# Building permits at 696 E First St, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 30, 2025: Galaxy to furnish and install (6) IP Cameras. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (41 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Electrical | Galaxy to furnish and install (6) IP Cameras | $6,000 | [ELV1723862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1723862/) |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Electrical | Two fueling tank top retrofits, replace Despensers and tanks, new conduits and wire | $15,000 | [ELV678427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV678427/) |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Electrical | 2 fueling tank top retrofits, replace underground conduits, replace 1000 gallon tand, dispensers. | $20,000 | [E678428](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E678428/) |
| Mar 24, 2010 | Electrical | Temp service; one month | $500 | [E19047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E19047/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [840 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-e-second-st/) | 660 ft SE | 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 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 830 ft SE | 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 8, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $15,840 | [SF1894223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894223/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 730 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1894228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894228/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 730 ft S | 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 14, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | install 55 sf of insulation and drywall for bathroom ceiling | $2,700 | [SF1864688](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864688/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 820 ft S | 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/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1886448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886448/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [775 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/775-e-first-st/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | Parks department event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1878922](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1878922/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 11 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $22,732 | [SF1875438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875438/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 830 ft S | 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 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 830 ft S | 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 14, 2026 | [881-883 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881--883-e-first-st/) | 920 ft E | Plumbing | we are installing a shower vanity and toilet | $3,000 | [PL1872533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872533/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [881-883 E First St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/881--883-e-first-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | remove bathtub and replace with walk in shower. replace toilet replace vanity tile new shower area | $25,000 | [SF1869101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869101/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [722 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/722-e-second-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Replace wiring through area of unit that experienced water damage. | $800 | [E1860265](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860265/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Fire place connection | $700 | [G1858324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858324/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 830 ft SE | 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 13, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 730 ft S | 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 7, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Bathroom Reno | $1,800 | [E1846336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846336/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install/wire low voltage 40 tel/data jacks on the 4 th floor | $19,000 | [ELV1897274](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1897274/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [647 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/647-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | renovate kitchen and powder room | $35,000 | [SF1886071](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886071/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [803 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-summer-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Power feed to existing DAS node location (streetlight). Site id:bos 4c-08. | $15,000 | [E1888402](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888402/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 3, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Rewire new gas fireplace insert and relocate a TV outlet. | $500 | [E1857339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857339/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Swap gas log. | $2,500 | [G1853705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853705/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [7 Elkins St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-elkins-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Demolition of Architectural and Associated MEP systems excluding any Fire Protection. | $369,730 | [SF1840242](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1840242/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Remove Broken 1st floor gas fireplace and replace with new gas fireplace | $15,000 | [SF1843719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843719/) |

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-03 14:00 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/