# Building permits at 758-784 Shawmut Av, Boston, MA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $14M new building at 402 Melnea Cass Bl, permitted Sep 10. Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Feb 26, 2025: #774 only - combination boiler swap. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 26, 2025 | Plumbing | #774 only - combination boiler swap | $7,000 | [PL1694469](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1694469/) | | Feb 26, 2025 | Plumbing | #774 only - combination boiler swap | $7,000 | [G1694465](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1694465/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 34 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 580 ft E | Electrical | Installation of AV Cabling only. Roxbury Community Music Center | $25,000 | [ELV1903829](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1903829/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | temp service for tenant fit out while new service is swapped over in 2 weeks | $5,000 | [ETS1901790](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901790/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 580 ft E | Electrical | Structured Cabling and Security | $251,000 | [ELV1895198](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1895198/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Install 4 CCTV cameras. | $2,500 | [ELV1894410](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1894410/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Dunkin remodel. Wire for Dunkin equipment, install lighting. Wire for cash registers and signs to include (10) data wiring. Supply and install wiring for (2) air handlers, (2) AC condensers, interior digital menuboards, wiring for new office area, stand up coolers/freezers and interior speakers. | $34,500 | [E1887271](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1887271/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1 Taber St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-taber-st/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of occupancy from Retail #1 space for a Nail salon at #28 Warren Street within the #1 Taber Street new building. ERT1299710 Building Permit. Work done under SF1828994.eplan; | $25,000 | [ALT1833723](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1833723/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Installing 13 cat6 plenum data cables for communications | $2,500 | [ELV1882526](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1882526/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [12-24 Dade St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12--24-dade-st/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Secure existing steel platforms Railings, Support Brackets & Stairways on fire escape. Located outside front of the building from 1st to 2nd floors. Fire escape is in need of repair. | $7,850 | [SF1881530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1881530/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [2164-2168 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2164--2168-washington-st/) | 580 ft E | Sign | Installation of one non-illuminated cabinet sign for "Community Music Center of Boston" 18" x x 417" w. Approved by BPDA | $23,480 | [ALT1873580](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1873580/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Install a electric wall heater | $4,000 | [E1880115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880115/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [1011 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1011-harrison-av/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Roof top ballasted solar system. 108 silfab 530w solar panels. Unirac eco foot 2 ballasted racking. Solar edge inverter with solaredge optomizers. | $25,000 | [E1878418](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1878418/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 790 ft S | Fire systems | Adding new fire alarm | $19,585 | [EFA1866836](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1866836/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 790 ft S | Sign | Install (1) INTERN. Illum c/l (wall signage) & (2) new awnings - cvs | $25,453 | [ALT1860921](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1860921/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Fire systems | Provide new fire alarm devices in a tenant fit-up for a coffee shop/cafe on first floor of an existing building. | $6,000 | [EFA1867445](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1867445/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [133 Dewitt Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/133-dewitt-dr/) | 600 ft W | Electrical | Hook up generator on the field for a event | $750 | [ETS1861055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1861055/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [2136-2140 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2136--2140-washington-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Ground generator for outside event for the day | $1,800 | [ETS1858385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1858385/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2296-2306 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2296--2306-washington-st/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | Finished electrical work done and passed a rough inspection by other. | $20,000 | [E1856655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1856655/) | | May 27, 2026 | [32a-38 Warren St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/32a--38-warren-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | .change occupancy to Pharmacy- only (no retail) Interior renovation as per plans;Replacement of finishes and new fire alarm system. No egress or structural changes. Work to be performed at 32 Warren St. | $596,905 | [ALT1818241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818241/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1127-1131 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1127--1131-harrison-av/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | working on four floors. Wiring of heating and cooling low voltage controls | $12,000 | [ELV1851639](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1851639/) | | May 11, 2026 | [2147-2153 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2147--2153-washington-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Coffee shop | $60,000 | [PL1846250](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1846250/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater 1st floor mechanical room | $23,000 | [PL1905566](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1905566/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [2400 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2400-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Replace failed gas fired water heater | $23,000 | [G1905576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1905576/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [155 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/155-dudley-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | change of occupancy from beauty salon to a tattoo parlor with piercings and microblading.; No work to be done taking over existing space. | Not listed | [ALT1480224](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1480224/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [402 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/402-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | * Erect new 6 story multi family structure with 44 dwelling units, 3 gallery /retail space;and 1 live - work unit.;In conjunction with ERT1252882 (2 buildings on the same lot).;eplan --> BOA extension of decision valid until 11/04/25 -- extension of decision valid until 11/04/26 | $14,358,582 | [ERT1252887](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1252887/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [425-435 Melnea Cass Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/425--435-melnea-cass-bl/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Install non-illuminated letters to storefront to read "Revive Fitness" as approved by BPDA | $6,500 | [ALT1871915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871915/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [2451 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2451-washington-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Cross connection | $1,500 | [PL1877892](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1877892/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [97-99 Zeigler St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/97--99-zeigler-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown Cellulose insulation and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875400](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875400/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [14-16 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14--16-winslow-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attics | $3,160 | [SF1875391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875391/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8-10 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/8--10-winslow-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air sealing at attic | $3,160 | [SF1875385](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875385/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2-4 Winslow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2--4-winslow-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Add blown cellulose and air seal at attic | $6,050 | [SF1875339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875339/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [160 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/160-dudley-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Demolition | Removal of storage building, building is 13 sft x 25 sqt x 11 ft high single story building | $8,800 | [SF1867549](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867549/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [150-156 Dudley St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/150--156-dudley-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Retrofit installation of electrical refrigeration controls on existing walk-in cooler. | $5,000 | [E1874123](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874123/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1917 Washington St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1917-washington-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | to operated a gas powered generator for an outdoor event on the 22th of August 12pm - 4pm.(amplifier and speakers). | $750 | [ETS1873573](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1873573/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1010 Harrison Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1010-harrison-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Preventative maintenance & testing to be performed on existing switchgear located @ Goodwill, 1010 Harrison Ave. | $2,500 | [E1861537](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861537/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Approved | Aug 11, 2026 | 1013 Harrison Av | 0.20 mi E | To change vacant lot to ancillary use to technical college on 1011 Harrison Ave. The area to be fenced… | [BOA1820136](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-10 | | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 2173 to 2189 Washington St | 420 ft E | To change the occupancy to include culinary trade school | [BOA1861457](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-06-15 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Shawmut Av with permits, nearest house number first: - [757 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/757-shawmut-av/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [535-539 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/535--539-shawmut-av/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [521 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/521-shawmut-av/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026 - [516 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/516-shawmut-av/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [515 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/515-shawmut-av/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [507 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/507-shawmut-av/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [482-490 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/482--490-shawmut-av/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 - [478 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/478-shawmut-av/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [476 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/476-shawmut-av/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [467-471 Shawmut Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/467--471-shawmut-av/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-09 18:05 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 9, 13:17 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 34 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/758--784-shawmut-av/