $1,100 | [G1848215](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848215/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [571-573 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/571--573-e-first-st/) | 260 ft N | 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/) | 460 ft W | 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 | [723 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fourth-st/) | 990 ft S | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1829850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829850/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 43 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [34 H St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-h-st/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | Fire systems | Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space. | $14,500 | [EFA1900157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900157/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 | [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash. | $7,500 | [SF1873806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873806/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1889701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889701/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace carpeting, paint entire unit, frame and finish new offices. | $367,669 | [ALT1864205](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1864205/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [282 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-k-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | 10 Replacement Windows | $17,700 | [SF1880847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880847/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | repositioning 7 fire alarm devices and adding one smoke detector | $1,200 | [EFA1883872](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1883872/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom | $8,800 | [E1886517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886517/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Wire single family home | $37,000 | [E1874472](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874472/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove. | $500 | [G1870527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870527/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 | [620 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-15343). | $8,000 | [SF1850516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850516/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures | $3,000 | [E1869520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869520/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Replacing a tankless combi Boiler with a tankless water heater | $4,840 | [G1866881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1866881/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [559a-559d E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/559a--559d-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 30, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Plumbing | remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath, remodel kitchen, add laundry of unit #14 | $10,000 | [PL1864800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864800/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor, Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [PL1854996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1854996/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | gas stove | $250 | [G1861808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861808/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [616 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/616-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Install Rinnai Combination Gas Boiler in a Second Floor Mechanical Room. | $3,500 | [G1855011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855011/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout. | $60,000 | [SF1858660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858660/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1854857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854857/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [526-526r E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/526--526r-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | d strip old siding and install new trim and siding | $11,500 | [SF1856412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856412/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [120-126 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120--126-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [267 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-k-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Finish only 3rd floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1849170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849170/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [760 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [469 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/469-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Single Family New Construction | $10,000 | [G1846315](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1846315/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $5,500 | [E1844343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844343/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-03 05:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/