# Building permits at 779-781 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.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 16, 2025: Strip and re-roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 98 more permits (97 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Roofing | strip and re-roof. Rubber roof. additional information on attached contract. | $55,000 | [SF1775178](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1775178/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 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/) | 190 ft W | Electrical | Remodel of the first floor unit | $5,000 | [E1903638](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1903638/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 220 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/) | 220 ft SE | Plumbing | Replacement of 2 gas water heaters | $800 | [G1904197](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1904197/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 190 ft W | 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/) | 190 ft W | Plumbing | Move existing gas line, for a stove | $600 | [G1901079](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1901079/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [41 Swallow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/41-swallow-st/) | 150 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [803 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-e-fifth-st/) | 230 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 13, 2026 | [755-757 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/755--757-e-fifth-st/) | 190 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1-2 Ross Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/1--2-ross-pl/) | 220 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/) | 220 ft SE | Plumbing | Reconnect gas to the water heater | $400 | [G1855008](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855008/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 39 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [703-705 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703--705-e-sixth-st/) | 830 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/) | 320 ft S | 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/) | 870 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/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | siding and trim replacement | $43,048 | [SF1902209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902209/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 870 ft 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 24, 2026 | [147-149 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/147--149-o-st/) | 320 ft S | Plumbing | Water Heater | $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/) | 250 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 22, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 320 ft NW | Electrical | Install owner supplied temp service | $1,500 | [ETS1901812](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ETS1901812/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [911 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/911-e-fourth-st/) | 750 ft NE | 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/) | 750 ft NE | 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/) | 410 ft W | 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/) | 680 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/) | 700 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair gas leak and test gas piping. | $500 | [G1896006](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1896006/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [841-843 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/841--843-e-fourth-st/) | 320 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 830 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/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 470 ft NE | 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 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 820 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 11, 2026 | [921r-923r E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/921r--923r-e-fourth-st/) | 870 ft E | Addition | Top floor renovation and expansion no change in occupancy, use or egress. | $32,800 | [ALT1754249](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1754249/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [782 E Fourth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/782-e-fourth-st/) | 840 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 14, 2026 | [703 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/703-e-fifth-st/) | 740 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/) | 570 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/) | 350 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 SW | 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 2, 2026 | [86 P St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-p-st/) | 820 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/) | 820 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/) | 460 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/) | 460 ft N | Roofing | Mansard Re-Roof | $14,500 | [SF1860209](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860209/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [132-134 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/132--134-n-st/) | 480 ft W | 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 | [760 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/760-e-sixth-st/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 610 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/) | 710 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [866 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/866-e-fifth-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Wire replacemente gas furnace and heat pump. | $1,200 | [E1849191](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1849191/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [870 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/870-e-sixth-st/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Run (2) home runs for sump pump in basement common area. | $400 | [E1846559](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846559/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [804 E Seventh St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/804-e-seventh-st/) | 590 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/) | 590 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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), 49 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | $200 | [PL1895525](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1895525/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [172 Marine Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/172-marine-rd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replace old wood deck board to composite deck board | $8,000 | [SF1886755](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886755/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [831h-831 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/831h--831-e-second-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | Tub to tub conversion in 2nd floor bathroom | $2,500 | [PL1894228](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1894228/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 13, 2026 | [728 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/728-e-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | grill fire pit | $2,000 | [G1884403](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1884403/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | kitchen renovation, deck outlet | $7,800 | [E1882633](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882633/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [660 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/660-e-fifth-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.22 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [122 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/122-m-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Install 11 windows for replacement. No structural changes. | $22,732 | [SF1875438](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1875438/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | To install one gas fireplace and one one gas stove on the second floor AND TEST | $10,000 | [G1874171](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1874171/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Install in new kitchen, second floor 1- kitchen sink, 1- disposal. 1-dishwasher | $19,999 | [PL1874259](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1874259/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [823 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/823-e-third-st/) | 0.23 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 17, 2026 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 | [730 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/730-e-third-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 13, 2026 | [658 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/658-e-fifth-st/) | 0.25 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 10, 2026 | [65 Farragut Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-farragut-rd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install new kitchen electrical and plumbing. Install new kitchen cabinets and counters. Install a new gas fireplace in the living room. Refinish the hardwood flooring. | $58,800 | [SF1870994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1870994/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [37 O St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-o-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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 6, 2026 | [146h-146 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/146h--146-m-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | roof deck gfci receptacle. | $1,500 | [E1867817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867817/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [671 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/671-e-sixth-st/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 10, 2026 | [756 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/756-e-third-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Remodel master and guest bathrooms | $3,900 | [PL1858652](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1858652/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [685-687 E Sixth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/685--687-e-sixth-st/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 3, 2026 | [827 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/827-e-third-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.25 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 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [861 E Second St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/861-e-second-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Plumbing | Swap gas log. | $2,500 | [G1853705](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1853705/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [137 M St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/137-m-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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 13, 2026 | [52 N St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/52-n-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | 60 amp service to feed monitoring cabinet for natural gas | $10,000 | [E1847404](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847404/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [744h-744 E Third St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/744h--744-e-third-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Bathroom Reno | $1,800 | [E1846336](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1846336/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [720 E Eighth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/720-e-eighth-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | Remove Broken 1st floor gas fireplace and replace with new gas fireplace | $15,000 | [SF1843719](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843719/) |

## 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 | 0.24 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 | 0.19 mi 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 | 0.22 mi SW | Zoning appeal: "CHANGE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING DETACHED TWO STORY…" | [BOA1820617](https://www.boston.gov/appeal-tracker) | "ZBA Decision Finalized", decision "Approved" | 2026-02-12 |
| Approved | Jun 11, 2026 | 682 to 684 E Fifth St | 980 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 | Apr 28, 2026 | 36 to 42 O St | 0.21 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 |
| Denied | Apr 28, 2026 | 142 P St | 700 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:

- [795 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/795-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [799-801 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/799--801-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [800 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/800-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [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
- [803 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/803-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [805 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/805-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [809 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/809-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026
- [741-743 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/741--743-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [822 E Fifth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/822-e-fifth-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-08 17:35 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 8, 11:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 98 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/779--781-e-fifth-st/