# Building permits at 735 Metropolitan Av, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M new building at 704 Metropolitan Av, permitted Sep 16.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, May 6, 2025: Wall insulation/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 61 more permits (58 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 470 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | wall insulation/air sealing | $6,400 | [SF1698250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1698250/) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 1 window, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $1,616 | [SF1586718](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1586718/) |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family | $1,616 | [ALT1589258](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1589258/) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Plumbing | Install electric water heater | $1,400 | [PL530443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL530443/) |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Alteration or repair | install 5 replacement windows no structural changes | $2,058 | [SF185347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF185347/) |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Alteration or repair | replace flooring and rails on existing deck | $3,750 | [SF103185](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF103185/) |
| Jul 5, 2011 | Alteration or repair | remove side porch and rebuild to match existing remove old bulk head and install new one | $4,600 | [SF84531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF84531/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1025-1027 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1025--1027-river-st/) | 150 ft S | Demolition | For existing structure on 1025 River Street (not the new addresses 1025-1029). Demolish the existing 2F structure and replace with new 2F homes. Related to ERT 1840286 and 1840327 and ALT 1838961.Dig Safe#20262407316 | $60,000 | [SF1842543](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1842543/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [27 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/27-lexington-av/) | 640 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1906015](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906015/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [953 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/953-river-st/) | 960 ft E | Plumbing | Replace gas water heater | $1,100 | [PL1906792](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1906792/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/) | 560 ft N | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 400 amps add public meter | $10,000 | [E1903021](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903021/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [15 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-elm-st/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove 6 existing windows and replace with 6 new in-kind windows. | $12,179 | [SF1897758](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1897758/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [40-42 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40--42-arlington-st/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install 15 windows for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done on 2nd floor. | $17,708 | [SF1901636](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901636/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/) | 470 ft N | New building | Reduction in scope of work at BOA 8/25/25;Modified to: Erect a new Three story, 6 Unit Dwelling with two private roof decks and 7 uncovered parking at rear of building on Vacant 6,600 sqft parcel of land. Parking access will be through existing curb cut with access via a shared driveway easement wit | $1,385,000 | [ERT1693976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1693976/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Proposal of Shared Driveway Easement with 704 Metropolitan Ave. Reference easement ALT1719339 and building permit ERT1693976, both for parcel 704 Metropolitan Ave.*ISD Keeper of records confirmed existing three family 9.17.25 | $1,000 | [ALT1721906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1721906/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Repair the existing side deck/porch only. Do not touch the roof. Do not change the size or shape. Repair the existing structure only. Repair only. | $31,505 | [SF1894542](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894542/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [101 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/101-davison-st/) | 760 ft S | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of exterior walls using fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $131,700 | [SF1891313](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891313/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [970-972 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/970--972-river-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of exterior siding, rotting windows and door trim. | $28,000 | [SF1888941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1888941/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [25 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25-riverside-sq/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Legalize existing finished basement at 25 Riverside Square with bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry. Space to remain extension living space to unit one; no additional dwelling unit and no change in occupancy proposed. | $60,000 | [ALT1857669](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1857669/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [958 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/958-river-st/) | 870 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | HVAC, 4-zone, Ductless (Minisplit) | $30,400 | [SF1882388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1882388/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [35 Lexington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/35-lexington-av/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | Confirming occupancy of existing Single Family Residential Home; | Not listed | [ALT1840488](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1840488/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 340 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [SF1870047](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870047/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1032 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1032-river-st/) | 340 ft S | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.1 kw 10 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $72,300 | [E1870052](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870052/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Install an 8x10 storage shed in the back yard. Shed purchased at Home Depot and installed by Tuff Shed | $3,630 | [ALT1869435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1869435/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [25-27 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--27-elm-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 2 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $2,430 | [SF1871435](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871435/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [37 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-west-st/) | 870 ft SW | Roofing | replace the roof on home | $17,400 | [SF1872284](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872284/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [483 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/483-huntington-av/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $9,102 | [SF1867697](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867697/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [32 Riverside Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32-riverside-sq/) | 490 ft E | Plumbing | Re-pipe plumbing for bathroom in basement area. Install one washing machine hook-up. | $6,000 | [PL1859101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1859101/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Front and back deck replacement, rubber and siding on the small back area, single roof on the front porch, build new footings and install 6x6 pt posts. Please see attached contract. | $39,500 | [SF1853172](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853172/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1) toilet, size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $30,711 | [SF1846590](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846590/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [93-103 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93--103-arlington-st/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | add outlet for new deck being installed | $700 | [E1856270](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856270/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Install new replacement tub bath system - no structural work | $12,845 | [SF1849996](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849996/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1049 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1049-river-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Panel relocation. Unit 7 | $3,000 | [E1852357](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1852357/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 400 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [SF1846490](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1846490/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [68 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/68-arlington-st/) | 400 ft W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $41,400 | [E1846493](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846493/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [87 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/87-arlington-st/) | 860 ft NW | Roofing | Replace roof | $37,835 | [SF1848662](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1848662/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [88 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-arlington-st/) | 730 ft NW | Plumbing | Tub to shower remodel with an acrylic replacement unit and prefabricated base. Replace fixture and valve. R&R (1) vanity and (1), size for size and like for like. No structural work. | $4,959 | [PL1846598](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846598/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [78 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-west-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | Replace tub to tub | $1,500 | [PL1845141](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1845141/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [1099 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1099-river-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair existing rear deck | $30,000 | [SF1909211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1909211/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Relocate kitchen sink | $1,500 | [PL1907862](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907862/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Cap gas stove line | $100 | [G1907864](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1907864/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [20 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-west-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $8,275 | [SF1902534](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902534/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | kitchen update | $40,000 | [SF1895244](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895244/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [86 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-pierce-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Wire up a kitchen | $2,000 | [E1905206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905206/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | relocating meter outside and installing shunt trip breaker | $3,600 | [E1902992](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1902992/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. No Structural. | $78,534 | [SF1896878](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896878/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [946 River St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/946-river-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted solar pv - 29 panels - 11.89kW DC. Installation of Tesla ESS on exterior of building. | $54,974 | [E1896881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896881/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Make all necessary repairs to front porch, add additional structural support, remove existing decking, update and repair according to write up | $17,500 | [SF1899415](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899415/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | New plumbing for 3 full bathrooms, half bathroom, kitchen sink, pantry sink, washer machine connection, utility sink and tankless water heater. | $20,000 | [PL1892892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1892892/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Install a new tankless water heater, gas furnace and gas stove. | $6,000 | [G1892894](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1892894/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Full home renovation including removal of all existing electrical wiring, complete new wiring throughout the home, and service upgrade to a new 200-amp electrical service. | $29,000 | [E1865262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865262/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing | $4,943 | [SF1870194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870194/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [67 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-davison-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replacement of gas furnace | $8,000 | [G1881903](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1881903/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Bathroom fan upgrade only. | $850 | [E1881900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1881900/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [105 Arlington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/105-arlington-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm Residential existing Single Family Home: | Not listed | [ALT1871460](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871460/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Pending;alt1860397 occupancy committeeremove and replace 11 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $33,726 | [SF1859065](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1859065/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | wire fire alarm | $2,500 | [EFA1875778](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1875778/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [17 Laval St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-laval-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 1-family dwelling Related to Permit App #SF1859065 | Not listed | [ALT1860397](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860397/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [103 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/103-west-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Strip and re-roof | $13,000 | [SF1872425](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872425/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | New bath New kit New laundry Water heaters | $14,600 | [PL1873522](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873522/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Water heaters Stove | $6,800 | [G1873531](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1873531/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [132 Central Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-central-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | wire 4 units | $50,000 | [E1872319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872319/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [415 Huntington Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/415-huntington-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Air Sealing Attic blow in cellulose to achieve R-49 Blow in dense pack cellulose inside walls Replace 19 windows Earthwise Double Hung U-Value 0.18 - Certified Energy Star 7.0 | $23,980 | [SF1864450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864450/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [107 West St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-west-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to existing 1 family residence including kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, flooring, trim, paint, insulation, selective non-structural partition modifications, widening of existing interior openings, and related electrical/plumbing updates. Existing footprint and primary supp | $130,000 | [SF1853521](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853521/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-dell-av/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | I am putting a 6ft cedar wood fence on the back and side of my property. I had a professional survey completed last year and the fence will follow the property line on the east side of my house. In the back the fence will be located on the top of the hill above my property line. | $12,000 | [SF1847232](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847232/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4 Reddy Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-reddy-av/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Replace 2 variable speed bath fans, with controls. Site id: cap-36459 | $3,000 | [E1848646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1848646/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 35 sq of replacement siding - no structural work | $64,835 | [SF1844874](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844874/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [11 Dell Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-dell-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Install 29 replacement windows - no structural work | $25,062 | [SF1844865](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1844865/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested |  | 1025 to 1027 River St | 140 ft SW | To erect a two-family dwelling on Lot 1 | [BOA1901070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-14 |
| Requested |  | 21 Maida Te | 760 ft E | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 15 units with parking garage on newly subdivided lot | [BOA1782075](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |
| Requested |  | 17 Maida Te | 850 ft E | To erect a new 4-story Multi-Family Dwelling for 23 residential units with parking garage on newly… | [BOA1782070](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-09-23 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Metropolitan Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [738 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/738-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [725 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [706 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/706-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [704 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/704-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [703 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [700 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/700-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [694 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/694-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [686 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/686-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [655 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/655-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [634 Metropolitan Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/634-metropolitan-av/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-16 07:43 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 16, 01:17 UTC.

Map, all 7 permits at this address and 61 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/735-metropolitan-av/