# Building permits at 661 E Fifth St, Boston, MA

595 E Seventh St: demolition permitted Jul 30, a new building Sep 14.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 15, 2025: Replace water heater in the basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 131 more permits (126 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 890 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1758994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1758994/) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $400 | [G1759008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1759008/) |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Alteration or repair | 5 Replacement windows | $6,700 | [SF1398508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1398508/) |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Roofing | strip rubber and insulation from roof. install genflex rubber. | $11,700 | [SF713336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF713336/) |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace aluminum window trim, Remove and replace rotten roof structure and replace with similar products.Remove and replace front porch roof and moldings.Repair front post that's rotten.Install new CertainTeed type vinyl siding. | $18,000 | [SF522940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF522940/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace gas hot water heater | $500 | [PL381646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL381646/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace hot water heater | $500 | [G381660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G381660/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1883826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883826/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [656 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/656-e-fifth-st/) | 110 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement | $3,000 | [EFA1897640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897640/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 100 ft N | Electrical | complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting | $20,000 | [E1896421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896421/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Chimney repair | $29,000 | [SF1883819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883819/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 200 ft N | Plumbing | Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove. | $500 | [G1870527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870527/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | ;Correct to verbiage on original Long form; ALT1746231. Full renovation, walls, floors, electric, plumbing, insulation, heating and cooling, 2 new kitchens, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, including living area renovations of basement level.; | $5,000 | [A1863961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1863961/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures | $3,000 | [E1869520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869520/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 200 ft N | Plumbing | remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath, remodel kitchen, add laundry of unit #14 | $10,000 | [PL1864800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864800/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 100 ft N | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM. A rear deck will be added with a spiral stair foe a second egress for unit two. Zoning relief will be required.[ePlans] | $828,300 | [ALT1746231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746231/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | Install State 40 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1844569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844569/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 240 ft SE | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1844576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844576/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 81 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 610 ft SE | Plumbing | 713 east 6th fixture change | $3,000 | [PL1907225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907225/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [685-685g E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685--685g-e-fifth-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Demo finishes to existing bath. Install new finishes and fixtures. Minor modifications to plumbing and electrical as needed. | $49,157 | [SF1905628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905628/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [328 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/328-k-st/) | 960 ft SW | Plumbing | National Grid shut off meter - replace pipe where it's leaking | $500 | [G1905422](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905422/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [185 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/185-l-st/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 replacement entry door - no structural work Work to be done at 183 L Street, South Boston | $2,816 | [SF1904083](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904083/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 770 ft W | 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 21, 2026 | [695 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695-e-eighth-st/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Wiring replacement for ductless system. | $625 | [E1901946](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901946/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [695 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/695-e-eighth-st/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Wiring replacement for ductless system. This is a straight equipment replacement. | $1,012 | [E1900624](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900624/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [723 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fifth-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Partial siding replacement, remove cedar shake and install vinyl siding back side of the building | $13,674 | [SF1896851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896851/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 490 ft NW | 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/) | 490 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [595 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-e-seventh-st/) | 890 ft SW | New building | Construct new 3-story, 5-unit residential building with elevator, 8 below-grade parking spaces, 2 roof decks, NFPA 13 sprinkler system, and 24V fire alarm.*Existing structure on lot to be razed on a separately applied for, approved and issued Sf demolition permit. | $2,484,000 | [ERT1836939](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1836939/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Gas piping for stove | $500 | [G1899646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1899646/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 490 ft NW | Fire systems | Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space. | $14,500 | [EFA1900157](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1900157/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [245-247 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/245--247-emerson-st/) | 660 ft W | 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/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash. | $7,500 | [SF1873806](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873806/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 770 ft W | 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 3, 2026 | [159 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-n-st/) | 830 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair gas leak and test gas piping. | $500 | [G1896006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896006/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | Kitchen Remodel Relocate existing Half Bath | $9,800 | [E1896325](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896325/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [190 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-l-st/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Replace electrical meter socket and install 2 baseboard heaters | $6,000 | [E1895455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1895455/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/3-beckler-av/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters. | $25,000 | [SF1895340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895340/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Remodel kitchen sink, half bathroom and full bathroom. | $8,000 | [PL1895303](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895303/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Install gas stove. | $1,000 | [G1895307](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1895307/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 490 ft NW | 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/) | 490 ft NW | Plumbing | install 2 water heaters | $10,000 | [PL1889701](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1889701/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace the existing windows, remove and repair damaged rear deck. | $11,500 | [SF1887964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887964/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchen and powder room | $35,000 | [SF1886071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886071/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Furnace replacement at 659 as 657 does not appear in the address tab | $8,000 | [G1885656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885656/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [69-71 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/69--71-l-st/) | 650 ft NW | 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 | [282 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/282-k-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | 10 Replacement Windows | $17,700 | [SF1880847](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880847/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [190 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-l-st/) | 840 ft S | Fire systems | Install new addressable fire alarm system for 4 residential units | $10,000 | [EFA1886697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886697/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install hardwood flooring, R&R staircase risers, R&R existing windows & trims, Repair walls, paint interior complete, Paint exterior window trims, Demo & renovate 2nd floor bathroom & change existing bathroom door (tub to stay in the same place, new toilet, & door) (No structural changes) | $88,900 | [SF1882935](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882935/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom | $8,800 | [E1886517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1886517/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [582 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/582-e-seventh-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of code-required receptacles, recessed lighting, and switches on new 15-amp circuits. Work includes all new-work electrical boxes, associated wiring, devices, fixtures, and installation throughout the applicable rooms. Electrical permit included. | $5,800 | [E1884367](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1884367/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [81-85a L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/81--85a-l-st/) | 490 ft NW | 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 10, 2026 | [144 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-m-st/) | 390 ft SE | Plumbing | grill fire pit | $2,000 | [G1884403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884403/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [590 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-seventh-st/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove all plaster, lathes, doors, and trim down to original framing on all floors. Remove all appliances and fixtures complete. Remove all debris created by job. | $40,000 | [SF1869406](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869406/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [122 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-m-st/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1875646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875646/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [595 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/595-e-seventh-st/) | 890 ft SW | Demolition | Demolition of existing 2 family structure, in advance of ERT1836939Dig Safe#20262206650 | $20,000 | [SF1853017](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853017/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [122 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-m-st/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875646 Occupancy Committee.Requesting SF permit for select interior demo. Remove all interior finishes and any non-loadbearing walls. All utilities will be cut &; capped prior to demo starting. No Dumpster on site, debris will be live loaded into trucks. | $10,000 | [SF1874984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874984/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [582 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/582-e-seventh-st/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Light renovation. Sand & refinish flooring. Replace basement flooring and add hard ceiling to replace ceiling tiles. Remove carpet runners and add oak treads. Replace grass with turf @ rear yard. No structural work. No modifications to existing egress. No bathroom work or floorplan revisions. | $30,000 | [SF1873982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873982/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [782 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782-e-fourth-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $7,000 | [PL1872347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872347/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 600 ft S | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $7,000 | [G1872353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872353/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [590 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-sixth-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 combination boilers | $2,500 | [PL1871870](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1871870/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [590 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/590-e-sixth-st/) | 770 ft W | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 combination boilers | $5,000 | [G1871865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1871865/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [190 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/190-l-st/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from a 3 family dwelling to a 4 family dwelling by way of legalizing the existing basement into a unit as per plans. [ePlans] | $45,000 | [ALT1691146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1691146/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door: like for like size; no structural changes | $7,515 | [SF1870967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870967/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [13 Beckler Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/13-beckler-av/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | swapping out 2 panels and redoing a bathroom | $5,000 | [E1870997](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870997/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [620 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-e-fifth-st/) | 460 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-15343). | $8,000 | [SF1850516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850516/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [815 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-e-fourth-st/) | 870 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel 2 bathrooms, laundry closet and kitchen. (Unit # 1- First floor) | $5,000 | [PL1867775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867775/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [5 Viking St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-viking-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Siding and dec repairs | $46,333 | [SF1864889](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864889/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [146h-146 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146h--146-m-st/) | 420 ft SE | Electrical | roof deck gfci receptacle. | $1,500 | [E1867817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867817/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [671 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/671-e-sixth-st/) | 330 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as Single-Family Dwelling. Change Occupancy to a Two-Family Dwelling. Proposed dormer addition, rear roof deck, new egress stair, extend living space into basement and renovate as per plans.[ePlan]Applicant will be requesting an extension on the decision. We will schedule the exten | $500,000 | [ALT1182319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1182319/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | gas stove | $250 | [G1861808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861808/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [597 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/597-e-sixth-st/) | 740 ft SW | Plumbing | New gas piping to the following items | $5,000 | [G1859658](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1859658/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 280 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout. | $60,000 | [SF1858660](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1858660/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [99-101 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-m-st/) | 270 ft NE | Plumbing | Remodel master and guest bathrooms | $3,900 | [PL1858652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858652/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [132-134 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-n-st/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo & installing a vanity light bar | $3,350 | [E1847655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847655/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [690 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/690-e-eighth-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 4 double hung windows | $5,259 | [SF1857548](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857548/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [685-687 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685--687-e-sixth-st/) | 450 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing wood decking and railing. Deck size is approximately 8' x 20'. Install new composite decking boards and new 42" metal railing. All existing flashing and support beans remain in good standing and do not need to be replaced. | $10,000 | [SF1853536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853536/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [211 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/211-l-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Plumbing | Gas furnace replacement | $6,500 | [G1857409](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1857409/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [725 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-e-sixth-st/) | 730 ft SE | Plumbing | drain line repair | $1,500 | [PL1855881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855881/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [289-291 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/289--291-emerson-st/) | 280 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling. | Not listed | [ALT1854857](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1854857/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [591 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/591-e-sixth-st/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | Relocate piping to outside meter bars for relocation of gas meters and tes. | $1,500 | [G1854914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1854914/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [611 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/611-e-seventh-st/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Install low voltage alarm system consisting of only burglary devices in Units 1 and 2 | $2,200 | [ELV1850856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1850856/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [99-101 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-m-st/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | # 6 Master & Guest Bathroom remodels - to include demo, insulation, plumbing, wiring, tiling, new cabinets, counters no structural | $66,710 | [SF1847814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847814/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [267 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/267-k-st/) | 960 ft W | Plumbing | Finish only 3rd floor bathroom | $2,000 | [PL1849170](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849170/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [670 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/670-e-eighth-st/) | 800 ft S | Plumbing | Remodeling. Basement: 1 washing machine connection. 1st Floor: 1 washing machine connection. 2nd Floor: 1 washing machine connection. | $3,000 | [PL1848969](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848969/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [191 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-l-st/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | Install one backflow preventer in Unit 1 for boiler replacement | $500 | [PL1799767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1799767/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [596 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/596-e-sixth-st/) | 720 ft W | Plumbing | Re-venting water tanks what were backdrafting | $1,000 | [G1847788](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847788/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [191 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/191-l-st/) | 810 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler serving Unit 1 | $13,000 | [G1799763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1799763/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [760 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-fourth-st/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [645 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/645-e-sixth-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | disconnect and reconnect outside electrical meter for siding work | $800 | [E1847203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847203/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [720 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-e-eighth-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom update, new fan, 3 4" wafers, whirlpool circuit | $1,500 | [E1843781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843781/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [670 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/670-e-eighth-st/) | 800 ft S | Fire systems | Install new low voltage fire alarm system based on fire alarm plans submitted. | $15,000 | [EFA1839455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1839455/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [620 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-e-seventh-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace 4 windows | $6,757 | [SF1843308](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843308/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [663 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663-e-seventh-st/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel on 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [PL1844752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844752/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [723 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fourth-st/) | 530 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace water heater in basement | $1,800 | [PL1829850](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1829850/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [670 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/670-e-eighth-st/) | 800 ft S | Electrical | wire entire 3 units | $45,000 | [E1845091](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845091/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [593 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/593-e-fifth-st/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Kitchen reno | $5,500 | [E1844343](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1844343/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Remodel of the first floor unit | $5,000 | [E1903638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903638/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [124 Marine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124-marine-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only | $1,500 | [PL1903770](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903770/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,500 | [ETS1901812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901812/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | new plumbing for 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen sink, Dishwasher -Diosposal | $8,000 | [PL1900762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900762/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Move existing gas line, for a stove | $600 | [G1901079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901079/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [569 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/569-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Amendment to ALT1782055 Change cellar stair run to accommodate new kitchen layout per plans. Modify large front BR to 2 separate bedrooms with closets. Add 3/4 bathroom to the third floor guest room. All changes pertain to the interior of the house. No changes to the footprint or exterior. | $40,000 | [A1853212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1853212/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Strip all walls and ceilings to the studs demo baths and kitchens to studs | $35,000 | [SF1883832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883832/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [172 Marine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-marine-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace old wood deck board to composite deck board | $8,000 | [SF1886755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886755/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | swap 3 gas stoves | $1,000 | [G1855708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855708/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1754 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1754-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Install hardwired smoke detectors | $2,000 | [EFA1888581](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1888581/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1754 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1754-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Complete rewire 3rd floor | $10,000 | [E1888580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888580/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1754 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1754-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 2nd Floor: 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dishwasher, 1 ice maker, 2 toilets, 2 single lavatories, 1 bathtub, 1 shower stall, and 1 washing machine connection. | $11,000 | [PL1887748](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1887748/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [1754 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1754-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Remodeling. 2nd Floor: 1 range. | $1,000 | [G1887731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1887731/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [34-38 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34--38-l-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 | [41 Swallow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-swallow-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck (permit #ALT 2341 issued 1/30/1987 & existing roof deck rebuilt SF412685 9/30/2014) Rebuild the roof deck to existing dimensions. Structurally secure the roof deck posts to the roof. | $28,700 | [SF1887824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887824/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 6 bath three kitchen | $40,000 | [PL1853425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1853425/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [120 Marine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-marine-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | AC in basement | $6,500 | [E1879269](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879269/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [617 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/617-e-eighth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Replacement of top-most roof system and removal of entire chimney. | $28,688 | [SF1878425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878425/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [562 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/562-e-fifth-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 13, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing condominium unit consisting of a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Kitchen work includes demolition and replacement of existing cabinets etc., and associated plumbing and electrical work. Bathroom work includes demolition and installation of shower etc. | $35,000 | [SF1871725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871725/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 6, 2026 | [750-752 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750--752-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, vanity and toilet. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $2,500 | [PL1868145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868145/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [49 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/49-l-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Disconnect old gas range and connect new range. | $500 | [G1864775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864775/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [194 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-m-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Relocating gas stove | $1,800 | [G1864829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1864829/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1754 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1754-columbia-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Add new HVAC system in unit, instal new kitchen, add washer dryer to unit, add new full bathroom in unit, remodel existing bathroom, replace window on side of home | $200,000 | [SF1856431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1856431/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [194 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-m-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | remodeling second floor half bathroom and full bath | $8,900 | [PL1858773](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858773/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Full rewire of three one bedroom one bathroom apartment | $18,000 | [E1855306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855306/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [325 K St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/325-k-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Chimney Repointing & Repair Loose Brick VIOLATION# V892837 | $3,400 | [SF1857166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857166/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | renovation 3 family add 2 laundry boxes swap 3 shower valves and new drains new kitchen stubouts and finsh for 3 bathrooms | $20,000 | [PL1855706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855706/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [194 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-m-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Wire kitchen,full bath and half bath. | $4,000 | [E1856102](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856102/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [194 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/194-m-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 bathrooms Install new hardwood floor where needed Install blue board and plaster on existing ceilings Install 3 new replacement windows Install new kitchen cabinets and fixtures Paint all materials to finish | $58,000 | [SF1850982](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850982/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4 Barrett Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-barrett-av/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | replacement of 60k btu gas furnace | $15,000 | [G1853488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853488/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [569 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/569-e-seventh-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Disconnect wiring of existing house and complete new wiring for the new single family house. | $27,000 | [E1853352](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853352/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [550 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/550-e-fifth-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Re wire ofn2 family including new service | $20,000 | [E1850455](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850455/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [225 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/225-l-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | adding gas line for 2 laundry dryers and common meter. Total BTU 45000 | $500 | [G1845108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1845108/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [129 Marine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/129-marine-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace exterior trim, new decking and reset handrails, mud room cosmetics | $51,050 | [SF1848719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848719/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [210 L St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/210-l-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Repair front stairs & railings, demo 8x12 shed from rear yard | $5,000 | [SF1847166](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847166/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remodel three Bathrooms and three kitchens | $196,285 | [SF1843405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843405/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Fifth St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [657 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [656 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/656-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [643 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/643-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025
- [682-684 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682--684-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [685 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [700 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [620 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/620-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026

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Map, all 7 permits at this address and 131 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/661-e-fifth-st/