# Building permits at 70 Forsyth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.4M project at 360 Huntington Av, permitted Sep 25.

27 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 17: Replace roof top unit 8 with new duct smoke detection and controls.eplan;Original declared value $250,00.00. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 97 more permits (96 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | replace roof top unit 8 with new duct smoke detection and controls.eplan;Original declared value $250,00.00 changed in error.;Tracy Donga; | $271,373 | [ALT1836086](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1836086/) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Fire systems | Add (2) duct smoke detectors to an existing fire alarm system @ 70 Forsyth | $1,200 | [EFA1835640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1835640/) |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Electrical | Work to include the electrical modifications required for the replacement of an existing rooftop unit (RTU) at 70 Forsyth Street. | $5,000 | [E1824311](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1824311/) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Electrical | NEU Forsyth - RTU-8 Replacement. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 263974 | $23,725 | [ELV1814767](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1814767/) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Electrical | NU/Forsyth Hall basement install LV cabling for (8) access control doors, furnish and install (1) new power supply7& access control enclosure. Furnish all access control devices and wire electric hardware furnished and installed by others. | $48,000 | [ELV1786835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1786835/) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Electrical | Furnish and install 120 volt 20 amp circuit for emergency blue phone addition to building. (Job #250240 - Forsyth Building) | $1,200 | [E1769108](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1769108/) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Electrical | NEU, Forsyth Generator Replacement. oMISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG-253428 | $66,040 | [ELV1748950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1748950/) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Electrical | Demo 25 data locations and install 22 data locations. | $31,000 | [ELV1758268](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1758268/) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Fire systems | Existing Long Form/Alteration Permit ALT1673879 was issued to Turner Construction for work at Forsyth Building on Northeastern's campus to replace an existing emergency generator. Amendment is needed to explicitly state that fire sprinkler work will take place as a part of this project as well. Cost | Not listed | [A1736146](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1736146/) |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Electrical | NEU - Forsyth Basement Machine Shop MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 253215 | $165,180 | [ELV1724304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1724304/) |
| May 15, 2025 | Fire systems | Scope of work includes: adding new initiating devices and notification appliances to an existing fire alarm system @ 70 Forsyth (1st Floor) | $7,000 | [EFA1720911](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1720911/) |
| May 14, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of a life safety generator on the roof of 70 Forsyth. The installation completion date is TBD once all infrastructure is completed, followed by demolition of the existing basement generator. scope also includes demo/make safe, lighting, and fire alarm install, ASPCE permit to follow | $150,000 | [E1717363](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1717363/) |
| May 9, 2025 | Electrical | Install power for HVAC unit being installed in Elevator machine room. Forsyth building | $5,300 | [E1710794](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1710794/) |
| May 1, 2025 | Plumbing | Renovation to the schools machine shop (NEU) | $378,000 | [PL1716113](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1716113/) |
| May 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing emergency generator at the basement level and replace with new emergency generator at the roof level. Scope includes structural steel, electrical, HVAC, and exterior excavation for new electrical duct bank. | $1,597,983 | [ALT1673879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1673879/) |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Add and modify new notifications and initiate fire alarm devices to the existing fire alarm system at 70 Forsyth. | $10,000 | [EFA1709778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1709778/) |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Electrical | Basement renovation at 70 Forsyth Street; the scope of work includes demolition and Make-safe, providing power for lighting, devices, and mechanical equipment, as well as installing fire alarm devices and low-voltage conduits. | $175,000 | [E1703478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1703478/) |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Work includes removal and installation of interior walls, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection and Electrical for the renovations of Basement suite 016 in the basement of Forsyth Building (70 Forsyth Street). | $4,026,500 | [ALT1694528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1694528/) |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Northeastern - Forsyth Bldg - 1st Floor -;Renovations of existing space for Qi Lab. Work includes Removal of finishes, drywall, patching, painting, ceilings, flooring, and millwork.;Modifications to existing HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection (Sprinkler), Electrical and Fire Alarm systems as required. | $575,000 | [ALT1339403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1339403/) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Fire systems | Relocate existing devices and add devices according to drawing | $5,000 | [EFA979192](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA979192/) |
| May 17, 2019 | Electrical | Renovation of office space | $100,000 | [E943758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E943758/) |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Proposed Work: Replace existing deteriorated fire escape, Last Action: READY TO ISSUE | Not listed | [ALT8033](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT8033/) |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Other | Erect (2) 9x100, (3) 6x70 and 9x60 tents on 9/2/11. Removal on 9/4/11. | $8,200 | [SF92191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF92191/) |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Other | Erect (2) 9x100, 20x20, 9x60 and 9x70 tents on 9/4/10. Removal on 9/5/10. No cooking or smoking under tents. | $8,000 | [SF39831](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF39831/) |
| May 24, 2010 | Plumbing | shower stall - room #168 | $800 | [PL27110](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL27110/) |
| May 18, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 short gypsum board partition, build 1 new gypsum board partition, install a new acoustic ceiling, reinstall existing light fixtures, diffusers, and install a new shower, in Room 168A, Forsyth Building, Northeastern University. | $17,200 | [SF25957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF25957/) |
| Jan 14, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Interior Renovations for new classroom space. Includes demolition, new gypsum partitions, finishes, rework ductwork and electical/lighting. | $25,000 | [SF11105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF11105/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Plumbing | Installation of hand sink in Tatte Bakery Space 369 Huntington | $2,800 | [PL1904533](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904533/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Fire systems | Installing new fire alarm system to replace existing. Remove existing system wiring, devices, and control panels. | $2,418,226 | [ALT1847025](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1847025/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [370 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-huntington-av/) | 370 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Remove DX air handler and condensing unit. Replace with a chilled water air handler. utilizing building chilled water supply. | $84,182 | [SF1894517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894517/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | NEU, Shillman Hall Classroom Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264130 | $1,500 | [ELV1894600](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894600/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 830 ft SW | Other | Erect (2) 20x20 and (4) 10x20 tents on 9/6/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $3,730 | [SF1890643](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1890643/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [10 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-forsyth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Other | Erect 10x10 tent on 8/31/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $475 | [SF1887046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887046/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [55 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-forsyth-st/) | 370 ft W | Other | Erect 10x20 tent on 8/31/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $800 | [SF1885882](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885882/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 830 ft SW | Other | Erect 14x14 and 10x20 tents on 8/31/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,630 | [SF1885866](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885866/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 390 ft SE | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2.5" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14 | $2,500 | [ALT1873839](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873839/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [10 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-forsyth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | NU Speare ADA Ramp Lighting - Furnish & Install (4) Light Poles, (2) Bollard Tubes, (2) Bollard Heads, and (1) 20A-1P Circuit. | $75,000 | [E1882177](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882177/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Provide all labor to disconnect and make safe the existing electrical services serving the chiller unit. Furnish and install all conduit, supports, strut, and associated hardware required to prepare for the installation of the new chiller, panelboards, transformers, and disconnect switches. | $50,000 | [E1880089](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [409 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/409-huntington-av/) | 690 ft NW | Other | Verizon will replace antennas, equipment and enclosures per 5/17/2024 CDs by Dewberry Engineers Inc. This work was granted Building Permit ALT1441460 on 5/23/2023 and SF1689496 on 3/17/2025 but the work was not begun due to supply chain issues. | $362,300 | [SF1855212](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855212/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Renovations to existing space with wiring of new AHU units, RTU units, install 1 new panel, install duct smokes for new AHU's | $30,000 | [E1877179](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1877179/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Northeastern University annual maintenance permit | $51,000 | [E1874403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874403/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [324 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/324-huntington-av/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | NEU Dodge Hall - Chiller Replacement. Misc. Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring. KG-264128 | $74,800 | [ELV1873900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873900/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Install 39 data locations | $57,000 | [ELV1872272](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1872272/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Audio visual equipment/cable installation in an auditorium. | $23,000 | [ELV1863565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1863565/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 390 ft SE | Fire systems | Install 3 detection devices. Egan building | $2,500 | [EFA1870297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870297/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 770 ft W | Fire systems | Install 3 detection Devices WEST VILLAGE H | $2,500 | [EFA1870280](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870280/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | Install wiring for the new Fire pump and controller | $15,000 | [E1870295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870295/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 770 ft W | Electrical | Wire Replacement Fire Alarm Controller. Install wiring for a 60 HP motor | $18,000 | [E1870277](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870277/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Replacing sinks and faucets at Northeastern Univ as part of dorm upgrades. Removing old sinks and replacing with new. Exiting rough plumbing is remaining. | $150,000 | [PL1860763](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1860763/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 520 ft W | Plumbing | rework of drainage piping | $15,000 | [PL1858995](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858995/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Fire systems | Addition of 13 new control modules to control sound and lights on a fire alarm activation. (NU Shillman - Job #260260) | $6,800 | [EFA1864021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1864021/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [815 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-columbus-av/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Renovate Lvl 1 room &; Lvl 4 research lab. L1 Rm to be 1-HR fire rating and reclassified Control Area. L4 existing Group H-3 chem. storage be modified to allow reclassification as Group H-3/H-4. Apart from the H-3/H-4 room reclassification, the renovations do not change occup. classification or use. | $733,205 | [ALT1807917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1807917/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [30 Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-leon-st/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of grounding rod, bonding to generator, bonding to stage for one day | $1,300 | [E1773030](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1773030/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [440 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/440-huntington-av/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $95,040 | [ALT1851732](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851732/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 390 ft SE | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller | $95,040 | [ALT1851699](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851699/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Audio visual installation in classroom spaces on floors 1-4 | $28,000 | [ELV1860937](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1860937/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [10 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-forsyth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replace mechanical equipment at a Northeastern dormitory. Replacing a water cooled chiller and cooling tower, and the associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing needed to facilitate the replacement. A steel dunnage platform on the roof will be added for the new cooling tower to sit on. | $1,742,987 | [ALT1827940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1827940/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/) | 390 ft SE | Fire systems | Extension and relocation of an existing 2 1/2" standpipe hose valve within the mechanical penthouse to improve accessibility. No additional standpipe outlets are being added. The standpipe system shall remain compliant with NFPA 14. No Modifications to system demand, classification or configuration | $7,000 | [SF1851596](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851596/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Install 574 network cables for the HVAC system for floors: 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. | $196,846 | [ELV1857348](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1857348/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | install outlets and replace fixtures. Ell Hall, Blackman Auditorium | $28,000 | [E1852134](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852134/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [10 Speare Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-speare-pl/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Rerough plumbing for 8 washing machines and install washing machines at NU Speare Hall Laundry | $30,000 | [PL1855434](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855434/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [10 Speare Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-speare-pl/) | 760 ft N | Plumbing | Reconnect 8 existing gas dryers at NU Speare Hall | $10,000 | [G1855442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855442/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 560 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacing roof drains | $15,000 | [PL1855046](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855046/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | NEU Snell Library - Install provided 4/0 temporary Camlock cabling from existing supplied 1000 amp breaker to temporary chiller outside loading dock. Disconnect for removal after cooling season ends. Cox246x | $7,500 | [E1853005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1853005/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Install control wiring for new AHU 1 and 2 ACCU's | $35,000 | [ELV1851663](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851663/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [10 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-forsyth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | NEU Stetson W - (1) new panel in existing panel location - water cooled chiller & associated interlock wiring - (1) cooling tower & associated interlock wiring - refrigerant monitoring. Abs104x | $22,750 | [ELV1851657](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851657/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [10 Speare Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-speare-pl/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Install receptacles in designated locations. 10 Speare Hall | $9,800 | [E1847932](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847932/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [346 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/346-huntington-av/) | 560 ft NE | Roofing | Remove and replace generator section of roof on Ell Hall at Northeastern | $375,240 | [SF1850275](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850275/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | This scope of work includes selective demo, new acoustical wall panels, painting and electrical/lighting. | $160,896 | [SF1849814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849814/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [360 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/360-huntington-av/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Wire a temporary UPS in trailer to temporarily replace a failed internal to build UPS (emergency install) for NU Data center. (NU Richards Temp UPS - Job #260240) | $50,000 | [E1849387](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849387/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Work is to be done on floors 1-4 and consists of minor renovations to 13 existing classrooms. Scope includes new lighting, flooring and AV upgrades. No structural work or plumbing to be done. | $1,830,385 | [ALT1839498](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839498/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade of 13 classrooms on 4 floors, Add (2) 100 amp 3 phase 4 wire 208/120V 42 circuit branch panels on level 1 & 3. (NU Shillman Hall - Job #260260) | $450,000 | [E1849207](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849207/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 520 ft W | Fire systems | Add (2) duct smoke detectors to an existing fire alarm system @ 420 Huntington Ave | $4,200 | [EFA1847983](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1847983/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [420 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/420-huntington-av/) | 520 ft W | Electrical | Scope of work includes all electrical modifications required to support the replacement of an existing rooftop unit at 420 Huntington Avenue. Work includes disconnecting and removing existing electrical connections, providing new power. | $10,000 | [E1847971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847971/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Speare Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-speare-pl/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Speare Hall Laundry Room - Build new drywall partition, Tape, Paint, Flooring, Electrical & Plumbing | $49,000 | [SF1846273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846273/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [10 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-forsyth-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | This is for enabling the long form permit ALT1827940 for MEP upgrades. Upfront work includes select demolition to open up existing drywall and CMU walls as well as drywall and ACT ceilings for access to plumbing and electrical. Plumbing and Elec already have permits. PL1835172. E1841253. | $100,000 | [SF1846220](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846220/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Lighting retrofit of existing light fixtures. (Nu wvf - job #260160) | $200,000 | [E1846198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846198/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [805 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-columbus-av/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | This project is taking one large lab support space (469C) and dividing it into 2 smaller spaces (469C and 470C). This work will also include new casework in 469C including a new sink. 470C will also receive new casework. Original permit number was SF-1809746, we are updating to an ALT permit.eplan; | $206,282 | [ALT1818822](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818822/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [40a Leon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40a-leon-st/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | NEU West Campus F Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264144 | $320,950 | [ELV1841938](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1841938/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 45 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Remodel of office(s) in suite 114. (NE Conservatory of Music - Job #260430) | $28,500 | [E1899784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899784/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [30 Gainsborough St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-gainsborough-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Office renovations including minor demolition of existing office walls, frame a couple new office walls, swap out light fixtures, replace ceiling tiles and carpet. Replace existing HVAC unit and condenser. | $201,764 | [SF1883606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883606/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [144 Hemenway St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-hemenway-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Remove and replace boiler with like for like | $11,000 | [PL1890466](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1890466/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | 'Install new mainline disconnects, cab light disconnects, conduit and branch circuit wiring associated with elevator modernization in accordance with all applicable NEC and ANSI standards' Install new 100A copper MC Cable feeder from EMR to Main Electric room and install sub panel. | $34,335 | [E1896241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896241/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [87 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system per engineered drawings. | $168,544 | [ALT1888674](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1888674/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [87 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Installation of new fire alarm system per engineered drawings. | $168,544 | [EFA1886864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1886864/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [291-303a Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/291--303a-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace wood floor for tile, install new lighting and electrical outlets as needed, replace toilet and sink atr bathroom, prime and paint walls and ceilingWork to be done at 301 Huntington; | $25,000 | [SF1888359](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888359/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Other | Erect (2) 9x20 tents on 9/4/26, removal on 9/8/26. | $1,160 | [SF1885896](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1885896/) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | [87 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $375 | [G1888008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888008/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Replacement of FACU and updating firmware. | $25,000 | [ALT1871149](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871149/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [68 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Replace the Catholic Center roof. | $28,779 | [SF1860270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860270/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | Re-Connect Gas Line to 3 Roof Top Units | $5,000 | [G1880193](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1880193/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Install two smoke detectors,two pull stations,two horn strobes and one strobe in the bathroom, all to be connected to the existing fire alarm system in the building | $4,200 | [ALT1871673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871673/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace three existing rooftop make up air units with new MAU's. Work includes installation of associated duct work; new unit supports with minor structural reinforcement. | $1,411,000 | [ALT1838419](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1838419/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Electrical infrastructure work at the MFA - Attic- Basement Levels - West wing. Work to include; electrical power and distribution, new electrical equipment and infill flooring. | $150,000 | [SF1870771](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870771/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [709 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/709-columbus-av/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | City of boston event requiring generator | $500 | [ETS1871804](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1871804/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Install 3 detection Devices. International village | $2,500 | [EFA1870288](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870288/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Replace FACU only | $25,000 | [EFA1870836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870836/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Install 02 horn strobes in the dining area and Kitchen,01 strobe in the bathroom, install the pull stations and two smokes | $3,500 | [EFA1870572](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870572/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Install 3 Detection Devices. Davenport a | $2,500 | [EFA1870320](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1870320/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Install wiring for new Fire Pump and Controller. Davenport a | $14,000 | [E1870316](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870316/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Install wiring to Fire Alarm pump and Controller. International village | $15,000 | [E1870284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870284/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Furnish and Install 1 FBP | $1,500 | [ELV1869126](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1869126/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 1135 Tremont 6 NU Hockey Facility. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264321 | $3,535 | [ELV1868023](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1868023/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Add 03 / 20 amp circuit, replace two emergency lights with exit sign, wiring, electric gas, valve,and place dining area light | $2,800 | [E1866821](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1866821/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Connecting 36 furniture feeds on the 8th floor for Northeastern University | $1,100 | [E1862319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1862319/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1155-1175 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1155--1175-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | The scope of work includes selective demo, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $95,040 | [ALT1851709](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851709/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Scope of work includes installation of concrete pad, fire protection, fire alarm and electrical to accommodate the installation of a new fire pump controller. | $82,645 | [ALT1851458](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851458/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [742-744 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/742--744-columbus-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Replacing gas dryers in common area laundry room. | $3,645 | [G1861819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1861819/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [774 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/774-columbus-av/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | Install and secure exterior banners on building surfaces to advertise apartment availability. Measure and position banners for proper placement and visibility, using appropriate tools and equipment. Banners are 2x4 and 3x8 | $150 | [SF1859958](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859958/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | NEU, 1135 Tremont Renaissance Hall Levels 5 & 8 Renovation. MISC Low Voltage HVAC Control Wiring KG 264252 | $17,920 | [ELV1859009](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1859009/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Installing new fire alarm devices in the tenant space on the 6th floor. (NEU Locker Rooms) | $14,000 | [EFA1858217](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858217/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [86 Saint Stephen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-saint-stephen-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $1,557 | [SF1857209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1857209/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1035-1039 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1035--1039-tremont-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Tie in 1st floor restaurant kitchen Ansul to fire alarm system for supervision. | $2,000 | [EFA1858153](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1858153/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Renovation of existing space and installing new plumbing fixtures. | $91,500 | [PL1855068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855068/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Install 35 data locations on the 6th floor | $42,000 | [ELV1856689](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1856689/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [716-728 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/716--728-columbus-av/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope of work for 716 Columbus Ave includes painting, replacing carpet, installing base, and replacing one fan box unit. | $126,522 | [SF1855611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855611/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | NEU Davenport Bldg A - Demo of existing controls on (12) exhaust fans, (3) RTUs. (3) new RTUs & associated interlock. Abs103x | $55,205 | [ELV1851606](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851606/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Replacement of (3) roof top mechanical units,consisting of disconnect of old units and rewiring (1) for( 1 0of the new units | $42,000 | [E1851093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1851093/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Disconnect and reinstall (3) induct smoke detectors into new RTU units | $10,000 | [EFA1851101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1851101/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Remodel of new offices on level 6. (NU Hockey Locker Rooms - Job #260220) | $102,500 | [E1849391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849391/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Plumbing | Install 2 temporary natural gas heaters for outdoor event tent for the duration of 1 night. | $1,000 | [G1847808](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847808/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [465-479 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/465--479-huntington-av/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | Erect 50x82 and 9x71 tents on 5/12/26, removal on 5/15/26. | $15,375 | [SF1847118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847118/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [700 Columbus Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-columbus-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Enabling; work Replacing 3 roof top units with associated duct work | $5,000 | [SF1847067](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847067/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1135 Tremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1135-tremont-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Renovation of select areas on floors 5 & 8. (NU Ren Park 5&8 - Job #260140) | $15,600 | [EFA1846914](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1846914/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 11.

## More on this street

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

- [65 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-forsyth-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024
- [55 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/55-forsyth-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [50 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/50-forsyth-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024
- [45 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/45-forsyth-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [104 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-forsyth-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [105-107 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105--107-forsyth-st/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [110 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/110-forsyth-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [115 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/115-forsyth-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [120 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-forsyth-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [17-23 Forsyth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17--23-forsyth-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 02:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 11, 23:47 UTC.

Map, all 27 permits at this address and 97 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/70-forsyth-st/