# Building permits at 685 E Fifth St, Boston, MA 14 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 29, 2025: Install 5 harvey replacement windows and 1 awning. We don't have a map point for this address, so we can't show permits nearby. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | install 5 harvey replacement windows and 1 awning. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $7,840 | [SF1770181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1770181/) | | Mar 12, 2025 | Electrical | Castle Bay Condo Trust 685-965 East Fifth Street. Existing condominium development with (14) Units and (1) public meter. Scope of work is to replace the existing (2) meter banks with new equipment. Cut and extend if necessary existing feeders for new service equipment | $21,000 | [E1698005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1698005/) | | Sep 20, 2022 | Electrical | Replace & reconnect gas furnace & AC to existing electrical. | $2,000 | [E1380888](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1380888/) | | Aug 10, 2022 | Plumbing | Replacing gas furnace with new in existing location on the first floor. | $2,000 | [G1376448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1376448/) | | Apr 20, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing balcony/deck and replace with larger balcony/deck, approx 223 sq.ft. Deck is shared between two adjoining townhome units;*8 apartmentsALT519904 / 2015 | $15,000 | [ALT1203249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1203249/) | | May 8, 2020 | Electrical | wire remodeled third floor bathroom and lower level bathroom | $2,000 | [E1063475](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1063475/) | | Mar 16, 2020 | Plumbing | replace fixtures in a half bath in the basement and a full bath on the 3rd floor. | $4,900 | [PL1064070](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1064070/) | | Feb 27, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Unit F. Renovate 3rd floor full bath and basement 1/2 bath. Minor changes / updates to plumbing and electrical. Install new finishes to existing layout. | $42,891 | [SF1053927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1053927/) | | Jul 18, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Repointing work and brick repair | $120,000 | [SF385593](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF385593/) | | Feb 26, 2014 | Electrical | Job is at 685 East Fifth Street Unit # E. Bathroom remodel. Install a 20 amp circuit and receptacle. Install fan/light unit.Install vanity light and 3 switches. | $1,000 | [E339257](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E339257/) | | Feb 19, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Demo existing bath; Install new tub and vanity; blueboard and plaster; customer to do tile work | $5,200 | [SF337927](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF337927/) | | Feb 18, 2014 | Plumbing | remove and replace tub sink and toilet | $1,000 | [PL327210](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL327210/) | | Jan 19, 2012 | Electrical | (2) bathroom renovations, Master bathroom Insall (3) recess lights,(1) exhaust fan,(2) vanity lights and GFI wall outlet. Guest bathroom install (1) recess light, (1) vanity light and GFI wall outlet. Replace existing outside outlet with GFI outlet | $1,800 | [E115133](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E115133/) | | Jan 18, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remodeling of 2 existing full bathrooms. New fixtures, new tile walls and floor, new lighting, plaster and paint. No structural changes. | $36,100 | [SF113123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF113123/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Fifth St with permits, nearest house number first: - [682-684 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/682--684-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [700 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025 - [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [707 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/707-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [661 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/661-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [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 - [720-726 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720--726-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). 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