701 E Eighth St

Boston, MA 02127

At this address

15 permits on record. Newest issued Oct 14: Replace existing windows,repointing.and replace shingles on mansard

Within ¼ mile

121 more permits (116 projects) issued since May 1. One is for a new building, 870 ft away.

Teardown, rebuild

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

1. Replace existing windows,repointing.and replace shingles on mansard

   Roofing
   Oct 14$137,060
2. Replacement gas combination boiler

   Plumbing
   Jun 25, 2022$15,880
3. Kitchen cabinets being replaced

   Plumbing
   May 2, 2022$3,000
4. Replace existing gas stove

   Plumbing
   May 2, 2022$300
5. Kitchen remodel Partiality demo kitchen ( selective demo ) Demo and dispose kitchen cabinets Demo and dispose…

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 7, 2022$34,857
6. Replacement gas combination boiler

   Plumbing
   Feb 10, 2022$15,880
7. Run natural gas line for grill

   Plumbing
   Oct 19, 2021$500
8. 5 replacement windows

   Alteration or repair
   Jul 6, 2020$11,590
9. Replacing tap box in first floor unit

   Electrical
   Sep 27, 2017$500
10. Replace backflow preventer

    Plumbing
    Dec 2, 2013not listed
11. Replace boiler

    Plumbing
    Dec 2, 2013not listed
12. Remove existing rubber roofing

    Roofing
    Nov 20, 2013$16,870
13. Move kitchen plug add island plug disconnect and reconnect appliances

    Electrical
    Jul 30, 2010$450
14. Demo Kitchen and repairing any damaged floorboards and installing new hardwood and refinishing floor

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 29, 2010$8,500
15. Remove and reinstall kitchen sink

    Plumbing
    Jul 29, 2010$500

1. Wiring replacement for ductless system × 2 permits

   695 E Eighth St · 55 ft W · Electrical
   Sep 15 to 21$1,637
2. Relocating gas stove

   194 M St · 130 ft SE · Plumbing
   Jun 26$1,800
3. I.E Install 4 double hung windows

   690 E Eighth St · 150 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Jun 8$5,259
4. Remodeling second floor half bathroom and full bath

   194 M St · 130 ft SE · Plumbing
   Jun 8$8,900
5. Wire kitchen,full bath and half bath

   194 M St · 130 ft SE · Electrical
   Jun 1$4,000
6. Remodel kitchen and 2 bathrooms Install new hardwood floor where needed Install blue board and plaster on…

   194 M St · 130 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   May 27$58,000
7. Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace

   4 Barrett Av · 150 ft SW · Plumbing
   May 27$15,000
8. Bathroom update, new fan, 3 4" wafers, whirlpool circuit

   720 E Eighth St · 210 ft NE · Electrical
   May 7$1,500

1. Replace water damaged wall board on 1st and 2nd floor removed by insurance company

   713-725 E Seventh St · 560 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 14$35,000
2. Insulate exterior walls

   617 E Eighth St · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Oct 13$12,000
3. Install new toilet and sink on 3rd floor, new kitchen faucet on 2nd

   713-725 E Seventh St · 560 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 13$2,500
4. 713 east 6th fixture change

   703-705 E Sixth St · 680 ft NE · Plumbing
   Oct 5$3,000
5. Demo finishes to existing bath

   685-685g E Fifth St · 900 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$49,157
6. Install 1 replacement entry door - no structural work Work to be done at 183 L Street

   185 L St · 630 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$2,816
7. Electrical service upgrade and rewire 3 units

   1726-1728 Columbia Rd · 440 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 28$48,000
8. Replace existing tub valve only with new tub valve only

   124 Marine Rd · 300 ft SW · Plumbing
   Sep 24$1,500
9. Renovation of shared front porch including replacement of steps and painting of columns and overhang

   67 Marine Rd · 940 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$16,325
10. Renovation to shared front porch of the building

    65 Marine Rd · 960 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 15$16,325
11. Construct new 3-story, 5-unit residential building with elevator

    595 E Seventh St · 870 ft W · New building
    Sep 14$2,484,000
12. Repair gas leak and test gas piping

    159 N St · 730 ft NE · Plumbing
    Sep 3$500
13. Replace electrical meter socket and install 2 baseboard heaters

    190 L St · 480 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 31$6,000
14. Replace old wood deck board to composite deck board

    172 Marine Rd · 430 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$8,000
15. Remove and replace the existing windows

    703-705 E Sixth St · 680 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$11,500
16. Furnace replacement at 659 as 657 does not appear in the address tab

    657 E Seventh St · 340 ft NW · Plumbing
    Aug 19$8,000
17. Install hardwired smoke detectors

    1754 Columbia Rd · 390 ft SE · Fire systems
    Aug 19$2,000
18. Complete rewire 3rd floor

    1754 Columbia Rd · 390 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 19$10,000
19. Remodeling × 2 permits

    1754 Columbia Rd · 390 ft SE · Plumbing
    Aug 15 to 17$12,000
20. Install new addressable fire alarm system for 4 residential units

    190 L St · 480 ft W · Fire systems
    Aug 17$10,000
21. Grill fire pit

    144 M St · 620 ft N · Plumbing
    Aug 10$2,000
22. Remove all plaster, lathes, doors

    590 E Seventh St · 970 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$40,000
23. Confirm Occupancy of existing single family home

    122 M St · 880 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3not listed
24. AC in basement

    120 Marine Rd · 330 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 31$6,500
25. Demolition of existing 2 family structure

    595 E Seventh St · 870 ft W · Demolition
    Jul 30$20,000
26. Replacement of top-most roof system and removal of entire chimney

    617 E Eighth St · 810 ft W · Roofing
    Jul 28$28,688
27. Pending;ALT1875646 Occupancy Committee.Requesting SF permit for select interior demo

    122 M St · 880 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$10,000
28. Boiler replacement × 2 permits

    657 E Seventh St · 340 ft NW · Plumbing
    Jul 16$7,000
29. Change of occupancy from a 3 family dwelling to a 4 family dwelling by way of legalizing the existing…

    190 L St · 480 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$45,000
30. Remove & replace 1 patio door: like for like size

    703 E Fifth St · 970 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$7,515
31. Siding and dec repairs

    5 Viking St · 360 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 7$46,333
32. Roof deck gfci receptacle

    146h-146 M St · 590 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 6$1,500
33. Confirm occupancy as Single-Family Dwelling

    671 E Sixth St · 600 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 2$500,000
34. Add new HVAC system in unit, instal new kitchen

    1754 Columbia Rd · 390 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 25$200,000
35. Remove and dispose of existing wood decking and railing

    685-687 E Sixth St · 610 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$10,000
36. Gas furnace replacement

    211 L St · 580 ft W · Plumbing
    Jun 5$6,500
37. Drain line repair

    725 E Sixth St · 760 ft NE · Plumbing
    Jun 4$1,500
38. Install State 40 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
39. Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement

    137 M St · 730 ft N · Plumbing
    May 26$1,500
40. Install low voltage alarm system consisting of only burglary devices in Units 1 and 2

    611 E Seventh St · 720 ft NW · Electrical
    May 20$2,200
41. Remodeling

    670 E Eighth St · 320 ft W · Plumbing
    May 15$3,000
42. Adding gas line for 2 laundry dryers and common meter

    225 L St · 590 ft W · Plumbing
    May 15$500
43. Replace exterior trim, new decking and reset handrails

    129 Marine Rd · 350 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 12$51,050
44. Install one backflow preventer in Unit 1 for boiler replacement

    191 L St · 590 ft W · Plumbing
    May 12$500
45. Replace boiler serving Unit 1

    191 L St · 590 ft W · Plumbing
    May 11$13,000
46. Repair front stairs & railings, demo 8x12 shed from rear yard

    210 L St · 480 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 8$5,000
47. Disconnect and reconnect outside electrical meter for siding work

    645 E Sixth St · 660 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 8$800
48. Install new low voltage fire alarm system based on fire alarm plans submitted

    670 E Eighth St · 320 ft W · Fire systems
    May 6$15,000
49. Replace 4 windows

    620 E Seventh St · 720 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 5$6,757
50. Bathroom remodel on 2nd floor

    663 E Seventh St · 320 ft NW · Plumbing
    May 4$5,000
51. Wire entire 3 units

    670 E Eighth St · 320 ft W · Electrical
    May 4$45,000

1. Plumbing work in basement, toilet and lav

   3 Beckler Av · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
   Oct 14$2,500
2. 30 gal electric water heaterwork to be done at secondary address 779 east sixth st

   147-149 O St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,600
3. National Grid shut off meter - replace pipe where it's leaking

   328 K St · 0.21 mi W · Plumbing
   Sep 30$500
4. Remodel of the first floor unit

   755-757 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
   Sep 28$5,000
5. Service upgrade to 400 AMP service - Kitchen remodel 1st floor unit & 2nd floor unit

   3 Beckler Av · 0.23 mi NW · Electrical
   Sep 25$27,500
6. Water Heater, work to be done at 779 East 6th St.

   147-149 O St · 0.24 mi NE · Plumbing
   Sep 24$1,850
7. Partial siding replacement, remove cedar shake and install vinyl siding back side of the building

   723 E Fifth St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 17$13,674
8. Rough water waste and vent for a small bath and a half bath

   81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Plumbing
   Sep 15$25,000
9. Change occupancy from restaurant

   81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$500,000
10. New plumbing for 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen sink, Dishwasher -Diosposal

    755-757 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NE · Plumbing
    Sep 14$8,000
11. Move existing gas line, for a stove

    755-757 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NE · Plumbing
    Sep 14$600
12. Existing restaurant expansion - extend initiating and notification circuits into new space

    81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Fire systems
    Sep 10$14,500
13. Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family

    660 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9not listed
14. Exploratory demo to review structure and removal of trash

    81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$7,500
15. Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement

    656 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Fire systems
    Sep 8$3,000
16. Complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting

    658 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Electrical
    Sep 4$20,000
17. 2 electric water heaters in basement 1st floor - plumbing work - kitchen sink

    3 Beckler Av · 0.23 mi NW · Plumbing
    Sep 3$13,800
18. Amendment to ALT1782055 Change cellar stair run to accommodate new kitchen layout

    569 E Seventh St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$40,000
19. Remove and install new kitchen cabinets and counters

    3 Beckler Av · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$25,000
20. Remodel kitchen sink, half bathroom and full bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 27$8,000
21. Install gas stove

    13 Beckler Av · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 27$1,000
22. Install 2 water heaters × 2 permits

    81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 25 to 27$10,000
23. Swap 3 gas stoves

    760 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    Aug 25$1,000
24. Remove existing roof deck (permit #ALT 2341 issued 1/30/1987 & existing roof deck rebuilt SF412685 9/30/2014)…

    41 Swallow St · 0.25 mi NE · Roofing
    Aug 14$28,700
25. Install hardwood flooring, R&R staircase risers

    13 Beckler Av · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$88,900
26. Rewire two bedrooms apartment one kitchen one bathroom

    289-291 Emerson St · 0.22 mi N · Electrical
    Aug 11$8,800
27. Installation of code-required receptacles

    582 E Seventh St · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 11$5,800
28. Renovation of current unoccupied area adjacent to existing restaurant for additional space for seating…

    81-85a L St · 0.25 mi NW · Electrical
    Aug 11$20,000
29. Chimney repair

    660 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 7$29,000
30. Light renovation

    582 E Seventh St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 17$30,000
31. Replacement of 2 combination boilers × 2 permits

    590 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jul 16$7,500
32. Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove

    309-311 Emerson St · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jul 14$500
33. Swapping out 2 panels and redoing a bathroom

    13 Beckler Av · 0.22 mi NW · Electrical
    Jul 14$5,000
34. Interior renovation of existing condominium unit consisting of a kitchen and bathroom remodel

    755-757 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$35,000
35. Replacement of (1) 4-Panel Sliding Patio Door

    47 Marine Rd · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$21,604
36. Correct to verbiage on original Long form

    658 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$5,000
37. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    620 E Fifth St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$8,000
38. Remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures

    309-311 Emerson St · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 7$3,000
39. 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, vanity and toilet

    750-752 E Sixth St · 0.21 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jul 6$2,500
40. Remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath

    309-311 Emerson St · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 30$10,000
41. Gas stove

    593 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 18$250
42. New gas piping to the following items

    597 E Sixth St · 0.20 mi NW · Plumbing
    Jun 16$5,000
43. Renovate kitchen and bath in each unit, carpentry and paint throughout

    289-291 Emerson St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$60,000
44. Remodel master and guest bathrooms

    99-101 M St · 0.21 mi N · Plumbing
    Jun 9$3,900
45. In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo & installing a vanity light bar

    132-134 N St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 9$3,350
46. Full rewire of three one bedroom one bathroom apartment

    760 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 8$18,000
47. Chimney Repointing & Repair Loose Brick VIOLATION# V892837

    325 K St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$3,400
48. Confirm occupancy as an existing 2 family dwelling

    289-291 Emerson St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4not listed
49. Renovation 3 family add 2 laundry boxes swap 3 shower valves and new drains new kitchen stubouts and finsh…

    760 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jun 3$20,000
50. Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM

    658 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$828,300
51. Relocate piping to outside meter bars for relocation of gas meters and tes

    591 E Sixth St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 27$1,500
52. Disconnect wiring of existing house and complete new wiring for the new single family house

    569 E Seventh St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
    May 26$27,000
53. # 6 Master & Guest Bathroom remodels - to include demo

    99-101 M St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 19$66,710
54. Re-venting water tanks what were backdrafting

    596 E Sixth St · 0.21 mi NW · Plumbing
    May 12$1,000
55. 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas

    760 E Fourth St · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
    May 8$10,000
56. Kitchen reno

    593 E Fifth St · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    May 4$5,500
57. Remodel three Bathrooms and three kitchens

    760 E Sixth St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 1$196,285

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Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary: AppProv, "approved with conditions".

1. Zoning appeal: "This is for 315 emerson st, south boston, parcel #0602578010 no work to be done confirm use…"

   313 Emerson St · 0.21 mi N · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1905560
   Filed Sep 29
2. To build addition per attached plans

   771 E Fourth St · 0.22 mi N · Requested · city: "Community Process" · case BOA1707632
   Filed Apr 9, 2025
3. Zoning appeal: "CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING DETACHED TWO STORY…"

   722r E Eighth St · 280 ft NE · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1820617
   Decided Sep 18hearing Sep 8
4. Zoning appeal: "Interior renovation of an existing commercial space to convert laundromat into ice cream…"

   90 to 92 L St · 0.22 mi NW · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1840166
   Decided Sep 18hearing Sep 8
5. To erect a 4th story addition to increase living space with no change to occupancy

   176 L St · 530 ft NW · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" · case BOA1833514
   Decided Aug 21hearing Aug 11
6. To change the occupancy from two family to single family

   590 E Eighth St · 0.24 mi W · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1838243
   Decided Jul 24hearing Jul 14
7. To change occupancy from single-family and store, to a two-family…

   682 to 684 E Fifth St · 0.19 mi N · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1823198
   Decided Jul 17hearing Jun 11
8. Zoning appeal; the city gives no description.

   595 E Seventh St · 880 ft W · Approved · city: "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" · case BOA1850006
   Decided Jun 26hearing Jun 16

• 695 E Eighth St newest permit Sep 21, 2026
• 690 E Eighth St newest permit Jun 8, 2026
• 683 E Eighth St newest permit Oct 15, 2024
• 720 E Eighth St newest permit May 7, 2026
• 682 E Eighth St newest permit Mar 27, 2026
• 722 E Eighth St newest permit Oct 30, 2025
• 724 E Eighth St newest permit Sep 24, 2025
• 670 E Eighth St newest permit May 15, 2026
• 666 E Eighth St newest permit Jun 11, 2025
• 641 E Eighth St newest permit Jun 25, 2025

Boston Inspectional Services Department updated its data Oct 15, 2026. We checked it Oct 16, 01:12 UTC. See the city's official records.

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker. We read it Oct 15, 18:47 UTC.

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