# Building permits at 77 Spring St, Boston, MA

1 Hartlawn Rd: demolition permitted May 1, a new building May 5.

47 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8, 2025: Adding (2) Speaker Strobes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Fire systems | Adding (2) Speaker Strobes | $400 | [EFA1786544](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1786544/) |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Plumbing | Remodeling. Commercial. 1st Floor: 1 electric water heater, 3 washing sinks, 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 washing machine connection. | $6,300 | [PL1784036](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1784036/) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire protection review for ALT1709516 | Not listed | [A1769795](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/A1769795/) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of an existing retail space in an existing shopping center. Tenant build-out of a retail and dog grooming facility. No overnight boarding allowed. Existing restroom and plumbing fixtures to remain. Update per accessibility requirements. Existing storefront to remain | $85,000 | [ALT1709516](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1709516/) |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Electrical | renew commercial electrical ( lighting updated, new outlets, upgraded panel from 100amp to new feeder 200amp), 1 electric water heater single phase 240volts 5.5kva | $18,375 | [E1721745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1721745/) |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Plumbing | Install 2 floor drains and one laundry box | $10,000 | [PL1433673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1433673/) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Electrical | fit out with minor modifications | $17,000 | [E1431479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1431479/) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | 77 Spring St. Unit 800-900 has been unoccupied since 2019. Prior to that, it was an Urgent Care run by South Shore Hospital. I would like to convert this empty space into an animal clinic. This would be a veterinary clinic that will specialize in pet rehabilitation and pain management.eplan | $150,000 | [ALT1391692](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1391692/) |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Sign | Sea Legs is a new tenant seeking to have an illuminated LED channel letter sign confirming with other signage in the lot. | $10,826 | [ALT1396044](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1396044/) |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Plumbing | Add drain for steam oven. Add 2 sinks in drink bar | $5,000 | [PL873433](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL873433/) |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Electrical | rewiring a bar area and entrance at the restaurant | $4,000 | [E869124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E869124/) |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Building a half wall divider with a planter by entry, Building a counter.; No structural, zoning and/or egress changes | $7,000 | [SF861659](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF861659/) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Electrical | Installing 11 data cables | $675 | [ELV796349](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV796349/) |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Sign | Installation of 2' x 17'-8" illuminated channel letters as per BRA approved drawings Installation of tenant panels in existing double face pylon sign as per BRA approved drawings | $5,000 | [ALT778977](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT778977/) |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Fire systems | Intend to install and modify existing system and attach to existing plaza alarm system. | $3,000 | [EFA787948](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA787948/) |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Plumbing | Install new fixtures. | $22,413 | [PL781283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL781283/) |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Electrical | Wire new physical therapy clinic | $22,000 | [E778499](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E778499/) |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of a new ati physical therapy office in an existing single story building. The existing space was formerly koko fit club. Scope includes architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. | $16,667 | [ALT756779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT756779/) |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Electrical | Renovation, Add outlets and Lighting | $17,000 | [E743398](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E743398/) |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Alteration or repair | minor interior (non structural) framing, drywall and finishes. All other interior and exterior components are existing to remain. | $20,000 | [SF720426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF720426/) |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Sign | U.L. listed LED internally illuminated channel letters mounted to a raceway, to match color of facade blue &; red trimcap with white returns. "Health express urgent care" | $7,000 | [ALT645902](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT645902/) |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Plumbing | water cooler and coffee machine | $100 | [PL660920](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL660920/) |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Fire systems | Relocating smoke detectors, pull station, and horn strobes, and also adding additional devices to the existing Fire Alarm System. | $5,000 | [EFA658867](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA658867/) |
| Nov 8, 2016 | Electrical | New Security System | $529 | [ELV655122](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV655122/) |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Electrical | Installing Tel/Data ports as specified on Electrical Drawings. | $5,000 | [ELV624331](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV624331/) |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Electrical | Demo existing Tel/Data and Electrical in Suite. Install new Tel/Data and Electrical as Specified in Electrical Drawings. Install 2 100 amp sub panel; | $25,000 | [E624332](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E624332/) |
| Aug 8, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from; Martial arts, bank, restaurant 37/36A, beauty salon, 1 offices, driving school, fitness center, retail, vacant space, restaurant 37.&; training center to: clinic, bank, restaurant 37/36A, beauty salon, 1 offices, driving school, fitness center, retail, vacant space, restaurant | $263,750 | [ALT544101](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT544101/) |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Plumbing | new fixtures to be installed 19 | $35,000 | [PL620940](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL620940/) |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Plumbing | install gas piping to new gas hot water heater | $1,000 | [G620941](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G620941/) |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Demolition and removal of interior partition walls, ceilings and floor coverings in preparation of new suite fit-out to be constructed under separate building permit to be filed at later date. | $8,000 | [SF610759](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF610759/) |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Add to legal occupancy from office to Driving School | Not listed | [ALT525779](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT525779/) |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Sign | For BurgerFi restaurant, install signs and awnings per BRA Design Review approved plans. Cost reflected on ALT380241. | Not listed | [ALT420139](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT420139/) |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Electrical | install sound system | $2,000 | [ELV413013](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV413013/) |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy to Restaurant, Beauty salon, fitness center, Nail Salon, 2 offices, restaurant with take out, Retail,Martial Arts Center and Bank.Renovate; restaurant; (suite 600) and expand into Suite 500. as per plans.(2 Permits to follow for signage and outdoor seating.) | $300,000 | [ALT380241](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT380241/) |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Fire systems | add fire alarm devices to existing system for buildout | $3,500 | [EFA404194](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA404194/) |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Electrical | Restaurant fit up | $15,000 | [E403611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E403611/) |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition of unit #600 (formerly Lean Works) and unit #500 (formerly SuperCuts. Preliminary/prep work for ALT380241. | $21,780 | [SF383273](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF383273/) |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Sign | Change occupancy from Tanning Salong (#3718/09);to Nail Spa per plans filed and approved;by BRA / Boston Redevelopment Authorities for proposed signage;: 1 set of internally-LED facelit channel letters sized 31" x 127" and also 1 pylon panel replacement; works to be done by responsible professional  | $13,000 | [ALT367354](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT367354/) |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | "SUPERCUTS" : (1) Set face lit channel letters 24"x153"=25.5 sq.ft.;to;be installed by the;responsible professional D. Randa of ViewPoint Sign Co. per plan;approved by the BRA. | $2,900 | [ALT364283](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT364283/) |
| Mar 26, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install new finishes for hair salon. Supercuts moving to smaller space in same building. Including related electrical and plumbing. | $39,800 | [SF344510](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF344510/) |
| Apr 6, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Change occupancy from Martial arts, bank, restaurant w/ take out, beauty salon, office, fitness center, retail. to Martial arts, bank, restaurant w/ take out, beauty salon, office, fitness center, retail, and second fitness center. Second fitness center is KOKO FITCLUB. Cost on sf109491 | Not listed | [ALT109503](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT109503/) |
| Mar 13, 2012 | Plumbing | Sediment Carbon Water Filtration System | $500 | [PL121686](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL121686/) |
| Feb 21, 2012 | Sign | KoKo Fit Club -; Install low-voltage channel letters flat against sign facade. New channel leters: 24 sqft. New letters to be bolted to building. Replace pylon inserts (11.85 sqft). Primary electrical by others. | $4,600 | [ALT113812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT113812/) |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Plumbing | replace electric water heater. | $250 | [PL115638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL115638/) |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Electrical | Installation of a security and camera system as well as phone and computer ports. Also, running speaker wire for inceiling speakers. First phase will be the rough wiring. | $5,000 | [ELV112841](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV112841/) |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Electrical | Tenant fit-up | $14,000 | [E110369](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E110369/) |
| Dec 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior renocvations to existing retail space. | $31,400 | [SF109491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF109491/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [9 Tarleton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-tarleton-rd/) | 880 ft N | Roofing | Remove & repalce roof | $15,800 | [SF1901852](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901852/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [75 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/75-spring-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | replace and or retrofit 52 lights, add dimming wire to existing fixtures and install new dimming panel | $6,000 | [E1899223](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1899223/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-chesbrough-rd/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | To remove and replace 1 entry door. Like for like; no structural alterations. | $8,616 | [SF1895004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895004/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 840 ft E | Solar | roof mounted solar | $9,000 | [SF1867376](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867376/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 840 ft E | Solar | installing roof mounted solar | $18,000 | [E1867374](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867374/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 840 ft E | Roofing | Strip and reroof 15 squares | $11,375 | [SF1887261](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1887261/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [25-29 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/25--29-spring-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Retrofit insulation of all exterior walls with fire rated closed cell polyurethane pour foam | $378,500 | [SF1891312](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1891312/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [20-22 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20--22-sanborn-av/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install new siding and replace windows. | $150,000 | [SF1870076](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870076/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | Convert bathroom from 1/2 bath o 3/4 bath | $2,000 | [PL1865781](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865781/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5-7 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5--7-cass-st/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | Replace Federal Pacific panel with new circuit breaker panel | $2,400 | [E1864299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1864299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [16 Alaric St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/16-alaric-st/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Rewire 1 bathroom | $800 | [E1863835](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863835/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 630 ft SE | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [SF1845408](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845408/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [19-21 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19--21-summer-st/) | 630 ft SE | Solar | Install 7.79 kW panels. Will not exceed roof panel but will add 6" to height. 19 panels total. No ESS / No Structural. | $30,000 | [E1845412](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1845412/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [100-110 Spring St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100--110-spring-st/) | 380 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Open cell spray foam 15" r60 ceiling | $7,500 | [SF1843014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843014/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [44 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-cass-st/) | 850 ft SE | Plumbing | Install one high-efficiency water heater | $6,000 | [PL1841093](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1841093/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [26 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Reconnection of gas to (1) furnace replacement. | $500 | [G1904904](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904904/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 KW 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [SF1903318](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903318/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 5.33 kw 13 panels NO BATTERY STORAGE | $32,700 | [E1904112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1904112/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Service conductor refeed | $2,000 | [E1905061](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1905061/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [40 Ivory St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/40-ivory-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Strip and replace shingle roof. | $17,500 | [SF1899454](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1899454/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | -Install power for mini split/Condensor -Install Low voltage wiring -Install wiring for 2 air handlier -Install power for heat pump -Install wiring for branch box -Install a hard wired CO detector with battery back up -Install 120v outlet for on demand hot water | $3,500 | [E1901936](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1901936/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | installing Tankless water heater | $4,000 | [PL1901943](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901943/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [11 Bogandale Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-bogandale-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Installing gas pipe to accommodate fuel demand for new tankless water heater | $1,500 | [G1902228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1902228/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/11-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removing and replacing 5 windows, replacing like with like, no structural changes. | $4,536 | [SF1886295](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886295/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4 Lorette St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/4-lorette-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | upgrade service to 400 amps. 200 amps for each unit,and add a house meter, house panel. Install subpanel in the 2nd floor/3rd floor/garage Re-wire to replace knob and tube circuits, | $31,000 | [E1888362](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1888362/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [44 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/44-sanborn-av/) | 0.19 mi N | Roofing | strip roof shingles and re-roof per manufacturers specs - replace 1 gutter - NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $30,300 | [SF1878846](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878846/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $18,853 | [SF1865338](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865338/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [10 Earnshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/10-earnshaw-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Upgrade electrical service to 200A Add 4 recessed lights, 1 bathroom fan | $9,000 | [E1872175](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872175/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2152 Centre St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/2152-centre-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Installing Bryant 36K BTU Outdoor Unit, Bryant 9K BTU Indoor Wall Unit, and Bryant 24K BTU Indoor Wall Unit. | $1,500 | [E1865333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865333/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | wire new single family home with a 200 amp overhead service | $20,000 | [E1865350](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1865350/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [24 Dunwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/24-dunwell-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Replace roof on home asphalt and rubber roofing. | $14,500 | [SF1855529](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1855529/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | rough and finish plumbing for new home | $20,000 | [PL1858818](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | gas piping for new home | $5,000 | [G1858819](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1858819/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [59 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sanborn-av/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Strip and Re-roof with new Asphalt shingles | $11,000 | [SF1849208](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849208/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [54 Cass St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/54-cass-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization. | $5,643 | [SF1847952](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1847952/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [34 Chesbrough Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-chesbrough-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construct a 12x16 shed in rear yard | $10,000 | [ALT1839731](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839731/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Tear down existing structure at 157 Baker Street and rebuild a new single family dwelling with a one car attached garage. Please note the new building will face the side street and will be known as 1 Hartlawn St.; Requesting Nominal Fee;Single family with attached garage for one vehicle, unfinished  | $440,000 | [ERT1770431](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ERT1770431/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1 Hartlawn Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1-hartlawn-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Demolition | Demo existing structure in order to rebuild new single family dwelling in conjunction with ERT 1770431. Please note the former address was 157 Baker St. We changed the new house to face Hartlawn.Dig Safe#2026-1803335 | $14,800 | [SF1843262](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843262/) |

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