# Building permits at 760-762 E Fifth St, Boston, MA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $828,300 alteration or repair at 658 E Fifth St, permitted Jun 1.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 11: Remodel 1st floor Unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 109 more permits (107 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Remodel 1st floor Unit per plans | $295,365 | [SF1907229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907229/) |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Electrical | new bathroom and closet lighting | $2,000 | [E1418977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1418977/) |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Plumbing | new bathroom | Not listed | [PL1415391](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1415391/) |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Install new bathroom, with tub, vanity and toilet. Board/plaster tile and paint the bathroom. Install new door and hardware. | $52,000 | [SF1411443](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1411443/) |
| May 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove/dispose of existing vinyl siding on the front, back and one side of the property. Install new vinyl siding to the front, back and one side of the property. | $20,500 | [SF1179116](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1179116/) |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door and 1 storm door for replacement no structural changes | $2,741 | [SF996957](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF996957/) |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Alteration or repair | demo existing kitchen cabinets and counter tops and disposal of debris. installation of new customer supplied cabinets. reinstallation of existing appliances. | $18,300 | [SF39450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF39450/) |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Alteration or repair | reconnect existing dish washer and garbage disposal install new kitchen sink and faucet upon completion of kitchen cabinet replacement. | $300 | [PL39511](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL39511/) |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Plumbing | reconnect existing gas stove and new gas dryer after kitchen renovation | $200 | [G39508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G39508/) |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Electrical | replace existing kitchen outlets with gfci outlets. add four new circuits for kitchen. | $800 | [E39448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E39448/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 120 ft S | Electrical | Remodel of the first floor unit | $5,000 | [E1903638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903638/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,500 | [ETS1901812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901812/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 120 ft S | Plumbing | new plumbing for 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen sink, Dishwasher -Diosposal | $8,000 | [PL1900762](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1900762/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 120 ft S | Plumbing | Move existing gas line, for a stove | $600 | [G1901079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901079/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Strip all walls and ceilings to the studs demo baths and kitchens to studs | $35,000 | [SF1883832](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883832/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing condominium unit consisting of a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Kitchen work includes demolition and replacement of existing cabinets etc., and associated plumbing and electrical work. Bathroom work includes demolition and installation of shower etc. | $35,000 | [SF1871725](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871725/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 59 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [713-725 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/713--725-e-seventh-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace water damaged wall board on 1st and 2nd floor removed by insurance company. replace floor tile on 3rd floor bathroom and kitchens. Reinstall vanity in 3rd floor bathroom and reinstall kitchen cabinets, prime and re paint walls and ceiling at 713-725 Unit 3 | $35,000 | [SF1907340](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907340/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [713-725 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/713--725-e-seventh-st/) | 840 ft SW | Plumbing | Install new toilet and sink on 3rd floor, new kitchen faucet on 2nd | $2,500 | [PL1909350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1909350/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [132 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132-p-st/) | 860 ft E | Roofing | Front Mansard Re-Roof | $14,250 | [SF1907068](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1907068/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 720 ft SW | Plumbing | 713 east 6th fixture change | $3,000 | [PL1907225](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907225/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [147-149 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-o-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | 30 gal electric water heaterwork to be done at secondary address 779 east sixth st | $1,600 | [E1903508](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903508/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [685-685g E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685--685g-e-fifth-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo finishes to existing bath. Install new finishes and fixtures. Minor modifications to plumbing and electrical as needed. | $49,157 | [SF1905628](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905628/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | siding and trim replacement | $43,048 | [SF1902209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902209/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of two water heaters | $1,500 | [PL1904181](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1904181/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $800 | [G1904197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904197/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [147-149 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-o-st/) | 460 ft SE | Plumbing | Water Heater, work to be done at 779 East 6th St. | $1,850 | [PL1903976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1903976/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as a 2 family dwellingNO RECORD OF OCCUPANCY;Gerald matin III;Phone: Email; | Not listed | [ALT1903029](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1903029/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Shower to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, install flooring | $23,332 | [SF1901440](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901440/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | Shower to shower conversion in 1st floor bathroom, replace toilet & lav | $4,500 | [PL1901442](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901442/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [723 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fifth-st/) | 250 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Partial siding replacement, remove cedar shake and install vinyl siding back side of the building | $13,674 | [SF1896851](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896851/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1836 Columbia Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1836-columbia-rd/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove 29 existing windows and replace with 29 new windows. No structural work | $45,900 | [SF1896960](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896960/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [159 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/159-n-st/) | 650 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair gas leak and test gas piping. | $500 | [G1896006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896006/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | swap 3 gas stoves | $1,000 | [G1855708](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855708/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace the existing windows, remove and repair damaged rear deck. | $11,500 | [SF1887964](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887964/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [88 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-o-st/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing single family dwelling | Not listed | [ALT1863824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1863824/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [887 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/887-e-fourth-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Replaced furnace, venting, air intake and gas supply were ran brand new. | $22,500 | [G1888565](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1888565/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [41 Swallow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-swallow-st/) | 270 ft SE | Roofing | Remove existing roof deck (permit #ALT 2341 issued 1/30/1987 & existing roof deck rebuilt SF412685 9/30/2014) Rebuild the roof deck to existing dimensions. Structurally secure the roof deck posts to the roof. | $28,700 | [SF1887824](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887824/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Relocate meters from basement to outside of house add a common meter and panel | $6,900 | [E1888087](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888087/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [PL1886450](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1886450/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | water heater replacement | $650 | [G1886448](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1886448/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [144 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/144-m-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | grill fire pit | $2,000 | [G1884403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884403/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [122 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-m-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Confirm Occupancy of existing single family home | Not listed | [ALT1875646](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1875646/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [122 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-m-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Pending;ALT1875646 Occupancy Committee.Requesting SF permit for select interior demo. Remove all interior finishes and any non-loadbearing walls. All utilities will be cut &; capped prior to demo starting. No Dumpster on site, debris will be live loaded into trucks. | $10,000 | [SF1874984](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874984/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 11 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $22,732 | [SF1875438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875438/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [803 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-e-fifth-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | to construct a 8x6 storage shed not to be lived in or for commercial use | $3,243 | [ALT1858856](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1858856/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Electrical | REAR OF HOUSE; Provide one dedicated 120V/20 amp circuit and install lockable service disconnect (GE part# TH3221R disconnect with aux. switch: GE THAUX61S 30A SPDT) for exterior wheelchair lift. Also provide ONE telephone line, ONE exterior light and ONE service receptacle. | $3,000 | [E1873702](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1873702/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [782 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782-e-fourth-st/) | 620 ft NW | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing, doors & windows, siding Aerial lift to be used for the front elevation | $294,500 | [SF1872917](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1872917/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair and sister the existent joist on the deck. • Install the concrete and level the floor where the new wheelchair exterior lift will be installed. • Sister the existent joist on the back deck for the new wheelchair exterior lift installation on the back side of the house from the first floor to  | $27,900 | [ALT1851916](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1851916/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 1 patio door: like for like size; no structural changes | $7,515 | [SF1870967](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870967/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [815 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/815-e-fourth-st/) | 360 ft NW | Plumbing | Remodel 2 bathrooms, laundry closet and kitchen. (Unit # 1- First floor) | $5,000 | [PL1867775](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1867775/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [873 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/873-e-fourth-st/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | As-of-right roof deck for unit 3, using existing headhouse access. | $10,000 | [ALT1818206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1818206/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [750-752 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/750--752-e-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | 1st Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, vanity and toilet. No structural change. (Other is a valve) | $2,500 | [PL1868145](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1868145/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [146h-146 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146h--146-m-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | roof deck gfci receptacle. | $1,500 | [E1867817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867817/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | 225A/100a span main panel installation | $3,500 | [E1868055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868055/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 920 ft NE | Solar | Rooftop solar 13 panels 5.33 kwdc two 15kw energy storage system to be installed on exterior wall | $91,245 | [E1868053](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868053/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [823 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-fifth-st/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | New branch circuits to panel.outlets switches lights | $20,000 | [E1864649](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864649/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [88 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/88-o-st/) | 440 ft NE | Roofing | Mansard Re-Roof | $14,500 | [SF1860209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860209/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 930 ft N | Plumbing | Fire place connection | $700 | [G1858324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858324/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [99-101 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-m-st/) | 970 ft W | Plumbing | Remodel master and guest bathrooms | $3,900 | [PL1858652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858652/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [132-134 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-n-st/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | In their 1st floor bathroom we are replacing their bath vent fan combo & installing a vanity light bar | $3,350 | [E1847655](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847655/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [685-687 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685--687-e-sixth-st/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and dispose of existing wood decking and railing. Deck size is approximately 8' x 20'. Install new composite decking boards and new 42" metal railing. All existing flashing and support beans remain in good standing and do not need to be replaced. | $10,000 | [SF1853536](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1853536/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Full rewire of three one bedroom one bathroom apartment | $18,000 | [E1855306](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1855306/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [896 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/896-e-fourth-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Mini split install | $2,000 | [E1850246](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850246/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [725 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/725-e-sixth-st/) | 610 ft SW | Plumbing | drain line repair | $1,500 | [PL1855881](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855881/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | renovation 3 family add 2 laundry boxes swap 3 shower valves and new drains new kitchen stubouts and finsh for 3 bathrooms | $20,000 | [PL1855706](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855706/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace water heater in the basement | $1,800 | [PL1855005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855005/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1855008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855008/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | Install State 40 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [PL1844569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844569/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 980 ft W | Plumbing | Install State, 40 Gallon, Gas Hot Water Heater in the Basement. | $1,500 | [G1844576](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1844576/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [99-101 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/99--101-m-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | # 6 Master & Guest Bathroom remodels - to include demo, insulation, plumbing, wiring, tiling, new cabinets, counters no structural | $66,710 | [SF1847814](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847814/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | Walk in shower install on second floor bathroom while keeping vase and vanity in the same place. | $3,000 | [PL1849139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1849139/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Bathroom Reno | $1,800 | [E1846336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846336/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | mini split wiring 1-2 floor | $5,000 | [E1845835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845835/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Install communication cable for mini split units. | $5,000 | [ELV1845245](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845245/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 320 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remodel three Bathrooms and three kitchens | $196,285 | [SF1843405](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843405/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 44 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [53 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/53-m-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Install 1 entry door for replacement. No structural changes. Work to be done in unit 2. | $4,857 | [SF1908871](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1908871/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [858-860 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/858--860-e-second-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing Navien CH combi with new Navien NCB-H combi | $12,000 | [PL1907926](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1907926/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [810-812 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/810--812-e-third-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install for 810 E 3rd | $1,200 | [ELV1906011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1906011/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Emergency Repairs post on the front porch is sinking and causing porches to lean forward jack porches up, replace footing with a wide base and reset support column in to place. Work needs to be done imediately | $14,825 | [SF1901868](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901868/) |
| Sep 27, 2026 | [840 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/840-e-second-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Replacing the entire HVAC system. The previous system had a boiler feeding a hydrocoil inside of a air handler. We are capping the connections to this boiler, bringing up a gas line to feed a newly installed furnace to be vented through the side of the building. | $25,000 | [G1902254](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902254/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Apt: 202 - Replace kitchen sink, garbage disposal, dish washer and ice maker. | $2,000 | [PL1902800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1902800/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | Apt 202 - Reconnected gas line for stove | $800 | [G1902811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902811/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Three unit condo building has suffered water damaged from a broken sprinkler pipe. Demo has been completed by restoration company. Applying for a permit to insulate, drywall, install wood floors, re-install kitchen cabinets and trim. This permit for work on Units #1 and #3 and garage only | $200,000 | [SF1891561](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891561/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy of existing 2 Family; | Not listed | [ALT1883826](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1883826/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $15,840 | [SF1894223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894223/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [656 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/656-e-fifth-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system throught 3 units and basement | $3,000 | [EFA1897640](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1897640/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | Amend ALT1788613 to revise the permit scope and associated plans/documents to reflect a change in occupancy from five (5) dwelling units to six (6) dwelling units. Revise plans to identify the proposed First Floor and remove references to a basement to show Ground level; No additional construction w | Not listed | [A1897879](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1897879/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | complete renovation upgrade electrical service and receptacles and lighting | $20,000 | [E1896421](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896421/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [145 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/145-farragut-rd/) | 0.25 mi E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1895525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895525/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1894228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894228/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Furnace replacement at 659 as 657 does not appear in the address tab | $8,000 | [G1885656](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1885656/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Fire systems | Install wiring/boxes/raceway for Basement - 4 Strobes, 1 Pull Station, 1 Heat detector existing units - 5 Heat detectors, 5 strobes Building - Tamper/flows, sprinkler bell, exterior strobe Devices to be furnished by monitoring company | $5,000 | [EFA1845828](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1845828/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [921r-923r E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921r--923r-e-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Addition | Top floor renovation and expansion no change in occupancy, use or egress. | $32,800 | [ALT1754249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1754249/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Chimney repair | $29,000 | [SF1883819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883819/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [821 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/821-e-third-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Adding a non-structural floating deck off 3rd floor study to existing permit ALT1659804. [ePlans] | $12,000 | [A1850011](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1850011/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [823 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove 1 existing door unit and replace with 1 new door unit. No structural work | $9,029 | [SF1874038](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874038/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $7,000 | [PL1872347](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1872347/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [657 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/657-e-seventh-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Plumbing | Boiler replacement | $7,000 | [G1872353](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1872353/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Install new 30 inch free standing gas stove. | $500 | [G1870527](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1870527/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | ;Correct to verbiage on original Long form; ALT1746231. Full renovation, walls, floors, electric, plumbing, insulation, heating and cooling, 2 new kitchens, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, including living area renovations of basement level.; | $5,000 | [A1863961](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1863961/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Unit 3 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in stairwell, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining, and living areas. Includes panel relocation, device/fixture replacement, targeted rewiring, new circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, testing, and code compliance. | $36,139 | [E1869915](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869915/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Unit 2 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in affected bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining, and living areas. Includes device replacement, targeted rewiring, lighting, thermostat relocation, testing, and code-compliant electrical restoration. | $25,459 | [E1869912](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869912/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Unit 1 Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in affected areas only. Includes make-safe, damaged wiring/device replacement, AFCI breakers, bedroom, hallway, kitchen/dining/living receptacles, GFCI devices, lighting, switches, new kitchen circuits, testing, and code compliance. | $17,859 | [E1869906](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869906/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Common Area & Garage Electrical Restoration: repair sprinkler water damage in building common areas and affected garage only. Includes damaged wiring/device removal, new lighting, receptacles, switches, smoke detectors, intercom/door strike wiring, GFCI protection, testing, and code compliance. | $36,559 | [E1869899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869899/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | remodel / 25 recessed lights / changing outlets / adding outlets & switches / hanging fixtures | $3,000 | [E1869520](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869520/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [671 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/671-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Confirm occupancy as Single-Family Dwelling. Change Occupancy to a Two-Family Dwelling. Proposed dormer addition, rear roof deck, new egress stair, extend living space into basement and renovate as per plans.[ePlan]Applicant will be requesting an extension on the decision. We will schedule the exten | $500,000 | [ALT1182319](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1182319/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [309-311 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/309--311-emerson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | remodel bathroom, remodel half-bath, remodel kitchen, add laundry of unit #14 | $10,000 | [PL1864800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1864800/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [827 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/827-e-third-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Deck Remodeling, Same size same location | $16,860 | [SF1849877](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849877/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Rewire new gas fireplace insert and relocate a TV outlet. | $500 | [E1857339](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857339/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Change of Occupancy from 1-FAM to 2-FAM. A rear deck will be added with a spiral stair foe a second egress for unit two. Zoning relief will be required.[ePlans] | $828,300 | [ALT1746231](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1746231/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Swap gas log. | $2,500 | [G1853705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853705/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [866 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/866-e-fifth-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Wire replacemente gas furnace and heat pump. | $1,200 | [E1849191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849191/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | Gas main service being replaced. Moving 6 existing meters to outside, running new gas piping to meter rack | $4,000 | [G1847005](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1847005/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [760 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-fourth-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [645 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/645-e-sixth-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | disconnect and reconnect outside electrical meter for siding work | $800 | [E1847203](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847203/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Run (2) home runs for sump pump in basement common area. | $400 | [E1846559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846559/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [720 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-e-eighth-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Bathroom update, new fan, 3 4" wafers, whirlpool circuit | $1,500 | [E1843781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1843781/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | Remove Broken 1st floor gas fireplace and replace with new gas fireplace | $15,000 | [SF1843719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843719/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [663 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/663-e-seventh-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Bathroom remodel on 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [PL1844752](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1844752/) |

## 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 |  | 313 Emerson St | 0.20 mi W | Zoning appeal: "This is for 315 emerson st, south boston, parcel #0602578010 no work to be done confirm use…" | [BOA1905560](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2026-09-29 |
| Requested |  | 771 E Fourth St | 800 ft W | To build addition per attached plans | [BOA1707632](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Community Process" | 2025-04-09 |
| Approved | Sep 8, 2026 | 722r E Eighth St | 0.21 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING DETACHED TWO STORY…" | [BOA1820617](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-12 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 682 to 684 E Fifth St | 790 ft W | To change occupancy from single-family and store, to a two-family… | [BOA1823198](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-24 |
| Approved | Jun 16, 2026 | 744 E Fourth St | 0.24 mi W | Zoning appeal; the city gives no description. | [BOA1850007](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "Approved" | 2026-05-15 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 36 to 42 O St | 0.20 mi N | To erect two-story vertical addition and rear addition to building and change legal occupancy… | [BOA1809792](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2026-01-06 |
| Approved | Apr 28, 2026 | 744 E Fourth St | 0.24 mi W | To raze existing 4 Unit Dwelling and replace with new 4 Story, 6-Unit Building with Garage parking… | [BOA1774632](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "AppProv" | 2025-09-12 |
| Denied | Apr 28, 2026 | 142 P St | 910 ft E | To build 5 roof decks on top of the building | [BOA1747974](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "Appeal Closed", decision "DeniedPrej" | 2025-07-14 |

Boston's decision codes, from its data dictionary (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/37d2e087-ce02-4090-bfdf-22de1ada3b23/resource/e11dcfa5-6f6f-4999-abc3-741f53c6731f/download/zba-data-dictionary.pdf): AppProv, "approved with conditions"; DeniedPrej, "denied without prejudice".

## More on this street

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

- [756-758 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756--758-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [741-743 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/741--743-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [779-781 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/779--781-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [735-737 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/735--737-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [795 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [723 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/723-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [799-801 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799--801-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [720-726 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720--726-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [800 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-15 17:21 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 15, 12:17 UTC.

Map, all 10 permits at this address and 109 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760--762-e-fifth-st/